Board of Regents Minutes, Volume II, 1-25
(Transcriptions and verifications for this page were completed
by Erin Sagen-Cox, Kari Mitchell, and Jessica Santini.)
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Feby 6th 1885. May 21” 1885.
Grand Forks, Dak. Feby 6” 1885.
Reg.Collins Visit of legislaturePursuant to call of Chairman Healey, Executive Committee met in office of Vermont Loan and Trust Co. Present Regents Twamley and Teel. On motion of Regent Teel Regent Collins was, in the absence of Chairman Healey, elected member of the committee. The motion that the expenses incurred for the reception of the legislature to-morrow be borne by the (institution) Board of Regents and the expenses to be paid out of the incidental fund was carried. All voting in the affirmative. Regent Twamley was appointed a committee of one to act, in the matter of securing the band for to-morrows entertainment, in conjunction with the city. Regent Teel was appointed a committee of one to nvite President Blackburn of the University to present an address of welcome and Committee requested of President Collins that he also address the assembly to-morrow. Regent Twamley was appointed to have general oversight of to-morrows entertainment at the university and it was requested that Regent Collins present the interests of the institution to the different members of the legislature. Adjourned sine die.
Chas E. Teel
Secy.
City Hall, Grand Forks, D.T. May 21” 1885. 4 o’clock P.M.
Pursuant
to call of Chairman Healey the Executive Committee met with Regents Fulton,
Teel, and Healey present Chairman Healey in the chair. Mrs. Mott.Mrs Mott’s communication (returning notice of action of
Board of May 12” ’85) as follows, viz: Univ. Grand Forks D.T. May 18th
1885 – To the Board of Regents UND. Grand Forks DT. Gentlemen – I return the
enclosed notice to you as an “estray”. It has been long known to the majority
of the Board of Regents
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May 21 th 1885
of Regents & to the public, that I have remained here, contrary to my own desires in the matter for months, even, before I sent in my resignation, & also that nothing could induce me to be a candidate for further University honors (?) You refused to accept my resignation tendered to you & then send to me a notice the preparation of which you know is but a waste of Territorial time, talent & money. Under the circumstances I can construe this movement into nothing less than intended insult & harm to me, & since another resignation might not insure my present release from the general melee, I act for myself in declaring my position as Lady Supervisor & Instructor vacant from this date – May 18th 1885. Yours truly E. S. Mott Allow me to propound one question, viz: if, in the light of your recent by-laws, the term of office of the instructors in the University terminate with one year, by what authority or rule of diplomacy do you presume to draw a boundary line for that which never has been & never will be subject to your disposal – my future time E.S. Mott. having been presented, on motion of Regent Teel the following motion, viz: That the Secretary be instructed to notify Mrs. Mott that her letter has been before the Executive Committee and that her position is considered vacant from date of her MrsMott’s classes supplied communication, was carried by a unanimous affirmative vote. The question of filling the vacancy made by Mrs. Mott’s withdrawal arising Regent Teel stated that members of the Faculty had informed him that provision had been made for Mrs. Mott’s classes by other members of the instructional force taking them and it was the sense of the Committee that so long as the classes are supplied with instructors it would be as well that no action be taken at #263 this meeting toward filling the vacancy. Bill of Chas E Teel dated May 20” 1885 for services as Secretary, April 13” to May 20” 1885 inclusive $6177 allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the Secretary’s Salary fund. All voting aye.
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May 21th 1885.
#264Bill of Chas E Teel dated May 20, 1885, $490 for incidental expenses of Secretary’s office as follows, Apr 20” stamps .25 29th stamps .50 May 5” Dray on letter press & telegram to Mrs. Kilmington .85 6” stamps .50. 7” Executive Committee record .80 Express on catalogue from Mr Healey .25 18” Telegrams to Mr. Twamley .50 20” stamps 1.00 20” Telegram to Mr Roach .25 $490. #265allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the incidental fund. All. voting aye. Bill of C E. Teel dated May 21, 1885, as follows, May 14. To 1 day man & team. 4.00 - - 16 To ½ day 2 men & team 2.75. 18”. To 1 day 2 men & 2 teams 8.00 19 To 1 day 2 men & 2 teams 8.00. 20 To 1 day 2 men & 2 teams 8.00 21. To 1 day 2 men & 2 teams 8.00. $3875 allowed and voucher ordered P.B. Broughton drawn on the Grounds Improvement fund. All voting aye. The letter of PB Broughton as follows, viz: Anoka, Minn. May 18th 1885. Mr Chas E Teel Secty. Bord [sic] of Regents Grand Forks Sir. I do not owe Mr. J M McIntosh any thing nor never have therefore cannot give him any order. Will give Mr Elliott an order whenever the Board of Reagents pays the order I have already given. If the Board of Regents would pay me what they owe me instead of trying every way they possibly can to keep me out of the money there would be no necessity of giving orders. Besides I can see no reason why the Board of Regents should wish to put me to such unnecessary expenses in collecting this money. How ever we will try this matter on and see how we will come out. P B Broughton. having been presented the Secretary was instructed by unanimous affirmative vote to write Mr Broughton that the Board could not pay him anything more on his contract while voucher #64 on observatory fund is outstanding also reminding him of the 15% reserve clause in the contract. Communication Prof. Montgomery accepts position as Prof from Prof Montgomery as follows, viz: Grand Forks, Dakota. May 18th 1885. Charles E Teel, Esq., Sec’y of Regents of University of North Dakota. Sir. –
