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History of Westchester County, New York, Vol. II

Scharf, J. Thomas, ed. History of Westchester County, New York, including Morrisania, Kings Bridge, and West Farms, which have been annexed to New York City, Vol. II. Philadelphia: L.E. Preston & Co., 1886. 279 words

L- Simmons were selected to fill their places.

The highlights of the McCaffree administration were extension of water works, sewers, and street improvement. The first time that the water works proved to be more than selfsustaining, the beginning of public park improvement, and the beginning of the city library. Under the excellent management of the city physician, A. M. Faught, the small pox epidemic was subdued and brought under control. The board also made a complete revision of the city ordinances.

In 1914, the city election proved a quiet affair for the first time in the history of the city. C. J. Steen was elected mayor without opposition, H. S. Stark city clerk, and Peter O'-

Shea, treasurer, also both unopposed. A. L. Selzer triumphed over C. A. Liljenstolpe for city engineer by a close vote. There were no contests on councilmen the following being elected: B. J. Seger, F. F. Everett, H. L& Sams, F. D. Scofield, W. E. Ashbaugh and H. T. Bowen, F. H. Roberts, E. E. Maxon and J. M. Carr were elected on the school board. Fred Wright was city attorney, H. W. Guernsey chief of police, and Dr. A. M. Faught again city physician. H. S. Stark failed to qualify as city clerk and G. L. Shumway held over, also retaining the position of water commissioner until July first when O. M. Finley was appointed. Councilman Crasher removed from ward four, and L. W. Cox was appointed in his stead. During the illness of chief Guernsey, Frank H. Koenig was chief of police. G. L. Shumway was appointed street and park commissioner. Councilman Seger resigned and Albert Harrison was appointed in his placei