New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1920-01-14
POWER CONTRACT
APPROVED BY CITY
REDsTONE QUARRY TO GET CUR.
RENT FROM MUNICIPAL
POWER HOUSE.
COURTLAND AND CAMBRIA ALSO
DESIRE JUICE FROM
CITY PLANT.

At its regular monthly meeting held
Tuesday, January 6, the New Ulm City
Council approved of a contract between
the city and Voss & Ross, owners Of the
Minnesota Flint Rock Co.'S, plant at
Redstone, for the erection of power
line from New Ulm to the quarry. The
contract was read at the meeting by city
attorney w. H. Dempsey and no oppo-
sition was voiced by any Of the city
fathers. Superintendent Mueller Of the
local plant answered several questions
in regard to the quality Of the material
used and the currents power. The
line is being built under the supervision
of Superintendent Mueller at cost of
approximately, $4,000. The total ex-
pense will be met by the Minnesota
Flint Rock Co.
I'm Desire Current
A request was before the council to
furnish electric current to the villages
of CORTLAND and Cambria A dele
cation Of residents of CORTLAND village
told the council that the demand for
electric light and power was considerable
in their Village and that no less than
so business houses and residences would
be wired for service, in case the current
could be secured from the city. 1t was
also stated by a member Of the dele
cation that the village Of Cambria de-
sired to hook up with Courtland'making
the demand still greater. After some
deliberation the committee was informed
by Mr.. Krook, president Of the Council,
that definite promise could not be
made at the present time since the
council had not decided as to the cree
ton Of new power plant which would
put in a position to furnish the addi-
tional fsjuice." Final action in regard
to this important question would be
taken in the near future, however, Mr..
Krook stated. Plans and specifications
for the proposed new plant will be drawn
up by a component architect. The
proper committee was instructed to
look after that part of the proposition.
Aid is Assured.
In regard to aiding in the construc-
ton of the proposed highwater high
way across the Minnesota river. the
city fathers decided to have the city
bear one-fourth the expense after the
federal and state aid is deducted. A
resolution to this effect was read and
adopted. It differed from a similar
resolution formerly presented to the
council. The latter pledged the city
to pay one-eighth Of the whole cost.
Ordinance Laid Over.
A modified ordinance in regard tc
electric signs and canopies in the bust
ness section Of the city was read by City
Attorney Dempsey. It was laid over
| to future meeting.
Fire Chief Henry Engel made a. plea
in the interest of better personal equip.
ment Of the fire boys. He pictured
the fremen at work in Their
best suits and shoes and told the council
members that it would be better fol
their health as we'll as for their home
economy if they were supplied with rubber
coats and rubber boots. He asked the
council to make an. allowance for the
purchase of two dozen coats and two
dozen pairs of boots. His request was
granted and the proper committee
instructed to act in conjunction with
the Chief in buying these goods. The
coats are between Sc and SO a piece and
the boots between So and 81 pair.
An application for the use Of the
rooms in the old school building in
North German Park was made by
Herman Frenzel, manager Of the Union
Band. The band plans to hold their
practice in these rooms after the John
son Co., moves to its new quarters above
the Gas Company. The matter was
turned over to the Building Committee.
Geo. w. Schlottmann's request for
a license to operate a moving picture
house in the city limits was granted by
the Council. City Clerk Backer was
instructed to advertise for city deposi-
tories.
Miss Irene Forster Of Springfield,
we'll known in New Tim, has been en-
gagged to teach violin at st. Raphael's
Catholic school in that village, begin
ming Monday Of this week. Miss For
lster has attended the Conservatory Of
st. Cecilia, College Of st. Theresa, at
Winona, and also the MacPhail School
of Music at Minneap polls.