The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1913-06-20
CITY COUNCIL
HOLDS Meeting

The resignation of Miss Jennie
Wood was read and accepted alter an
enthusiastic vote Of appreciation Oh
her unselfish, whole-souled devotion
to the up-building of the city library
had been ordered spread on the min
utes. At the suggestion of Mr.. Park
er it was ordered that the city clerk
give the vote "a high-brow touch, to
make it little classy" The result will
be anxiously awaited by the many
friends of Miss Wood From an ex-
tremely modest beginning in the front
room OF the little building formerly
occupied by the Home Restaurant.
which has lately burned to the ground
Miss Wood has unswervingly held to
an ideal of considerable note until she
has built a library OF which the ciri-
gems OF Caldwell are justly proud,
She attracted capable men and wo-
men as members Of the library board
and the citizens generally feel that the
success OF the library is in no SINAI,
degree due to her efforts. Miss Lalla
Bedford is the successor of Mice
Wood in the Office.
A letter from Robert Farrar was
read in which he demanded that the
property owners along Arthur BE-.
tween 9th and 9TH be reimbursed FIR
the share OF the paving now occupied
by the tracks of the Caldwell Interur-
ban. The matter was referred to the
city attorney.
The Caldwell News was awarded
the contract for the city printing at
two cents line. This is the same
rate enjoyed by the city for the past
two years.
The committee on the new ord-
nance providing for the sinales DUR
chasing agent for the city was not
ready to report, and the matter was
laid over until the next regular meet
ing.
The 5000. 90 transferred to the pav-
ing fund from the water fund. made
necessary through the DELAYED paw
ment of taxes this year, was ordered
returned the first of the month. when
the second installment Of taxes is due.
100000 of the amount has already
been retuSned.
Councilman Ackley reported that
together with the city engineer and
several citizens he had examined the
piece of sidewalk On Arthur street
near 9th which had partly sunk. He
declared the city was. in no way to
blame, that the reason seemed to be a
deteets IN the foundation, probably
due to the flood and in no way con-
nectcd with the city hydrant. The
accepted his report and decided not
to make the repairs asked.
The City Parks
Councilmen Steunenberr and Park
er reported that they had made an ex-
animation Of the city parks and the
cemetery. They will erect a, couple
swings and two toilets in Curtis park.
1t has been planned to ask the. Inter
urban for Sc fare to the park.
Mr.. Parker stated that he was sur
prlsed at the beautiful appearance of
Hasbrouck park. The trees and grass
have completely changed the look Of
the place and by next year magnif-
icent park will ready for the enjoy
ment OF the people of the city. The
MT. view park was reported in good
condition.
Wesds Must Go.
1t was ordered that a notice be
published notifying the public to cut
any, and all weeds along their proper
y, beSpre the last day Of the month;
otherwise the city win attend to the
work and charge the property owners
with the cost thereof.
Street for the, sock Yards
Tweuty-frst street was ordered
open from. Chicaeo to Arthur. This
vail give direct connection with the
splendid new stock yards and saIes
uarns that are now building and will
h. = II
44-5. when the first sale will take
rlace.
A. B. Gipsqn- made his regular. an,
nsarance beSosel ttIes COUNSEL te reuiss
ter strenuous kick anent the deplor,
ole condition OF the lOO(lfoot stretch
g ditch along his orchard. There Is
= considerable drop along the road
And water has cut the soilsto suci, an
sktent as to render some places really
@ngerous. 1t appears that thu irri1
tion company Claims that the ditch
"a private, one. and thai they are not
stSpohsible. Mr.. Cipson declared
nat The ditch wa In. the city street
Md TIE city Fathers should at least
Me mat whoessfl ives nsspeesibie.
Wpnl4 make the rnuch-n4eded repairs.
ThS street corninissioner and ne
49, &tOIuSy IOu 001T 10 tue trO0oIee
4afne mix-up and Il looks like there
Nlll BE- something doing In the near
fAtfue.
Mr.. Cipson drew the Attention Of
tAe council to petitioanthat had been
lpesented to the eounsjfa year or 20
10, in Which the pFn1erty o~nersJ
ked that E9&ntess AVE. g ronanseA1
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~ qeanHatioff ~ bali ssnue
The city attorney tsportsT That
Mr.. Markhus OF the Idaho RAILWAY.
Night & Power CO.. had written that
Ne company had been unable so ~
q get the supplies needed for tin
lighting system ordered by the city
tut - soon as the factories would
lNske the shipment. the company
Npuld install the lamps,
Mr.. Crowthcr, the former assessor.
not seinqs e to ss,swer AEss con,aaunls
cation OF the city attorney, the coun-
I'll ordered Mr.. Stone to proceed in
tAc coles1ion Of the apAoMnt ERGO |
I>oouslH paid BIZ Mr. CroMtlte as, a.