Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 February 1906 — THE COMMON COUNCIL. [ARTICLE]

THE COMMON COUNCIL.

At the regular meeting of the city council Monday evening but little of importance was done except allowance of bills. The mayor was authorized to sign contract with the Standard Oil Co., for oil at the water and light plant for another year at same prices as last year. Light superintendent was directed to extend the light system to the D. A. Stoner residence and to install lights in same. The firemen who attended the fire near the depot last week were allowed J 1.50 each. The report of the city treasurer as to the condition of the city finances was not presented because the treasurer had been too busy with other matters. The Monon railroad people are willing to improve the present electric alarm system at the depot crossing, and if this is not satisfactory will take up the matter again withr the council.