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Mt. Pleasant, NC May 21st, 1883
The Mayor and Commissioners elect having been qualified:  C. P. Cox, Mayor; H. McNamar, J. J. Misinheimer, G. R. P.  Miller, J. H. Thayer and L. J. Foil as Commissioners and on motion L. J. Foil was elected Sec & Treasurer.  S. C. Fisher was elected constable.  On motion a petition was given C. P. Cox to relieve him as Mayor.  The old ordinances to be enforced till new ones are made.  Moved and adjourn till Saturday night, May 26th ‘83.
L. J. Foil, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant NC May 26th, 1883
The board met. A full meeting present.  On motion C. P. Cox, Mayor elect, was released.  H. McNamar was elected Mayor in his place: & the Mayor was made road overseer for the ensuing year.  The Mayor ordered the Sect. to buy a Sec’s book.  It was ordered by the Com’s – the Mayor list the taxable property.   It was ordered that Dr. P. A. Barrier & J. W. Moose, Mess.  J. M. Harkey & W. S. Hartsell were appointed a board of health for the Town of Mt. Pleasant, NC for the year 1883 & 1884.  Motion to adjourn subject to a call from the Mayor.
L. J. Foil, Sec of board of Com. The Town Mt. Pleasant.

June 2nd, 1883  Mt. Pleasant, NC
The Com- met and on motion, Mr. W. S. Hartsell was elected a Commissioner to fill a vacancy of H. McNamar, Mayor elect. After examination L. J. Foil’s bond for Tres & Sec was received by the Commissioners. The report was read and H. McNamar (Mayor) was ordered by the Com- to notify all parties mention[ed] in the report of the board of health to notify all parties mentioned in same report.  Adjourned subject to call of the Mayor.
L. J. Foil, Sec & Tres

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June 16th 1883  Mt. Pleasant, NC
The Commissioners met a full meeting presented on motion H. McNamar (Mayor) was to see the places in a former meeting and have them put in good condition also Mr. E. D. Lentz agreed to put his fish pond in good condition and keep it in the same until fall and if the health of the Town did not improve he would open his pond all at his own expense.  No more business before the house a motion to adjourn subject to call of Mayor.
L. J. Foil, Sec & Tres

Aug 11th, 1883 Mt. Pleasant, NC
A call from the Mayor. The Commissioners met, all present. The Town Ordinances was gotten up and ordered to have fifty copys [sic] printed and posted up in the Town. No further business adjourned to call of Mayor.  Ordered by the Mayor proceed to bridge the tanyard branch at once
L. J. Foil, Sec & Tres

Oct 1st, 1883  Mt. Pleasant, NC
The Mayor called a meeting for the purpose to levying [sic] the taxes.  It was voted that a tax of 15 cts on the hundred dollars worth be the rate for 1883.  Also the Tax on dogs to be fifty cts for each head.  No further business before the House adjournment in order.  Moved to adjourn at the call of the Mayor
L. J. Foil, Sec & Tres

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March 27th, 1884
The Mayor called the Board together to order the following business viz 1st – Dr. J. W. Moose to be paid $275 for marking & furnishing rock for sidewalk.  2nd – A motion to pay John Lentz 50cts rent for Town Calaboose. No business before the House.  Adjourned next in order to meet at the call of the Mayor.
L. J. Foil, Tres & Sec

Mount Pleasant, Cabarrus County, NC April 19th, 1884
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The Mayor called the Commissioners together to elect Registrar & Judges to hold the election on the first Monday in May 1884.  Jonas Cook, J. P. was appointed Registrar and E. D. Lentz , Mag[istrate], L. G. Heilig and W. R. Rose, 2 inspectors of the election.  The Mayor ordered the Tres to pay W. S. Hartsell ten cts for hauling rock on sidewalk and also to settle Cook/Foil acct.  No further business, the Board adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
L. J. Foil, Sec & Tres

May 24th, 1884  Mt. Pleasant, NC
The Mayor ordered the Town Board to meet for the purpose of closing up the business for the year beginning May 1883 till May 1884.  The account of Taxes collected the above year $13603  less 5% for collecting amount $682.  It was ordered by the Board that H. McNamar (Mayor) be paid $1873 for his services as road overseer also L. J. Foil, Sec & Tres be paid $5 for his services.  Ordered by the board that the Tres & Sec turn over the Book.  A full meeting present except one.
L. J. Foil, Sec & Tres board of commissioners

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Mt. Pleasant, NC  May 10th, 1884
The Commissioners elect were call[ed] to meet by Mayor H. McNamar who was re-elected to be qualified.  J. W. Moose, A. C. Barrier, W. J. Heilig, & Robert Rose were qualified by the Mayor.  W. H. Fisher came in and took the oath just after adjournment to meet Monday night the 12th to organize and begin business.

Mt. Pleasant NC May 12th,1884
Pursuant to adjournment the Commissioners met, Mayor McNamar in the chair.  All present.  On motion Dr. J. W. Moose was elected Secretary and Treasurer for the ensuing year.  On motion or Robert Rose, W. S. Hartsell was unanimously elected Town Constable for the present of office.
Mayor H. McNamara was elected supervisor of the street[s] and sidewalks of Mt. Pleasant, NC.  On motion Mr. E. D. Lentz, Dr. P. A. Barrier, Mess.  J. J. Misenheimer & W. D. Shoemaker were elected a Board of Health for the Town of Mt. Pleasant, NC.
The secretary read the Town Ordinances adopted by the Commissioners for 1883.  On motion they were adopted for present use to be altered and amended as deemed necessary.
On motion two additional Marshalls and two alternates were elected to serve in case they are needed, during commencement week.  Mess.  E. D. Lentz & S. C. Fisher elected principals & J. H. Thayer, W. D. Shoemaker alternates. Their fees to be one dollar a day when on duty.
There being no other business adjournment was in order.  Adjourned to meet at the notice of the Mayor
J. W. Moose, Sec’y     H. McNamar, Mayor

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Mt. Pleasant, NC  May 31st, 1884
By order of the Mayor, the Commissioners met and was called to order by H. McNamar, Mayor.  Mr. A. C. Barrier was absent.  Minutes of the two former meetings were read and approved.  The Secretary and Treasurer’s and the Town Marshal’s Bonds were [ ? ] by the Sec., and on motion were accepted and filed.   The Treasurer received from the former Treas, Ten 91/100 dollars cash, some claims of back taxes, charter and papers belonging to the Town. The following resolution was offered by J. W. Moose;
Resolved That a Committee of three from Commissioners be appointed, and that Committee to select two of the citizens of the Town to form a joint com. to devise ways and means of opening some back streets in the Town.  Carried.  J. W. Moose, W. J. Heilig and Robert Rose were appointed the committee.  On motion H. McNamar was added to the Committee as Chairman.
On motion the Treas. was ordered to pay out moneys [sic] by order from the Mayor.  There being no other business, it was moved to adjourn to meet at the call of the Mayor.
J. W. Moose, Secy. H. McNamar, Mayor

Mt. Pleasant, NC June 28th, 1884
At a call meeting were present Mayor McNamar in the chair, J. W. Moose, Robert Rose & A. C. Barrier.  The following ordinances were formed and adopted.
No. 22 Blowing horns, beating drums, etc.  Any person who shall blow any horn, beat a drum, or with any implement make any unnecessary noise on the streets at any time, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined Two dollars for each and every offense.  Bands playing in concert or any musical concert is not a violation of this ordinance.

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No 23  Any person who shall engage in hollowing [sic], singing or making any unnecessary noise at night after business hours shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not less than one dollar.
Adjourned.
John W. Moose, Sec. H. McNamar, Mayor

Mt. Pleasant, NC  July 22nd, 1884
By order of the Mayor the Commissioners met and was called to order by H. McNamar, Mayor.  the minutes of the meeting May 31st were read and approved. The Sec. read the report of the Street Committee which is as follows:
Your Street Committee having selected Dr. P. A. Barrier & Maj. L. G. Heilig citizens of Mt. Pleasant, NC and having done the work assigned beg leave to report:  That starting at Main Street on Mrs. Dreher’s & May Jackson’s line run to Laban Petrea’s Mill this being the South boundary of Street thence to N. E. Corner of Cemetery.  The Street to be not less than Thirty-two feet.  There to run parallel with East Side of Cemetery to S. E. corner thence straight through Heilig’s field and on the line between E. D. Lentz & W. D. Shoemaker cross Albemarle St. on into Cook’s field to corner at a Flint rock near a persimmon bush, thence through J. J. Misenheimer’s field on the line between Jas. L. Lefler & the Lutheran Parsonage lot cross Main St. on the line between C. P. Cox & H. McNamar, Cox’s Stable to be the West side of the Street, an on through Ludwig’s field to near John Shoemaker’s to corner and meet College St. extended between Dr. Rose’s and the Methodist Lot.  These to extend College St. North nearly straight and parallel with Main St. on the line between Jonas Cook, W. H.  & C. H. Fisher & E. D. Lentz on below Shimpock’s Spring, through G. W. Blackwelder’s lot, J. H. Thayer’s, . . .

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. . . Another cross St. between Jonas Cooks & College lot.  These are the most practicable streets to be had about the town and hope to see them opened at as early a day as possible John W. Moose, Sec; P. A. Barrier; L.G. Heilig; W. J. Heilig; Robert Rose, Committee On motion the Report was adopted.  It was moved and seconded that the Surveyor be employed to run out the Streets of Mt. Pleasant, NC.  Carried.   On motion, W. S. Hartsell and the Mayor were appointed to have the Surveying done.  Moved to adjourn and dismissed by the Mayor to meet at his call.
H. McNamar, Mayor J. W. Moose, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, N. C.  July 31st, 1884
The Com. Met and were called to order by the Mayor.  A. C. Barrier was absent.  The minutes of the two previous meetings were read and approved.  The Sec. Read a  Second report from the Street Committee as follows:  A further report of your Street Committee which we lay leave to report as follows:  Stopping College at Jonas Cook’s & E. D. Lentz’s line.  Then continuing the Street between Jonas Cook and College lot and on between E. D. Lentz and College lot to a certain place noted, then run North parallel with Main St., through Lentz’s, Kindley’s, Blackwelder’s, Thayer’s and Freeze’s lots to corporate limits.  Respectfully Submitted, J. W. Moose, P. A. Barrier, L. G. Heilig, Committee.  On motion the report was adopted.  It was moved and seconded that we discard College St. at Jonas Cook’s and E. D. Lentz’s lots and substitute that offered in the second report of the. . .

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. . . Committee.  Carried.  The Mayor reported that the Survey had been made as directed and was read which is a follows:  Beginning at a Stake in J. H. Thayer’s lot said stake being 40 poles & 15 links from Main St. and also the middle of a new to be designated as “Fair View.”  Thence N ½ E. beyond the limits of the corporation, also from said stake S ½ W 86 poles to a Stake about one pole from Lentz’s line on College lot, the middle of a new St. to be designated as “Pine St.”   Thence running in Pine Street Parallel with College line to Main St. 49 poles passing the eastern edge of College St. at 26 poles & 18 links, said College St. bearing S2W from Pine St.  Walnut St. was extended, the bearings from a persimmon near Laban Petera’s well N88E 30 poles & 20 links to Main Street and South 89E 35 poles to the NE corner of Graveyard.  Thence with Graveyard.  Thence S14W 100 poles & 11 links to a Stake in M. Cook’s field, the line being the West Side of a new St. to be known as Union St.  N88½W 60 poles & 19 links to a stake opposite C. P. Cox’s Stable, crossing Main St. at 12 poles & 16 links from said Stake.  Thence (Spring St. continued) N86W 25 poles & 5 links to a Stake corner of Ms. Ludwig’s dower.  Thence (Spring St.) N63W 49 poles & 10 links beyond corporate limits to said Mrs. Ludwig’s line to a stake with hickory for witness, said hickory being S86W 8 feet from corner.
College St. is extended S35½W along Dr. Rose’s line, passing stone corner of Church lot and crossing Mrs. Ludwig’s lot at gate thence along said Mrs. Ludwig’s line to the Stake near the hickory at the termination of Spring St.    H. T. J. Ludwig , Surveyor.  Due for Surveying $2.
On motion the survey was adopted with the names of the new Streets as designated in the Survey.  Moved and seconded the Sec. be appointed to wait on Mr. Cook in regard to continuing the Streets or laying off new ones in his field and if he wished it done to notify the St. Committee . . .

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. . . to look it out and have it surveyed at the expense of the town.  Carried.  On motion Dr. J. W. Moose and Maj. L. G. Heilig, be informed to get the right of way of the new streets of the land owners.  Move to adjourn to meet at the notice of the Mayor.
H. McNamar, Mayor J. W. Moose, Sec.

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Mt. Pleasant, NC  August 8th, 1884
By Order of the Mayor the Com. Met.  W. J. Heilig absent.  The following was transacted:  Whereas there has been pilfering or attempt to rob or murder in various parts of the Town, and whereas it has been advised by many of the citizens to take steps to guard the town; therefore, we the Board of Commissioners order the Marshal to endeavor to secure voluntary labor to guard to the town, by placing four police on the Streets at night, one on each street leading from the Square.  Unanimously adopted.  The Town ordinances were amended by adding the following ordinance.
No. 24  Tramps and Idlers  All tramps and persons without visible means of support lingering or remaining the town, shall be taken up by the authorities and failing to give satisfactory report of such conduct shall be dealt with according to law.  On motion adjournment.
H. McNamar, Mayor J. W. Moose, Clk.

Mt. Pleasant NC  August 15th, 1884
The Commissioners with mayor McNamar in the chair.  W. H. Fisher & W. J. Heilig absent.  Minutes of the two previous meetings were read and approved with one correction . . .
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. . . It was ordered to pay W. S. Hartsell one dol. for extra services as marshal.  On motion the Secretary was ordered to list the Taxable property in the Town of Mt. Pleasant, NC from the returns in the County Clerk’s Office.  Report of your Sec. To see Mr. Cook in regard to continuing new streets or laying off these says that Mr. Cook advises to leave it as it is.  Report was received.  The following report was read:  The town Commissioners thinking it advisable to have some streets laid off have done so with as little prejudice to citizens as possible through a commission created by them. Now this petition is presented to all those that will be interfered with by said streets who may sign their names underneath as being willing to donate without charge or claim of damages for said streets; and taking it for granted that those not signing this instrument as being opposed to giving said right of way will be dealt with according to the charge and to law provided in such cases.
Jno. B. Davis
J. M. Freeze
W. R. Kindley
L. R. Rose
Jas. L. Lefler
W. D. Shoemaker, Trustee of M. E. Church
John Shimpock
M. A. Dreher
M. Harkey
Laban Petrea
H. C. McAllister, Trustee of H. T. Church
H. McNamar
Paul A. Barrier, Trustee of H. T. Church
G. T. Shaffer, Pres. NC College
Jonas Cook
J. M. Cook
Your Committee to see the citizens concerned in the Streets proposed to be opened;  Report that they have done the same and find that they are not united in donating their lands for the purpose.  The Committee therefore recommend that your honorable body ignore this instrument and have all such lands condemned according to law for the enterprise.  Respectfully submitted
L. G. Heilig}
J. W. Moose}       Committee

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On motion, the report was received and adopted.  Moved and seconded that we proceed according to law to open the streets as surveyed out.  Carried unanimously.   On motion, H. C. McAllister was elected to act as arbitrator in behalf of the Town in assessing damages by opening the new Streets.  Motion to adjourn.
McNamar, Mayor J. W. Moose, Clk

Mt. Pleasant, NC  Aug. 23rd, 1884
Commissioners met with H. McNamar, Mayor, in the chair.  W. J. Heilig absent.  Minutes of the last meeting read and received.  On motion of A. C. Barrier, the following was unanimously adopted:  Notice is hereby given that all persons who own lands on which run the new Streets, as surveyed and in town of  Mt. Pleasant, NC; and who object to opening the same, shall appear before the Board of Commissioners on the 15th day of Sep. 1884 at 8 o’clock a.m., then and there to file complaint why said streets shall not be opened for the benefit of the public and the growth of the town.  If the complaint of the party or parties adverse to giving the right of way for the streets is not satisfactory to the Board and the matter adjusted: Then all lands touching the survey shall be condemned for the use of the streets, and the opposing party shall, as directed by the Charter, select a freeholder other than H. C. McAllister, Esq. Whom Board has elected to arbitrate damages, and those two shall proceed at once to arbitrate according to law.  It was ordered that the above be posted in three public place[s] in the town, and that the Marshal serve it on each of the opposing party by reading them the contents of the above.   On motion, adjourned.
H.McNamar, Mayor J. W. Moose, Clk

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Mt. Pleasant, NC   Sept.  15th, 1884
The Commissioners met according to previous appointment with Mayor McNamar in the chair.  All present.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.  C. P. Cox appeared and stated objections to forming a Street in his lot; and as the matter could not be adjusted it was referred to a committee of arbitrators and following report was made in substance:  That the Town build Mr. C. P. Cox a plank fence from Main Street to his Stables and take the rails that are there.  On motion the report was received.  J. J. Misenhimer appeared and offered the ground for the street if the Town would make two lines of fence such as he had made around his pasture and his proposition to stand good for this term of office and longer if necessary.  On motion the proposition was accepted for consideration.  E. D. Lentz appeared and granted the right of way from Main St. to the Cemetery on his Laban Petrea lot and ordered that the street be made straight over the well &c.  May Jackson, col. appeared and claimed twenty-five dol. As damages to his lot; it was not accepted and the matter was referred to arbitrators who reported in substance as follows:  That the Town buy a corner cut off by the street from Jno. M. Harkey’s lot and give it to May Jackson, col. to which he consented.  On motion the report was accepted.  Maj. L. G. Heilig made an offer that he would give the right of way if the Town would make a rail fence on [the] East side of street to be opened through his pasture.  The Board agreed to accept the proposition.  E. D. Lentz objected to opening through his Tan Yard lot and the matter was not determined.  On motion the Board adjourned to meet next Saturday night at early candle light.
H. McNamar, Mayor J. W. Moose, Clk

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Mt. Pleasant, NC  Sept. 20th, 1884
C. Barrier, Robert Rose, W. J. Heilig & John W. Moose were present, not being a full meeting and no chairman present, the meeting adjourned to meet next Monday night.  At this function the Mayor McNamar appeared and call[ed] the Board to order.  The minutes of the previous meeting were read and received with a few corrections.  W. H. Fisher came in.  E. D. Lentz came before the Board and made a proposition that if he Town would buy of Maj. Heilig a quantity of ground equal to that required of him for the Street and add it to the back of the Tan Yard lot, then he would give the Street where it is asked.  On motion the proposition was accepted for consideration.  Moved to adjourn to meet next Wednesday night.
H. McNamar, Mayor
J. W. Moose, Clk.

Mt. Pleasant, NC  Sept. 24th, 1884
The meeting was postponed by the Mayor to meet at his order.
J. W. Moose, Clk.

Mt. Pleasant, NC  Sept 20th, 1884
By order of the Mayor the Commissioners met.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.   On motion of John W. Moose the Town shall pay Maj.  L. G. Heilig Ten Dollars for the amount of ground necessary to satisfy E. D. Lentz for the right of way for a Street through his Tan Yard lot.  On motion, the survey was made to read from S. E. Corner of Graveyard: Thence S15W instead of South 14W  to run to Franklin St.  Also Walnut St. was straightened from Main St. on or near Mrs. Dreher’s line to NW corner of graveyard.  Moved and seconded that three citizens be appointed to revise and reassess the taxable property, according to law, in the Town of . . .

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. . . Mt. Pleasant, NC.  The rate of tax for 1884 be the same as for 1883, viz: fifteen cents on the hundred dollars worth and fifty cents on Dogs, by order of the Board.  On motion adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
H. McNamar  Mayor, J. W. Moose, Clk.

Mt. Pleasant, NC November 17th, 1884
The Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor H. McNamar who ordered Robert Rose to take the chair, and at once handed in his resignation as Mayor of the Town of Mt. Pleasant, NC.  The Secretary read the resignation and after much discussion and deliberation, the resignation was ordered to be laid on the table.  It was ordered by the Board that the Tax list be changed as follows, viz:  J. J. Misenhimer’s tax be increased by 1 lot worth $12 & 25 acres of land lying in the corporation at 10 dol per acre.  M. Cook’s tax to be increased by raising 8 acres of land in the corporation from 4 dol to 8 dol per acre.  There being no other business moved to adjourn to meet at the call of the Mayor.
Robt. Rose, Mayor J. W. Moose, Clk

Mt. Pleasant,  NC  Jany 10th, 1885
The Commissioners met at the call of the Sec. W. J. Heilig absent.  Com. Rose called the meeting to order in the absence of H. McNamar, Mayor. The minutes of the last meeting were read and stood approved.  On motion A. C. Barrier, the resignation of Mayor McNamar was taken up and accepted.

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Robt. Rose was elected Mayor in motion of J. W. Moose to fill the unexpired term of office, and was qualified as Mayor by Jonas Cook, J. P.  Maj. L. G. Heilig made a proposition through the Sec. that the Town make a fence on the West side of the Street to be opened through his pasture instead of  that on the East Side, as accepted before on fig 12.  For that purpose use the rails that are there and furnish sufficient to complete the line of fence to the graveyard.
The Mayor was made St. master and have power to draw on the Treas. For funds to meet his expenses.  There being no further business the board adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
R. Rose, Mayor, J. W. Moose, Clk.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Jany 26th, 1885
The Board met at the call of the Mayor Rose in the chair.  The minutes of the last meeting were read and stood approved.  Ex. Mayor McNamar made his report of his finances which were found to be correct.  He turned over to his successor Tools belonging to the town as follows: 4 shovels, 1 pick, & 1 mattock.  He made claim on the town for Ten 77/100 dol  for services which was [sic] ordered to be paid.  There being no other business on motion adjourned to meet at the Mayor’s call.
Robt. Rose, Mayor J. W. Moose, Clk

Mt. Pleasant, NC   April 9th, 1885
The Commissioners met all present. Minutes of the last meeting read and stood approved . . . .

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On motion Maj. L. G. Heilig was appointed Registrar, W. R. Rose & W. T. Tucker, judges to hold the election on the 1st Monday in May to elect a Mayor and five Town Commissioners.  No other business before the board adjourned and to meet at the call of the Mayor.
Robt. Rose, Mayor J. W. Moose, Clk

Mt. Pleasant, NC  May 11th, 1885
The Board met, all present, Mayor Rose in the Chair. Minutes read and approved.  The Tax collector’s books and the Treas. Books were examined and found correct.  It was ordered to pay W. S. Hartsell Five Dollars for office rent and for services rendered the Town.  No other business adjourned to meet next Wednesday night.
Robt. Rose, Mayor, J. W. Moose, Clk

Mt. Pleasant, NC  May 13th, 1885
The Board met and were qualified by the Mayor.  G. R. P. Miller, the new member elect, Jno W. Moose, W. J. Heilig & W. H. Fisher re-elected members were present.  A. C. Barrier absent.  The Board completed its organization by electing  J. W. Moose, Secretary and Treasurer.  W. S. Hartsell was elected Town Constable.  George W. Blackwelder came before the Board to get his Dog tax refunded on the plea that the dog was not his but was at his house only as a visitor.  The Board ordered one half (25¢) to be refunded.  Moved that the Town ordinances adopted for last year be used for this year until repealed.

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On motion Dr. P. A. Barrier , Capt. Jonas Cook, Prof. G. T. Scheaffer and Mr. D. A. Sides were elected a Board of Health for the Town of Mt. Pleasant for the present official year. The Board adjourned to meet next Saturday night.
Robert Rose, Mayor J. W. Moose, Clk.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 16th, 1885
The Board met according to adjournment.  A. C. Barrier re-elected member was qualified by the Mayor.  W. H. Fisher absent.  Two ordinances enacted by the Board of Commissioners on the 20th day of May, 1881 were taken up and amended as follows and then on motion were adopted.  The Ordinances,
No. 25  Peddlers, etc.
That any person, not doing a permanent business in the Town of Mt. Pleasant, who shall peddle or set up a shop or tent within the corporate limits of said Town for the purpose of selling candies, ice cream, or any other goods or merchandise – except the products of the farms, – shall pay a tax not exceeding Five Dollars nor less than Twenty-five cents per day to the Tax Collector.  The Mayor of the Town shall have power to assess the Tax in a just proportion to the extent of the business.
No. 26  Photographers, etc.
That any person whose business it is to take Photographs or pictures, and who shall set up for such business within the corporate limits of the Town shall pay a Tax of Fifty cents per month to the Tax Collector.
It was ordered by the Board that the personal taxable property of the Town within the corporation be listed from the County returns as made out in the Register’s Office, and the real estate will be listed by L. J. Foil, W. R. Kindley & W. S. Hartsell appointed for the purpose.  W. J. Heilig was elected Street Master, and by . . .

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. . . a motion which carried the Mayor was to appoint two as assistants to look after the work and to have control of money to pay for the work.  Commissioners Barrier and Miller appointed.  No other business the Board adjourned to meet at the Mayor’s call.
Robt. Rose, Mayor, J. W. Moose, Clk

Mt. Pleasant, NC   July 20th, 1885
The Board met by the call of the Mayor.  Fisher and Miller absent.  The minutes of the last meeting read and received.  The Secretary and Treasurer’s Bond was read and approved by the Board.  A partial report from the Board of Health was read on motion.  Commissioners Heilig and Fisher were appointed to assist the Marshal in carrying out the work designated on the John Rhyne lot.  On motion the Board adjourned to meet Saturday 25th inst. at 5 PM.
Robt. Rose, Mayor J. W. Moose, Clk

Mt. Pleasant, NC  August 15th, 1885
The Board having failed to meet as per adjournment, it was ordered to meet tonight by the Mayor Rose.  Commissioner Miller was absent.  The minutes of last meeting were read and approved.  W. S. Hartsell re-elected constable presented his bond which was accepted by the Board.  On motion the same Tax was levied for this year as for last, viz:  fifteen cents on the hundred dollars worth of property and forty-five cents on the poll and fifty cents per head for dogs.  The Secretary was instructed to . . .

