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W Roll_08 Part 1Microfilmed by Crest Information Technologies Start Council Records No. 8 1867-1870 Wahlert Memorial Library Loras College 1867-1870 Roll No. 8 Date 9-20-1993 Records of Wahlert Memorial Library Loras College at Dubuque, Iowa Contents of Roll, Dubuque City Council Minutes Council Records No. 8 January 1867 - May 1870 Operator R.N. Camera No. MRO-IAA X: 20 MM 35 mm LM 100' Counter 327 Med. Blip Count C-88 CERTIFICATION This is to certify that the records appearing on this roll were recorded on film in the regular course of business by CREST INFORMATION TECHNOLOLOGIES THIS NOTICE TO APPEAR AT START AND END OF FILM Name Wahlert Memorial Library - Loras College By Randy DeKlotz, Operations Manager Date Sept. 1993 Place Cedar Rapids, IA C-86 January 3, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Petitions J M Grether, sidewalk in East Dubuque Trustees of 1st Presbyterian Church, remission of taxes Safrien Hugh T E Cook, tax on personal property J Boland, macadamizing Locust St Frank H Rhomberg, extension of High St in Coriell's Addition Confer with Mr. L K Bowdish, renting lot 15th St January 3, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Communication through the Post Office from C H Remington, objects to the leasing of 15th St sales of Cemetery lots Mrs. M Levi Sexton's report, interments in Linwood Cemetery digging graves Central Market Hay Scales payment of City Officers and Fire Companies Petition of Mrs. Elizabeth L Fanning, remission of City Taxes incumbrances on property An Ordinance to provide for the establishment of a market in the 1st Ward January 3, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Ordinance to prevent members of the Council from having interests in City Contracts against the City Charter Resolution in reference to depositing of rock on Couler Avenue, Smidt and Scherr wagon bonds Diagonal St Lorimer Avenue General Jones' gate Dodge St Claim of Milan Lepper, Clerk of District Court Justices Courts, violations of ordinances January 3, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King covering of the sewer on Eagle Point Avenue Denis O'Connor, Faherty and Welch mining under the streets rent or percent of mineral that should have gone to the city Special tax for the purpose of repairing the sidewalks in front of each lot property owners indebted to the City Francis B O'Connor James Hughes M Allison Patrick O'Connor Patrick Gainor William McLarem G Bobletter B Bassler City of H Chadwick James Hughes Mobley's Dubuque Farley's Addition M Hardy, Marshal Petition of Margaret Mulqueeny January 3, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Petition of Margaret Mulqueeny license Widow Welch, remit license Communication of James Flinn case in reference to Butcher license John Snyder Mrs. Snyder Snider lawsuit with the City January 3, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Examine the footpath or sidewalk recently laid upon Dodge St land owned by John D Bush planks foot passengers supererogation property holders James Rowan protestant to the Marshal's work January 3, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King James Rowan, John D Bush sidewalks along property walk laid by Marshal not disturbed Dodge St --- Ex Alderman Kiene appropriation to fill up portion of 22nd St in Langworthy Addition high plank fence on Windsor St, Dubuque Agricultural Society Fair Grounds January 3, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Judgement of Michael Hogan vs. the City of Dubuque P M Guthrie January 21, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Mayor Pro Tem establishment of a Ferry at Eagle Point, building of a levee, submarine railroad Ordinance to establish a ferry Submarine railway within the limits of the Eagle Point Ferry grounds Agreement between the City and A Heeb Resolution Contract between Anton Heeb, Titus Schmid, B Scherr, Adam Jaeger, T E Frith, J A Rhomberg, George W Scott, John Morrison, P P Sadler, Resolution Whereas the people of Milwaukee, Monroe, and Grant County take lively interest in January 21, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Resolution Whereas the people of Milwaukee, Monroe, and Grant County take lively interest in the extension of the Railroad from Monroe to Dubuque enterprising citizens composing the "Produce Exchange" of this city Public meeting of the citizens of Dubuque City Attorney opinion City Council possess the right to authorize the erection of one of more houses in the principal streets of Dubuque February 7, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Communication of Mills and Son in reference to T E Cook's