Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1908-07-09

and referred to city attorney. Bond
Of Hoglund Bros, contractors, was
received and fled, as per che city at
torney's report.
The members OF the Epworth
League Of North Dakota desire, ac-
cording to Rev. Morrison, and Alder
man Kavanagb, to hold their annual
chautauqua, now going to Devils
Lake, at jamestown, wishing the
use of Klaus park as chautauqua
grounds, and the matter of the con-
tract with the Klads heirs limiting
use Of park for park purposes was
considered. The chautauqua brings
hundreds of people to Devils Lake,
and the Epworth League, would build
permanent tabernacle and hold the
affair here annually, If proper site
is furnished, it is said. The matter
of bridge to Nickeus park, and a
new fence was also considered.
The cross walk question was given
considerable attention at the session.
Cross walks have been constructed at
the north end of 9Th avenue, ..and at
4th avenue and Wisconsin street, and
further crosswa]ks will be out in as
fast as new cement sidewalks are
contracted leading up to same at the
following crossings: St. Paul street
and 5th avenue; two at 4th street
and 4th avenue; two at 4th avenue
and 5th street; 5th avenue and 7th
street; 9Th avenue and 18th street;
7th avenue and 5th street; Sth ave-
nue. and 5th street; 3rd avenue and
5th street: 9Th avenue and 9Th street;
lst avenue and 4th street; two at 9th
avenue and Main street; Front street
and 4th avenue; End street and 9Th
avenue; lS in all, also the repair and
construction of alley crossings was
authorized.
At this time the matter Of replank
ing and strengthening the Main
street and Mill bridges across the
Jim river was taken up, the repairs
being necessary for safety. 1t was
suggested that a three inch surface
Of coal-tar and gravel, used by some
cities, might prove economical and
lasting.
Resolutions for extension of sewer
and water mains as published in June
were passed and bids ordered adver-
tised for, the work to be- completed
this fall.
An ordinance amending the old or
dinance regarding the license fees for
amusements, going into detail, was
given its first reading. Under certain
conditions the fees are to be rebated;
also an ordinance requiring plumb
ers who put into streets, water or
sewer or other pipes to keep said
street where torn up, in good condi-
tion for one year after work is COM
pleted. The city has heretofore been
to considerable expense filling up
holes after contractors have left
jobs. The ordinance opening and
naming Asylum avenue, [the street
from c. E. McElroy's house, Milton
avenue, to asylum bridge was RE-
pealed as not being the proper high
way, and confiscatory to private prop
erty.
The salary ordinance, increasing
the mayors salary to $720 per annum
after April, 1910, was here given it's
second reading and brought up for
passage, the ordinance going through
with one dissenting vote, and one
absent. There was no discussion.
With the Increased number OF no.
boes and idle men in the city, Mayor
Blewett was authorized to add to the
police force and will appoint two or
three additional officers, as there is
need Until Nov. 1st.
After allowing the monthly bud
get, amounting to S2l0S.l7, the
council adjourned at a late hour.
BILLS ALLOWED.
& W Simon, returning ballot
box S 90
CHI Phillips, returning ballot
box 90
H 4 Bensch, returning ballot
box 2 90
Eddy Proctor Co, fumigating IA 25
y. . { i =
Brass band. s $50 90
Jamestown Alert So 40
j W Murphy, rent auditor
office IA 90
+ S Ringuette, team to fire 2 90
+ S Ringuette, team to fire 6 90
w N Smith, supplies Is
20 Lundgreen, sprinkling 62 SO
McC0lloch g. Mudgett, lumber l8 10
Gottlieb Hewey, labor dam 2 90.
Carl Lindstrom. streets and
s4g5l- hr}000 4 ~ OO