Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 4, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1905 — THE COMMON COUNCIL. [ARTICLE]

THE COMMON COUNCIL.

At the regular meeting of the city council Monday evening Henry O. Harris, was elected councilman for the first ward to succeed H. L. Brown. There were three names proposed for the office, H. O. Harris, Bert Brenner and H. J. Kannal. Three ballots were necessary. The vote stood: Ist and second ballots, Brenner 2, Harris 2, Kannal 1; 3rd ballot, Brenner 2, Harris 3. The resignation of Charles Chamberlain as a member of the fire department was accepted. The fire chief was instructed to make an examination of the fire hydrants. The marshall was instructed to extend the sewer on the north side of Washington street nearer the center of the river. A resolution was adopted providing for a tax levy sufficient to raise $1,200 per year for maintenance of the Carnegie library. The library board petitioned for a cement sidewalk on the north side of Angelica street from Cullen to Front. The engineer was ordered to establish a grade for same and the matter of the petition was continued.

The council agreed to furnish tile for an alley back of Elza Grow’s provided the latter would put in same. Conrad Hildebrand was allowed $225 in full payment for injuries received while cleaning a boiler at the plant about a year and a half ago. The water rate of Dr. Kressler for his X-ray machine was reduced to $6 per .year. E. L. Hollingsworth’s water rate was fixed at sls per year. The following communication was received from the Ladies” Literary Club: To the city counetf of Rensselaer, Indian* - We as a committee appointed by the Ladies*' Literary Club desire to call your attention to some matters pertaining to the civic improvement of our city. Ist. That the ordinance against spitting on the sidewalks be enforced and notices to sjuch effect be placed along the streets. 2nd. That some improvement be commenced on Milroy Park, at least to the extent of using money received from the sale of the old building. 3rd. That more attention be given to the keeping of the alleys clean and that the weeds both in the alleys and along the sidewalks be kept down. We desire to stimulate more interest in the beautifying of the lawns, park and sidewalks in order that our beautiful little city may wear a bright, clean dress to welcome strangers. Signed: Mary E. Thompson, Belle K. Brady, Melle Medians, committee. The committee on public property was instructed to prepare form of notice against spitting on the walks as requested by the ladies, but took no action on the other matters. The following claims were allowed: COBPORATION FUND. C. Hildebrand, setlmt. for Injuries....s22s 00 C. J. Dean, councilman 12 00 F. M. Abbott, marshal 22 SO Ad Burns, watchman, McCoy res 3 00 E. R. Hopkins, salary chief tire dpt.... 25 00 H. L. Gamble, city engineer 5 40 A. E. Kirk, assisting engineer 2 25 HOAD FUND, Electric light fund, cinders 100 00 Ed Irwin, tile ~............. 125 Roy Thomas, work on streets 2 25 Sherman Renicker. work on street 75 W. S. Parks, hauling cinders. 3 00 Tom Parker, hauling cinders .. 150 Chas. Parker, hauling cinders 1 50 FLKCTBIC LIGHT FUND. J. H. Chapman, freight 77 54 C. S. Chamberlain, salary 50 00 Lem Huston, salary 30 00 C. L. Thornton, salary 30 00 Victoria Coal Mining Co., coal 08 75 Central Electric Co., supplies 10 38 McColly A Coen, merchandise 4 50 WATSB FUND. Conrad Hildebrand, salary 30 00 John Hordeman, work on main 5 50 Tbe Globe Oil Co., packing...... 8 25