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. . . list the personal property liable to taxation in the corporation, from the returns as found in the Register’s office for the county and the real estate from the committee for that business.  The necessities for a Town Privy were discussed, and on motion, J. W. Moose and A. C. Barrier were appointed a Committee to look out a location and ascertain the cost of a Town Public Privy.  There being no business the Board adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
J. W. Moose, Clk, Robt. Rose, Mayor

Mount Pleasant, NC   Aug 29th, 1885
The Board met with Mayor Rose in the chair.   Fisher and Barrier were absent.  Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.  A verbal report of the Committee on the Public Privy, that the location could be obtained of L. J. Foil provided the Town authorities keep it clean during a dry spell.  That we agree to do.  On motion, J. W. Moose & A. C. Barrier were appointed a building committee to let out the contract &c.  No other business moved to adjourn and dismissed by the Mayor.
J. W. Moose, Clk, Robert Rose, Mayor

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Dec 23rd, 1885
The Board of Commissioners met by order of the Mayor. A petition signed by two thirds of the voting citizens of the Town was received praying that ordinance no. 2 be not suspended during the coming Holidays, and a motion is recorded in favor of the Petition.  On motion Ordinance No. 3 was amended to read as follows beginning at the parenthetical . . .

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. . . clause (except in cases of loaded wagons and Physicians in the discharge of their duty by permission of the Mayor) shall pay and so forth.
There being no other business the Board adjourned.
Robt. Rose, Mayor, J. W. Moose, Clk

Mt. Pleasant, NC  March 3rd 1886
The Board of Com. Met by order of the Mayor, all present. Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.  Moved that the sec address a letter to Mr. L. A. Lentz asking him to desist building a Cotton Gin in the center of the Town and so near the sidewalks, so ordered.
There being no other business before the Board, adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
J. W. Moose, Sec, Robt. Rose, Mayor

Mt. Pleasant, NC   April 3rd, 1886
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Miller absent.  Minutes of last meeting read and stood approved. Daniel Bangle was elected Registra [sic], W. T. Tucker and C. P. Cox, Judges to hold the coming election on 1st Monday in May, 1886 if the time is not changed by the last General Assembly.  On motion the following Town Ordinance was enacted:
Ordinance No. 28
All persons within the corporation of the Town . . .

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. . . of Mt. Pleasant, NC having Gates on the sidewalks shall have the same to open inside of the lot and all those not opening on the inside if allowed to stand shall become an obstruction to the sidewalk and is a violation of Ordinance No. 10 and shall be dealt with accordingly.
On motion adjourned to the call of the Mayor.
J. W. Moose, Clerk, Robt. Rose, Mayor

Mt. Pleasant, NC    May 3rd, 1886
The Commissioners met at the notice of the Mayor.  Barrier and Miller absent.  Minutes of the last meeting read and approved.  The object of the meeting was to consider the legality of refunding the fines exacted of John Kindley, Earnest Theise, Ed. Heilig and Willie Barrier in the Mayor’s Court about a year ago.  After discussing at some length, it was decided not to take any action in the matter until forced to do so.  On motion, adjourned to meet next Saturday night.
John W. Moose, Clerk

Mt. Pleasant, NC    May 8th, 1886
Pursuant to adjournment the Board of Commissioners met.  Fisher and Barrier absent.  Proceeded at once to settle up the books of the Tax Collector and Treas. And found everything correct and $52.43 besides back taxes and fines to collect, in the hands of the Treas.  Adjourned sine die.
J.W. Moose, Clerk

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Mt. Pleasant   May 13, 1886
The newly elected Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor and after having been duly qualified proceeded to business.  The following officers were elected for the current year:  W. R. Kindley, Treasurer, L. H. Rothrock, Secretary, W. S. Hartsell, Town Marshal, William Heilig, Street Master and Drs. Barrier, Moose and Rose, Board of Health.  W. R. Kindley was appointed to demand the books of the Secretary and Treasurer of  old Board.  Adjourned to meet next Friday evening at 4 PM.
Robert Rose, Mayor L. H. Rothrock, Secretary

Mt. Pleasant   May 21, 1886
Commissioners met according to adjournment.  Jacob J. Misenhimer not being present at last meeting appeared and was duly qualified by Mayor.  On motion of Jacob J. Misenhimer the old Ordinances for the government of the town of Mt. Pleasant were unanimously adopted by the new Board.  The Secretary was ordered to consolidated the town Ordinances on one sheet and have fifty copies struck off for posting.  The  Treasurer was not present to give his bond.  The Board ordered that the dog tax collected through mistake from John Shimpock be refunded by the Treasurer.  Adjourned to meet next Friday evening May 28, 1886.
Robert Rose, Mayor L. H. Rothrock, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant    May 28, 1886
Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment. All present except J. J. Misenheimer.  W. R. Kindley was present and executed his bond in due form as Treasurer.  The Secretary according to instructions had fifty copies of Town Ordinances printed and a sufficient number at once posted up. The Treasurer made the following report. Cash on hand. Fifty-two and 43/100 Dollars – Back taxes for 1885 Fifteen and 70/100 Dollars – Fines not Paid
Adjourned to met at call of Mayor
L. H. Rothrock, Sec. Robert Rose, Mayor

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Mt. Pleasant   June 3, 1886
Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Minutes of last meeting read and approved. The object of present meeting was to consider the propriety of closing up the New Street south of  C. P. Cox lot.  On motion of L. H. Rothrock, W. R. Kindley was appointed to confer with M. L. Barrier in relation to the proposed changes in the aforesaid street south of and adjoining C. P. Cox’s lot.  There being no other business the Com. Adjourned.
L. H. Rothrock, Sec. Robt. Rose, Mayor

Mt. Pleasant   June 5, 1886
Commissioners met according to adjournment.  The minutes of previous meeting read and approved.  It was ordered that the New Street already referred to be closed up with the understanding that I. F. Lineberger receive a deed, give a wagon road to M. L. Barrier between himself and James Lefler’s lot and reimburse the Commissioners for expenses incurred in opening said street.  Adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
L. H. Rothrock, Sec. Robert Rose, Mayor

Mt. Pleasant   Aug. 17, 1886
Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.   All present except L. H. Rothrock. The object was to take into consideration the propriety of erecting machinery calculated to endanger the safety of the citizens of the town.  Wherefore the following ordinance was adopted.  Ordinance No. 28.  Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners for the Town of Mt. Pleasant, That no party or parties shall erect and use steam engines or fire works of any kind that would hazard or in any way damage any person or property within the corporate limits of the town, without first having obtained permission from the proper authorities.  Any party or parties violating this ordinance shall be liable to an indictment and be fined not exceeding fifty dollars for each and every offense and ten dollars for each successive day that such be allowed to remain.  There being no other business, adjourned to meet at the call of Mayor.
C. H. Fisher, Sec. Pro tem.           Robert Rose, Mayor

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Mt. Pleasant, NC  Aug. 31, 1886
Commissioners met at call of Mayor. All present. The Mayor stated the object of the meeting to be as follows:  To consider Mr. Luther Lentz’s application to put up machinery for cotton gin and other purposes on Mr. E. D. Lentz’s tan-yard lot.  After due consideration on motion of J. J. Misenheimer it was agreed to amend Ordinance No. 28 by striking out the words “without first having obtained permission from the proper authorities.”  It was further ordered that the Sec. rewrite Ordinance No. 28 as amended and post up in three conspicuous places.  Com’rs adjourned to meet Saturday night Sep 4 ensuing.
L. H. Rothrock, Sec Robert Rose, Mayor

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Sept. 4, 1886
Commissioners met according to pervious adjournment.  Minutes of last meeting read and approved.  W. S. Hartsell appeared and renewed his bond as Constable for the current year.  A Petition praying for the repeal of Ordinance No. 28 signed by 24 persons was presented for action of the Board.   On motion of L. H. Rothrock, the Board very respectfully declined to grant the same.  The Board next listened to a proposition on the part of W. R. Kindley relative to the removal of his cotton-gin and other machinery, beyond the corporate limits of the town.  On motion W. R. Kindley’s proposition was received, viz:  To grant him an indemnity of sixty-five, 65 dollars and he remove his cotton-gin and other machinery beyond the corporate limits of the town.  The Mayor appointed J. J. Misenhimer, W. R. Kindley and E. [Edmund] Foil to meet at 1 PM Saturday, the 11th inst. To assist the Secretary in making out a suitable “tax list” for 1886.  Adjourned to meet Saturday the 11the at 3 P. M.
Robert Rose, Mayor L. H. Rothrock, Sec

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Mt. Pleasant, NC   Sept. 11, 1886
Commissioners met according to adjournment.  All present except C. H. Fisher.  J. J. Misenhimer, W. R. Kindley and E. Foil together with Secretary met at the appointed time and completed the Tax List for the current year.  It was the sense of the Board to postpone the levying of the taxes for the present but to use necessary diligence in collecting all back claims.  Adjourned to meet at call of Mayor.
Robert Rose, Mayor L. H. Rothrock, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC  Dec 11, 1886
Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  It was ordered that the Treasurer pay J. K. Paterson and James C. Gibson $2.50 for the registration of two “deeds” from Maj. L. G. Heilig to Town Commissioners.  It was further ordered to assess the dog tax at 371/2 cts per head, the poll tax at 371/2 cts, the real estate tax at 121/2 cents per hundred dollars worth and that the indemnity of 65 dollars allowed W. R. Kindley for the removal of his cotton-gin be paid over to him.  The Secretary was ordered to prepare the tax book and turn over to Treasurer.
Adjourned to meet at call of Mayor.
Robert Rose, Mayor L. H. Rothrock, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Feb 28, 1887
Commissioners met at call of Mayor.  Secretary made out Tax Book according to instructions and turned over to Treasurer.  It was made the Secretary’s duty to overhaul Tax Lists for the county in order to ascertain E. D. Lentz’s taxable property, his name having been overlooked at the regular time of listing the taxes Sept. 11, 1886.  Adjourned to meet at call of  Mayor
Robert Rose, Mayor L. H. Rothrock, Sec.

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Mt. Pleasant, NC  April 6, 1887
Commissioners met at call of Mayor.  The Secretary attended to the work assigned and reported Tax Book complete.  The object of present meeting was to make provision for the next annual election.  The following individuals were appointed as officers of election, Viz:  Maj. L. G. Heilig, Registrar; W. R. Rose and L. J. Foil, Judges.  The following resolution was adopted.  “That the Collector proceed according to law in the collection of the town taxes.”  The Secretary was ordered to prepare suitable notices of election and post these as directed by Charter.
Robert Rose, Mayor L. H. Rothrock, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC  May 7, 1887
Commissioners met at 4 PM.  At the annual election held May 1, 1887, the following persons were chosen to serve for the ensuing year, viz:  Robert Rose, Mayor and Luther Barrier, Wm. Heilig, J. D. Beaver, M. L. Buchanan and L. J. Foil as Commissioners.  The Treasurer and Town Marshal made full and final settlements, not one receipt being left on Collector’s book and the Treasurer’s account showing a balance of thirty nine $39.98/100 dollars.  The Secretary was ordered to post up an itemized statement of the receipts and disbursements for the year.  A fee of five, 5, dollars was allowed the Mayor and one of three, 3, dollars the Secretary, the Treasurer declining to receive any compensation whatever.  Adjournment
Robert Rose, Mayor L. H. Rothrock, Secretary.

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Mt. Pleasant NC   May 10, 1887
The newly elected Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor and after duly qualified proceed[ed] to business.  The following officers were elected for the coming year.  M. L. Buchanan, Secretary; Jno D. Beaver, Treasurer, and W. S. Hartsell, Town Marshall.  W. J. Heilig was re-elected Street Supervisor for the coming year.  A Board of health was elected Drs. Barrier, Rose & Moose was also re-elected, for the Town of Mt. Pleasant, NC.  Ordered that the present coad [sic] of  [word missing] be posted up by the Sec.  A motion to adjourn and meet on the Monday evening following at 7PM.
Robert Rose, Mayor L. J. Foil, Sec.

May 16th, 1887   Mount Pleasant, NC
The Commissioners met according to adjournment.  W. S. Hartsell declining to serve as town Marshal, A. W. Moose was elected in his place.  M. L. Buchanan also declining to serve as Sec., L. J. Foil was tendered the Sec. Books.  The Mayor and Commissioners ordered to pay M. Cook one dollar and back rent for the rear of alley leading to the public privy and also one dollar and fifty per year hearafter [sic].  A motion to amend ordinance No. 26 from fifty cts. to one dollar per month.   Adjourned to meet May 17th, 1887, 7 P. M.
Rob Rose, Mayor L. J. Foil, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 17th, 1887
The Commissioners met according to adjournment.  The Treasurer’s Bond was placed before the Commissioners and received.  A. W. Moose declined to serve as Town Marshal.  The vacancy was filled by electing James L. Lefler.  No other business the board adjourned to meet the Monday night following May the 23rd.
L. J. Foil, Sec. Robert [Rose], Mayor.

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Mt. Pleasant NC  May 23rd, 1887
The Commissioners met according to adjournment. The Constable’s bond was received and filed.  It was voted to pay M. Cook one dollar in addition to one previous for back rent on public privy:  no other business a motion to adjourn at call of the Mayor.
Robt. Rose, Mayor  L. J. Foil, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Aug 22nd,  1887
The Commissioners met in full session an adopted the following.  It was ordered by the Board to repeal the amendment to Ordinance No. 28 proposed by J. J. Misenheimer.
Ordinance No. 28
Be it ordered by the Board of Commissioners for the town of Mt. Pleasant that no party or parties shall erect and use steam engines or fire works or anything that would hazard or in any way damage any person or property within the corporate limits of the town without first having obtained permission from the proper authorities.  Any party or parties violating this ordinance shall be liable to an indictment and be fined not exceeding fifty dollars for each and every offence [sic] and ten dollars for each successive day that such be allowed to remain.
Before application of L. A. Lentz, and L. M. Barrier, we grant to them permission to erect cotton gins & machinery within the corporate limits of the Town of Mt. Pleasant  by striking the amendment offered in ordinance 28 by J. J. Misenhimer by giving the aforesaid L. H Lentz & L. M. Barrier the right and privilege of erecting and using such machinery as they see proper.  Rob Rose, Mayor, offered resignation and after due consideration was received and on motion by M. L. Buchanan,  W. J. Heilig was elected Mayor to fill the unexpired time.
It was ordered by the Commissioners to pay Rob Rose, Mayor too [sic] dollars for his services as Mayor.  Adjourned to meet at call of Mayor
L J. Heilig, Mayor L. J. Foil, Sect.

October 25th, 1887
The Mayor & Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  A ten per cent tax was levied and twenty five cts. tax on the dog to be collected by the Town Marshal.  No other business adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor, W. J. Heilig. L. J. Foil, Sect.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Feby 11th, 1888
1st The Commissioners met according to adjournment. The board ordered J. J. Misenheimer one dollar as house rent from May 87 to Feby 10/88.
2nd The Commissioners ordered the Calabus [sic] moved on Privy Street.  No other business adjourned to meet at call of Mayor.
L. J. Foil, Sec. W. J. Heilig, Mayor

March 5th, 1888
The Commissioners met at call of Mayor.  Jno D. Beaver offered his resignation [as Treasurer] & accepted.  M. L. Buchanan was elected to fill his unexpired term.  No other business the board adjourned to meet on the eve[ning] of the 6th.
L. J. Heilig, Mayor L. J. Foil, Sec of the Town of Mt. Pleasant, NC.

The Commissioners met according to adjournment on Motion the Treasurer’s bond was accepted, money & papers handed over.  No other business the board were dismissed to meet at call of Mayor W. J. Heilig.
L. J. Foil, Sec.

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March 6th, 1888 Mt. Pleasant, NC
The Commissioners met and L. M. Barrier absent.  It was ordered that Maj. L. G. Heilig serve as Registrator [sic] and C. P. Cox & A. W. Moose to act as Judges at the coming election the 7th of May.  No other business the board adjourned to meet at call of Mayor.
L. J. Heilig, Mayor L. J. Foil, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant NC  May 15/88
The Mayor and Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  At the annual election held May 7th, 1888, the following persons were chosen for the ensuing year, viz:  A. W. Moose, Mayor; G. W. Blackwelder, I. F. Linebarger, M. L. Buchanan, John M. Hendrix and C. G. Heilig for Commissioners. The Treasurer and Town Marshal made a full and final Settlement.  The taxes was  [sic] collected in full.  The Commissioners allowed the Mayor $500  for his services.  L. J. Foil $400 for making out tax books and serving as Sec.  and M. L. Buchanan $250 for serving as Treasurer for the Town of Mt. Pleasant.  Mrs. Daniel Bangle was paid $650 for boarding Rail Road surveyors.  Still leaving a bal due the Town of Mt. Pleasant, NC $64.18.
The Secretary was ordered to post up an itemized statement of the receipts and disbursements for the past year.  Adjournment
L. J. Foil, Secretary W. J. Heilig, Mayor

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Mayor’s Office  Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 11th, 1888
The newly elected commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present J. M. Hendrix, I. F. Linebarger, M. L. Buchanan & C. G. Heilig to whom the oath of office was administered by the Mayor.  Absent, G. W. Blackwelder.
C. G. Heilig was elected Secretary & Treasurer & W. S. Hartsell , Constable.  Buchanan & Hendrix were appointed a committee to send for prices & cuts of street lamps.  The ordinances of the old board were adopted as a whole.
A. W. Moose, Mayor C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mayor’s Office   May 17th, 1888
At the call of the Mayor, the commissioners met.   C. G. Heilig absent.  G. W. Blackwelder took the oath.  It was resolved that four street lamps be purchased to be placed at convenient places in town.  M. L. Buchanan was appointed to procure the lamps immediately.  W. S. Hartsell having refused to act as constable, W. A. Elliott was elected to fill the place.
J. M. Hendrix, Acting  Sec.

Mayor’s Office   May 21st, 1888
The board of commissioners met & called to order by the Mayor.  All present.  The bond of  C. G. Heilig , Sec & Treas. with Jonas Cook & H. T. J. Ludwig – sureties, was received & accepted. Resolved that Dr. P. A. Barrier, W. A. Elliott & D. A. Sides be constituted & are hereby appointed a “Board of Health” to served one year.  W. H. Fisher was elected street overseer for one year, his compensation to be one dollar per day.   Ordered that W. R Kindley be paid one dollar for lamp posts.  Ordered that the street overseer be limited to seventy-five cents in payment of hands employed for the town.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, Secretary

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Mayor’s Office   May 25th, 1888
The commissioners met at the call of the mayor.  Full board present.  The ordinances of the former board, which are found in printed form were read and considered.  Ordinance No. 2 was amended as follows.  The words “not exceeding,” inserted before “fifteen” in last line.  In ordinance No. 26, “fifty cents” was changed to “one dollar.”
The following ordinance was adopted.
Ordinance No. 29
The use of slingshots is hereby forbidden within the corporate limits of the town and any person violating this ordinance shall pay a fine or not less than one dollar or more than ten dollars.
It was resolved that any person who refuses to pay his fine & costs shall work out the same on the public streets at a reasonable price, until paid.
The bond of W. A. Elliott was received  & accepted.  The minutes having been read, the board adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, Sec. A. W. Moose, Mayor

Mayor’s Office   Dec 3rd, 1888
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Absent I. F. Linberger.  The Mayor stated that the object of the meeting was to levy a tax for funds to meet the current expense.  On motion a tax of Ten cents on $100.00 valuation of property.  Thirty cents on the Poll & Twenty-five cts. dog tax was levied.  C. G. Heilig was authorized to make out the tax book.  No further business the Board adjourned.
L. G. Heilig, Sec. A. W. Moose, Mayor

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Mt. Pleasant, NC   Jan 17th, 1889
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Absent I. F. Linberger.  W. H. Fisher tendered his resignation as street overseer.  On motion the resignation was not accepted on the ground[s] that it was not presented in proper form.  Messers. D. A. Sides & W. A. Elliott, members of the Board of Health were present & reported that the lands on the branch from Maj. L. G. Heilig’s tan-yard to M. Cook’s should be drained. The report was received and adopted.  On motion the Mayor was authorized to consult all parties concerned and if he meets with no objection, to proceed at once to have the work done.  Adjourned
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC April 9th, 1889
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  I. F. Linberger absent.  It was ordered that C. G. Heilig as Registrar & L. J. Foil & G. D. Moose as Judges be appointed to hold the approaching municipal election.  The Mayor reported that the ditching he was authorized to have done had been completed. There being no further business the Board adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, Secretary

Mayor’s Office, Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 10th, 1889
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Absent, I. F. Lineberger.  At the annual election held May the 6th , the following officers were elected for the ensuing year.  For Mayor, W. A. Elliott.  For Commissioners – Dr. P. A. Barrier, D. A. Sides, A. C. Barrier, Geo. W. Blackwelder & Jno. M. Hendrix.  The Treasurer & constable made a full & final settlement.  The taxes were all collected except 12 cts. bal. due by R. G. Rose.  The Board appropriated Five (5) dollars each to the Mayor and (Sec. & Tres).  The Treasurer’s account shows a balance of $59.39.

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Mayor’ Office   May 11, 1889
The newly elected Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor and having been duly qualified proceeded to business.  The following officers were elected for the current year.  J. M. Hendrix, Sec & Treas., Dr. P. A. Barrier, L. G. Foil & C. G. Heilig, Board of Health.  Adjourned to meet 15th, inst at 8 O’Clock PM.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

Mayor’s Office   May 15, 1889
Mayor and Commissioners met according to adjournment.  A. C. Barrier and D. A. Sides being absent.  As the business to be transacted required a full Board, and as there was not a full Board present, the meeting adjourned to meet on May 16th at 8 O’Clock.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

Mayor’s Office  May 16, 1889
The Mayor & Commissioners met according to adjournment.  A. C. Barrier being absent.  The Bond of J. M. Hendrix, elected as Sec. & Tres. for Four Hundred Dollars was accepted, and he was authorized to claim the Books, Moneys [sic] &c, belonging to said office from C. G. Heilig, late Sec. & Treas.
D. A. Sides was elected Street Overseer, and shall be paid One Dollar per day for his services. That the Street Overseer procure labor [at] as reasonable a price as practicable and not to exceed seventy five cents per day.

It was ordered that the Mayor be authorized to ascertain the cost, terms &c  for a Pump, to be placed in the public well, and report same to a meeting of the Board.
The Town Ordinances now in force were revised with some additions.  (Copy of which is with the Mayor).  The Secretary was authorized to contract with Walter Heathcock to print the Town Ordinances as revised at this meeting.  Adjournment to meet at the call of the Mayor.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

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Mayor’s Office   May 21st, 1889
Mayor and Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  G. W. Blackwelder being absent.  The Mayor made his report as authorized at last meeting.  The report was received.  It was ordered that the Mayor procure a Pump for the public well and attend to having it properly adjusted and procure such materials as may be needed for same.
The Mayor and Secretary were appointed a committee to settle the bill with the printer for printing the town ordinances.
James L. Lefler was elected town Constable.
The Sec. was authorized by the Board to append the following certificate to the town ordinances; viz – I, J. M. Hendrix, Secretary of the Board of Commissioners of the town of Mt. Pleasant, hereby certify that the following is a true copy of the laws and ordinances adopted May 16, 1889.  Adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

Mayor’s Office   June 10, 1889
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.   The Bond of J. L. Lefler, Constable elect, was received.  He was duly sworn in by the Mayor.  The Mayor reported that he had a pump placed in public well on trial; and that the repairing of the well house had been completed.  The bill of Jesse Heathcock $300 for repairing the public well house, Lumber &c was ordered to be paid.  The consideration of the bill of Walter Daniels .75cts for cleaning out the Public well was laid over till next meeting.
It was ordered by the Board of Commissioners that J. M. Hendrix, a commissioner, be authorized to act as Mayor during the Mayor’s absence.  J. M. Hendrix was duly sworn in as Deputy Mayor to serve during the absence of the Mayor.  Adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
j. M. Hendrix, Sec.

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Mayor’s Office   July 27, 1889
The Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present, W. A. Elliott, Mayor; G. W. Blackwelder, D. A. Sides & J. M. Hendrix, Commissioners.  Bill of J. D. Barrier for 50cts was ordered paid.  The commissioners ordered that the street overseer buy for the use of the town two picks to cost $130.  Was ordered that the Treas. pay Walter Davids 50cts for cleaning out the public well.  Was moved and carried, that the street overseer take charge of the tools of the town, and not to lend them out under any circumstances.  Adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

Mayor’s Office   July 29, 1889
The commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  The street overseer was authorized to by a grass scythe for mowing grass on the streets.  It was ordered that the Treasurer pay D. F. Barrier Nineteen & 97/100 Dollars, the same being in full for Pump and Waste pipe at the public well.  There being no other business before the Board, the meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

Mayor’s Office   Sep. 4, 1889
The Commissioners met at the call of the Deputy Mayor.  Present, W. A. Elliott, Mayor. A. C. Barrier, G. W. Blackwelder, D. A. Sides and J. M. Hendrix, Commissioners.  Absent P. A. Barrier.  The resignation of W. A. Elliott as Mayor was put before the meeting and same was accepted.  The Board of Commissioners elected J. M. Hendrix to fill the unexpired term of W. A. Elliott as Mayor.  Ordered that the a/c of D. A. Sides of $5.53 in full of a/c to date be paid.  Adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

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Mayor’s Office   Dec. 2, 1889
The Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present, J. M. Hendrix, Deputy Mayor, P. A. Barrier, D. A. Sides, A. C. Barrier, G. W. Blackwelder, Com.
The object of this meeting as stated was to consider the levying of a tax to meet the current expenses of the town.  Was ordered that a tax of ten cents on the $100 worth of property, thirty cents on the poll and twenty five cents on the dog be levied.  Ordered that the Secretary make out the Tax Book at once and require the constable to collect the same at once.  Ordered that the Treasurer pay W. R. Kindley $195 for a/c in full for lumber.
Was ordered that the street overseer procure 500 ft of good heart white or post oak limber for repairing bridges.  Plank to be 11/2  x 6 x 12 ft long, sills 4 x 6 x 12 feet long.  Adjourned
J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

Mayor’s Office   December 14, 1889
The commissioners met at the call of the Deputy Mayor.  Present. J. M. Hendrix, Deputy Mayor, P. A. Barrier, A. C. Barrier, D. A. Sides, and G. W. Blackwelder, Com’s.
The object of the meeting as stated by J. M. Hendrix was to consider his resignation as Deputy Mayor.  Said J. M. Hendrix tendered his resignation as Deputy Mayor of the town of Mount Pleasant, NC.  Resignation was received and accepted.  H. C. McAllister was elected Mayor by the Board of Commissioners to serve out the unexpired term of W. A. Elliott.  Adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
H. C. McAllister, Mayor J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

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Mayor’s Office   Jan. 28, 1890
Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present H. C. McAllister, Mayor, P. A. Barrier, D. A. Sides, G. W. Blackwelder, J. M. Hendrix.  Absent A. C. Barrier.
D. A. Sides handed in his resignation as Street Overseer.  Same was accepted.  There being no one proposed to the Board as suitable for such position, ie: Street Overseer, the matter of working the street was agreed that the Mayor has controll [sic] of such work until a suitable man for street overseer can be procured.  Adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
H. C. McAllister, Mayor J. M. Hendrix, Sec. B of Com.

