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Identifier: wwu:33263
Title: WWU Board minutes 1899 August
Date: 1899-08
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1899 August.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189908
Text preview (might not show all results): 1899-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899 Volume 01 - Page 096 1899-08-11 (Special) Board met at school building at 4:45PM after carefully inspecting in a body of all the improvements being made in the building and investigatin
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1899-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899 Volume 01 - Page 096 1899-08-11 (Special) Board met at school building at 4:45PM afte
Show more1899-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899 Volume 01 - Page 096 1899-08-11 (Special) Board met at school building at 4:45PM after carefully inspecting in a body of all the improvements being made in the building and investigating those under contemplation. The question of the lighting of the building was discussed and the clerk was instructed to see the gas and electric companies and ascertain from them the cost of their respective illuminations for the building also he was instructed to see about numbering the rooms and ascertain the cost. Board adjourned. Record Approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. 1899-08-25 Regular meeting of the board called to order by the chairman in the school building at 3:30PM present Neterer Eden and Teck. Dr. D.E. Biggs appeared before the board and requested that Miss Hattie Thompson of Tacoma Wash be elected as librarian and stenographer of the school. On motion of Mr. Edens seconded by Mr. Teck she was elected as librarian and stenographer and her compensation was fixed at $30.00 per month. Her duties to commence Sept. 5th 1899. The chairman read the following proposition from the B.B. Gas Co. signed by its secretary and manager Mr. W.S. Wharton. To loan to the board all the necessary plain gas fixtures for lighting the school building to remain in the building so- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1899 Volume 01 - Page 097 1899-08-25 long as the gas company has exclusive control of the lighting privelige or until the board desires to change the fixtures when the same may be taken out of the building by the gas company. The board to pay for the labor necessary for placing the fixtures in the building. Also for the material necessary to connect the fixtures at a proper height from the ceiling. On motion of Mr. Edens seconded by Mr. Teck it was accepted. The question of the compensation to be allowed the (?) who are assisting the janitor was left to the discression of the chairman. Principal Mathes was ordered to make the necessary purchases of blackboard and supplies needed by him. The clerk was instructed to notify the B.B. Furniture Co. that the building was ready to receive the shades and furniture ordered from them. The board made a careful and minute examination of the heating and ventilating apparatus reported to them as being completed and ready for use in the building. The architect was instructed to examine it and make his report to the board on its final acceptance within the next week. Board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33136
Title: WWU Board minutes 1899 July
Date: 1899-07
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1899 July.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189907
Text preview (might not show all results): 1899-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899 Volume 01 - Page 088 1899-07-03 Board called to order at 2PM. Present Jere Neterer and Frank C. Teck. Architect A. Lee presented his first estimate of the work already performed by the cont
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1899-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899 Volume 01 - Page 088 1899-07-03 Board called to order at 2PM. Present Jere Neterer and Fr
Show more1899-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899 Volume 01 - Page 088 1899-07-03 Board called to order at 2PM. Present Jere Neterer and Frank C. Teck. Architect A. Lee presented his first estimate of the work already performed by the contractors Munro, Blake and Haskill in placing the heading and ventilating apparatus in the building. It was as follows: New Whatcom Wash July 1st 1899 To the Hon board of Trustees of the State Normal School at New Whatcom. Gentlemen - In accordance with the terms of the contract between the state of Washington and Munro, Blake and Haskell for heating and ventilating apparatus, I hereby certify that I have estimated the work as follows: Excavation and brickwork - $200.00; Heat and ventilating registers - $550.00; Pipe coils made up - $500.00; Total to this date - $1250.00. According to the terms of the contract the contractors are now entitled to the above amount less 20 percent - $1000.00" Estimate No. 1. A. Lee Architect. On motion the estimate was allowed and the following voucher was ordered certified to the state auditor that a warrant might issue. Voucher No. 39 - favor of Munro, Blake and Haskell $1000.00 for 80% of the architects first estimate of work performed on contract for heating and ventilating Normal School. Heating fund. Board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899 Volume 01 - Page 089 1899-07-17 Board met at the Normal School grounds and carefully inspected the building and grounds and all the work in progress on them and that which was completed ready for their acceptance. They were called to order at 4PM, present Neterer, Edens and Teck. An order was made for the purchase of materials and the hiring of labor for the construction of the following appliances asked for and recommended by Principal Mathes. For Room I in the science department - table with hood over it to have connection with an individual (?) to let off the poisonous gases. Chemical case, 3 tables for chemical room 9x5. For room 2 Science department: 4 tables of fir, physical apparatus case 18 feet long equipped with locker and doors. First room - first floor - an instrument case. The black board in this room recommended moved room below. In the library - 3 cases for books and a magazine case for adjoining room. Supt. Mathes reported that shades were not needed on the windows in the science room and the clerk was instructed to see B.B. Furn. Co. and if possible have them stricken from the school's order for shades. It was decided to pay the laborers on the grounds 25 cents per hour. The fence around the grounds was reported completed as per contract and was accepted by the board. The clerk ws instructed to issue a call for bids for constructing a sewer connection- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899 Volume 01 - Page 090 1899-07-17 from the building to the High Street sewer at the intersection of Pine; also for the construction of a sidewalk from the building to the same street intersections following is the call as ordered published in the Blade for one week. It was decided to floor and furnish the windows of the hall just plastered on the second floor and finish complete for occupancy the two rooms adjoining. The cost of placing the electric light fixture necessary in the building was estimated by the Electric Light Company at $76.85 with chandeliers $20.00 additional. The chairman was authorized to ascertain the cost of the fixtures desired by Prof Mathes and Eply in the library, laboratory and museum. Chapman Bros and Co. of Seattle were ordered notified that the building would be ready to receive the furniture ordered from them by August 1st. The clerk was ordered to ascertain the cost of making the Gas Connections. The chairman ws authorized and empowered to act in the matter. The plastering of the two rooms and hall on the second floor ws reported completed. After inspection it was accepted and ordered paid for out of the funds raised by popular subscription to purchase the Collins Museum. The amount $195.10- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899 Volume 01 - Page 091 1899-07-17 the century dictionary was reported as having arrived. The following vouchers were ordered passed to the state auditor that warrants might issue. Voucher No. 40 - In favor of L.H. Darwin for $25.00 for services as clerk of board trustees from June 15 to July 15. Maintenance. Voucher No. 41 - favor B.B. Imp . Co. $197.37 for lumber furnished the school Grading grounds fund. Voucher No. 42 - favor J.S. Shockey for $12.87 for labor on school. Grading grounds fund. Voucher No. 43 - favor Fawcets Bros $6.85 for material furnished school grading grounds fund. Voucher No. 44 - favor D.H. Tracy $12.25 for labor on school grounds grading grounds. Voucher No. 45 - favor J.S. Shockey $40.00 for full payment for building fence around grounds as per contract. Grading grounds. Voucher No. 46 - favor H.C. Hooper $80.25 for final payment for one complete set Century (?) and cyclopedia. Library fund. Board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. 1899-07-24 Board called to order at 2:40PM - present trustees Neterer Edens and Tick. The clerk laid before the board bids for the construction of the sewer connection and the sidewalks within the grounds as follows: for construction of sidewalk. W.P. Johnson. Amount of bid $34.50; J.S. Shockey. Amount of bid $25.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899 Volume 01 - Page 092 1899-07-24 Daniel Rosh - amount of bid $35.00; H.G. van Reypen and W.E. Likins amount of bid $25.00; Moran Bros. amount of bid $2 per m; for construction of the sewer C.W. Stoddard $210.00; W.e. Likins and H.G. Van Reypen $139.95; Chas E. Lind $200.00; Moran Bros $185.00; Geo Hartness $238.70; John Kelly $150.00. After discussion the consideration of the bids was laid over until the next meeting. The question as to how the school might get the benefit of the existing premium on state warrants brought a motion from Mr. Edens that the board pay cash here after instead of warrants. Mr. Teck moved as an amendment that the chairman draw up a resolution covering the question and the motion as amended prevailed. Following is the resolution as adopted by the board: whereas by a recent decision of the supreme court of the state of Washington declaring in-operative an act of the legislature of the state of Washington authorizing the investment of certain school funds of the state of Washinton in General fund warrants of the state and whereas the general fund warrants of the state are at a premium; and whereas it is necessary for this board to make sundry and diverse expenditures in and about the State Normal School building located in New Whatcom Washington and in charge of this board for which no appropriation has been made; and whereas, the board has contracted to pay sundry and diverse obligations in cash; and whereas the (?) of claims contracted for by the- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899 Volume 01 - Page 093 1899-07-24 Board to be paid in cash, by warrants would pay to the persons to whom said sums are due an amount in cash over and obove the contract price; and whereas it is the desire of the board to save for the benefit of the Normal School the premiums which can be realized upon the state warrants. Now therefore be it resolved that it is the (?) of this board to pay to the persons having claims against the board the amounts thereof in cash instead of authorizing the delivery of a state warrant for the sums due and thus save to the board and the said school thereby the premiums which can be realized upon said warrants. Therefore be it further resolved that the chairman and clerk of this board are hereby authorized and instructed to make such arrangements as may be necessary to carry out the intentions of the board in the premises. Record approved. Board adjourned. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. 1899-07-25 Special. Board met of chairman Neterer - present trustees Neterer, Edens and Teck. The consideration of the bids for the construction of the sewer connection ws proceeded with. The bid of H.G. van Reypen and W.E. Likins in the sum of $139.95 ws found to be the lowest and on motion of Mr. Edens it was awarded them the contract at their bid. A bond of $100.00 for fairthful performance was ordered exacted from them. The bid of Van Reypens and Likins for the construction of the sidewalk within the grounds- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899 Volume 01 - Page 094 1899-07-25 the sum of $25.00 was also accepted and contract awarded them. The chairman and clerk were authorized to execute the contract and bond in behalf of the board with the successful bidders. The clerk ws instructed to notify the successful bidders of the acceptance of their bids and to return to the unsuccessful ones the certified checks and cash which accompanied their tenders as evidences of good faith. Board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. 1899-07-31 Special. Board met at 3PM present trustees Neterer, Edens, and Teck. The clerk read a communication from janitor McBride asking for a raise in his salary and for extras compensation for the months of May, June, July and August. In motion of Mr. Edens he was allowed $15 per month extra for the months of June and July amounting to $30.00 in all. It was ordered that the telephone company be instructed to place a phone in the building and the chairman and clerk were authorized to execute the contract. The following bills were allowed: Voucher No. 49 - in favor of J.A. McBride $41.66 for services as janitor of the school building month ending July 31st. Maintenance. Voucher No. 48 - In favor E.T. Mathes for salary $166.66 and expense account $26.30 for July. Maintenance. Voucher No. 49 - favor F.W. Eply $10 for expense account for July. Maintenance. Voucher No. 50 - favor Blade Pub. Co. $4.10 for publishing call for bids and local (?). Maintenance. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899 Volume 01 - Page 095 1899-07-31 Voucher No. 51 - favor W.M. Frizzell Hardware Co. $3.86 for hardware supplies furnished the school as per bills July 13th 19th 20th 24th 28th. Grading grounds. Voucher No. 52 - favor B.B. Imp Co. $141.64 for lumber furnished normal school bills of July 19th 20th. Grading. Voucher No. 53 - favor John Kelly $40.37 for 161 1/2 hours labor at 25 cents per hour. Grading Grounds. Voucher No. 54 - In favor E.R. Croft $5.00 for hauling lumber to the school. Grading grounds. Voucher No. 55 - in favor Albert Hansen $4.50 for labor on school building. Grading grounds. Voucher No. 56 - favor John Carlson $4.50 for labor on school building. Grading grounds. Voucher No. 57 - favor A.R. Campbell $14.00 for services as civil engineer. Grading grounds. Voucher No. 58 - favor J.A. McBride $30 for extra compensation as janitor for months of June and July. Grading grounds. Vouchers No. 59 - favor Fawcett Bros $23.45 for hardware, garden seeds and etc. Grading grounds. Voucher No. 60 - favor Whatcom Falls Mill Co. $105.54 for lumber furnished the school for furniture. Furniture fund. Voucher No. 61 - Favor Morse Hardware Co. $3.45 for hardware supplies furnished the school, bills July 10th - 24th. Furniture. Voucher No. 62 - favor Jas. T. Sutherland $50.00 for five oak tables. Furniture. Boucher No. 63 - favor (?) Larbox $24.30 for labor in making furniture for the school. Furniture. Voucher No. 64 - favor Chas Tinderman $24.30 for labor in making furniture for the school. Furniture. Boucher No. 65 - favor W.H. Tower $27.00 for labor in making furniture for the school. Furniture. Voucher No. 66 - favor J.S. Shockey $29.55 for labor in making furniture for the- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1899 Volume 01 - Page 096 1899-07-31 school. Furniture. Board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33291
Title: WWU Board minutes 1899 June
Date: 1899-06
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1899 June.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189906
Text preview (might not show all results): 1899-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899 Volume 01 - Page 080 1899-06-12 The board was called to order at 2:15PM present R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens, Frank C. Teck. Minutes of the meetings of April 10th, April 14th, May 1st, May 8t
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1899-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899 Volume 01 - Page 080 1899-06-12 The board was called to order at 2:15PM present R.C. Higg
Show more1899-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899 Volume 01 - Page 080 1899-06-12 The board was called to order at 2:15PM present R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens, Frank C. Teck. Minutes of the meetings of April 10th, April 14th, May 1st, May 8th, May 15 and May 31st were read and approved. The following vouchers were passed and ordered certified to the state auditor that warrants might issue: Voucher No. 15 - In favor of Munro, Blake and Haskill for plumbing supplies and labor performed on the school building 193.10 drawn on "Heating" fund. Voucher No. 16 - In favor of Chas E. Lind $590.35 for time sheets for work done on Normal School grounds for weeks ending June 3rd and June 10th. Grading fund. Voucher No. 17 - In favor of Morse Hardware Company $17.85 for hardware supplies furnished Normal School. Grading fund. Voucher No. 18 - In favor of Edson and Irish $10.00 Stationary furnished. Main tenance. Voucher No. 19 - In favor of R.C. Higginson $42.00 to be made for 14 days as trustee of the Normal School at 3.00 per day. Maintenance. Refused by the auditor. Voucher No. 20 In favor of L.H. Darwin ($?) for services as clerk board trustees WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899 Volume 01 - Page 081 1899-06-12 till June 15 3 months labor at $25.00 per month maintenance. Voucher No. 21 - In favor of J.A. McBride $41.66 services as janitor of school buildings from May 1st till June 1st 1899. Maintenance. Voucher No. 22 - In favor of Adams and Angrel $3.00 for 1 half tone engraving vig. Maintenance. Voucher No. 23 - In favor of Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. $73.47 for lumber furnished the school. Grading fund. Voucher No. 24 - In favor of E.T. Mathes $166.66 for salary as principal of the school from May 1st to June 1st Maintenance. Voucher No. 25 - In favor of E.T. Mathes for $42.50 for books for library. Library fund. Voucher No. 26 - favor of D.C. Brunner for $500.00 as purchase price of the collection known the "Collins Museum." Museum fund. An order was made directing the clerk to draw the warrants monthly for all fixed salaries. The chairman was instructed to employ engineer A.R. Campbell to go to the school grounds and make a survey of the contemplated sewer corrections and prepare an estimate of their cost for the board. The letter of Mary D. Carew withdrawing her acceptance of the chair of English and History to which she was elected at the last meeting of the board, was read and it was ordered that it be accepted her name taken from the faculty and the clerk to notify her of the action of the board. Principal Mathes was instructed to see Miss Anna Graham and find out if she could teach the branches of English and History and if not there,- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899 Volume 01 - Page 082 1899-06-12 to consider the application of Miss Bachtle of Fairhaven. The clerk read a letter from the State Printer saying that he was the only one authorized to print the prospectus of the school and that he could get it out in 7 or ten days. Principal Mathes was instructed to take the copy of the prospectus to Olympia and supervise its printing by the State Printer. He then read over in part the copy of the forthcoming prospectus. Trustee Edens was ordered to close the deal for the purchase of the "Collins Museum." Board adjourned. Record Approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. 1899-06-15 The board met at the office of Mr. Jere Neterer at 3:45PM present J.J. Edens, Frank C. Teck and Jere Neterer who had been appointed by Governor Rogers to succeed Mr. R.C. Higginson whose term expired June 12. Mr. Neterer's term expires June 12, 1905. Mr. Edens as the oldest member of the board called the meeting to order and stated that the first business was the election of a chairman as Mr. Higginson the retiring member had occupied that position. According to the established rules he said "he ws entitled to what honor but owing to his residence making it inconvenient for him to serve in as capacity where the work needed so close attention, he waived any claims he might have and would favor Mr. Neterer for that position. Mr. Teck seconded Mr. Neterer's nomination for chairman and he was on motion declared elected. In taking the chair Mr. Neterer WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899 Volume 01 - Page 083 1899-06-15 said he was at a loss to know whether to thank or (?) them for the honor but would in the absence of (?) act on the first suggestion and thank them. An order was passed authorizing Science professor elect F.W. Eply to purchase laboratory supplies not to exceed $800.00. Principal Mathes reported that owing to differences with the B.B. Imp. Co. Over the (?) Mrs. Alexander Campbell who had intended conducting a boarding house near the school, had gone back on her propositions. Mr. Neterer was instructed to see Supt. Fowle of the Company and induce him if possible to make satisfactory terms with her. It was decided to leave open the vacancy caused by Miss Carew's resignation as Asst in English and History. The board then adjourned to the school grounds. Arrived there as careful inspection of the premises and building was made. The following orders were spread upon the minutes. "That the chairman is authorized to purchase lumber for the construction of a sidewalk from the front of the building to High street; also; he is authorized and empowered to award the contract for plastering two rooms and the coridor on the floor of the building for which tenders have been asked to the lowest bidder. Board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899 Volume 01 - Page 084 1899-06-24 Board met pursuant to the call of the chairman at 4:45PM. Present trustees Neterer, Edens, and Teck. Engineer Campbell presented the following approximate estimates of the cost of connection of the building with the sewer. "Proposed Cedar Street connection $524.50; Proposed High-Oak street connection $499.50; To High Street should city extend sewer to ground $152.50." Chairman Neterer reported that he had instructed the clerk to order Mr. C.G. Lind to "furnish up and discontinue the work of grading the school grounds on June 24, 1899." His action was approved. Mr. Longdon of the B.B. Electric Light Company appeared before the board and explained the necessity of putting gas and electric fixtures in the building. The clerk reported that per instruction of the chairman he had instructed the gas and electric companies to make connections with the building. Architect Lee asked the Board if they desired to heat the rooms now plastered and furnished for the museum? By vote it was decided not to heat them at the present time and the contractors were ordered to close them. Also the necessary woodwork was discussed and it was decided to complete the corridor and two of the four rooms now bring plastered. The proposition of the heating contractors to substitute "automatic airvalves" for the "standard air-valves" provided for in the specifications at an additional cost of $21.60 was accepted and architect Lee was instructed to see that the change was made. The following vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor that warrants might be issued. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899 Volume 01 - Page 085 1899-06-24 Voucher No. 27 - In favor of L.H. Darwin for $6.75 for postage and etc. Maintenance fund. Voucher No. 28 - favor Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. $5.00 for "bal due" on voucher #56797 grading fund. Voucher No. 29 - favor W.M. Frizzell Hardware Co. for $9.55 for Hardware supplies furnished Grading fund. Voucher No. 30 - favor C.E. Lind for $485.50 for time sheets for work done on school grounds for weeks ending June 17 and June 24. Grading fund. Voucher No. 31 - In favor Edson and Irish for $6.50 for "Drawing and etching" normal school maintenance. The action of the chairman in employing J.S. Shockey to assist janitor McBride in doing the ground floor work was approved. The board decided to attend the council meeting in a body onMonday June 26 and urge the extesion of the sewer up High Street to the Normal School grounds. The chairman reported that after consultation with the contractor he had deemed it (?) giving to the great saving in the cost, to have the four rooms in the northwest corner of the building and the corridor plastered, instead of only two rooms and the corridor as ordered by the board the board at the last meeting that he had consulted with one other members of the board who had agreed with him and that afterwards he had had the contract drawn to cover the four rooms and corridor. The board approved his action and ordered the chairman and clerk to execute the contract. Board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. Jere Neterer, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899 Volume 01 - Page 086 1899-06-30 Board met at 11:30PM pursuant to the call of the chairman, the clerk, to whom the popular subscription list of the citizens for the purchase of the Collins Museum and its presentation to the Normal School had been turned over reported that he had collected $75.00. The following vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor that warrants might issue: Voucher No. 32 - favor E.T. Mathes $30.45 stamps, telegrams and expense account maintenance fund. Voucher No. 33 - favor E.T. Mathes $166.66 salary as Principal School from June 1st to July 1st maintenance fund. Voucher No. 34 - favor J.A. McBride $111.66 salary as janitor of the building from June 1st to July 1st. Maintenance fund. Voucher No. 35 - favor Morse Hardware Co. $34.30 Hardware supplies for the school Grading fund. Voucher No. 36 - favor Kastuer and McKinnow Blacksmithing and repairs for the school $5.45. Grading fund. Voucher No. 38 - favor Northwest School Journal of Ellensburg $4.50 for 1/2 page adv. May-June issue. Maintenance fund. The chairman reported that he and trustee Teck had visited the school after contractor Lind had stopped grading the grounds and found that several things needed to be done which he enumerated to the board. J.S. Shockey submitted a proposition to the board to build the fence around the grounds 3 boards high and capped for $40 or 3 boards high and not saw off ends of the (?) for $32.00. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899 Volume 01 - Page 087 1899-06-30 He further submitted a proposition to build the walks running from the building to the street; 155 feet. 12 foot walks; 320 feet 8 foot walk for $22.25. His proposition to build the fence 3 planks high and capped for $40.00 was accepted and the chairman was authorized to sign the contract with him on behalf of the board. The building of the walks was left open for future action. The chairman read an estimate from the Electric Light Co. on placing fixures in the building and Mr. Longdon of the company appeared before the board and explained that it only represented the cost of getting the four rooms now being furnished in the same shape to attach fixtures as those already furnished. The cost of placing a few lights in the third story he estimated at $5 or $6. The question sodding terrace around building broached and the board decided investigate the matter. The chairman reported that the street Railway Company would maintain a morning and afternoon service on its Garden Street line and probably charge only a 3 cent fare. Principal Mathes reported that the school catologues would be here Monday. An order was made authorizing Principal Mathes to expend not to exceed $1000 for a library. The money collected on the Collins Museum subscription fund was ordered deposited in the Bank of Whatcom subject to the check of the chairman. The clerk was authorized to telegraph the state Printer for the cat of the Normal- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1899 Volume 01 - Page 088 1899-06-30 School building. Board adjourned. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33160
Title: WWU Board minutes 1899 May
Date: 1899-05
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1899 May.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189905
Text preview (might not show all results): 1899-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899 Volume 01 - Page 072 1899-05-01 Board met pursuant to the call of the chairman; present R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens and Frank C. Teck. Chairman reported that the clerk had failed to receive an
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1899-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899 Volume 01 - Page 072 1899-05-01 Board met pursuant to the call of the chairman; present R.C