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May 21st 1885
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of 15th instant informing me of my re-election as Professor in the University of North Dakota for the ensuing year at a salary of $225000 per an[-]num. Be pleased to convey to the Board of Regents my acceptance of said appointment, and my warmest thanks for this expression of their ap[-]preciation of my services to the University. Very respectfully Yours, Henry Montgomery. was presented and ordered placed on file. On motion of Regent Fulton the following was carried by a unanimous Records open to inspectionaffirmative vote, viz: That the Sec’y of the Board allow any citizen of this territory to inspect our records at any convenient time. Request of Fred W Cathro on behalf of the Adelphi Society was presented as follows, viz: To the honorable – The Board of Regents Gentlemen The society – Adelphi – do humbly request of you to provide them a suitably Adelphi asks a reading roomfurnished room, to be used as a Literary Society Reading Room – before the beginning of the next academic year. Hoping this may receive your early and favorable consideration I am, Gentlemen Your humble petitioner Fred U. Cathro By order of Adelphi. University of North Dak. Grand Forks, May 18th /85 } and it was the sense of the Committee that such a provision should be made. No action being taken however. Petition from the Petition from students asking that Dr B be retainedstudents as follows, viz: University. May 12 18.85 To the Board of Regents of University North Dak The rumor has come to us that some of the board of Regents contemplate the removal of Rev. Dr. Blackburn from the Presidency of the University & we desire as students to express to you in the most respectful manner our high appreciation of Dr. Blackburn and our earnest desire that he should continue in the position that he has honored and beg you to consider our petition (Signed) H G Freeman C. S. DeGroat N. A. Stewart. L O Fiset Alfred Cooley Geo. Wheeler Arthur J. Cole. Peter Sharpe. Edward Cooley. S.J. Smith Will B. Smith
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May 21st and June 13th 1885.
G.H. Karcher. John P. Travis Geo P. Rose W.J. Marcley Frank Hebert May Travis Josephine Anderson Jennie Walker Minnie Husk Fred W. Cathro W.D. Herriman. was presented. No action. Adjourned.
Chas S Teel
Secy.
Here. [Written Vertically]
City Hall, Grand Forks, D.T. June 13th 1885.
Recommend Professors.
Applications
Recommendation as to chair of Mathematics English, F&G
Miss Allen
Miss Hale
Mrs Collins The Executive
Committee met pursuant to call of Chairman Fulton with
Regents Roach, Teel and Fulton present. Minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved. On motion the following was carried unani[-]mously, viz: -That we recommend to the
Board the employment of a Professor of Mathematics Physics and Astronomy & one of
English, French & German for the coming year at salaries of $200000
per annum. The appli[-]cation and testimonials of E. Mead, of LaFayette, Ind. HB Woodworth of Mr Vernon
D.T. M.B. Lambert of Baltimore, Mr Frank V. Rafter of East St Louis and John
Macnie, the first four of whom applied for the chair of Mathematics, the last
for the chair of English were presented and considered. The papers of I.O.
Walker of Ann Arbor, Mich. not being considered as it appeared that he was not
a college graduate but simply a graduate of the civil engine[-]eering
course. On ballot as to who should be recommended to the
Board for the chair of Mathematics Mr Woodworth received two votes and Mr. Mead one. Mr John Macnie being
the only applicant for the chair of English, French and German on motion the Secretary was instructed to cast a favorable ballot for the recommendation of Mr Macnie. The
applications of Miss Jennie Allen of Grand Forks for position of Lady Preceptress, Miss
Marie L Hale of Rochester N.Y. for position as Teacher of Elocution, Mrs W.T. Collins
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June 13th 1885
C L Hoff L H Paige Sec’y to notify Book-keeping C.S.Teel recommended Communication from DrB-
Janitor to remain to close of term John.A.Mitchell
J.A.Mitchellas Teacher in
Algebra, English Grammar, Rhetoric or Orthography, Mr C. L. Hoff of Peharm, Polk Co. Minn.
for the chair of Scandinavian Language and Lewis H. Paige for position as instructor
in drawing and painting were ordered placed on file for future reference and
the Secretary
instructed to notify the parties to that effect. The application and
testimonial of C. S. Teel for the
position of instructor in Book-keeping was presented and on motion the
following was adopted, viz:
- That we recommend to the Board the employment of C. S. Teel for the position of
instructor in Book-keeping at $75000 per annum. Communi[-]cation
from Dr. Blackburn
as follows, viz: University of North Dakota. June 13. 1885. To the Executive Com[-]mittee.
Board of Regents, Gentlemen: Learning that Mr. Mitchell, the janitor, is in doubt
whether he is expected
to remove from this building on the 15th of June (Monday
next), permit me to state that there will be classes and examinations held on
the 15th and 16th: that students boarding here cannot
attend them and go home on Tuesday: and that the boarding arrangements should
be continued until Wednesday noon, at the latest. It seems to me that Mr
Mitchell should keep the house until Wednesday or Thursday the 18th
of June in order to prevent confusion in the regular work of the institution. Respectfully
submitted. Wm M. Blackburn President Univ. N. Dak.being presented the following was
on motion adopted, viz: - Moved that the present Janitor be
informed that he can remain until the close of the term. On motion we
recommend to the Board that the Sec’y be
instructed to pay Mr John Mitchell $15000 in full to June 15th 1885 and to take receipt in full of all demands against the Board of
Regents. From the information the committee have the item of oil in
Mr. Mitchell’s bill is not a proper charge against the University and the
committee
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June 13th, 15 and 16” 1885.
