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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

The past week has given us some OF the
moss serious weather that we have had
for years. 1t is certainly snowy, blowy
January.
The entert ainmenS given at the Mt.
Zion Baptist church was poorly attended
on account of the cold weather
The Improvement society me. with
Mrs. Sadie Norris Thursday afternoon.
The Thimble society Of the Baptist
church met with Mrs. Ellen Morgan
Thursday afternoon.
The Baptist church had rally Sunday
aad the sum of $40 90 was taken in from
different sources.
Tho Willing Workers Cub met at the
church Thursday evening, at which time
the semi.annual election OF officers took
place. Those ele cled to Office namely:
President, Mys. Maggie Thompson;
Vice President. Mrs. Nina Williams; Sec
retary, Miss Mary Thompson; Assistant,
Mr.. Joebel W. Norris; Treasurer, Mr..
Chas. Williams; Chaplain. Mrs. Eta
Grant. The society Is in prosperous
condition and the future is bright tor its
success.
Rev. knight the pastor of the A. n. L
church is comfortable settled In q cottage
on West Fourteenth; street. He says he
Is we'll pleased with mis- new field of vol
but will DO better satisfied when bis other
halt gets here. which will be this week
sometime.
Mr.. Shipman was called to our city
Thursday from No,fork. Neb., to be at
the bedside OF his daughter, Mrs. Susan
Aaron, who passed away Thursday evsa.
ing.
Died Thursday Irn. IL, 1905 at the
retidenee Of Mrs, Chas. Carter, Mrs.
Susan Aaron nee Shipman. after hard
patient struggle for several months with
that dread disease consumption. Her
father was at her bedside when the END
came. She leaves q father and husband
to mourn her departure, her mother pre-
ceeding her some years ago. She was
twenty. three yeaes old, and was born ut
Norfork, sp nding her childhood days on
farm. Her remains were taken 10 Nor
toIh Saturday, accompanied by her
father and husband, where they will be
entered. Trey have our sympathy in
their hours OF bereavement. -... --
Mrs. Rods Ridden, one Of our pioneer
citizens and one OF the wealthies colored
, people of our city is lying dangerossly i'll
OF her home on Dace street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20
SUPERIOR, WIS.,, 6UDGETARlAN.
Hast Week,)

(Last Week.)
We are experiencing some very cold
weather at this writing, but the weather
man says it will not last great bile.
Mrs. Lydia Gross has recovesed from her
ree,nt spell OF sickness.
Rev. Wade will organize second
literary Thursday evening at the residence
of Mrs. Morgan on Cumming avenue.
A testimony NEE .lug was held at The
"A. M E. church Sunday eAening at the
close of the sermon, which resulted in
much good.
We se3 through the columns OF The
Freeman that H5urietta V!nton Davis is
preparing to tou, the middle west with
an entilely new program. Albert Young
her soIoist is still with her
The Light House Literary will meet
Tuesday evening at the parsonage Light
refreshments vii! be served.
Mrs. Geo. Wade has join, d the Book
Club OF Duluth which meets the first ard
third Thursdays in each month. The
different clubs of st. Paul, Minneapolis
and Duluth will hold convention in st.
Paul this summer to organize a State
Federrtion Duluth has two clubs while
st. Paul aud Minneapolis have a large
number.
Mis- Lawrence and daughter OF Racine
have moved to Superior.
Mrs. L J. Grant is home from Ely to
remain few days.
Mr.. snd Mrs Jas Willis of Butler
avenue entertained at dinner last Wednes
day Misses Ads Fogg and Be,.tus Wade.
Covers were laid for six. An excellent
dinner was served in courses.
St. MarksA. NJ. +: chnrch of Duluth
had their mortgage burning Tuesday
evening. The church is how entirely out
of debt, which speaks good for Du'uth.
The mortgage was burned by ms. II. J.
Hodgca, ore Of tho oldest members, who
isised the largest amount to pay On same.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20
CLUB ORGANIZATION AT
WASHINGTON, D. C..
Especial to Bystander.)