petition for remission of taxes Change of location of Cascade Road improvement at expense of property holders John Phelan refunding saloon license Agnes Arthur exempted from paying taxes lime paving contact on Main St extended 6th St and 7th St Petition of John Kelly for remission of macadamizing tax Communication of German Savings Bank Petition of C Meyerhans, remission of taxes Mary Ann Schneider February 7, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Mary Ann Schneider, tax title at City Sale Petition of citizens on Clay St between 3rd St and 5th St for sidewalk Petition of Elizabeth Bauer, remission of taxes Petition of John McGraw, increase of pay Sam McLean, money for sidewalk construction P McCabe increase of pay City Attorney, John H O'Neill, neglect of duty expunge from the record Lots sold in Cemetery Report of City Sexton lamp lighter report February 7, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Taxes on Presbyterian Church property Petition of T E Cook, assessment Mr. Kuntz desires to dig for mineral in a public street near Langworthy Hollow Fire Departments, the roll of Company No. 2, 51 names City Attorney opinion, power of the council to erect a Market House on 2nd St City could not authorize the obstruction of public streets for mining purposes City paper publish report Hugo Miller's meat market Suspension of the Ordinance on sale of poultry and fish within certain limits February 7, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King P M Guthrie, bonds and scrip purchased saloon license Dr. Asa Horr's report in reference to expenditure on Town Clock, city funds Revision of ordinance on markets Plan to improve 7th St great travel examine 7th St, improvement plan in detail Inquiry into amount paid Mulkern for services as City Attorney Resolution for appropriation for Henry Bennett An Ordinance to provide for lighting the City of Dubuque with Gas Section 1 Baninjah Barker, Harvey Spilman, successors, associates, and assignees Authorized to supply the city with gas for public and private use public lamps February 7, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Barker, Spilman and Co charged for gas for private use City Attorney examine, forfeited their franchise of lighting the City violation of contract, charging beyond their prices Special assessment for plank sidewalk March 7, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King . March 14, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Petitions William Dolson, privilege of mining under certain streets and alleys William Ashley Jones for William H Smith, acknowledgmetns of the Mayor to deeds for lots in Linwood Cemetery Communication from Market Master Pals, salary Jerry Boland, enabled to prosecute the macadamizing of Locust St commence suits to compel the owners of abutting property City Attorney, clear the city from all liability to the Middletown Savings Bank case legal services John Manderscheid, horse, corporate limits March 14, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Petition of William Tamlin, remission of taxes John McCoy, laying sidewalks Petition of F Kempf, building sewer on Southern Avenue Petition of P Ahern for privilege of filling Locust St Mr. Boland, same kind of work George Gropen, Burlesque Opera, return of license money Petition of Dennis O'Connor and Co, claims due on contract for covering Eagle Point Avenue Sewer Leo McDaniel for remission of ines Mulkern legal services lamp lighters report March 14, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Market Master monthly report, receipts from Central Market Scales scales and weights and measures used by citizens salaries of City Officers Horace Poole remission of taxes Petition of Adams and Robinson, attorneys for Mary Ann Schneider purchased certain real estate at city tax sale C Meyerhans, abatement of taxes Petition of J H Thedinga for the German Savings Bank March 14, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Petition of John Kelly excused from macadamizing in front of his lot because his most sincere desire to pay his debts and have money left Petition of John Phelan, Mayor prevented him from retailing liquors after paid license Petition of Elizabeth Bauer, Margaret Fanning, and Agnes Arthur Engineers report and plat of subdivision of City Out Lot No. 703 plat recorded in office of Engineer and City Recorder Claims, Philip McCabe and John McGrath for additional pay for labor Petition of William Coates, change in Cascade Road petitioners pay all expenses and damages 7th St slough and bridge fill slough purchase of Thomas Allens scales March 14, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Employ a public