1881 February Council ProceedingsRegular Session, February 7, 1881
Council met at 9:30 a.m.
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
Minutes of January session read and approved
The petition of Mrs B Spoo to cancel her taxes for 1880 on ct E 1/4 of lot 21 in L H Langworthy's addition
was refered to the Com on Dilinuent Tax
The petiiton of P John Markey asking compensation fot the breaking of his arm was on motion refered
to the committee of the whole
the petition of Nicholas Nicks for refunding of over tax on special assession of 17h Street was referred
to the committee on claims with power
the petition of John Trexler to refund over tax on special assessment of 17th street was also referred
to the same committee with power
The petition of JohnSiege for the same purpose was referred to the same committee with power.
The petition of Elizabeth Spahhn to remit her taxes for the year 1880 was referred to the committee
on delinquent tax
The petition of the Sisters of Charity to cancel the special on the W 1/2 of min lot 191 in 1875 was referred
to the Com on Streets with power
The petition of J R McFarland to cause a settlement of special tax against the estate of Cyrus K Momil
on Chestnut Street ws referred to the committee on claims
The petition of John P Ricketts & Co to exempt tax for 5 years was referred to Com of Whole
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
The petition of Henry Hagerman asking compensation for injuries sustained by him in falling into the
19th Street sewer was referred to the same committee
The communication of Mayor Bush in regard to the building of a reservoir, etc. was referred to the
same committee
The petition of Mrs. Rebman to reduce her special tax on lot 156 east dubuque to $2.38 was referred to
the committee on claims with power
The petition of Fred Budden to cancel his tax for 1880 on lot 80 Cook's addition was referred to the
committee on delinquent tax
the petition of Mrs. Ann Curtiss to cancel her tax for 1880 was referred to the same committee
The petition of Mrs. Rebman to reduce his taxes on Min lots 186 and 187 was referred to the same
committee
The petition of John Mueller on behalf of the heirs of John Sutter for the cancellation of their taxes
for 1880 was referred to the same committee.
The petition of mrs. Arthur to cancel her tax for 1880 on her homestead on Clay between Fourth and
Fifth streets was referred to the same committee
The petition of Wolf Gniber to refund him $1.65 over tax on lot 3 of sub outlot 675 was referred to the
same committee
The petition of May Gilmore to reduce her tax to $5.00 on city lot 72 for 1880 was referred to the same
committee
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
The petition of Johann Broderick to cancel her tax on the E pt of lot 16 and W 1/3 of lot 18 for the
year 1880 was referred to the same committee
The petition of Adam Pier guardian to cancel the tax fo 1880 on the S 1/2 of lot 120 East Dubuque
was referred to the same committee
The petition of Elizabeth Tuegel to cancel her tax for 1880 was referred to the same committee
The petition of Ann Sullivan to cancel her tax for 1880 on lot 2 Hughes Addition was referred to
the same committee
The petition of Augustus Wagner for the correction of his assessment of 1880 was referred to the
same committee
the petition of Augustus Wagner in behalf of the minor heirs of H F Knapp for the correction of
errorneous assessment ws referred to the same committee
the petition of Chamberlain Dewstoe & co to reduce assessent and refund the overtax was referred
to the same commmittee
The petition of Margaret Tracy to cancel her tax or the year 1880 on lot 14 in Cooper and smith's
addition was referred to the same committee
The petition of Bridget Nihill to cancel her tax for the year 1880 on lot 182 was referred to the same
committee
The petition of Sarah Devine to cance her tax on lot 131 for the year 1880 was referred to the same
committee
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
The petition of Gustav Jeffrey to reduce his assessment on city ot 500 to $1000 and to refund the
overtax for 1880 ws referred to the same committee
The petition of Fred Stange to refund him $1.50 as erroneous tax was referd to the same committee
The petition of Prenella Viverberg to cancel tax for the year 1880 on lots 3 and 4 East Dubuque
was referred to the same committee
The petition of Mrs J Britt to refund the amount of $14.55 as overtax for 1880 was referred to the
same committee
The petition of Zions Church of the Evangelical Association to refund the overtax on special assessment
was referred to the committee on Claims with power
