Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 October 1897 — The City Council. [ARTICLE]

The City Council.

Who Manages The Electric LightsArrangeing for the management of the electric lights, now in the possession of the municipality, was the most important work of the city council, at the regular semi-monthly meeting Monday night, -—Couneßmen —Robinson, —Kight and Porter are appointed a standing committee to have general supervision of the system; to buy supplies, hire help &c. The city clerk, S. C. Irwin, will keep the books and send out statements. The collections for light service will be made at McCoy & Co’s bank. Jerry Healy was given permission to build a wooden coal house in the rear of Rosenbaum’s saloon.

T. J. Sayler and Henry Hildebrand, of the go-as-you-please sidewalks on Front street agreed to abide by what the street committee decided on, in regard to them. Thirty-four claims were considered and allowed. The committee on sewers reported that the rubbish in Makemself was raked up and burned, The resolution to condemn Ramshackle Row, in the rear of the south side business buildings came up for final action, but the resolution was laid on the table by a vote of four to one. The buildings are not thought to be very dangerous if kept clear of rubbish. C. D. Nowels was given permission to construct a private sewer in the alley back of his hotel. He was also given until next June to make the cement walk along the west side of the building. Sam Parker made a kick against his neighbor, Elias Marion’s barn, which is within six feet of Parker’s dwelling. The committee on public health was given power to act in the premises. Plum and Cullen street sewers, final estimates were reported, assessments confirmed and treasurer ordered to collect same. A cross walk was ordered at Milroy and Front streets.