Show more1899-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899 Volume 01 - Page 072 1899-05-01 Board met pursuant to the call of the chairman; present R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens and Frank C. Teck. Chairman reported that the clerk had failed to receive any bids for furnishing wood for the school building. "The wood," he said, could be secured from the B.B. Imp. Co. for $2.25 per cord and Mr. E.R. Croft would draw it to the grounds for $1.00 per cord, making its total cost delivered $3.25 per cord. This was thought to be too high and it was decided to leave the amtter open and each trustee to constitute himself a committee of one to try and secure tenders. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants for claims allowed as follows: Voucher No. 1 - In favor R.C. Higginson $10.50 for stamps, telegrams and etc. Charged to the appropriation for maintenance. Voucher No. 2 - favor Blade Pub. Co. $3.00 for publishing call for bids for "heating and ventilating" Normal School building. Charged to appropriation for heating. Voucher No. 3 - favor Blade Pub. Co. $3.40 for publishing call for bids for furnishing wood to Normal School. Charged maintenance fund. Voucher No. 4 - favor Reveille Pub Co. $3.10- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899 Volume 01 - Page 073 1899-05-01 for publishing call for bids for furnishing wood for the school building. Charged to the maintenance fund. Voucher No. 5 - favor City of New Whatcom $20.00 for "tap fee" city water connection. Charged grading appropriation. Voucher No. 6 - Favor Jasper N. Warren $20.00 services as janitor building moth of April 1899. Charged maintenance fund. Voucher No. 7 - favor Post-Intelligencer Pub C. $3.55 for publishing call for bids for "heating and ventilating normal school building. Charged heating fund. Chairman Higginson reported that he had had an unsatisfactory conference with President Cornwall of the Bellingham Bay Improvement Co. Relative to their cooperation in the grading of the Normal School grounds adjacent streets; that he had reported this to Mr. Edens and they had ordered Engineer G.R. Campbell to prepare a diagram of the grounds as they are and the board have the grading of them done by day labor. The diagram was laid before the board and discussed. Mr. Chas (?) submitted the following proposition in writing. "To the honorable board of trustees of the State Normal School at New Whatcom--gentlemen: in the matter of the grading of the normal school grounds, I hereby agree to superintend the work, hire the labor and furnish all necessary tools and render a detailed account to the board once a week for $5.50 per day, on the basis of ten (10) hours work, the said sum to be payable in warrants and all labor employed and materials furnished to be paid for in the same manner, the laborers employed to be hired at the lowest price consistent with good service. Signed- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899 Volume 01 - Page 074 1899-05-01 Chas E. Lind. On motion of Mr. Edens, Mr. Lind's proposition was accepted. It was ordered that the clerk be instructed to notify local firms that the board would receive tenders on May 8th, 1899 for furnishing and placing shades in the school building; said shades to be of the best hand painted opaque cloth and to have the best Stewart Hartshow rollers. A letter was read from President-elect Mathes formally accepting the position. Also one from Mr. J.A. McBride accepting the position of janitor of the building. Chairman Higginson reported that Dr. Mathes had written him advising him of the necessity of taking steps toward getting furniture for the building; that in accordance with the suggestion the clerk had written 14 firms inviting them to submit estimates and samples. Board adjourned to meet at call chairman. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. 1899-05-08 Board called to order by the chairman; present R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens, Frank C. Teck. The bids for placing in building and furnishing shades for the Normal School, three in number, were laid before the board by the clerk. The bidders were the B.B. Furniture Co, Theis and Welter and Pleasaunce and Wyatt. The bids opened some discussion followed as to their merits when it was decided to have a representative of the B.B. Furn. Co appear before the board and explain the tender of his company- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899 Volume 01 - Page 075 1899-05-08 which included an alternate to furnish shades with pocketed rollers and reinforced edges. Mr. Dallion of the company appeared and demonstrated to the satisfaction of the trustees the superiority of shades with pocketed rollers and reinforced edges whereupon the following order was made: "that the contract be awarded the B.B. Furn. Co. for furnishing and placing in the Normal School building, shades for all the windows in the basement, first story and the assembly room of the second story, the same to have pocketed rollers and reinforced edges as shown in sample and provided for in their alternate bid and to be furnished and placed in the building for $127.50 and that they be made from the same color (green) and material as therein shows." The clerk was ordered to secure a catologue of the Minneapolis office and School Furnishing Co., either in the city or Minneapolis, and if in the latter place to telegraph for it. Dr. Mathes made a statement relative to advertising in two state educational journals and he was ordered to prepare the matter and secure its insertion in them. He further stated the necessities of the school to be: (1) (?) for laying a floor in the model school training room; (2) that lumber should be secured for the janitor to make cases for the laboratory of; (3) A letter press for the principals room; the chairman was ordered to secure these and it was further ordered that he be empowered to make purchase of whatever small supplies that might be necessary from time to time. The chairman reported- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899 Volume 01 - Page 076 1899-05-08 that he and the principal had delved into the applications for positions in the faculty which lay on the clerks desk and were now in correspondence with those who appeared to be the most suitable. Also that he had ordered (?) Munro, Blake and Haskell to make connections with the city water works. An informal discussion followed relative to the various applicants for positions in the faculty after which the board adjouned to meet at call of the chairman. Record Approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. 1899-05-15 Board met at 3PM. Present R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens, Frank C. Teck. An order was made authorizing trustee Edens to consumate the purchase of the J.H. Collins museum for five hundred ($500) dollars. Voucher No. 8 Favor Chas. E. Lind $210.40 for time sheets for weeks ending May 6th and May 13th for (?) Normal School grounds and Voucher No. 9 - favor R.C. Higginson $17.75 for letter press stamps and etc. were passed and ordered certified to the state auditor that warrants might issue. The proposition of raising $500 by popular subscription in this city and Fairhave was discussed and the clerk was instructed to prepare two subscriptions lists, one to be handed to Mr. C.X. Larrabee of Fairhaven and the other for trustee Frank C. Teck of Whatcom, the money so raised to be applied to the purchase of the Collins Museum. President Mathes reported that Mr. Larrabee would give $50 of the amount himself. Board adjourned. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899 Volume 01 - Page 077 1899-05-24 Board met at 10:15AM - present R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens, Frank C. Teck, the business before the Board was the consideration of the proposition looking to the furnishing of the school building. The board repaired to the Byron House in a body to inspect the samples of Chapman Bros. and Co. of Seattle. After completing the inspection the board reassembled at their usual meeting place at 2:30PM and the following order was then given to Chapman Bros. and Co. of Seattle. 112 desks various sizes as follows: 42 friction sides @ $5.85; 35 #1s @ $4.25 each; 35 #3s @ $4.10 each; 16 rears - 8 #1s - 8 #3s @ $3.75 each; 108 tablet chairs @ $1.76 # 77 each; 192 opera chairs #200 @ $2.15 each; 1 Rollers top desk #4 - 60 inches wide $53.36; 1 reading stand 20th century @ $10.25; Total amount $1264.44. An order was made directing chairman Higginson and Principla Mathes to go to Seattle or Tacoma and make such other purchases of furniture as were necessary and their judgement might dictate. The secretary was authorized to sign the contract with Chapman Bros. and Co. for the furniture ordered from them. Board adjourned, the members proceeding in a body afterwards to the Normal School grounds to inspect them. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899 Volume 01 - Page 078 1899-05-31 Board met at 2:30PM pursuant to the call of the chairman: present R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens and Frank C. Teck. Bills were read and vouchers ordered drawn as follows: Voucher No. 10 - favor W. Frizzre Hardware Co. $121.70 for material furnished, as powder and (?); Voucher No. 11 - favor L.H. Darwin $3.10 for stamps and etc.; Voucher No. 12 - favor Chas E. Lind $459.90 for time sheets for work done on Normal School grounds for weeks ending May 20th - 27th; Voucher No. 13 - favor R.C. Higginson $1.85 for stationary; Voucher No. 14 - favor E.T. Mathes $21.70 for telegrams, railroad and steamer transportation and etc. Vouchers number 10 and 12 were drawn on the grading fund and numbers 11-13 and 14 on the maintenance fund. The plastering necessary in the building was spoken of but the matter was laid over until the next meeting as was the question of sewer connections. J.N. Nygren submitted a bid for furnishing 100 cords of wood, delivered at the school building and piled at a place to be designated by the chairman of the board at $3.25 per cord. It was accepted and the contract awarded him as per the terms of his bid. Chairman Higginson and Principal Mathes reported that, following the instructions of the board, they had visited Tacoma and purchased the additional furniture necessary for the Normal School through the B.B. Furniture Co. The report was accepted and approved. Principal Mathes was instructed to have James Sutherland construct a table to suit him and should he succeed in this he should be ordered to construct others. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899 Volume 01 - Page 079 1899-05-31 The following resolutions which were unanimously adopted were presented by Principal Mathes. The election of the faculty was then proceeded with. Principal Mathes recommended the following persons for the positions below designated and they were elected as follows: J.T. Forrest of Chehalis Wash, professor of Mathematics at $1000 per year. Frank W. Eply of West Superior Wis, professor of science at $1000 per annum. Miss Jane Connell of Sheridan Wyo, chair of English literature and Latin $900 per annum. Miss Avadana Millett of Seattle Wash, Instructress in drawing, elocution and physical culture at $900 per annum. Miss Mary D. Carew of New Whatcom, Wash, assistant in English and History $700 per annum. Miss Sadie Rogers of Dillon, Mont, Supt. of the Model School at $1000 per annum. Principal Mathes was instructed to notify the faculty elect of their election by- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1899 Volume 01 - Page 080 1899-05-31 telegraph. An order was passed (?) a conditional library fee of $10 to be paid by each pupil attending the Normal School as per the state law. The secretary of the board was instructed to correspond with the state printer and ascertain whether or not he would print the Normal School prospectus for free. Board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33356
Title: WWU Board minutes 1899 April
Date: 1899-04
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1899 April.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189904
Text preview (might not show all results): 1899-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 067 1899-04-10 Board met pursuant to the call of the chairman at 2:20PM. Present R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens, Frank C. Teck. Chairman Higginson read a communication from D
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1899-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 067 1899-04-10 Board met pursuant to the call of the chairman at 2:20P
Show more1899-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 067 1899-04-10 Board met pursuant to the call of the chairman at 2:20PM. Present R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens, Frank C. Teck. Chairman Higginson read a communication from Dr. R.A. Heritage reiterating his qualifications for the principalship for which he was an applicant. Mr. Edens stated that he had received an application for the principalship from a gentleman in New Mexico which he had forgotten. Minutes of the meetings of March 10th, 15th, and 31st were read and approved. The election of a President of the school was then taken up. On the first ballot E.T. Mathes of Lewiston Idaho received 2 votes and Frank J. Browne of Olympia one. Dr. Mathes was declared elected. The chairman reported that he had engaged janitor Warren to remain until May 1st for $20. His action was- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 068 1899-04-10 approved. On motion of Mr. Edens the election of a janitor was proceeded with. The applications of H. Schroeder, Robert Foster and J.A. McBride were read. On the first ballot J.A. McBride received two votes and Robert Foster one. Mr. McBride was declared elected. His compensation was fixed at $500 per year of twelve months his labors to begin May 1st, 1899. The salary of Dr. E.T. Mathes as president was fixed at $2000 for twelve months. The applications of the unsuccessful applicants for the principlaship for the presidency were ordered returned to them together with their accompanying recommendations and etc. The chairman stated that president Cornwall of the B.B. Imp. Co. had not as yet arrived but was expected daily. He then entered into a detailed explanation of the grading necessary to be done; also stated that the city was making water connections with the building and that there would be a $20 tap fee. Furthermore he called the board's attention to the question of wood for the school stating that it would require 100 cords to supply it for the ensuing school term. The city school board, he said. Had advertised for a like quantity of the kind required for the Normal building and the Harvest tender received was $2.48 per cord. The same bidder he thought could be induced to take a contract for delivery at the Normal building for $2.75 per cord. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 069 1899-04-10 It was carried that the clerk advertise for bids for funishing the State Normal School building with 100 cords of wood, four feet in length, cord wood style, to be cut from live body fir. Fifty (50) cords said wood to be delivered by July 15th and remaining fifty (50) cords by Sept 15, 1899. The bids to be in by May 1st, 1899. The advertisement was ordered inserted in one edition each of the thrice-a-week and weekly Blade and the Daily and Weekly Reveille. The following is the advertisement inserted:. The clerk was instructed to notify Mr. E.T. Mathes of his election as the President of the School and ask him to arrive in this city by May 1st, 1899. Board adjourned to meet Friday, April 14, 1899 at 2PM. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 070 1899-04-14 Board met pusuant to adjournment of April 10th. Present R.C. Higginson and J.J. Edens. The bids for heating and ventilating the Normal School building were then laid before the board pursuant to published call. Only two were presented, one from Gardner and Co. of Tacoma Wa, and one from Munro, Blake and Haskell of New Whatcom, WA. Both were accompanied by certified checks to the amount provided in the call. The bid of Gardner and Co. was first opened and was in the sum of $3493. It did not comply with the specifications and their representations, Mr. Fergeson explained the reasons therefor to the board, stating that it was impossible to do so owing to the fact that brick and carpenter work, excavating and other work entirely foreign to the placing of steam head in a building was included in the specifications. Mr. Teck arrived at this time and thereafter participated in the deliberations of the board. The bid of Munro, Blake and Haskell was next opened and agreed to do the entire work as per plans and specifications for $4450. Gardiner and Co. also tendered a supplemental bid after their own plans. Architect Lee was then called on and stated that in his opinion the work not contemplated in Gardner and Co's bid would cost about $710; and that their supplemental bid ought not to be considered. Mr. Edens stated that in his opinion (?) only one bid before the- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 071 1899-04-14 board - that of Munro, Blake and Haskell - which complied with the call. Mr. Higginson concurred. The secretary was instructed to telephone Mr. Munro, of Monro, Blake and Haskell, and have him appear before the board and state what he allowed in his tender for the brick and carpenter work and plastering. When Mr. Munro appeared he stated in answer to the question that they had allowed $735. Mr. Teck moved and it prevailed unanimously that the bid of Munro, Blake and Haskell be accepted and the contract awarded them. The chairman and clerk were authorized to execute the contract with them. The bid and certified check of Gardner and Co. was ordered returned to them. It was ordered that the successful bidders be required to give a bond in the sum of $2500 for the faithful performance of the work and that a clause be inserted in the contract providing for the forfeiture of $25 per day for every day after August 1st, 1899 during which the work remains incompleted. The discussion of the purchase of shades for the school building brought from the chairman a statement that he had corresponded with Frederick, Nelson and Munro of Seattle and invited them to (?) on placing shades in the building and they had replied that if the sizes were sent them they would be pleased to submit estimates. The chairman was instructed to invite tenders from local dealers. An informal discussion followed- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1899 Volume 01 - Page 072 1899-04-14 on furnishing the building, grading the grounds and the erection of a dormitory after which the board adjourned subject to the call of the chairman. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33224
Title: WWU Board minutes 1899 March
Date: 1899-03
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1899 March.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189903
Text preview (might not show all results): 1899-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1899 Volume 01 - Page 063 1899-03-10 The board, pursuant to the call of chairman R.C. Higginson, met at Higginson's Drug Store, New Whatcom, March 10, 1899, at two o'clock PM. Presen
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1899-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1899 Volume 01 - Page 063 1899-03-10 The board, pursuant to the call of chairman R.C. Higgin
Show more1899-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1899WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1899 Volume 01 - Page 063 1899-03-10 The board, pursuant to the call of chairman R.C. Higginson, met at Higginson's Drug Store, New Whatcom, March 10, 1899, at two o'clock PM. Present: R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens, and Frank C. Teck, the latter having been appointed March 3, 1899, to succeed Eli Wilkin whose term had expired. On motion of Mr. Teck, Mr. Higginson was retained as chairman of the board. Moved by Mr. Edens that the election of clerk and secretary be made temporary. Carried. Applications for secretary signed by W.H. Abbott, S.B. Irish, R.C. Higginson and F.C. Teck were read. The election then proceeded, six ballots being taken, resulting as follows: First ballot - Abbott 1, Teck 1, Irish 1; Second ballot - Higginson 1, Teck 1, Irish 1; Third Ballot - Higginson 1, Teck 1, Irish 1; Fourth ballot - Higginson 1, Teck 1, Irish 1; Fifth ballot - Higginson 1, Teck 1, Irish 1; Sixth ballot - Teck 11, Irish 1; Frank C. Teck having received a majority of the votes, was delcared elected. Mr. Higginson announced his resignation as chairman of the board and moved that Mr. Edens be selected chairman. Mr. Edens declined to accept the honor, Mr. Higginson's resignation was (?). On motion of Mr. Edens the board then adjourned to meet Wednesday, March 15, at three o'clock PM. Record approved. R.C. Higginson, chairman. Frank C. Teck, clerk pro tem. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1899 Volume 01 - Page 064 1899-03-15 The board of trustees met at Higginson Pharmacy, pursuant to the call of the president. Present president P.C. Higginson and J.J. Edens. Mr. Higginson was elected to act as secretary pro tem in the absence of temporary secretary Frank C. Teck. It was moved by Mr. Edens, and carried that the board proceed to elect a permanent clerk the election of Mr. Teck for that position on March 10th being temporary. The applications of Frank C. Teck, S.B. Irish, H.H. Abbott, and L.H. Darwin were read and laid before the board.The ballot being taken L.H. Darwin was unanimously elected clerk. On motion of Mr. Edens the salary of the clerk was fixed at $25.00 per month. The chairman was instructed to confer with Mr. A. Lee regarding plans and specifications for heating the school building and authorized to enter into contracts for the same. Adjourned to meet at the call of the chairman. Record approved. R.C. Higginson, chairman. L.H. Darwin, clerk. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1899 Volume 01 - Page 065 1899-03-31 The board met at 2PM pursuant to the call of chairman. Present all members - R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens, Frank C. Teck. Chairman Higginson laid before the board and explained the plans for heating and ventilating the Normal School building submitted by architect A. Lee. Mr. Lee, he said was confident that they would prove satisfactory and could easily be increased to heat the remainer of the building not contemplated in the present plans. The specifications were read aloud after which Mr. Edens moved that the plans of Mr. Lee be accepted and bids on same be advertised for. Adopted unanimously. It was moved by Mr. Higginson that the advertisements be inserted in one local paper and one Seattle paper. The Blade of Whatcom and the Post-Intelligencer Seattle were designated as the papers. The following is the proposal ordered inserted:. This was ordered inserted three times in each of the above specified papers Tuesday April 4th, Thursday April 6th,- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1899 Volume 01 - Page 066 1899-03-31 and Saturday, April 8th. The matter of the selection of a principal of the school was then taken up. Chairman Higginson stated that on the previous Thursday evening he had received a telegram from Seattle stating thatthere were certain parties then in Seattle who could give him information concerning Dr. E.T. Mathes, an applicant for the principalship of the Normal School and also that he would have an opportunity to meet Miss Goddard, said to be a splendid training teacher; that being unable for lack of time to consult with the other members of the board he had gone to Seattle and met these parties. His action was sanctioned. All the applications for the principalship of the School were then laid before the board. Those applying were; Frank J. Brown of Olympia, Mr. E.T. Mathews, Lewiston Idaho, F.A. Swanger, Park City Utah, R.A. Heritage, Spokane, W. W. Stryker, Topeka Kansas, Geo. E. St. John North Yakima, W, J.J. Allison Chicago Illinois, H.M. Culter, Norton Kansas, L.J. Knapp, Hamilton Montana, W. E. Anderson, Milwaukee Wisconson, C.E. Newberry, Couperville W. The applications, together with their accompanying recommendations and other data were read aloud after which the board spent some time in an informal discussion of them after which it was decided to postpone the selection until a later date. Chairman was empowered to employ janitor Warren to care for the building for another month and to agree with him as to the compensation.- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1899 Volume 01 - Page 067 1899-03-31 The question as to the grading of the grounds was postponed until after Mr. Higginson could confer with President P.B. Cornwall of the B.B.I.Co. It was decided to communicate with Prof. R.A. Heritage of Spokane and have him meet the trustees here Saturday April 8th. On motion of Mr. Edens the board adjourned. Record approved. L.H. Darwin, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33248
Title: WWU Board minutes 1897 May
Date: 1897-05
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1897 May.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189705
Text preview (might not show all results): 1897-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1897 Volume 01 - Page 061 1897-05-26 [year incorrectly stated as 1898 in original minutes] Board met pursuant to call with the chairman, Mr. Edens and the clerk present, the meeting having been called for the purpose of ratifying the prior inform
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1897-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1897 Volume 01 - Page 061 1897-05-26 [year incorrectly stated as 1898 in original minutes] Board met pursuant to call with the chairman, Mr. Edens
Show more1897-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1897 Volume 01 - Page 061 1897-05-26 [year incorrectly stated as 1898 in original minutes] Board met pursuant to call with the chairman, Mr. Edens and the clerk present, the meeting having been called for the purpose of ratifying the prior informal action of the trustees in requesting the chairman to go to Olympia to confer with the state auditor and hasten the issuance of warrants for claims allowed and certified April 27, and concerning which it appeared from correspondence the auditor had some misunderstanding, not as to the merit of the claims, but as to the amount available for payment on claims against the contractor. As a result of the chairman's conference with the auditor the claims represented by vouchers Nos. 77 to 81 inclusive were allowed and warrants issued and delivered- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1897 Volume 01 - Page 062 1897-05-26 [year incorrectly stated as 1898 in original minutes] to the chairman, still leaving the full balance due upon the contract for the creation of the building, viz $6,654.86 and the sum of $44.97 unexpended out of the appropriation of $40,000 approved March 7, 1895, as per detailed statement furnished to the auditor by the clerk. Voucher N. 82, favor of R.C. Higginson, for $10.70 expenses of trip to Olympia at the time and for the purpose above stated, was allowed and ordered certified to the state auditor. Unexpended balance of appropriation $34.27. Adjourned. Record approved. O.H. Culver, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33137
Title: WWU Board minutes 1897 April
Date: 1897-04
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1897 April.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189704
Text preview (might not show all results): 1897-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897 Volume 01 - Page 057 1897-04-10 Board met pursuant to call at 10AM, with all members and the clerk present. The clerk reported the allowance by the state auditor of vouchers No. 71 and No
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Show more1897-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897 Volume 01 - Page 057 1897-04-10 Board met pursuant to call at 10AM, with all members and the clerk present. The clerk reported the allowance by the state auditor of vouchers No. 71 and No. 73 previously returned and the disallowance of No. 72. The chairman and clerk submitted a detailed certification and report to the state auditor in the matter of the pending settlement with contractor W.B. Davey and his creditors for the construction of the Normal School building setting forth all the essential facts involved and the same was approved by the adoption of the following resolution: Whereas, since the conditional acceptance of the Normal School building on the 20th day of January, 1897, the contractor W.B. Davey, though officially requested by this board, has wholly failed to show to the satisfaction of this board that "all just debts due all laborers and mechanics and material-men and persons who shall supply or shall have supplied said contractor with material or goods of any kind upon said work or in connection with the construction of said building, have been paid" and whereas upon an investigation of the record of this board and the files of this office, it is found that said contractor has been paid upon his contract for the construction of said building, including extras, the sum of $28,088.54, and that there remains unpaid to said contractor, on said contract the sum of $6,654.86 and that there are now filed with the clerk of this board orders made by said contractor in favor of divers and sundry parties upon this board, to be paid out of supposed funds in the hands of this board, and likewise claims filed not accompanied by orders from- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897 Volume 01 - Page 058 1897-04-10 the contractor, amounting altogether to the sum of $14,599.91, and whereas the state auditor having heretofore declined to recognize any orders or assignment of claim, in the issuance of warrants, but has issued all warrants directly to said contractor, and whereas the various creditors who have filed claims or obtained orders from said contractor upon this board have failed to agree upon any basis of settlement, or arrange so that this board can determine upon the legal preference, if any, under which said claims can be recommended for payment or pro rata payment accepted; therefore Resolved, that the facts involved under the situation be certified to the state auditor, giving therein a copy of the contract, the conditional acceptance of the building, the amount of payments made to the contractor, the amount under the contract unpaid, the amount of claims filed for payment and amount of orders given upon the board by the contractor and all other facts deemed to be essential to a full understanding of the whole situation on the part of the state auditor, that he may be able to act intelligently in auditing all claims or refusing to audit the same; and resolved further that the certification and report prepared by the chairman and clerk of this board and this day submitted and read is hereby approved and the chairman and clerk are hereby authorized and directed to certify the same to the state auditor with their signature. Adjourned. Record approved April 15, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1897-04-15 Board met at 3PM pursuant to call, with all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meetings of March 31 and April 10 were read and approved. Major Wilkin formally reported his intention- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897 Volume 01 - Page 059 1897-04-15 to leave the state within a few days for an indefinite period and verbally tendered his resignation as chairman of the board. The resignation was accepted and the following resolution adopted: Resolved that in accepting the resignation of major Eli Wilkin as chairman of this board, the undersigned, his co-trustees, express their most sincere regret that his intended absence from the state for an indefinite period make this step seem necessary, and we hereby extend to him our most cordial thanks for his uniform courtesy and fairness in all his relations with us, and for the zeal, fidelity and ability with which he has discharged every duty imposed upon him as a member and chairman of this board in the service of the state. The clerk is hereby directed to record this resolution in the records of this board and present a copy thereof to Mayor Wilkin as a slight expression of the high regard in which he is held by his official associates and of their regret at the severance of the pleasant personal and official relations which have existed between him and them for nearly two years. R.C. Higginson, J.J. Edens. Following the acceptance of the resignation and the adoption of the resolution Mr. R.C. Higginson was elected chairman and expressed his thanks for and appreciation of the honor. The importance of having more excavation and grading done for the protection of the Normal School building, the chairman and clerk were authorized and directed to have as much of such work done as the funds available will permit and to engage Mr. John Breckenridge to superintend the work upon the same terms as those specified in his former contract for like work,- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897 Volume 01 - Page 060 1897-04-15 requiring him, as before, to render a detailed statement of labor and all expenses incurred and the chairman and clerk were directed to see that the cost of the work be not permitted to exceed the net balance of the appropriation, and that it be completed before May 1st. Adjourned. Record approved. O.H. Culver, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. 1897-04-15 [year incorrectly given as 1898 in original minutes] Additional record of this date. The agreement entered into between the board by Major Wilkin, as chairman, and O.H. Culver as clerk, and Jasper N. Warren for the care of the building, as authorized March 31, as per record, was read and approved and a copy thereof was ordered furnished to Mr. Warren and the original, with Mr. Warren (?) proposition to Major Wilkin, was ordered filed by the clerk with other papers relating to the business of the board. Approved. O.H. Culver, clerk. R.C. Higginson, chairman. 1898-04-27 Board met pursuant to call with the chairman, Mr. Edens, and the clerk present. The chairman reported having ordered the discontinuance of grading to under the direction of Mr. Breckenridge, as authorized April 15, and the clerk presented Mr. Breckenridge's statement of labor and other expenses incurred, amounting altogether to $441.92, exclusive of $24.00 for powder, caps and fuses purchased of J.L. Easton. The chairman also reported having purchased various articles necessary for the use of the janitor, amounting to $16.05. His action and both reports were approved. The clerk, by the voluntary action of their board, was allowed $50.00 extra compensation for his services to May 1, 1897, and his salary was- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1897 Volume 01 - Page 061 1898-04-27 [continued from page 60] discontinued from that date, on account of the governor's action in vetoing the appropriation for the equipment of the buildings and maintenance of the school. The clerk expressed his grateful appreciation of the liberality of the Board and of their courtesy and consideration in all their personal and official relations with him. Vouchers were ordered certified to the State Auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher No. 77 - favor of John Breckenridge, excavating and grading around Normal School building, $441.92 Voucher No. 78 - favor of O.H. Culver, salary and extra compensation as clerk, and incidental expenses, to May 1, 1897, in full, $90.00. Voucher No. 79 - favor of R.S. Morse, tools, etc. for use of watchman at School Building, $16.05. Voucher No. 80 - favor of J.L. Easton, powder caps and fuse used in excavation, $24.00. Voucher No. 81 - favor of Skillings and Corner, balance due, as per contract, for plans, specifications and supervision of the Normal School building, $33.10. Adjourned. Record approved O.H. Culver, Clerk. R.C. Higginson, Chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33155
