Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 December 1905 — THE COMMON COUNCIL. [ARTICLE]

THE COMMON COUNCIL.

Not very much of importance was done at the regular session of the city oouncii Monday evening. The report of the city treasurer for period ending Nov. 30, 1905, showed the corporation fund overdrawn $44.60 and warrants presented and not paid for lack of funds aggregating $360.82. Balances in other funds: Road, $148.02; Electric Light, $973.64; Water, $1,166.65. Water and light superintendent reported that it would cost $546.10 to extend wpter mains from Eliza to Sumner street, and report was ordered tiled but extension will not be made at present. The clerk was directd to present bill of S4OO to school board on heating account. ' ' v Matters of repairs to Front street sidewalk at Makemself sewer was referred to street committee. J. E. Bislosky was granted permit to erect coal sheds on the old Hansen shop lot on Front street, to be covered with felt paper. Livery barns were ordered to shut off water when not in use, to prevent unnecessary waste. George Stricfcfaden was granted a saloon license to date from Dec. 14, 1905. Conrad Hildebrand handed in his resignation as tireman at light plant to take effect Jan. l,and F. M. Abbott, city marshal, applied for appointment to Hilderbrand’s position, which matter was continued. Petition of Frank Critser for electric light near his property in east part of town was referred to Light Committee. Following claims were allowed: COBPOBATION FUND. F. M. Abbott, marshal. ....$22 50 Lyman Zea, night watch.... 22 50 John M. Khapp, teaming 2 50 BOAD FUND. Chas Parker, street work 9 90 Geo. McCarthy, same 5 40 Tom Cain, same 9 00 W. S. Parks, same 9 00 E. Cockerell, same 5 70 John Macklenburg,same 4 50 Chas. Seelman, 5ame..................... 3 75 W. E. Barker, same 3 75 John Mohler, same 3 75 Boy Thomas, work on sewer 2 10 Ed Sanple, same 2 40 B. H. Dillon. 5ame........ ..V............. 105 Tom Parker, hauling tile 3 50 John Albertson, burying dog 50 J. C. Gwin. sewer pipe and lumber.... 95 70 W. H. Eger, merchandise 6 01 ELECTRIC LIGHT FUND. R. D. Thompson, insurance.. 58 20 J. F. Bruner, poles 7 98 C. S. Chamberlain, salary 50 00 Lem Huston, same 30 00 C. L. Thornton, same 30 00 Central Electric Co., supplies 62 09 Victoria Coal Mining Co., coal 224 40 Monarch Electric and Wire Co.,supris 355 Electric Appliance Co., supplies 32 51 J. H. Chapman, freight 275 45 Tom Hoyes, work on line 3 38 A. L. Branch, hauling coal 100 75 WATER FUND. J. A. Larsh. paint 14 50 Conrad Hildebrand, salary 30 00