Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1918-07-05
GIVES GUARDS 500
COUNCIL GIVES SUM TOWARD THE
PURCHASE OF UNHORMS-
REGULAR BUSINESS

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Mr.. Hoffman, was wiling 10 locate on
some other corner, but wished to remain
until after the Fourth as some altering
in the electrical wiring in the wagon
would be necessary.
One hundred dollars was appropriate
ed for Bastien's band for furnishing
music for the Fourth of July.
The matter Of allowing P. J. Greger-
son to either biuld an extension to the
sidewalk or to lower The side walk so
as to let cars drivc i1..t, b: garage, was
left to the strce<, c~:st~:&:: ire,
A check from the s'rCc!: commissioner
+. LaFond for &: i-c-r :I.c, sale a hay
rack which was on-pcd iv the city. was
received.
The bond Of J. ". Hatch as consta.
BILE was accepted and approved.
a check from Fire Chief Emder of
$40 for money which was not used by
the delegates to the last convention
was accepted.
The recent police appointments by
Mayor Bergheim were approved.
The transfer Of the liquor license Of
S. T. Lipinski to Math Heinen was
granted.
The street commissioner was instruct
ed to sell the old water sprinkler if
possible.
The matter of repairing Broadway
was left to committee Of one alder
man from each ward, Tho committee
is composed Of ALDERMAN Ezovn: Mccg~
lc;,s George Peterson an6 1,c,T oud.
", O, hccttjc Wa eppointcd Il mem
Der Of the hoard Of public works to
fill the vacancy caused by the death Of
7. w. Dewey.
A vacation Of two weeks was allowed
the janitors Of the city hall. During
the vacation of one the other will take
both shifts.
The street commissioner was instruct
ed to have speed signs made and in
stalled in the outlying streets of the
city, especially where highways enter
the city.
An appropriation of 500 to the
Home Guards of this city was made
by. the council on request of commit
tee from the Guards composed of J, W.
Stephenson. Joe Moeglein and Phil Ran
dali. This amount will be used to help
in the. purchase of uniforms for the
company, large donation being made
toward this same purpose by one Of our
citizens. The action Of the councilwa
unanimous.
The street committee was instructed
to have posts with rings in them in.
stalled on Kidder street so that the
farmers may have places to tie their
teams. Posts will also be installed on
First avenue south between First and
Kidder streets.
The city clerk was instructed to
write to the different town boards that
the city appropriated money for the
improving Of the roads, telling them
that the roads must be taken care of
and further improved by the towns.
The roads that they have spent money
on are said to be in bad condition.
Alderman George Peterson was in
structed to hire a, man at salary of
$40 month to take care Of and feed
the animals in the park. Mr.. Peterson
will make his report at the next meet.
ing of the council.
The matter of having the road at
First avenue and Tenth street improved
and graded ,on petition of the proper
ty owners who use that thoroughfare,
was referred to the street committee.
The matter Of buying billheads was
referred to the purchasing committee
with power to act.
The following bills were allowed:
Street
Street commissioner, payroll. .$561.50
John Hinter, assisting city Eng. 3.75
Phil S. Randall, services, city
engineer ............ ...... 12.OO
Francis Randall, assting city
b: engineer ......... ......... 800
Louis Sichert, wagon ......... $500
M. A. Engstronl, merchandise. AIS
Martin Llaski. services. ....... 800
Arvid Ellison, services. ........ 100
Walter M1ske, merchandise. Ills
Il. T. Iron Works, merchandise. 3.66
Water Power Co., street lights. 498.O0
Purchase
Andrew johnson, postage....... 200
P. W. Blake, merchandise. ..... 8.25
West Side Fuel Co., coal. ..... 7.50
L. F. Grocery e. Coffee Co., mdse. 1856
Poor
M. V. Wetzel, merchandise. 400
g. Ii. Brown, merchandise. .... 1.75
Larson & Briese, merchandise. 5000
Franciscan Sisters, care....... $500
Burton g. Greisch, wood. ...... 2.25
Safety
Arthur Skinner, special police. $40
Christ Crest, special police. 80. 400
Henry Dubbels, special police. 200
il. w. Hatch, special police. o.. 100
Morrison Co., care prisoners. ... 300
Jack Anker, livery. ........ o.. 800
H. D. Warren, special police. %. 200
Fire
N. V. Wetzcl. merchandise. 80 10
Chemical Co. No. l, services. 60. 800
MIS-. P. O. Larson, washing
towels ............ ........7 4.44
Water Power Co., hydrant rent. 1858
Water Power Co., lighting hose
house No. 4 4................. 100
H. E. Garfield, services. ....... $50
Chemical Co. No. 2, services. 90. $50
Hose Co. No. l, services. ...... 200
Hose Co. No. 2, services. ....... 1.50
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