Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 21, Number 103, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 September 1900 — The City Council. [ARTICLE]

The City Council.

All members present, with John Egdr, the new Mayor, in the chair. As councilman from the second ward, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of John Eger, resigned to accept the mayoralty, J. H. S. Ellis was elected. He received 4 votes to F. M. Parker one. The bridge over the ditch on Clark street, was reported unsafe and the street committee directed to investigate. The appointment of A. J. Knight, as deputy marshal was confirmed. The bond of S. C. Irwin as clerk was approved. The fire committee-was directed to have the old chemical engine furbished up, as an offer of $l5O has been received for it, and will be accept d. Fire chief reported that someone had “swiped” the fire company’s two lanterns. The marshall was directed to have property owners trim their shade trees, where they interfere with the street lights, as per ordinance previously adopted. t The bond of the Ind. Macadam Company, as contractors for the Cullen and Forests streets improvement, was approved. It is in the sum of $20,000. The Macrdam company asked to be permitted to roll the grade for the street improvement with a horse roller, as the steam roller is so heavy it would crush the street crossings. Also some change of grade near B. F. Ferguson’s and John Coen’s places were discussed. No decision was arrived it. Claims to the amount of $327.38 were allowed. Hiram Day received $455.59 of the amount, for street crossings.