\opCSAeI1 W AS oIoAAuSA'J
The Capitol Pleasusre Club, an
organization composed of the col
ored employees of the Capitol, and
of which your humble servant is a
member and treasurer, held meet
ing one evening last week, and after
transacting business in the interest
of the club, they were invited into
the banquet hall by Mr.. Fred Doug.
las, where table was filed with
plenty to eat, and the occasion en-
livened with speeches by Col, Robt.
Keyes, William Lucus and others.
On motion of Mr.. Keys a resolution
was adopted indorsing Mr.. Nathan
iel c.. Robinson of West Virginia
for the office of Recorder of Deeds
of the Distric, Of Columbia, should
the President decide to make
change in that Office.
Mr.. Robinson is a native of West
Virginia. where he has always claim
ed his legal residence and exersiz-
ing it in the interest of his race aid
the republican party, of which he
has been a potent factor for the last
Twenty-Five years. Deserving and
capable of any honor of reason that
the party could bestow upon him,
besides recognizing the loyalty of
about twenty thousand colored re-
publicans that was always counted
solid prior to the election, is why l
ioin the sentiment of this club in
asking my Iowa friends through the
medium of your paper to join with
US in indorsing Mr.. Robinson Of
West Virginia for Recorder of Deeds
of the District of Columbia, and
thus encourage a race that is always
counted on in advance to help keep
the solid South broken.
T. E. BARTON.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20
OSkALOOSA TlDlNGS.

Miss Leila Shelly is very i'll at this
writing.
Miss Marie Redd returned to her
home in Washington after visit with
her aunt.
Mr.. Wm.. Crump's sister and brother
who spent last week visiting him re-
turned home.
Miss Anna Barquett is visiting
friends in Washington this week.
The young men will give another
dance Jan. IS, We hope they have .
good success. @,>~.-'.f--.. ... .a
Mrs. Sallie Williams is much better
at this writing.
Mrs. A. G., Clark will entertain the
ladies Friday afternoon from 2 p. m.
until at tea.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20
NEWTON NOTES.

MIR. Harvey Spencer and his brother
Horace were Newton visitors Sunday
the guests of Mr.. John Miller and
family.
Mr. A. e Fine who mas been sick for
some time is able to be out again.
Miss Ella Mays came in from her
farm home Sunday TO spend few days
with friends in town.
The Christian Endeavor society is
doing well and have had success ever
since it was organized two weeks ago
They welcome all who desire to join
the society and attend the meetings.
Quite number of our young people
took advantage of the good sleighing
and on Saturday evening Of last week
took delightful sleign ride to the
Mays farm, about three miles in the
country. 49,.
The young peoples debating society
have expe cted the challenge from the
Grinneli debating club, and will have
an interesting discussion in the near
future. The subject to be discussed
has not yet been mentioned, but is ex-
pected to be something OF great i'm
portance,
Rev. William Martin of this city will
fill the pulpit at the A. NJ. E. church
Sunday, in the absence of Rev. Manley
Services morning and evening. Sunday
School at three o'clock. Christian En-.
deavor at six o'clock p. III. All are
cordially invited to attend.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20
Notice Of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given that at the
regular annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Eagle Coal Company,
held on the hrst Monday in December,
1904, that q resolution was ad opted BY
the unanimous vote OF all Of, thes out.
standing stock, disolving said corpora.
ton the Eagle Coal eompany, said dis.
solution to be in full force and effect
from and after publication of notice,
as required by law,
EAGLE COAL COMPANY.
By G.. NJ. Holmes, Pres.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20
BURLINGTON NEWS.

