Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 22, Number 103, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 September 1901 — The City Council. [ARTICLE]

The City Council.

The remonstrance of property owners against the improvement of North Forest and Merrett streets, was dismissed, and the contract for the improvement awarded to T. J. Sayler & Co. New oement walks were ordered, by the following property owners. H. O. Harris about 200 feet, W. B. Austin 125 feet, C. D. Nowels 100 feet, Mrs. 8. A. Hemphill 123 feet, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown 50 feet, Mrs. Elizabeth Harris 160 feet, Jared Benjamin 132 feet. Total 890 lineal feet. Each of 14 firemen were allowed «1 .25 each for attending the Warren Robinson barn fire. Treasurer Chapman reported following balances on band: Corporation fund, $2,377. Water fund, $1,665.76. Road fond, $5,083.85. Electric Light fnnd, $34.55. Other funds same as previously reported. Some 48 miscellaneous claims allowed.