Sec’y’s report
Black Hills
Water main right of wayrecommend
the payment of only $1275 of the bill. On motion we
recommend that the Sec’y’s report be accepted and adopted. On
motion we recommend to the Board that desirability of sending Prof. Montgomery to the
Black Hills in the interests of the University and that steps be taken looking to that end. On
motion the Sec’y was authorized to have an agreement signed by Budge & Eshelman allowing the
University right of way for the water main through their land outside the city
limits to the University grounds. On motion adjourned.
ChasETeel
Secy.
City Hall, Grand Forks, DT. June 15” 1885
The Executive Committee met pursuant to call of ChairmanMinutes approvedFulton. Full committee present. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. On motion adjourned.
ChasETeel
Secy.
Grand Forks, Dak., June 16” 1885
Pursuant to call of Chairman Fulton the Executive Committee met at the residence of Regent Teel with full committee present. Chairman Fulton Plumbingpresiding. After discussion of the specifications for plumbing at the university, it was decided that the committee visit the university building to-morrow. On motion the committee took a recess until Wednesday morning at 9 o’clock.
W. N. Roach.
Secy. pro tem.
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June 17th and 29th 1885.
University, June 17th 1885.
The Executive Committee met as per adjournmentwith Regents Roach, Teel and Fulton present. Chairman Fulton presiding. The matter of Plumbing plumbing being considered the Committee decided that there should be on the first floor one wash bowl in the cloak room in the S.W. corner. No.1. One wash bowl in the S.E. corner of No.2. One wash bowl in the South side No 3. One wash bowl in the S.W. corner No.4. One wash bowl in NW. corner No 5. One wash bowl in North side No 6. In No 1. 2 closets 2 urinals. On the second floor – No 1. Same as No 1 on 1st floor except no urinals. Put in double wash stand and 3 closets. No 2. Same as 1st floor. No 3. Wash bowl in S.W. corner No 4. Wash bowl in NW. corner. Laboratory referred to Prof Montgomery – On 3rd floor. Three basin wash bowls in Plumbing ordered letNo 1. On motion the Committee instructed Regent Teel to let the work and the furnishing of materials to Mr Thos Hennessey to be done for a reasonable amount. On motion adjourned.
W. N. Roach. Sec’y protem.
Office of Regent Fulton. June 29th 1885
The Executive Committee met pursuant to call of Chairman Fulton with all the members of the committee present. On motion of Regent Roach the following resolution was unanimously adopted, viz: - Whereas certain charges have been made to the Governor of this Territory against two of the Regents of the Books,accts & vouchers open to inspection.University of North Dakota, and it is necessary for the purpose of refut[-]ing or sustaining such charges that the books, accts, and vouchers of the Board of Regents be examined by the parties making such charges, be it resolved that the parties making the said charges be permitted to examine the books, accts.; and vouchers of the Board,
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June 29th 1885.
under the supervision of the Secretary of the Board, and at such time as may be conven[-]ient to Communication from Faculty as to Matron & Instructurehim. The following communication from the Secretary of the Faculty, viz:- Grand Forks, D.T. 27th June 1885 Mr C.S. Teel Secretary Board of Re[-]gents Dear Sir: - At a meeting of the Faculty held this morning the following resolution was adopted in reply to your letter of inquiry of the 19thinst:- “Resolved that the Faculty respectfully recommend to the Board of Regents the ap[-]pointment at a salary not to exceed $750 for the first year, of a lady whose duty it shall be to superintend the young ladies residing in the building and to give instruction in elementary branches in the preparatory de[-]partment, subject to the general direction of the Faculty”. I may add that, in mak[-]ing this recommendation, the Faculty are influenced by the following consideration. It seems probable that many parents would be deterred from sending their daughters to the University were there to be no matron. Taking it for granted, therefore, that a matron will be employed, the Faculty have thought best to recommend the appointment of a lady who can take classes in the ab[-]sence or sickness of the Professors. While, by close economy, the professors can do all the work, in the way of instruction, which is now in sight, some six or eight hours per week can, with advantage be given to a lady instructor during the coming year, and it is quite probable that another year the services of such an instructor will be indispensable. While the salary proposed is but little in excess of that which would need to be paid to a competent matron it is believed that it will be ample for the present year in view of the small num[-]ber of hours work in the class-room
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June 29th July 27th and Sept 28th 1885.
per week which would be given to a lady in[-]structor. Very respectfully W. Merrifield Secretary of Faculty. was ordered placed on file and action postponed until a meeting of the Application of Mrs.K.James for position of Matron.Board. The following communication from Mrs. Kate James, viz:- Minneapolis, Minn. No 506 Nicollet Ave. June 18th 1885. Board of Regents University of Dakota. Gentlemen: I wish to apply for position as Matron of your University and feel competent to fill all requirements of position Am a widow thirty yrs of age – with daughter thirteen educated at Miss Grants’ Seminary Chicago. and I can fur[-]nish best of reference. Trusting to your kind con[-]sideration I remain Respectfully yours. Kate James. was ordered placed on file. On motion adjourned.
Chas S Teel Secy.
Grand Forks, D.T. June 27th 1885
Pursuant to call of Chairman Fulton the Executive Committee met with a full committee present. Chairman Fulton presiding. Minutes of June 16th, June 17 & June 29 read and approved. On motion adjourned.
Chas S Teel
Secy.
City Hall, Grand Forks, D.T. 9/28/85.
