Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-05-15

Several residents Of the eouth side,
thru Mr.. Kreutzer, petitioned the coun-
Gil for the extension Of q water main.
The petitions were referred to the var
1ous committees under whose depart-
ments they come. The alley and side
walk petitions were granted later In the
evening by resolutions introduced by
Mr.. Good.
The names OF q. j. Hixson, r. ii.
Highberger and Elmer Alsbaugh as
candidates for weigh-master were re-
ceived and placed on file, after which
the usual number Of monthly bills were
allowed.
The Reflector was recommended by
the committee on ordinances and print
ing as the newspaper to publish the
council proceedings, city ordinances, etc.
The price stated In the bid was 20 cents
per square. The only other paper bid
ding wac the Herald, whose bid was is
cents per square. Chairman Kirby re-
ported in the recommendation that the
Reflector offered in connection with its
bid to furnish asworn statement re-
garding it's circulation, while the other
paper did not.
SPECIAL COMMITTEES REPORT.
Several Of the special committees app
Dointed ct the last regular meeting re-
pUsreo. Mi. Henry OF the hose tower
erection. committee. reported that the
tower would cost $40, and recommended
that 80 long as the city's funds were In
such demand as at present the matter
be postponed until fall.
Mayor Pierce. Of the special sewage
disposal committee, reported that plans
Z and specifications for the plant had
been sent out TO all the leading engineers
Of the country and that by May 80. the
date set for the plans to be received.
there would be seven or eight sets to
consider.
Chairman Benson, Of the court house
tower lighting committee, reported that
he had met the board Of supervisors, but
as yet no special arrangement had been
made.
SMALLPOX WELL IN HAND. e
The health and sanitation committee.
by Chairman Harris, reported that
smallpox was abating rapidly, and that
but two or three cases had been report
ed during the past week, and they were
I'LL Of very mild character. Or. Har-
ris thought the disease to be we'll un-
der control.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
Considerable miscellaneous business
was transacted In closing the evening S
session. The plat of Cummings addition
was approved: the grading Of Frederick
street was referred by resolution by
Kreutzer; the mayor was instructed to
have the Chicago Great Western Rail-
way Company put all sidewalks and
crossings In good repair within ten days
TO the satisfaction Of the streets and al
leys committee: the wages Of the fore
man OF the sidewalk laborers and street
graders were Increased from $3.50 to
31.75 per day, upon motion by Mr..
Kreutzer. and a resolution locating the
3 city scales, as introduced by Mr.. Har-
ris. was adopted.
The water mains and sewer for the
Arson school were also brought up, and
the matter was referred to the water
school board regarding II. 1t is the sense
OF the council as embodied in the mo-
ton, that the school board be asked to
ice, particularly at this time. when the
demand on the city'a finances ID go
great.
) The question 81 cleaning up the city's
streets and alleys. which has been neg
lected somewhat OF late. was brought
up and, upon motion OF DR.. Harris.
Mayor Pierce was given the authority
10 appoint q man to serve notices to
clean up and see that the demands OF
the notices were complied with.
In concluding the councils meeting Q
d committee of the G. "A. r.. composed Of
Neszrs. Henry Matter. y. c. WEIGH and
y. e. Wildman. appeared before the
council and offered TO present the city
with the Frank n. Thomas posts brass
cannon. providing the city would care
for the piece. which 10 an old war relic.
The council accepted the same and
agreed TO place 1t In the city buildings.
In adjournment the council agreed to
meet on Thursday night to consider the
mntter Of redistric letting the city in re-
gard to fire alarm boxes. "A meeting for
general business will be held on next
Monday night.
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING.
Immediately after the council nd.
journed the body again came to order az
s the board OF health. There was hut Ut
+ tie business done, the detention heSpttal
furnishings occupying most Of tue Sat-
q tention. b
A The bill OF DR.. =. H. Singleton. former
+ smallpox physician, which has been out
down from u 900 to $s75. was brought
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