Title: WWU Board minutes 1897 March
Date: 1897-03
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1897 March.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189703
Text preview (might not show all results): 1897-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897 Volume 01 - Page 054 1897-03-05 Board met at 3PM pursuant to call with all members and the clerk present. The clerk stated that he had received a letter from Senator Dorr referring in par
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1897-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897 Volume 01 - Page 054 1897-03-05 Board met at 3PM pursuant to call with all members and
Show more1897-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897 Volume 01 - Page 054 1897-03-05 Board met at 3PM pursuant to call with all members and the clerk present. The clerk stated that he had received a letter from Senator Dorr referring in part to the plaim of contractor Davey for "Extras" this pending before the legislature and asking for information concerning it. The clerk had accordingly prepared a full statement of facts relative to the matter, which he submitted to the board. The statement ows approved and the clerk was directed to send a copy immediately to Senator Dorr, and retain a copy in his office. (See letter book, page 88). The action of the chairman and clerk in certifying two vouchers to the state auditor as follows, was ratified: Voucher No. 69 favor of J.L. McBride, $5.00 for making temporary stairway from 2nd to 3rd flavors of building. Voucher No. 70, favor of O.M. Jenkins, $35.00, services as watchman to Feb. 20 as agreed. Adjourned. Record approved March 18, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1897-03-18 Board met at 3:30PM pursuant to call with all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meetings of Jan. 30, Feb. 4, Feb. 10 and March 5 were read and approved. Governor Rogers having (?) the legislative appropriation for the equipment and maintenance of the school, rendering its organization at the present time impossible and leaving no funds available for the care of the building, the clerk was directed to write to the governor and inquire if any (?) provision had been made or could be- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897 Volume 01 - Page 055 1897-03-18 made by his authority for the proper protection of the property. The clerk was also directed to call the (?) in writing of all attorneys known by him to represent creditors of the contractor, to the importance of reaching an early determenation as to the desposition of the funds remaining in the hands of the trustees to the contractor's credit, the clerk having been notified that any funds remaining to the credit of the appropriation offer April 30 will revert to the state. Vouchers were ordered to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of claims allowed as follows: Voucher No. 71. Favor of Whatcom Transfer Co. $3.00, for carriage hire on account of senate committee. Voucher No. 72. Favor of Harry Pathson, $15.60; expenses of trip to Olympia by request of the board. Voucher No. 73 favor of O.H. Culver, $23.20; expenses of trip to Olympia by order of the board $16.60; office supplies, postage, telegraph and telephone services $6.60. Voucher No. 74, favor of O.M. Jenkins, $35.00; services as watchman to March 20, as agreed. The expenses covered by vouchers Nos. 72 and 73 were incurred by the clerk and Mr. Pattison in carrying out the instructions given to them by the trustees at an unofficial meeting held Sunday March 7, at which time it was decided to send the clerk to Olympia with the records and documents learning upon the claims of Contractor Davey for "extras," then pending before the legislature, and Mr. Pattison to render such assistance as he might be able to in the matter of securing a reasonable appropriation for the equipment and maintenance of the school. This informal action of the members of the board was ratified at this meeting. Adjourned. Record approved March 31, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1897-03-31 Board met at 4PM pursuant to call, with all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meeting of March 18 were read and approved. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897 Volume 01 - Page 056 1897-03-31 The clerk reported that he had complied with the instructions of the board in the matter of writing to the governor relative to the care of building, and had received a reply from the governor's secretary approving the suggestion and have the building occupied to avoid the necessity of boarding up the doors and windows, but ignoring entirely the question as to whether any executive provision had been or could be made for payment for such occupancy and care. The clerk also reported having written, as directed, to attorneys representing creditors of the contractor in regard to the disbursement of the balance due upon the contract. The clerk further reported that the state auditor had returned vouchers Nos. 71, 72, and 73, stating his reasons for so doing. As it was apparent that he did not fully understand the nature of the claims, the chairman was requested to write to him and explain them more fully. Owing to the action of the governor in vetoing the legistlative appropriation for the equipment and maintenance of the school, leaving no funds available for payment for the care of the building after the appropriation for construction is eshausted, the services of O.M. Jenkins as watchman were dispensed with and he was allowed $13.00 for his services March 20. A proposition was submitted from Jasper N. Warren to take care of the building and reside there for a period of two years, or until the next legislative session, and rely wholly upon the legislature for his pay for such service. The offer was accepted and the chairman and clerk were authorized to execute a proper agreement with Mr. Warren and furnish him a copy. On account of the considerate amount of extra work made necessary for the clerk by reason of the complications in the settlement of the contract due to the contractors failure to meet his obligations, the clerk was allowed $25.00 extra compensation for the three months ending March 31. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of claims allowed as follows:- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1897 Volume 01 - Page 057 1897-03-31 Voucher No. 75, favor of O.H. Culver $125.00, for services as clerk from Jan. 1 to March 31, inclusive. Voucher No. 76, favor of O.M. Jenkins $13.00, for services as watchman from March 20 to March 31, inclusive. Adjourned. Record approved April 15, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkins, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33292
Title: WWU Board minutes 1897 February
Date: 1897-02
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1897 February.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189702
Text preview (might not show all results): 1897-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1897 Volume 01 - Page 053 1897-02-04 Board met pursuant to call with the chariman, Mr. Higginson and the clerk present. The only business transacted was the allowance of the claims of Mr. Montague and W.S. Quinby "for additional electri
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1897-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1897 Volume 01 - Page 053 1897-02-04 Board met pursuant to call with the chariman, Mr. Higginson and the clerk present. The only business tra
Show more1897-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1897 Volume 01 - Page 053 1897-02-04 Board met pursuant to call with the chariman, Mr. Higginson and the clerk present. The only business transacted was the allowance of the claims of Mr. Montague and W.S. Quinby "for additional electric wiring ordered by trustees, and for substituting a 32-call annunciator for a 16-call designator in the contract." Voucher No. 67, favor of J.W. Montague and W.S. Quinby, for $90, covering above claims was ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of a warrant. Adjourned. Redcord approved March 18, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1897-02-10 Board met at 3:45PM, pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members and the clerk present. On motion of Mr. Edens, the clerk was directed to notify contractor W.B. Davey in writing that the board is now ready to pay net the balance due on the contract price of the Normal School building, under the provisions of said contract, upon Mr. Davey making a satisfactory showing to the board that "all just debts due all laborers and mechanics and material-men, and persons who shall supply or shall have supplied said contractor with material or goods of any kind upon said work, or in conncection with the construction of said building have been paid." The clerk was expecially directed to retain a copy of the letter and mail copies to Mr. Davey at Fairhaven and Olympia. (See Letter book, page 82). Voucher No. 68, favor of R.J. Morse, $17.00, for furnishing and setting one pane glass and- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1897 Volume 01 - Page 054 1897-02-10 for certain articles ordered by Mr. Higginson for use of watchman in caring for building, was approved and ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuances of a warrant. Adjourned. Record approved March 18, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33311
Title: WWU Board minutes 1897 January
Date: 1897-01
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1897 January.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189701
Text preview (might not show all results): 1897-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 047 1897-01-19 Board met at 2:30PM pursuant to call with all members, the clerk, architect Skillings and contractor Davey present. Mr. Skillings presented an approximate estimate of work done under the contract of W.B. D
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1897-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 047 1897-01-19 Board met at 2:30PM pursuant to call with all members, the clerk, architect Skillings and contractor Dave
Show more1897-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 047 1897-01-19 Board met at 2:30PM pursuant to call with all members, the clerk, architect Skillings and contractor Davey present. Mr. Skillings presented an approximate estimate of work done under the contract of W.B. Davey and the last preceeding estimate, and also a report to the board recommending the acceptance of the building subject to certain deductions for work omitted or imperfectly done, as stated in the report. The chairman called upon the contractor to present his bill for such extras- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 048 1897-01-19 as had been ordered by the board, but he declined to do so, stating that he intended to make his claim for such work in connection with a general claim for extras which he would present after the acceptance of the building. The remainder of the session was taken up in discussion of the architect's report and the position taken by the contractor in the matter of his claim for extras. Adjourned. Record approved Jan. 30, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1897-01-20 Board met at 9:30AM with all members, the clerk, architect Skillings, contractor Davey and E.D. McCord, his attorney, present. The estimate and report presented by architect Skillings at the preceeding meetings were withdrawn for correction, with the consult of the board, and others substituted. The estimate calls for the payment of $2029.00 for "mill work, concrete floor, E. wiring, painting, kalsomining," the amounts allowed upon the several classes of work not being segregated. It further says that the amount yet due is $292.00, and is signed Skillings and Corner. The report is as follows: "New Whatcom, Wash., Jan. 19th, 1897. To the Hon. Board of Trustees State Normal School, New Whatcom, Wash. Gentlemen: The contract entered into by W.B. Davey for building the State Normal School at New Whatcom, Wash. has been completed substantially according to the plans and specifications and I recommend its acceptance by your Board subject to the following conditions: there should be a deduction made for brick in boiler room $38.00; There should be a deduction made for sewer pipe 21.00; There should be a deduction made for wood partition 3.00; There should be a deduction made for blackboards 15.00; There should be a deduction for repairs in painting 100.00; There should be a deduction made for kalsomining 25.00; There should be a deduction made for cleaning (?) not done 40.00; $242.00. This should be retained until electric work is- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 049 1897-01-20 completed, the sum of $50.00. Recommended that the board accept the imperfect sinks. They have the right, however, under the contract to insist upon their being replaced by perfect ones, and withholding payment for plumbing until this is done. There is yet lacking of the hardware the escutcheons of the dead locks for the doors. Also it will be necessary to replace six push plates by pulls. The contractor has agreed to make this matter right and should be required to do so before this bill is settled. Respectfully submitted, W.P. Skillings for Skillings and Corner, Archts." Following the reading of the report the following resolution was adopted upon motion of Mr. Higginson, seconded by Mr. Edens, "Resolved that the report of Skillings and Corner, by W.P. Skillings, to this board, dated Jan. 19, 1897, whereby it is recommended that this board accept the Normal School building as "completed substantially according to the plans and specifications" under which it was constructed by W.B. Davey, subject to certain conditions in said report stated, is, after due consideration, approved to the extent here following, viz: This board hereby accepts said building subject to the conditions provided and set forth in the report of Skillings and Corner, architects, and subject also to the further condition that in such acceptance this board shall not and does not waive any right or claim in its behalf, or in behalf of the State of Washington, under the provisions of paragraph VI, page 3 of the contract for the construction of said building entered into by said W.B. Davey with this board, and in such acceptance it also reserves the right to use any proper and equitable matter in its favor growing out of the construction of said building, either in the material or the work thereon varying from or not conforming to the drawings and specifications for said building, as a defense or offset, so far as would be just, against any claims for alterations or extras that the contractor may file or urge against this board in any settlement with it, but this is not to apply to any alteration or extra ordered by the architects in writing- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 050 1897-01-20 and heretofore noted of record in the minutes of this board." E.S. McCord, representing contractor Davey, thereupon presented a claim for extras, consisting of 41 items and amounting to $4395.70. It was ordered filed with the clerk and at the request of the chairman the contractor agreed to furnish two additional copies. The original was there loaned to architect Skillings, who was requested to make a detailed report at his earliest convenience, and a copy was furnished later to superintendent Lee, from whom a like report was requested. It was then past 12 o'clock and a recess was taken for lunch. Board reconvened at 2PM with all members and the clerk present. Mr. Higginson offered the following resolution, which was adopted: "Resolved that this board employ and that it hereby does employ O.M. Jenkins, until further orders of this board, as temporary watchman at the Normal School building to guard and protect the same and do such work within and about the building and upon the premises as may from time to time be required by this board, and he shall at all times conform to such instructions and directions governing such service as may be given by this board, and his compensation for such service is hereby fixed at the rate of $35.00 per calendar month, payable monthly in warrants upon the Normal School Fund, it being understood and agreed that his service shall include every day in each and every month during the period of his employment." On motion of Mr. Edens, Mr. Higginson was authorized and requested to provide for the use of the watchman such tools or other articles as may be required by him in the discharge of his duties, and also to have the broken glass in one of the windows of the north wing replaced, and more convenient and practical means of access to the fourth story provided, and report thereon to the board. On motion of Mr. Higginson the chairman was authorized and requested to go to Olympia and- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 051 1897-01-20 and consult the attorney general, or his assistant with reference to the proper interpretation of the contract of W.B. Davey with this board for the construction of the Normal School building as to the question of priority, if any, in the payment of orders made upon this board by the contractor in favor of different individuals, and such other questions as are liable to arise in making a settlement on the part of this board with the contractor under said contract and make due report to the board. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of claims allowed as follows: Voucher No. 62 favor of the $44.00 for 11 days service as building superintendent during December. Voucher No. 63 favor of Skillings and Corner $500.00 approximate balance due for architects plans, specifications and supervision. Voucher assigned to J.M. Corner. Voucher No. 64 favor of W.B. Davey $1573.20 being 80 percent of 13th monthly estimate on building contract less $50 temporarily withheld until completion of electric wiring. Voucher assigned to Whatcom Falls Mill Co. Adjourned. Record approved Jan. 30, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1897-01-30 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call with all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meetings of Dec. 7, Dec. 17, Dec. 22, Dec. 31 and Jan. 19 and Jan. 20 were read and approved. The chairman made a verbal report of his visit to Olympia and conference with Governor Rogers and Attorney General Jones and his assistant and stated that he would file a written report with the clerk. A voucher for $16.00 covering his expenses was approved and ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of a warrant. A report from Supt. Lee referring to the electrical fixtures in the building was read and ordered filed. Reports from supervising architect W.P. Skillings and Supt. Lee upon the matter of the claim- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 052 1897-01-30 of W.B. Davey for alleged "extras," as noted in the record of Jan. 20, were presented and ordered filed, they having been read by the members of the board individually prior to the meeting. After a full discussion of the matter the entire claim was rejected except as to items 12 to 15 both inclusive, and 25 to 27, both inclusive, covering additions or alterations ordered by the board and coming properly within the provisions of the contract. As to these it was ordered that the compensation recommended by Supt. Lee as ample for the work done and material furnished be allowed, the said sum amounting in the aggregate to $79.50, exclusive of the amounts named in items 25 to 27, previously adjusted and accepted by the contractor. The clerk submitted the following statement of extras and deductions according to the record and the reports and orders of the supervising architect. Statement: Deductions accepted by the contractor: Credit on excavation account $154.00; Change of material, rear wall, basement 78.00; Omitting portion plastering basement corridor 11.60 [Total:] $243.60; Deductions advised by architect Skillings: For omitting tanks and connections $100.00; Items as per final report Jan. 20, 1897 242.00 [Total:] 342.00; [Total deductions:] $585.60 Extras ordered but not accepted by contractor: Roofing ventilator hoods, architect est. $17.00; Extruding down piped 35.00; Extra drain under concrete 20.00; Extras ordered and accepted by contractor: Extra drain in boiler room 13.00; Extra stair baluster, 2nd floor corridor 8.00; Total unpaid extras passed upon by architect 93.00; Balance in favor of state, upon architect's figures $492.60. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of claims allowed, as follows: Voucher No. 65 favor of W.B. Davey, $50.00, balance temporarily withheld from 13th estimate on building contract, as per record of Jan. 20. Voucher No. 66, favor of Eli Wilkins $16.00, ex- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1897 Volume 01 - Page 053 1897-01-30 penses of trip to Olympia $14.00; type writing copy of contract and bond at Olympia for attorney General $2.00. Adjourned. Record approved March 18, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33287
Title: WWU Board minutes 1896 December
Date: 1896-12
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 December.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189612
Text preview (might not show all results): 1896-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896 Volume 01 - Page 044 1896-12-07 Board met at 10:30AM pursuant to call with the chairman, Mr. Higginson, the clerk and architect Skillings present, Mr. Edens being absent on account
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1896-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896 Volume 01 - Page 044 1896-12-07 Board met at 10:30AM pursuant to call with the ch
Show more1896-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896 Volume 01 - Page 044 1896-12-07 Board met at 10:30AM pursuant to call with the chairman, Mr. Higginson, the clerk and architect Skillings present, Mr. Edens being absent on account of illness. The minute of the meetings of Nov. 6 and Nov. 11 were read and approved. Mr. J.A. Kerr, attorney for contractor Davey, and Mr. O.B. Barba, attourney for Fraser, Mauleby and Co. sub-contractors for stone work, were present and addressed the board on the subject of a disputed account between the said sub-contractors and Mr. Davey, a claim having been filed by Mr. Barba requesting the board to withold from Mr. Davey's (?) estimate the amount of said claim until a settlement should be effected. Upon Mr. Davey's agreeing to pay the said sub-contractors $300 on account from his November estimate, and authorizing the clerk to retain warrants to that amount for delivery to Fraser, Mauleby, and Co., leaving the adjustment of the account to the parties is interest, the demand upon the board to withhold the amount claimed to be involved was withdrawn. The clerk reported verbally that he had been advised by Supt. Lee that the recent heavy rains accompanied, as they were, by high winds, had penetrated the walls of the building at the southeast corner, and also that considerable water had soaked through under the walls (?) at the southeast corner intended for- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896 Volume 01 - Page 045 1896-12-07 use as a gymansium. Mr. Lee Had advised in the latter case that a four inch drain pipe, of common filed tile, be laid around the inside of the outer walls, under the concrete, discharging into the sewer running from the boiler room. The clerk stated ruther that he had reported borth matters to the chairman and by his instructions had written to architect Skillings concerning them and had received from him an order instructing the contractor to have the drain tile laid and allowing him an extra therefor. In reference to the penetration of the walls by the rain, Mr. Skillings wrote that nothing could now be done to remedy the matter, but that in his opinion the dampness would not penetrate the walls after the morter and the Acme plaster had had time to fully harden. The action of the chairman and the clerk's report were approved. Mr. Skillings presented the 12th monthly estimate in favor of the contractor, which estimate bears date Dec. 1 and is as follows: Roman brick $200.00; Concrete floor 150; File floor 100; Mill work 800; Slate blackboards 450; E. Wiring 150; $1850. Respectfully submitted. Skillings and Corner. The estimate was approved and Mr. Skillings also presented two reports recommending additions and deductions for certain changes ordered by the board, which reports are as follows: 1st report: On account of water tanks omitted deduct $100.00; on account of plaster and lath omitted deduct $11.60; on account of roofing in ventalation hoods add $17.00; on account of drain tile add $35.00; 2nd report: for putting in 60 feet extra drain pipe under concrete allow $20.00. An order to Mr. Davey authorizing him to omit the plastering from the ceiling of the basement- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896 Volume 01 - Page 046 1896-12-07 corridor and for two feet down the walls and make an allowance to the board of $11.60 in addition to the material saved, was filed, with Mr. Davey's acceptance, and an accepted order was also filed authorizing an extra drain pipe in the boiler room where designated, to cost $13.00, and an extra stair baluster between (?) where designated on second floor to cost $8.00. The contractor declined to accept the deduction of $100 reccommended for omitting tauko, or the allowance advised by the architect for roofing ventilation hoods and for extra drain tile. Vouchers were ordered cerified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants issued in payment of claims allowed as follows: Voucher No. 56. Favor of A. Lee $40.00 for twelve days service as superintendent during November. Voucher No. 57. Favor of A.R. Campbell, $8.50 for making estimate and (?) of excavation. Voucher No. 58 favor of John Breckenridge, $354.44, excavating and grading work during November. Voucher No. 59 favor of W.B. Davey, $1480, for eighty percent of 12th estimate on building contract. Adjourned. Record approved Jan. 30 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1896-12-17 Board met at the building at 3:30PM pursuant to agreement, to inspect the excavation work, with all members and the clerk present. The clerk submitted a condensed financial statement proposed for the purpose of informing the board as to the balance available for work of expenses independent of the contract. The bance being small and the excavation and grading having progressed far enough to insure the safety of the building from caving of earth; and also to afford access to the main entrance, it was decided to suspend the work at once and the chaiman was requested to give immediate notice to Mr. Breckenridge. Adjourned. Record approved Jan 30. 97. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1896 Volume 01 - Page 047 1896-12-22 Board met pursuant to call at 10AM, with all members and the clerk present. The chairman reported that according to the instruction s of the board given at the preceeding meeting, he had directed Mr. Breckenridge to stop all work upon excavation and grading and render a full account to the clerk. The clerk reported that he had received an account purporting to cover all unpaid claims for labor and material furnished upon the work of which Mr. Breckenridge had charge, and the said account was presented to the board. After a full examination and discussion of the various items the claim was allowed and Voucher No. 60 in favor of John Breckenridge, for $404.71 was ordered clarified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants as designated by him in full (?) thereof. Adjourned. Record approved Jan 30, 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1896-12-31 Board met at 2:30PM at the request of the chairman, with the chairman, Mr. Higginson and the clerk present, Mr. Edens being out of the city. Voucher No. 61 was ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of a warrant for $103 in favor of O.H. Culver for salary as clerk and incidental expenses from Oct. 1 to Jan. 1. Adjourned. Record approved Jan. 30 1897. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33151
Title: WWU Board minutes 1896 November
Date: 1896-11
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 November.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189611
Text preview (might not show all results): 1896-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896 Volume 01 - Page 041 1896-11-06 Board met at 10AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meetings of Oct.