the petition of W J Knight for abatement of valuation on lot 626 for the taxation of 1880 was referred
to the Del Tax committee
The petition of Mary Trauch to cancel her tax for the year 1880 on lot 200 in east dubuque was referred
to the same committee
The petition of the Second Baptist congregation to cancel their tax for te year 1880 and to refund the
sum of $40.00 paid in 1877 and 1878 on partial payments as shown by the reeipts of the ex-treasurer
ws referred to the special committee Ald O'Neill, Altman, Jones, Leckie and Doerfler
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
the Dubuque licensed oil co et al asking for the extension of the railroad track to Jackson and Tenth
Streets was referred to the committee on streets with power
The city auditor reported the sum of $1190.30 required to pay the city officer for the month of
January
received and filed and ordered paid
the city marshal reported $984.00 as the necessary amount to pay the regular and special police for
the month of January making 25 arrests and receiving $1.50 as fines from police justice Hoerner the
Treasurer's receipt for the amount being attached
Received and filed and ordered paid
The City Recorder reported having issued sundry licenses during the month of January to the amount
of $133.50
received and filed
the lamp lighter reported having lighted 183 gas lamps during the month of January
Received and filed
the wood measurer reported having measured 2312 cods of wood during the month of January
Received and filed
Polic Justice Hoerner presented his report for the month of January having had nine cases and collected
$13.00. The receipt of the treasurer attacged fir $5.75 due the city
report received and filed
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
The market master reported having weighed 228 drafts on the market scales during the month of
January. Amount $34.20 received from butter confiscated $1.75. the receipts of the treasurer
attache due for board of prisoners $21.20 for supplying 106 meals at .20 cents per meal
repor received and filed and claim ordered paid
Weigher Schilling reported having weighed 5.26 hogs, 4 quarters of bef and 2 carcases of vale during
the month of January. Teh receipt of the treasurer was attache for $45.63 the amount due the city
report received and filed
N C Ryan reported having weighed 195 drafts on the first ward scales in the month of January. Gross amount
of received $28.23. The receipt of the treasurer attached for $4.25 being 15 percent due the city
report received and filed
Chas Pitschner reported having weighed 246 drafts during the month of January. Gross receipts $36.90
The receipt of the treasurer was attached for $5.54 being 15 percent due the city
report received and filed
Frank Fosselman reported having weighed 164 drafts on the fifth ward scales amount of receipts $24.60
the receipt of the treasurer attached for $3.70 being 15 percent due the city
report received and filed
The city engineer presented a platt of the sub of lot 45 Simpson's addition which on motion was referred
to the committee on streets
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
Same also presented in profile of Wilson Avenue howing teh changes made with the consent of the
abutting property owners
referred to the same committee
Council adjourned to 2:00 p.m.
Council met at 2 O'clock p.m.
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present: All the aldermen
Ald Linehan Chairman of the committee on Finance reported in favor of approving the bonds of H Limbeck
and T O'Sullivan as assessors for 1881
report adopted
The committee on claims reported on the petition of Catherine Beck recommending it be referred back to
the same committee with power to settle on the same basis as that of Ed Langworthy
report adopted
The same committee reported to refer the petition of Carson mcElrath to the same committee with
power to settle as above
report adopted
The committee on streets reported to receive and file the bill of G R West for $2.65
report adopted
The same committee reported adverseley on the petition of J H Dunn
report adopted
The committee on public grounds and buildings reported to receive and file the petition of John Deery
et al for a rebate of rent as it would be discriminating
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
Ald Linehan amended to reduce the rent to $5.00 per night. The yeas and nays were had as follows
Yeas: Altman, Kavanaugh, LInehan, Leckie, O'Neill - 5
Nays: Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Rath - 5
There being a tie the mayor voted in the negative. The amendment was lost and the report of the
committee was on motion adopted.
