The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-11-04
CITY DADS WRANGLE
THEY DISAGREE OVER THE STREET
COMMISSIONERS DUTIES.
BEER AT 2 FOR Sc. DON'T co
A Number of Things Come Up Which
Make interesting Reading for the
Public-Things Not Set
lied Yet.

The council opened in a quiet and
unassuming manner with all present
except Aid: Frost.
After the reading of the minutes a
number of claims and petitions were
presented, the first being from E. Il.
Hollister tor repairs on his buggy,
which was tipped over by leaving big
pile of dirt in the middle of Park street
after dark some time ago.
Joseph Miller, d hack driver, pre-
sented claim for 500 for torn clothing
and bruised limbs received by driving
into a ten foot deep ditch on Eagle
street at $3.50 p. m. on Oct. Is; said
ditch alleged to have been left open
without a light by Reber & Martin.
Mrs. Herhotz put i'll a claim for in
iuries received from defective walk
on Fremont avenue October 10. The
claim amounted to $24.4 and was for
doctors bills and medicine.
The above claims were all referred
the committee on claims.
A petition was received from resi-
dents of Fourth ward asking city to
open up an alley in block 4.
N. r. Aliens Sons petitioned to build
a tunnel under Grand avenue connect
ing their buildings. Petition was
granted, work to be done under the
supervision of the city engineer.
A communication from s. Swartz,
who asked at the last meeting for a
liquor license. and petitions were filed
by saloon keepers and brewers against
granting him one, was received with
aff1davits from the mayor, chief of
police and two justices of Waukegan as
to his good character. The committee
to whom was referred the matter re-
ported against granting him license
on account of his keeping dance hall
and selling two glasses of beer for five
cents. Report of committee was ac-
cepted and adopted. Mr.. Swartz adj
dressed the council later in the even
ing and asked for fair treatment; but it
was too late, he will not run a saloon
in Kenosha this year.
An opinion of the city attorney con-
corning the opening of North West
Main street along the railroad track,
between Middle street and Division
street. was read. 1t stated that to
open the street as far north as Broad
was an easy matter, but beyond Broad
street was more complicated. 1t adj
vised that the street be declared as
dedicated as a street in the plat of
1889, which was done, and then a
motion was made and carried that the
street be declared opened, and the city
attorney was instructed to notify the
railroad company to remove all OBJ
structions and open the street to public
travel.
The poormaster's report was read
and placed on file. 1t showed lOS
persons receiving support and help
from the city.
A petition for walk on the east side
of Bond street was referred. Mr..
Garritt spoke to the council against it.
Alderman German offered resolu-
ton to open up Cedar street as far as it
had been previously opened and take
legal steps to keep it open. 1t seems
that the street has been opened twice
and twice distractions have been built
across it, and now the matter is to be
settled definitely.
City treasurers report was read,
showing balance on hand of 81, 37O.83
The report was referred to the finance
committee.