Pursuant to call of Chairman Fulton the Executive Committee met with Regents Roach, Teel and Fulton present. Chairman Fulton presiding. The following from Dr.BlackburnRev. Wm. M. Blackburn, viz: Grand Forks, Dak. July 1. 1885. F R Fulton Esq. Chairman of Execu[-]tive Committee of Board of Regents University of N. Dak. Dear Sir: I hereby tender to the Executive Committee, and through said committee to the Board of Regents of the University of North Dakota. my resignation of the Presidency of the
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University, to take effect July 1. 1885: and I present bill for services during the month of June past. Yours respy Wm M. Blackburn with accompanying bill, viz: - Grand Forks, Dak. July 1. 1885. The University of North Dakota To Wm M. Blackburn Dr. To salary for month of June. 1885 $20833 were presented and on motion referred to the Board without recommendation. TheWood. following motion, viz: - That we purchase 600 cords of mill wood at $2.25 per cord to be delivered as wanted at the University was carried. All voting aye. On motion the committee rise
Chas S Teel
Secy.
Office of Regent Fulton Oct 23rd 1885
The Executive Committee of the Board of Regents met pursuant to call of Regent Fulton Chairman, with a full Committee present. Communication from Wm M. Blackburn D.D. stating that he does not regard the claim the he made for salary for the month of June 1885, as settled, and claiming that he should at least receive pay as long as his services continued, viz: to Jun 15th or 16th, was presented and on motion referred to the Board. Bill of Prof. H. Montgomery for scientific material, and freight and drayage on same amounting to #340 $91.35 allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the Apparatus Fund. All voting aye. Bill allowed #341 to Prof W. Merrifield for bill of Westerman & Co. New York, maps $37.20, expressage and drayage on same $2.75 for exchange. 15¢ total $40.10 and voucher ordered drawn on the Apparatus Fund. All voting Aye. Bill of Prof. W. Merrifield, legal cap $2.50 freight and #342 drayage on stationary $3.06 total $5.56 allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the Incidental #343 Fund. All voting Aye. Bill of Averill, Carpenter & Co stationery as per bill of Oct 6th $28.19 allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the Incidental Fund. All voting Aye. Bill of the St. P. M #344 & M. Ry. freight on 1 office desk 2.42, 14 boxes fossils 29.07 total 31.49 allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the Apparatus Fund. All voting Aye. Bill of Chas S. Teel material for #345 instruction in book – keeping $9.00 allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the Apparatus Fund. All voting Aye. Bill of Chas S. Teel, incidental expenses of
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#346 of Secretarys office allowed $3.00
and voucher ordered drawn on the incidental fund. All voting Aye. On motion
voucher #328 [inserted] in form of C.S. Teel Instructor of Book-Keeping
was ordered cancelled. On motion the Secretary was instructed to draw voucher
for the salary of the Instructor of Book-Keeping for one eighth of the years
salary at the close of each month commencing with the month of October All
voting Aye. Bill of Andrew S. Anderson, five days #347 work or sewer two men and one team
$30.00 allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the Water Supply
Fund. All voting Aye. Bill of Andrew S. Anderson for plowing grounds $40.00
allowed #348 and voucher ordered drawn on the
Grounds Improvement Fund. All voting Aye. Resignation of Chas. S. Teel of
Secretary of the Board as follows, viz: “Grand Forks, Dak. Oct. 1st
1885. To the Honorable Regents of the University of North Dakota. Gentlemen:
I herewith tender to you my resignation of the office of Secretary of the Board
of Regents. Respy Yours Chas. S. Teel” was on motion accepted. On On
motion the ballot of the Committee was cast in favor of Frank Chalenor for
Secretary of the Board. All voting Aye. It was unanimously decided to call a
meeting of the Board for Wednesday next at 4 P.M. to make settlement with J.S.
Bartholomew and to consider the matter of the salary of Instructor of
Book-Keeping. On motion adjourned.
Frank Chalenor
Sec’y
Office of Regent Fulton, Grand Forks, Dak.
Oct. 29th 1885.
The Executive Committee met pursuant to call of Chairman Fulton. Regents Fulton, Roach and #351 Teel present. Bill of J.J. Tracy for $92.28 on motion was allowed and voucher ordered drawn on 352 the Apparatus Fund. All voting Aye. Bill of W.C. Kilington for $100.00 on motion was allowed 353 and voucher ordered drawn on The Grounds Improvement Fund. All voting Aye. Bills of Macmillian & Co. amounting to $21.01 were on motion allowed and voucher ordered drawn on 354 the Library Fund. All voting aye. Bill of Harper & Bros for $34.12 on motion allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the Library Fund. All voting Aye. Regent Roach moved that Regent Fulton be authorized to have the window casings on the North side of the main University Building made tight and weather-proof. Motion carried all voting aye. Upon motion meeting adjourned.
Frank Chalenor
Secy
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December 28th 1885.
Office of Regent Fulton, Grand Forks, Dak.
December 28th 1885.
The Executive Committee met pursuant to call of Chairman Fulton. Present Regents Fulton, Roach and Twamley the latter as substitute for Regent TeelChairman Fulton presiding Bill of #357Richard Monley for $238.00 was on motion allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the Purchase of Microscope and lantern authorizedApparatus Fund. All voting aye On motion the Secretary was in[-]structed to require a deposit of $10.00 of from Richard Monley as a guarantee that the show cases made by him would be properly fixed. It was moved that Prof. Montgomery be authorized to pur[-]chase a microscope and magic lantern to cost about $110.- Motion carried. All voting aye. On motion the meeting adjourned.
Frank Chalenor
Secretary
Office of Regent Fulton, Grand Forks, Dak.
January 14th 1886.