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1896-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896 Volume 01 - Page 041 1896-11-06 Board met at 10AM pursuant to call of the chairma
Show more1896-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896 Volume 01 - Page 041 1896-11-06 Board met at 10AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meetings of Oct. 1 and Oct. 9 were read and approved. Mr. Skillings presented and read his reply to the communication of Supt. Lee, referred to us the record of the meeting of Oct. 1, relative to alleged deviations from the specifications. He also presented and read his reply to the resolution of Mr. Higginson, which is a part of the record of the meeting of Oct. 1. Both communications were ordered filed and the resolution referred to was withdrawn by Mr. Higginson with the consent of the board. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896 Volume 01 - Page 042 1896-11-06 A proposition was submitted by J.W. Montague and W.S. Quinby to wire the school building for a program clock, each room to be wired separately for $10.00, to cover expenses for labor and wire. The offer was accepted. Mr. Skillings presented the 11th monthly estimate in favor of the contractor which estimate bears date Nov. 6 and is as follows: Metal work $450.00; Plastering 801.00; Mill work and glass 704.00; Carpenter work, lumber, shingles 14 780.00; Granite work and brick work, pressed and common 750.00; Stone work 153.90; Tin and copper work 100.00; Plumbing 600.00; Painting 75.00; Sewer work 75.00; $4488.90. Extra stone work on foundations, 63 p. @ $2.70 170.10; $4659.00. (Signed) Skillings and Corner W.P.S. The estimate was approved and vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of claims allowed as follows: Voucher No. 53. Favor of A. Lee. $59.00 for 14 3/4 days service as building superintendent during month of October. Voucher No. 54. Favor of W.B. Davey, $3169.12, being 80% of 11th monthly estimate in building contract, less $592.10 temporarily retained, and $170.10 for 63 (?) of extra stone work. The question of necessary excavation and filling about the building was discussed and the board decided to engage Engineer A.R. Campbell to make an estimate of the amount of earth and rock in the excavation to be made and the cost of doing the work. It was then noon and a recess was taken for lunch. In the afternoon the board met at the building with Engineer Campbell present, and after a careful examination directed him to make an estimate of the amount of earth and rock in the rear of the building, above the grade line, from a sistance of thirty feet back from the wings and forty feet from the north wing to the back line of the 30-ft (?)- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896 Volume 01 - Page 043 1896-11-06 the corner to be circular instead of right-angled and the (?) to have a proper slope. He was directed to make a drawing of the proposed work and report to the clerk as soon as possible. The board then returned to the meeting place and after some discussion as to the best manner of doing the work requested the chairman to confer with Mr. John Breckenridge, of Fairhaven, and obtain his opinion as to the comparative cost of doing it by (?) or day labor. Adjourned. Approved Dec. 7. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1896-11-10 Board met at 2PM pursuant to call of the chairman with all members and the clerk present. The clerk presented the report submitted by Engineer Campbell estimating the amount of excavation within the limits designated in the record of Nov. 6 at 323 cubic yards, 2 30 yards being earth and 800 yards rock, he estimated the cost of the earth work at 13 cents per yard and of the rock work at 60 cents, making a total approximate estimate of $795.90. The report was ordered filed. The chairman then stated that he had conferred with Mr. Breckenridge as requested and that Mr. Breckenridge had stated that he would visit the premises and report his opinion personally to the board, if desired. The clerk was directed to request his presence and did so. Upon coming before the board he examined the engineer's drawing and estimate and stated that from his examination of the proposed work he was of the opinion that the cost by efficient day labor would (?) little, if any, exceed the cost by contract, while it would leave the board free to stop the work at any time. After some further discussion of the matter, Mr. Breckenridge, at the request of the board, submitted in writing a proposition to superintend the work, hire the labor and furnish all the necessary tools and render a detailed account to the board once a week for $5.50 per day, on the basis of ten hours work, the said sum to be payable in warrants and all the labor employed and (?) on this material furnished to be paid for in the same manner, the laborers employed to be hired at the lowest price- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1896 Volume 01 - Page 044 1896-11-06 consistent with good service. The proposition was accepted and communication ordered filed, and the clerk was directed to notify Supt. Lee and contractor Davey and request the contractors to so arrange the remainder of the work as to interfere as little as possible with the work of Mr. Breckenridge. Voucher No. 55. Was ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of a warrant or warrants for $592.10 in favor of W.B. Davey, that being the amount temporarily withheld from the 80% of the 11th monthly estimate on building contract allowed Nov. 6. Adjourned. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33213
Title: WWU Board minutes 1896 October
Date: 1896-10
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 October.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1896-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896 Volume 01 - Page 037 1896-10-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meeting of Sept. 1
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Show more1896-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896 Volume 01 - Page 037 1896-10-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meeting of Sept. 1 were read and approved. Mr. J. M. Hibb, county superintendent of schools, came before the board by request of the chairman, to explain to the board and Mr. Skillings the plan recommended by him for the arrangement of the chemical laboratory. His sketch was submitted and discussed and an agreement reached- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896 Volume 01 - Page 038 1896-10-01 as to the location of hoods and sand-bath, and the number and position of the working tables, and Mr. Skillings was requested to prepare a detail accordingly for the necessary plumbing. Two communications from Mr. Lee, dated Aug. 17 and Sept. 28 respectively, and submitted by request of the chairman, were read by the clerk and ordered filed. The first calls attention in detail to deviations from the specifications authorized by the supervising architect, and of this Mr. Skillings requested a copy and the clerk was directed to furnish it. The second relates to certain minor matters of construction which in the opinion of the superintendent are not sufficiently covered by the specifications. The matters involved were fully discussed and the clerk was directed to request the contractor to submit to the board at his earliest convenience his answers to the following question relating to certain minor alterations proposed vis: If the water tanks which the specifications provide shall be erected under the roof, and the pipes connected therewith, are omitted from the contract what deduction in price will you make? What deduction will you make from the contract price if the plastering is omitted from the ceiling of the basement corridor and for a distance of two feet down the walls all around? What addition, if any, will you make to run the outside drain pipes along the contour of the ground, instead of constructing said drains as specified? How much extra will you charge to line the copper over the ventilating stacks with ship-lap and fasten the same securely to the iron frames? The following resolution was offered by Mr. Higginson and laid out for consideration at the next regular meeting and the clerk was directed to furnish a copy to the supervising architect, Mr. W.P. Skillings, according to his request: Whereas at the commencement of work upon the construction of the Normal School building this board engaged Mr. A. Lee to superintend- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896 Volume 01 - Page 039 1896-10-01 such construction on the part of the board, in order to insure good work and compliance with the specifications, and Whereas in the discharge of his duty as such superintendent, some differences have arisen between him and the contractor respecting certain substitutions of material and alterations of construction, which differences have invariably been settled in favor of the contractor by direct orders from the supervising architect, without authority from this board, to the material benefit of the contractor and, in the opinion of the superintendent, to the detriment of the interests of the state, therefore, Resolved, that the supervising architect be and he hereby is instructed not to authorize hereafter, by written or verbal orders to the contractor, any deviation from the provisions of the specifications without first submitting such proposed change to this board and obtaining its approval; and Resolved, that as the supervising architect acknowledged that he had allowed the contractor overestimates for several months, practically paying him in full for all work performed, and that as all changes authorized have been for the benefit of the contractor and to the detriment of the interests of the state, we hereby censure the supervising architect for such action and insist upon the specifications being strictly complied with so far as practicable. Mr. Skillings submitted the 10th monthly estimate in favor of the contractor, which estimate bears date Oct. 1 and is as follows: Pressed brick $100.00; Common brick 1000.00; concrete floor 150.00; cast and wraught iron 25.00; Lumber and labor on roof 777.50; Mill work 250.00; Gal. iron and copper work 200.00; Plumbing 250.00; Painting 100.00; $2852.50. (Signed) Skillings and Corner W.P. Skillings WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896 Volume 01 - Page 040 1896-10-01 Upon motion of Mr. Edens the estimate was approved. Mr. Higginson not voting. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditior for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher No. 50. Favor of A. Lee. $82.00, for 20 1/2 days service as building superintendent during September. Voucher No. 51, favor of W.B. Davey, $2282.00 being 80 percent of 10th monthly estimate on building contract. Voucher No. 52. Favor of O.H. Culver, $101.50, salary as clerk to October 1, and incidentals, (Postage) $1.50. Adjourned. Record approved Nov. 6, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1896-10-09 Board met at 3:30PM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members and the clerck present. The chairman stated that he had called the meeting in order to submit to the board the contractor's reply to the clerk's communication recorded in substance in the record of October 1, and to present a proposition for some additional wiring and a larger annunciator in the building, suitable for use when all the rooms are finished. The contractor's letter to the chairman under date of October 8, in reply to the questions submitted by the clerk, was read and on motion of Mr. Higginson it was ordered that the changes referred to in the clerk's communication to the contractor, as per the record of October 1 be make, but that the figures of Mr. Davey for said work, according to his communication to the chairman of the board under date of October 8, be rejected, except as to the deduction offered in his first proposition relating to the plastering of the basement corridor, and that the compensation for said changes be fixed by the supervising architect, and in the event of a failiure to agree upon his figure then the same shall be fixed by arbitration as provided by the contract; and as to the corridor it was ordered that the material unused by reason of omitting the plastering from the ceiling and for a distance of two feed down the walls be puchased by the board at its actual- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1896 Volume 01 - Page 041 1896-10-09 cost to the contractor and due credit given therefor, and that the deduction for labor be determined as already provided in this motion, copies of which were ordered furnished to the contractor, superintendent and supervising architect. On motion of Mr. Higginson the proposition of J.W. Montague and W.D. Quinby, as stated by the chairman, to adopt and construct the electrical appliances and wiring of the building for a 32-call annunciator, with return-call board and fire alarm attachments with a view of exctending the wires in the future to other parts of the building not now to be finished, instead of a 16-call annunciator, with retunr-call board and fire alarm attachment, as required for the portions of the building to be finished under the contract of W.B. Davey, for the sum of eighty dollars, to be paid by warrant on the State Normal School Fund on the completion of said work to the satisfaction of the cupervising architect and its approval by the board of trustees, was accepted, and the chairman and clerk were authorized and directed to execute a contract in due form, in triplicate, (?) said proposed changes, and file a copy thereof with the clerk. Adjourned. Record approved Nov. 6. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33333
Title: WWU Board minutes 1896 September
Date: 1896-09
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 September.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189609
Text preview (might not show all results): 1896-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1896 Volume 01 - Page 037 1896-09-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meeting of Aug. 1 were read and appr
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1896-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1896 Volume 01 - Page 037 1896-09-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chair
Show more1896-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1896 Volume 01 - Page 037 1896-09-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meeting of Aug. 1 were read and approved and the clerk was excused for the remainder of the session. Mr. Skillings arrived from the building about noon and presented, under date of Sept. 1, the ninth monthly estimate in favor of the contractor, amounting to $2877.74, and the same was approved. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditior for the issuance of warrants in payment of claims allowed as follows: Voucher No. 48. Favor of A. Lee, $90 for 22 1/2 days service as building superintendent during month of August. Voucher No. 49. Favor of W.B. Davey, $2332.20, being eighty percent of 9th monthly estimate on building contract, and $30.00 extra for basement drain. (See record of Apr. 1). No further business was transacted and the board adjourned. Record approed Oct. 1, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33319
Title: WWU Board minutes 1896 August
Date: 1896-08
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 August.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189608
Text preview (might not show all results): 1896-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes fo August 1896 Volume 01 - Page 035 1896-08-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk, and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meeting of July 1 wer
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Show more1896-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes fo August 1896 Volume 01 - Page 035 1896-08-01 Board met at 11AM pursuant to call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk, and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meeting of July 1 were read approved. The clerk reported to the board the receipt of an assignment to Jas M. Corner of all W.P. Skillings interest in the amount yet to be paid the firm of Skillings and Corner for plans and specifications of the Normal School building and supervision of its construction. It was read to the board and ordered file of. Some discussion arose as to the cost of completing the building, the amount paid to the contractor, and the amout yet to be paid upon the contract. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes fo August 1896 Volume 01 - Page 036 1896-08-01 It seemed apparent to the board that some of the estimate previously allowed must have been somewhat larger than the progress of the work warranted and Mr. Skillings admitted that such was evidently the case. He thereupon stated that he would make an approximate estimate of the cost of completing the contract and would make his July estimate accordingly. It was then past 12 o'clock and the board took a recess for lunch. On reconvening, with all members, the clerk and Mr. Skillings present, Mr. Skillings submitted as the eighth monthly estimate, bearing date Aug. 1, 1896, the following: Hon. Board of Trustees, State Normal School, New Whatcom, Washington. On a review of former estimates given the contractor and taking into consideration the contract price for the completion of the building, we are of the opinion that the estimates have been too liberal on the amount of labor and material heretofore placed in the building, and (?) the estimate for the labor and material during the month of July should be placed as follows: Lumber in place $700; Frames 65; Plate iron 40; Stone work 800; Granite 200; Pressed brick 325; Common brick 930; $3060; Respectfully submitted, Skillings and corner, W.P. Skillings. The estimate was approved and on motion of tMr. Edens vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher No. 4(?) Favor of A. Lee, $92 for 23 days service as building superintendent during July. Voucher No. 4(?) Favor of W.B. Davey, $2448.00, being 80% of 8th estimate on building contract. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes fo August 1896 Volume 01 - Page 037 1896-08-01 No further business being conducted the board adjourned. Record approved Sept. 1, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33251
Title: WWU Board minutes 1896 July
Date: 1896-07
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 July.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189607
Text preview (might not show all results): 1896-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1896 Volume 01 - Page 034 1896-07-01 Board met pursuant to call of the chairman at 4PM at the office of L.H. Baldy, (?) members, the clerk, architect Skillings- WWU Board of Trustees meeting min
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Show more1896-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1896 Volume 01 - Page 034 1896-07-01 Board met pursuant to call of the chairman at 4PM at the office of L.H. Baldy, (?) members, the clerk, architect Skillings- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1896 Volume 01 - Page 035 1896-07-01 and contractor present. The minutes of the meetings of June 1 and 2 were read and approved. The architect presented the seventh monthly estimate in favor of the contractor, which estimate bears date July 1st, 1896, and is as follows: 173 m brick $1816.50; 27 m hollow brick 378.00; Stone 500.00; France 153.00; Iron work plates 75.00; Pressed brick 960.00 $3882.50. (Signed) Skillings and Corner, by W.P. Skillings. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher No. 43. Favor of A.Lee, $84.00 for 21 days service as superintendent during month of may. Voucher No. 44. Favor of W.B. Davey, 3106.00 being 80% of 7th monthly estimate. Adjourned. Record approved August 1, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33152
Title: WWU Board minutes 1896 June
Date: 1896-06
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 June.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
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Text preview (might not show all results): 1896-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1896 Volume 01 - Page 033 1896-06-01 Board adjourned until June 2nd without transacting any business, on account of delay in the arrival of the architect, the Seattle train not reaching Whatcom
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Show more1896-06 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1896 Volume 01 - Page 033 1896-06-01 Board adjourned until June 2nd without transacting any business, on account of delay in the arrival of the architect, the Seattle train not reaching Whatcom until evening. 1896-06-02 Board met at 11AM, pursuant to adjournment and the call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk, architect Skillings and the contractor present. The minutes of the meeting- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for June 1896 Volume 01 - Page 034 1896-06-02 of May 1st were read and approved. Mr. Skillings presented the sixth monthly estimate in favor of the contractor, which estimate bears date June 14, 1896 and is as follows: Iron (?) and anchors $372.46; Sewer pipe 144.00; Lumber 704.00; Frames 127.50; Fire brick 50.00; Stone work 500.00; (?) brick 200,000 @ $10.50 2100.00; Pressed brick 1200.00 $5197.96 (Signed) Skillings and Corner W.P.S. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher No. 40. Favor of A. Lee, $76.00 for 19 days service as superintendent during month of May. Voucher No. 41. Favor of Skillings and Corner, $129.94, being the architects 2/2 % commission on the contractor's sixth monthly estimate. Voucher No. 42. Favor of W.B. Davey, $4158.36, being 80 percent of the contractor's sixth monthly estimate. The clerk presented a statement of all expenditures to June 1st, showing also the total amount of the contract and extras, the amount withheld from approved estimates and the net available balance of the appropriation. He was asked to furnish copies ot each member of the board and stated that he would do so and that he would bring the statement down to cover all claims allowed at the June meeting. Adjourned. Record approved July 1, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33343
Title: WWU Board minutes 1896 May
Date: 1896-05
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 May.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189605
Text preview (might not show all results): 1896-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1896 Volume 01 - Page 032 1896-05-01 Board met pursuant to call of chairman at 2:30pm, with all members, the clerk and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meetings of April 1st and 15t
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Show more1896-05 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1896 Volume 01 - Page 032 1896-05-01 Board met pursuant to call of chairman at 2:30pm, with all members, the clerk and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meetings of April 1st and 15th were read and approved. The clerk read a letter from C.W. Beau, state superintendent of public instruction, relative to the appointment of two members of the local board reformal school trustees here to serve as members of the state general board. It appearing to be doubtful if the expenses incident to the attendance of members of this board upon the meeting of the general board could legally be paid from the appropriation now available, the clerk was directed to write to the state auditor and inquire whether he would audit vouchers covering such expenses. In the matter of the dedication of $172.00 from the estimate allowed the contractor April 1st on account of excavation, as shown by the record of Dec. 31, is appearing from the revised figures of the engineer and architect that the credit due the board on that account is only $154.00, and is appearing further that any such deduction cannot properly be made by the board, without the consent of the contractor, from the eighty percent to which he is entitled upon each and every estimate, it was agreed by and between the board and the contractor that the $172.00 deducted April 1st, as above noted, should be updated and that the board should receive a WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for May 1896 Volume 01 - Page 033 1896-05-01 credit of $154.00 to be deducted in the final settlement of the contract. Mr Skillings presented the fifth-monthly estimate in favor of the contractor, which estimate bears date May 1, 1896 and is as follows: Pressed brick work $210.00; (?) brick, 134,000 @ $10.50 1407.00; Stone work 400.00; Asphalt 30.00; Iron work 75.00; Lumber and frames 100.00; $2222.00 (Signed) Skillings and Corner W.P.S. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed by the board as follows: Voucher No. 36 - favor of A. Lee, $63.00, for 15 3/4 days service as building superintendent during April. Voucher No. 37 - favor of Skillings and Corner, $55.55, architects 2/2 to commission on contractor's 5th estimate. Voucher No. 38 - favor of W.B. Davey, $172.00, being the sum erroneously deducted from fourth estimate on account of excavation, as above noted. Voucher No. 39 - favor of W.B. Davey, $1777.60, being 80% of 5th monthly estimate, as above noted. Adjourned. Record approved June 2, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33238
Title: WWU Board minutes 1896 April
Date: 1896-04
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 April.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189604
Text preview (might not show all results): 1896-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896 Volume 01 - Page 029 1896-04-01 Board met at 2PM pursuant to- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896 Volume 01 - Page 030 1896-04-01 call of the chairman, with all members,
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Show more1896-04 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896 Volume 01 - Page 029 1896-04-01 Board met at 2PM pursuant to- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896 Volume 01 - Page 030 1896-04-01 call of the chairman, with all members, the clerk, and architect Skillings present. The minutes of the meetings of Feb 18, 19, and 29 and March 3rd were read approved. Mr. Skillings reported the discovery of a spring inside the basement, the water of which would be necessary to disperse of by means of a suitable drain. While the matter was under discussion the contractor entered and on agreement was made with him to lay the necessary drain pipe and connect it with the main sewer in the boiler-room, the work to be considered an extra and the sum of $30 allowed for it. The attention of the board was called to the fact that the specifications as adopted provided for pressed brick in the outer course of the rear wall of the basement of the main building, although Hills' sand brick were specified for the stones above Mr. Skillings stated that the cheaper brick might just as well be used in the basement as above it, and the contractor being present an agreement was entered into with him to substitute Hills' sand brick, or equal, for the pressed brick specified in the place mentioned and allow the board as a consideration for such change the sum of seventy-eight ($78) dolalrs. Mr. Skillings presented the fourth monthly estimate in favor of the contractor covering work done during the month of March, which estimate dat April 1st, and is as follows. Stone, 449 @ $2.70 = 1212.30. Brick 190 @ 10.50 = 1995.00. Iron $28.00. Cut stone $14.00. (?) $35.00. Asphalt hire $70.00. Extra stone in (?) 10 perch @$2.70 = $27.00. Cut stone $50.00. Total $3431.30. Signed Skillings Corner by Warren P. Skillings. Vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed by the board as follows - WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896 Volume 01 - Page 031 1896-04-01 Voucher number 32 favor of O.H. Culver $103.00 for salary as clerk Jan 1 to April 1, $100 and incidential expenses $3.00. Voucher Number 33 favor of A. Lee, $72.00 eighteen days labor as superintendent during the month of March. Voucher number 34 favor of Skillings Corner, architects 2 1/2% commission on contractors 3rd 4 1/2 estimates, $110. Voucher number 35 favor of B. Davey, $2578.44, eighty percent of fourth month by estimate as above noted and $27.00 additional for extra stone-work, less $172.00 previously deducted, or ordered deducted, on account of excavation as per record of Dec 31, 1895. No further business being presented the board adjourned.Record approved May 1, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Eilkin, chairman. 1896-04-15 Board metpursuant to call of chairman at the contractors office on the Normal School grounds, with the chairman, Mr. Edens, the clerk, architect Skillings, the superintendent, contractor, foreman, and with contractors present, Mr. Higginson detained at his place of business. The chairman stated the object of the meeting to be to harmonize, if possible, the differences which he understood to have arisen between the contractor and superintendent over certain clauses in the specification relating to the stone and brick work ; and in order that the board might arrive at a clear understanding of these reported differences he had invited all the persons concerned to be present and had sent for the supervising architect, who drafted the specifications, to hear any statements that the contractor or subcontractors might desire to make, and give further instructions that he might deem necessary to facilitate the work. All the points in question were fully and freely discussed with the result that all apparent differences were amicably settled, and the superintendent was authorized to use his own best judgement- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for April 1896 Volume 01 - Page 032 1896-04-15 as to the necessity of requiring the strictest possible compliance with the specifications in all instance explaining promptly to the board any questions of special importance, should any arise. No other business was presented the board adjourned. Record approved May 1, 1986. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33125
Title: WWU Board minutes 1896 March
Date: 1896-03
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 March.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189603
Text preview (might not show all results): 1896-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896 Volume 01 - Page 028 1986-03-03 Board met pursuant to call at 9:45AM all members, the clerk, Architect Skillings, and contractor present. The chairman suggested that the board should dete
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1896-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896 Volume 01 - Page 028 1986-03-03 Board met pursuant to call at 9:45AM all members, the c