Mayor’s Office   March 6, 1890
Present;  A. C. Barrier, G. W. Blackwelder, D. A. Sides, P. A. Barrier & J. M. Hendrix.
On motion P. A. Barrier acted as chairman pro-tem.  The secretary informed the commissioners that the Mayor, H. C. McAllister, had handed in his resignation to take affect [sic] at once.  The resignation was accepted.  C. A. Shankle was unanimously elected Mayor to serve the unexpired term of H. C. McAllister resigned.
Ordered that the Town Constable be notified to collect the taxes immediately  Adjourned to meet at call of Mayor.
C. A. Shankle, Mayor J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

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Mayor’s Office   April 9, 1890
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present:  C. A. Shankle, Mayor.  P. A. Barrier, A. C. Barrier, D. A. Sides & J. W. Hendrix, Commissioners.
Ordered that the secretary advertise the annual election for the town of Mt. Pleasant, N. C. for Mayor and five Commissioners to be held on Monday the 5th day of May next.  Jonas Cook was appointed Registrar and C. G. Heilig & J. M. Hendrix were appointed inspectors.
Ordered that the Town Constable collect all taxes due at once and pay over same to the Treasurer.  Ordered that a notice of the above be posted at three different places in town.  Adjourned to meet at call of Mayor.
C. A. Shankle, Mayor J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

Mayor’s Office   May 13th, 1890
Commissioners met at call of the Mayor.  Present, C. A. Shankle, Mayor:  D. A. Sides, G. W. Blackwelder & J. M. Hendrix.  Absent, P. A. Barrier, A. C. Barrier.
At the annual election held May 5th, 1890, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:  For Mayor A. W. Moose, For Commissioners, H. T. J. Ludwig, L. J. Foil, L. A. Lentz, W. H. Fisher & J. H. W. Eudy.  Ordered that the Treasurer pay M. Cook $150 for the use of Privy Street.  The Board adjourned to meet May 15th at 8 O’Clock PM to have final settlement with the Treasurer and Town Constable.
C. A. Shankle, Mayor J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

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Mayor’s Office  Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 13[15], 1890
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor W. A.. Moose.  The following, having been duly elected were qualified as Commissioners to served during the  current year, to wit:  L. J. Foil, W. H. Fisher, J. H. W. Eudy, and H. T. J. Ludwig.  There being no further business, the meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
H. T. J. Ludwig, Sec. pro tem W. A. Moose, Mayor

Mayor’s Office  Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 19, 1890
The Commissioners met those being present W. A. Moose, Mayor; L. J. Foil, W. H. Fisher, J. H. W. Eudy & H. T. J. Ludwig.  L. A. Lentz was duly qualified as Commissioner and took his place in the meeting.  L. J. Foil was on motion elected Secretary and Treasurer.
The following were also duly elected, to wit:  J. L. Lefler, Constable, & W. H. Fisher Road Overseer.  W. H. Fisher was appointed to examine the condition of the cellar under the Roger’s House and report at next meeting.  The ordinances adopted last year were read and adopted.  Adjourned to meet next Monday night.
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Mayor’s Office  Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 26, 1890
The Board of Commissioners met there being present, W. A. Moose, Mayor, L. J. Foil, W. H. Fisher, J. H. W. Eudy & H. T. J. Ludwig.  The minutes of previous meetings were read and approved.  The Treasurer submitted his bond which was read and certified.  W. H. Fisher reported that he had examined the cellar under the Rogers house and found it dry and left it closed.
On motion it was agreed that the maximum price for good hands to work in the Street shall be 75cts per day, other hands to be paid such prices as the overseer may agree to give.  The street overseer was directed to employ hands and give the streets a general repairing, putting then in good condition.
The Treasurer reported $42.40/100 in hand.  Ordered that the Sec. & Treas of last year be allowed five dollars ($5 00/100 ) for services during that time the Board of last year having failed to make the appropriation.  The Sec & Tres. elected with the approval of the Board appointed H. T. J. Ludwig, Asst. Secretary.  On motion the Street overseer is allowed one dollar per day when actually engaged on the Streets.  The minutes were approved and the Board adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
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Mayor’s Office   November 3, 1890
Commissioners met.  Present, A. W. Moose, Mayor, L. J. Foil, W. H. Fisher, L. A. Lentz, & H.T. J. Ludwig.
The matter of levying a tax to meet expenses during the current year was discussed.  J. H. W. Eudy entered during the discussion.
Ordered that a tax of fifteen (15) cents on the hundred dollars valuation of property -, forty-five (45) cents on the poll, and twenty-five (25) cents on dogs be levied.   Ordered that the Mayor purchase a true receipt book, of suitable size to meet the requirements of this year.
The following ordinance was introduced and adopted.
Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners for the Town of Mt. Pleasant, That any person or persons who shall tear up any bridge or shall aid in tearing up of the same, or shall place any obstruction in any street or alley, or shall remove any gate or other property, within the corporate limits of the town without being duly authorized to do the same, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall pay a fine of not less than one dollar or more than five dollars for each and every offense.
On motion ordinance No. 9 was amended by inserting “or damage” after the word “destroy” at the end of first line and beginning of second.  The ordinance will then read:  Any person who shall willfully destroy or damage any of the planted shade trees, & . . . .

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. . . The Secretary was ordered to make out tax list and turn the same over to the collector upon the approval of the Board.  Adjourned.
H. T. J. Ludwig, Asst. Sec’y.

Mayor’s Office   Nov. 18, 1890
Commissioners met. Present, A. W. Moose, J. H. W. Eudy, L. A. Lentz, L. J. Foil & H. T. J. Ludwig & W. H. Fisher.  The meeting was called to order by the Mayor A. W. Moose.  J. L. Lefler appeared and tendered his bond as tax collector & constable for the current year.  On motion the bond, L. M. Barrier & L. J. Foil being sureties was accepted, the amount of bond being four hundred dollars.
The secretary reported that the tax list had been made and as directed by the Com. and is ready for delivery to tax collector.  On motion it was ordered that the tax list be turned over to the collector and that he proceed to collect the taxes for the current year.
The Mayor was requested to ascertain the prices of street lamps and report at next meeting.  Adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
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Mayor’s Office  Mt. Pleasant, NC  Nov. 26, 1890
Commissioners met, Present A. W. Moose, Mayor, L. J. Foil, J. H. W. Eudy, W. H. Fisher, & H. T. J. Ludwig.  Absent L. A. Lentz.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.  On motion it was ordered that two street lamps be purchased, the one to be put on street leading to college, the other on street leading toward Albemarle.  Ordered that L. J. Foil see to purchasing lamps.  Adjourned to meet at the call of the mayor.
H. T. J. Ludwig,  Asst. Sec’y.

Mayor’s Office  Mt. Pleasant, NC Dec. 15, 1890
Com. met.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor, J. H. W. Eudy, L. A. Lentz, L. J. Foil, W. H. Fisher & H. T. J. Ludwig.  Cook & Foil presented acct. for lamps $7.73 purchased for the town.  The bill approved and ordered to be paid.  On acct. from A. W. Moose for purchasing tax receipt book, 55cts was presented and allowed.  On motion, it was agreed to pay one half of necessary expense of Rev. Prof. C. L. T. Fisher to represent Mt. Pleasant at the forthcoming Southern Lutheran Synod Convention to be held at Asheville, NC, Dec. 17, 18, 19, 1890.  Adjourned.
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Mayor’s Office  Mt. Pleasant, NC  December 30, 1890
Commissioner’s met.  His honor the Mayor, A. W. Moose, presiding.  There being present, J. H. W. Eudy, L. J. Foil, W. H. Fisher, & H. T. J. Ludwig.
The object of the meeting as explained by the Mayor, was to devise some means whereby the shooting in the streets – at night, shall be suppressed and also to consider what can be done to protect the trees planted along sidewalks, it having been reported that unknown parties have been breaking and otherwise damaging the trees.  On motion it was agreed to elect three additional constables to aid in enforcing the town ordinance.  W. H. Fisher, J. H. W. Eudy, & C. A. Shankle were duly elected to serve during the current year.  Secretary was ordered to notify the additional constables of their election.  Adjourned.
H. T. J. Ludwig,  Asst. Sec.

Mayor’s Office  Mt. Pleasant, NC  March 31, 1891
The Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor: there being present:  A. W. Moose, Mayor, J. H. W. Eudy, L. J. Foil, H. T. J. Ludwig.  C. G. Heilig was elected registrar.  C. A. Shankle & J. M. Shuping were elected judges to hold town election on the 1st Monday in May.
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. . . that all taxes not paid by the 10th of April will be advertised accordingly to law as delinquent, and the proper steps will be taken for collecting the same.  On motion the Mayor was authorized to have the calaboose moved at his earliest convenience.  The Secretary was directed to advertise the election to [be] held the 4th day of May.  The minutes were approved.  Adjourned to meet at call of Mayor.
H. T. J. Ludwig

Mayor’s Office  Mt. Pleasant, NC  May 13, 1891
Commissioners met, there being present A. W. Moose, Mayor; L. J. Foil, J. H. W. Eudy, W. H. Fisher, L. A. Lentz, & H. T. J. Ludwig.  Also present, Jas. L. Lefler, Town tax collector.
Ordered that the Treasurer pay the following bills:
Frank Barrier             .50            L. A. Lentz, 1 yr rent                             .50
Jesse Skeen              25            A. W. Moose, Mayor, services             5.00
W. Moose                1.80           L. J. Foil & H. T. J. Ludwig, services    5.00
Buchanan & Barrier 2.15          A. W. Moose Stationery & Blanks           .50
Cook & Foil              2.00
At the Annual election, held May 4th, the following officers were elected to serve during the ensuing year, to wit:
L. J. Foil, Mayor, Commissioners P. A. Barrier, A. M. Allman, C. H. Fisher, C. G. Heilig & Jesse Skeene
Adjourned.
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Mt. Pleasant NC Mayor’s Office  May 18th, 1891
The Board of Commissioners met at call of the Mayor – Present L. J. Foil, Mayor – Jesse Skeen, Dr. P. A. Barrier, C. H. Fisher, A. M. Allman & C. G. Heilig, Commissioners.  The oath of office was duly administered to all.  Geo. C. Petrea was elected Town Constable & tax collector & C. G. Heilig, Secretary & Treasurer.’

On motion it was resolved that the Mayor appoint two street overseers.  The Mayor appointed W. H. Fisher & A. M. Allman.  A. M. Allman to work Franklin St. & all streets south thereof.  W. H. Fisher to work the remainder.  The old Ordinances were re-enacted.  On motion the Overseers are to receive One Dollar per day for work & 75cts was made the maximum price to be paid hands.
L. J. Foil – Mayor C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant NC   July 3rd, 1891
The Board of Commissioners met at call of the Mayor.  Present – L. J. Foil – Mayor – Jesse Skeen, Dr. P. A. Barrier, A. M. Allman, & C. G. Heilig.  Absent – C. H. Fisher.  The Bonds of C. G. Heilig as treasurer & Geo. C. Petrea as constable & tax collector were presented and accepted.  On motion the Mayor was authorized to have the calaboose repaired & moved and placed across the ditch between L. J. Foil & M. Cook.  The minutes were read & approved.
Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant NC  Nov 24th, 1891
The Commissioners met at call of the Mayor.  Full Board present.  Geo. C. Petrea was elected Overseer in place of A. M. Allman resigned.  On motion it was ordered that the taxes for this year be levied as follows:  Twelve cents on the $10000, thirty six cents on the Poll & 25 cents on dogs (special).  The Mayor was authorized to purchase about 1000 ft. of lumber for bridges.  A Committee consisting of the . . .

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. . . Mayor, W. H. Fisher, Dr. Barrier was appointed with plenary powers, to have a ditch dug across Main St. above Mrs. Drehers.  On motion, the Mayor was invested with discretionary power as to the use of fireworks during the Holidays.  The minutes having been approved the meeting adjourned.
L. J. Foil, Mayor C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mayor’s Office  Mt. Pleasant, NC   April 5th, 1892
The Board of Com. met at the call of the Mayor.  Full board except Dr. Barrier.  On motion the regular annual election for Mayor & Commissioners was ordered to be held on the First Monday in May.   Capt. Jonas Cook was appointed Registrar & W. S. Hartsell & A. W. Moose judges for said election.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 11th, 1892
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present.  Mayor Foil, Jesse Skeene, C. H. Fisher, A. M. Allman, & C. G. Heilig.  Absent – Dr. Barrier.  At the annual election held May 2nd, 1892, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year.  Mayor – L. J. Foil.  Commissioners – Dr. P. A. Barrier, D. A. Sides, A. M. Allman, H. T. J. Ludwig & J. M. Hendrix.  On motion L. J. Foil & Jesse Skeene were appointed to audit Tres. report.  On motion the following accts. were ordered to be paid.  M. Cook for rent $150.  Robert Rose for rock 48 cents.  L. J. Foil five dollars for services as Mayor.  C. G. Heilig Five Dollars for services as Sec. & Tres.  The Tres was instructed to post statement of finances for past year.  Minutes read & approved.  Adjourned
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Mayor’s Office May 16, 1892
The newly elected Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present, L. J. Foil, Mayor, H. T. J. Ludwig, D. A. Sides.  Absent P. A. Barrier.
The oath of office was duly administered to all except P. A. Barrier he being absent.  J. M. Hendrix was elected Secretary and Treasurer and Geo. C. Petrea town constable and tax collector.  Geo. C. Petrea was elected town constable and tax collector.  Geo. C. Petrea was elected road overseer for upper town and Jesse Heathcock for lower town.  Dr. P. A. Barrier, Dr. M. A. Foil & W. S. Hartsell were elected a Board of Health for the current year.  Motion to adjourn to meet May 18, 1892 at 8 PM prevailed.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

Mayor’s Office   May 18, 1892
Pursuant to adjournment the Board met.  Present L. J. Foil, Mayor.  A. M. Allman, D. A. Sides, H. T. J. Ludwig, P. A. Barrier, J. M. Hendrix.  The oath of office was duly administered to P. A. Barrier.  J. M. Hendrix, Secretary and Treas. elect, handed in his bond which was accepted.  The bond of Geo C. Petrea Constable & Tax collector was presented and accepted.
On motion the road overseers are to receive one dollar per day for work and sixty-five cents was made the maximum price to be paid street hands.  On motion the Treas. was authorized to pay out money as per rule of board of last year.  On motion the Town Ordinances of last year be considered in full force.  On motion the Mayor was authorized to buy lamp globes for street lamps.  Adjourned
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Mayor’s Office   August 2, 1892
Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present.  L. J. Foil, Mayor, H. T. J. Ludwig, D. A. Sides, A. M. Allman, P. A. Barrier, J. M. Hendrix.  The Mayor was authorized to buy lumber for repairing bridges.  The Commissioners resolved to examine the street from public square to the college on Aug 11/92.  Adjourned.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

Mayor’s Office   Sep 19, 1892
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the mayor, there being present L. J. Foil, Mayor, P. A. Barrier, D. A. Sides, A. M. Allman, H. T. J. Fisher & J. M. Hendrix.
The Mayor stated the object of the meeting. 1st that Prof. C. L. T. Fisher asked for one hand one day on street at the expense of town and 2nd that the town funds were about exhausted, the work on streets being unfinished, and asked if the commissioners would borrow some money, say $25 00, and finish the work.  He stated that he thought $25.00 borrowed money, with what is now in the treasury, would complete the work.  On motion the com. granted the request of Prof. Fisher to furnish one hand one day to work on street under the direction of Prof. Fisher.  On motion the Sec & Treas was authorized to borrow Twenty five ($25.00) dollars in order that the work on the Streets be completed.  On motion it was ordered that the taxes for this year be levied as follows. Twelve cents on the hundred dollars, Thirty-six cents on the poll & Twenty five cents on dogs (special).  Adjourned.
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Mayor’s Office   March 31, 1893
Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present L. J. Foil, Mayor; A. M. Allman, D. A. Sides, and J. M. Hendrix, Commissioners.  Absent P. A. Barrier and H. T. J. Ludwig.  The Board of Commissioners ordered an election for Mayor and five commissioners to be held May 1, 1893.  Jonas Cook was elected registrar,  W. R. Kindley and John M. Cook were elected judges of said election.  The secretary was authorized to advertise the election for first Monday in May 1893 (May 1).  Adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

Mayor’s Office   May 9, 1893
The Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present L. J. Foil, Mayor, P. A. Barrier, H. T. J. Ludwig, A. M. Allman & J. M. Hendrix, Commissioners.   Absent D. A. Sides.
At the annual election held May 1, 1893 the following were elected for the ensuing year, viz:  A. W. Moose, Mayor and J. M. Hendrix, A. M. Allman, H. T. J. Ludwig,, P. A. Barrier and D. A. Sides as Commissioners.  The Treasurer made his report, which was found correct, showing a balance of Eighty & 18/100 Dollars on hand.  The Town Marshal made his report, showing $697 uncollected taxes.
The treasurers was ordered to pay the following:  Mr. Cook for Privy at $150; L. J. Foil services as Mayor $500; J. M. Hendrix Sec & Treas $500.  Adjourned sine die.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec. & Treas.
Note:  The above may be misleading and at the request of the Com. I hereby say that the unit on hand at close of meeting, after all claims have been paid is $80.18.  J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

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Mayor’s Office   May 10, 1893
The newly elected Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor and after having been duly qualified proceeded to business.  The following officers were elected for the current year.  J. M. Hendrix Secretary & Treasurer:  Geo. C. Petrea, Town Marshal.
The Town Ordinances of the year 1892 were adopted and all laws in conflict thereto are hereby repealed.  On motion the Mayor was authorized to see after the Street Lamps, to have them repaired and lighted at no cost to the town except oil.  Adjourned to meet May 15th at 8 PM.
J. W. Moose, Mayor J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

Mayor’s Office, May 15, 1893
Pursuant to adjournment the Board of Commissioners met.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor; P. A. Barrier, H. T. J. Ludwig, A. M. Allman, and J. M. Hendrix.  Absent D. A. Sides.  The bonds of J. M. Hendrix Sec & Treas and Geo. C. Petrea Town Marshall & Tax Collector were handed in and received.
The following was unanimously adopted as substitute for Town Ordinance No. 26  to wit:
Any person who shall hang a new gate or rehang an old one on any of the streets within the corporate limits of the town shall hand the same so that when open, it shall not obstruct any part of the side walk.  Any person violating this ordinance shall be fined five dollars – and one dollar for each month the gate is left so handing and any person leaving a gate open so as to obstruct the side walk shall be guilty of a violation of  Ordinance No. 10.
Adjourned to meet May 18, 1893 at 8 PM.
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Mayor’s Office   May 18, 1893
Pursuant to adjournment the Board of Com. met.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor:  P. A. Barrier, A. M. Allman, D. A. Sides, H. T. J. Ludwig and J. M. Hendrix
On motion the Sec. was authorized to have printed 100 Town Ordinances of 1889 as amended.  On motion the price to be paid for road hands the current year be not exceeding 65cts per day.  On motion the Mayor was authorized to appoint street overseers for the current year and to pay said overseers $100 per day.    Adjourned
J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

Mayor’s Office   Oct 11, 1893
The commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present, A. W. Moose, Mayor; P. A. Barrier, H. J. T. Ludwig, A. M. Allman, D. A. Sides & J. M. Hendrix.
On motion it was ordered that the taxes for the current year be levied:  on real and personal property 10 cents per hundred dollars, 30 cents for poll and 25 cents for each dog.  On motion the working of South Main Street be let to the lowest bidder.  The Mayor was authorized to carry out the provisions of this motion.  On motion the Town Constable be instructed to collect the back taxes at once.  The secretary was instructed to procure a blank receipt book.  The Sec. was authorized to make out taxes for the current year.  Adjourned.
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Mayor’s Office   Jan. 11, 1894
Commissioners met at the  call of the Mayor.  Present, A. W. Moose, Mayor, P. A. Barrier, H. J. T. Ludwig, A. M. Allman & J. M. Hendrix, coms.  Mayor Moose informed the Board that Geo. C. Petrea, Town Constable had resigned said office and it is now the duty of the Board of Commissioners to elect a suitable man for that Office.  On motion W. S. Hartsell was elected Town Constable to fill the unexpired term.  Adjourned.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec

Mayor’s Office   Jan 18, 1894
Commissioners met at the call of Mayor.  Present, A. W. Moose, Mayor; A. M. Allman, H. T. J. Ludwig, P. A. Barrier & J. M. Hendrix, Coms.  Absent D. A. Sides.
The Mayor informed the Board of Commissioners that W. S. Hartsell, the newly elected town Constable declined to serve and that that duty was to be attended to.  On motion James L. Lefler was elected Constable.  D. A. Sides having moved from the town, his place as one of the Board of Commissioners was declared vacant and by ballot W. S. Hartsell was elected to fill the unexpired term.  Hartsell being present the oath of office was duly administered.
The Board adjourned to meet Monday evening Jan. 22/94.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec.

Mayor’s Office   Jan. 22, 1894
Pursuant to adjournment commissioners met. Present, A. W. Moose, Mayor; H. T. J. Ludwig and J. M. Hendrix, commissioners.  Not being a quorum present no business was transacted.  Adjourned.
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Mayor’s Office   Feb. 5, 1894
Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor; H. T. J. Ludwig, P. A. Barrier, A. M. Allman, W. S. Hartsell & J. M. Hendrix, Commissioners.
James L. Lefler handed in his bond as constable, and was duly sworn in by the mayor.  The following ordinances were submitted for adoption, action being deferred to the next meeting of the Commissioners, viz:
It is enacted that any person who shall willfully interrupt, or disturb any public or private school, college or Seminary in the town of Mount Pleasant, or who shall in any way interfere with the pupils of said schools, or who shall unlawfully assemble on the grounds or in the buildings, or who shall assemble on any street near said school for the said purpose, or who shall injure or deface any of the said school buildings shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined the sum of $25.
It is further enacted that any person who shall in any way interfere with and disturb and dis-quiet any assembly or congregation of persons assemble for divine worship, within or near a place of assembling, or in any way obstructs or molests said persons in the act of assembling or departing from the place of assemblies shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.  Adjourned.
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Mayor’s Office   March 29, 1894
The Commissioners met at call of the Mayor.  Present, A. W. Moose, Mayor; H. T. J. Ludwig, W. S. Hartsell, A. M. Allman, P. A. Barrier & J. M. Hendrix, commissioners.
On motion an election for Mayor and five Commissioners for the town of Mount Pleasant, was ordered to be held on first Monday in May (7th) 1894, and the Secretary was authorized to advertise the same.  Jonas Cook was elected registrar, and H. C. McAllister, & D. H. Ridenhour were elected inspectors of said election.  On motion the matter of additional town ordinances was deferred to next meeting.  Adjourned.
J. M. Hendrix, Sec’ty.

Mayor’s Office   May 2, 1894
Commissioners met at call of Mayor. Present. A. W. Moose, Mayor; H. T. J. Ludwig, P. A. Barrier, A. M. Allman, W. S. Hartsell and J. M. Hendrix, P. A. Barrier & H. T. J. Ludwig were appointed to examine books & vouchers of Treasurer and they reported the same correct – the books showing a balance of $92.22 in treasury.
On motion the mayor & secty was [sic] each paid $500 for services.  J. L. Lefler, constable made settlement for taxes collected.  Adjourned.
J.>M. Hendrix, Sec.
Note. At the annual election held May 7th 1894 the following were elected. For Mayor, A. W. Moose, Commissioners, H. T. J. Ludwig, Wm. J. Heilig, Geo. W. Blackwelder, M. A. Foil, Jesse Heathcock.
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Mayor’s Office   May 10, 1894
The newly elected Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor and qualified, to wit:  M. A. Foil, Jesse Hathcock, Geo. W. Blackwelder, and H. T. J. Ludwig.  Absent. W. J. Heilig.
The Mayor (A. W. Moose) called the meeting to order. H. T. J. Ludwig was elected Secretary and Treasurer.  James L. Lefler was elected constable, and Town Tax Collector.
The ordinances in force last year were adopted for the government of the town until otherwise ordered.  W. J. Heilig appeared and was duly qualified.  Adjourned to meet next Monday night.
A. W. Moose, Mayor H. T. J. Ludwig, Sec.

Mayor’s Office, May 14, 1894
Commissioners met according to adjournment at last meeting.  All being present the Mayor called the meeting to order.  The Secretary & Treasurer submitted his bond which on motion was accepted.  On motion it was agreed to elect a supervisor of streets.  The ballot was taken and W. J. Heilig was declared elected.
The former Treasurer turned over the books and money ($92.29/100 in his hands.  Adjourned to meet at call of Mayor.
A. W. Moose, Mayor H. T. J. Ludwig, Sec.

