Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-12-09
Fifth ward % users. due 80. 304.70

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He moved that these consumers be
given notice and, If after such not1ce'
they did not settle within three days
the water be shut off. The motion
carried unanimously.
Meters on lnstalIment Plan.
Mr. Greene also offered, as an amend
ment to the recent water ordinance,
a clause that will be appreciated by
all who have or intend to purchase
water meters. The amendment pro-
vides that the rental for meter of y
inch size or less shall be 60 cents for
each quarter year, and for larger sizes
81 for the same period payable in adj
vance. When the rental paid shall
equal the cost of the meter, plus six
per cent per annum on the same, the
person who has paid that amount in
rentals shall own the meter, without
additional cost or payment of further
rentals. The amendment was passed
unanimously.
Tilt Over Coal Bill.
Messrs. Greene and Fisher threat
ened to go on the warpath for each
other over the coal bill for the month
of November, but were prevented from
doing so by Mr.. Fisher being ruled out
of order and the discussion stopped. Mr.
Greene explained, after the bill was
read, that owing to the peculiar situa-
ton in the coal market during the
month of November, Mr.. Dunn, who has
the contract for furnishing coal for the
city, was unable to secure the kind and
quality of coal as provided by contract
He had called Mr.. Greene's attention to
the matter, and he (Mr. Greene) had
told him to do the best he could. for up
on investigation Greene had found that
coal could not be obtained from any
dealer at as low price, and it was nee
essary to accept Dunn's coal or shut
down the works. Mr.. Dunn had done
so and showed Mr.. Greene that his bill
as rendered was al cost for the quality
of coal furnished. Mr.. Fisher wanted
to know if Mr.. Dunn was under bond
to fulfill his contract, and IL he was,
why he was not forced to live up to 1T.
He also said he knew that If Mr.. Dunn
did not have the coal other merchants
did and saw no reason why they should
pay more when coal could be bought
cheaper elsewhere. Mr.. Greene became
a trifie warmed up and insinuated in his
remarks that certain members of the
council took unjust occasion to criticize
the water works committee. and inti-
mated that Mr.. Fisher, with the rest of
the council, had allowed amounts to
pass by unnoticed that were of consid-
erably more value than the $50 involved
in the coal bill in question. Before the
debate could become more heated Mr.
Fisher was called to order and the bill
allowed.
Miscellaneous Matters.
A warrant was ordered drawn cover
ing the cost of paving the street and
alley intersections on Third and Jer-
ONE streets. The amount was ST.
624.33.
Kreutzer introduced resolution call
ing for the placing on heavy drays,
and other vehicles used to transport
heavy loads, tires not less than three
inches in width, same to be done by
April /, 1903. 1t was carried over.
petition signed by property own
ers requested the opening of an alley
between South Second and Third ave-
nues, from alley south of Linn street to
extend south to the Great Western,
property owners to donate the neces-
sary land. 1t was signed by all the
property owners along the proposed al
ley excepting Mrs. j. L. Williams. 1t
was referred to the judiciary commit
tee to ascertain the cost.
Taxes were RENTED on the property
of Mrs. Christina Soleman, while a SIM
liar request from Mrs. Mary Ellison was
referred to the judiciary committee.
Certificates We're ordered drawn
against the several properties abutting
on new sidewalks that were reported
completed by the city engineer.
Mr.. Henry reported the packing
house sewer completed at a cost of
$S66.79. A warrant, to extend over two
years time, was ordered drawn against
Britain & Co. for the amount.
The request of the Western Union
Telegraph Company to be allowed to
use the poles of the city electric line on
Church street for its wires was denied
The bond of S. C. Blake, plumber
for $4,000 with Mr.. George Buffer as
surety, was referred to the judiciary
committee.
Meet as Board Of Health.
After the council meeting the mem
bers met as board of health for the
purpose of allowing bills that had ac-
cumulated during the month. They
were ordered paid.