The Executive Committee met pursuant to call Regent Fulton. Chairman. Present Regents Fulton, Roach and Teel Chairman Fulton presiding. On motion of Regent Roach the bid of Bill of McN& McA acceptedMcNicoll & McAdam to put 19 storm windows on the University for $93.50 was accepted. All voting aye. On motion of Regent Roach the Secretary was instructed to issue voucher on the Water Supply Fund to pay the City of Grand Forks amount due for water supplied Sec. instructed issue voucher monthly for water bills University to date, and to issue a voucher monthly hereafter drawn on the Water Supply Fund in favor of the City of Grand Forks in payment of water supplied the University at the rate of 3 ½¢ per 100 gallons [inserted] as shown by meter.All voting aye. It was moved that >the Janitor be allowed the sum of $10.00 per month for the months of January, February and addtl wages for fireman March 1886 to pay for the services of a fireman in addition to the $20.00 per month now paid for that purpose, and that the Secretary be instructed to draw a voucher for the three months mentioned: a voucher for $30.00 per month instead of for $20.00 per month as heretofore. Motion carried, all voting aye. Regent Fulton stated that he had requested of the Board of Requested of by Com of an appropriation for sidewalkCounty Commissioners an appropriation of $1200.00 to be applied in the construct[-]ion of a side walk from the City limits to the University The Board appropriated $400.00 stating that they desired the City of Grand Forks to appropriate for the purpose an equal amount and that if said City refused to make an appropriation for the purpose the Board at their regular meeting in February would re-consider the matter. Regent
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January 14th 1886
Special Com appointed to secure appropriation
sidewalk for Bid of H. Goheen accepted Prof. Montgomery recommends the purchase drywood also adv. in Polks Gazeteer also stating repairs for heating were ordered
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Sec. instructed to pay bills relating to ladies desiring to take music lessons Teel was
appointed a Committee to secure from the County Commissioners at their meeting
in February for
the purpose mentioned a suitable appro[-]privation. On motion of Regent Roach the
bid of H. Goheen to build four cases and four tables for the University Museum
for $100.00 was
accepted. All voting aye. A communication from Prof. Montgomery was read, recommending
[insert] the purchase of dry soft wood for use in the University
that storm sashes be procured for windows on
the North side of the University and that an advertisement of the University be inserted in Polk & Co’s.
Gazeteer for Minnesota, Dakota and Montana, also stating that
he had ordered the repairs necessary to replace a radiator in the museum which
burst last year.
Advertisement in Gazeteer referred to Board at their next meeting. Regent Teel
authorized
to purchase material and have repairs made on radiator. Regent Teel was
requested to ascertain what hose to be used as
protection from fire for the University could be purchased for. Bill
of Regent Roach for $100.75 was on motion allowed and voucher
ordered drawn on the General
Fund. All voting Aye. Bill of John B. Alden for $59.94 was
allowed and voucher ordered
drawn on the Library Fund. All voting aye. Bill of Baker & Taylor for
$175.88 was allowed and voucher ordered
drawn on the Library Fund. All voting aye. Bill of St. Paul Book &
Stationary Co. for $19.75 was allowed and voucher ordered
drawn on the Library Fund. All voting
aye. Bill of J.K.Swan for $13.00 was allowed and voucher ordered
drawn on the General Fund.
All voting aye. Bill of Finke & Gockey for $23.68 was allowed
and voucher ordered drawn
on the Janitors & Engineers Fund. All voting aye. Bill of Jas. Lankin for
$5.50 was allowed
and voucher ordered drawn on the Water Supply fund. All voting aye. Bills of
E.C. Richmond
for $18.00, of Jas. W. Queen & Co. for $50.00 and of
H. Montgomery for $6.55 were allowed
and vouchers ordered drawn on the Apparatus Fund. All voting aye. On motion
the Secretary
was instructed to pay the following bills charging them to Students Incidental Expenses Fund, viz: North
Dakota Farmer $6.75, W. Merrifield $2.00, M.W. Sullivan
$2.00, F. Chalenor $3.50, G.B. Winship $12.75
and F.J. Niles $3.00. All voting aye. Regent Teel submitted
the following motion, viz: “moved that if any of the young ladies in attendance
at the University
desire to take music lessons they may do so if it does not interfere with their
regular studies and
subject to such regulations as may be imposed by the Faculty. Motion carried.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
Frank Chalenor
Sec’y
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March 31st 1886.
Office of Regent Fulton, Grand Forks, Dak.
Call
#453 #455
#456
#454
Sec.instructed to pay bills
Report of Com to select Janitor
Com. from Faculty requesting vacation
Request Faculty granted Executive Committee met pursuant to
call of Chairman Fulton for the purpose of considering bill of H. Goheen and to
consider such other business as might be presented. All the members of
Committee present, Chairman Fulton presiding. On motion bills of H. Goheen
amounting to $111.25 and bill of Jas. W
Qeen & Co. for $4.00 were allowed and vouchers ordered drawn on the Apparatus Fund. All voting Aye.
On motion bills of McNicoll & McAdam for $127.15
and of E.F. Osborne for $11.98
were allowed and vouchers ordered drawn on the Fuel & Lights Fund. All voting Aye. On motion bill
of McNicoll & McAdam for $137.29 was
allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the
Library Fund. All voting Aye. On motion the Secretary was instructed to pay the
following bills charging same to Students Incidental Expense Fund, viz: bill
of J.J. Tracey for $3.78 and bill of Henry Meldrun for $4.50.
All voting Aye. Regent Teel reported that the
Committee appointed for the purpose had appointed Joseph Guyot as Janitor at $65.00 per month
from Apr 1 to Nov 1/86 at $75.00 per month from Nov 1/86 to Apr.