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Mayor’s Office   Mt. Pleasant, NC   November 24, 1894
The Board of Commissioners met.  Present  A. W. Moose, Mayor, Jesse Hathcock; Dr. M. A. Foil; W. J. Heilig; and H. T. J. Ludwig.  Absent.  G. W. Blackwelder.
The Mayor explained the object of the meeting to be to consider the matter of levying the tax for this current year.
On motion it was ordered that a tax of six & one third (61/3cts) on the hundred dollars valuation of real and personal property, nine-teen (19cts) cents on the poll, and twenty-five (25cts) cents on dogs be levied to defray the expenses during the current year.  Ordered that the Mayor have the old lamp at college repaired, or in case it can not be repaired, purchase a new one for the post at that place.  The Secretary was instructed to make out tax list and turn the same over to the Town Tax Collector, as soon as may be convenient.  Adjourned.
H. T. J. Ludwig, Sec. A. W. Moose, Mayor

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March 21, 1895   Mayor’s Office  Mt. Pleasant, NC
The Board of Commissioners met there being present:  A. W. Moose, Mayor, Dr. M. A. Foil, W. J. Heilig, G. W. Blackwelder and H. T. J. Ludwig.  Absent Jesse Hathcock.
The Mayor announced that Jesse Hathcock a member of the Board of Commissioners, having moved to Charlotte, and that in consequence thereof there is a vacancy.  On motion M. L. Buchanan was elected to fill the vacancy, and having  been duly qualified took his seat as a member of the Board.
The following communication from Prof. C. L. T. Fisher was read (read by Prof. Fisher himself) and ordered to be placed on the minutes:
To the Town Council of Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
I want to appeal to your honorable body for permanent relief from street annoyance by all young men who have been habituating, or who may hereafter have a disposition to habituate the streets near and in full view of the Seminary [Mont Amoena].  We have patiently endured this interference for three years and the time has come when patience ceases to be a virtue.  It is a manifest injustice to us in view of the fact they force themselves upon us within the community of the Seminary and deport themselves in such a way as greatly to annoy and injure us, when we have no Recourse against their enforced presence.  They without offence [sic] are in the aggressive, and we are without defense.  It interferes seriously with one’s work in several ways . . .

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. . . It encourages among our pupils a violation of our rules.
It creates antagonisms against the authorities in there enforcement of order in the school.
It diverts attention from our daily work and interferes with our best success.
Experience has shown us the facts.  In view of them, we can not and will not endure this annoyance longer.  We have been slowly coming to the conviction that if we can not have relief from this interference we can not permanently succeed.  If you differ with us, or can not give us relief, the only honorable thing for us to do is to let some one take our place who will agree with the police in vogue.  We hope this will not be necessary, but we refer to it in view of the fact that once before, we appealed to your body without effect.  We most respectfully ask again that you pass the proposed ordinance drawn up by that able legal authority-, ex-Solicitor Long, and authorize the Mayor to enforce it promptly and in ever instance.  (We ask this especially for the above reasons and in view of the great interests at stake, and further also, because we believe that it is the inalienable right of every individual and rightful corporation to enjoy the pursuit of live, peace and happiness undisturbed.
Very respectfully,
C. L. T. Fisher, Principal
The following ordinances were adopted to take effective immediately:
No. 30  It is enacted that any person who shall willfully interrupt or distract any public or private school, college or Seminary in the Town of Mt. Pleasant, or who shall in any way interfere with the . . .

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. . . pupils, or who shall unlawfully assemble on the grounds or in the buildings used for school purposes or connected with the buildings, or who shall assemble on any street near said school for the said act or who shall injure or deface any of the said school buildings or grounds, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined the sum of not less than two dollars nor more than ten dollars.
No. 31  It is further enacted that any person who shall in any way interfere with and disturb and disquiet any assembly or congregation of persons assembled for divine worship, within or near the place of assembling, or in any way obstruct or molest said persons in the act of assembling or departing from the place of assembling shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Ordered that an election for Mayor and five Commissioners be ordered to be held on the 1st Monday the 6th of May.  The following registrar and judges were appointed to hold said election:  J. M. Hendrix, Registrar, John M. Cook & Geo. C. Petrea, Judges.   Adjourned.
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Mayor’s  Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 10, 1895
Commissioners met. Mayor Moose presiding. All present except G. W. Blackwelder.  J. L. Lefler, constable & Town Tax Collector made settlement for taxes collected.  The books and vouchers of the Treasurer were examined and found correct, M. L. Buchanan & Dr. M. A. Foil being Com.  The balance in the Treasury is $70.22.
On motion the Mayor and Secretary and Treasurer were allowed $500 each for compensation of services.
The Treasurer was instructed to make out and post the Annual Statement of Receipts and expenses.
At the annual election held the 1st Monday, this May the 6th, the following officers were elected:
H. T. J. Ludwig, Mayor ; W. H. Fisher, L. A. Lentz, C. L. T. Fisher, A. C. Barrier, L. J. Foil, Commissioners
Adjourned.
H. T. J. Ludwig, Sec. A. W. Moose, Mayor

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Mayor’s Office   Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 13, 1895
The Commissioners elect priz [sic] Messers A. C. Barrier, W. H. Fisher, L. A. Lentz & L. J. Foil and to C. L. T. Fisher, met in[sic] the out the outgoing Mayor, Mr. A. W. Moose, and were duly qualified by him according to Law.  Mr. L. J. Foil was put in nomination for Secretary & Treasurer by Mr. A. C. Barrier and was unanimously elected to said office.  Adjourned to meet Tuesday evening May the 14th at 8 PM by order of the Mayor.
L. J. Foil, Sec & Tres.

Mayor’s Office  Mt. Pleasant, NC  May 14th 1895
The Commissioners met as per adjournment at 8 o’clock.   All were present.  Mr. L. J. Foil, Secretary & Treasurer elect presented his bond, with Capt. Jonas Cook & Dr. M. A. Foil as signors.  The bond was accepted by a unanimous vote. The former secretary & Treasurer, Prof. H. J. T. Ludwig, turned over the money on hand to new Secretary & Treasurer, L. J. Foil.  The amount turned over being $7022.
The Mayor elect Prof. H. T. J. Ludwig tendered his resignation of said office, giving reasons which in the Judgement of the Commissioners were satisfactory and his resignation was unanimously accepted.  Mr. J. M. Cook was elected Mayor in place of Prof. Ludwig, resigned, and was duly qualified in the presence of A. W. Moose, Esq.  Mr. J. L. Lefler was elected Town Constable & Tax Collector.  Mr. W. W. Dry was elected road supervisor.  It was ordered by motion that the Commissioners meet Monday 8 PM May 20th.
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Mayor’s Office   May 20th, 1895
Commissioners met at 9 O’Clock.  All present except Mr. W. H. Fisher.   Mr. J. L. Lefler presented his bond as town constable having as signers of said bond, Messers W. R. Kindley and A. W. Moose.  The bond accepted by a unanimous vote.  The following motion was made & passed unanimously:  Resolved that the pay for road hands shall not exceed 65 cents per day, and that the remuneration of the Supervisor shall be one dollar per day.  The Town Constable was duly sworn in by the Mayor according to legal formula.  The town ordinances previously in force were continued by a unanimous vote.
L. J. Foil, Sec. Jno M. Cook, Mayor

Mayor’s Office  Aug. 26th, 1895
Town Council met at 8 o’clock.  All present except W. H. Fisher.   Special business was to fix the ditches in front of Prof. Ludwig’s house.  Motion was made by L. J. Foil & seconded by L. A. Lentz that for the present the ditches be filled high enough to absorb all standing water in them and wait till frost to make any further changes carried unanimously.  Adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
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Mayor’s  Office   Feby 12th, 1896
Council met at 740 PM.  All the members were present.  Mayor Jno. M. Cook presented his resignation and after a brief discussion [it] was accepted.  Mr. L. A. Lentz was elected Chairman Pro-Tem.  Mr. A. W. Moose was unanimously elected Mayor to succeed Mr. Cook.  Mr. Moose was notified of election and after some deliberation agreed to accept the office and was duly inducted into office by oath administered by M. L. Buchanan, Esq.  Mr. Geo. C. Petrea was elected Town Marshal.  Taxes were levied as follows, viz: 7 per[sic] cent on all property, 21cts poll, and 25cts for every dog.  The Mayor was authorized to put in terracotta piping in front of Kindley’s store.  Adjourned at 930.
L. J. Foil, Sec. A. W. Moose, Mayor.

Mayor’s Office   April 3rd, 1896
The Town Council met, all present except A. C. Barrier.  An election was ordered for the first Monday in May for Mayor and five Commissioners.  M. L. Buchanan was appointed Registor [sic], Jessie Shuping & D. W. Corzine were appointed Judges.
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Mayor’s Office   Mt. Pleasant, NC
Town Council met at appointed time.  All present but Mr. A. C. Barrier.  Town Marshall and Tax Collector made report and turning over his collection which on examination were found correct.  Balance of $3.19 still to collect.  The treasurer’s accounts were audited and found correct.  Balance on hand $96.49.  On motion the secretary & Treasurer was allowed $500  services.  The Mayor was allowed $500 for his services.  No further business the [Board] adjourned.

May 18th, 1896*
L. J. Foil, Sec.
A. W. Moose, Mayor
At an election held in the town of Mt. Pleasant NC on Monday May 4th, 1896 for Mayor and five Commissioners the following is the result.
A. W. Moose for Mayor        rec’d   26 votes
Dr. L. R. Rose for Mayor      rec’d     1 vote
For Commissioners
Prof. H. T. J. Ludwig            rec’d     26 votes
L. J. Foil                               rec’d     26 votes
C. H. Fisher                         rec’d     27 votes
L. A. Lentz                           rec’d     22 votes
W. R. Kindley                       rec’d    26 votes
A. M. Allman                        rec’d      2 votes
Dr. P. A. Barrier                    rec’d      4 votes
Dr. Rose                              rec’d       1 vote
The above is a true statement of the election furnished by the Registrar, M. L. Buchanan
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May 20, 1896
The following Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor and were duly qualified.  H. T. J. Ludwig was appointed Secretary pro tem.  W. R. Kindley, L. J. Foil, L. A. Lentz, & H. T. J. Ludwig.  L. J. Foil was elected Secretary & Treasurer.  J. L. Lefler was elected town Marshall.  On motion the laws of last year are to remain in force until new laws shall have been adopted.  Adjourned to meet Monday night May 25th.
L. J. Foil, Sec. A. W. Moose, Mayor

Dec 1st, 1896
The following Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  W. R. Kindley, H. T. J. Ludwig, W. H. Fisher, and L. A. Lentz.  A motion by Prof. Ludwig to levy a tax of 81/3 cts on 100 dol worth [of] property, 25cts poll tax and 25 cts on dogs, also a motion to refund Thos Pratt’s [tax?] for last year and also a motion to buy one new street lamp and place at the Reformed Church.  No further business, the board adjourned.
L. J. Foil, Sec. board A. W. Moose, Mayor

March 30th, 1897
The Town Council met at the call of the Mayor. W. R. Kindley, H. T. J. Ludwig, L. A. Lentz being present.  By motion of Prof. Ludwig the annual election was ordered to be held on the first Monday in May for Mayor and five commissioners.  Walters was appointed Registrar and Jessie Shuping & Henry T. Johnson the Judges to hold said election.
L. J. Foil, Sec. board A. W. Moose, Mayor.

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May 11th, 1897
The Mayor and Commissioners of the Town of Mt. Pleasant elected on the first Monday of May, 1897 met.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor.  Commissioners: H. T. J. Ludwig, W. W. Dry, R. L. McAlister and Jonas Cook.   Absent Dr. C. H. Barnhardt. Jonas Cook, J. P., administered the oath of Office to A. W. Moose, as Mayor.  Whereupon A. W. Moose administered the oath to the commissioners.  Jonas Cook was elected Secretary and Treasurer of the Board, and Jas. L. Lefler Town Constable or Marshall.  On motion the Secretary & Treas. and the Town Constable were required to file their bonds in the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00).  On motion it was ordered that the town ordinances heretofore in force be and the same are hereby adopted for the ensuing year.  At this moment, Dr. C. H. Barnhardt came into the meeting and was sworn into office by the Mayor.  On motion it was ordered that the Constable collect the unpaid taxes at once and the same with the money now on hand be expended in improving the sidewalks and repairing the bridges.  On motion the meeting was adjourned to meet on the night of the 17th inst. Or at the call of the Mayor. Jonas Cook, Secy.

May 17th, 1897
The Commissioners & Mayor met.  Full Board present.  James L. Lefler tendered his bond in the sum of Five hundred with L. J. Foil and W. S. Hartsell as security and Jonas Cook tendered his bond with L. J. Foil and H. T. J. Ludwig as securities in the some [sic] of Five hundred dollars.  On motion the bonds were accepted.  No. 1 Ordered by the Board that the Treasurer pay the following amts:  Viz:  Geo. C. Petrea $1.08, Louis Kindley $1.10, Peter Barnhardt, $1.10, John Misenheimer, $1.10, John Shankle, $1.10,  Alfred Bost $1.10 and John R. Heinze 50cts.  The Mayor administered the oath of Office to Jas. L. Lefler as Constable or Marshall.  The Board then adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
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May 26, ’97
Ordered by the Board that the Treasurer pay the following amts. To the fol. Persons, Viz:
H. T. Johnson for 11/2 days work   .80
Walter Parker for 2 days work      1.10
Matthias Barnhardt 2 days work   1.10
John Misenheimer  1 days work     .50
Hamp Lowder 2 days work           1.10
Jesse Shuping repairing lamp        .10
$ 5.25

Jonas Cook, Secty.
May 29, 1897
Ordered by the Board that the Treasurer pay the fol. Amts. To the fol. Persons, Viz:
Louis Kindley $1.35, H. Honeycutt, 55cts., Luther Pless $1.55. H. T. Johnson, 80[cts], Tice Barnhardt 80cts, Watt Parker 80cts, George Miller 25cts and Geo. C. Petrea $1.80.  Adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Sep 23rd, 1897
The Mayor and Commissioners met in session.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor, and W. W. Dry, C. H. Barnhardt, H. T. J. Ludwig and Jonas Cook, coms.  Absent R. L. McAllister.  It was ordered by the Board, that the Treasurer pay the fol. amts. To the fol. Persons.  Viz:  William Parker $2.20, Peter Freeman 60cts, and J. H. Thayer $1.25.  On motion, the rate of taxes was fixed as fols.  Viz:  On the poll 45cts, on the $100.00 of property 15cts. and on each dog 25cts.  Adjourned subject to the call for the Mayor.
Jonas Cook, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC  Oct. 30th, 1897
The Mayor and Commissioners met in session.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor, and the fol. Commissioners, Viz. H. T. Ludwig, W. W. Dry, Dr. C. H. Barnhardt and Jonas Cook.  Absent R. L. McAlister.  On motion it was ordered that Five dollars be appropriated toward purchasing granite steps to . . . .

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. . . be placed in the walk heading to the Methodist Church.  On motion it was ordered that the grading of the street from or near M. L. Buchanan’s residence to or near Jas. L. Lefler’s shop be let out to be done by contract at Thirty-five dollars if no one will do the work for less.  W. W. Dry, Jonas Cook and Dr. C. H. Barnhardt were appointed a committee on the grading of said mentioned street.
On motion the following ordinance was adopted.  Viz: Be it enacted by the Board of Commissioners of Mount Pleasant, NC and it is hereby enacted by authority of the same:  That in all cases, under the existing ordinances of the town of Mount Pleasant, NC where a fine is imposed for a violation of any of said ordinances, and the party or parties, on whom such fine is imposed, refuses or fails to pay the fine or fines imposed by the Mayor, shall be confined in the county jail not more than thirty days, and shall be worked on the public roads of the county in the chain-gang until the expiration of the sentence of the mayor’s Court.
Adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook, Secy.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Nov 8, 1897
The Commissioners met in session.  All present.  On motion it was ordered that the committee on grading the street from Buchanan’s house to J. L. Lefler’s shop be authorized and requested to grade up the public square by putting in dirt, to take out the wooden bridge and replace the same with terra cotta piping, and also to put in terra cotta piping across main street just above present Walnut Street so as to turn the water down on the north side of the street leading to the Lutheran Cemetery.  Adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook, Secy.

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Mt. Pleasant, NC   12-22, 1897
The Com and Mayor met.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor, W. W. Dry, C. H. Barnhardt and Jonas Cook.  It was ordered that the Treasurer pay Tice Barnhardt $100.  Peter Barnhardt $100.  Manly Heilig $100 and H. T. Johnson $100 for work on the streets; and also to pay M. L. Buchanan & Co., 80cts. storeag [sic].  Adjourned subject to call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook, Clk.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   1-7-1898
The com. and Mayor met.  Present A. W. Moose,  H. J. T. Ludwig, W. W. Dry, C. H. Barnhardt, R. L. McAllister and Jonas Cook.  The following ordinance was adopted.  Viz:
Be it ordained by the commissioners of the Town of Mt. Pleasant, N. C. and it is hereby ordained by authority of the same, that any person or persons who shall violate Sec. 7 of Chapter 58 of the laws of North Carolina 1891, which reads as follows, viz:  “It shall be unlawful for any person or persons within three miles of said Mont Amoena Female Seminary to buy, sell give away or otherwise dispose of any spirituous liquors, or to buy or sell wine or malt liquors as a beverage, and any person or persons so offending shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof before any Justice of the Peace in Cabarrus County, be subject to a penalty of Fifty dollars.  One-half to the person suing for the same and the other half to the use of said Mont Amoena Female Seminary, or be imprisoned not exceeding thirty days or both at the discretion of the Court.”  shall on conviction thereof be fined not exceeding Five dollars.  The fol. Resolution was adopted, Viz”  Resolved that the mayor is hereby authorized to employ a person to act as police at $10.00 per month to May 1, 1998; and it shall be the duty of such person to endeavor to keep order in the town and to work on the streets.
Ordered that the Treasurer pay W. H. Fisher two dollars for the work done on the street leading to the brick? factory.  Adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
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January 19th, 1898
The Mayor called a meeting of the Commissioners and pursuant to that call the Com. met.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor;  W. W. Dry, H. T. J. Ludwig and Jonas Cook Coms.  The following ordinance was adopted:
“Be it ordained and it is hereby ordained by the Board of Commissioners for the town of Mt. Pleasant N. C.: That any person who shall without the permission of the Principal or Vice Principal of Mont Amoena Female Seminary, willfully interrupt or attempt to interrupt by word, sign or otherwise, any duty of a student of Mont Amoena Female Seminary or any prescribed exercise mental or physical, whether within or without the premises of said seminary shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined five dollars for each offense.
Adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook, secy.

6th, 1898
At the call of the Mayor the Commissioners met.  Present at this meeting.  A. W. Moose, Mayor. H. J. T. Ludwig, W. W. Dry, R. L. McAlister, and Jonas Cook.  On motion it was ordered that the Treasurer pay C. H. Fisher $11.75 for his services as policeman for the month ending Feby 16th 1898.  Adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook, Secy.

March 23, 1898
At the call of the Mayor the commissioners met.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor.  H. T. J. Ludwig, Dr. Barnhardt, R. L. McAlister and Jonas Cook, Commissioners.  The Treasurer was order to pay the following ??? against the Town, Viz:
Concord Lumber Co. for piping             15.15
John Rowland hauling same                     .96
Frank Lowder hauling same                      .72
John A. Kindley hauling same                   .87
David McEachern hauling same               .56
Geo. C. Petrea for work on well                .80
John Cook Sgt. for use of walk to privy     .50
Cook & Foil for use of walk to privy          .25

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The petition of Rev. Paul Barringer for a side walk to be laid off and opened up from Mrs. Shimpoch’s to Horace Blackwelder’s was granted.
It was ordered that an election be held on the first Monday in May next for a Mayor and five commissioners for the ensuing year.  On motion C. G. Heilig was appointed Registrar and David Corzine and John S. Kindley judges for said election.
Jonas Cook, Sec.

May 3, 1898
The mayor and commissioners met in session.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor; Coms. H. T. J. Ludwig, W. W. Dry, Dr. C. H. Barnhardt and Jonas Cook.  Absent R. L. McAlister.  It was ordered that the treasurer pay the fol. Amts. To the fol. persons.  Viz:
Dave Krimmons       .15   Geo Blackwelder           4.40
C. H. Fisher          12.55   H. T. Johnson                  .90
Skien & Eudy          3.48   Dave Krimmons              .35
Cleve Peach             .05   Do                                   .25
E? Honeycut             .30   C. H Fisher                  17.20
Cal. C. Allman           .25   Geo. W. Blackwelder     2.20
Cleve Peach             .05   James Lefler                  5.50
Cook & Foil             8.34   A. W. Moose                  5.00
Geo Blackwelder     4.40  Jonas Cook                   5.00
$66.08
The coms. examined the Tax collectors books, showing $25.38 yet to collect.  The Coms. examine the Treasurers books with vouchers.  The meeting then adjourned sine die.
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Monday night May 4, 1898
The Mayor & Commissioners of the Town of Mt. Pleasant, NC elected in the first Monday of May – 1898, met.  A. W. Moose, Mayor.  Rev. Paul Barringer: Rev. J. H. Fisher,
James Peck, David Corzine, & John B. McAllister Commissioners.  Mayor A. W. Moose administered the oath to the Commissioners.  On motion, John B. McAllister was elected Sec,ty. & Treas. of the Board and was required to file his Bond in the sum of five hundred dollars (50000).  On motion it was ordered that the town ordinances heretofore in force be and the same are hereby adopted for the ensuing year.  On motion the election of town Marshall be postponed untill [sic] next meeting.  On motion James Peck was authorized to consult someone for Marshall and Report at next meeting.  Their [sic] no further business the board adjourned to meet Monday night May 9/1898.
John B. McAllister, Sec,ty

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 9/98
Commissioners met by the order of the Mayor.  All present.  Mr. James Peck, com. appointed to secure someone for town Marshall reported that he had made an effort but had not secured anyone to accept the position.  Mr. Joel Honeycutt was then called before the board and asked on what terms he would accept the position.  He was given until next meeting of the bord [sic] to decide.  The Sec’ty & Treas. not having his bond ready the acceptance of the same was postponed until next meeting.  Their [sic] being no further business the bord [sic] adjourned to meet Friday night 8 O’Clock May – 13th/98.
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Mt. Pleasant, NC   May – 13th – 1898
The Mayor and Commissioners met in the Mayor’s office.  Rev. Paul Barringer, com. being absent.  John B. McAllister Secty & Trea elect tendered his bond in the sum of five hundred dollars with J. S. Kindley and Dr. M. A. Foil as securities.  On motion the bond was received.  On Motion C. H. Fisher’s proposition to become town Marshall was accepted which is a follows viz: (I propose to work three days in each week and be on duty as policeman every evening from 5 o’clock to 10PM.  Public days be on duty as policeman all day or such part as the Mayor may deem necessary.  And shall collect taxes on any day that the Mayor may order.  Any police duty that is performed during the days in which I am working the streets the fees of such duty I will receive and they be charged to my acct.  Any fees collected while on duty as policeman for any arrest the same.  I shall receive for the performance of such duty.  This contract shall remain in force for six months and I shall receive eighty dollars for the faithful performance of the above contact.)
There being no further business, the bord [sic] adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
John B. McAllister, Sec’ty

Sept 26th 1898
Commissioners met in Mayors Office.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor, James Peck, J. H. C. Fisher, J. B. McAlister.  J. H. C. Fisher proposed the following ordinance which was adopted.  Be it ordained and it is hereby ordained That any person riding a bicycle on the sidewalks in the corporate limits of the town shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined one dollar for each offence [sic]. The business of the meeting being completed the Board adjourned to meet at call of the Mayor.  John B. McAlister, Sec’ty

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Mt. Pleasant NC   Jan 11-1899
Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor; Rev. Paul Barringer, Rev. J. H. Fisher, James Peck, John McAlister.  The object of the meeting being to consider an amendment to the Charter.  After considering the question also the condition of the streets, and state of order, the Com, ordered the Sec’ty to have a petition drawn up to present to the citizens of the Town of Mt. Pleasant and send the same to the General assembly of NC now in session to so change the charter of the said town by striking out 20cts on the hundred dollars worth of property and 60cts on the poll and insert instead their [sic] on 30 and 90.  Theirby [sic] enabling the town to have more revenue.  Adjourned.
J. B. McAlister, sec’ty

Mt. Pleasant NC  Feb 2 –1899
Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present A. W Moose, Mayor.  J. H. C. Fisher, James Peck, John B. McAlister, Com. Present.  The Mayor stating the object of the meeting being to procure someone to work on the streets.  The Mayor was authorized to hire Daniel C. Tucker at the lowest price he could for two months beginning with the 1st of March and including April.  Adjourned.
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At call of the Mayor commissioners met present:  A. W. Moose, Mayor.  James Peck, J. H. Fisher, J. B. McAlister, Com.  Rev. Paul Barringer & David Corzine being absent.  The object of the meeting being the election of Judges for an election of Mayor and Commissioners the following were elected to wit:  Joel Honeycutt and David McEachern for Judges of said election to be held first Monday in May –99.

Mt. Pleasant  Apr 24/99 J. B. McAlister, Sec’ty
At a meeting of the Commissioners of the Town of Mt. Pleasant Apr 26-1899, the following ordinance was adopted.  Be it ordained and it is here ordained. That any person who shall refuse to pay the tax collector on demand any tax levyed [sic] on dogs shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and Shall be fined double the said tax as provided in Section 3815 of the code.  No further business.  Adjourned to meet at call of May
J. B. McAlister, Sec,ty

May 4th, 1899
The Mayor & Coms. met in Mayors Office.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor, J. H. C. Fisher, James Peck and John B. McAllister Com’s.  D. W. Corzine & Paul Barringer absent.  On motion it was ordered that the Mayor and Secty be paid five dollars for their services as said officers.  The Com’s examined the tax collectors Books showing $24.91 cents uncollected for 97 and $1018cents uncollected for 98.  The Treasurer’s Books were examined showing receipts for $16.84 cents and expenditures of $135.57 cents leaving a bal on hand of 2.33 cents.  The meeting then adjourned.
John B. McAlister, Sec,ty.