Show more1896-03 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896 Volume 01 - Page 028 1986-03-03 Board met pursuant to call at 9:45AM all members, the clerk, Architect Skillings, and contractor present. The chairman suggested that the board should determine the kind of stone to be used for all stone trimmings in the building as shown by the exterior designs, and asked for the opinion of the architect as to the propsed use of stone from the quarry from which the foundation stone was taken, if being of the same general character as provided for in the specification upon which the contractors original bid was estimated. In reply, referring to the supplementary "Note" producing the adopted specifications and designating Chucakanut Stone, or its equal for all trimmings. The architect without stating that he considered the proposed stone equal to Chuckanut stone for all purposes expressed the opinions that on account of its lighter color its affect if used according to his design and with - WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for March 1896 Volume 01 - Page 029 1986-03-03 the brick provided for, would be more attractive than the Chuckanut stone, and he considered it sufficiently durable and in every way suitable for the purpose intended. It was therefor ordered, upon motion of Mr. Edens, that all stone trimmings in the building be made of stone from the quarry from which the foundation stone was taken, and then all the stone so used be of the lightest shade obtainable and fully equal in quality to the sample deposited with the clerk by the contractor and chairman of the board. The architect, Mr. Skillings, presented the following "Estimate for contractor, which estimate bears date March 1st, 1896 and is all for work done during the month of February: 341 perch stone @ $2.70 = $920.70. 110 yards earth .25 cents = $27.50. Total $948.20. Stonework which is an extra outside the contract, included 178 perch @ $2.70 = $489.60. Skillings Corner by N.P. Skillings, Architect. The full amount of the extra ($480.60) was allowed and the remaining $467.60 of the estimate-proper, less twenty percent. Vouchers were then ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher Number 30 - favor of A. Lee $44.00 for eleven (11) days service as dempt. Voucher Number 31 - favor of B. Davey $854.69 estimate and extra as above noted. Adjourned. Record of meetings of Feb 18 to March 3, inclusive, read and approved April 1, 1896. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33118
Title: WWU Board minutes 1896 February
Date: 1896-02
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 February.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189602
Text preview (might not show all results): 1896-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896 Volume 01 - Page 025 1896-02-11 Board met 10AM pursuant to call all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meeting of Jan 31 were read and approved. The chairman presente
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1896-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896 Volume 01 - Page 025 1896-02-11 Board met 10AM pursuant to call all members and t
Show more1896-02 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896 Volume 01 - Page 025 1896-02-11 Board met 10AM pursuant to call all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meeting of Jan 31 were read and approved. The chairman presented the written opinion of Assistant Attorney General Haight upon the question of the legality of the proposed substitution of stone for pressed brick and Hills sand brick in the construction of the building, which opinion was read by the clerk and ordered filed. It is to the effect that the law gives the board the fullest authority to proceed according to its own judgement, using any material or making any change that it may deem promoting of the best interest of the state. The clerk reported having recieved the written report of the Architect Skillings relating to the quality of the Denny pressed brick, said report agreeing with the verbal report referred to in the record of- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896 Volume 01 - Page 026 1896-02-11 the meeting of Jan 31 was read by the clerk and ordered filed. The clerk was directed to write to Mr. B. Evans of Tacoma, superintendent of construction of the state capitol, and ask him to favor the board with his opinion as to the quality of the sandstone propsed to be used in the construction of the building, if built on stone, and also as to the quality of the sand and cement now in use; and the clerk was directed to request him to telegraph his reply and if favorable, Mr. Higginson was authorized to go to Tacoma and confer with Mr. Evans, taking with him samples of all material upon which an opinion is desired. Adjourned. O.H. Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1986-2-18 Board met pursuant to call at 3:30PM all members, the clerk and architact Skillings present. The chairman stated the special object of the meeting to be to receive the report of Mr. Higginson as to his conference with Mr. Evans at Tacoma, upon the subject of material, Mr. Evans having wired the clerk that he would meet a member of the board there at any time. Mr. Higginson made an explicit verbal report to the effect that Mr. Evans had made a careful examination of the samples of stone, cement and sand shown him; that he had pronounced the stone of similar character and apparently equal in quality to the (?) stone used in the foundation of the state capitol, and that in his judgement it was well adapted to the use intended in the Normal School building, but he further expressed a personal preferance for the use of pressed brick in such a building in this climate, he found no fault with the cement but condemned the sand as containing too much vegetable matter and (?), flinty pebbles. The reason for his opinions were fully explained to Mr. Higginson and by him to the board. In (?) to the suggestion of the chairman. Mr - WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896 Volume 01 - Page 027 1986-2-11 Higginson said he would file a written report with the clerk which he did. Mr. Skillings was then called upon by the chairman to report as to his examination of the sand, cement, and foundation so far as built, which he did. As to the foundation he expressed the fullest approval and stated that would stake his preofessional reputation upon its absolute solidity and durability. He agreed Mr. Evans in the condemnation of the sand and stated that he had already directed the superintendent not to permit the use of anymore of that character, and had also given him instructions as to the mixing and use of the cement. An adjournment was then taken until 10 o'clock the following morning to give the architect time make an appropiate estimate of the relative cost of pressed brick and stone, if used in the construction of the building according to the approved design. 1986-02-19 Board met at 10 AM pursuant to adjournment with the all members, the clerk, Architect Skillings, and contractor present. Mr. Skillings reported his estimate of the relative cost of stone and brick according to the respective designs, and the contractor asked for a few days more time in which to determine which material he would use, he having been given the option of using either. The request was granted. The board being advised that work upon the foundation would not be delayed in consequence. The record of the meeting of Feb 11 was read and approved and the board then adjourned, no other business being presented. 1896-2-26 Board met at 10:30AM pursuant to call of the chairman, all members, the clerk and contractor present. The contractor formally withdrew his proposition to substitute stone for pressed brick and Hills' sand brick in the construction of the building on account of the matierally greater cost of stone as revealed by the figure furnished by the stone cutters. He also stated that he had closed a contract with the Denny Clay Company of Seattle, - WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for February 1896 Volume 01 - Page 028 1896-2-26 for pressed brick and that he was ready to proceed with the construction of the building as required by the contract and specifications. The following resolution was the then offered and adopted upon motion of Mr. Higginson: "Inasmuch as this board heretofore expressed the sense in favor of changing the contstruction of the outer wall of the Normal School Building from pressed and sand brick, with stone trimmings to stone if the same could legally and safely be done, and now after a full investigation it is found the board has full legal right to make such change, if desired by the contractor and consented to by the sureties on his bond, but on account of the large amount of tooled work required to be done upon the stone, under any design and plan acceptable to this board. The expenses that would be incured by reason of such change make it impracticable to make the change contemplated though much desired by the board; therefore resolved. Then the contemplated change be abandoned and that the contractor is hereby instructed to proceed without delay under the original contract, plans and details." Adjourned. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33173
Title: WWU Board minutes 1896 January
Date: 1896-01
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes 1896 January.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189601
Text preview (might not show all results): 1896-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1896 Volume 01 - Page 023 1896-01-30 Board met pursuant to call at 2PM with all members, the clerk, architect and contractor present. The architect submitted to the board the supplementary drawings referred to in the record of the meeting of
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1896-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1896 Volume 01 - Page 023 1896-01-30 Board met pursuant to call at 2PM with all members, the clerk, architect and contractor present. The arch
Show more1896-01 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1896 Volume 01 - Page 023 1896-01-30 Board met pursuant to call at 2PM with all members, the clerk, architect and contractor present. The architect submitted to the board the supplementary drawings referred to in the record of the meeting of Dec 31, 1895, and the same were carefully examined by the board and explained by the architect. After a full discussion of the proposed change of material from brick to stone as indicated by the drawings, the following resolution was adopted. Resolved that it is the sense of this board that the plan and project of substituting stone instead of pressed brick and Hills sand brick in the outer courseof the Normal School buildings in its construction, should be presented to the attorney-general of the state of Washington, or his assistant, for his opinion as to the legality of the proposed change - WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1896 Volume 01 - Page 024 1896-01-30 and in case the opinion of said legal authority upholds the validity of such proposed change and the (?) on the bond of the contractors consent that such changes may be made, then that this board shall take the proper steps to adopt the plans and details submitted for such change. Adjourned until 10:30AM Jan 31st. Record approved Jan 31, 1896. O.H.Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. 1896-01-31 Board met at 10:30AM, pursuant to adjournment, all members and the clerk present the minutes of the meetings of Dec 31 and Jan 30 were read and approved. The architect presented his second certificate in favor of the contractor covering work done during the month of January, which certificate bears date Feb 1, 1896, and is as follows: This certifies that the contractor, William B Davey, is entitled to a payment of thirteen hundred and forty one dollars ($1341.00) in conformity with his contract with the local board of trustees of the State Normal School of New Whatcom, Wash for building the said State Normal School. "Amount of Contrat $34,448.80 minus previously certified = $33,896.10. Minus this certificate $1341.00 = $32,555.10. Skillings and Corner. This is an estimate for 497." The architect also reported verbally that he had in conformity with the clerk's request as dictated by Mr. Higginson, made a personal examination of the pressed brick which the Denny Clay Company of Seattle had previous to the award of the contract proposed to furnish at a stated price. He examined the various samples of the brick which were sumbitted to the board and stated that the lot in question, while of fairly good quality as represented, consisted of three distinct sizes and several shades of color. By request of the board he (?) mail a written report to the clerk. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for January 1896 Volume 01 - Page 025 1896-01-31 In the matter of the proposed change of interior material from pressed brick and Hills sand brick to sandstone, as noted in the record of the meeting of Jan 30, the chairman was authorized and directed to go to Olympia, taking with him the record of the proceedings of the board, together with such other papers as he may deem necessary, to submit to the attorney-general, or his assistant, the question as to whether such change can be made by agreement with the contractor and the consent of his sureties without in any way invalidating the contract. Upon motion of Mr. Edens vouchers were ordered certified to the state auditor for the issuance of warrants in payment of bills allowed as follows: Voucher 25 - favor of William B Davey $1072.80, 80% of second estimate on building contract. Voucher number 26 - favor of A. Lee. $51.00 12 and 3/4ths days (?) during month Jan. Voucher number 27 - favor of Skillings Corner $47.36, architects 2 1/2% commission on 1st and 2nd estimates. Adjourned, record approved Feb 11, 1896. O.H.Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33148
Title: WWU Board minutes December 1895
Date: 1895-12
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes December 1895.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189512
Text preview (might not show all results): 1895-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1895 Volume 01 - Page 021 1895-12-31 Board met to call of the chairman at 11AM. All members, the clerk, architect, superintendent, contractor, and engineer present. The minutes of the meetings of Nov 1 to Nov 14 inclusive were read and appro
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1895-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1895 Volume 01 - Page 021 1895-12-31 Board met to call of the chairman at 11AM. All members, the clerk, architect, superintendent, contractor
Show more1895-12 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1895 Volume 01 - Page 021 1895-12-31 Board met to call of the chairman at 11AM. All members, the clerk, architect, superintendent, contractor, and engineer present. The minutes of the meetings of Nov 1 to Nov 14 inclusive were read and approved. The clerk reported the receipt of a letter from the Deputy State Auditor stating that the files of "the Blade" and the "Rivers Publishing Co" for publishing the board's "Notice to Contractors," the former for $4.50 and the latter for $6.20, had each been raised by the State Printing Board to $6.00 and warrants issued accordingly. It appearing that the said State Printing Board has full authority under the law to raise or reduce any bill for advertising to make it conform to the price fixed therefor by statute. The board, while disapproving the entirely unnecessary charge of $2.30 against the Normal School appropriation, directed the clerk to make a proper record thereof and note in red ink the amount of the increase on vouchurs Nos. 15 and 20 covering said bills. The architects submitted to the board a report of the excavation for the buildings, showing the amount due the board according to the time of the contract as follows: "Amount of excavation as shown on drawings to basement floor level and included in contract 1516 yards." Amount of actual excavation as completed by engineer from the cross section of site, 828 yards." "Amount to be allowed the board by the contractor 688 yards at 25 cents a yard $172.00. Signed "Skillings and Corner." WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1895 Volume 01 - Page 022 1895-12-31 There being some questions between the contractor and engineer as the to the amount of excavation allowed and it appearing to the board unnecessary to make a settlement therefor at this meeting it was deemed as an accommodation to the contractor to allow him the full amount of his estimate, less the 20% to be retained by the board under the provisions of the contract. The contractor made a verbal proposition to the board to substitute sandstone for pressed brick and Hills sand brick in the contruction of the building at the same cost to the state, the stone to be from the new quarry on the Fairhaven Land Company's property about one quarter of a mile southeast of the building site, samples of which stone were presented for the examination of the board and the architects. The matter was discussed at considerable length, the architect and superintendent having given a favorable opinion as to the quality of the stone. As the propsed change, if made, would require new drawings of the elevations and exterior details, and if appearing from the statement of the contractor that such a change would be a material benefit to him, although giving the state a building which under ordinary circumstances would cost considerably more than the sum named in the contract, the architect was authorized to make the supplementary drawings necessary to show the board and the contractor the appearance of the building and manner of construction if built of stone, it being understood and agreed by the board, the contractor and architect that the contractor shall personally pay the full cost of said supplementary drawings if not adopted by the board, and if adopted he shall pay the full cost less the amount of this extra allowed him by written order of the architect for making the foundation wall six inches wider than is shown on the drawings if the building id built of brick. On motion of Mr. Edens vouchers were ordered- WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for December 1895 Volume 01 - Page 023 1895-12-31 certified to the state auditor in payment of bills allowed by the board as follows: Voucher Number 21 - favor of William B Davey, $442.16 being 80% of first estimate on building contract. Voucher Number 22 - favor of A. Lee. $14.00 for 3 and 1/2 days service as superintendent. Voucher number 23 - fave of A.C. Campbell $17.00 for engineering work. Voucher Number 24 - favor of O.H. Culver $102.90 for salary as clark and incidential expenses from Oct 1 to Jan 1. The contractors voucher (Number 21) was allowed in accordance with the following "Estimate for Contractor," signed by Skillings Corner and hearing date Jan 1, 1896. "51 (?) of stone work at $2.70." "Amt of excavation, 1340 yards at 25 cents." Amt allowed for drain pipes and sewer work." $137.70 + $335.00 + $80.00 = $552.70. No further business being presented the board adjourned. Record approved Jan 31, 1896. O.H.Culver, clerk. Eli Wilkin, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33330
Title: WWU Board minutes November 1895
Date: 1895-11
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes November 1895.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189511
Text preview (might not show all results): 1895-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1895 Volume 01 - Page 016 [transcript needed] WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1895 Volume 01 - Page 017 [transcript needed] WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1895 Volume 01 - Page 018 [transcript needed] W
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1895-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1895 Volume 01 - Page 016 [transcript needed] WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1895 Volume 01 - Page 017 [transcript needed
Show more1895-11 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1895 Volume 01 - Page 016 [transcript needed] WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1895 Volume 01 - Page 017 [transcript needed] WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1895 Volume 01 - Page 018 [transcript needed] WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1895 Volume 01 - Page 019 [transcript needed] WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1895 Volume 01 - Page 020 [transcript needed] WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for November 1985 Volume 01 - Page 021 1895-11-14 -struction of the building were identified by the signature of the chairman of the board and the contractor and ordered filed by the clerk together with the bond and contract. Adjourned. Record of meetings of Nov 1 to Nov 14 inclusive lead and approved Dec 31, 1895. O.H. Culver, Clerk. Eli Wilkins, chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33323
Title: WWU Board minutes October 1895
Date: 1895-10
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes October 1895.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189510
Text preview (might not show all results): 1895-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1895 Volume 01 - Page 013 [transcript needed] WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1895 Volume 01 - Page 014 [transcript needed] WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1895 Volume 01 - Page 015 [transcript needed] ##
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1895-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1895 Volume 01 - Page 012 Meetings of Oct. 12 to 18 Inclusive Oct. 12, 1895 - Board met pursuant to call of the Chairman at 10:30 AM, all memb
Show more1895-10 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1895 Volume 01 - Page 012 Meetings of Oct. 12 to 18 Inclusive Oct. 12, 1895 - Board met pursuant to call of the Chairman at 10:30 AM, all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meeting of Sept. 11 were read and approved. The following bills were presented and allowed on motion of Mr. Edens and ordered certified to the State Auditor for payment: Voucher No. 10 - favor of O. H. Culver, clerk, $76.00, for compensation as clerk from July 23 to Oct. 1; express [?] [?] view of building, $.75cents; rubber stamp $25cents. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1895 Volume 01 - Page 013 Voucher No. 11 - favor of R. C. Higginson, $3.95; for expenses of trip to Seattle as per order of the board. A recess was then taken until the 2:30pm to await arrival of architect W.P. Skillings and M.J. Carkeek from Seattle. Reconvening at that hour with these gentlemen present, the board held an afternoon and evening session, examining and considering the completed plans, specifications, and details for the construction of the building. The following day being Sunday, no formal meeting was held, but Mr. Skillings and Mr. Carkeek, accompanied by Mr. Wilkins and Edens, visited the grounds and reviewed the proposed site for the building, returning to Seattle by the afternoon train. Oct. 14, 1895 - Monday at 10 am, another meeting was held with all members and the clerk present. Upon motion of Mr. Higginson, seconded by Mr. Edens, the plans, specifications, and details for the construction of the Normal School building, as shown by the blue prints and accompanying descriptive specifications, prepared by Skillings & Corner, architects, and presented and explained to the board Oct. 12, 1895, as already recorded, were accepted, subject to such alterations as the board may hereafter direct, and the said architects were engaged to supervise the construction of the building, their compensation for said plans, specifications, details, working plans, and supervision to be five (5) percent of the amount for which the contract for construction shall be [set?]. A "Notice to Contractors," prepared by the chairman and clerk, as directed by the board, and of which a copy is hereto attached and made a part of the record, was adopted and the clerk was directed to have the same published three times in the Seattle Daily Post-Intelligencer, Daily Spokesman-Review, at Spokane, and the Tri-Weekly Blade, at New Whatcom. The clerk was also directed to have 25 copies of a blank form of bidders' bond and 25 copies of a form of bid printed at the office of Edson and Irish, according to the forms furnished by the board, the cost of said printing to be $5.50. No further business was transacted at this session. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1895 Volume 01 - Page 014 Oct. 15, 1895 - The board reconvened at 4:30 PM Tuesday with all members and the clerk present. The chairman read a letter from W.P. Skillings, architect, in relation to plans, and requesting that the firm of Skillings and Corner be allowed two hundred dollars ($200) on account. On motion of Mr. Higginson, the plans of Skillings and Corner for the Normal School building having been fully accepted as shown by the record, the request was granted and the chairman and clerk were directed to certify the necessary voucher to the State Auditor upon attaining the required signatures of the payees. Upon motion of Mr. Higginson it was ordered that Mr. A. Lee, of New Whatcom, be employed as building superintendent on the part of the trustees during the period of construction, if the board and Mr. Lee can agree upon the question of compensation. Adjourned. Oct. 18, 1895 - The board, with all members and the clerk present, met at the grounds at 3:30pm, with Engineer A. R. Campbell, and made a careful examination of the proposed site for the building. Adjourning then to the usual meeting place Mr. Edens moved that the vote of Aug. 16 by which the building was located in conformity with the contour line, as recommended by E. O. Schwagerl, landscape engineer, be reconsidered. Mr. Higginson seconded the motion, which was carried, the chairman voting "No." Mr. Edens then moved that the building be located as follows: "Beginning at an elevation of 335 feet above the city datum, at a point 350 ft. N.E. and 250 ft. S.W. from the North Corner post of the tract, and running thence S.W. parallel with the line of High Street 85 feet; thence N.E. 150 feet parallel with the line of High Street, and thence S.W. 85 feet to the place of beginning." The motion was seconded by Mr. Higginson and on a vote being taken Mr. Higginson and Mr. Edens voted "Aye" and the chairman "No." The chairman was directed that the following record be made of his vote: - WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for October 1895 Volume 01 - Page 015 [Oct. 18, 1895, continued from Vol. 01 - page 014] - "The chair votes "No" for the reason that the location of the building as shown by the record of Aug. 16 was made upon the report of an expert landscape engineer and at an expense to the state of $50, and the chair can see no reason why that location should be superseded by a location not based on the opinion of experts in that line of work, and, in the opinion of the chair, to the detriment of the interests of the state." Mr. Edens stated that he had originally voted to locate the building as recommended by Mr. Schwagerl solely in deference to that gentleman's judgment, but as much opposition to the location as [many?] had since developed that he felt it to be his duty to bring the matter again before the board and vote for the change, especially as it was strongly advised by the architect Mr. Skillings, and by Mr. Carkeek. Mr. Higginson stated that the change was in accordance with his views as indicated by his vote against the original location, and added that he had been informed by Mr. Skillings that he would upon his return to Seattle formally advise the change in a letter to the board. Upon motion of Mr. Edens A. R. Campbell was employed to mark by property stakes the precise location of the building as shown by the above record. The following buills were read and approved and ordered certified to the State Auditor for payment: - Voucher No. 12 - favor of Skillings and Corner, $200.00, first partial payment for plans and specifications. Voucher No. 13 - favor of Edson and Irish, $5.50, printing blank forms for bids and bidders' bonds. Voucher No. 14 - favor of O. H. Culver, clerk, $7.00 - sundry expenses for typewriting, telephoning, postage, and mounting plans. No further business bing presented the board adjourned. Record of meetings from Oct. 12 to Oct. 18, inclusive, approved at the close of the meeting of Nov. 7, 1895. O. H. Culver, Eli Wilkins, Clerk Chairman ##
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Identifier: wwu:33324
Title: WWU Board minutes September 1895
Date: 1895-09
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes September 1895.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189509
Text preview (might not show all results): 1895-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1895 Volume 01 - Page 011 1895-09-11 Meeting of Sept. 11, 1895. BOARD met pursuant to call of the chairman at 11 am, all members and the clerk present. Incomplete minutes of the several meetings held from the 24th to the 29th of August, inc
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Show more1895-09 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1895 Volume 01 - Page 011 1895-09-11 Meeting of Sept. 11, 1895. BOARD met pursuant to call of the chairman at 11 am, all members and the clerk present. Incomplete minutes of the several meetings held from the 24th to the 29th of August, inclusive, were read and the clerk asked for instructions as to the extent of the record desired upon the examination and adoption of plans. These being given and the record completed accordingly, the record was approved. The formal report of M.J. Carkeek upon the plans of Skillings and Corner, marked "Normal," was read and filed, as was also a letter from him in relation to brick and referring also to some suggested changes in the plans for the building in order to admit of its proper construction within the limit fixed. The board being desirous of hastening the completion of the plans and specifications it was deemed advisable for one of the members to go to Seattle to confer with the architects and the boards adviser, Mr. Carkeek. Mr. Higginson having signified his willingness to go it was so ordered upon motion of Mr. Edens. WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for September 1895 Volume 01 - Page 012 1895-09-11 [continued from page 11] The question of the clerk's compensation was brought before the board by the chairman and after some discussion the amount was fixed, upon motion of Mr. Higginson, at $400 ayear, as suggested by Mr. Edens. The following bills were read and approved and ordered certified to the state auditor for payment: VOUCHER NO. 4, favor of O.H. Culver, clerk, $11.32; For expenses of trip to Seattle and Tacoma, as per order of the board, $600; Expressage on printed matter from Olympia, $1.25; postage stamps, $1.00; telegraphing, $3.17. VOUCHER NO. 5, favor of R.C. Higginson, $6.85; For better book, $3.00; record book ##
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Identifier: wwu:33309
Title: WWU Board minutes August 1895
Date: 1895-08
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes August 1895.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189508
Text preview (might not show all results): 1895-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1895 Volume 01 - Page 005 1895-08-15 and 1895-08-16 Meetings August 15th and 16th 1895 Board met pursuant to call of the chairman with all members and the clerk present also Prof. E.O. Schwagerl of Seattle landscape engineer and A.R. Campbell.