weigher Purchase of a public park Fire Department list of mechanics of the Fire Company No. 3, Washington Fire Company No. 1, Washington Hose Company No. 1 Petition of N C Ryder, contract between City Council and Messrs Blanchard, Wellington erection of a wharfboat at the foot of Jones St Difficulty in the Pratt-Devlin case, affidavits of the several witnesses Material recommendations made by the committee James Pratt Official bond of assessor, Lambert Kniest March 14, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King pay P M Guthrie for bonds, coupons and city scrip Free wharfage to the new Steamer Dubuque during the coming season Mayor proclamation to prevent dogs from running at large unless muzzled Horse Railway cars on principal streets Mayor issue only one usual election notice special tax on lots Joseph Wittmer for laying sidewalk names of suitable persons for judges and clerks of city elections Judges William Ahern William Newman George Mehl Francis Schumacher Clerks P Mulqueeney Frank Jennings James Collier John Kries Election at Robert Jess' Desoto House/Peaslee House 1st Ward, 2nd Ward March 14, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Judges and Clerks of Elections Judges William Chamberlain P W Crawford G L Mathews H Baade Samuel Elmer Peter Elwanger Clerks B J Kniest J t Jarrett Thomas Hardie D K Cornwall Louis Durfter Patrick Morgan Place of voting City Hall Jondell's Block 3rd Ward, 4th Ward, 5th Ward Sarah Lee Porter case Engineer's report and plat of subdivision of City Out Lot No. 703 plat approved and recorded March 14, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King *Important* actual plat and map Julien Avenue Deeded by Chadwick Yates Road plat of Lot 703, City of dubuque Farley's subdivision John T Everett March 21, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Consideration of the proposition of certain citizens to have contract entered into between the City Council and Messrs Blanchard and Willington (Wellington) Erection of a free Wharfboat Record of deeds, contracts Act with the Produce Exchange to use the proper means to secure the construction of the proposed Monroe and Dubuque Railroad Mr. Gilman address Council visit Madison, Wisconsin Bill of Ham and Carver for order books Account of J O'Hea Cantillon, fines collect, city indebted to him March 21, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Resolutions Resolved Mayor notify the electors of the City that a vote will be taken sense of the people as to whether they are in favor or opposed to the erection of a Horse Railroad of the principal streets expenses to be paid by individuals March 29, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Terms of office of the present Council drawing to a close, questions of importance Sarah Lee Porter judgement in the District Court of Dubuque County in her favor and against the City March 4, 1866 suit to recover a personal judgdment against Mayor and Aldermen in their individual capacity upon their alleged failure to levy a certain tax to pay said judgment as required by law March 29, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Sarah Lee Porter Case Resolution nothing in these resolutions shall be construed to be an admission that said claim is just of that the Mayor and Aldermen are justly chargable with neglect or negligence in their official capacity in refusing to levy a tax City Charter Bonds of the City had been signed in favor of Clark, Dodge and Co Order drawn in favor of P M Guthrie old city indebtedness Madison, Wisconsin Proposed Monroe and Dubuque Railroad April 4, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Reports Market Master Pal receipts from Central Market Scales Auditor salaries due City Officers Sexton's Report of interments Lamplighter Proposition of John H O'Neill, guarantee success of the City in the Middletown Savings Bank case refund taxes to Horace Poole Petition of F Kempf for building sewer on Southern Avenue April 4, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Petition of Jerry Boland payment of macadamizing Patrick Ahern privilege of filling Locust St, lots and City property Repairing foundation walls and floor of the Central Market House sale of Sexton's old house grading in Linwood Cemetery 1st Ward hay scales of Thomas Allen Thomas O'Donald weigher Bill of Ham and Carver printing city order books P M Guthrie, cancellation of old City Debt street railroads April 4, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Election Results, Election Returns Mayor J K Graves W W Woodworth Treasurer G L Matthews J P Quigley Recorder E A Klingenberg William Ashley Jones Auditor O Hulweber A E Skinner City Attorney