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Mayor’s Office   May 13 – 1899
The Mayor & commissioners of the town Mount Pleasant, elected on the first Monday of May 1899 met:  Present Jonas Cook,  Mayor: Commissioners Rev. Paul Barringer, A. M. Allman, A. M. Nussman & C. H. Barnhardt.  Absent Prof. H. T. J. Ludwig, Commissioner.  A. W. Moose, retiring Mayor administered the oath of Office to Capt. Jonas Cook as Mayor.  Whereupon Jonas Cook , mayor administered the oath of office to the Commissioners.  C. H. Barnhardt The object of the Mayor in ordering a meeting was to discuss the question of quaranteening [sic] the town against Smallpox in the Gold Hill mines.  The following ordinance was passed.
“Be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners for the town of  Mt. Pleasant NC and it is hereby ordained by authority of the same, that no person or persons who have been exposed to small-pox or who are coming from a locality where there is or is supposed to be small-pox shall be allowed to go out upon the streets of said town of Mt. Pleasant or come in contact with any of the citizens of said town not so exposed or to come within the corporate limits of said Town.  And any person or persons violating this ordinance shall be fined $5.00 for the first offense and of the second offence [sic] shall be imprisoned or sent to the chaingang.
D. E. Tucker was elected town Constable and road over-seer & collector of back taxes – his pay to be fifteen dollars ($15.00) per month & all fees .  Having completed the business of the meeting the Com. adjourned.
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June 22 1899
At the call of the mayor the Commissioners met at 8 o’clock PM.  Present.  Jonas Cook, Mayor and Rev. Paul Barringer, Prof. H. T. J. Ludwig, A. M. Allman, A. M.Nussman & C. H. Barnhardt, Commissioners.
A motion was carried to levy twenty five cents (25¢) tax on the one hundred dollars worth of property & seventy five cents (75¢) on the poll for the present time.
The Sec’y & Treas presented his Bond signed by W. R. Kindley & A. W. Moose which was accepted.  On motion Dr. P. A. Barrier, Dr. M. A. Foil, and C. G. Heilig, Eng. were elected a Board of Health for the town of Mt. Pleasant.  Whose duty it shall be to frequently visit all places in said town and places contiguous thereto and discover  ??? may be detrimental to public health and report the same to said commissioners that proceeding may be had to correct and remedy said evils to the public health according to law.  And for which purpose the said Board of Health given power & authorized to enter into & upon all places in the discharge of their duty.
A motion was carried to amend ordinance No. 1:  lines 9 & 10 so as to read “Obscene, profane, or boisterous language”.
On motion July 1st was fixed as the date of the beginning of the Road overseer & Policeman’s year. And the Mayor was authorized to contact with the policeman for the coming year, his wages not to exceed fifteen dollars ($15.00) per month.
The Treasurer reported that Thirty Dollars & 37¢ ($30.37) had been turned over to him by the former Treasurer:  Also the Mayor reported Thirty Dollars ($30.00) fines turned into the Treas. since the Com. last meeting.

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A motion was carried to work & straighten the street from Capt. Jonas Cooks & the Woods spring & also to open certain side streets given the town in that vicinity & which [have] not been opened.
On motion the Mayor was authorized to appoint a Com. to repair the town Calaboose.  The Mayor appointed Rev. Paul Barringer & A. M. Nussman said Com.
Mr. Nussman was ordered to pay Miss Jennie Skeen for type-writing ordinances .50¢.  Jake Dry for 3 days work on streets 1.20 and to settle with Policeman to July 1.
The Board adjourned subject to call of Mayor.
C. H. Barnhardt, Sec’y

June 27 – 1899
The Commissioners met at call of the Mayor.  Present at  meeting – Capt. Jonas Cook, Mayor, Prof. H. T. J. Ludwig, Rev. Paul Barringer, A. M. Allman, A. M. Nussman, & C. H. Barnhardt, Commissioners.  On motion a tax of fifty cents (50¢) was laid on all dogs within the town.  The Mayor & Prof. Ludwig were appointed a com. to revise the town ordinances [and] have same ready to adopt at next meeting.  The mayor was ordered to purchase terracotta piping for repair of bridges in streets above Capt. Cooks.  Adjourned to meet at call of Mayor
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July 3, 1899
The Board of Com. met at call of Mayor. Present Jonas Cook, Mayor, & Prof. H. J. T. Ludwig, Rev Paul Barringer, A. M. Nussman, A. M. Allman & C. H. Barnhardt, Commissioners.
The Com. appointed to revise the town ordinances reported the first 22 which were adopted.   The Board adjourned to meet Wednesday night.
C.H. Barnhardt, Sec’y.

Wednesday night July 5, 1899
The Board met as above adjourned.  Present.  Capt. Jonas Cook, Mayor & Rev. Paul Barringer, H. T. J. Ludwig, A. M. Nussman, & C. H. Barnhardt, Commissioners.  The remainder of the revised ordinances were read and adopted.
The ordinances were then adopted on a whole.  The mayor reported one dollar fine since last meeting.  The Board adjourned subject to call of Mayor.
C. H. Barnhardt, Sec’y.

July 18 – 1899
The Board of Com. met and was called to order by the mayor.  Present Capt. Jonas Cook, Mayor, & Rev. Paul Barringer, H. T. J. Ludwig, A. M. Nussman, C. H. Barnhardt, Commissioners.
The object of the meeting was to examine & ratify if approved, the town ordinances as corrected & recommended by attorneys Montgomery & Crowell.  The Attorney’s fee ten dollars ($10.00) was ordered paid.  The sec’y was ordered to have 100 copies of ordinances printed.  The ordinances were thus adopted on a whole as follows_______
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The Board of Commissioners for the Town of Mt. Pleasant; County of Cabarrus and State of North Carolina, do ordain this the 3rd day of July AD, 1899
Ordinance No. 1.  That any person who shall within the corporate limits of said town, commit an affray, or shall commit an assault and battery upon any person, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined Fifteen dollars, or be imprisoned thirty days.
Ordinance No. 2.  That any person who shall within the corporate limits of said town, use any profane swearing or cursing or indecent, obscene or abusive language, or sing any blackguard or obscene song, or whoop or halloo so as to annoy any person, or be guilty of any indecent exposure of person, or be guilty of any indecent conduct, or be guilty of any of said above acts, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and where conviction thereof, shall be fined Fifteen dollars, or be imprisoned thirty days.
Ordinance No. 3.  That any person who shall exhibit himself in a state of intoxication, within the corporate limits of said town shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined Five dollars, or be imprisoned for ten days.

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Ordinance No. 4.  That no person shall fire any kind of firearms or fireworks of any description within the corporate limits of said town.  Any person or persons violating the provisions of this ordinance, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined Fifteen dollars, or be imprisoned thirty days.
Ordinance No. 5.  That any person or persons who shall run, ride or drive any horse or other animal at a rapid and unusual rate of speed through any of the streets, within the corporate limits of said town, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined Five dollars or be imprisoned ten days.
Ordinance No. 6.  That no person or persons shall ride, drive or lead any horse, cow or other animal on any of the sidewalks within the corporate  limits of said town.  Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined one dollar or be imprisoned two days.

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Ordinance No. 7.  That no person shall hitch any horse, cow or other animal to any of the shade trees, fence or railing in any manner as to obstruct the sidewalks within the corporate limits of said town.  Any person violating this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined one dollar or imprisoned two days.
Ordinance No. 8.  That any person who shall recklessly or carelessly let down a bucket or handle the pump or other apparatus used in drawing water from the public wells within the corporate limits of said town in such a manner as to injure the bucket, pump or other apparatus or any of the fixtures of said wells, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined Two dollars and fifty cents, or be imprisoned five days.
Ordinance No. 9  That any person who shall after having been notified by the Mayor, policeman or other officer to not do so, feed any horse, cow or other stock on any of the streets within the corporate limits of said town, or shall camp with any wagon or cart in any of said streets, or shall allow any vehicle of which he is the owner or which is in his control, to stand or remain overnight in any of said streets shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be . . .

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. . . fined one dollar or be imprisoned two days.
Ordinance No. 10.  That no person shall exhibit a stud horse or Jack or let or try to let a stud horse or Jack to a mare or jennett in any exposed place within the corporate limits of said town; and any person, so offending, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined five dollars or imprisoned ten days.
Ordinance No. 11.  That any person who shall knowingly or repeatedly allow his horse, mule, jack, jennette, cow, hog or other stock to run at large within the corporate limits of said town shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined one dollar, or be imprisoned two days.
Ordinance No. 12.  That any person or persons who shall, in any way, manner or form, obstruct the streets, alleys or sidewalks within the corporate limits of said town shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined one dollar or be imprisoned two days.
Ordinance No. 13.  That any person or persons who shall throw balls for practice or sport in the streets within the corporate limits of said town shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined one dollar or be imprisoned two days.

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Ordinance No. 14.  That any person who shall sweep or empty any store or office sweepings, papers or trash of any kind, or place any brush, leaves, grass or other sweepings or cleanings of a yard or lot on any sidewalk or in any street or ditch except for repairing said streets within the corporate limits of said town, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined one dollar, or be imprisoned two days
Ordinance No. 15.  That any person who owns or is in possession of a bitch and shall allow the same during the erratic period to run at large within the corporate limits of said town, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined ten dollars, or be imprisoned twenty days.  If the owner or possessor of such bitch is not known, such bitch shall be deemed a nuisance and it shall be the duty of the town marshall or policeman to kill her.
Ordinance No. 16.  That any person who shall willfully destroy or damage any of the shade trees along the streets or sidewalks within the corporate limits of said town, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined five dollars or be imprisoned ten days.
Ordinance No. 17.  That any person who shall keep a defective stove pipe or chimney flue within the corporate limits of said town, and . . .

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. . . shall fail to proceed to repair or remove the same within five hours after having been notified by the mayor, town marshall or other officer to do so, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined five dollars, or be imprisoned ten days.
Ordinance No. 18.  That any person who shall knowingly allow a dead carcass or any portion thereof  to remain upon his premises within the corporate limits of said town longer that twelve hours, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined Five dollars, or be imprisoned ten days.
Ordinance No. 19.  That any person who shall deposit or assist in depositing the carcass of any dead animal or flow or any portion thereof, or any decayed fruit or vegetables within the corporate limits of said town without burning the same shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined five dollars or be imprisoned ten days.
Ordinance No.  20.  That any owner or the guardian or any owner, or any premises or lot upon which there is a cellar or sink within the corporate limits of said town, who shall allow water to accumulate and become stagnant is said cellar or sink shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined five dollars or be imprisoned ten days.

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Ordinance No. 21.  That any owner, lessee or renter of any premises or lot upon which there is a privy or hog pen within the corporate limits of said town, who shall suffer said privy or hog pen to become offensive in smell shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined five dollars or be imprisoned ten days.
Ordinance No. 22.  That no person or persons shall tie or in any way attach, or assist thereat, a tin can or any vessel or other implement to any dog or other animal or use turpentine on any dog or other animal within the corporate limits of said town, for the purpose of frightening and causing such dog or other animal to run through any of the streets or public places of said town.  Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined five dollars or be imprisoned ten days.
Ordinance No. 23.  That any person or persons who shall, for the purpose of sleeping, playing cards or other games, enter into any church, barn or vacant house within the corporate limits of said town, without the permission of the owner or the person in charge of such church, barn or vacant house, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined Five dollars or be imprisoned ten days.

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Ordinance No. 24.  That no person who has been in attendance upon or in a house with any person stricken with cholera, small pox or scarlet fever or been in any city, town or other place infected with any such diseases, shall within fifteen days thereafter, without the permit of the Chairman of the Board of health of said town countersigned by the Mayor, enter into the corporate limits of said town or go upon any of the streets of said town.  Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined ten dollars or be imprisoned twenty days.
Ordinance No. 25.  That any person who shall shoot or use any sling shot or j ??? upon any of the streets within the corporate  limits of said town, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined one dollar or imprisoned two days.
Ordinance No. 26.  That any person who shall at any public speaking within the corporate limits of said town, make any noise or do any act, cal-. . .

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. . . culated to distract the speaker or any part of the audience, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined five dollars or be imprisoned ten days.
Ordinance No. 27.  That any one who shall deliver or convey to any person or persons any intoxicating liquors as a beverage with the corporate limits of said town, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined fifteen dollars or be imprisoned thirty days.
Ordinance No. 28.  That any person or persons who shall willfully interrupt or attempt to interrupt by word, sign or otherwise any student, at any public or private school within the corporate limits of said town, in the performance of his or her duty as a student; or in like manner interrupt any prescribed exercise, mental or physical of such student or students whether said student or students shall be within or without the premises of such public or private school, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined five dollars or be imprisoned ten days.
Ordinance No. 29.  That any person who shall ride a bicycle on any sidewalk, within the corporate limits of said town, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined one dollar or imprisoned two days.
Ordinance No. 30.  That if any person shall refuse or fail to pay his poll tax due to said town after demand has been made by the tax collector, then upon complaint made to the Mayor of said town, it shall be lawful for and the duty of the said Mayor to issue warrant for said delinquent taxpayer and to order and require him to work upon the streets or other public works until such delinquent tax payer shall have worked out the full amount of said taxes and costs.
Ordinance No. 31.  That any person who shall refuse or fail to pay, upon demand by the tax collector, the privilege tax that the Board of Commissioners of said town shall from time to time levy, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined one dollar or imprisoned two days.
Ordinance No. 32.  That any person pasturing, with any stock, any of the streets or sidewalks within the corporate limits of said town, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined one dollar, or be imprisoned two days.
Ordinance No. 33.  That it shall be the duty of the town Marshall or policeman to arrest all persons violating, in his presence, any of the ordinances of said town and take said offender before the Mayor for trial.  If the offender shall be intoxicated, then it shall be the duty of said marshall or policeman to confine said intoxicated offender in the lock-up and keep him there until he shall be in the proper condition to be taken before the Mayor for trial.
Ordinance No. 34.  That any person who shall use any indecent or abusive language, cursing, swearing, or any loud or boisterous talking, halooing or any other disorderly conduct, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined ten dollars or be imprisoned twenty days.
Ordinance No. 35.  That in all cases where defendant shall be convicted before the Mayor of any misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to pay fine and costs and such defendant shall refuse or be unable to pay the same, it may or shall be lawful for the Mayor to order and require such defendant to work on the streets or other public work, until such person shall have worked out the full amount of the fine and costs of prosecution.
Ordinance No. 36.  That any person who shall refuse to pay the tax collector on demand, tax levied on his dog or dogs, within the corporate limits of said town, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined double such tax so levied.
Ordinance No. 37.  That the Mayor shall have discretion to remit wholly or in part any fine or penalty or term of imprisonment prescribed in any of the ordinances of said town.

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Mt. Pleasant  NC   Sept. 20, 1899
Board of Commissioners met, there being present Jonas Cook, Mayor, & A. M. Allman, A. M. Nussman, & H. T. J. Ludwig, com’s.  Absent Rev. Paul Barringer and C. H. Barnhardt.
The Mayor explained the object of the meeting to be to consider the matter of employing a Policeman, Daniel Tucker, the Policeman appointed last June having resigned.  On motion J. L. Lefler was appointed Town Marshall.  Adjourned.
Jonas Cook, Mayor H. T. J. Ludwig, Secy pro-tem

Mt. Pleasant NC    Oct 6 – 1899
Board of Com met there being present Capt. Jonas Cook, Mayor, & Rev. Paul Barringer, A. M. Nussman,
H. T. J. Ludwig.  Absent A. M. Allman and Dr. C. H. Barnhardt.

The meeting was called to order by the mayor and H. T. J. Ludwig was appointed Secy pro-tem.  J. L. Lefler, Town Marshall submitted his bond ($500.00) with D. D. Barrier and A. W. Moose sureties.  On motion the Bond was accepted.  Conversation on subjects pertaining to the town.  Minutes approved.  Adjourned.
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Mt. Pleasant NC   Nov 23, 1899
Board of Com. met.  There being present Capt. Jonas Cook, Mayor & Rev. Paul Barringer, A. M. Nussman & H. T. J. Ludwig.  Absent A. M. Allman & C. H. Barnhardt.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor & H. T. J. Ludwig was appointed Sec.  The object of the meeting as explained by the Mayor was to discuss the Public well.  On motion it was decided that the public well be put in good condition & that the matter be put in the hands of the Mayor. The minutes were approved & the meeting adjourned.
Capt. Jonas Cook, Mayor H. T. J. Ludwig, Secy, Pro tem.

Mt. Pleasant NC   Dec 15, 1899
Board of Town Com. met.  There being present Capt. Jonas Cook, Mayor & Rev. Paul Barringer, A. M. Allman, A. M. Nussman, & H. T. J. Ludwig.  Absent Dr. C. H. Barnhardt.  The meeting was called to order by the Mayor & H. T. J. Ludwig was appointed Sec’y pro tem.  The object of the meeting was explained to be to take into consideration the matter of increasing the police force during the Christmas holidays beginning at the time as stated respectively below. Also to other matters pertaining to the ??? of the town.  On motion it was agreed that thence extra Policemen be elected.  The following were duly elected to begin & continue service as stated: John Honeycutt to begin tomorrow the 16th and to continue till close of the holidays the 2nd of Jan. 1900. . . .

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Chas. Barnhardt and Frank Lowder to being Dec. 23rd & continue during the holidays ending Jan. 2nd 1900.
On motion the Mayor was instructed to fill any vacancy on the police force that may occur.  This resolution applying to case of anyone appointed at this meeting & refusing to serve.
On motion Rev. Paul Barringer was instructed to have four ladders made for the use of the town in case of fire.  It was ordered that the display of fireworks during the Christmas break beginning Dec 25 and ending the 30th shall be confined to the ball ground near the cemetery.  (This resolution was adopted on account of the general scarcity of water in the well at this time & therefore as a precaution against accident by fire.  Minutes approved & meeting adjourned.
Capt. Jonas Cook, Mayor H. T. J. Ludwig, Secy pro tem.

Mt. Pleasant NC  Jan. 2, 1900
Com’s met at call of Mayor.  Present Mayor Capt. Jonas Cook, Com’s Rev. P. Barringer, H. T. J. Ludwig, A. M. Nussman & C. H. Barnhardt.
The object of the meeting was to consider the time served b policemen & pay same.  The following amounts were ordered paid. John Rinehart $3.00.  G. C. Petrea 1.30. Frank Lowder 11.00.  John Honeycutt $17.00  James Lefler 8.00, C. A. Barnhardt 1000.  A. M. Nussman presented acct. for hauling grit which was ordered paid.  Minutes approved.
Adjourned.
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March 1, 1900
Com’s met at call of Mayor.  Present Mayor – Capt. J. Cook, Com’s – H. T. J. Ludwig, A. M. Nussman, Rev. Barringer & C. H. Barnhardt.
On motion A. M. Nussman was appointed to have cellar under old Misenheimer store cleaned out to repair sidewalk and  to ditch off stagnant waters beside Masonic Hall & Seminary and to repair bridges of the town.  It was ordered that the town tax Collector be notified to proceed to collect same at once.
C. H. Barnhardt, Sec’y.

April 4, 1900
Com’s met at call of Mayor.  Present Mayor Capt. Cook.  Com’s H. T. J. Ludwig, A. M. Nussman, C. H. Barnhardt.    An election was ordered to be held on the 1st Monday in May 1900 for town officers.  A. W. Moose was appointed Registrar & Jesse Shuping & C. H. Fisher were appointed Judges.  The Sec’y was ordered to post the above notice of election.  Adjourned.
C. H. Barnhardt, Sec’y

May 8, 1900
Com’s met at call of Mayor.  Present.  Mayor Capt. Cook & Com’s Rev. Barringer, H. T. J. Ludwig, A. M. Nussman & C. H. Barnhardt.
On motion the tax receipt of Rev Paul Barringer, as administrator was cancelled.  The Mayor reported that he had during the past year taken in finances . . .

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. . . amounting to $120.00.  A. M. Nussman presented acct. for work on st. 3.35 and some of ground for calaboose & privy 4.00 amounting to 7.35 which was ordered paid.  G. W. Blackwelder presented acct. for work on st. 80¢ which was ordered paid.  Cook & Foil presented bill for advance on street work amounting to $159.39 which was ordered paid.  On motion the Sec’y & Treas. was allowed 5.00 for year’s service.  H. J. T. Ludwig & Rev. P. Barringer were appointed a com. to examine Treas. Books.  The following is a true account of the election held 1st Monday of May 1900.
C. H. Barnhardt, Sec’y
For Mayor
Jonas Cook 21
A. W. Moose 9
H. T. Johnson 2
Jesse Shuping   1
S. T. Sifford 1
Commissioners
H. T. J. Ludwig 31              W. D. Dorton 1
A. W. Moose 21                 Jesse Shuping 1
Rev. P. Barringer 22          C. H. Fisher 1
A. M. Nussman 30             Parks Blackwelder 1
Dr. C. H. Barnhardt 30       Joel Honeycutt 1
J. L. Peck 8                        Jacob Shoe 1
Robert Johnson 7              J. H. C. Fisher 2
H. B. Barrier 2                    David McEachern 1
John McAlister   2              Paul Nussman 1
S. T. Sifford 1                     L. J. Foil 1
E. E. Barrier 2
We the judges certify that the above is a true and accurate count of the votes cast for Mayor and Commissioners for the Town of Mt. Pleasant at an election held on the 7 day of May 1900.
J.M. Shuping      C. H. Fisher      Judges

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Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 17, 1900
Regular adjourned meeting Board of Town Commissioners.  Present.  Jonas Cook, Mayor.  Rev. Paul Barringer, A. M. Nussman, & H. T. J. Ludwig.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor.  The secretary being absent, H. T. J. Ludwig was appointed secretary protem.  The Com. appointed to examine the secretary & Treasurer’s acct. submitted the following report to the Board of Town Commissioners.
The undersigned committee appointed to examine the secretary & Treasurer’s account beg leave to report that they have discharged that duty and find the following.
Receipts Disbursements
From Town Treas.       29.33               By P’d out per voucher   348.46
“     C. H. Fisher. Tax     1.04                “   “   for tax book               1.82
“     Ed. Barringer. Fee    .50                 “   “   balance on hand        .86
“     Photo Tax                 .50                                                    $351.14
“     Jacob Barrier Tax     .22
“     Mayor Cook             .75
“     Fines                    22.00
“     Tax Collected       96.00
$351.14
Respectfully submitted
H.T. J. Ludwig
Paul Barringer    Com.
On motion the report was adopted.  The business of the meeting having been transacted the Board adjourned sine die.
Jonas Cook mayor
H. T. J. Ludwig, Sec. Pro.tem.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 19, 1900
Regular meeting of newly elected Board of Town Commissioners.  Present, Jonas Cook, A. W. Moose, Rev. Paul Barringer, A. M. Nussman, & H. T. J. Ludwig absent Dr. C. H. Barnhardt.  Jonas Cook qualified as Mayor. A. W. Moose Esq. Administering the oath of office.  The mayor there qualified the commissioners present and the Board proceeded to organize.

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A. W. Moose was elected Sec. & Treas.  H. T. J. Ludwig & Rev. Paul Barringer were appointed a commission to examine the Tax collector’s book & vouchers. Frank Lowder was elected Town Marshall.
Adjourned
Jonas Cook, Mayor A. W. Moose, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 21, 1900
Special meeting Board of Town Commissioners. Present.  Jonas Cook, Mayor.  A. M. Nussman, H. T. J. Ludwig, & A. W. Moose.  Dr. C. H. Barnhardt appeared and was duly qualified.  Absent Rev.  Paul Barringer.  The meeting was called to order by the Mayor and the object explained.
The Mayor reported that there was a case of small-pox within the corporate limits of the town.  The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, that Frances Kent who has been pronounced by the county physician to be affected with Small-pox be sent to the pest house, and that all persons who have been exposed to her, be sent to the county detention house and quarantined.
On motion it was ordered that the house occupied by said Francis Kent be thoroughly disinfected and the old clothing burnt.
The secretary & Treasurer submitted his bond which was accepted.  On motion it was agreed that the citizens of the Town be advised to have themselves vaccinated.  Adjourned.
Jonas Cook, Mayor A. W. Moose, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 30, 1900
The Board of Commissioners met, there being present Jonas Cook, Mayor.  A. M. Nussman, Rev. Paul Barringer, Dr. C. H. Barnhardt, H. T. J. Ludwig & A. W. Moose.
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It is hereby ordered by the authority of the commissioners of the Town of Mt. Pleasant, NC that all persons who have been exposed to small-pox or a case suspicious case of the same must be vaccinated and further it is ordered that every suspicious case shall be kept under strict quarantine until all danger of contagion shall disappear.  And further in case[s] where there shall be objections to isolation then the whole family in which the suspicious case exists shall be quarantined.
Adjourned
Jonas Cook, Mayor A. W. Moose, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Jun 12, 1900
Special meeting of Board of Town Commissioners.  Present Jonas Cook, Mayor.   A. M. Nussman, Rev. Paul Barringer, and H. T. J. Ludwig.  Absent Dr. C. H. Barnhardt and A. W. Moose.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor and explained that one object of the meeting was to consider the matter of appointing a Board of Health as recommended by the County Physician.  On motion Dr. P. A. Barrier, Dr. C. H. Barnhardt, Dr. M. A. Foil and the Mayor, Jonas Cook, were appointed a board of Health as recommended.
The Mayor reports that the marshal elected could not serve, his work and business calling him away frequently.  Sidney Kluttz was elected town Marshal.  On motion A. W. Moose and Dr. C. H. Barnhardt were appointed a committee to solicit signers to a petition to the Legislature for the purpose of extending the corporate limits of the town as follows:  to take in the W. R. Kindley Cotton Mills, etc, as specified in said petition . . .

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. . . adjournment.
Jonas Cook, Mayor A. W. Moose, Secy

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Aug. 13, 1900
Special meeting of the Board of Town Commissioners.  Present Jonas Cook, Mayor.  Rev. P. Barringer, Dr. C. H. Barnhardt, A. W. Moose Coms.  Absent A. M. Nussman.
The meeting was called to order by the Mayor & explained to be to elect a commissioner in the place of Prof. H. T. J. Ludwig, Ph. D., deceased.  On motion Dr. M. A. Foil was elected.  On motion it was ordered that the town refund to Cook & Foil, Three and 10/100 dollars amt. over paid in matter of the Town vs. Ju?? Motley.   Adjourned to meet tomorrow at 7.30 o’clock AM.
Jonas Cook, Mayor A. W. Moose, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Aug. 13, 1900
The Board of Town Commissioners met.  Present Jonas Cook, Mayor, Rev. P. Barringer, Dr. C. H. Barnhardt, A. M. Nussman , Dr. M. A. Foil & A. W. Moose Commissioners.
Meeting was called to order by the Mayor.  On motion to pay Dr. C. H. Barnhardt four and 15/100 dollars & Dr. M. A. Foil .35/100 dollars.  The Mayor reported that he had qualified Dr. M. A. Foil as Commissioner.  On motion the following new ordinances were adopted.
No. 40  The Board of Commissioners of the town of Mt. Pleasant do ordain that it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to erect or care [sic] to be erected or to maintain or use any building for the purpose of a stable within three hundred feet of the center of the cross streets in the corporate limits of said town . . .