The committee on streets reported on the petition of P G Milligan et al recommending that the City
Engineer be instructed to survey and plat a street fifty feet grade and to report to this council as soon
as possible
report adopted
The commttee on claims reported to refer the petition of peter meyer back to the same committee with
power to settle on the same basis as the settlement made with E Langworthy
report adopted
The committee on police reported on the instructions of the council that they had been carried out and
the police headquarters located at the City Hall
report approved
The same committee reported the report of police justice Coakley for month of December 1880 correct
and recommend it be received and filed
report adopted
The same committee reported in favor of paying the bill of M A Hubert for $12.00
report adopted
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
The same committee reported in favor of paying the bill of the key city gas co for $569.05
report adopted
The same committee reported in favor of paying the claim of justice Coakley of $13.25
report adopted
The committee on claims reported on the claim of T O Sullivan and recommended an order be
drawn for $50.00 in his favor
reported adopted
The same committee reported to grant the petition of Geo Mehl and that the recorder draw an order
in his favor for $30.20
Report adopted
The committee on public grounds and buildings reported on the claim of F Mertz of $2.75 and recommended
the payment of the same
report adopted
Teh committee on Fire reported in favor of paying the claim of the firm Farley Lotscher & Co for
$13.25
report adopted
The same committee reported in favor of paying the claim of T W Ruete for $21.05
report adopted
The same committee in favor of receiving and filing the petition of Leo W Burden for the privlege
of putting up a frame shed
report adopted
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
The same committee reported in favor of receiving and filing the petition of JOhn Pier et al as the
request had been granted
report adopted
Teh same committee made the following report on the petition of J B Ricketts and leo your committee
beg leave to report that they have inquired into the matter and find that petitioners are entitled to the
prayed for. hey have therefore agreed to grant the prayer of petitioners and ordered the water company
to lay pipes in order to meet requirements of petitioners
report adopted
The committee on delinquent tax reported in favor of cancelling the tax of Mrs. Henry Krueger for the
year 1880
report adopted
The same committee reported in favor of cancelling the tax for 1880 of Mrs. R Davis on her homestead
report adopted
The same committee reported in favor of cancelling the tax of Mrs R Cook for 1880 on her homestead
report adopted
The same committee reported in favor of cancelling the tax of Kate Bannon for the year 1880
report adopted
The same committee reported in favor of cancelling the tax for 1880 of Josephine Dubrock
report adopted
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
The same committee reported to have the assessment of Tschirgi and Schwind reduced for 1880 and
the city recorder draw an order for $38.80 in their favor for overpayment
report adopted
The same committee reported i favor of cancelling the tax of 1880 of Chas Mussehl
report adopted
the same committee reported in favor of cancelling the tax of Martin Thers for 1880 on his homestead
report adopted
the same committee reported in favor of cancelling the tax of 1880 of Bridget Gregory on his homestead
report adopted
The same committee recommended the city treasurer be and is hereby instructed to redeem lot at
45 finleys addition from Mr. Heintrager without penalty on special interest owned by Mrs. C C Smith
as the sale is shown to be erroneous and void
report adopted
The same committee recommended that the written assessment named in the petition of Wenzel
Mickesch for the year 1880 be placed at $1200.00 and that the 3 percent discount be allowed
report adopted
The same committee recommended that the taxes of Celia Sprague for the year 1880 be cancelled
report adopted
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