D C Cram E McCeney Assessor C Pitchner H Stecker Special Assessor - 5th Ward C Pitchner Marshal P C Morhiser A Leather Aldermen 1st Ward John Lucas T C Roberts 2nd Ward T C Fassitt R P Minshell 3rd Ward H Pleins H Lembeck 4th Ward M Kingman John Nagle 5th Ward M Weining John King For Horse Railroad April 4, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Thanks of City Council to Mayor John Thompson indebted for the retirement of a large portion of the public debt, zeal for public welfare preservation of order by a rigid and faithful execution of the Ordinances Validictory Speech, Mayor Thompson Executive officer of our noble and beautiful city Some of you will leave this chamber who will probably never again meet in any legislative capacity April 4, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Executive officer of our noble and beautiful city Some of you will leave this chamber who will probably never again meet in any legislative capacity happy memories of the past friendship which will never be forgotten but always cherished strict impartiality service and welfare of our people and city sense of kindness and justice municipal affairs Oath of office to successors April 4, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining J K Graves inaugural address distrust of my ability to meet the expectations of the community devotion to the welfare and prosperity of Dubuque faithfully administer laws pertaining to municipal government debt of the City settlement with local and foreign creditors adjustment and liquidation of the indebtedness now outstanding Dubuque, synonym for growth and progress state now is for true bravery and steadfast devotion to the Union Sarah Lee Porter suit against the City several very important legal points improvements and repairs upon our throughfares and public buildings a stitch in time saves nine benefits of construction of horse railway April 4, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining application for a charter for a horse railway extend through Main St, thoroughfare sufficiently wide benefit the entire community appointment of officers, competent faithful and honest men enforce all ordinances now in our record Let us bear and forbear with one another and in all our counsels may the Divine teachings of the golden rule form the corner stone of our every thought, let wisdom govern us in all our deliberations and justice crown our action Resolution pay from City Expense fund, the judges and clerks of election and the officers who qualified them and also the persons in whose houses elections were held April 4, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining D S Cummings of 3rd Ward resignation Mr. O P Shiras to fill vacancy Standing Committees Ordinance Claims Street Harbor Market Public Grounds and Buildings Printing Fire Department Police William Tamlin reduction of taxes repair sidewalks and crossings about the Custom House Petitions of John Kitzinger and Nicholas Power, office of Wharf master Petition of John Menkle, policeman of 5th Ward Ernst Amberg, market master April 4, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Street Railroad horse railway, vote of the people Draft an Ordinance granting the right to construct improvement Messrs Hodgdon, Stout, Graves, Stewart, Randall, Griffith, Switzer, Young J McGrath work on streets burying hogs C G Hargus sidewalks on 14th St W A Jones for W W Smith Daniel McLean Claim return of money paid for sidewalk April 4, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Compliments Thanks of the board tendered to P M Guthrie courteous and faithful public officer Official Papers Dubuque Times and the Iowa Staats Zeitung Dubuque Herald and National Demokrat Selected Rules rules of late council adopted for this council Bills referred Pay fire companies Fire Department, Engine Company No. 1 Committee on bonds and salaries fix the amount of bonds and salaries of officers April 4, 1867 Thompson, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Mulkern, Lembeck, Cummings, Hetherington, Bush, Jaeger, King Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Deputy Marshal appointed Samuel Elmer as deputy grading in front of lots bills referred Pelan and Randall and J M Robison for lumber used in covering Eagle Point Avenue sewer Fire Company Rolls Washington Fire Company No. 1, Protection Engine Company No 2 Election of Street Commissioner C J Richards Jaeger, Hugo Miller Deputy Marshal sworn Sexton elected Henry Kroll sexton of Linwood Cemetery Blank April 9, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions George D Wood, Main St north of 17th St filled to grade W L Bradley crossings at 8th St