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. . . which are mentioned and designated in the charter of said Town as the beginning point of the boundary and any person or persons violating the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined fifty dollars or imprisoned thirty days.
No. 41 That any person or persons who shall rent and use any building as a stable within three hundred feet of the center of the cross streets shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined five dollars or be imprisoned ten days for each day such building shall so be used.
On motion Dr. C. H. Barnhardt & A. W. Moose were appointed a committee to select a Marshall for the Town & report to the Board of Commissioners.  A. W. Moose was appointed to fill the vacancy on the committee to examine the Town Marshall’s Book.  Adjourned.
Jonas Cook, Mayor A. W. Moose, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Aug. 21, 1900
Special meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Mt. Pleasant, NC.  Present, Jonas Cook, Mayor, Rev. P. Barringer, A. M. Nussman, Dr. M. A. Foil, & A. W. Moose commissioners.  Absent Dr. C. H. Barnhardt.
The Mayor explained the object of the meeting and called the meeting to order.  On motion ordinances No. 40 & 41 were repealed.
That for the protection of the town of Mt. Pleasant against fire the following ordinances are enacted.  First Be it ordained that a fire limit shall be established and that the said fire limit shall be the territory from the center of the cross streets in said town which are designated in the charter of said town as the beginning point . . .

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. . . of its boundary extending three hundred feet in each direction; and it shall be unlawful without the consent of the Board of Commissioners of said Town, for any person or corporation to erect, alter or repair any wooden building within said fire limit and any person or corporation violating the same shall be fined fifty dollars and imprisoned thirty days.  And that for each day such person or corporation continues to erect, alter or repair such building it shall constitute a separate violation of the ordinance.  Second, That any person who shall assist in constructing or repairing any building prohibited in above section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof, shall be fined fifty dollars or imprisoned thirty days.
On motion the rate of tax for the Town of Mt. Pleasant, NC for the year beginning in 1900 & ending in 1901 be Twenty five cents on $100.00 worth of property and seventy five cents on the pole [sic], and one dollar on each dog.
Adjourned
Jonas Cook, Mayor A. W. Moose, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Aug. 30, 1900
Special meeting of the Board of town commissioners. Present. Jonas Cook, Mayor, A. M. Nussman, Dr. C. H. Barnhardt, Dr. M. A. Foil, and A. W. Moose Com.  Rev. P. Barringer Absent.
Mayor call[ed] the meeting to order The committee to examine the constables tax books.  Reported work done & everything all right.  On motion W. D. Dorton was elected Town marshall, and he presented a bond which . . .

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. . . was accepted.  A petition was presented asking that the street from the square to College be worked. The commissioners would answer that steps were being taken to have all the streets worked.
The committee to examine the constable’s tax books were authorized to take all the tax receipts that were not in the corporation at the time they were made out of the tax books.
On motion the Mayor was ordered and hire some one to mow the streets & two hands to work the streets.
Adjourned
Jonas Cook, Mayor A. W. Moose, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Sept. 7, 1900
Commissioners met at call of Mayor.  Present.  Capt. Jonas Cook, Mayor.  And Rev. Paul Barringer, Dr. M. A. Foil, A. M. Nussman, & C. H. Barnhardt Coms.  C. H. Barnhardt was appointed Sec’y protem.
The object of the meeting was to consider the request of Mr. L E. Heilig of Salisbury to build a livery stable on his lot near the Public Square.
On motion it was unanimously decided that he be permitted to build said stable provided that said stable be covered and weather bound with metal; and provided further that the town commissioners of the town of Mt. Pleasant relieve Mr. Heilig of all lumber which may be left on his hands already contracted for, at the rate of 75¢ per 100 ft in consequence of the change from a wooden building.  Adjourned.
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Mt. Pleasant, NC   Dec 18, 1900
The Board of Town Commissioners met at call meeting.  Present Jonas Cook, Mayor.  A. M. Nussman, Dr. M. A. Foil, Dr. C. H. Barnhardt & A. W. Moose.  Absent Rev. Paul Barringer.  The Mayor called the meeting to order & explained the object of the meeting.
On motion it was ordered that the Treas. refund .75¢ Sandy Alston’s pole [sic] tax per the year 1899.  Ordered that the Treas. turn over to the Tax collector the Town tax book for collection.  In view of the fact that a number of citizens have expressed themselves that the corporate limits of the town of Mt. Pleasant ought to be enlarged, therefore recommend that a petition be offered for signers, and in case majority of the citizens sign such a petition. Then advertisement be made that application be made to the next Legislature & amend the chapter of said charter accordingly.  It was ordered that the Mayor get Jno. H. Long, county surveyor will help to survey as above, re.
Adjourned    A. W. Moose, Sec. & Treas Jonas Cook, Mayor

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Jan 14, 1901
Board of Commissioners of the Town of Mt. Pleasant meet call meeting.  Present Jonas Cook, Mayor.  Rev. Paul Barringer, Dr. M. A. Foil & A. W. Moose, Coms.  Absent A. M. Nussman & Dr. C. H. Barnhardt.
The Mayor called the meeting to order and explained the object of the meeting.  Ordered that an advertisement be put in the Concord times that an application will [be] made to the Legislature to have corporative [limits] of Mt. Pleasant inlarged [sic].  On motion Dr. M. A. Foil & A. W. Moose were appointed to examine the Docket . . .

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. . . to see [if] fines were state cases & what fees belong to county school fund.  Adjourned.
Jonas Cook, Mayor A. W. Moose, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Mar. 11, 1901
Board of Commissioners of the Town of Mt. Pleasant NC meet a call meeting.  Jonas Cook, Mayor, Rev. Paul Barringer, A. M. Nussman, Dr. M. A. Foil, Dr. C. H. Barnhardt & A. W. Moose, Coms. present.
The Mayor called the meeting to order & explained the object of the meeting.  The Sec. read the minutes of last meeting.  The committee to examine the old Docket report[ed] that have done the work and from Jan. 28th 1881 to July 26th 1898 fines $79.85 of which amt. $17.00 was lawful & that the Mayor[‘s] fines from that date to this $62.00 which are fines for assault & battery.
On motion the following amts. Were ordered paid.  Jno. H. Long $5.00 for surveying & platting survey.  Montgomery & Crowell $15.00 for ordinance as fire limits & preparing charter and H?. S. Nussman $8.21 for Sect., York & Wadsworth $1.00 pipe & W. D. Dorton $27.00 for Police Service.
A. W. Moose was appointed a committee to see about getting a place for the Calaboose & No 10.

Was ordered [that] the tax collector remit $5.00 for tax on the Tuscoro [sic] Cotton Mill property which was taxed that is not in the corporation.  Rev. Paul Barringer was appointed to have the St. leading from Main St. by the ??? Factory to the corporation line reworked.  Adjourned
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Mt. Pleasant, NC   Apr. 3, 1901
Call meeting of the Board of Mt. Pleasant, NC.  Present Jonas Cook, Mayor.  Rev. Paul Barringer, A. M. Nussman, Dr. M. A. Foil, A. W. Moose Com.  Absent Dr. C. H. Barnhardt.
The Mayor call[ed] the meeting  [to] order and explained the object of the meeting.  On motion C. G. Heilig was appointed Registrar.  Ralph Barrier & H. T. Johnson, Judges of  an election to be held in Mt. Pleasant NC on the first Monday of May 1901 for a Mayor & five commissioners.
On motion it was ordered that the Treasurer pay A. M. Nussman two dollars rent of ground on which the calaboose & No 10 sit.  The Town tax collector was ordered to collect all the Town tax by the 15th of April 1901 and all not collected by that [time] to collect it as the law directs.  Adjourned.
Jonas Cook, Mayor A. W. Moose, Sec. & Treas.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 10, 1901
Board of Commissioners of the Town of Mt. Pleasant, NC meet call meeting. Present Jonas Cook, Mayor, Rev. Paul Barringer, A. M. Nussman, Dr. M. A. Foil & A. W. Moose, Commissioners.  Absent Dr. C. H. Barnhardt.
The Mayor explained the object of the meeting to be settled with Sec. & Treas & Tax Collector.  Settled with the Sec. & Tres & found his books all right & that there was $33.56 in the Treasury.  Found that the tax collector’s book shows that there is $43.26 in the Tax Book & $34.72 in the old Books. &  $5.00 due the Town.  On motion ordered that the Treas. pay the Mayor $500 as .services for the year ‘99 & ‘00 and $5.00 dollars for the year ‘00 & ’01 and the Sec. & Treas $5.00 for his services [sic] as Sec. & Tres. and W. D. Dorton $900 a balance due as for police services . . .

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At an election held in Mt. Pleasant, NC on May the 6, 1901 for Mayor & five Commissioners the following were elected. A. W. Moose, Mayor, Jno H. Long, Prof. J. H. C. Fisher, Dr. C. H. Barnhardt, A. M. Nussman and D. D. Barrier, Commissioners.
On motion that the Book & money be turned over to the new officers.  Adjourned sine din
Jonas Cook, Mayor A. W. Moose, Sec. & Tres.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 13, 1901
Commissioners met.  Mayor in chair.  Present D. D. Barrier, A. M. Nussman, J. H. C. Fisher, J. H. Long & Chas. H. Barnhardt, Commissioners.  The Com’s being duly qualified by the Mayor.  C. H. Barnhardt was elected Sec & Treas.  The former Sec. & Treas  reported Thirty three dollars & fifty six cent ($33.56) in the Treas.
The Mayor was authorized to see certain parties in regard to a Police Force for the ensuing year.  Adjourned to meet at call of Mayor.
A. W. Moose, Mayor   C. H. Barnhardt, Sec’y.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 20, 1901
Com’s met at call of Mayor.  Present.  Mayor, A. W. Moose, Com’s A. M. Nussman, J. H. C. Fisher, D. D. Barrier & C. H. Barnhardt.  Absent J. H. Long.
The Sec’y & Treas. presented his bond with W. R. Kindley & A. N. James as sureties.  Bond was received.  J. D. Beaver was elected Town Marshall & J. L. Lefler, W. D. Dorton & C. A. Barnhardt Assistant Marshals or Policemen.  . . .

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On motion it was ordered that the town pay the Judges & Registrars for the last town election 75 cents each.  On motion it was decided that the Mayor have the town pump examined & repaired if it can be done without much cost.  Adjourned.
A. W. Moose, Mayor C. H. Barnhardt, Sec’y.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Sept 4, 1901
Com’s met at call of mayor.  Present Mayor A. W. Moose. Present Com’s. A. M. Nussman, D. D. Barrier, J. H. Long, & C. H. Barnhardt.  Absent J. H. C. Fisher
On motion J. F. Lefler was elected town Marshall.  D. H. McEachern presented an account of $9.25 which was ordered paid.  Adjourned.
A. W. Moose, Mayor C. H. Barnhardt

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Sept 24, 1901
Com’s met at Mayor’s Office.  Present.  Mayor A. W. Moose.  Present Com’s D. D. Barrier, J. H. C. Fisher, A. M. Nussman, & C. H. Barnhardt.  Absent J. H. Long.
On motion it was resolved by the Board that we pay the amount due the School Board from the town in two installments making one note for $100.00 due Jan 1, 1902 & one note for $83.64 due Jan. 1, 1903.
Taxes for the year were levied as follows.  25¢ on one hundred Dollars of property.  75¢ on each Poll, $1.00 on each Dog.  Adjourned
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Mt. Pleasant, NC   Oct. 24, 1901
Com’s met.  Present A. W. Moose Mayor.  Com’s present.   J. H. C. Fisher, A. M. Nussman & D. D. Barrier.  Absent C. H. Barnhardt,  & J. H. Long.   Sec’y being absent D. D. Barrier was appointed Sec’y protem.  The Mayor stated that the town Marshall previously elected had failed to give bond.  On motion A. H. Fisher was elected town Marshall.  Mr. Fisher then presented his bond which was received.  On motion the Mayor & Sec’y was [sic] appointed a Com. to examine the old tax books & turn over to the Marshall only those tax receipts that in their judgement are collectable & order the Marshall to collect the same at once.  Adjourned.
A. W. Moose, Mayor D. D. Barrier, Sec’y pro tem

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Dec 4, 1901
Com’s met at call of Mayor.  Present.  Mayor A. W. Moose.  Com’s D. D. Barrier, J. H. C. Fisher, & C. H. Barnhardt.  The old tax books were examined & settlement made.  There remaining in the hands of the collector $23.19.  The new tax books were turned over to the collector & his receipt taken for the same & he was authorized to collect same at once.  It was ordered that the Mayor have Section 7 of the Gen. Charter & part of the section 3 of the College charter printed for public distribution.  Adjourned.
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Mt. Pleasant, NC   Jan. 11, 1902
Commissioners met at call of Mayor.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor.  J. H. C. Fisher, D. D. Barrier & C. H. Barnhardt, Com’s.  Absent A. M. Nussman & J. H. Long.
On motion it was ordered that the Treas. be authorized to pay over to the County School Board one hundred & eighty three dollars & 20 cents ($183.20) this amt. due from the town of Mt. Pleasant.
A. M. Nussman was paid $2.69 for rent of calaboose & privy.  The tax of the Tuscarora Cot Mill was reduced Five Dollars ($5.00).  The tax collector was instructed to collect all old tax at once & all of last year’s tax by the 1st day of April 1902.  It was ordered that Jno Cruse be paid one dollar for services as policeman.  Adjourned.
A. W. Moose, Mayor C. H. Barnhardt, Sec’y

Mt. Pleasant, NC   April 1, 1902
Commissioners met at call of Mayor.  Present. A. W. Moose, Mayor and D. D. Barrier, J. H. C. Fisher, A. M. Nussman, & C. H. Barnhardt, Com’s.  An election was ordered to be held in the Town of Mt. Pleasant on Monday, May 5, 1902 for the purpose of electing a Mayor & five Commissioners. C. G. Heilig was elected Registrar & J. M. Shuping & D. H. McEachern, Judges.  On motion it was ordered that the Registrar be paid 75¢ for his services & the Judges each 50¢.  The Town offered to by [sic] a lamp for in front of the Methodist Church & 2 for downtown if we can secure someone to attend to same.  C. H. Barnhardt was appointed to arrange for same.  On motion A. M. Nussman was appointed to have 3 ladders made for use of the Town in case of fire.  Adjourned.
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Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 6, 1902
Commissioners met at call of Mayor.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor & J. H. C. Fisher, D. D. Barrier, A. M. Nussman & C. H. Barnhardt, Com’s.  Absent J. H. Long.
Tax co. Fisher made settlement showing amt. collected $313.11 & was given his percent for collecting same.
The following amts were ordered paid.
C. G. Heilig   Acct                                      45¢
C. G. Heilig  Registrar                               75¢
J. M. Shuping Judge Election                    50¢
A. Blackwelder Judge Election                  50¢
A. W. Moose Mayor for year                   $5.00
A. W. Moose refunded tax of F. P. Cook     20¢
C. H. Barnhardt Sec. & Treas. for Year     5.00
On examination of Sec. & Treas Books find a bal. of $51.44
Adjourned
A. W. Moose, Mayor. C. H. Barnhardt, Sec’y.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May ?th 1902
Meeting of Board of Commissioners of Mt. Pleasant NC.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor:  J. H. C. Fisher, S. T. Sifford, C. G. Heilig Coms.  At an election held May 5th 1902 A. W. Moose was elected Mayor & Paul Barringer, Jno H. Long, J. H. C. Fisher, S. T. Sifford & C. G. Heilig Commissioners.  A. W. Moose was qualified by Jonas Cook,  J. P. and J. H. C. Fisher  S. T. Sifford & C. G. Heilig by the Mayor.
C. G. Heilig was elected Sec. Treas. of the Board.  Adjourned to meet at the call of the mayor.

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Mayors Office   May 21, 1902
The Board met at the call of the mayor.  Present:  Mayor Moose. Jno. H. Long. P. Barringer.  J. H. C. Fisher.  S. T. Sifford & C. G. Heilig Coms.  Jno H. Long & P. Barringer were qualified as Coms.  C. G. Heilig presented his bond for Sec. & Treas with A. M. Nussman & Jesse Skeene as sureties.  On motion the bond was accepted.  On motion C. H. Fisher was elected Town Marshal.  On motion the Treas. was authorized to pay V. C. Lentz & Son $1300 for town pump as soon as completed.  On motion the Treas was instructed to pay for lumber for well curb.  On motion the Mayor was authorized to employ special police man at the approaching Commencement.  On motion the Mayor was authorized to have necessary work done on the streets and draw on the Treas for the amount and present statement at next meeting.  Minutes read and approved.
C. G. Heilig  Sec.

Mt. Pleasant NC  August 25th 1903
The Board met at the call of the Mayor.  Present – A. W. Moose, Mayor.  Jno. H. Long, S. T. Sifford, J. H. C. Fisher & C. G. Heilig.  The mayor made statement of  amounts paid out for street work as provided at last meeting.  On motion the accounts were approved.
On motion the Mayor was authorized to have necessary work done on the streets at any time and draw on the Treasury and present statement at each succeeding meeting of the Commissioners.  On motion the bond of C. H. Fisher as Town Marshall & Tax Collector with Jonas Cook & L. J. Foil was received and accepted.
On motion the tax rate for this year was fixed at 20¢ on the $10000 of property and 60¢ on the poll, dogs 75¢.
On motion the Mayor [was] instructed to advertise and sell the old town pump after 20 days notice.  The minutes were read and approved.  Adjourned
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Mayors Office   Nov. 25th, 1903
The Board of Commissioners met with the following present:  A. W. Moose, Mayor, J. H. C. Fisher, S. T. Sifford & C. G. Heilig.  Absent  P. Barringer & Jno. H. Long.  The mayor reported amounts pd out since last meeting for street work.  On motion the account of Fisher & Miller for $128 was ordered to be paid.
On motion the following ordinance was adopted (#39):
Any person or persons within the corporate limits of the town of Mt. Pleasant NC, who shall carry from place to place or set up at any place (and not doing a permanent business) any goods, wares or merchandise and offers to sell or barter the same or actually sells or barters the same, shall be deemed to be a peddler and shall pay a license tax of One dollar per day to the tax collector.  Anyone failing or refusing to pay the above tax shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined Two dollars for each offence [sic] or to be imprisoned Five days.  This ordinance shall not apply to those who sell farm products.
On motion the Mayor was authorized to employ special policemen for the Christmas holidays.
On motion the tax books, which show a total of $24235 were turned over to the Tax Collector with instruction to collect the same at once.  Minutes read and approved.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, Sec’ty.

Mayors Office   March 20, 1903
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  All members present.  The Mayor reported amounts paid out for street work since last meeting; also amount paid John R. Cruse as special policeman at Christmas.
On motion an election for Mayor and five Commissioners was ordered to be held on the first Monday in May.  An entire new registration was ordered – the registrar to receive 3 cents for each name registered.  It was ordered to pay Judges of election Fifty cents per day.  S. T. Sifford was appointed registrar & J. M. Shuping & A. M. Nussman, Judges.  On motion a committee consisting of the Mayor was appointed to inquire into the cost and feasibility of lighting the town by electricity.  Adjourned.
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Mayors Office   April 3rd, 1903
The Board met [at] the call of the mayor.  All present.  The meeting was called to consider a request from Mr. W. D. Foil to build a livery stable within the town limits.  On motion the request was granted provided that the building be of brick or wooden frame with metal roof and sides.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mayors Office May 14th 1903
Board met at call of the Mayor.  All present except Rev. Paul Barringer.  The Mayor reported all amounts paid out to date for street work which were approved.  The following accounts were ordered to be paid.
W. J. Moose work on Calaboose              25¢
Dr. M. A. Foil lumber                                 25¢
Kindley Cotton Mill stone acct.                .50
Cook & Foil                                            2.04
S. T. Sifford registrar of election            1.92
J. M. Shuping  Judge of election             .50
J. F. Lowder  Judge of election                .50
C. G. Heilig  Stone acct                         3.10
Dr. L. R. Rose  Removing dead dog        .10
Jas. L. Lefler  smith work                         .60
J. Skeene & Rinehardt                           2.15
Caleb A. Heilig  lumber                          1.98
D. H. McEachern  hauling on st.            7.75
W. H. Fisher  for ladders & etc.              5.30
C. H. Fisher  Commissions as Tax Co  11.53
C. H. Fisher  services                               .22
A. W. Moose services as Mayor           10.00
C. G. Heilig                                           10.00
C. H. Fisher Tax Collector was present & reported $1290 still uncollected.  The Treas reported that after paying all accounts to date & amounts above there still remained $5525 in the treasury.  Adjourned.
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Mayors Office  Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 15th 1903
The Board met at call of the Mayor.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor.  J. H. Long, J. H. C. Fisher, S. T. Sifford, J. W. Fisher & C. G. Heilig, Commissioners who were duly elected at an election held May 4th, 1903.  A. W. Moose was qualified as Mayor by Jonas Cook, J. P. The Commissioners were qualified by the Mayor.  C. G. Heilig was elected Secretary & Treasurer.  W. D. Dorton was elected Town Marshall.  Adjourned to meet Tuesday night May 19th at 8 O’clock.
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mayors Office  May 19th  1903
Board met.  All present except Jno H. Long.  C. G. Heilig Sec & Treas tendered his bond with A. M. Nussman & Jesse Skeene sureties which was accepted.  The privilege of erecting a telephone system in the corporate limits was granted the Concord Telephone Co. as follows:
Section 1.  That the Concord Telephone Co. its successors or assigns be and are hereby granted rights of way for the erection and maintenance of poles & wires with the necessary appurtenances thereunto for the transaction of a general telephone business through, upon and over the streets, alleys and public grounds of the town of Mt. Pleasant, NC.
Section 2.  In consideration of the use of the streets and alleys as herein provided and granted, The Concord Telephone Co. agrees to give the town the free use of its poles to put in any fire or police alarm they may desire.
Section 3.  Any person who shall maliciously or wrongfully interfere with, cut, injure, or remove or destroy any of the poles, wires, fixtures, instruments, or other property of said company within the corporate limits of said town of Mt. Pleasant shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction thereof shall be fined $1000 or imprisoned 30 days.
Section 4.  When it is necessary for the telephone wires and electric light or power wires to cross each other a span of at least 3 feet shall be preserved between the former and the latter, and if it is necessary to raise or lower any wire in order to preserve this distance, the expense thereof shall be borne by the company doing the latest construction.  Proper guard wires shall be placed and maintained by the high power Co. . .

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Section 5.  No strong current wires shall be attached to or supported by the telephone poles or crossarms.
Section 6.  That the poles or supports of wires of said Co. be put at points on streets not objectionable the Board of Com. of said town of Mt. Pleasant, and when it shall become necessary to move any poles or said company, the company agrees to do so at its own expense.
Section 7.  This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.
Provided – That nothing in the foregoing sections shall prevent or prohibit any person, firm or corporation from putting in any of the streets, alleys or grounds of said town a telephone system at any time for private or public use.
Adjourned to meet May 22nd.
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 22nd 1903
Board met.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor.  Coms – Long, J. H. C. Fisher, J. W. Fisher, & Heilig.
W. D. Dorton – Town Marshal elect tendered his bond of $400.00 with A. M. Nussman & D. D. Barrier as sureties.  On motion it was accepted.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   August 13th 1903
Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  All present except Jno. H. Long.  On motion the Mayor was authorized to straighten and widen the street at what is known as the Woods Spring.  Accounts for working streets to date were ordered paid.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Sept. 12, 1903
The Board of Coms met at the call of the Mayor.  All present. On motion the Bangle heirs were granted permission to recover with shingles the front porch to what is known as the Bangle Hotel.
On motion the Sec & Treas was authorized to borrow money for street work.  Adjourned.
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Mt. Pleasant, NC   Sept 18, 1903
The Board of Coms. met at call of the Mayor.  All present except Jno. H. Long.  On motion the tax rate for the present year was fixed 20¢ on the $100.00 and 60¢ on the poll and special tax of 75¢ on dogs.  On motion the sec was instructed to make out the tax list & receipts and turn over to the tax collector and take his receipt for the same.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, secretary

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Dec 14, 1903
Board of Coms. met at call of the Mayor.  All present.  W. D. Dorton having resigned as town Marshall, Mr. C. H. Fisher was elected to that position.  On motion the Mayor was authorized to employ special policemen for the Christmas holidays.  Adjourned
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Dec 18, 1904 [sic]
The Board of [Commissioners] met at call of the Mayor – Present A. W. Moose, Mayor.  J. H. C. Fisher, J. W. Fisher and S. T. Sifford, Coms.  Mr. C. H. Fisher town marshal elect tendered his [bond] which on motion was received and accepted.
On motion the tax books were ordered to be turned over to the collector – he to proceed to collect at once.  Adjourned.
S. T. Sifford, Sec. pro tem

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Feb 11, 1904
Board of Coms. met – All present.  On motion the Mayor was authorized to purchase and erect a pole to display the weather forecasts of the U. S. Government – he offering to attend to that duty if he can make the arrangement with the government for flags, etc.
On motion the Mayor and Jno. H. Long were appointed to confer with the county authorities with reference to the proposed new ordinance by Geo. L. Barrier.
A petition signed by 54 citizens asking that a tax be levied on dealers in fresh meats was presented & read.  The following action was taken:  It is hereby ordained that any person, firm or corporation offering to sell fresh meats within the corporate limits of the Town of Mt. Pleasant be required to pay a privilege tax of $100.00 per annum.

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The provisions of this action are not to apply to dealers in port and to farmers selling beef and mutton of their own raising by the quarter.  This action to take effect on the 15th of April 1904.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   April 4, 1904
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  All present except John H. Long.
On motion an election for Mayor and five Coms. was ordered to be held on the first Monday in May next.  On motion C. G. Heilig was appointed registrar and J. M. Shuping  & A. M. Nussman Judges.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, secretary.