1/87. The contract made with Janitor providing that he is to board students at
$3.50 per week for each, to run boilers, to keep the building clean
and to furnish all his own help. On motion the report was adopted. The following
communication was read, viz: Mr.
Frank Chalenor, Sec’y, Board of Regents, Dear Sir: At a meeting of the Faculty
held this afternoon the
following recommendation was adopted. The Faculty, out of consideration for
the health of the students respectfully
recommend to the Board of Regents a short vacation. It is suggested that the
vacation begin Friday eve. Apr. 2 and continue till Apr 13th. (not
inclusive.) Truly Yours (signed_ W. Merrifield Sec’y of Faculty. Dated at
Grand Forks March 10/86. “ On motion
the Secretary was instructed to notify the Faculty that the request contained
in the foregoing
communication was granted. On motion meeting adjourned.
Frank Chalenor
Sec’y
Office of Regent Fulton, Grand Forks, Dak.
November 4th 1886
Call
Com. from Prof Montgomery Pursuant
to call of Chairman Fulton the Executive Committee met for the purpose of
considering Library matters and such other business might be presented.
Present Regents Fulton, Roach and Teel, Chairman Fulton
pre[-]siding A communication from Prof. Montgomery was read, recommending that Prof. Merrifield be
requested to act as Librarian of the University and that he be authorized to
employ one of the students as Assistant Librarian at a salary
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November 4th 1886.
Bill of R.R. Lumber Co rejected.
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Bill of Bartholomew allowedfor
the Academic year of 1886 & 7 of $100.00. On motion the
communication was referred to the Library
Committee. The bid of the Red River Lumber Co. to furnish the University with five
hundred cords of fine wood delivered, at $2.50 per
cord, was on motion rejected. On motion bill of Swan & Moat for $11.00
was allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the General Fund. All voting
Aye. On motion bills of Brooks Bro’s. for $13.50, of Wm
Larvie for 18.00, and of John Boney for
$40.00 were allowed, and vouchers ordered drawn on the
Janitors and Engineers Fund. All
voting Aye. On motion bill of H. Montgomery for $4.25 of W.
Merrifield for $1.16, of A.C. McClurg & Co.
for $48.00, of Geo. B. Winship for $10.10,
of Sanford Niles for $10.00 and of A.R. Griffith for $6.20
were allowed and vouchers ordered drawn on the Library Fund. All voting Aye. On motion bill of
J.S. Bartholomew for $43.50 was allowed and voucher ordered
drawn on the Building Fund when amount in said
Fund was available. All voting Aye. On motion the
adjournmeeting adjourned.
Frank Chalenor
Secretary
Office of Regent Fulton, Grand Forks, Dak.
November 4th1886.
Call Sec. instructed to request Prof. Merrifield to act as Librarian Library ticket adopted
adjournIn response to call of Regents Roach
and Teel, the Library Committee met for the purpose of considering Library
Matters. Present Regents Roach, Teel and Fulton, the latter as a substitute for Regent Healy,
Regent Teel presiding. On motion the Secretary was instructed to request Prof. Merrifield Secretary of
the Faculty, to act as Librarian of the University, and to inform Prof. Merrifield that he was
authorized to employ one of the Students of the University as Assistant Librarian at a salary
of $20.00 for the Academic Year 1886-7. On motion the form
of ticket as printed by A.R. Griffith and
recommended by Prof. Montgomery was adopted for use in the
University Library. On motion the Committee adjourned.
Frank Chalenor
Secretary
Office of Regent Fulton, Grand Forks, Dak.
December 23rd 1886
Call
#57[smear]
adjourn In response to call of Chairman
Fulton, the Executive Committee met to consider bill of James Reder. Present
Regents Fulton, Teel and Cochrane, the last named substitute for Regent Roach.
Chairman Fulton presiding. On
motion bill of James Reder for $25.00 was allowed
and voucher ordered drawn on the Fuel and Lights
Fund, all voting aye. On motion, adjourned.
Frank Chalenor
Secretary
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January 10th 1887.
Office of Regent Fulton, Grand Forks
Call
#585 #586 & 587
Bill allowed
adjournThe Executive Committee met pursuant
to call of Chairman Fulton for the purpose of considering bills. Regents
Fulton and Teel, and Cochrane substitute for Roach, present, Chairman Fulton presiding. Bill of
Jas. Reader for $25.00 on motion allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the Fuel and
Lights Fund, all voting aye. Bills of Swan & Moat for $5.00 and
of Henderson & Griggs for $3.00 on motion allowed and vouchers
ordered drawn on the General Fund, all voting aye.
Bill of Budge & Eshelman for $148.50 on motion allowed,
voucher to be drawn when appropriation by the Legislature becomes available,
all voting aye. On motion the meeting adjourned.
Frank Chalenor
Secretary
Office of Regent Fulton, Grand Forks
Jany. 22nd 1887.
Call #588In response to call of Chairman Fulton, the Executive Committee met to consider bill of James. Reader. Present, Regents, Fulton, Roach and Teel, Chairman Fulton presiding. On motion bill of James Reader for $25.00 was allowed and vouchers adjournordered drawn on the Fuel and Lights Fund – all voting aye. On motion adjourned.
Frank Chalenor – Secty
by CC Gowman
Office of Regent Fulton – Grand Forks
February, 16th 1887.
