The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1921-03-02
WILL
GET CHANCE
IN NOVEMBER
RObertSdale'S Demand Puts
QuietuS On Soldier
Memorial

After much discussion, hesitation
and consultation with the city at
orney on possible courses or action.
he Hammond city council last night
bowed to Robertsdale's demand and
reseinded ali action formerly taken
looking toward the erection OF a rec
reation park as a memorial to the SOL
diers and sailors who fought in the
war with Germany
With suitable action b. the original
petitioners. it Is possible to have the
matter brought I'D for a referendum
vote at the election in November.
There is no likelihood OF anything be-
Ing done this year.
Two weeks ago Alderman Dreesen
presented a petition signed by 523
citizens Of Robertsdale, asking that
the council back UP on its former ac-
ton and let the matter come before
the people at the election. The pet.-
ton was referred TO the judiciary COM
mittee, who returned il last night with
cut recommendation. Then Alderman
Louis Heckleman presented a similar
petition. lie had managed to get a
few over 100 OF the 1900 inhabitants
Of the seventh ward 10 sign it. Ho
was one Of the four who voted against
loading down the taxpayers" with a
debt OF s15o.00o for the memorial park
even though he had voted in favor OF
the 100000 club house which was first
proposed.
The aldermen talked some more. but
made no headway although Heckle-
man begged someone 10 make the mo-
ton to rescind. He couldn't do IL be-
cause he was not one who had voted
in favor. Expressions Of sentiment
we're asked Of citizens present, but all
preferred TO remain neutral and let
tho councilmen fight It out Finally
Alderman Skufakigs. who was absent
vas absent when the Hrst action vas
taken. made the motion and Keeler,
who was also absent on that occasion.
seconded It, Then It went through By
vote ot to =. It will now De up
to the original petitioners to bring the
matter up IN the election.
Complaints were registered regard
ing the runation OF the Morton ave
nue brick pavement because OF neglect
by the street car company in Keeping
its track in condition. The city al
torney was ordered TO give the COM
Pany 80 days notice aud IN case the
repairs are not made. the city will do
the work and charge il TO tic COM
psny Similar action will be expected
with regard to Calumet avenue. be-
tween state street and 15Oth street.
where the macadam pavement is suf-
fering.
By unanimous vote the city control
Ter was authorized to Issue a permit
to the Loyal order Of Moose to hoid
q worlds Fair SHOW on the streets
some time in May. The shows viii bs
for the purpose Of raising funds for a
Moose homo which is to be erected
within the ncxt year in Hammond.
An ordinance was passed appropriat-
ing stesoO0 to pay outstanding short
time notes. which tho city has issued.
IN ordinance appropriating sf.S44.0S
to pay the contractors for constructing
the retaining wall at the north ap-
proach OF the Calumet avenue bridge.
was held UP on second reading
The ordinance doing away With ths
collection Of fees biz tho city sealer
was passed on third reading.
Another ordinance provided for the
payment OF $3.50 as the annual salary
to the clerk OF the board OF safety.