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1895-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1895 Volume 01 - Page 005 1895-08-15 and 1895-08-16 Meetings August 15th and 16th 1895 Board met pursuant to call of the chairman with all memb
Show more1895-08 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1895 Volume 01 - Page 005 1895-08-15 and 1895-08-16 Meetings August 15th and 16th 1895 Board met pursuant to call of the chairman with all members and the clerk present also Prof. E.O. Schwagerl of Seattle landscape engineer and A.R. Campbell. The minutes of the meeting of July 29th were read and approved. Prof. E.O. Schwagerl, having completed the work of which he was engaged by the board, read his report relative to the location of the building upon the site accepted and designated by the state, indicating the bounds of such location to be marked by the engineer and also making some special suggestions relative to the Improvement WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1895 Volume 01 - Page 006 1895-08-15 and 1895-08-16 (continued from page 5) of the adjoining grounds and the establishment there if possible a public park. Upon motion of Mr. higginson the report was accepted, with thanks, and orders filed, the acceptance, however, not carrying with it the adoption of the recommendations, professor schwagerl recommending, verbally, that the board first visit to the ground and view the site indicated, after having it staked by the engineer. Mr. higginson reported verbally that he had, as directed, conferred with the engineer, Mr. Campbell, as to the best method to adopt in making the survey for the Contour map, and had agreed with him upon the cross-section system, in accordance with which two Maps had been made - one showing the Contour and elevations of the ground, and the other the location with reference to platted streets, sewers Etc . The following bills were allowed and ordered certified to the state auditor for payment: Voucher number one: favor of Eli Wilkins $54.90. For expenses of trip to Eastern Washington and Olympia as per order of the board July 12th 1895. Voucher number 2: favor of post-intelligencer Company Seattle $8.50. 43 publications of notice to Architects. Voucher number 3: favor of E.O. Schwagerl, Seattle, $50 . for examination of grounds and location of buildings as per report above referred to. The board then adjourned to meet at the grounds at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday August 16th to examine proposed site. 1895-08-16 August 16th 1845 Board met pursuant to adjournment, at the grounds, all members and the clerk present, and also A.R. Campbell, engineer, who had stated staked the proposed location of the building appropriately as indicated by professor schwagerl . After a careful examination of the area included within the stakes and some discussion as to the frontage Mr. Edens moved that the building be located in accordance with the report of Mr. Schwagerl and as staked by the engineer. Mr. higginson WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1895 Volume 01 - Page 007 1895-08-16 [continued from page 6] moved as an amendment that the building be located on the site designated by Mr. Schwagerl, but that the frontage be parallel with High Street, instead of being made to conform to the contour line as recommended. A vote being taken the amendment was lost, Mr. Higginson voting "Aye", Mr. Edens "No" and the chairman "No". A vote was then taken on the original motion, which was carried, Mr. Edens voting "Aye", Mr. Higginson "No" and the chairman "Aye". The clerk was directed to send proper notice of the location to such architects as had expressed a desire to be informed of the selection. No further business being presented, the board adjourned. Record approved Aug. 24, 1895. O.H. Culver, Clerk Eli Wilkin, Chairman. Meetings of Aug. 24 to 29 inclusive. Board met pursuant to call of the chairman at 1:30pm, all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meeting of Aug. 15 and 16 were read and approved. The chairman then submitted the following resolution which was adopted: WHEREAS On the 21st day of August 1895, O.H. Culver, clerk of this board, was requested and authorized by individual members of this board to go to Seattle and Tacoma and confer with expert builders of established reputations for ability and integrity and see upon what terms their services could be engaged to begin upon such plans and specifications for a Normal School building as may be submitted to them by this board and determine whether said plans and specifications can be carried out within the limits of the appropriation therefor, and WHEREAS, He made said trip as informally directed by individual members of the board, therefore BE IT RESOLVED, That the action of said members in the premisis be and the same WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1895 Volume 01 - Page 008 1895-08-24 to 29 inclusive [continued from page 7] is hereby approved and a report from the clerk in said matter is hereby called for." The clerk therefore submitted his report, together with a statement of his expenses, and the same was accepted and ordered filed. The clerk was then directed to telegraph to Mr. Morgan Carkeek, of Seattle, and Mr Geo. B. Evans, of Tacoma, the two gentlemen recommended in his report, and ask them to be here Monday morning, Aug. 26, the compensation ofr their services to be $10 a day and expenses, the aggregate, however, not to exceed $50 for each. The messages were immediately sent. The chairman reported that the use of two desirable rooms on the second floor of the Lighthouse block had been tendered to the board free of charge for the examination and consideration of the various plans for the building which had been submitted, and the offer being accepted the said plans were at once removed to said rooms from the clerk's office, where they had all been received prior to the expiration of the time designated in the "Notice to Architects". Chairs and tables being provided the plans were at once opened and arranged for examination. It was found that twenlve separate and distinct designs had been submitted, in addition to two "alternate" designs for exteriors, the vairous distinguishing marks being as follows: "Classicus," "Norman," "Tides," a sketch of a "Flag," "Trophonious," letter "V," a circle within a triangle, "Light and Air," "Bellingham," "Sehome," "High Street," and "The Holly." The remainder of the afternoon was spent in examination of the various designs, the board adjourning at 6 o'clock until 9 o'clock am, Monday, Aug. 26. Aug. 26, 1895: Board convened in room 17 in the Lighthouse block, pursuant to adjournment, all members present. Mr. Carkeek, to whom reference is made in the preceding minutes, arrived on the morning boat from Seattle, but Mr. Evans was WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1895 Volume 01 - Page 009 1895-08-26 to 29 [continued from page 8] not present, he having telegraphed the clerk Saturday evening that it would be impossible for him to attend for reasons which were set forth in a letter to the clerk received Monday morning and read to the board. Later in the day, after consultation with Mr. Carkeek, the board directed the clerk to endeavor by telegraph to secure the service of Mr. Bigelow, of Tacoma, to assist in making the estimates upon the plans and if unable to get him to wire Mr. A. J. Wells, of Seattle, who had signified to Mr. Carkeek his readiness to assist in the work, if called upon. The clerk did as directed and receiving an answer from Tacoma that Mr. Bigelow could not come wired Mr. Wells in Mr. Carkeek's name to be here Tuesday morning. The board held two sessions during the day -- morning and afternoon, both being occupied solely in the examination of the plans. This work was resumed Tuesday morning, Aug. 27, at the same place, with all members, the clerk and Mr. Carkeek present. The clerk was directed to bring from his office the sealed envelope containing the names of the architects submitting the plans, those marked "V," "[circle within a triangle]," "Light and Air," "Bellingham," "Sehome," "High Street," and "The Holly" having been examined to the satisfaction of the board and rejected. The identity of the architects submitting these several designs having been ascertained the clerck was directed to return those marked "V" to Mr. Moller, Everett; those marked "[circle within a triangle]" to Mr. A.F. Heide, Everett; "Light and Air" to Mr. L.G. Bird, Seattle; "Bellingham," "Sehome," and "High St." to Mr. A. Lee, New Whatcom; and "The Holly," to Mr. Wm Cox, New Whatcom. Later in the day the other envelopes were opened and it was fount that the plans marked "Classicus" had been submitted by Mr. H.M. Black, of Fairhaven; those marked "Normal" by Skillings and Corner, of Seattle; "Flag" by "Chamberlin and Siebrand," Seattle; "Trophonious" by W. Ferris White, Everett; and "Tides" by Seaton and [illegible], Spokane. All of these were held for further examination. Mr. Wells not having arrived either by boat or train Mr. Carkeed wired to him again requesting an answer. No other business WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1895 Volume 01 - Page 010 1895-08-26 to 29 [continued from page 9] was transacted during the day. Mr. Skillings and Mr. Chamberlin, who were both in the city, were called before the board separately and were each permitted to make some changes in their respective designs to conform to ideas suggested by the board, which then adjourned until Wednesday afternoon to give the experts time to make their estimates upon Mr. Black's design and the other architects above mentioned time to make the suggested alterations in their plans. Aug. 28, 1895. Mr. Wells arrived in the morning and went to work with Mr. Carkeek. In the afternoon the board held a short session and listened to explanations from Mr. Black and Mr. White relative to their respective plans, but transacted no official business and adjourned until 8:30 o'clock Thursday morning. Aug. 29, 1895. Board met at 8:30 pursuant to adjournment and continued in session until noon in the consideration of plans and estimates, those of Mr. Skillings and Mr. Chamberlin having been resubmitted with the suggested modifications. Reconvening at 1 o'clock the consideration of the plans and estimates was resumed and the matter in hand was finally disposed of by the adoption of a motion made by Mr. Edens that the plans submitted under the name of "Normal" by Skillings and Corner, of Seattle be accepted, subject to such alterations or modifications as the board may see fit to suggest or direct. The following resolution was then adopted: "WHEREAS Messrs. Eldridge and Cosgrove tendered to this board the free use of two desirable rooms in the Lighthouse block during this examination and consideration of plans for the building from Aug. 24 to 29 inclusive, and this board, to its great convenience had the use of said rooms, therefore BE IT RESOLVED that the thanks of this board WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for August 1895 Volume 01 - Page 011 1895-08-26 to 29 [continued from page 10] be and the same hereby are tendered to Mr. Eldridge and Mr. Cosgrove for this courtesy and manifest desire to give the board every possible assistance in its work." The board further engaged the services of Mr. M. J. Carkeek to see that the plans and specifications as finally adopted shall embody the modifications and details suggested by the board, and that the entire design and plan can be carried out for a sum not to exceed the $36,000 named in the "Notice to Architects," it being understood and agreed with Mr. Carkeek that his compensation for this service shall be $50.00. Record approved Sept. 11, 1895. O.H. Culver, Clerk Eli Wilkin, Chairman. ##
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Identifier: wwu:33245
Title: WWU Board minutes July 1895
Date: 1895-07
Description: WWU Board of Trustees minutes July 1895.
Digital Collection: Board of Trustees of WWU Meeting Minutes
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: University Archives
Related Collection: Western Washington University Board of Trustees Records
Local Identifier: wwuarc_bot_189507
Text preview (might not show all results): 1895-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1895 Volume 01 - Page 002 1895-07-12 The first meeting of the local Board of Trustees of the Washington State normal school at new Whatcom called for purpose of organisation was held at the store of RC higginson in new Whatcom Washington at 4 o&
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): 1895-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1895 Volume 01 - Page 002 1895-07-12 The first meeting of the local Board of Trustees of the Washington State normal school at new Whatcom called
Show more1895-07 WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1895 Volume 01 - Page 002 1895-07-12 The first meeting of the local Board of Trustees of the Washington State normal school at new Whatcom called for purpose of organisation was held at the store of RC higginson in new Whatcom Washington at 4 o'clock p.m. of the twelfth day of July ad 1895 . there were present J. J. Eden's Eli Wilkins and R.C. Higginson . on motion of Mr. Edens, Eli Wilkins was nominated and elected permanent chairman of said local board, and on motion of Mr. Wilkins R.C. Higginson was elected temporary Clerk. The matter of the election of a permanent clerk was then taken up by the board and various applications were presented and considered. After some discussion the board proceeded to elect by ballot, and after several ballots, O. H. Culver, having received the requisite majority, was declared elected. After some discussion as to the best method to pursue in inaugurating the work of the board the following resolution was adopted Whereas It is believed by the board that it would facilitate its work to have its chairman visit Cheney Ellensburg and other cities of the state to gain all the information possible as to plans for buildings manner of construction and methods of conducting the business of local boards of normal schools therefore Resolved: that the chairman be and hereby is authorized and directed to visit such cities for the sake as he may deem necessary or advisable for the purpose above indicated and report to the board for its WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1895 Volume 01 - Page 003 1895-07-12 approval, the expense of such trip properly chargeable to the state. Mr. higginson tendered to the board the free use of his storeroom adjoining the post office has a meeting place as long as it should be convenient to use it for that purpose and the offer was accepted with Thanks. The board then adjourned until August 1st at 4 o'clock p.m. unless sooner called together by the chairman. Record approved July 23rd 1895. 1895-07-23 Second meeting July 23rd 1895. The chairman of the board having returned from his trip to Cheney and other cities sooner than was expected a meeting of the board was held pursuant to his call at the designated Place Tuesday afternoon July 23rd all members and the clerk present the minutes of the meeting of July 12th we read and approved . The chairman then read a detailed report of his trip taken pursuant to the resolution adopted July 12th which report upon motion of Mr. higginson was accepted approved and ordered filed. The chairman also read a letter from Professor P. A. Getz, Principle of the state normal school at Ellensburgh written in response to Major wilkins's request before the organisation of the board. For the latter's suggestions as to buildings Etc which letter was ordered filed for future reference . Various other letters and Communications to the board and individual members thereof were presented and ordered filed. The matter of obtaining places for the building was discussed at some length and upon motion of Mr. higginson it was ordered that the board insert an advertisement in the Seattle Daily Post Intelligencer three times, calling for plans to be submitted within 30 days from date of call and specifying the WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1895 Volume 01 - Page 004 1895-07-23 general conditions of the competition and that said competition be open to all the architects of the state of Washington and no others. It was further ordered upon motion of Mr. Edens that the chairman and clerk prepare the advertisement calling for said plans and submit it to the other members of the board for their approval. It was ordered upon motion of Mr. higginson that Mr. E. O. Schwagerl, superintendent of parks at Seattle, be employed to locate the building and the chairman was requested to correspond with him as to the making of a contour map and arrange for his visit . Upon motion of Mr. Edens the clerk was authorized and directed to procure the necessary account Books and stationery record and letter books, making requisition upon the state printing board for such needed stationary as can be obtained from the state printing office without charge against the normal school appropriation. The board then adjourned subject to the call of the chairman. Record approved July 29th 1895 . 1895-07-29 Meeting July 29th 1895. Board met pursuant to call of the chairman at 4 p.m. all members and the clerk present. The minutes of the meeting of July 23rd we read and approved. The chairman read a letter from Mr. Schwagerl relative to the making of a contour map and transmitting instructions for the work with suggestions as to the various plans that might be followed. The question of the employment of a local engineer to do the work was discussed and Mr. A.R. Campbell was sent for and came before the board and read the instructions WWU Board of Trustees meeting minutes for July 1895 Volume 01 - Page 005 1895-07-29 And suggestions of Mr. Schwagerl and stated that he could and would if desired make the map according to the directions given and that the cost of the work probably would not exceed $30 . on motion of Mr. higginson Mr. Campbell was employed to make the map as directed and Mr. higginson was empowered to decide within which of the three methods for making the survey suggested by Mr. Schwagerl should be adopted . The chairman reported verbally that he and the clerk had prepared an advertisement for plans for the building in accordance with the instructions of the board and that the same had been submitted to and approved by the other members of the board and had been published three times as directed. A printed copy of said notice is here too attached. The chairman stated that he would notify Mr. Schwagerl where is presence here would be required for the location of the buildings. No further business being presented the board adjourned. Record approved August 15th 1895. ##
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Identifier: wwu:29287
Title: M. L. Stangroom report on construction of the BB&BC Railroad
Date: 1890
Description: Fifteen-page report regarding the construction of the Bellingham Bay & British Columbia railroad (for which he served as engineer).
