The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1898-12-15

Council OF the city OF kenOsna, Dec.
9th 1898.
Called to order by President Calkins.
Present Aid. Gonnermann, Brister,
Weier, Berns, German, Tarbell and
FRANKIE.
Aid. Gonnermann moved that the
reading of the minutes be dispensed
with for this evening.
Motion carried.
A petition was presented signed by
81. e. Morton and IL others requesting
that an electric light be placed at the
intersection of Indiana street and Dur
kee avenue.
On motion of Aid. Brister the
petition was referred to the committee
on Gas & Light.
A petition Was presented signed by
G. E. Petersen and IL others request
ing that an electric light be placed at
| the intersection of Grover and Frost
streets.
The petition was referred to the
committee on Gas & Light.
A petition was presented signed by
Peter Fisher, administrator of the
estate of Jane Birch, deceased request
ing that rebate of $500 paid for the
assessment for sewer on York street,
be granted, as said sewer cannot be
used by the parties residing on said
petitioners property.
On motion of Aid. Tarbell the Pc
tition was referred to the committee
on sewers.
A petition was presented signed by
Math Hermann and s others, request
ing that Cedar street, between North
West Main street on the west and
Congress street on the east, be vacated
and discontinued.
On motion of Aid German the petit
ton was referred to the committee on
Streets, Alleys and Bridges.
A petition was presented signed by
W. M. Cowell and 5 others, requesting
that Exchange or Edward street South
of Eagle street be opened and main
tanned.
On motion of Aid. German the
petition was referred to the committee
on Streets, Alleys and Bridges.
TIE complaint of Elizabeth Dodge,
against Tacki & Tue1k. licensed saloon
keepers, for selling Intoxicating liquors
to minor, Charles Dodge, was presen-
ted, said complaint praying that the
license heretofore issued to said Tacki
& Tuerk, may be revoked and in all
caused to become null and void.
Aid. Weier moved that the petition
be laid upon the table.
The vote was as follows:
Ayes--Ald. Weier, Berns and FRANKIE
Nays-Ald. Gonnermann, Brister,
German and Tarbell.
Motion declared lost.
Aid Tarbell moved that summons
be issued by the Clerk notifying Tacki
& Tuerk to appear before the Council
on Tuesday evening, December 18th,
1898 at o'clock, and show cause why
their license should not be revoked.
Motion carried by the FOLLOWING
vote:
Ayes-Ald. Gonnermann, Brister,
German and Tarbell.
Neys-Ald. Weier, Berns and FRANKIE
Aid. Gonnermann moved that when
the Council adjourn, it adjourn to meet
one week from tomorrow night at 8
o'clock.
Motion carried.
The annual report of the Chief of the
Fire department was presented and
read
Aid. German moved that the report
be accepted and adopted and the
recommendations be referred to the
committee on Fire Department.
Motion carried.
The monthly report of the Poormas-
ter was presented and read.
On motion of Aid. FRANKIE the report
was accepted and ordered placed on
| file.
The City Treasurer's report for the
period ending Nov. 80, 1898, showing a
balance on hand of $431.26 was pre-
sented and on motion of Aid. Conner
mann referred to the Finance commit
tee.
The bond of the Reichert Construc-
ton Co., amount $500, was presented
and the names of the sureties were
read.
On motion of Aid. Gonnermann the
bond was referred to the finance COM
mittee to report at the adjourned meet
ing.
The following bills were reported
col rect:
Finance--Bode Bros, $l4; Gilbert
Hay, $3.50.
The committee on finance reported
as follows:
To the Hon. Mayor and Common
COuncil:
Your committee on finance to whom
was referred the report of the City
Treasurer, dated Oct 3, 1898, showing