Call
#589
adjournThe Executive Committee
met pursuant to call of Chairman Fulton for the purpose of considering bill of
James. Reader. Regents Fulton, Roach and Teel present. Chairman Fulton presiding. On motion bill of
James. Reader for $50.00 was allowed and voucher ordered drawn on the Fuel and Lights Fund –
all voting aye. On motion adjourned
Frank Chalenor – Secretary
by CC Gowman
Office of Regent Fulton – Grand Forks
March. 17th 1887.
Call
#604
adjourn In
response to call of Chairman Fulton, the Executive Committee met to consider
bill of James.
Reader. Regents Fulton, Roach and Teel present – Chairman Fulton presiding. On
motion bill of James Reader for $50.00 was allowed and
voucher ordered drawn on the Fuel and Lights Fund – all voting
aye. On motion adjourned.
Frank Chalenor – Secty
by CC Gowman
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May 16th 1887.
Pursuant to the call of Chairman Fulton the Executive Committee met at the Office of Mr Fulton. Present, Messrs Fulton. Roach and Twamley.
The Committee proceded to examine the plans and specifications for Fencing the grounds and for staining the Main Building as prepared by W.S.Russel.
After one examination the plans and specifications were approved and the Secretary was directed to advertise for Sealed proposals for Building the fence and Gates and for painting the Main Building. Bids to be opened at the next meeting of the Board. Committee adjourned. Attest.
John G. Hamilton
Sec. Chairman
Office of Regent Fulton
July 7th 1887.
In the absence of a quorum of the Regents. The President called a meeting of the Executive Committee. Present Messrs Roach and Twamley. Mr Twamley moved that Regent Heidel be made a member of the Committee pro tempor which motion prevailed.
Mr Heidel moved that Profs Montgomery and Merrifield prepare the annual Catalogue for publication and read the proof thereof – That the Secretary obtain bids for printing 1500 of the same the work to be done at once in the same style as last year. a cut of the University on the front and of the Dormitory on the back, which motion prevailed.
Mr Twamley moved that Bonds in the sum of Five Thousand dollars be required for the building of the University and that 20% of the contract price be retained as additional security, also that bonds in the sum of ($100000/
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One thousand dollars be required for the Repairs of the Main Building and that 20% of the Contract price be retained as additional security for the faithful and prompt performance of the same, which motions prevailed.
Mr Twamley moved that Miss Cora Smith be employed as teacher of Reading and Education and Assistant teacher of the English Branches, which motion prevailed.
Mr Heidel moved that the Salary thereof be fixed at the sum of Seven hundred dollars per annum which motion prevailed.
The Committee adjourned to met July 8” 1887 to open bids for constructing the Dormitory and for repairs on the Main Building including, the rebuilding of the Museum or West addition.
July 8th 1887.
Executive Committee met pursuant to adjournment to open bids for Repairs etc and for constructing the Dormitory. Present. Regents Roach, Twamley and Heidel.
The Committee proceeded to open bids for Repairs, as follows. Alsif and Turner.
“We will do all the work and furnish all material for the reconstruction of University Building as set forth in the plans and specifications now on file for Six thousand seven hundred and sixty four dollars.”
D.M.Nicol.
“I will repair the Main Building of the University of North Dakota, including all Kalsoming, Painting, Plastering, back plastering windows, Easing doors, all brick, stone and tin work, including the new gutter and cornice and construct the West addition to the University, put in the steam heating, reset the boilers, make the new cases, & all changes and repairs as proposed by the plans and specifications of the Architect for the sum of Six thousand two hundred twenty four and 36/100 Dollars It being understood that I can use any material
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Now on the ground fit for use, and any new material needed I am to furnish at my own cost.
I am ready to contract for said work at once and give bonds in any sum you may name for the prompt and proper performance of the work”:
Mr Twamley moved that the contract for Repairs etc be awarded to D McNicol at the sum specified in his bid, which motion prevailed.
For Erection of Dormitory.
D McNicol
I will furnish all necessary material and construct the Dormitory Building for the University of North Dakota according to the plans and specifications for building same as prepared by B. N. Fisk Architect for the sum of Eighteen thousand three hundred eighty two and 25/100 Dollars. If Stone is omitted from the trimmings, steps etc I will do the work for the sum of Sixteen thousand three hundred eighty two and 25/100 Dollars.
The work to be done in the best manner to your entire satisfaction and finished within the time you may designate.
Alsip and Turner.
“We will do all work and furnish all materials for the completion of the Dormitory building in accordance with plans and specifications now on file for the sum of Twenty one thousand six hundred and fifty seven dollars.”.
Mr Twamley moved to award contract for building the Dormitory to D McNicol as the lowest bidder subject to such alterations and deductions as the Committee may determine upon.
Recess until 2 o c. P.M.
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July 8 th 1887.
The Committee met at 2. P.M with Mr Nicol present and it was decided and mutually agreed upon, to eliminate all stone work to substitute wooden sills painted and sanded to imitate stone for stone sills, and to substitute oak steps for stone steps. Omit storm sash in the basement and South and East sides of the Building Seventy five in all. Leave out thirty six closets on the first and second floors, the two mantels and tiling called for. and finish the work for the sum of Fifteen Thousand Three hundred and forty three dollars.
The Secretary was instructed to prepare the contracts and bonds for both contracts and submit the same for approval to the President of the Board.
The bill of C.E. Heidel of $7800 was allowed; all voting aye and charged to General Fund.
Bill of A.G. Johnson and Co for $21853 was allowed, all voting aye & ordered charged to Repairs of University
Committee adjourned.
Attest.
John G Hamilton
Secry.
Grand Forks. D.T.
