Jasper County Democrat, Volume 12, Number 92, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 March 1910 — THE CITY COUNCIL. [ARTICLE]

THE CITY COUNCIL.

Not Much Done at Monday Night’s Meeting Outside Regular Routine. At the regular meeting of the city council Monday evening all members were present, but little was done outside of allowing the regular batch of claims: The marshal was instructed to locate all catch-basins and ascertain their condition and repair all not in working order. The marshal was instructed to keep watch of speeding auto drivers and see that the law concerning speed is enforced. On motion the fire chief was instructed to dispose of old fire trucks, at $75 to Conrad Kellner, and contract for new trucks at cost of $lB5. The mayor directed the marshal and nightwatch to meet him in his office at 4 p. m., the following day to consult regarding violations of law. The following claims were allowed : \ ROAD FUND. Al Fletcher, wk with snow p 1.52.00 Jake Gilmore, same 2.00 Bert Campbell, wk city team. 25.00 Andrew Wheeler, haul coal. 17.00 WATER FUND. Ed Hopkins, salary 30.00 John Hordeman, rep leak.... 3,50 Clinton Oil Co, bill 17.50 LIGHT JfUND. Tull Malone, house, line wlr’g 5.88 Western Electric Co, bi 11.... 4’92 Shoal Creek Coal Co, coal.. 101.50 Mel Abbott, salary... 30.00 Dave Haste, same 30.00 C S Chamberlain, same 50.00 R D Thompson, ft on c0a1.>126.60 Same, express 1.70 CORPORATION FUND. J K Davis, marshal 30.00 E M Thomas, nightwatch. .. .25.00 SUSAN STREET FUND. R D Thompson, Interest paid. 2.50