Mt. Pleasant , NC  April 29, 1904
Board met at the call the Mayor.  Present A. W. Moose, Mayor.  J. H. Long, J. H. C. Fisher and C. G. Heilig, Coms.  C. H. Fisher, Tax collector was present and made his report as follows.  Taxes Collected $367.01 and $10.00 special tax from Barringer & Sifford – uncollected taxes $27.76.
On motion the following accounts were ordered paid.
Cook & Foil $2.19  A. W. Moose .15 Skeene & Rinehardt .40  C. G. Heilig $7.00  W. R. Kindley .75  J. L. Peck (taxes overpaid) .35  A. W. Moose (services as Mayor) $10.00  C. G. Heilig (services as Sec & Treasurer) $10.00.
(See Chapter 509 – Section 9 Laws of NC 1903) as follows.
C. G. Heilig Treas. of the Board of school Commissioners made his report to the Board as required by law (see Chapter 509 – Section 9 laws of 1903.) as follows:
Total Receipts $1090.94 – Disbursements $657.83 Balance on hand $433.11 (for itemized statement see Treasurers  book). The Treas. reported that after paying the above accounts there still remained in the treasury $ [blank].  Adjourned     C. G. Heilig, sec.
[Page attached to top of page 120]
The following is a true and accurate statement of the result of an election for Mayor and Commissioners for the town of Mt. Pleasant, NC held this 2nd day of May, 1904.
For Mayor
A. W. Moose      12
H. C. McAlister  17
C. G. Heilig          1
For Commissioners
Jno. L. C. Miller  19     A. M. Nussman   1
J. H. C. Fisher    30     Frank Lowder     1
Jno. D. Beaver   21     W. H. Fisher       3
C. G. Heilig        24      S. C. Kluttz        1
A. N. James       24      S. T. Sifford        2
L. J. Foil               7       L. A. Lipe          1
J. M. Shuping       5      J. W. Fisher       2
Jno. Long             7      J. L. Peck          1
Jas. L. Lefler        1
D. Barrier              2
C. G. Heilig, Registrar
J. M. Shuping
A. M. Nussman      Judges

Mt. Pleasant NC   May 4, 1904
The Board of Coms met.  Present H. C. McAllister, Mayor elect and  J. H. C. Fisher, A. N. James, J. D. Beaver, & C. G. Heilig, commissioners elect who were duly qualified by Jonas Cook, J. P.  C. G. Heilig was elected Sec. & Treas. James L. Lefler was elected Town Marshall.  On motion a Com. consisting of C. G. Heilig & A. N. James was appointed to secure a place for holding Mayors Court  and Commissioners meeting.  On motion the Treas. was instructed to pay A. M. Nussman  & J. M. Shuping 50¢ each as Judges and C. G. Heilig  75¢ as Registrar for the late election.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

[It should be noted that the 1904 election results lists John L. C. Miller as the fifth highest vote getter for Town Commissioner, however, there is no record in the Town Board minutes stating that he was ever qualified as a Commissioner, nor does his name appear as having attended any Commission meetings in 1904-05.]

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 9th 1904
The Board of Commissioners met at call of the Mayor.  Present H. C. McAllister, Mayor, Jno. D. Beaver, A. N. James, C. G. Heilig.  The Com. appointed to secure a place for meeting reported that they had secured a room from L. A. Lentz at 50¢ per year.  C. G. Heilig tendered his bond as Sec. & Treas with Jesse Skeene  and A. W. Moose as sureties; also Jas. L. Lefler his bond as Marshall with L. J. Foil & D. D. Barrier as sureties.  On motions both bonds were accepted.  Adjourned C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Dec 27, 1904
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  All present – On motion the tax rate for the year 1904 was fixed at 20¢ on $100.00 valuation of property and 60¢ on the poll.  A special tax of 75¢ per head was levied on dogs.
On motion the action of the Treasurer in paying out $5.00 for sprinkling streets was endorsed.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig Treas.

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Mt. Pleasant    Jan 20th 1905
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  All members present.  The object of the meeting was to take under consideration of  the granting a franchise to the Bell Telephone Co.  On motion the following ordinance was adopted.  [The following Ordinance was on pre-printed form attached to page 122 of the Board of Commissioners Minutes Ledger.  It was apparently a standard form provided by Bell Telephone to those municipalities which granted them  a franchise. ]
AN ORDINANCE
Authorizing the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company to use the public streets of the Town of Mount Pleasant, N. C.  for the purpose of placing poles and electrical conductors thereon.
Section I.  Be it ordained by the General Council Mayor and Commissioners of the Town of Mount Pleasant North Carolina that permission be and the same is hereby granted to the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company, its successors and assigns, to erect, operate and maintain lines of telephone and telegraph, including the necessary poles, fixtures and electrical conductors upon, along and over the public roads, streets and highways of the Town of Mount Pleasant as its business may from time to time require, provided that all poles shall be neat and symmetrical.
Section 2.  That the work of erecting poles by virtue of this ordinance shall be done under the supervision of the street committee, and the said Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company shall replace and properly relay any sidewalk or street that may be displaced by reason of the erection of such poles, and upon failure of the Company so to do, after twenty days’ notice in writing shall have been given by the Mayor of the town of Mount Pleasant to said Company, the Town may repair such portion of the sidewalk or street that may have been disturbed by said Company, and collect the cost so incurred from said Company.
Section 3.  In consideration of the rights and privileges herein granted, said Company shall provide one cross-arm on each pole for the free use of the police and fire alarm system of the Town of Mount Pleasant.
Section 4.  Said Company shall at all times be subject to the Town ordinances now in existence or which may hereafter be passed relative to the use of the public streets by telephone and telegraph companies.
Section 5.  Said Company shall indemnify the Town of Mount Pleasant against, and assume all liabilities for damages which may arise or accrue to the Town of Mount Pleasant from any injury to persons or property from the doing of any work herein authorized, or the neglect of said Company or any of its employees to comply with any ordinance relative to the use of the streets of said Town, and the acceptance by the Company of this Ordinance shall be an agreement by it to pay the Town of Mount Pleasant any sum of money for which the Town may become liable from or by reason of such injury.
Section 6.  Said Company shall file with the Clerk of the Council Commissioners of the Town of Mount Pleasant its acceptance of this Ordinance within sixty days from the date when it shall take effect.
Section 7.  This Ordinance shall be in force from and after the date of its passage
I, C. G. Heilig hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an ordinance passed at a meeting of the Mayor and Council Commissioners of the Town of Mount Pleasant, N. C., held on the 20th day of January 1905
Approved,
C. G. Heilig (sd) H. C. McAllister
Clerk of Council       Mayor

[The following letter was contained in the Board of Commissioners Minutes Book]
Subject:  Mount Pleasant, N. C.:  Ordinance.
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.  General Offices
Edward  J. Hall President
W. T. Gentry, Vice Pres. And Gen. Mgr.
D. I. Carson, Secretary and Treasurer
Atlanta, GA.,    January 24, 1905.
IN REPLY OF YOURS OF
TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS OF THE TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT,  NORTH CAROLINA.
Gentlemen,-
In pursuance with Section Six (6) of an ordinance entitled. “An Ordinance authorizing the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company to use the public streets of the Town of Mount Pleasant, N. C., for the purpose of placing poles and electrical conductors thereon”, which was adopted by the Mayor and Commissioners of the said Town at their meeting held on January 20th, 1905, this Company hereby respectfully files with the Clerk of the Commissioners of said Town of Mount Pleasant, N. C., it acceptance.
Yours respectfully,
SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY
By  W. T. Gentry (signature)
Vice President.

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Mt. Pleasant, NC   April 5th 1905
The board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.   All members present.
On motion accounts for street work to the amount of $4589 were ordered to be paid.  On motion an election for Mayor and five Commissioners and two school commissioners was ordered to be held on the first Monday in May next.  On motion C. G. Heilig was appointed registrar and A. M. Nussman and A. W. Moose, Judges.  On motion Mr. L. E. Heilig was granted permission to make alterations in his store building provided that he will cover and side the same with iron.  On motion Mr. W. R. Kindley was granted permission if he desires to take away the roof  & porch to the old Misenheimer store.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 5, 1905
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present H. C. McAllister, Mayor & A. N. James, J. D. Beaver, & C. G. Heilig.  On motion the Treas was instructed to pay to J. L. Lefler his commission on 75% of amount collected to date for taxes.  The following accounts were ordered paid.
A. M. Nussman for privy rent 3.00
A. M. Nussman Judge of election   .50
J. L. Peck Judge of election     .75
H. C. McAllister  Mayor Salary  10.00
Kindley Cotton Mill acct. 1.00
C. G. Heilig Registrar for election     .75
C.G. Heilig salary as sec & Treas  10.00
On motion accounts for street work since last meeting were ordered to be paid also Yorke & Wadsworth Co. $500 for terra cotta pipe.  The Board of School Commissioners through C. G. Heilig, Treas made a report of Receipts & disbursements which was ordered to be posted.  Adjourned to meet Monday night 8th at 8 PM.  C. G. Heilig, sec.

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Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 8th 1905
The Board of Commissioners met.  At the recent election held on the 1st Monday of May, H. C. McAllister was elected Mayor and A. N. James, J. H. C. Fisher, J. D. Beaver, R. M. Blackwelder and C. G. Heilig were elected commissioners.  Who were all present.  The Mayor was qualified by Jonas Cook, J. P. and the commissioners by the Mayor.  C. G. Heilig was elected Sec & Treas.  Jas. L. Lefler was elected Town Marshall.  L. A. Lentz was elected Assistant Town Marshall.
On motion the room of L. E. Heilig was rented for Mayor’s office at rental of $5.00 per year.  On motion a special tax of 75cts was levied on dogs the tax to be collected by the 1st day Aug 1905.  The Sec was instructed to secure tags.  Adjourned
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC  Jan 29th 1906
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  All members present.
On motion it was ordered that the Mayor have the street leading from Main Street to the Lutheran Cemetery widened and have sidewalks made in order to make room for increased travel caused by a new public road leading northeast from the cemetery.
On motion the extension of College Street leading south from Franklin St. was ordered to be widened and a sidewalk made on east side of said street.  The Treas reported that on the night of May 31st 1905 burglars had blown open his safe & stolen [all] of the town funds $94.92.  On motion it was ordered that hereafter the Treas be required to keep the town funds in a bank.
On motion the amounts paid out by the Treas for street[s] were read and approved.  On motion a committee consisting of the Mayor, J. H. C. Fisher, and A. N. James was appointed to look into the matter of purchasing a suitable building to be used as a town hall.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig,  Sec.

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Mt. Pleasant, NC   March 2nd 1906
The board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.   All members present.
The Committee appointed at last meeting to look into property for a town hall reported that they had attended to that duty and had secured a building and lot from Dr. M. A. Foil at a purchase price of $275.00 and tendered a deed from Dr. Foil for the same.  On motion the report of the Committee was received and their action in the purchase of the property was endorsed.
On motion it was ordered to pay Dr. Foil $75.00 cash and to give him two notes of $100.00 each one payable on or before the 1st day of Jun 1906 – the other payable on or before June 1st 1907.  On motion the Sec. was instructed to investigate the cost of an iron cell for the town Hall and report to some future meeting.
On motion the secretary was instructed to take out insurance on the town hall.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   Mch 26, 1906
The Board of Coms. met at the call of the Mayor.  Present H. C. McAllister, Mayor, J. H. C. Fisher, J. D. Beaver & C. G. Heilig.  Absent, A. N. James & R. M. Blackwelder.  The Sec. reported that he had the town hall insured for a term of 3 years for $200.00 at a premium of $17.20 for the 3 years.
On motion the Sec was instructed to purchase lamps and six chains for the town hall.
On motion the regular annual election was ordered to be held on the first Monday in May or Mayor and five Commissioners also one school commissioner to full out the unexpired term of the late Dr. C. H. Barnhardt.  On motion C. G. Heilig was appointed Registrar and A. M. Nussman and S. T. Sifford, Judges.  Adjourned to meet Monday night Apr 2nd 1906 at 730 PM.
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

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Mt. Pleasant, NC  Apr 2nd 1906
The Board of Coms. met pursuant to adjournment –  All members present.
The matter of electing an additional policeman for the town was brought up and discussed at some length & the following action taken :  On motion George A. Boger was elected or appointed policeman and street worker for one year his term to begin on or before the 10th of Apr 1906 at a salary of $25.00 per calendar month to be paid monthly.
He shall perform all the duties as proscribed in the charter of the town for Town Marshal and in addition it shall be his duty to work the streets – keep the same in good repair under the advice of the Mayor.  It shall be his duty to put in all his time on the streets in seasonable weather when not occupied in public work.
The Board of Commissioners shall have power to terminate his contract at any time upon the willful neglect of duty on the part of the policeman.  Adjourned
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Note:  Mr. George A. Boger was notified of his appointment and the above regulations were read to and accepted by him and he began his work as special policeman and street worker on the 10th day of April 1906.
C. G. Heilig, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 1st 1906
The Board of Coms. met.  Absent A. N. James.
An application from A. M. Nussman to build an addition to his store room was presented.  After discussion action was postponed to next meeting.  The accounts of Cook & Foil for $4.08x C. G. Heilig for $15.56x A. M. Nussman for $3.10, L. G. Heilig for $4.50 were ordered to be paid.  Adjourned to meet May 8th at 730 PM
C. G. Heilig

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Mt. Pleasant   May 8th 1906
The Board of Commissioners met pursuant to adjournment.  All members present.  C. G. Heilig Treas. made a report of the receipts & disbursements of the funds of the Board of School Commissioners.  On motion the report was received and ordered to be posted.
On motion it was ordered to pay and take up the note due Dr. M. A. Foil for $100.00 and interest, due June 1st; also H. C. McAllister $10.00 for services as Mayor.  C. G. Heilig $10.00 services as Sec. & Treas; Lowder & Fisher 50¢ for horse on street; A. M. Nussman and S. T. Sifford 50¢ each – Judges of election; C. G. Heilig 75¢ Registrar.  On motion it was decided that this board did not see its way clear to grant the petition of Mr. A. M. Nussman to build an addition to this store and respectfully referred him to the newly elected board of Commissioners.  Adjourned.
C. G. Heilig, Secretary

[Page 128 of the Board Ledger was Blank but attached between p. 128 and p. 129 were the oaths of office of the Town Officials elected in 1906.  These are presented below.]

North Carolina, Cabarrus County
I, Paul Barringer, do solemnly and sincerely swear that I will support the constitution of the United States and that I will be faithful and bear due allegiance to the State of North Carolina, and to the constitutional powers and authorities which or may be established for the government therein and that I will endeavor to support, maintain and defend the constitution of said State – not inconsistent with the constitution of the United States, to the best of my knowledge and ability:  So help me god.
I, Paul Barringer, do further solemnly swear that as Mayor of the town of Mt. Pleasant in said County and State, in all articles in the commission to me directed, I will do equal right to the poor and to the rich, to the best of my judgement, and according to the law of the State and the ordinances of said town, I will not privately or openly, by myself or any other person, be of consul in any quarrel or suit defending before me; the fines and assessments that shall happen to be made, and the forfeitures that shall be incurred, I will cause to be duly entered without concealment.  I will not wittingly or willingly take, by myself or any other person for me, any fee, gift gratuity or reward whatsoever for any matter or thing by me to be done by virtue of my office, except such fees as or may be directed and limited statute; but well and tidy I will do my office of Mayor.  I will not delay any person of common right, by reason of any letter or order from any person in authority to be directed, or for any other cause whatives [sic]’ and if any letter or order come to me contrary to law, I will proceed to enforce the law, such letter or order notwithstanding, I  will not direct, or cause to be directed, the parties any warrant by me made, but will direct such warrants to the town constable to do execution thereof’ and finally, in all things belonging to my office during my continuance therein, I will faithfully, true and justly, and according to the best of my skill and judgement, do equal and impartial justice to the public and to individuals.  So help me God.     Paul Barringer
Sworn and subscribed to before me this 4th day of June 1906, Jonas Cook, J. P.

North Carolina, Cabarrus County
We, Jonas Cook, A. Walter Moose, James L. Peck, John B. McAllister and Augustus N. James, do swear that we will well and truly execute the duties of the office of Commissioner of the town of Mt. Pleasant, according to the best of our skill and ability, according to law; so help us God.
Jonas Cook, A. W. Moose, Jas L. Peck, John B. McAllister, A. N. James

North Carolina, Cabarrus County, No. 8 Township
Know all men by these presents, that we George A. Boger, Constable elected by the Commissioners of the town of Mount Pleasant NC June 46th 1906 and M. A. Foil and L. J. Foil sureties are held and firmly bound unto the State of North Carolina in the sum of Four hundred dollars ($40000) to the true and faithful payment whereof we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators, jointly and severally firmly by these presents.
Signed and sealed this 5th day of Jun 1906.

The condition of this obligation is such that whereas the above bonder has been duly elected constable for the town of Mount Pleasant N. C. for the term of one year, from and after the 1st day of June 1906, or until his successor in office shall qualify. Now, therefore, if the said George A. Boger shall diligently endeavor to collect all claims put into his hands, shall well and duly collect and account for, pay over and settle all costs, fines and the town taxes during his continuance in office and faithfully discharge his duties as constable of said town of Mount Pleasant according at law, then the above obligation is void otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
George A. Boger, M. A. Foil, L. J. Foil.
Executed in the presence of Jonas Cook.

North Carolina, Cabarrus County
I, George A. Boger, do solemnly swear that I will well and truly serve the State of North Carolina in the office of constable of the town of Mt. Pleasant N. C.  I will see and cause the peace of the State to be well and truly preserved and kept, according to my power:  I will arrest all such persons, as in my sight, [who] shall ride or go armed offensively, or shall commit or make any riot, affray or other breach of the peace:  I will do my best endeavor, upon complaint to me made, to apprehend all felons, and rioters or persons riotously assembled, and if any such offenders shall make resistance with force, I will make hue and cry, and will pursue them according to the law,  and will faithfully and without delay executed and return all lawful precepts to me directed; I will well and truly, according to my knowledge, power and ability, do and execute all other things belonging to the office of Constable of said Town of Mount Pleasant, so long as I shall continue in office:  so help me God.
Geo. A. Boger
Sworn & subscribed to before me
June 5, 1906
Jonas Cook, J. P.

North Carolina, Cabarrus County, No. 8 Township
I, Jonas Cook, do solemnly swear that according to my best skill and ability I will execute impartially the office of treasurer for the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Mount Pleasant , N. C. in all things according to law:  that I will duly and faithfully account for all public moneys that may come into my hands and will not, directly or indirectly , apply the same, or any part thereof to any other use than by law directed:  So help me, God.
Jonas Cook
Sworn & subscribed to before me.
June 5, 1906
Paul Barringer, Mayor

North Carolina, Cabarrus County, No. 8 Township
Know all men by these presents, that the undersigned are held and firmly bound unto the state of North Carolina in the sum of Four hundred dollars ($40000). To the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, jointly and severally, or heirs, executors, and administrators firmly by these presents:
Signed and sealed this 5th day of June 1906.

The conditions of the above obligation is such that whereas, the above bounder Jonas Cook has been duly elected Town Treasurer, for the Commissioners of the Town of Mount Pleasant for the term of one year from the 1st day of June 1906 or until his successor shall qualify:  Now if the said Jonas Cook shall, during his term of office, well and faithfully execute the duties of this office and pay, as required by law and on the warrant of the Mayor and the other of the Commissioners of said town of Mt. Pleasant, NC all moneys which come into his hands as treasurer and render a just and true account thereof to the board when required by law, or by said board of Commissioners of said town of Mount Pleasant, N. C., then this obligation to be null & void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
Jonas Cook, M. A. Foil, L. J. Foil
Witness:  Geo. A. Boger.

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June 4th 1906
The Board of Commissioners of the Town of Mount Pleasant NC met in the town hall on the 4th day of June 1906 at 8 o’clock PM.  There were present, Paul Barringer, Mayor, Jonas Cook, A. Walter Moose, James L. Peck, John B. McAllister and Augustus N. James.  The oaths of the Mayor and the Commissioners were duly taken and ordered to be filed and the same are attached to page 128 of this book.  On motion of  Augustus N. James, Jonas Cook was elected Secretary and Treasurer of the Board of Commissioners.  On motion of A. W. Moose, George A. Boger was elected town Constable for the year from and after the 1st day of June 1906, and was requested to file with the Board his bond of $400.00.  On motion of James L. Peck, the Mayor was authorized to purchase a suitable policeman’s badge for the use of the Constable.  On motion the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook, Secty.

June 5th 1906
The Board of Commissioners, at the call of the Mayor met.  All present.  The oath and bond of the Constable were presented, approved and ordered to be filed.  Also the oath and bond of the Treasurer of the Board were presented, approved and ordered to be filed.  The oaths and bonds of the Constable and Treasurer are attached to page 128 of this book.  On motion the Mayor was ordered to have the Deed for the town hall recorded in the officer of the Register of Deeds for Cabarrus County.  The Mayor was appointed to make inquiry about an iron cage to be installed in the town hall and report cost of same to the board.  The meeting then adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook, Secty.

June 12th 1906
At the call of the Mayor the Commissioners met.  All present except Jas. L. Peck. On motion of A. W. Moose it was ordered that the constable be paid at the end of each month the amount due him for the month on order signed by the Mayor.  Adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor
Jonas Cook

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July 16th 1906
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present, Paul Barringer, Mayor, A. W. Moose, J. B. McAllister and Jonas Cook commissioners.  On motion of A. W. Moose, L. A. Lentz was granted permission to cover his back piazza provided the same be done with some incombustible material.
On motion of A. W. Moose, the Mayor was authorized to open up new streets in the eastern part of Mt. Pleasant to connect with the new road coming from Jno D. Barringer’s farms and to bridge the waudies And ditches.  At this point James L. Peck came into the meeting.
On motion of A. W. Moose it was ordered that the policeman be relieved of working on the streets, and that he be allowed the fees allowed by law on all papers that he shall serve instead of the twenty-five dollars per month heretofore allowed.
On motion of James L. Peck, Columbus H. Hartsell was elected assistant policeman.  On motion of J. B. McAllister, the matter of working on streets was put in the hands of the Mayor.
On motion of A. W. Moose, Jonas Cook was elected Mayor pro-tem, to act in the absence of the Mayor.
On motion of J. B. McAllister the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook Sec

Aug 29 1906
The Commissioners met – the Mayor presiding.  Present J. L. Peck, A. W. Moose, Jno B. McAllister and Jonas Cook.  Geo. A. Boger presented his resignation as policeman; and on motion of A. W. Moose the resignation was accepted.  On motion of A. W. Moose, Caleb A. Heilig was elected policeman in place of Geo. A. Boger resigned.  On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Jonas Cook Sec

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Nov 13th 1906
The Board of Commissioners of the town of Mt. Pleasant NC met at the call of the Mayor.  Present Paul Barringer Mayor, J. L. Peck, A. W. Moose, J. B. McAllister, and Jonas Cook – Commissioners.
On motion of A. W. Moose, seconded by J. B. McAllister the tax on real and personal property was fixed at 30 cts on the $100.00 worth of property and the poll tax was fixed at 90 cents on the poll.  The dog tax was fixed at 75 cents on each dog.  The tax on peddlers of wares and merchandise was fixed at $2.50 per day for each day or fractional part he may peddle within the corporate limits of the town.  The tax on retailing beef was fixed at $10.00 per annum.
On motion of Jas L. Peck, sec[onded] by A. W. Moose, Cook & Foil were granted permission to repair the Bangle House provided they put a metal roof on the parts repaired.  They were granted permission to patch the roof in the main part of the house.  On motion the Mayor was authorized to employ a policeman. On motion the secretary was ordered to make out the taxes. On motion the meeting adjourned to meet at the call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook Secy

Nov. 23 1906
The Mayor & Com. of Mt. Pleasant met at the call of the Mayor.  On motion of A. W. Moose secd by J. B. McAllister it was ordered that A??  Wallis be permitted to operate his flying Jenny within the corporate limits by paying a tax of Two dollars a day or a fractional part of a day.  The tax to be paid in advance for each day he may run his machine. He is not to run it later than 8 o’clock P. M.  and he will be required to police the grounds on which the uses his machine.     Nov.
Jonas Cook sec

Jany 28 1907
The Mayor and Commissioners met in session. A. N. James absent.  On motion it was ordered that we petition the legislature of NC to so amend the Charter of Mount Pleasant as to give the Commissioners of said town the authority to levy a tax of not less that $25.00 nor more than $40.00 per annum on all dealers in fireworks and torpedeas [sic] & etc.  The secretary was authorized to write the representatives of Cabarrus County asking them to have the Charter so amended. On motion it was ordered that our representatives in the Legislature be requested to use their influence to have the Constitution and laws of NC so changed as to give the Commissioners of the cities and towns of NC [the authority] to expend the fine moneys to the improvement of the streets of said cities & towns.  Adjourned.
Jonas Cook sec.

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Mar 29th 1907
The Board of Commissioners of the town met this day at the call of the Mayor.  Present Paul Barringer Mayor and A. W. Moose, Jno. B. McAllister and Jonas Cook Commissioners.
On motion of A. W. Moose it was ordered that an election be held on the first Monday in May 1907 to elect a Mayor and five Commissioners to succeed the present board of Commissioners, and also to elect three school commissioners for the term of 4 years to succeed A. W. Moose, C. G. Heilig, and D. H. McEachern whose terms will expire.
On motion A. W. Moose, C. G. Heilig was appointed Registrar and Jesse Shuping and W. R. Blackwelder judges for this election.  On the meeting adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook Secy

May 14 1907
The Mayor and Commissioners met in session.  Present Paul Barringer Mayor, and A. W. Moose, J. L. Peck, J. B. McAllister and Jonas Cook Com.  Jonas Cook Sec and Treas. of the Board and also Treas of the School Board presented his report with vouchers.  And same was examined and ordered to be posted.  On motion of A. W. Moose it was ordered that the Mayor and Treasurer be paid out of the town funds Ten dollars each.  On motion the Com adjourned sine die.
Jonas Cook Sec

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Mt. Pleasant , NC    May 15th 1907
The Board of Commissioners of Mount Pleasant met.  Present Jno. H. Keller Mayor. J. H. C. Fisher, David McEachern, A. W. Moose, Alonzo Blackwelder and Jonas Cook Commissioners.  Jonas Cook was elected Secretary and Treasurer.  Jonas Cook, J. P. qualified J. H. Keller as Mayor; and J. H. Keller as Mayor qualified each of the Commissioners. The Mayor was requested and authorized to fix up the streets in as good manner as he can before commencement:  also D. H. McEachern was authorized to trim the shade trees along the sidewalks. It was ordered that the accts of Cook & Foil Co. of $36.92 be paid by the Treas. On motion the meeting was adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook, Secy.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 27th 1907
The Board of Commissioners met. Present J. H. Keller Mayor, A. W. Moose, J. H. C. Fisher, Alonzo Blackwelder and Jonas Cook coms. Absent D. H. McEachern. On motion it was ordered that the treasurer pay the fol accts viz:
Columbus H. Hartsell $5.50
J. H. Keller  $2.50
On motion, J. H. Keller and A. W. Moose were appointed a committee to secure the services of a policeman.  J. H. C. Fisher and Alonzo Blackwelder were appointed a Board of Health.  Adjourned to meet at 4 o’clock Tuesday May 28 1907.
Jonas Cook Treas

Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 28, 1907
Mayor and Board of Commissioners met in session.  Present:  J. H. Keller, Mayor; Commissioners J. H. C. Fisher, D. H. McEachern, A. W. Moose, & A. Blackwelder.  In the absence of the Sec’y Capt. Cook, A. Blackwelder , sec’y pro tem was appointed .  Capt. Cook was elected Mayor pro tem to act in the absence of the Mayor.  Police committee A. W. Moose and J. H.  Keller reported.  On motion W. R. Blackwelder was elected Policeman to receive for his services $25.00 per month as long as such services are satisfactory to the Board.  Board adjourned to meet at 7:30 PM May 29, 1907
A. Blackwelder Sec’ p. t.