July 25" 1887
The Executive Committee met at the office of Chairman Fulton. Present Chairman Fulton [symbol x] Messrs Roach and Twamley.
Mr McNicol the contractor for repairing University fence and creating Dormitory presented the following estimate. viz. Repairs on University.
Fence. $50000 Plastering $20000
20% Reserved. $10000 Chimneys $40000
Due $40000 Roof. $40000
Tin Work. $10000
Cornice $30000
Museum. 800.00
Material 200.00
2500.00
20% Res 500.
$200000
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July 25" 1887.
Mr Roach moved that the estimate of $20000 for Repairs on University be allowed and paid, which motion prevailed, all voting aye, also that the estimate for repairing fence viz $40000 allowed and paid, which motion prevailed; all voting aye.
Mr Twamley moved that the outside of fence be painted two coats lead and oil paint instead of Mineral paint and that the contractor be paid $2000 more for the same then the original contract price and that the inside of the fence be painted one coat of lead and oil and the contractor allowed $4000 therefor which motion prevailed.
Mr Twamley moved, That Prof. Montgomery be authorized to expand such sums as he may deem necessary for the purchase of material for the Museum that his traveling expenses be paid by the Board.
The total expenditures not to exceed one half the appropriation on account of the Museum Fund. Bills of all purchases and expenses to be presented in regular order to the Board for allowance, which motion prevailed
Also moved that voucher no. 662 John Buchanan on Dormitory Fund for $1600 and voucher 663# on chemical Physical & Scientific Apparatus. for $1400 to John Buchanan, Voucher 665# Budge and Eshelman Dormitory Fund for $232.62. voucher 666# D.D. Webster. Dormitory Fund for $2400 voucher 667# W.S. Russell. Dormitory Fund for $6100 and voucher 679# A.G. Johnson and Co. Dormitory Fund. for $21853 be canceled and new vouchers for the respective accounts be drawn on the Special Repair Fund for the same which motion prevailed.
Mr Roach moved that the bill of F.R. Fulton for $2800 be charged to the Students Incidental Fund. be paid out of the Special Repair Fund. which motion prevailed
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July 25" 1887.
Mr Twamley moved that the Secretary procure statements of account from J.S. Bartholomew and report same at next meeting of the Board which motion prevailed.
And the Committee adjourned to meet on Friday August 5th 1887.
Attest
John G Hamilton Sec [smeared c]
Grand Forks DT Augt 5" 1887.
The Execution Committee met at the office of Regent Fulton pursuant to adjournment. Present Regents Roach, Twamley and Chairman Fulton. Minutes of preceding meeting read and approved.
The Secretary reported that in accordance with the instructions of the Committee at the meeting of July 25" 1887, he had interviewed J.S. Bartholomew and requested him to name a time and place where he could meet the Secretary, to state and settle his account against the University- that the Committee desired to consider the statement at its meeting of August 5"/87. That Mr Bartholomew stated he would examine his books, and notify the Secretary when he would be ready, and that he would be prepared with [w formed for another letter] his statement prior to the meeting of Augt 5"/87. All of which he has failed to do.
The Committee proceeded to the consideration of Estimate No Two, account Museum. viz.
Bill of Glass. $9800 Carpenter's work. $360.00
Lumber. $100.00 Mason's. $420.00
Stone $23.00 Labor. $125.00
Hardware 95.10 Team. $48.00
$316.10 Back Plastering $100.00
Add work. $1288. Kalsoming and Plastering 234.00
$1604.10 $1288.00
20% Reserved. 320.82
Due. $1283.28. Mr Roach moved that the Estimate be allowed and voucher drawn on the Special Repair Fund. which motion prevailed. All voting aye.
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August 5" 1887. Cont
Also considered Dormitory Estimate No[-]one.
2 cars Lath. $150.00 40000- Brick. $320.00
15 " Sand. $153.00 450 bbls lime $787.50
26 Bbls Plaster Pan's $104.00 740- yds Excavation $222.00
2641# ft Concrete. $934.35 Labor. $150.00
$1331.35 1331.35
Making a total of. $2810.85
20% Reserved $562.17
Due Contactor. $2248.68
Mr Roach moved that the Estimate be allowed and the voucher drawn on the "Dormitory Fund," which motion prevailed all voting aye.
The following accounts were audited, allowed and directed charged to the respective accounts named.
A.R. Griffith. $30.00 to Incidental Expense.
Swan and Hunter $3750 to General Fund.
H Montgomery $3.65 " Museum "
Trepanier Bros $13.23 " Museum "
R.B. Griffith. $5.50 " Museum "
A.G. Fisk. $200.00 Dormitory "
All voting aye.
Mr Twamley moved that the voucher for $4000 issued to Prof. Montgomery and drawn on the Incidental Expense Fund be canceled and a new voucher for a like amount be drawn on the "Special Repair Fund" which motion prevailed, all voting aye.
A meeting of the Regents was ordered called for Tuesday Augt 16" 1887. Adjourned.
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Grand Forks DT.
Septr 17th 1887.
The Executive Committee met in Executive Session to consider the furnishing of the New Dormitory. Present Regents Roach Fulton and Twamley. A list of articles required in each room, including Parlor, Dining Room, Kitchen and Halls was prepared and the Secretary instructed to furnish Messrs, Budge. Young and the Grand Forks Furniture Co. respectively with copies of the same with the request that each furnish the Committee with a bid, stating prices for each article, quality of the same, etc. All goods to be placed at the University where designated- Bids to be considered for all or any part of the furniture desired.
The lists were prepared as suggested and the Secretary reported that he had furnished the respective parties with copies thereof