! Mrs. Daisy Johnson of Otturnva is In
the olty, called hlther by the serious i'll
ness Of her sisters husband, MIR. Petel
Jchnson.
Mr.. Bailey IL improving. after long
aeige of sickness.
Rev. Williams OF the A. NJ. +. church
is conducting revival meeting at bis
church, assisted BY Mrs. Elizabeth How
ard the Missouri Conference Evangelist.
Mrs Howard is an able speaker. Quite a
number have been added to the church.
The attendance grows larger each night
Mrs. Howard will leave tho city the last
of the week for Des MOines.
! Mrs. Mary Emanuel. one OF our oldest
and most highly respected citizens, is
| quite sick at this writing. She has been
confined to her bed for more than wee&x.
Mr.. $ l., Tigg is on the sick list.
Miss Wallace OF Monmouth is in the
city tor an iide innate stay.
Mr.. Lemuel Reed is quite sick at his
home on Valley strest. Mr. Reed is suf.
ieriug from rheumatism.
Miss Myrtle Drake who is quite favos
ite among our young people, is patient
at st. Frances hospital Miss Drake is
suffering with pneumonia.
Little George Tyler is threatened with
wbooping cough.
The working men of our city have
organized q club. They organized at
Mr.. John Brooks retaulant on last Sun
day afternoon. We will tell you more
about them at our next writing
The cold weather continues.
Mrs. Unice Douglas Quincy is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Caudace Wilson at her
home on South Fifth street.
Mrs. Jennie Drew entertained Mrs,
Elizabeth Coward OF Omaha, MIR. 5. l..
Tigg and wife and their two little daugh-
ters, Ruth and Naoma at dinner Sunday
Mrs. Martha sidney who has been
saricssly ill tor some time is able to b, out
again.
Mrs. BAKE who has been visiting friends
Ia the city will leave for her home 10
Chicago Saturday.
Mrs. Melinda i'chell who has been
quite sick is improving
Mr. Henry jackson was O Keokuk
visitor last week.
Mrs. Nancy Damsey is quite sick at her
home on Division street.
The second quarterly meeting will be
held at the A. n. 3. shureh on the first
Sunday in Febsuary. The Presiding e.
der 10 eHpeoted to be present.
Nrs. May johnson is also quite III this
week. 49,
Mrs. Alice Newton is IN the city. she
being called here by the serious illness OF
hor mother, Mrs. Emanuel.
Mr.. W. Trent was shaking hand with
Burlington friends last week. We are
always glad to see Trent 60, but rejoice |
to see him return.
Miss Nellie Johnson one OF Burlington's |
brightest young girls expects to have COM
pleted her studies in the Burlington High |
School this month. We all certainly |
v ish the young lady success. Miss John
son is organise at the A. M. L. church.
Correspondents are requested to sign hs
names tr articles will not be publishea.-. T.
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B4R8gHf&R!Ef&Ep & 3 (; R!8;g|H!fi|&!!EfEp |!i|!!Ep
CHRISTIAN ELEVATION.

From the time of the organization OF
the Union Congregational church.
svanRelistic meetings have been going
on, in the church at each service, upon
the streets and in. the homes, wherever
the gospel could be presented to man
kind we have not allowed the oppor'
tunity to pass. Our work Is to present
the gospel of Jesus Christ 10 all man
kind, and our aim is to 60 out and find
them, not to enumerate their faults
but to lead them to Christ who said'
If I be lifted up from the earth will
draw all men unto me.
REV, Fl w. PORTER.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20
MT. PLEASANT NOTES.

The Old Folks concert was given at the
A. M, E. Church last Thursday evening,
and was lis,s led to by uau:' . J large and
sppreciative audience. The concert con.
sisted OF the singing Of plantation melo
dies and instt umental music, after which
the ladies took part in wand drill Tho
concert will be repeated on Jan &c.
Mrs. q. Beckley and Mrs Hackley have
returned fiom visit with relatives ia
Kansas City.
Rev. A. 4. Clark who has been III for
The past three " e. Ks Was able to preach
at both services on Sunday.
A number of young people gave sur
pris party on Miss Carry McCrackin on
wednesday the 11th. in honor OF her
birthday. The evening was very pleas.
antly spent with games and music.
Revival meetings are being held at the
Second Baptist church.
Mrs. s. NJ. Smothers and daughter
arrived In the city Saturday aud ere stop
ipe with Mrs. 81. PAeton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20

