ANNALS OF CLEVELAND

108
CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1838
Abstracts 567 - 574
FIRE DEPARTMENT (Cont'd)
regulating the Fire Department. Their attention is called to the same
from tbe fact that at the fire last night, they were repeatedly called
for, and only one or two appeared, and if any more were present the duty
incumbent on them was entirely neglected. A copy of tbe Ordinance can
be bad on application to me. William Milford, Cbief Engr. (1)
567 - H&G June 8; adv:2/4 - Pboenix, No.4 - Attention! - Members of
Phoenix Company, No.4, are bereby notified, that by calling on the subscriber,
and paying all arrearages, they can receive their certificates
of membership, and on no otber terms. R. M. Chapman, Secy. (verbatim)
568 - H&G June 18:2/5 - In a letter to the editor William Milford, Chief
engr., says: "I am in favor of re-electing the present Chief Engineer
and Assistants; because I believe that experience is requisite for those
officers, and am opposed to frequent and unnecessary changes. My vote
will be given therefore for Tom Lemen, Reuben Sheldon, Assistant Engrs.,
Scorched Gap." (I)
569 - H&G June 18:2/6 - Messrs. Editors - Please announce the name of
John G. McCurdy as candidate for Chief Engineer. Play Away.
(verbatim) (I)
570 - H&G June 18:2/6 - Chief Engineer. - At the meeting of the members
of the fire department this evening, for the choice of Chief Engineer,
Samuel Cook will be supported by many. Old Firemen. (verbatim) (1)
571 - H&G June 22:2/5 - The Fire Department bad a meeting last evening
and nominated Tom Lemen for Chief Engineer, A. S. Sanford first Assistant,
and R. Sheldon, second Assistant. (verbatim) (1)
572 - H&G Aug. 3; ed:2/3 - Capt. Appleby of tbe CONSTITUTION, the loudest
boat on the Lake, gave the Buffalonians a pleasure excursion on Aug. I
for the benefit of the Firemen's fund.
"The CONSTITUTION has recently been put in complete sailing order at
this port, and is every way worthy the noble name she bears." (I)
573 - H&G Aug. 6; adv:2/4 - Notice - The Members of Neptune Fire Company,
No.2, are requp.sted to meet at the Engine House, to-morrow (Tuesday) at
one o'clock P.M. A punctual attendance is requested as business of importance
will come before the company. By order Jos. Ross. Foreman. (1)
574 - H&G Aug. 14; ed:2/2 - Tbe spirited Firemen of Cleveland, "always
ready," are talking of a pleasure excursion for the benefit of the Fire
Department. Will the citizens second tbem? - Certainly. To whom do they
look for help when the black smoke and curling flames ascend? It is to
the conquering Eagle - the ruling Neptune - the rising Phoenix - and the
pouring Cataract. The Firemen, too, are citizens - a daring, brave, and
useful corps. "Give them an excursion - yes, a Benefit indeed. Let it be
worthy of the Firemen - Worthy of Cleveland - and worthy of her spirited
citizens.
(1)