The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-03-08
City Council,

the presentation of petition of George Colc
10 erect frame building on the southwest
corner of Clinton and Main streets, the build
ing sheet-ironed throughout To make II fire
proof There was liberal expression OF
views on the subject of such buildings and
the matter was referred to the building com
mttcc-a committee that was subsequently
created by ordinance to supervise the erection
Of all buildings, the construction of sidewalks
and the establishment of grades. The com
uittee rs appointed by the mayor now stands,
Aldermen Hull, Hoban aud Mckinlay,
4 communication was received from Louis
eagle asking to be appointed street supervi-
sor. As this was matter the council has no
especial interest in until the new appoint
ments are made in May, the communication
vas placed on file.
The reports of the city officers submitted by
finance committee were presented and or
dered published. That of the treasurer shows
q balance of S3SG.6s ON hand.
The street and alley committee submitted a
minority report through Aid, Hull recon-
nending that the alley located through block
>, Norris addition, be opened to the public in
accordance with the prayer of the petitioners
previously submitted. The other members of
the committee had opposed the opening of
the alley ON the ground that great injustice
would be done some of the property owners
of the block ina,much ii, they had improved
the property in perfect good faith and nno-
cence. The matter was finally referred 10 the
city attorney for his opinion upon the rights
Of the city to yacate or open the alley.
The law and ordinance committee submit
ted an ordinance, which was adopted author
ling the issue Of bonds to the extent of
$1,000 to raise funds to pay the Judgment of
VI. I. Maloney against the city The city at
torney was also directed to draft az ordinance
to legalize the issue of bonds To Lawrence,
Campbell IL Lawrence in payment of their
claim. Both of these claims are for attorneys
fees in the water power suits.
The mayor called attention to reported
case of scarlet fever which had not come to
the notice of the health department, but no
action was taken.
The subject of purchasing a quantity of
=
hibted here, was referred to the fire commit
tee with instructions to report at the next
regular meeting. These hand grcnadcs seem
to have proven a very useful aid in cYtin-
gushing small fires.
The subject of licensing the oil wagons
that beer peddling be put upon the same foot.
ing-that pedders, whether Of oil or beer, be
required To pay Il regular license, or of any
other commodity brought from abroad where
there is a home industry which should be pro-
tectcd, like that of our merchants who sell oil
or Mr.. White who manufactures beer. Ac-
ton on the motion was deferred until the
next regular meeting when the city attorney
is directed to present an ordinance creating
yearly license for peddlers.
On motion of Alderman McKmlay the re
port of the finance committee, tabled some
time ago, was taken up and adopted with an
amendment. The action thus taken settles
The claims of " B. Weeks for $50 and Thos
Larkin for $50 receipts in full being taken
from those gentlemen.
On motion of Alderman Hull it was decided
to purchase a share in the artesian well at the
corner of Clinton and Main streets, for $50.
This was done in the interest Of those parties
in that peighborhood who are dependent upon
the well for water. The stream now running
al the meat market corner IL the one referred
10, and if the city had not purchased ii some
other party would and enclosed it against
rubl. Ill tim.l al.
made by Mr. Hull on the sanitary condition
of Ottawa owing to pure water which her in
habitants enjoy.
The mayor called attention to the approach
ing city election in April and all things per-
tanning thereto, and the matter of fixing saa-
res for the next year was referred to a
special meeting appointed for Tuesday even
ing next.
\ bowling alley license was granted II. NJ
BOdwcll TO the end of the present fiscal year
upon his payment of one quarters license
fee.
Alderman McDougall moved that for the
purpose of remaining the >tcccts and number
ing the houses as has been often urged,
committee Of three be appointed to consider
the matter and report at the next regular
meeting. The motion prevailed and the
mayor appointed such committee Alder
men McDOugall, White and skinner
Attention WAS called To the railroad eros
sing on Champaign street (near the aqueducO
and the need of Il Waterman. The MAJOR was
instructed to notify thu Rock ISLAND company
of the necessity of n competent watchman at
that crossing and have the company put one
on
On motion balance of so due Mr. Nard |
on his contract with the city ~ the bridge |
question was ordered paid.
The monthly bills, charged to the following |
accounts, were ordered paid:
'"ldlto '.''. - I1uDU
fnDlc improvements. ...,...... ~ ~ |
FIRE department. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $50 |
....-., ...-..-...-. 25J ~ |
romeo .....-..t.... OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $40
Contingent furd.... ................. 1868
lotai. .....-. ...,.....-.-.-.....S 81 -333. IS
Cndme Hose Company have done Il com
mendable act i'm voting S25 from their treasu