Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 May 1902 — We Didn't Have An Earthquake [ARTICLE]

We Didn't Have An Earthquake

it Was Just the New City Council Shaking Up Things. Monday night was Councilmeeting night. The old Council met first with mayor and all members present except Mr. Kann al. The old Council transacted the following business. Allowed 44 claims. Ordered in three new aro lights, and all on what is practically one j street. That is Weston street and its northern continuation, Dayton street. They are to be located as follows: At the intersection of Dayton and Elm streets. At the intersection of Weston and Susan streets. At the intersection of Weston and Cornelia streets. The old Councilmen then retired and the new members presented their certificates of election, took the oath of office, and their seats as. Councilmen. The following composing the new Council, Wood and Phillips, Ist Ward; Ferguson and Parks, 2nd Ward; McColly and Wasson, 3rd Ward. McColly is the only member reelected from the old Council. W. 8. Parks was elected president of the new Council. G. A. Williams was appointed city attorney by unanimous vote. J. C. Thrawls was elected city surveyor, by 5 votes to 1 for H. E. i Gamble, the present surveyor. The new attorney and engineer will not take their offices until September. For night watch there were 3 votes for Wm. Childers, the preeent incumbent and 3 for Burgess Dillon. The mayor gave his casting vote for Dillon.. He will begin his duties at once. For city health officer Dr. Arthur Kresler was elected, with 5 votes for him to one for Dr. I. M. Washburn, the present incumbent. For fire warden, C. B. Steward, the present Incumbent, escaped the general wreck and was re- - elected by a unanimous scoop An ordinance fixing all the salaries for the ensuing year was introduced, but action deferred until next meeting. The Mayor appointed standing committees, as follows: On Streets, Alleys, Sidewalks, Public Property, Public Health, McColly, Parks, Wood. On Finance, Education, Ordinance, Rules, Purchasing, Claims, Ferguson, Wasson, Phillips. On Water' and Lights, Parks, MoCfolly, Wood. Fire Department, Seweis and Drains, Wasson, Phillips, Ferguson. The K. of P. Castle Hall Association was granted permission to construct a sewer from their proposed building across Front street. Hose Company No. 2 was authorized to move into Mrs. A. M. Harrison’s small building on Main street, at a rental of $3 per month.