The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1916-07-13

The residents Of Carthage are now
given an opportunity by the city
council, to oil the streets, thus keep
ing down the dust during the summer
months, while the heat is SO intense,
and making the city more beautiful
and desirable, even for those who
just pass through in automobiles and
there are many these nice days as
cars taking trips for a long distance,
happening to pass through Hancock
county, make 1t a point to run through
the county seat, stopping for luncheon
or just passing through to see our
city. It is our duty to see that every
thing is in good shape 50 as to leave
a lasting impression on our visitors,
and the oiling Of the streets will be
a source Of much comfort and benefit
to our residents.
Those living along Main street.
which is the only paved street In the
city. who have incurred great ex-
pense in connection with the paving,
have suffered the most from the dust,
as all auto drivers take the pavement
when out for spin, and during the
evening the dust Is kept In one con-
slant stir. Even around the public
square where there is also paveme nt.
the merchants have often been forced
to keep their store fronts closed to
shut out the dust. The city's sprink-
ling wagon has been very busy on
the square and ON some other streets
OF the city, but even then It is Inn
possible to keep the dust down at all
times. Others who have tried the oil
have found 1t satisfactory, and 1t will
surely be of great benefit to our city.
The street and alley committee
was authorized by the city council at
its regular meeting on Monday even
ing, to buy a car load of oil az soon
as enough property owners have COM
piled with the ordinance in regard to
the oiling Of the streets Of the city,
the property owners to cay one-half
the expense connected Herewith.
The petition Of Scott Belknap and
others for the extension OF Walnut
street in Carthage, was examined by
a committee composed Of Aldermen
Edward Hoch. VIM. McGuilvery and
Irving Mayor. who decided that In Its
judgment It would not be eHpedient
to grant the prayer of the petition.
On motion, which was seconded and
carried, the action Of the report Of
the said street and alley committee
on the petition for the extension Of
said Walnut street, was deferred to
the next regular meeting.
The monthly report OF r. ID. White,
sexton, and OF Leo L. Helfrich, treas
urer, was read by the clerk, and upon
motion. which was seconded and car
ried, the reports were received as
read and placed on file.
The finance committee was author.
lied to borrow not to exceed the sum
Of $1,000 to meet the Indebtedness Of
the city.
It was moved by Alderman McGufl.
very and seconded by Alderman
Mayor, that the action Of the city
treasurer, I'm transferring from the
general fund at the end Of the fiscal
year, sufficient amounts 70 meet the
several accounts to cover overdrafts
and Of transfer of crafit balance tc
the general fund, be and the same
was approved and the city treasurer
authorized to make such transfer for
the ensuing year. The motion was
carried.
A resolution was read and adopted
for the removal of that part Of the
partition wall and that part Of the
pillars, wall supports and covering
forming the archway entrance that
extends into and encroaches upon the
public street and the sidewalk, being
the entrance to the opera house
building, and the adjoining building.
occupied by Taylor & Edwards Hard
ware company. Said partition wall
and entrance being the property OF
John E., and Blanche G.. James and
Samuel 8. Taylor and Sylvester p.
Edwards.
The cemetery committee was en-
powered with power to install
windmill and tank ut the Moss
Ridge cemetery.
Ordinance No. 1913 was upon motion
passed and adopted, the same being
an ordinance making appropriations