The same committee reported in favor of cancelling the tax of Mrs. Jms McMahon for the year 1880
Report adopted
The same committee reported in favor of cancelling the tax of 1880 placed against John Scharf
report adopted
The same committee reported in favor of remitting the tax of F W Pape the realestate being church
property
report adopted
The same committee reported to reduce monies and credits of Elizabeth Pelan to $8000.00 for the
year 1880 and the 3 percent discount be allowed provided taxes are paid at once
report adopted
The same committee reported to place the assessment of John Hennessy on lot 56 for the year 1880
at $16000.00
report adopted
The same committee reported in favor of reducing the tax of Alex Kathrine for the year 1880 one half
report adopted
The same committee reported in favor of cancelling the tax of Mrs. F McCarthy for the year 1880
Report adopted
Ald Leckie Chairman of the Committee on Police made the following report
Your committee to whom
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
The arrest of G W Smith for not having a license by the marshal
Ald Leckie Chairman of the Committee on Police made the following report
Your committee to whom was reported the matter of the arrest G W Smith for selling goods on the streets
without a license would report that afer a careful examination into the facts in teh case find that the city
marshal acted hastily and without using proper judgement. Would recommend that hereinafter in such
cases where he finds parties having a receipt for money paid for license in their possession instead
of arresting and bringing them before a justice that he instruct them to go and get the proper license
from the recorder
the report was adopted
Ald Leckie from the committee of the whole reported in favor of referring the petition of Wm N Monaghan
to the committee on harbors for consideration
report adopted
Ald Leckie made the following report on the case of P Ryder:
Your committee to whom was referred the complaint against policeman Ryder for neglect of duty after
hearing the statement of Paul Traut, Wm Schum and Jacob Conant recommend that the same be
referred back to the council for action. After being discussed thoroughly it was moved by Ald Kavanaugh
to lay the matter on the table. The yeas and nays were had as follows:
yeas: Altman, Kavanaugh, Linehan, O'Neill, Rath - 5
Nays: Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Leckie - 5
It being a tie the mayor cast his vote in the affirmative. the motion of Ald Kavanaugh was declared to
have been carried and it was ordered to be laid on the table.
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
Ald Leckie Chairman of the special railroad committee made the following report on the petition of
Mesers Bush Robison et al and on the resolution in regards to the erection of a union depot:
Your committee to whom was referred this petition and resolution would respectfully report that the
matter of building a union depot for the use of the J C R R Co and the C M and St. Paul R R Co having
been submitted to the C M and St. Paul Co and they having refused to join in building a union depot
would recommend that this petition and resolution be received and filed.
The report was adopted
Ald Leckie offered the following as chairman of special railroad committee:
Be it resolved by hte City Council of the City of Dubuque that the City Treasuter be instructed and
empowered to receive from Wm G Stuwart one third of the amount of the special assessment levied
against lot 747 for the year 1875 in full for said assessment in accordance with the terms agreet upon
in reference thereto by the special committee on railroad matters.
The resolution was adopted.
the following resolution was read a second time:
Whereas it is proposed that a part of Sanford Street in the City of Dubuque where the same runs through
Stafford Addition be vacated and also that said Sanford Street be straightened and opened through
Sanford Addition to said city
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
Therefore resolved by the City Council fo the City of Dubuque
That the City Engineer be instructed to make a survey and that Sanford Street in the city of Dubuque
