The Oskaloosa herald., 1917-04-05

to finish up its work and complete its
record. All members were present.
the opening being delayed somewhat
waiting for. Mr.. Penders who was out
of town during the day.
| Claims, a lengthy list, were allow
ed and the Essie Long settlement APP
proved. Annual reports Of all officers
from mayor to fire chef were read
and approved. Minutes were read
and approved up to date and several
other details attended TO- y,
No further business being before
the old members Mr. Pickett of the
Fourth ward moved adjournment sine
die. Mayor Harold took advantage
of the opportunity to thank the men,
bers of the old council for their work
during the administration and his re-.
marks were of a somewhat compG'
mentary character He mentioned
the fact that mayor and council has
not agreed at all times that they had
differed one some things but he de.
lclared he would not give two whoops
flor a bunch OF men that would agree
with the head executive at all times
| And so the old council faded away,
shook hands all round and the dawn
of a new administration was fairly be.
lgun.
New Men at the Helm.
The new members took the stations
OF the old members according to ward
place. #
4 20. Al. Kessler succeeding himself as
member of the council from the First
ward did not change his seat. He ana
IMr. Fansher, elected Commencement
large. are members remaining from
1.-THE old council Mr.. Fansher took the
Iseat vacated by Mr.. Snyder and Nh.
Peasley has Mr.. Penders desk. W r.
Matthews of the Second took Mr..
Mendenhalrs location, James Lewis
of the Third has Fred A. Bells corner,
William Fitzpatrick takes Col Picketts
chair and Henry Gustafson OF the
Fifth sits where formerly sat Mr.
Fansher when he was the Fifth warl
representative. And the start was all
harmonious. The audience broke out
lin cheers as. the new. council TOOK
their places. ..U
s. inaugural Address. t
Oskaloosa, Iowa, April 2, 1917.
Gentlemen of the City Council and
Citizens of Oskaloosa:
: Two years ago, ! stood before you
facing heavy responsibilities In that
thine the moral condition Of our fair
lefty has been greatly improved; in
, fact so much so that federal officers
say that it is the cleanest city in the
), State of Iowa. This is, as | take II
one of the highest compliments that
can be given any city. The moral
g. conditions of a city are of vast inn
Iportance and must not be lost sight
!. Of and my former pledge to you is, in
this respect. hereby renewed. :
/, Another problem that faced us two
years ago, was the road problem. j
:, is needless for me to say to you thai
you now have good roads; and clear
/, pavement; and for the next two years
it will be our duty, as best we can
T. to continue this good work.
Now as we are starting on a new
/, year, hope and trust that each prop
erty owner and citizen of Oskaloosa
). will cooperate with the city in clean
+ ing up and removing from the city
everything unsightly from their prem
5, Uses and thus beautify in appearance
f,s 80 80 lA hnN NNhn q
strangers visiting 0skaloosa, can gC
, away and truthfulIy say that Oska
:. locsa is clean and beautiful city
and that we ourselves may enjoy it'
beauty. In this connection allow ms
u to suggest that If some system o
small parks within the city, places
I where children could go to play ant
= older people to rest, it would be sup
II plying a long felt want. We ough
y also, in my judgment be looking ahead
Z for large park outside the city limit!
and the laws of the state have wisely
" ton. -,s @s.E @sat .aat a.
In the last two years 59h blocks o
II sidewalks have been laid, % blocks
s. of pavement have been laid This
l. pavement, am told by experts, is The
$ best that can be made and will witt
e proper attention, last for many years
/ A new sewer Imhof tank and dis
i ,posal plant has been built in thu
! northeast part of the city. This plan
is of the best there is to be had, h
now in operation an doing its worl
+ well Many otheroimprovements have
/ also been made and the city moViut
;. along in a satisfactory manner.
And now to you, Gentlemen of tbs
. City Council, you, like myself, arr
facing problems of vast Importance
L The city of Oskaloosa have named 20,
: as their agents They are demandin,
of you just and equitable rates fol
Hight, heat and power. No one would
! ask corporation to run at loss
neither would they deny them fai
I and reasonable profit. What they dt
. want and are demanding is square
: Ideal No CITY to my knowledge 1!