The David and Jonathan League
will give public meeting Sunday ot
3 o'clock, at the Union Congregational
church, at which time IA special pro-
gramme will be rendered. The main
address will be delivered by the Hon.
Chester G. Cole, dean of the Iowa Col
lege of Law at Drake University and
Ex.Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme
Court. Tho Imperial Orchestra will
make its first public appearance at this
meeting. Ladies. are Invited. Come
early in order 10 secure seats.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20

Services at Union Congregational
church Sunday; Jan. 90:
Morning service, .topic-"Gifts and
Giving"
Evening service, topic-"Usefulness
vs. Goodness"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20
IN. B. II you have relatives or friends visit
ng In the city or gniug to make a visit, please
MORN US: we solicit ali your lOcabnews-Ed,l
The Jewell Restaurant suspended
business last Saturday.
Bud Noel will leave for Minneapolis
sunday night where he expects to
make his future home.
B4RgA?&R!Ff&Ep & 3 s R!8}g|!??}&!!!FfEp 81
9t7 5rH y
The supper given at the Union Con.
sregational church was well attended.
The committee realized neat sum,

The Smart Set Company was at the
Grand Opera House the first part of
this week, and they had large audience
at each performance.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20

The drama, Thirty Years of Freedom
shat was put on by the Monday Night
club at st. Pauls A. M. f. church few
weeks ego with such success, will be
repeated next Monday evening at
Burns NJ. E. church, cor. of Eleventh
. and Crocker streets. Admission 15c.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20

Mrs. N. E. Morton who has been
visiting in Topeka, Kansas arrived
home last week and will prepare to
move to Estherville, Iowa, where her
husband has been employed. Size ex-
poets to leave in few weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. w. 3. Cottoms enter.
tained Mr.. aud Mrs. Will Buckner and
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fox at 4 o'clock
dinner Sunday at their home, ll25
Park street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20

acilouS 1l1ueSS u Lux 1dtIcli 0uAA uCl
Owens.
P.J. Owens of Des Moines is also at
the bed side of his father, Samuel
Owens.
MRS. 81 PORTER DEAD.
The death Of Mrs S. Porter occurred
at the home of her brother, Jason Holt
Saturday morning at S o'clock.
Mrs Porter was OF an Amiable dispo.
sition and was loved by many. Her
demise will be greatly regretted by her
many friends. The funeral was held
at the A. Nj. L. church Monday after.
noon at 2:30.
sAMUEb OWENS PASSED AWAY.
Samuel Owens, one of the most
prominens residents of Keokuk ex.
pired at 2:45 o'clock Monday afternoon
at the family home, 1928 Morgan street
Of typhoid fever, with which he had
been afflicted for some time. The de-
ceased was sixty-three years OF age
and became a resident of Keokuk in
1865, since which time he had made
this city his home. He was born in
Moberly. Mo. He is survived by eight
children; the following: Mrs. Mary E.
Buckner, Misses Kittie and Harriet
Owens, Mrs. Ollie Gross, Leroy and
Charles Owens of Keokak; Mrs. A. j.,
Starnes of Jefferson City, No., and Z.
J. Owens OF Des Moines. Mrs. e. l..
Tebsau is niece of the deceased and
Miss Eliza beth Gross is a granddaugh-
ter, both being residents of Keokuk.
Mr., Owens was respected by his people
and was generally esteemed for his
probity OF character and honest. His
demise will be deplored by a very ex-
tensive acquaintance. The funeral
services were conducted at 2:3O o'clock
Wednesday afternoon from the A. M.
E. church at Fourteenth and Blondeau
streets, of which the deceased affiliated
during his lifetime,
Rev. j. W. Crushshon, former pastor
Of the church at Seventh and Concert
streets in this city, has accepted call
to the Mckinley Baptist church of
Rock Island and preached his first ser.
mon in the new church Sunday.
The Rock Island church is located on
Tenth street and SIKH avenue and
from its name, must be a new struc.
ture. Rev. Tony Harper who has been
serving as temporary pastor of the
church, has gone to Davenport where
he has charge.
On Sunday afternoon the Mems club
of the A. NJ. E.. church on Blondeau
street were favored with an excellent
program through the efforts OF Everett
Holmes, who is an active member.
The Mems club Is for the social,
moral and spiritual advancement OF
young men, and desires the encourage.
ment of all who may become in nterested
It meets Sunday afternoons.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20