and Main St, turn water into sewers Patrick Gill, opening and improving 17th St S F Osborne, grading and macadamizing Hill St from Julien Avenue to 5th St Nevada St to Hughes' Shot Tower E Langworthy, improvement of Hill St from the Diamond House to 3rd St John Pickley reduction on wagon and dray licenses C Tengel sidewalks on Jackson St, cost of property owners J Christman, appointment of George Strasser as Market Master John Hayes contract with property owners, Main St between 6th St and 7th St for macadamizing George W Jones John King, sale of Jackson Square, purchase of large park W C Mace, mineral hole April 9, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining W C Mace, mineral hole dug by the Boston Mining Co Petitions Catharine Welhofer for remission of taxes for 1866 A McDaniel, reducing 14th St grade W Weigley A Heeb, continuation of Iowa St through Marsh's Addition John Thompson, proper grade Jackson Square John Mandersheid, value of a horse that ran away and broken his leg Market Master Pals Central Market Hay Scales petition of John Menkle appointed night policeman in 5th Ward Bonds and salaries of officers April 9, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Bonds and salaries of city officers Petitions J S Williams, Wood Ordinance Fill all offices to be chosen by the Council Wharf master Nicholas Power Philip Pier Market Master George Strasser Ernst Amberg Night Watch at City Hall C Oswald M Oswald Election of City Engineer April 9, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining City Engineer election M M Hayden nominated John T Everett oath of office sidewalk 5th St to 4th Ward school house John King, Jackson Square and purchase of larger Public Park N W Union Packet Company Petition of John Hayes City Attorney examine the law in regard to proper mode of enforcing the collection of delinquent taxes Eagle Point Avenue, main gate leading up to the City Sexton's House at the cemetery Special interest fund, P M Guthrie, cancel old city debt April 9, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Dodge St, City Engineer make a survey of the frontage of the several lots on Southern Avenue from Seiger's Brewery top of Summer Hill, plank sidewalk Mineral St defray expense of sidewalk Contract for the lighting of lamps T C Roberts address the Council, suit between the City and the Middletown Savings Bank Honorable H J Barker assist City Attorney in defending the suit May 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions Lorenz Schaefer, sidewalk White St, Eagle Point Avenue and Sandford St Platt Smith, D G Scott, dangerous conditions of Hill St from Well's Brickyard to Diamond House permanent sewer expense of opening street 3rd St grading and macadamizing Gas Company pipes, citizens lighting street lamps John Hancock, E M Woodworth, northerly end of Grove St and Walnut St Congregation 1st and 2nd Presbyterian church St. John's Christian and Centenary Churches tax for grading and macadamizing Locust St May 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions P M Guthrie, property holders alley between 11th St and 12th St and Iowa St and Clay St H Rouse plank sidewalk on 9th St, 10 th St from White St to Washington St D E Lyon, plank sidewalks Bluff St between 8th St and 11th St N Weice, House of Refuge repaired Nicholas Mettal, bone house of Mr. Frith L Miller, building erected on the corner of Clay St and 10th St, contrary to City Ordinance enforcement of delinquent taxes City has no power relative to taxes City Charter John Kelly old citizen, done a good deal for the interest, honor May 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining John Kelly old citizen, done a good deal for the interest, honor and glory of the City Special tax refunded Petitions Richard Waller, 8th St to West Dubuque according to map drawn by James Potter C E, published by McClure and Mills be repaired public streets John D Bush, necessary improvement of Lorimer Avenue from Mt. Pleasant addition westward to Tochirgi's Brewery culvert taxes illegally paid on Mineral lands F Hinds, alley between 11th St and 12th St, White St and Clay St assessed on property owners legal notices to owners of property John D Bush, avenue from Lorimer Avenue to Southern Avenue John P Herkes, grading 14th St from Washington St to Maple B Zummermann, sidewalk 8th St between Iowa St and White St J D Hicks Dr. Mason, treasurer of the Board of Education May 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Dr. Mason, treasurer of the Board of Education Reports lamp ligher O'Halloran Marshal Morhisern arrests Burglary, Stealing, Attempt to Kill, Fighting, Drunkeness, Disorderly, Vagrancy, shooting in the City