where the same abuts upon lots 38 39 and 69 in Staffords addition to said city and where the same
is proposed to be vacated and also a survey and plat of said street through Sanford Addition to said
city where the same is proposed to be opened and established and file the same in his office and
give the notices provided by ordinance to all persons interested in the matters aforesaid. The resolution
was adopted by a full vote as follows:
Yeas: Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill, Rath
Ald Linehan presented the following
Resolved by the City Council of the City of Dubuque that orders on the treasurer for the following amounts
be issued:
Sullivan Mary C - 1 order of $500.00 dated Fabuary 2, 1881 payable in 3 years with interest at the rate
of 6% payable annually. Albert Kulas 1 order of $3.00 dated ebruary 2, 1881. Payable in 3 years with interest
at 6% per annum payable annually. Alfred Tredway 8 orders of $500.00 each dated February 5, 1881
payable in 2 years from date with interest at the rate of 6% payable annually. Geo L Torbert 5 orders of
$500.00 each dated February 14, 1881 payable in 3 years from date with interest at 6% payable annually
Geo L Torbert 1 order of $388.27 dated February 14, 1881 payable in 3 years from date with interest
at 6% payable annually. Wm Armstrong 1 order of $5000.00 dated
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
February 8th 1881 payable one year from date with interest at the rate of 6% payable annually Wm Armstrong
one order of $5000.00 dated February 8 1881 payable two years from date with 6% payable annually
said orderes to be issued to take up loan ordres nos. 399 514 512 515 513 issue d in 1880
The resolution was adopted
The following claims were read and ordered paid
H Haas
F H Finke
N H Thedinga
D W Linehan
John Nye
Ed Blake
thos Murray
M Downey
C H McMaster
Bittman & Schroeder
J Klein
Telephone Ex Co
J McKenzie
Daniel Walsh
Kiene & Son
W Morgan
Sol Turck Hose Co
J K Graves Hose Co
Phil Pier
N Eichmnn
Mr Gagnonet
G Zachina
C W Robison
Andrew Tredway & Sons
Fifth W Hose Co
Burch Babcock & Co
Key City Hook and Ladder Co
Henry Jungk
Thos McCann
Dubuque Water Co
John mcCoy
Peter Melchior
P Donnelly
Dan Breen
John Pals
P Domenig
B D Linehan
J Kleik
B D Linehan
Dub Water Co
N H thedinger
N C Ryan
J L LaNicca
Frank Thuring
J Maclay
Healty Bros
Leo J Hesion
Warner Lewis
Jms E Hartig
M McGrath
Mrs Schwaltka
Phil Pier
N Eichmann
Dub Cabinet makers association
The claim of G R McKenzie for $5.10 was referred to the st com
Regular Session, February 7, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Fengler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Linehan, Leckie, O'Neill
and Rath
The claim of C and A Christman for $650 was referred to the committee on fire
The claim of F W Reute for $30.40 was referred to the same committee
The claim of the Daily Telegraph for $3.00 was referred to the committee on printing
The claim of N C Ryan for $50.00 was referred to the Com on Claims
The claim of M O Tschirgi Jr for $2.00 was referred to teh same committee
Council then adjourned
Attest
Martin Kane
City Recorder
Special Session, February 11, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Leckie, O'Neill and Rath
Absent - Ald Fengler and Linehan
Ald Herod presented the following resolution:
Resolved by the city council of the city of Dubuque that orders on the treasurer for the following amounts
and descriptions be issued
No 2665 dated February 11 1881 amount $3000 in favor of the German Bank rate of interest 6 percent
payable in one year from date.
No 2666 dated February 11 1881 $3000 in favor of the German Bank rate of interest 6 percent per
annum and payable in two years from date
No 2667 date February 11 1881 amount $3000 in favor of the German Bank with interest at the rate of
6 percent per annum and payable in 3 years from date
No 2668 dated February 11 1881 amount $3000 in favor of the German Bank with interest at the rate
of 6 percent per annum and payable in 4 years from date
No 2669 dated February 11 1881 amount $3228.71 in favor of the German BAnk with interest at the
rate of 6 percent per annum and payable in 5 years from date.