Digital Collection: Stangroom (Marc LaRiviere) Papers
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Related Collection: M.L. (Marc La Riviere) Stangroom papers
Local Identifier: stangroom1_2
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Show more. :J.?.·: ;. t�ir;· . ', '• ! i ! ..... ·-··------·--- ·--.. . . (l) __ .:,0--- ...,--:. ·�·e ·----------------------,-----------------------· · · • o·o .• oo·. oo· •. ----------�----._:·· ______ --------· To the Pres.ident arid Directors of the B ...B.&,.B .. C.R.R.Co .. 1 · • ---.-. ·.: Gentlemen: - . I ttfhere-with to lay before you a condensed repo-rt of' .woFk . - . . . . . . . and -operatior.i.S 'conducted by me, in consultation with and u�der . ·.. !:t ' ./ :.� .. . ·., . .-- . � : . ; _: : .. the general direct-ion of your President, since 27th May -1888, . . .. ·. . {.t; ' . when I received the appontment of Engineer and·.Sllp.erint,endent_, of your Co,_.pa.ny. . . . On arriving here on 1st June, y,-our p�ty, consisting of about 3800 acl'.es of land, a small wharf \:b'uiit. 1'�1 /i .ii ?.1 .;; 1883 fror:1 which ·a railroad had been.graded about 3:Ilfi'.�$' and track laid about 1 1-3 miles to Whatcom Creek 1 ·tim. -��s �:_: l��-�. dwellings, an� old store- and ··black-smith· shop-, and . tools _ and .horses, was turned over to me by your Agetit whose appointment as Agent was s0,on ffterwar-ds transf·,... :- .. · . ·., m e,.;, so; and Whatco.o., separated from it and by half a_ mile, by .. ·;·· t:� . .Cre-ek Whatcom of forest, rn:>t more than 3 or 400 people. · Bellingham and Fairhaven lying on the Bay and about 2 .mtles south of Sehome contained perhaps 50 more. ---------------------------------- Railroad location and construction. ••••• : 0: ••.•• ' After a firtnirrht sp�nt. ;r,,-.studying the situation and �ki):� · . . . cursory exa.mit�tions of the count;, I obtained a co·��e of ., Assistant Engineers from Seattle�,. organized an. ·Engineers· corps, :ind cor.1I:J.enced the surveys for a 1Railroad to connect Bellingham "· Bay with the Cari.adian Pa,cific Ry. A thorough investigatior::. having convinced me that the line locc1..ted ir:. 1884 as far as Nooksack River could be mucl1 L!:proved upon, I atandor.:.ed the two ..11iles of grading-done iiorth of ., C\ ·r·1 ·. '}-:::>t.. �JI�rikf The settlement of Sehone or New Whatcom contained at· t,4a£ not ove·r ":i ·j . �� :� �.-•·---.. -i_ . . :1 . , ;' (2) ---0--Whatcom Creek, and, after �uch slow and tedious work in running . many lines through the almost impenetratable forest jungle, 'I obtained a line 4000 feet shorter with better grade$and aligrune� and which cost $16.000 less to build than it wou.ld have done to complete the old line. No pains were spared in getting a good locat"ion combined with economy of construct ion., and I feel satisfied that we have obtained a first class road at a very moderate cost, considering the country through which it runs. The � Engineers and Chie.f Officials of the C .P.R. have repeatedly told me that ,it is eqµal to any ·par½'-- and superior ·to �:ah of their line_, in every respect '- excepting in the lightn¢Sis �f· our s 1 . ..·-•�11!· . rails, 50 Lbs .per yard o •; . .. ·; and structures,as also map and profile of the aair.i. line. In the Summer of 1888-, having -streagtbitltaed and partially-:E�-d the old ,! j -� •: wharf and trestle approach an.d repaired and put the road b-ed and track through towr.i. ir:i. good order, I co:mmenc-ed clearing and constr:uct iion beyond Vmat com Cre .::. k. The Winter rains eoming early and ti1e shortness of the winter days making it unprofitable to do .more work than immediately necessary,we stopped for the winteJ;after clearing and grading a few mile.s besides clea.r::j.ng and making roads and incidental to constructior.. .ln 1889 we with loca t ior1 arid cor.struct ion as ��ppeared. to warrar1t. other work re,sumed,�nd proceeded fast as circumstances and funds The track reached Nooksack Rive·r in September 1890, and the .3ri tish Boundary. on 1st March 1891. We found r.o gravel or other __ :aterial suitable for Ballast, (excepting a small quantity of Coal Ci-nders in heaps of :r::.irie refuse at What�om) until we reached Nooksack River at 15 r:.1iles, so after completing the Ballasting from the River to ·the Bound-��.:.,.: ,,·.•:,;':·_'c:·',:.,,;_;kf • :...... · ....._,:·.··. . (3) -----0--�· we have b-een working baek towards town and have now almost completed the Ballasting of the entire line and put it in first class condition.· We· have buil ti4 · stall round house and turntable at New Whatcom �d turntable and shed at Sumas, and tn: a-11 � 5-4 . � . ... miles, of spur and sidings;. We have built:and are o�·ia � connection with the ·p.P.T.Co, a telegraph line. the whole lerigt.h of' our road. . • .Ra.ilr.oad Ope·ration • -----. -------------• •.• o-o ••• In January 1889 ., we eGDaenee,d hauling piles, and �-�• laat,. . . having complet.ri the SBall Saw Mill, we cQrneneed �- t.t ' with logs cut OD, � 14.n«. and hauled gyer our r�:... of July, 189-0, we ,e,o-:mmene·ed r� :� . �:· _ <l '•'•':'.'·.': --:.::-.-•··,•.· /f�Ef� 4-tll ��'"_>_ lil�I.)-> . , mile, extending the distance operate� as ea.eh �ee:ssivle miles were put into running order. regular train servi.ce, 2;· ,� 6n fir:st of .April our · ..•·,y: :s ( 2 trains per day } reached the B&undaiy at Sumas City, 23 1-2 miles, our trains still consisting of a Caboose and box car for passengers a.nd a box and flat for freight, or two each train,.._in addition to the passengers and w.U. freight bring in logs from the Camps being established along our line. On 22nd li<Jf June, the C.P.R.ran their first express train ' ,.. from Vancouver to the Boundary, taking on at �.ission J:uneti.on a couple of coaches from the Pacific express which it met there; and we took it on from the 3oundary to New �'ihatco.m, wh:ere we made close connection\ with Stea.mer Premier, for Po!fT9wnsend, Seattle and Tacoma,. Returning we took the F.a.st Bound passengers which had arrived on the Premier from up Sound points, to the Boundary, where we turned the train over to_j:.he C .P.R. which :e� .-.. :_ �---:--· i ' (41, conne.cted· at the Missi,�b. wt.th_ the Atlantic �xpress ,_ -?..r.i.c. whi;;h <3.elivered passengers an<l coac::.1es for the East to it "before proceeding t'o \/aµcouve�. _ 'I'.his- d2.jly e?Cpr_es_s _service has since _ cont inuf:'d_, - the St.ea:per -Eastern Oreg-on ai terr..a t inF 1.vi th th_e . . . . .. ' . . . . Premier urider an a:JTee.:ient ;x.de with. t_he TraffiG depart:ment of .. . . . . . ' . ' ·•- _ '• . ... , . ••,.:\.'..I. Under th-is a�sreement they now Give us all their through b'usiness jetween Eastern ar�d Sound points, which formerly passed through Vancouver. I have also just made satisfactory rates on Iron_ Ore to be brought over th"e C�P .. R. to ·-New Vfua.tcom for shipraent to Tacoma. The_ through Eastern r,asser�§:'er travel both ways has averag:ed since 22nd June-., 65 per day besides local business to Th::e: through ·' freight is OI."!lY just begin.ni-ng to seek this channel 1' but is· points on C .P.R. Eas't of Brar1d.on and on our line. . . ; . - . .. :. . . -� � .,.; , ., . : :·,:;: - rapidly. increasing in quanti tg:; · so far it has averaged 10 tons per d.:t.7. We are also beginning to ship Shinsles East, hz.ying so far shipped 17 car loads. .. •• ' Vie expect next uor!th to ship the hop crop from the ?fooksack Valley East over the C .P.R. We rim, ir. _addi'tili>n to.the exi_)ress, .two rnixe-d. trains to SUID.as for :freight and local passenf;er busin<ess, :1nd ·run two or three trains dail�/ to i)ring in logs, piles ar�d cord ·wood; we are. also . .,· carrying the U .S .:!viails. I append table of . gross earnt.r,.gs, and disbursements with reference to which I would state ihat the eost of tra_ck .maintena.nc_e for July is :;,.,.uch higher ,than it wil·l be , after being fully "?" ·';. , • ballasted, and SODe expenses iLcidental to transfer of trains h3,ve also been done away with, :_yhereas our . t-1- �->e2.rnin::;-s are likely to increase as t�e efforts n•:JW bei:1:c made by the C.P .. R. to obtain freight. t2.ke effect. ·-, �-:·· . '· �" �-4, -J -- We have also a.;reed 1'dth the Dorimitn Express -Co to carry tlleir business Jver our " .. '· ' · ,_ �ine for 40 percent of their gross earninGs. '' •; (5} ,: •• o ..... ----------------•.••• 0,••..• Our Rolling stock consists of two old lgcomot'ives brc;mght from ..; "£ . th " . , is about worn out; ,., e Bl 1._ac.r:l, D'· ''1�ona. 1v11ne, · t,ne s1:1a11er o f wuicn 1)ut the larger one has just been built �ver in our shops, :1nd is now a very - serviceable Engine. We have also a good new Baldwin passep.ger Engine, and a Mogul freight ·Engine has beeL ordered. We have just recei ved fron Troy two new co.aches, a11d a combination Passenger and Baggage car. We have also a 4.8 ?asseng-er coach whieh we :ma,(lte here, a Caboose which �a$, .sest last year from- San Fra.neiseo, 50 old c_a.rs built by Mr �il:.k and not accepted by the C.P.R. which we have put in repai-r s:0 as to be good, · ( 12 as box and 18 as tlat car s ) and we have ais:o· 12 flat cars and 12 Rair of logging trucks built by us here-•. 3ranch R.ail Road t,o Lake Vv'hatcon. --·-----� -oOo---------In the fall of 1888 I i:iade a preliminary locati ;r.:, OL the South side of V{.natcon Creek for a branch Rail-road 5 miles long to Lake What�oE:. In 1890, I found and located a ::ietter thouc-h sofilewt.at loq;er liLe le<1..vir1rr our main liri.e at the Sun,ni t ., 3 miles from the tovn-1, a.nd runr�r.g to the L4-ke oa.:. the :,J::,rtr-� si.de of �. vn:atcoD Creek. ThP_ � •l..,,.. • ., 'I.he cost of eith-er woulJ riot ex�eed $75.00C. · · e i.;�t ;__ Ii, 'uuildirn� � th1_·s branch would be to rea,.;.h the fine OOJ a:.-1d extensive �jdy of t.im.ber lying- a.round. the S,:;uti:: end of· the • .�•i,. Lake and t8 retair::. the tr?,cle between the South f )rk of �c'i:::s,;;.ck and t.he Sout ..-"1 end of the Lake which nay� otherwise 1..J-,;1 .., el.+he-r,_. ... .,i, .._I which passes a few �iles fr:Jm it. the S. .L .S .&.E .R:,r, ·t,..., C:.=-a++ V'- le, w v_...... -or An;::r>orti=>s, or· b"ly a line --- be diverted. .._,, • 1 to Fairhaven. ·I .I (6) -:�� --0 �..:- .•· '!'he re:�ent devel,opmert ... s of Coal on the East side or the Lake wc::;.ld appe:::�r to warrant the expectation� of considerable t� tide water, though to do that 0:1 a lar;;� s,:::ale would require considerable out lay for tracks and bunkers beyond the above naned figures. - Goal Prospecting. 00000:0:ooooo In 1838 & 89, .we did eor�iderable prospecting_ f_�r coal on the Tributaries of the Noo-ksa.ck River'. T�e only in¢.icati,ans which I felt warranted in followiri� up and spending.money on -w:£re on Ar.1.ders rm Creek about ten n:iles N .E. of the Bav and abe:i:ic\ .5 miles J . •.·. ' ..., .. , .-.� There we f oun<l: .. a :y.ei,� of East of our na.in line at 6 miles out. fai r quality though dirty semibituninous Coal from 4 t.o 7' 1-2 ' ·:r:;e sank i.:.1 it about 40 feet, as far as we &a,1Ii1:d wit not. t :ruachinery, and followed it some distance, . ,. • -:, ,; --':·-.,,,-;,+ 1·+ '-,-""st +,.. s+np unt.;1 ,.... e ('.,oulct· ;">.vr\T",t,1· nue ·th-e S\•1•. ..'..:1y1··np- � '--'-' •. •• .,_,• ..., '-•,_J-�V ':..J _ - \, V V' \..: _ ...L.- V'J· _. ..., ,._.., ., - l::� al-"'Q eit2'!.er ::.:y �irillir.:-g- 0r with a steam.Enr;ine. This Sumner we.are agair.. prc,s_pe-:tir:g out s-o far without rauch result. Snall Saw Mill • . . • : 0: .... Early iE 1339 ,, we ::milt a s1�:all Saw Mill of about 4-000 feet Capacity _per l:0---.::r. I operated it supplyir.:.g- our o-w-n needs ::or 1838 -:Jf.it i.l :-::--:rver:::oer 1890, wher:. the ri.e·. Saw Mill beir1g almost {'\T,0 ._,..,,I,..., J . a. : :) · inc�e/.se t.l�e Stat e,.,=�"--.i,.i=:-v� , .... --o�-1- -� -r i- +.,�-� ..,rrro ,.:,.. s uso-1 +·J..l1 0 H'.hrr1· ;· 0 .,.1,_. ..... u ....,, -·• b l··:al ·"',·..· .. and. ,.,, .. �i ------· ...... {7} ----·:O:----- life time. By it you will s ee ,it earned $26 .·6?5 .82 a'bove ''its running expenses. over and .. New Saw Mill. ---:o:-·--- In October 1889, we commenced bU.ildin� the Bew Saw Mill. It has been constructed in the .most thourough r!.nd substantial sa.nn:er and started up for the first time on the 15th January 1891 Since t her. some additions, planers, dry kiln, lath Mill &c, aave been Bade to it, so.me of which .are still u1lfini.s�tl:•. It has a capacity of about 10.000 feet per hour, and¥ oow··in operation as a. sepll!!jat� and indep�ndent department .·'lili• · :i? ·the · --�;-' . .. _. .. - ·, 2anas-en:ent of Mr Atkinson, wJio takes his instructions�:;,�:>� ···:..·\1L · reports to t11e Presidents offi0e direct. ...·,.. . �.:. �· ,,· •••• 00 •...• In November 1889, we commenced t he const ruction of the Eleetric Light Station and plant with one Engine and one·65 Arc light Brush dyrfin:o ( of 2000 .C .P .Capacity each ) and coa:nenced operatine it on. the 4th of February .1890 with 19 lights. As consumption ±n·:!reased and ·warranted we added two more 65 Arc light dynamos and one 850 { 16 C .P. Capacity ) West.ingholis:e -. incandescent dynamo and increased the power by the addition of th� Ene:i:;:).e 2.r:c!. ooiler which had beer. in the· SE1all Saw Mill. 1r�le ct.. re r:.O'\¥ suppl�ling, to the City of New Vfuati.;om. 65 Arc lights, t.:) pri v?...t e ,.;onsu.:�i:;rs---and T.:. os e • 11 75 I II ----390 incandescent lights. stal:ement ·•Xmdi'ttL to the Cit:, are supplied Ulider contract by which we get .l \ I ,, (8) -----0----$13.00 per month for eac-h light; those at 3. to private consumers are· sGnewh.at higher rate. B. B. Water Conpany. --------�------------0 : : -------· ------- Early ir.:. 1889, I co�:1eEced su,rveys for supplying Old and New Wbateo.E1 with water from Lake Whatcom, which is 12 ·miles long and a nile •Nide ar1d the lowest Sun.:::.er leve 1 of which is 312 fe�t above low tide. Having found a good route and made ?- loca.'tion survey 1 we revived a local tncorporation .made in 1383 f.ex ··the sc:1.Ee purpose, subs.cribed for 7925 of the 10 .ooo shar�P·j• ·�i-tal' ' ....:·. . ,··- . _:.- st'::lc1: ( outside parties taking the rem2..ining 2075 sha°T�h): procured the passage of ordir.ances by the Coun�ils of ��¥��. a�·.d Seh0�s1e :;iving us all the rights we -desired for 45 ·y.�� ..... " , ;, f:-'.Jn the 12th of June 1889, we agreeing to place hydrants?�-,;0::ar ·:iwn exper.se at ea.ch street' int ersection reached by our mai&is: and to supply them free of charge with water for extinguishing fires, and commenced wor_:k clearing the right of way_, making a road the whole length and prep�ring to lay pipe. r1y plan conte2plated a deep cut or t unnel to take water from the Lake at a depth of 7 feet below low water level, but, in order to s2..ve t i:.1e a,:·!d exper:i.se at that e3.rly and aimo�t · experimental st21,ge of the er,.terprise, I followed the edge of Whatcom Greek for some distance from its head at the Lake for 4800 fe·et, faljir;g 7 feet' uo«R to the top of the upper falls, with an 18 iLch riveted steel pipe; thence on a grade of 5 feet per mile witr_ 2. 20 ir.::.;h pipe 6200 feet� and thence with 2.n 11 inch pipe � .8740 feet to the intersection of Maple and Hish under presure ,.. s+.reets ir.:. New Whatcow, fallin g 105 feet to an elevation at' t :,A.t :r,oi.nt of 187 feet above low tide. A'----,---·---·-- -· ·--..-· - ... � I'-'· :· ' �·· ' (9) -----0----I had contemplated g-rade carrying the water as far as the 5 foot extends in a flume, but substituted a light buried·steel pipe tJ avoid the dar(;er to be feared from fires and falling the :.::arryinrr Capacity of the pipe being 2 .000.000. gallons per 12.y, ir.. ,Jantiary 18-90, wb.en we CDllli..1eLced layine the main� for dist:-ibutior:., being 8 rivetted steel an.d 6 inch and J.aer sizes of iron. We have 12.id Mains· between Lake .and High Street11, 18, and 20 tnch.: 19.740 feet. Mai1:.s in tov;:n distribution,81 6, 4 and 2 inch: 58.188 • Service pipes:2, l, 3-4 .; aL<l 1-2 inch _1§�7§7�-� Xot-a.196.685 feet. Vie have so. far pu� iL 39 hydr�.i.t s and a;bout 450 se'l"Vi�, . •. i, mny .. ·, ·';: •. ' . '·f-�:�- _�::._ ' -, ·:-.,.. !)f �9.u!. which supply more than· one ;house. The tot.3.l cost to date has been..---- •, ... $107. "127 .41 � -----.--,-�'� less recei·ved �-to pay for connection$ • 3 .452...G'5.f $104�275 .·'.:.;1f:. Of which the main to town cost about, -And the distribution servi-ce a.bout, $58.000, 46.000, The 18.. t t.er covers a large a.re a and ·will provide wtth c�mparative ly ).:itile exterision for a large increase of cus�omers, although .. ·,. -� I think it will be wis:e to ext·end the :mains from· time. t9 t i1;.;.e 'i . l irlto districts in which we -wish to sell property. · ... The upp•:r two thousand feet of pipe near the Lake is now beinp; rer.uv::ed with throug-h' ?. i larger and L.1ore per.raanent o.-ne, reaching the Lake a cutar1d short tunnel. The increase of size at t:pe head from 18 to 06 inch with an increasedhead beir.g for the purpose of c.ontrollin!;" oy possesion for -6-ee@ _futura-use-il- .., I I I .. ; ·----� - -- - ---�--------,qp/ ....--__,,.. __ ----\.-,-.. ,it: ' . 20 .QOO oOOO gallons per 24 ho-qrs instead of as at present. · You will see by the aecompa�ying stat:�rit . ....."\i::•:·'' that the receipts have increased steadily until in JalY. ti1ey ·: ·••; ·: . .;.__ reaehed $1.2a4.50 at a cost of operation of +�ss t·han·-$·te:v:.: per Eotth. Wharf and Wood business. '-:... ------0------ .. We have built good and substanti3.l wharves 15 feet deep. · The New Mill Wharf· is 700 feet · fror;: 20 to 24 feet of wat.er at lo-w tide�l';he-re are �m1:ef_ Steamers plying between Bellingham Bay, Seattle and Tac�jJi}?··. , . ·. ° ·:-:; � ........ � ,;. ';" •' . '.· - . The U.P. b?tve;oe-side� their. daily l O"cal St.earner plying J.,,-. .lellingham Bay an.d up �-Jund Ports, two Steamers making_ �-b��- ·5 trips a month between here and Portlar1d. The toats of t.he o.r.co. tne also the Ste?..mer 1N C.P.N.Co and the P.S •.&.A.C.o♦,�s asco,n1ak- .daily round trips between B l�ay and up Sourid Ports,.,. The P.S.&.A.Cos Boat making elos·e·_ e,@�itiian ··,:/�: � l' at Port Townsend with their boats to and from Victoria. .• ., · ;j 'i The P.C.-S.S.CQ_S Steamers als·o cooe to our wharf every fi;ve days with freight for California. Vie have attracted Steamers to lie at. our wharf by -k�eping a large stock of wood constantly on hand for their use and contractirirr to supply them at reasonable ,tates as well as supplyine them vii th cheap water. ; - '\",,.. •' .. ) - �--- ·,. -�•:•.,.•••,·: :_h,;._ ; !" r. ,, .. ' '< .• - :·� .·!.,.,.-·· ' ':, • - - - - - - - -.... !"9'. You will see by the statement of .w.0_04 rec•�ipt.s, t�ct:t,,d·ur\Iig: the .. l�st half ·of 189.0'. our sales of wood reach.ed $3 .000 a month .and . . have aggre(ifled t o date $41. 099. 83, ?a.Ying a siaaii' nargij{,�ver expenses uesides the advantage above· mentione�ma.kii.g w:o�i-/ei. ....,. niet1 and teams1�ud helping to clear our la�d. · Duri:ng·tli1e .l�st. . ' year -however the Steamers ·on these routes have ·. ._ ·.n:ru.�J�r-��l·· in Character and are now chie,fly coal turners, so tfyat our• _w�od trade' . is rapidly and steadily decreasing. :·-.. 't· In June 1890 I thl,ought it advisable to l.owe.r. our from 50 to 25 cper ton a:nd even at those rate.s �¥,,_;��I'® considerao.lefreight by it:s b�ing taken .for le:s_s at �l. wharves on th,-e Bay. The freight coming fo by the , R ,R . also ·_···"' :._;,.,r,a.t�s \\ tr , .J �r · • . {";t derives JM some of its forllleT income and_aithough it;�used lar�:11:'.:\ S�t.:- transfer of freight for up Sow1d poi:r.1.ts. fro1:1 rail to b:.'!;�}�t::'.i1 treated in tnat respect as a R.R.ter.rn.inal d-epot and reeeii�t:• viharfage for such use. .zi�1 The accompanying stater;.ent shows the wharf receipt.s to have "'exceeded the expe�di t ures· by$5458.25. Machine Shops. ---------------••••• 0 •••. � • . 1\. ne and bl�cksmith shop..s Mac2nt enie conv Vfe have fai:r sized a._n.st. do - all our with a ·go�d assortment of tools which enable us to - · k· besides owr.1.·· repai1'ir.i.g and some co:.n.structton .of rolling stec ly• some out.side. work which -we have done .until late ing it turned all we have rJ.ow however for the purpose of encourag established here• outside wori over to a foundry w.hich has veen over, a.nd added to, Vi: h_�ve ;as menti:oned elsewhere, bui-1 t .&Jl« · · f on:=-� pass.em:�re r coach ,. 12 flats and 12 ' e, ,.:;u1· 1t one old locoB.ot±v , much mill. bridge an.d pair logging trucKS, t wo· tur.,..1. ••tables, a.nd .· }ii'. ._.,;:_:fi '"" 1 1 ,;t: ' -� � - ' · ·- ·-·-·•·-----.,-··-·····-·-·· ·--�-------.....----..,..--------------........ '- ' ------·-----(12) other work. The accompanying sta.t:ement shows a balance of /ff'. receipts over eJq>end. i tures $1951.09 besides a fa.ir a.mount of . . /l stock on hand. Town I.q,rove.ments and Real Estate ---------------------------------••••••• :00:00: •••••••• 1�.e Among the first thir1gs I saw on my .arrival here was need -o·f _ .,1 ·�-..:.,�•�·. aecOJll.O<latior� for s.uch new arrivals as -··· ···'· · be ablt. should not to provide fo:r the.m.5elves otherwise.To that endibuilt 2?- j'l.ain but neat and comfortable cottages containing • z, 4 5 ..f�-, a11.4 ·-<·::: •' . -".:' :" �- '.1·: --• . : - . ...,-: i�4g4 costing from $350 to $5-50 each which we have sinee. ., .·....�....!."::f- •.eontil1uously for $3.00� 10.00 and $12.00 per We al.so built offices, store house, stahles ar.1d a.···: ,:;ha.11, � ¢ which latter fo:r a time, and until other- and large?-- . .· .·� �<::--:.j;f{{1.:.' ·- b Ui l dir.ig s were erected1provide� �it her free or at a . charge� a much needed place for gatherings. It h9-s· outlived its usefulness and into a rovr of dwelli.ngs-� we .·; ��;�ei.aetate ,...,... ·;;;,:�::._•�/ .· ·;i$w··a15�t·· . are thfnkin.g of transform;i.ng. � · . j, · ·· ... it ' We have ?.l so leased at nol'.rainal · re-ntals a considerable number o:f lots or� which labore r-s and oth:er·s o--£ very small means- have beer;, e:n.:lblecl to ;,;uild and. live in C-a�ins, their leases-teing We have terms all of terminable at·a als-o given 5 year renta;t $ lease,.on moments notice. a good many business lots on increasing from year to year. have. today . . , in . 122 t�nant$ ·the rent paid by whom in· July 1891 aJJ;lOlm:fe.d to $753.·00\ 'the total to date being- $16.385.45. 300 We acres of We have cleared Town.site South of Whatcom Creek and 500 aeres North of it which latter we placed on the market for eomparatively cheap Residence sites in Octoier 1.889 under the name of Addition to New Whatcom •. w-e a 1st have graded 13 miles of streets of which more than one half are planked and thre·e quarters are •I I.. ◄ -· i . J· 1¢'\#-.Z s. {1:3) - . -------0--- -- sfdewalke-:d., We have kept 5 er 6 tea.ms of our own in. eom:tant us� in the several· departmerits·. besides, s_o:me we hav.e -h;ad t.o hire e.-r occ-asionaily for extra work in hauling wood, lumber &c gradirig in town f€lr . · pieces· of workall adapted to be let by eontraet ln 1890 we obtain-Ef d. from the two towns:" Whatcom -and Seheme., a street _car f:ranchis·e, but before we commenced work en. il · a . ' · Council inimical t'O; us was elect.ed for the r�ty- �lidated City of New Vit'hatcom and th-eyrefused to r�tify the iold_ .franchise excepting with restrictions to which. we would· not-�. . of the Co·s s-tock. ., , • :. • -��:: �' i<.;";·, About 2 1-2 miles have been buili�-.;- are in operatioL but. I have ..-. :•:�'!'.·. : . . . •• "X,_,·__ ,. had nothir�g to . do with eithfT:�-- <-;,/ •: ;. You will see by the accompanying statement of Real �- sales . ;_ . �: t.hat.. in 1883 ... 4 sa,les were wade by ��e Cos Agent .4��.aco-ck an1ount iL:: to $73 .137 .5·0. The .terms .of these sales were· ��r�ird ··•···,. '. ·.:. •.· cash and th!:" de·ferred payments to �e made in 6 and 12 mGn:5:s. with 7 per cent int ere st. The first sale, c.=tfter my arri:val was· in July 1888 when I sold two lots on Elk street at $20. per foot In 189()we sold some ir:. the same street and neighb-orhood at $120. The first sales on Holly Street in 1889 were at $20 per. f�ot ar.ci the la.st irl 1891 at $225. Sales .r:.ave been made. DY ethers at �uc_h hig,her prices than by us a.nd we have double· .lo-ts rese-rved {generalJ,,y l�ased ) (:m m.os·t of the �romir�er�t corners. Vfe have sold· since I came lots t q the amount of $781.531. 71 besi4es interest· o:n. deferred payments and we have collected a.11:· of t·he principal ar.Ld interest on same ( as well as deferred ·:t· ,\� . p��);1ID.ents on sa.1-es of 1883·- 4 ) excepti:r..g $3·8.343.70 over due and $31.488 050 not yet due. in These col le cti ons have been .made ·without having ,. a single instance '?.:mployed legal or other ''.i I 'j i /·:'·· .,_,\. -•. --·, ,·,·a : ·.�.-.; J�} ., • .. ... '' ... '" ., . -- \.._ ��- --..-·---- ··':t· 2:. - •' I attach· statment of sales • e.,_:lsi:<;,J;l. . " -,. ', . ,'· ·,. >..... Litigation. ---------- --- - We have had and ar.e still having sOJne lita�atior1 aris'i.� principally from uon �9mpliance in early days with all the • :.·?ci::�a:�----•:,_ :·c�:_;_1_-::, __:2�::.s ·-}. : ter_:;,_�\_;r·ial .. wh:i!bh c -t�� : "4,· � .· d_ · 1···,-, S ..!:.--, 4_ . t'.r,.z,, t OI ;_,,:,, "'-c,1 1IOTUl.�,,2. · -� . ·-· nd t�.·r.om t L.··1::j_�c-.S � ·ffe.,,_,_ _. sr-,;n. --i:,, r""'spet ."' ,, • - 7� • :i.�;,\}fkif:;,,\0r:. r · . &6 .•• c'v a1 Jlac,-ma.il ba�.d Qn :1W"rent" 11;�i? of!f�hor�l:tffetthe rnlcLJ z: 0f some deeds b? yo'-'r firs- Agent h-r,wh.�� ,"'�';�!r atte.�r- '�d t.o •;)� strengtheEed by t he,.�L�,in:ant,·.��i"°'''.' · .. , • . .. : �.'\•��; • • ,, •. �. uee:. .;'."--:.':.!.� d�J:licate·::on·;.sue�-- L��t?f}-�1fi:J.�S- h'.JW�ver not.tu�· ve�_�;rie;us . i� ar.y of t �#.,:'<µ,a�:..:S.{rrn-ni)��erit ir. ��1: r was instru2ted° .that the. no,oks w,:;.ul,�; be ·k�pt in San.�r�, ,� � tChat I snould �··· --- . • ' ..;'. ·" ... .:· · lg' -" m:�:�.: s :� tr,,, ';, • L • s erJ up t o me • t. ion of which-,Jntc diferent 2.:1J. m\:tf\\,"� I ',:;t� , ! c c . .-. r- 1•: ...,.:.:., accJunts was :rrade in the S.F .Cos office. Since then we have kept accounts here and charged to ea.ch :lepart.mer.t the disbursm.,. e1:.ts �a.de here in cash and material a.ntl. Ats" lilt.� er .:..:.oor ir.. ;;ash or J.ue for labor or material suppl_ied to other -f; I attach stat�ent o:f totals of disbursments .made .J here ( caaa and Memo ) Sir1ce March 1889. 8f' those ma.de by San Frapei:$-CO 9ffice, we ha:v:e uo rcecord. For a.11 complete records for. rece;;_Pts anc. ,J.isbursments I must refer you to th e San Fran 1;. office, wh-., 3..ll the account·s have been kept from the teginnir.g In conclusio� I would say that I consider yot:.r porperty irl i:;ood condit ionJ whatever has t:ieer.i. ctone has been done substaa.ntially I"' and. well, anc.i witt full re1:;ard� to true econom.y according to my "'-· r: . 'views and· to th.-e very best of my ability. . . --�· ....... ..... ,
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Identifier: wwu:29277
Title: M.L. Stangroom Reminiscence
Date: 1888~/1913~, 1888-1913
Description: Handwritten reminiscences of Marc La Riviere Stangroom.
