The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-01-01
ENDERSONADDITION
Greater oskaloosa is Made Still
Greater.

plat was accepted and made a part OF
the city. The tract contains twelve
acres and is laid out in As large and
elegantly located lots. 1t is situated
Immediately east of the Fair grounds
and south of the road running west
from the Iowa Yearly Meeting house.
In order to get better connection with
the city, it was necessary to open up
Il street through the John v. Miller
and the Clifford properties. Mr.. Mil.
Ter agreed to give his part of thestreet
40 feet wide and $50 feet long, pro-
vided the city would put down at
grade a four foot cement sidewalk
along the new street. This was
agreed to by the council. Mr.. Cliff.
ford's part of the new street is about
l4x360 feet, settlement for which will
be made later. The new addition is
nicely plated and is named after the
principle owner, DIR. ]. S. Henderson.
Relief to Sewer Sufferers.
In order to settle an injunction case
row in court the council instructed
City Solicitor Mccoy to enter into an
agreement with the parties to the
suit. "A temporary injunction has
been granted by Judge Clements, clos
ing all the catch basins of the West
High avenue sewer, to protect the
property wner against future floods.
The agreement, when it was under
stood would settle the case, provided
Cor the payment of the expenses in
the suit by the city, and that the city
close up the catch basins, except an
opening of IA by 1 inch in each. The
openings are to be so closed within
80 days from the acceptance of the
agreement. The settlement is to be
without prejudice in a suit for dam
ages now in the supreme court by H.
H. Sheriff.
Paving Contracts Extended.
On motion Of Mr.. Glaze the time for
the completion of The paving con-
tracts now held by Mr., Carbon was
extended to July 1, 1908. This was
done because unfavorable weather has
made it impossible for Mr.. Carbon to
complete the work in the specified
time.
Tax Ferret Tere-a-tete.
Mr.. Snangle; representing the heirs
of the late VIM. Stafford appeared to
present what appears to be an errone-
GUS tax assessment. The tax ferrets
hSa made the assessment on $4,000
T44en it appears the estate was worth
only $S.470. The motion was made to
abate the difference, but the motion
was amended and the matter was re-
ferred to a legal committee. 1t was
the general opinion that the council
could not prevent troubles occasioned
by tax ferrets.
Offers to Buy Property.
Mrs. O'Conner, through her agent,
Mr.. Haughey, offered the city $4,000
for the termination of e avenue, d.
rectly east of ID street. The plat is
now fenced and is being used as a
garden. Matter was referred to street
and alley committee.
To Inspect Lights.
Mr.. O'Neil is behalf of the Oska-
loosa Traction and Light company, APP
peared and notified the council that
the new system Of street lighting was
ready and that the CONTRACT with the
city should begin Jan. 1. On motion
the mayor was instructed to appoint
a committee to inspect the lights and
see that everything was satisfactory.
The mayor appointed three, not In
Guiding the members of the light COM
mittee. A lively discussion followed,
and two of those appointed refused to
serve. Finally it was suggested that
tie motion did not specify the num-
her TO serve on the committee and
tie mayor appointed the entire coun-
CT. They were instructed to meet at
cry headquarters wednesday evening
and be driven I'VE the city.
Two Free Lights.
An offer made some time ago by the
Traction and Light Company, to put
up two additional lights free of charge
for one year, was accepted by the
council. The council will likely de-
eide upon their location during their
tour of Inspection Wednesday even
ing.
The oskaIoosa and Tama Tax.
DR.. Cole brought up the question OF
the tax voted to aid in the construc-
ton of the Oskaloosa and Tama cleo
trio line. In the opinion OF some
members of the council it would be
impossible for the company to have
the road built and in operation by
June 1, 1908. The tax has been as
sessed up and one-haif OF it, or one
per cent, will be payable with the
taxes due January 1, 1908. 1t was
further suggested that something be
done to prevent the collection of the
taxes. Mr.. Glaze objected to this on
the ground that it vas not the pro
vince Of the council to take such &C
ton. The objection was considered
well put and adjournment was taken
without action.
both Were shot.
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