Said orders to be issued to take up the following loan orders issued as follows:
No 399 dated April 16 1880 amount $1000 held by the Dubuque County Bank interest at 8 percent and
Special Session, February 11, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Leckie, O'Neill and Rath
Absent - Ald Fengler and Linehan
due January 1 1881
No 514 dated May 3 1880 $5000 held by the Dubuque County Bank interest at 8 percent due January
1 1881
No 512 dated May 3 1880 $5000 held by the Dubuque County Bank interest at the rate of 8 percent and
due January 1 1881
No 513 dated May 3 $4228.71 held by the Dubuque County Bank interest at the rate of 8 percent and due
January 1 1881
The resolution was adopted by the following vote
Yeas - Altman, Doerfler, Herod, Jone, Kavanaugh, Leckie, O'Neill and Rath
Nays - None
Ald Herod reported in favor of cancelling the tax on lot 191 owned by the Sisters of Charity for 1875
report adopted
Council adjourned
Attest
Martin Kane
Recorder
Special Session, February 16, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Leckie, Linehan, O'Neill and Rath
Ald Herod presented teh following resolution
Resolved that whereas at the last special session of the city council a resolution was passed authorizing
the recorder to issue certain amounts bearing 6 percent to redeem certain outstanding 8 percent
warrants numbered 399, 514, 512 and 513 and
Whereas we find said warrants have already been provided for in this manner
Therefore be it resolved that the recorder be instructed to draw warrants for the following amounts
bearing 6 percent annual interest and cancel those already issued on the 11th inst for $15,228.71
No 2665 dated February 17 1881 amount $3000 in favor of the German Bank time 1 year int 6
percent per annum
No 2666 dated February 17 1881 amount $3000 in favor of the German Bank Time 2 years interest
at 6 percent payable annually
No 2667 dated February 17 1881 amount $3000 in favor of the German Bank Time 3 years Interest at
6 percent payable annually
No 2668 dated February 17 1881 amount $3000 in favor of the German Bank time 4 years Interest 6
percent payable annually
Special Session, February 16, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Leckie, Linehan, O'Neill and Rath
No 2669 dated February 17 1881 amount $3000 in favor of the German Bank time 5 years interest at
6 percent per annum payable annually
No 2671 dated February 17 1881 amount $1000 in favor of D A Gehrig. The time 7 years interest at
6 percent per annum
No 2672 dated February 17 1881 amount $1449.69 in favor of D A Gehrig. the time 2 years interest
at 6 percent per annum payable annually
To replace and take up warrants issued in 1880 of the following description due on or before January
1 1881
No 1925 for $2500 interest at 7 percent
No 2061 for $5000 interest at 7 percent
No 1693 for $4000 interest at 7 percent
No 928 for $3000 interest at 7 percent
No 2399 for $2949.69 interest at 8 percent
Resolution was adopted
Ald Linehan then moved to cancel the warrnats which was adopted. The warrants were cancelled by the
committee on Finance and Council then adjourned
Attest
Martin kane
recorder
Special Session, February 21, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Leckie, O'Neill and Rath = 8
the mayor stated the object of the meeting to be to make provision for the special railroad election
The committee on Ordinances presented an ordinance entitled an ordinance to provide for submitting
to a vote the question of the sale of certain real estate
On motion of ald O'Neill the ordinance was adopted
Rule 29 was then suspended by the following vote
Yeas: Ald Altman, Doerfler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Leckie, O'Neill and Rath
Nays: none
On motion of Ald O'Neill it was read by its title and the ordinance passed
Ald Leckie moved that each war select and name the judges and clerks of the election
adopted
Ald O'Neill reported the names D Rice, Thos Armstrong ad judges and James Watters and James Rowan
as clerks of the first ward polls at Montana House. Ald Altman reported L Berg and Chas Mehl as judges
and B D Linehan and D M Blumenauer as clerks of the Second War Polls at the court house. Ald Jones
reported the names of N C Armstrong and B Schulte as judges and C A Voelker and C W Robison as
clerks of the Third Ward polls a the City Hall
Special Session, February 21, 1881
Mayor Bush in the Chair
Present - Aldermen Altman, Doerfler, Herod, Jones, Kavanaugh, Leckie, O'Neill and Rath = 8
Ald Leckie reported the names of Rath Hamil and R O Anderson as judges and J B Glmore and Ed
Mobley as clerks of the Fourth Ward Polls at Thos McCoy's store
Ald Doerfler reported the names of Wm Poehl and Peter Specht as judges and Jms Ruegamer and
Wm Tuegel as clerks of the Fifth Ward polls a the Iowa Brewery
On motion of Ald Leckie the committee on printing were empowered to have the necessary printing of
tickets done for the elections to be held on the day announced by the mayor in hrs proclamation forthcoming
Council adjourned
Attest
Martin Kane
Recorder