Digital Collection: Stangroom (Marc LaRiviere) Papers
Type of resource: Text
Object custodian: Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Related Collection: M.L. (Marc La Riviere) Stangroom papers
Local Identifier: stangroomrem1_3
Text preview (might not show all results): Transcript: stangroomrem1_3 [Page 1] Dear Matthew, Reminiscences of an "Old Timer" showing, among other things, some instances of the uncertainties of mining on the Pacific Coast in the early fifties – and later! Early in 1855, I came to California, as engineer for an English company to br
Transcript text preview (might not show all results): Transcript: stangroomrem1_3 [Page 1] Dear Matthew, Reminiscences of an "Old Timer" showing, among other things, some instances of the uncertainties of mining on the Pacific Coast in the earl
Show moreTranscript: stangroomrem1_3 [Page 1] Dear Matthew, Reminiscences of an "Old Timer" showing, among other things, some instances of the uncertainties of mining on the Pacific Coast in the early fifties – and later! Early in 1855, I came to California, as engineer for an English company to bring water from the South Yuba River, a large stream having its source high up on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Range of mountains, to supply the deep gravel mines of Nevada County with sufficient water to enable them to be worked on a large scale, with large quantities of water delivered under a high pressure (or head) through wrought iron pipes instead of small quantities (as supplied until then) at a low pressure through canvas hose. During that year I necessarily became personally familiar with the topography of the central portion of the Sierra Nevadas lying in the counties of Nevada, Sierra, and Placer, from the foothills in the Sacramento Valley to their summit at an elevation of 6000 to 10,000 feet, and embracing a territory of 100 miles square – or more –. Their summit was then the dividing line between the State of California and the Territory of Utah but is (now) that between California and the State (formerly Territory) of Nevada, which was cut off from Utah in 1888 soon after the discovery of the Comstock Lode, which is, with some other mining districts since discovered, within its boundaries, all of which are tributary to California. [Page 2] Being fond of exploring and "roughing it," I went, in the summer of 1856, as one of a party of 14 (10 men and 4 women, one of whom soon afterwards became my wife) on horseback and with pack mules (from our home in Nevada City) on a pleasure trip across the summit and down the eastern slope of the mountains, following the Truckee River 100 miles or so from its source at the north end of Lake Bigler (since called Truckee Lake and now Lake Tahoe), a beautiful sheet of water of great depth, 50 miles long by 20 wide, lying (at an altitude of 6000 feet) between the snowcapped summits of the range (which at that point is double) which tower 3000 to 5000 feet above it. We followed the river to the point where it sinks (as do all the streams which rise on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevadas) in the great central basin of Utah (lying between the Sierra Nevada Range on the west and the Rocky Mountains on the east) in which the Great Salt Lake and other smaller alkaline lakes or saturated deposits are caused by the water flowing in the rivers being more or less evaporated by the dry heat of the arid plains. Many of these alkaline deposits have since been, and are now being, used for commercial purposes. We were well mounted and equipped, and often found emigrant roads or Indian trails to follow, making the trip generally an easy and always a pleasant one. On our return we followed the Carson River (another large stream running down into the desert) up to the eastern base [FOOTNOTE: 1. The Piutes (Pah Utah Indians), who had been giving considerable trouble to the white immigrants passing through their territory were all round us and had to be watched to keep them from stealing stock and poking their noses into the women's tent, etc., but by treating them kindly (but firmly) and mounting guard over our stock at night, we got along very well with them.] of the mountains and crossed their eastern summit to the south end of the Lake Bigler and camped there, intending to stay and rest [Page 3] for a day or two – That evening, however, some Mormon packers (who had been to Sacramento to get provisions and were taking them to Salt Lake) reached our camp and informed us that Nevada City, a mining town of about 2500 inhabitants, had been burned to the ground a few days before and that only 4 brick buildings with iron shutters (out of 40 supposed to be fireproof) had escaped and not one of the several hundred wooden ones. We saddled up without much loss of time, rode all night and next day, and did not "draw rein" until we reached our respective piles of brickbats or burnt lumber. Some of us who had no buildings to lose had money loaned out and secured by mortgage; but, as the stone courthouse was gutted (with all the county records and its other contents), any attempt to collect such debts would have been an empty farce. So, as what can't be cured must be endured, we at once went to work to help build a new town, without anyone thinking of "crying over spilt milk"! For such was the general spirit of California in those days! In the summer of the next year (1857), two men of my acquaintance, who had "crossed the plains" in 1850, told me and some others that his party had camped on the north bank of Truckee River and had "panned out" (at the foot of a hill covered with broken quartz)"dirt which went over a dollar to the pan," but that they were too crazy to reach California to stop "en route" for any prospect, however good it might be. [Page 4] I thought I recognized from his description a hill covered with quartz on the north bank of Truckee River, which I had seen the year before but (not then knowing much about mining) had not paid any attention to. Four of us started immediately on foot with two pack mules to find and prospect the hill in question, but, notwithstanding my feeling so sure of being able to go straight to it, we were unable to find it and returned "res ineffectæ." A year later (in June 1858) the first silver-bearing lode in the United States was discovered in Utah, less than a mile from where we had camped on the Truckee River, and it soon became world widely known as "the Comstock." In returning from our "wild goose chase," we started west from the Truckee River to cross the summit of the Sierras by an Indian trail, so plain as to promise well for its continuance. After a day's travel on it, however, we reached a high altitude at which, although it was in August, there was snow several feet deep, entirely obliterating all signs of the trail, which had evidently not been used that season. The surface of the snow was so soft that we sank deep at every step and had considerable difficulty in getting our small-footed animals through it. To do so at all we had to improvise snowshoes out of a blanket for them and to carry their loads ourselves, piece by piece, several miles and making several trips in the two days it took us to [Page 5] reach bare ground on the west side of the summit. We found ourselves at the head of a deep, rough gorge or cañon, which proved to be the north fork of the American River (one of the large streams running down the west slope of the Sierras to the valley of the Sacramento River. It took us two days to get the mules over rough and precipitous ground at the head of this canyon, and at evening of the second day, we came to a very narrow backbone or ridge dividing it from the middle fork of the same river. Following this ride down a short distance, we again found the trail (which we had lost in the snow) coming to and running down it at a point (as we afterward ascertained) about 40 miles above Michigan Bluffs, at that time the highest mining camp in Placer County. Looking across the ridge down to the middle fork, we saw, about 3000 feet below us (what we afterwards found were known as the "Big Meadows"), an extensive river bottom covered with grass over knee deep. As our mules had been on very short feed of scattered bunch grass for some days, we thought we would give them a feast and a rest, so we went down into the valley to camp and turned them loose (merely dragging their ropes), taking for granted they would not stray away from the good feed. We were, however, much mistaken! On waking at sunrise the next morning, there was no sign of them in the valley, and we found their tracks and the marks of their dragging ropes following to the top of the ridge, [Page 6] those they had made in coming down the evening before. They knew better than we did how much sweeter to them was the scanty bunch grass than the coarse meadow grass – "Et hinc illa lachrymal!" Two of us started up the hill on their tracks, thinking we would soon overtake them, but we were badly fooled, as we had to climb to the top of the ridge before we found one of them that had got her rope wound round a manzanita bush so as to hold her fast. This was close to the trail running down the ridge, and while my companion took the mule we caught back to camp, I followed the track of the other down the ridge thinking I would soon overtake him; but I was again fooled, as circumstances showed that they must have started back very soon after reaching the meadows on the previous evening and have traveled all night. The brute had apparently sauntered along on the trail, leaving it occasionally on one side or the other to nibble, but always returning to it, as the sides of the backbone were very steep and rugged within a short distance. Counting on always picking up his track each time he returned to the trail, I kept along it for several hours, but finally lost all traces of him. Supposing that I might not be very far from some mining camp or mountain stock range and that he would probably work his way down into them, I kept on until about noon, when I found in a small grassy flat some butchers [Page 7] who were herding cattle to supply meat to the mining camp of Michigan Bluffs (about 20 miles farther down the ridge). They promised to catch my mule if he strayed (as was probable) into their band of cattle, and asked me to take potluck with them, which I did without much persuasion as I had left camp without breakfast. While I was taking the sharp edge off my appetite, one of their companions, who had gone down to "the Bluffs" the day before, returned with a sack of flour on his shoulder and with the news that the town had been completely burned down the day before. Although I had never been there, I had a friend there engaged in a gold dust buying and banking business, and I took a notion (Semel insanivimus omnes!) as I had only walked 20 or 25 miles since dawn and was in light marching order (trousers, flannel shirt, knife, pistol, and pipe) to walk on down to see the ashes, which I did. My friend treated us handsomely, dividing some coffee and crackers (just came in) and his blanket with me, and I slept the sleep of the just (without rocking!) The next morning I started out early for my forty-mile walk back to camp. Climbing the ridge out of town, I overtook a miner who told me of a rich strike of gravel just made, 5 or 6 miles up the ridge, which I could see by going with him along a mining ditch past it, and said that I could easily re-ascend the ridge from there. I did so and became as much exerted over the discovery [Page 8] as were the many men who were already on the ground "locating extensions" of the new discovery. Without loss of time, I got back to camp that evening, and the next day we walked down to the new discoveries and located and "staked out" claims for ourselves and some of our friends. The auriferous gravels of the Pacific Crest may be divided into two distinct classes: 1?. The shallow deposits of gravel in the beds of existing rivers or smaller streams caused by the recent erosion of the strata through which they ran in the form of quartz veins. 2?. The deep deposits of gravel formed in large rivers [over] many geological ages, often containing gold-bearing quartz, or free gold, which has by long attrition been rounded and freed from its quartz matrix. The greater part of these ancient deposits of gravel have been subsequently covered by lava or (in miners' parlance) cement, through which the recent rivers have cut their way, exposing on their banks sometimes the lava, sometimes the gravel, and sometimes the slatey or schistose formation underlying them, through which the early rivers had cut channels (which latter is called by miners "the Bed Rock"). In the present case, the gold-bearing gravels were exposed on two projecting points (about 3 miles apart) of the banks of the deep gorge and stream (called "Eldorado Canyon") several hundred feet above its bed. They proved rich and were being washed down and the gold extracted from them, but hydraulic process, i.e., by streams of water under high pressure being brought to bear on the gravel, washing it onto "sluice boxes" in which, under the action of the running water, the gold (being the heaviest) is separated from the gravel and sinks to the bottom and is "saved," [Page 9] while the lighter material passes on and is carried by the water back into the ravine or cañon. Between these two points the old channel was naturally supposed to be in the bedrock, where it could be reached by tunnels run from the exposed surface of the hill toward it, and, through the rimrock, into the channel or old river bed. According to mining regulations and customs, we located (on the supposed course of the channel) 100 feet in length on it for discovery and 100 feet for each locator or claimant, each claim extending in width as near as could be guessed at right angle to the course of the channel to the center of the river dividing Eldorado Cañon from Volcano Cañon (a deep ravine on the other side of the ridge). In this case the length of our claims was from 1000 to 1500 feet, and if the channel across our ground had been straight, a few hundred feet of tunnel would have reached and enabled us to work it to advantage by the system of underground or drift mining, which consists in taking out by pick and shovel the gravel lying a few feet above bedrock or as much of it (generally, 4 or 5 feet in depth) as should be found to pay and taking it out in cars to the mouth of the tunnel, where it is "washed" and the gold separated from the gravel and "saved." [Page 10] Having determined the best point at which to start the tunnel to be run to reach the channel supposed to be on our ground, I left my companions to begin work on it, went down to Michigan Bluffs to arrange for supplies being sent to them, and, having a presentiment that my wife in Nevada City (about 70 miles roundabout by road but only about 40 in an air line across 3 deep canyons) was ill, I shouldered my blankets and walked over there across country. Thus endeth the 1st chapter! We ran the tunnel for seven years, at a cost of several thousand dollars, until we had to stop it for want of means. This was also the case with companies on each side of us which ran their tunnels as we did a thousand or two feet or more before abandoning them. Two or three years later, some miners sank a shaft on the other side of the ridge and struck there the channel we had expected to find in our ground, and it proved as rich as we had hoped to find it. At about the same time, the channel was struck very rich on our side of the ridge a mile or so beyond our claim, so it would appear as though the channel had adopted that curved line of beauty for our especial benefit (?). My only consolation [Page 11] in the whole matter lay in the hopes that the mule, which had been the cause of it all, got fast round some bush and starved to death, as was probably the case, for we never heard of him again. "Requiescat en pace!" "Thus endeth the first chapter"! It changed, however, the entire current of my life, as to be near my claim I moved with my wife from Nevada City to Michigan Bluffs, where my oldest son was born and my wife died, and where I stayed mining and practicing my profession as an engineer and surveyor until the discovery of the Comstock in the summer of 1858. In 1857 and 8, some of the advanced guard of the prospectors – consisting, generally, of one or two miners, with pick, shovel, pan and a burro (donkey) – pushed forward from the California mines to, and across, the summit, and worked their way down to the Carson River and its tributaries. On one of the latter they found, on the eastern slope of Mt. Davidson, surface gravel which paid to carry down to some of the small creeks running into Carson River, where they panned out from it enough gold to make "good wages" (not less than $4 or $5 per day). Two of them (Aleck and Billy Henderson) were on what was then, and is still, called Gold Hill, where the ore contained free gold with little admixture of silver and were making good wages. (Later they and others became rich from the yields of the Gold Hill group of mines.) Two young men (the Froesch Brothers) had discovered during the [Page 12] previous autumn some free gold, which one of them took over the mountains to California late in the season and over deep snow. After reaching the upper part of Placer County, he lost the use of both eyes and died from frost and exposure. The other one died soon afterwards, and their discovery was not at that time traced to its source. In the spring of 1858, a man named Comstock was working on the croppings of the Ledge (to which his name was given later). He sold out his claim to some other prospectors for an old horse on which he crossed over to California and became lost to history. The prospectors on the "Comstock Lode" were much bothered with what they called "the black stuff" which, being mined with the quartz and dirt, and being very heavy, made it difficult for them (in panning out) to separate it from (and to save) the gold. A Mexican prospector named Maldonado came there and thought he recognized it as being rich silver ore carrying gold (sulphmets) such as he had seen in the mines of Mexico. He located a claim (1400 feet) on the lode and sent some of the "black stuff" over to Nevada City and Gran Valley (the two nearest mining towns, both in Nevada County, California) for assay. Assays of it made by Melville Attwood, Mining Engineer, who was superintendent of the Aqua Fria (or Gold Hill) English Mining Company in Gran Valley, and also by Julius Ott, assayer in Nevada City, gave similar results, showing values in gold and [Page 13] silver of over $1500 per ton. Attwood at once arranged to send Judge Walsh (Sec'y of the G. H. M. Co.) and Joe Woodworth (a mining surveyor connected with them) over the mountains with the least possible delay, to make locations for their joint benefit. On that day I had ridden over from Michigan Bluffs in the adjoining county (about 40 miles from Nevada) to keep an appointment to examine and report on a mining and water proposition for which report the owners had been waiting patiently 2 or 3 weeks. As I rode through the valley into Nevada City (the towns are only 4 miles apart), I met Walsh and Woodworth on horseback, getting ready to start over the mountains to the new discovery. Knowing how useful my knowledge of the mountains would be in enabling them to get there as quick as possible and ahead of the hordes of men who would be sure to rush over as soon as the facts leaked out, they strongly urged me to join them, and they were right, for within a few days every trail and road leading across the Sierras was (figuratively speaking) black with the crowds on foot or on horseback, all eager to outstrip the others in the "search for the Golden Fleece." However much I wanted to go, I could, of course, not disappoint the men who had been patiently waiting for me so long, and with much regret I had [Page 14] to decline going until after I had kept my engagement. They arrived on the ground in time to make a bargain with Maldonado and others to sell them, for $10,000 (which Walsh immediately went over to Sacramento to borrow), 200 feet at the south end, and 1000 feet at the north end of his claim (which he called the Ophir), he retaining the 200 feet between the two on which he was working. This latter proved extremely rich and became known as the Mexican claim. They located several claims on Cedar Hill extending northwards from the North Ophir, but none of them (nor the North Ophir itself) ever paid the expense of sinking on them until, many years later in 1878, a small body of good ore was found in the Sierra Nevada claim, one of the northern locations, which caused an excitement which, however, lasted but a short time, and, after declaring a few dividends, it relapsed permanently into its old habit (according to the custom, with a few exceptions, on the Comstock) of levying assessments or, as we called them, "Irish dividends," from which pernicious practice they have never since departed. Within a few months of the purchase from Maldonado, Judge Walsh sold his one half of the $10,000 purchase of the Ophir claim for $60,000 in cash, which he took down to Mexico. He lost it all there in mining speculations and died poor. His partner, [Page 15] Joe Woodworth, retained his interest in the Ophir for two or three years, during which time the claim, having been incorporated in San Francisco, and having a large body of ore (50 to 60 feet wide) between its walls and several hundred feet deep, which proved extremely rich, large dividends were declared. The number of shares in each company, which was originally one share for each lineal foot of ground on the ledge, was increased almost without limit to bring them within reach of every laborer and servant girl in the state as well as the middle classes and capitalists. Until then, the gamble of mining was exclusively in the supposed actual values of mining properties, but from that time on it consisted largely in the manipulation of the stock market. Joe Woodworth received large amounts of money, running up in the millions, from dividends declared by the Ophir Company and still larger amounts by the purchase in the market of dividends in that company in advance of their being declared. He was, for a while, a very rich man and built in San Francisco a palatial residence larger and more expensive than any on the Pacific Coast. He played, however, his favorite game of buying dividends on a very large scale in advance of their being declared or earned once too often, and he also died a poor man. The enclosed print (which please return to me) is taken from a reliable work on gold and silver mining published in New York a year or two ago. It shows in black the shafts sunk on the two and a half miles of [Page 16] the Comstock Lode, which has been worked out, and the etched lines show all of the ore bodies that have been found within that distance to the depth of 2000 feet below the surface. On the left side of the picture, the vertical lines filled in with pencil show the Midas or Sylvester Belcher claim which was [synegated to sold?] to me at the extreme southern end of the Belcher, which I knew to be a good one, and the north end of the over[man?], which has, to my knowledge, a fairly good body of ore. I never got the cost of the candles out of it though I and my partners spent more thousands on it than you would believe possible and left us with a debt that broke us all up. "And of such is the Kingdom of Heaven!" Selah! M. L. Stangroom
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