cleaning of alleys completed 1st Ward Hay Scales Thomas McDonald Street Commissioner Richards, expenditures streets, sewers, bridges Locust St, 10th St and 12th St P McAvoy, receipts of West Dubuque hay scales City Sexton Henry Kroll, number of interments number buried at the expense of the county May 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining burying of Mr. Bush Wharf master Powers, wharfage collected steamboats, flatboats sale of lots in Linwood Cemetery M Levi City Engineer Hayden, surveys and assessments Locust St, Dodge St Treasurers vouchers on file with the Auditor cancelled and burned Auditor's department is too loosely kept appointment of suitable clerks to examine tax list May 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining delinquent taxes advertised safe for Treasurer P M Guthrie modes of keeping records Petition of James Stephenson, reduction of price of team and dray licenses Petition of W Weigley, abatement of taxes assessment include law library North Western Union Packet Company legal and equitable mode of taxing Appointment of inspector of wood and regulating the sale of wood May 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Captain A McDaniel, address the Council in relation to change of street Ordinance prescribing the mode in which changes may be preferred against any officer under the City government and for hearing the same by City Council Renting stalls in Central Market Proposition from Howard and McArthur, leasees of gas works for supplying public lamps with gas 5th St and Main St, Julien Avenue at John Nagle's, City Hall Corner price proposed exceeds price fixed in the Ordinance on the gas question Unfinished business Thomas Kavanaugh for macadamizing on 1st St Petition from J F Hancock, High St in McDaniels subdivision graded intersection with Walnut St and 11th St German Savings Bank, taxes May 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Resolution Resolved committee appointed by the Board of Supervisros in relation to the repairing of the Military Road and Sageville Roads 7th St bridge and 3rd St Bridge Ordinance restraining hogs from running at large, notice in official papers salary of the City Sexton P M Guthrie complied a list of city lots and the various additions and subdivisions and taxes assessed Transaction of the City's collections and assessment, Finance committee purchase a book street lamps placed on Jones St Main St toward levee light street lamps open a gutter on 12th St between White St and Elm St Jackson St prevent water from running in the middle of the street May 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Resolution alley between Main St and Locust St south of 3rd St paid by property owners Jones St from Locust St to Bluff St plank sidewalk laid down 9th St, 8th St notice required by ordinance Recorder collect all the ordinances passed by the City Council since the publication of the ordinances in 1861 taxes levied for school purposes Board of Education Dubuque and Dunleith Ferry Company on license Recorder begin new series of numbering May 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Remove all obstructions in the alley from Air Hill St in Kelly's Addition between Lorimer Avenue and 8th St No fence or tree be interfered with for the present Committee on salaries fix the salary of the Engineer D S Langton, Engineer Fire Department Committee, repair city cisterns Petition of G D Wood, filling Main St, 17th St A McDaniel Patrick Ahern Robert Mitton Crossing of Main St and 8th St C G Hargus S F Osborn, Hill St graded and macadamized Julien Avenue to 5th St Nevada St May 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining C A Metcalf, sidewalks near Post Office Petition of Patrick Gill, opening and improving 17th St Dodge St order in favor of M M Hayden James Rowan, interest on Central Market House grounds Petition of E Langworthy Ordinance for grading and macadamizing Hill St from Julien Avenue Hill St from 5th St to 3rd St Alpine St City Funds as shall be necessary to construct suitable sewerage scrip, bridge warrant P M Guthrie May 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining City Attorney plan stamping and acknowledging deeds for cemetery lots May 11, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining levying special assessments on certain property for the benefit of street improvements property on Main St between 5th St and 6th St Locust St between 7th St and 8th St Market Master sell stalls in and stands around the Central Market to highest bidder Southern Avenue to pay for plank sidewalks William A Smith recorder pro tem May 24, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Hill