Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 February 1919 — CITY COUNCIL PAYS TRIBUTE [ARTICLE]

CITY COUNCIL PAYS TRIBUTE

ADOPTS RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH ..OF COUNCIL- .. MAN TOBIAS. The city council convened in regular session Monday night. There was present Mayor Charles G. Spitler, City Attorney Moses Leopold, Councfihnen Frederick Waymire, H. R. Wood, Conrad Kellner and Rex Warner. The following resolution was unanimously adopted: Resolution No. 143. At a regular meeting of the common council of the city of Rensselaer, Indiana, convened at the council chamber on Monday, February 24, 1919, at 8 o’clock p. m., it was announced that Frank Tobias, a fellow councilman, had departed this- life on February 20, 1919, at his home on North Front street in the city of Rensselaer Upon such announcement it was re- ■ solved: That we cease for a time our labors for the living to record the death role of him who was a member of our council. He was an earnest, faithful and valuable worker on the city council, where hn made a name and reputation for himself. He was quiet in manner, but possessed a strong, clean character with the courage to stand by his conviction®. His broadmindedness and tireless efforts were spent toward making a better city, and his work as a councilman wpl always remain a pleasant memory to those who served with him and knew him best. The council deplores his death as a serious loss to the interests of our city. Therefore, be it further resolved, that we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and his many friends. Be is also resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread of record uponthe records of the city council as a constant and pleasant reminder of his fidelity and usefulness.

Charles M. Sands presented his report for the month of January, 1919, as follows: Electric Light Fund. Balance Dec. 31, 191856262.66 Receipts during January... 2025.16 ——— 8287.82 Disbursements 1932.37 Credit balance 6355.45 Water Fund. Balance Dec. 31 6804.73 January collections 7139.38 Disbursements ...' 2149.17 ~ 5794,94 Corporation Fund. Balance Dec. 31 5627.47 January collections 79.82 5707.29 January disbursements .... 560.10 “BTiTTIT Road Fund, Balance Dec. 31 2687.39 January distribution ... .. . 252.75 2434.64 Library Fund. Balance Dec. 31 1610.52 Fines collected January... 6.16 1616.68 January disbursements .... 98.01 1518.67 On advice of Attorney Lopold the council fixed Monday, March 3, to be the date for a special meeting to be held for the purpose of filling the vacancy in the second ward caused by the death of Councilman Frank Tobias. Notice of said meeting to be published in the Evening Republican, Finance committee’s report was read and approved and proper claims ordered drawn.