[There is no record of a meeting on 29 May 1907]

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Mt. Pleasant, NC   June 3rd 1907   July 26 1907
The Board of Com. of the town met.  Present.  J. H. Keller Mayor – and the fol coms.  viz:  A. W. Moose, D. H. McEachern and Jonas Cook.  Absent J. H. C. Fisher and Alonzo Blackwelder.  On motion of A. W. Moose, D. H. McEachern was appointed street overseer.  On motion the meeting adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook Sec.

Aug 19th 1907
The Board of Commissioners met.  All present.  On motion D. H. McEachern was ordered to open up the street by Zeb Cox’s on toward Mess. M. E. Johnson’s.  D. H. McEachern was ordered to secure the road scrapes and give the streets and sidewalks a through working.
On motion it was decided that the services of the policeman have not been satisfactory to the board and that the Mayor so inform him.  On motion the Mayor J. H. Keller, D. H. McEachern and Prof J. H. C. Fisher be a committee to secure the services of Columbus Hartsell as policeman or some other person and that the contract be reduced to writing.  Adjourned subject to the call of the Mayor.
Jonas Cook Sec.

Sept. 13, 1907
The Board of Commissioners met.  Present J. H. Keller, Mayor.  D. H. McEachern, A. W. Moose and A. Blackwelder.  Mr. Rutherford, representing Jones Traveling Shows, appeared before the board and asked permission to exhibit his shows in Mt. Pleasant Friday Sept. 29.  On motion of commissioners moved that permission was granted on payment of $5.00.  Adjourned to meet next Wednesday night.
A. Blackwelder Sec’y pro tem.

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Mt. Pleasant, NC   Sep. 16, 1907
The commissioners met.  Present J. H. Keller, Mayor.  A. W. Moose, D. H. McEachern, Prof. J. H. C. Fisher, A. Blackwelder and Jonas Cook.  The matter of the pump at the public well came up for discussion.  On motion the committee was continued and requested to see Mess. Ritchie Hdw. Co. and tell [them] that the pump is not satisfactory.
On motion it was ordered that Rev. Paul Barringer be reimbursed to the amt. of $1000 .for Attony fees.
Adjourned subject to the call of the chairman.
Jonas Cook Sec

Sep
The commissioners met.  Absent Prof. Fisher and D. H. McEachern.  Jonas Cook mad report of the settlement made with W. R. Blackwelder the tax collector.
The Mayor was instructed to find a suitable man to collect the taxes.
On motion the taxes was [sic] fixed as follows viz:  Poll 90 cts.  Real and personal property 30 cts on the $100.00 worth of property and 75 cts on each dog.  On motion the special tax of beef was fixed at $10.00 so long as the beef marked is kept open.  The population of the town was found to be 757 by the school  board.  Adjourned to meet the 1st Monday night.
Jonas Cook Sec

Oct 9 1907
The commissioners met.   Absent Prof J. H. C. Fisher.  A conference with some of the members of the M. E. Church was held with the view of grading the street in front of this church.  They agreed that the Commissioners have their consent to lower the street not more than one foot at the steps.  On motion it was ordered that work begin on grading the street in front of said Church.  On motion the manner of doing the work was put in the hands of the Mayor & Mr. D. H. McEachern.  On motion the Treas. was ordered to pay Yorke & Wadsworth Co. $20.00 for piping.  Ordered that D. H. McEachern be paid $433.85.  Adjourned to 1st Monday in Nov. next.
Jonas Cook Sec.

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Oct. 23 1907
Com. met.  All present except A. W. Moose.  On motion the application of Luther Ritchie that the tax on beef be so changed as to include fresh meats was deffered [sic] to the 1st Monday night in Nov.
On motion the Mayor was instructed to have the prison renovated.  Adjourned.
Jonas Cook

Nov. 4 1907
The Com. met.  Present J. C. H. Fisher, A. W. Moose,  D. H. McEachern and Jonas Cook were present.  Absent the Mayor and A. Blackwelder.  On motion it was ordered that the Treasurer borrow $100.00 to be used on the road.  Time 90 days.  On motion A. W. Moose was instructed to purchase tax receipt books.  On motion the fresh meet [sic] question was left open until the next meeting.  Adjourned.
Jonas Cook Sec

Dec 2nd 1907
The Mayor and Commissioners met.  Present J. H. Keller, Mayor; A. W. Moose, D. H. McEachern, Prof. J. H. C. Fisher, A. Blackwelder and Jonas Cook.  On motion A. W. Moose was appointed a committee to have the party from whom the pump at the public well was purchased to put the same in a good and satisfactory condition. ; and failing to have it so fixed to take it out of the well [and] to put in a good pump.  On motion of Prof. J. H. C. Fisher it was ordered that so long as the beef market was kept closed any person may, if he chose to do so, sell beef within the corporate limits of the town.  On motion the policeman was allowed 25 cts for every dog he may have to kill for the non payment of taxes or other causes.  Lewis D. Faggart was elected policeman on an salary of $100.00 per annum.  He will turn over to the Treasurer of the Com. the fees he may collect.  He was also elected tax collector and required to execute a bond of $800.00 and be sworn into office.  On motion it was ordered that A. W. Moose be paid $1.06 for the tax books he  furnished to the town.  Lewis D. Faggart was ordered to assist A. H. McEachern to find the ladders and have same put and kept in the proper place.  Adjourned.
Jonas Cook, Sec.

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Jany. 8, 1908
The Board of Com. of Mt. Pleasant met.  Present J. H. Keller, Mayor, J. H. C. Fisher, D. H. McEachern, A. W. Moose, and Jonas Cook Coms.   It was ordered that the Treas pay the following accts.  Viz:  Yorke & Wadsworth Co. $2030 and A. B. Pounds $4.48.  On motion it was ordered that the beef tax be repealed.  The Mayor adjourned the meeting.   Jany.
Jonas Cook Sec

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Mt. Pleasant NC   Mar 2, 1908
The Board of Com. of the Town met.  Present J. H. Keller, Mayor.  Prof. J. H. C. Fisher, A. W. Moose, A. Blackwelder, and Jonas Cook, Coms.  It was ordered that the Treas pay Ritchie Hdw. Co. $10.00 and Cannon & Fetzer Co. $15.75.  It was ordered [that the Treas] pay T. S. Fisher $1.00 for having b???.  It was ordered that Eugene Barnhardt be paid 90 cts.  It was ordered that the Mayor have the path to the public privy fixed so that parties can get to it.  Ordered that when we adjourn, we do so to meet Wednesday evening at 4 o’clock on the hill where the grading is now being done.  Adjourned.
Jonas Cook, Sec.

Mt. Pleasant, NC   March 6th 1908
The Board of Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present J. H. C. Fisher, A. W. Moose, A. Blackwelder and Jones Cook.  Absent D. H. McEachern.  On motion it was agreed that a petition be circulated in the town to learn if the citizens wish the hill at the Methodist Church graded more than the Com. have now agreed to have done, said grading to begin near Mrs. Rose house.  Adjourned to Monday night.
Jonas Cook, Sec

Mt. Pleasant, NC   March 10, 1908
The Board of Commissioners met.  Present J. H. Keller, Mayor, Com. J. H. C. Fisher, D. H. McEachern, A. W. Moose, A. Blackwelder and Jonas Cook.  On motion A. W. Moose was authorized to have the weather signal pole fixed on the best terms possible.  On motion it was ordered that the grading of the hill now being graded be continued, as requested by the petition file, provided the money can be borrowed; and that the Mayor, J. H. C. Fisher, and A. W. Moose be a committee to decide how it shall be done and let the contract to a party or parties to the do the grading.  Adjourned.
Jonas Cook, Sec

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Mt. Pleasant, NC   April 3rd 1908
The Commissioners met at the call of the Mayor.  Present J. H. Keller, Mayor, D. H. McEachern, A. W. Moose, A. Blackwelder, Jonas Cook and J. H. C. Fisher.  On motion it was ordered that an election be held on the first Monday in May next, to elect a Mayor and five commissioners.  On motion L. S. Shirey was elected Registrar and D. D. Barrier and S. T. Sifford were elected judges to hold said election.
On motion the Mayor was requested and authorized to borrow sufficient funds to pay for the improvements done in the town.  It was ordered that the tax collector proceed to collect the remaining uncollected taxes by law.  Adjourned.
Jonas Cook, Secy.

Mt. Pleasant,  NC   April 6 1908
The Board of Commissioners of the town of Mt. Pleasant  NC met.  Present J. H. Keller Mayor.  D. H. McEachern, J. H. C. Fisher, A. W. Moose and Jonas Cook.  Absent A. Blackwelder.  The following persons were appointed a committee to assess the damages if any done to the lot of Zeb Cox by reason of a street being laid off in the south side of said lot.  Viz:  L. J. Foil, H. C. McAllister and Jno. L. C. Miller.
Ordered that the Registrar revise the registration books so as the books shall show an accurate list of the qualified voters of the town.   On motion Jonas Cook, Prof. C. L. T. Fisher and A. W. Moose were appointed a committee to look out for a suitable place for a union cemetery and ascertain the sentiment of the citizens on such a movement.  On motion it was ordered that the Board of Commissioners execute a note for J. Frank Lowder for the sum of Two hundred ninety four and 73/100 Dollars the amt. due Lowder & Kluttz for moving 885 yard of dirt of the hill near the M. E. Ch.
Jonas Cook Sec

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Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 4  1908
The Mayor and Commissioners of the Town of Mt. Pleasant, NC met.  Present – J. H. Keller, Mayor, A. W. Moose, D. H. McEachern, Prof. J. H. C. Fisher and Jonas Cook Coms.   Absent Loney Blackwelder.  On motion it was ordered that the Treas pay Chas. T. Fisher $2.38 for work done on the street and bridge lumber furnished.  On motion it was ordered that the Treas pay Geo. L. Barrier Eleven & 20/100 dol. Bal. due him for lumber and hauling rock.  On motion it was ordered that the Treas. pay A. W. Moose $1.00 for fixing the flag pole.  On motion it was ordered that the Treas. pay Prof. J. H. C. Fisher Four & 80/100 Dollars for rock.  On motion it was ordered that the Mayor  be paid Ten Dollars for his services.  On motion the Secretary and Treas be paid fifteen dollars for his services.  On motion it was ordered that the Treas pay D. H. McEachern Ten & 85/100 for work and hauling cement.  On motion it was ordered that the Treas pay Yorke & Wadsworth Co. $47.60 for cement.  On motion it was ordered that the Treas pay Cannon & Fetzer Co., $80.48 for cement.  On motion it was ordered that the Mayor negotiate a loan to pay assess.  On motion it was ordered that as Cook & Foil have put in a cement walk on the south side of Franklin St. from their store to the livery stable that we give to them free of charge the stone they used in said walk.  Adjourned to meet tomorrow at 1o’clock to hear the report of the judges of the election.
Jonas Cook, Secy.
Appendix  The Mayor informed the board that he had negotiated a loan from Dr. M. A. Foil; and the board agreed to execute a note to said Dr. M. A. Foil to pay debts to the amt. of $329.25

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Mt. Pleasant, NC   May 5th 1908
The Board of Com. met.  Present J. H. Keller, May.  Coms. A. W. Moose, Prof. J. C. H. [Sic] Fisher, and Jonas Cook.  The judges of the election held on Monday the 4th inst. Reported that the following persons ere elected Viz:
J. B. McAllister, Mayor and R. L. McAllister, W. A. Kindley, J. W. Fisher, A. M. Allman and Jno. L. C. Miller. 1

The Treas. made his report and the same was referred to Prof. J. H. C. Fisher and Dr. A. W. Moose to audit and post the same.  On motion the Mayor  was instructed to inform the new Board that the books are now ready to be turned over.  Adjourned sine die.
Jonas Cook Secy.

1 [ On May 4, 1908, The Concord Daily Tribune reported.  “Today the town election is in progress.  There has been an undercurrent in municipal politics in evidence for some time.and its effects will be seen today.  At this writing it is presumed that two tickets will be in the field; the first time that oppositions has been manifest, so far as we are able to learn, in the history of elections here.  The reform, or conservative, ticket headed by J. B. McAllister for mayor with an entire new corps of commissioners will ask for votes of the citizens against the administration ticket. It is presumed that Prof. J. H. Keller will again lead the administration ticket for Mayor, though the lineup for commissioners is uncertain, since part of the number at least have gone over to the enemy’s camp..”] 

[Page 142 is blank but Oaths of Office of Town Officials elected in 1908 are attached as follows]

North Carolina, Cabarrus County
I, Jno. B. McAllister, do solemnly and sincerely swear that I will support the constitution of the United States and that I will be faithful and bear due allegiance to the State of North Carolina, and to the constitutional powers and authorities which or may be established for the government therein and that I will endeavor to support, maintain and defend the constitution of said State – not inconsistent with the constitution of the United States, to the best of my knowledge and ability:  So help me god.
I, Jno B. McAllister, do further solemnly swear that as Mayor of the town of Mt. Pleasant in said County and State, in all articles in the commission to me directed, I will do equal right to the poor and to the rich, to the best of my judgement, and according to the law of the State and the ordinances of said town, I will not privately or openly, by myself or any other person, be of consul in any quarrel or suit defending before me; the fines and assessments that shall happen to be made, and the forfeitures that shall be incurred, I will cause to be duly entered without concealment.  I will not wittingly or willingly take, by myself or any other person for me, any fee, gift gratuity or reward whatsoever for any matter or thing by me to be done by virtue of my office, except such fees as or may be directed and limited statute; but well and tidy I will do my office of Mayor.  I will not delay any person of common right, by reason of any letter or order from any person in authority to be directed, or for any other cause whatives [sic] and if any letter or order come to me contrary to law, I will proceed to enforce the law, such letter or order notwithstanding, I  will not direct, or cause to be directed, the parties any warrant by me made, but will direct such warrants to the town constable to do execution thereof’ and finally, in all things belonging to my office during my continuance therein, I will faithfully, true and justly, and according to the best of my skill and judgement, do equal and impartial justice to the public and to individuals.  So help me God.     John B. McAllister
Sworn and subscribed to before me May 6th 1908, Jonas Cook, J. P.

North Carolina, Cabarrus County
We, James W. Fisher, J. L. C. Miller, R. L. McAllister, W. A. Kindley and  A. M. Allman, do swear that we will well and truly execute the duties of the office of Commissioner of the town of Mt. Pleasant, according to the best of our skill and ability, according to law; so help us God.
Jas. W. Fisher, Jno. L. C. Miller, R. L. McAllister, W. A. Kindley, A. M. Allman
May 6th 1908

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Mt. Pleasant NC   May 7, 1908
The Board of Commissioners of Mt. Pleasant met.  Present J. B. McAlister Mayor James W. Fisher  J. L. C. Miller R. L. McAlister W. A. Kindley A. M. Allman Commissioners.  M. A. Kindley was elected Sec. & Treas. Jonas Cook, J. P. qualified J. B. McAllister as mayor and J. B. McAlister as mayor qualified each of the Commissioners. On motion the meeting adjourned to meet on the night of the 8th of May.
W. A. Kindley Sec & Treas.

Mt. Pleasant NC   May 8, 1908
The Board of Commissioners met.  Present J. B. McAlister mayor J. W. Fisher J. L. C. Miller R. L. McAlister W. A. Kindley and A. M. Allman Coms.  On motion J. B. McAllister J. W. Fisher and W. A. Kindley were appointed a street com.  J. B. McAlister and W. A. Kindley were appointed a com to have Capt. Cook to finish his last report.  adjourned to meet at call of mayor.
W. A. Kindley Treas.

Mt. Pleasant NC   June 6, 1908
The Board of Commissioners met present J. B. McAlister Mayor J. W. Fisher J. L. C. Miller W. A. Kindley R. L. McAlister.  On motion Dr. J. M. Mathews E. E. Barrier and W. D. Foil were appointed to board of health.  On motion it was ordered that the board of coms execute a note to J. Frank Lowder for the sum of Three hundred and seventy three dollars and thirty seven cents the amount due Lowder & Kluts [sic] for moving 1135 yards  [of] dirt of the hill near M. E. Church 678 yds being old boards contract 439 yds being New boards contract.  adjourned to meet at call of Mayor
W. A. Kindley Sec & Treas.

[The following was attached to p. 143 of Board Minutes]

$200.00
Received of W. A. Kindley Secy & Treas of the Board of Commissioners of the town of Mount Pleasant N. C. the sum of Two hundred & no/100 Dollars in full of all work done on street and sidewalk near the M. E. Church in said town by authority of the Trustees of said Church, and we the Trustees of said M. E. Church do hereby release the Commissioners of the said town of Mt. Pleasant, N. C. from any further obligations to said M. E. Church.
W. R. Kindley  Trustee
A. M. Allman  Trustee
J. H. W. Eudy  Trustee
D. M. Eagle  Trustee

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Aug 7, 1908
The Commissioners met Present J. B. McAlister Mayor J. L. C. Miller J. W. Fisher R. L. McAlister A. M. Allman and W. A. Kindley.  The M. E. Church committee met with board and accepted proposition made by board to cut down sidewalk four feet at corner of church lot and level back toward J. R. Hintz lot for the some [sic] of two hundred dollars and release town of any further obligation to church for any more damages.  L. J. Foil H. C. McAlister and R. L. McAlister a committee appointed by the old board to assess damages if any due Mr. Zeb H. Cox by new [road] coming by his lot from Tuscarora cotton mill report that it was their decision that he was not due any damage provided that not more than half of the road be on his lot.  No further business the meeting adjourned subject to call of mayor.
W. A. Kindley Treas of B.

Sep 7, 1908
The Commissioners met  Present J. B. McAlister Mayor J. L. C. Miller J. W. Fisher A. M. Allman and W. A. Kindley.  It was ordered that a tax of $1000 dollars be levied on dealers in fresh meats, fish and oysters not included the tax to be paid before being allowed to sell.  No further business the meeting adjourned subject to call of mayor.  It was ordered than May Parker’s Tax be returned to him.
W. A. Kindley Sec & Treas of B

Nov 23, 1908
The Board of Commissioners met Present J. B. McAlister mayor J. L. C. Miller J. W. Fisher A. M. Allman R. L. McAllister and W. A. Kindley.  On motion the taxes was [sic] fixed as follow. Viz  90 cts on Poll and 30 cts on real and personal property  75 cts on all dogs.  On motion A. M. Nussman was made tax collector being required to give $800.00 bond.  On motion the meeting adjourned.
W. A. Kindley Sec & Treas.

[The following Minutes were written on loose pages inserted in the Board Minutes Book.   They were not recorded in the book itself.]

Feb 9, 1909
The Com met Present J. B. McAlister Mayor A. M. Allman James W. Fisher R. L. McAllister & W. A. Kindley.  On motion of J. W. Fisher a bill of 49.75 due York & Wadsworth was ordered paid.  On motion it was ordered that a tax of 500 dollars be placed on Ofes[?] Troop for show in open house.

April 29, 1909
On motion J. F. Lowder was ordered paid one note & interest on the other one it was ordered that A. M. Nussman be paid his commission.

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Mt. Pleasant NC   May 4, 1909
Tne Board of Com met Present J. B. McAlister mayor Com A. M. Allman  J. L. C. Miller and W. A. Kindley.   The judges of election held on Monday the 3 inst. Report that the following persons were elected viz J. B. McAlister mayor and A. M. Allman J. L. C Miller D. D. Barrier W. S. Hartsell and Rev. J. H. C. Fisher.  The Treas made his report to Board and it was accepted.  The mayor was instructed to inform the new Board that the books was [sic] now ready to be turned over to the new board. Adjourned 2
W. A. Kindley   Sec & Treas.
Pleas Allman          50 pd     Fred Herring                50 pd
Mrs. Pleas Allman  50 pd     Joe Green                   50 pd
Geo. Greene          50 pd     Lawson Herring           50 pd
Rufus Lee              50 pd     L. C. Earnhardt            50 pd
Nardy Dry               50 pd     Mrs. L. C. Earnhardt   50 pd
Jonas Herring        50 pd     Jones Cook                  50 pd
A. W. Moose          50 pd     L. J. Foil                       50 pd
Geo A. Boger         50 pd     A. W. Moose               ??
Winfor Petrea         50 pd
Total witness fees 8.00 The court fined the Defendant 50.00
Constables 6.10 Total $67.30
Magistrates fees 2.70

[The Entries in this Town Board Minutes Book ended on p. 145.]

2 [On Tue May 4, 1909, the Concord Daily Tribune reported. “Mt. Pleasant has a system of politics all her own, and not even tthe wisest are able to figure results ahead of their appearance.  Town politicians we have but so astute are their workings that it is little short of impossible to get connection with the political wires.  This was made clear in yesterday’s elections.  To the average observer and inquirer into things municipal there was nothing doing in political circles, yet the day brought forth developments indicative of the fact that a wireless system had been freely employed.  Two well groomed tickets – the one headed by Dr. A. W. Moose for mayor and the other by the present incumbent, Mr. J. B. McAllister – were in the field with the rising of the sun.  The heavy vote cast and the general interest shown by the friends of the opposing candidate were but the results of the wireless in-town politics. Mr. J. B. McAllister proved to be the successful candidate, being elected for a second term . . .”  (Moose was a Republican and McAllister was a Democrat)]

[The following list was found folded in the back of the Town of Mt. Pleasant Board of Commissioners Minutes Ledger.  It contains both the names of individuals and of certain businesses within what is apparently Township #8, Cabarrus Co. NC.  There are no dates or other information on the list.]

[At the top of the first page the name “H. C. McAllister” is written.]

[The following loose sheets were filed in the Town Board Ledger book.  One is identified as the list of persons who voted in the 1907 Town election.  The second sheet appears also to be a list of voters (or eligible voters), but it is not identified as to when it was compiled.  It may be a list of qualified voters that the Town Board ordered completed at its meeting of 6 Apr 1908.]

At an election held this the 6th day of May 1907 for mayor and Commissioners:  also for three school commissioners for the town of Mount Pleasant NC the following persons voted:
Names Names
1   Prof J. H. C. Fisher        20  H. C. McAllister
2   H. W. Barrier                  21  L. A. Lentz
3   J. H. Keller                     22  James Barringer
4   W. J. Moose                   23  Jesse Skeen
5   J. B. McAllister               24  Luther Ritchie
6   M. O. Barringer              25  James Lefler
7   John L. C. Miller             26  Martin A. Goodman
8   W. A. Petrea                   27  A. M. Nussman
9  Chas G. Lentz                 28  A. W. Moose
10  Rev. Paul Barringer       29  J. L. Peck
11  Dr. P. A. Barrier              30  J. M. Shuping
12  George Boger                31  Sid Kluttz
13  S. T. Sifford                    32  G. F. McAllister
14  James W. Fisher            33  C. H. Fisher
15  A. Blackwelder               34  C. G. Heilig
16  L. J. Foil                         35  F. W. Foil
17  Bob McAllister
18  D. D. Barrier
19 Dr. Foil

[Second unidentified list]
1  Skeen Jesse                 31  J. Y. McEachern         61  Fink Jno W.
2  Cox Z. H.                      32  H. J. McAllister           62  Fisher Jno W.
3  Blackwelder Geo M.     33  Blackwelder Alonzo    63  Barringer W. G. H.
4  Blackwelder Gillon R.   34 Petrea M. Winfred       64  McAllister Geo F.
5  Boger Geo A.                35  Petrea Norfleet          65  Fisher Chas H.
6  Fisher Chas T.               36  Fisher T. S.                66  Fisher Prof J. H. C.
7  Allman Alfred M.            37  Hall Joseph                67  Green Geo A.
8  Matthews J. M.              38  McAllister H. C.          68  Lee R. J.
9  Barrier Dan. D.              39  Petrea Riley W.          69  Henley  Geo. A
10  C. G. Lentz                  40  Nussman A. M.          70  Goodman Prince A.
11  Keller Jno H. Rev        41  Barrier Dr. P. A.          71  Miller G. R. P
12  Kluttz Sid C.                42  Brown  C. M.              72  Beaver Jno. D.
13  Linker Duke                 43  Blackwelder W. R.
14  Barrier Ernest              44  Petrea Wm. A.
15  Foil, L. J.                     45  Barringer Jas. G.
16  Fisher J. W.                 46  Miller J. L. C.
17  Shuping Jesse M.       47  McEachern D. H.
18  Ludwig  Sidney J.       48  Odell  J. C.
19  McAllister J. B.            49 Heilig C. G.
20  Kindley N. Adam         50  Ritchie Luther
21  Hartsell W. S.              51  Lowder J. F.
22  Thayor J. H.                52  Lentz L. A.
23  Goodman Martin A.     53  Shirey L. S.
24  Foil M. A. Dr.               54  Blackwelder Richard M.
25  Barringer M. O.           55  Foil W. Deberry
26  Seafford S. T.              56  Kindley W. R.
27  Barrier A. C.                57  Tucker Davis M.
28  Moose A. W.                58  Peck Jas L
29  Foil F. W.                     59  Jonas Cook
30  McAllister R. L.           60  Allman Pleasant