Do you need the e id of gospel min
aster in time Of sickness? Are YOU
going to get married? If so call Rev.
II. w. Porter, residence $50 W. Ninth
street, Iowa Phone 131s-M.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20

The members Of the p. Il. committee
gave an enteretsibmenta at the A. M. ".
church Thursday. A very interesting
feature was The cake contest which was
won by Mrs. Beatrice Hedge.
Mrs.. Ma,y Mosley and daughter Hazel
returned Saturday from Fulton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20
34R5h2{R]Ff&fp & Rg5h2{]Fffp
~ 50 arr SraeEnA\

Mr.. w. F. Washington of Buxton,
whe has been clerk in w. A. Wells
Co., for the past five years, has accept
ed q position in our city with the Great
Western R'y. city office and has come
here. His wife is in Boone now visit
their parents, as it was their former
home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20

Miss Ora Brown and Miss Thompson
of Iowa City arrived in our city We'd
nesday to visit with friends, The for
mer will be remembered as having lived
here several years ago, when she went
to Phoenix, Ariz. and returned to
Iowa City last summer her old home.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20

By attending the concert to be give
by the Imperial Orchestra next W,d
nesday evening you will assist in sup,
porting colored orchestra.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20

North Star ,Lodge,No. 2, A. e. & A.
M.-Lecture Monday evening the s3rd,
inst, First Degree. All members are
requested to be present.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20

The pay entitled Sun Bonrsts given by
the ladies Of the Mt Zion Baptist church
will take place on Tuesday evening, Jan.
81. sure add remember the date.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20
Haex m ,de to Craer All work guaranteed
j. KIRKPATRICK.
Practical Halter

Hats Cleaned. Dyed and Reshaned.
ALL THE LATEST STYLES =.
Hats At Factory Prices Beet " dat Oh eat.n
GIT GRAND AVE, Near 9th st. Iowa l2so
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kEoKUK NOTES,

Mrs. A. j. Starnes of jefferson City,
Mo-, is in the city, called home by. the
serious illness of her father, Samuel
Owens.
P. j. Owens of Des Moines is also at
the bed side of his father, Samuel
Owens.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1905-01-20
Subscribe for the Dyptander.

WANTED-i0 men in each state to
travel, tack signs and distribute samp.
les and circulars of our goods. Salary
$75 90 per month. SO 90 per day for ex-
penses, KUHLMAN CO., Dept, w
Atlas Bldg, Chicago.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-11-07
gsJurorsNDtawtn.

