Mexico weekly ledger., 1906-01-25

The city council met In regular ses-
sion Monday, night with Mayor Jones
presiding and all members present ex-
cept Mr.. Heller. Rules we're suspend.
ed while Col. Clay addressed the coun-
Gil advocating that steps be taken to-
wards lowering the Clark Ave. bridge
Mayor Jones also spoke In favor OF
action In this matter, and suggested
that a petition be presented to the
railroad companies. On motion Of
Mr.. Buckner the city engineer was in
structed to examine the bridge, after
which a committee will be appointed
to confer with the railroad authori-
| ties
Draon shop license was granted to
McIntyfe n Chopper.
The following petition, 10 regard to
the opening OF Olive street, was re-
ceived by the council and referred To
the councilmen of the Second ward:
To the Honorable Mayor and Council:
We, the undersigned resident tax
payers and citizens or the City of Mex.
leo, Mo, do hereby most respectfully
petition your honorable bodysto cause
to be opened or re-opened that part Of
Olive street in the City of Mexico,
which is now closed. That is to say,
begin where Olive street running
south intersects Maple street on tie
south side thereof, and run due south
about seven hundred feet to the point
where said Olive street is now opened.
Your petitioners further represent
to your honorable body that there is
great need OF said street being opened
on account Of the North Side Public
School being located on said street.
Mrs Annie Murray
Robt McDonough
M M McDonough
] Miller
I Williams
S Fletcher
Ira ] Ellis
Mrs l ] Ellis
Mrs NJ S Bradley
VIM Frazer
J Wilson
JW Bray
W Fl Owings
ST Logan
The following petition was received
in regard TO paving Promenade street:
To the Honorable Mayor and Council:
We, the undersigned resident owners
OF property on Promenade street, In
the City Of Mexico, between the CEN
ter line Of Washington street and the
center line Of CLARK avenue, hereby
petition you to have said described
portion Of Promenade street paved
with irst-class paving brick or blocks
the full width Of the street, exclusive
Of sidewalks.
MRS. j. ]. STEELE.
A. M. TRMBLE.
The report Of the street commission
or was received and accepted.
The city engineer was instructed to
draw up a plot Of Promenade street,
and the city attorney to frame resolu-
tions providing for the work.
Mr.. Lewis, chairman OF the water
and light committee reported that the
committee would recommend the
water main be extended and a trough
be placed in north Mexico. Il was
votef to proceed In accordance with
1.-The recommendation.
Mr.. Marshall recommended that the
sewers be given more attention, and
on motion OF Mr.. Potts the street COM
missioner was instructed TO inspect
the same once a week.
Mr.. Abbsy, chairman Of the build
ing committee, reported fayorably on
the question of building an engine
house, and the Mayor recommended
improvements in the fire department
that met with the approval Of every
member Of the council. Steps will be
taken at once to provide and equip q
a better fire department for Mexico,
and erect a suitable engine house.
The council then adjourned to meet
Monday, January 18th, at 7 O'Clock.
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