Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 February 1896 — New Upholstering Shop. [ARTICLE]

New Upholstering Shop.

John Monaghan has opened a general furniture repair shop m the rear of Liberal Corner. He is an experienced and competent workman and will take the greatest pains with all work entrusted to him. ■ \ ■ Remember that “Judge” Healy now has in stock a line of fine reliable shoes of the very best make. B. F. Ferguson will loan you all the money you want at 7 per cent and 3 per cent. Come call and see us before going elsewhere For SALE.-My residence property on Milroy street, good house, good well, plenty of friut, one acre of land, for further information, call at the premises, or enquire at The Republican office. ’

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A. I. WILLIS.

Shall Rensselaer Be A City? Some parties who have recognized s the limited powers of town organizaI tions and who have investigated as to | the advantages to fee derived under a city government, are firmly, of the opinion that, inasmuch as Rensselaer has the requisite population to entitle her to incorporate as a city under a regular city government, steps should soon be taken to effect the change. The population necessary is at least two thousand. This we have, and several hundred to spare. In order to shuffle off our present form of government and assume the dignity of a city it is necessary that at least one-third the voters of the town rietition the board for the change; An official census is taken, and if the requisite number of people are found, an election ris then called, and a

majority vote in favor of changing to a city government is necessary to carry the proposition. If carried the town will be divided into at least three wards. An election is then called to elect two council men from each ward, a mayor, treasurer, clerk, street commissioner and marshal. Q These beinginducted into their respective positions the metamorphosis is complete. The Republican is not fully advised as to what the advantages of a city government would be; aside from the fact that its powers and authority are considerably enlarged. The objection is made that the expense of a city government would be much greater than our present form, though thst need not necessarily follow, as but little more work would devolve upon the officsls than is performed by our present town officers. Any of our tenders well posted in the workings of small city governments, and the comparative advantages of town and city organizatians for small places, are requested to discuss the matter through our Columns.