tl {. = NJ
The following persons were drawn
November 9Th, 1905, as, the petit jury
for the regular November term Of the
district court for Blrleigh county CON 81
mencing November 18th, 1906, at 8
o'clock a. M.
Charles Anderson, A. F. Anderson,
August Anderson, Hiram Alberts, F. B.
Adair, Perry Burton, e. s. Beardsley
Frank Bly,. A. C. Brown, Paul Brown,
John p. Bohan, George Gordon, Frank
campagna, G. M. Carr, 8. W. Derrick,
Geo. H. Dolan, James Dickson, Henry
brewer, H. s. Esty, Frank Festerling,
H, 3. Fnny,a Eric Ghylin, william
Gagner, George Gabel, Patrick Harvey,
M. G. Hagen, c., W. Henzler, Albin
Hedstrom, Frank Kuntz, Arthur H
Knowlton, Charles Knoll, S. M. Lamb,
Gust Larson, Alex Mclean, Fred
Merry, Frank, Mccormick, Thomas Nc.
Gowan, Robert Nelson, Axel Olson
Gust Olson, Ole K. Olson, w. D.
Perkins, Andrew Peterson, Roy Pen.
nell, Dan Williams. -
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Z sd 4. . Ia ii.
T. R. Atkinson left today for the
eastern part Of the state on business.
w. A. Mcdonald, the Mott business
man, Is In the city. 81. ~ .G 81
D. Lefingwell and Landlord L. G.
Rhodes are up from DAWSON =
At. CroWl OF z Dickinson and
Frank Potter OF Casselton attended a
meeting Of the pen trustees Yesterday.
Senator Macdonald ~ up from
Glencoe. " j WEI
James Marshall is suffering from an
attack OF pleuresy. Y. ~ z " M
Deputy Commissioner Of Agriculture
Kaufman will attend the national meet
ing Of the farmers institute directors
at Washington. .;szres5 & ,grr
Mr.. and Mrs. Bierly, parents Of Mrs.
"A. F. Mcdonald left today for the
Twin Cities. .S g -, - !" - 81
Attorney Jimmy Campbell was over
from Mandan today: 'lti<f.@ .tast a>ytf'
Miss Lois E. Griffin returned from
| the east Sunday and is glad to get
backito good old Bismarck Yrs
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-11-07

Frank Carl, $500: b. U. JOHNSON,
s1s.l6, 1856. 1866. $2o.s4, 1856,
1856, $1,000. $22.06, s2s.os, 32s.os.
$23.06. $2s.s4, 1897. $34.42, $34.42,
$3.50; b. r. Tilden. $4,000; j. Harold,
s125.Oo. $4,000, $1,000; q. Michael,
5000; W. SHELTON. $500, $1,000; II.
Dunn, $4,000; B. Allen, $4,000.
The chief Of police reported to the
council he had been unable to collect
dray or hack license since last month,
where upon spirited debate followed,
closing with statement by the mayor
that the ordinance would be enforced
by summary action.
The bills of Palladium for s41.25 and
s71.50 for printing; n. Thompson,
$4,000 for special police, and Fred
Asworth, $5.75. were allowed.
Adjourned to Friday, 10th.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1905-11-07
rHE cry rxrHsKs.
Hack and Draymen Refuse 70 Pay
License and Music h Promised.


License and Music 10 Promised.
The city council seems determined
to collect license from the hack and
draymen sof che city If it can be done
under the present ordinance, the
mayor has announced to the council
that summary measures would be
taken in this direction at once.
All the members Of the council were
present last evening save A. T. Patter-
son.
An application was made by M. A.
Edberg and others for sewer extern
sion on Seventh street which was re-
ferred to the sewer committee. ,as
On the estimate Of the city engineer
$12,8Ss.s6 were allowed Contractor
Kennedy on sewer work. a!.7
The $1,000 bond of E. e. Morris as
city assessor, was approved.
A communication making demand on
the city for 5000 for damages sustained
by Mrs. Mills Beech by reason of a
defective sidewalk, was read from At
torney Mockler. The letter was re-
ferreG to the committee on claims,
which has once before turned the
claim down on recommendation Of the
city attorney. 1t is said the statute
of limitation exempts the city from
paying damages in this case.
/ Alderman Patterson introduced a
resolution reciting that inasmuch as
the sewer warrants issued to Con
tractor Kennedy do not state time
for payment it is deemed wise fol
city to execute new warrants running
5, 10, Is and 20 years to be exchanged
for the ones now in Mr.. Kennedy's
hands. The resolution was referred t.
the ways and means committee ~
On resolution of Alderman McKen
zie sidewalks were ordered in from
Of lots 1, 2, 8 and 4, III block 9, an nat
lots 1 and in block 4, N. P. First ad
dition, this being on Second street
The work must be done by Nov. go.
/ The following bills were allowed