St improvement 5th St improvement extended to 5th St on Hill St George H Fry, 14th St sewer 8th St receipt books needed by the Treasurer June 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions citizens and property owners, asking 7th St from White St to bridge John Pier, filling 7th St bridge to outer levee J H Rhomberg Hugh Trainor and John McCoy, sidewalk on 8th St from Hill St to Air Hill St John Moser, bad condition of gutters on Clay St between 7th St and 8th St J Boland, enforcement of taxes for improvement of Locust St Alpine St improvement Hill St from Lorimer Avenue to 5th St, 5th St to 3rd St macadamized June 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Ordinance regulating the paving and macadamizing of streets No expenses for gutters or sewerage above 5th St shall be chargeable to the City except the culvert at the junction of Hill St and 3rd St Hill St opened as a street 3rd St, Alpine St City Engineer Road Fund, defraying expense of constructing sewerage on Hill St from Lorimer Avenue Petition of Platt Smith, W B Allison, and H L Stout Dunleith and Dubuque Bridge Company June 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petition of Platt Smith, W B Allison, and H L Stout Dunleith and Dubuque Bridge Company right of way across and along all such streets and alleys and public grounds in the City of Dubuque as they may find necessary to connect the westerly end of their bridge across the Mississippi River located between 6th St and 7th St track of Dubuque and Sioux City Railroad Company 18th St, westerly end of the bridge at the outer levee Resolution Resolved City Council of Dubuque fully recognize the importance to the business interest of Dubuque and the County west of Dubuque of securing the speedy erection of a railroad bridge across the Mississippi River pledge our hearty cooperation in the carrying out of this work Improving Hill St from 8th St to 3rd St sewerage purposes consider the bills of Pelan and Randall, O'Connor and Co, Robb and Day An Ordinance regulating the paving of sidewalks June 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Ordinance on repairing sidewalks John King, sheep running at large Fire Department, H Crosswell, agent of Island Works, Seneca Falls New York furnishing the city with a steam fire engine visit Chicago to witness the contest between different engines H Lowrey, grading and macadamizing Locust St from 13th St to 14th St J Wittmer, refunding of paid on sidewalks J Mitchell, George Young grade of 5th St from bridge at bottom of 5th St hill June 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining J Mitchell, George Young grade of 5th St from bridge at bottom of 5th St hill Petitions end of 11th St is fenced up and used as a cattle yard, opened and used as a street Jones St in bad condition A Trieb, abatement of taxes Ann Tierney abatement of taxes James Cushing, extension of Glen Oak Avenue to Julien Avenue William McGregor, repair of street from Jones st to Railroad Depot sidewalks on Mineral St from 17th St Resolution levying special tax macadamizing Main St ffrom 7th St to 8th St sale of cemetery lots petition of the churches on Locust St churches are not exempt from the payment of any portion June 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining churches are not exempt from the payment of any portion of the assessments for improving of streets Marshall arrest report jail, fined, discharged Property stolen and recovered Bone House of Frith, cleaning alleys salaries of officers number of policemen to be employed Weigh master McDonald, 1st Ward scales for May wharfage receipts Steamboats, wood, lumber City Sexton, interments digging graves Market master, weighing J Rhomberg's cattle huckster stands confiscated butter Street Commissioner, expenditures on streets, bridges, gutters Eagle Point Avenue, grading Locust St and Dodge St Bridges on 7th St June 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining alley running from Air Hill St between Lorumer Avenue in Kelly's Addition Eagle Point Avenue, Couler Avenue hunting up ordinances, impossible to find a complete file ordinances Lamp lighter, street lamps Petition of H Miller, S Brown, erection of a wooden building on Clay St and 10th St Ordinance regulating the erection of wooden buildings Ordinance to prevent sheep and hogs from running at large Assessment of William Tamlin sidewalk on 9th St and 10th St Jackson St sidewalks, 17th St to Eagle Point Avenue June 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petition of Platt Smith street on old Corporation line to Well's brickyard opened Resolution, special tax for the purpose of defraying the expense of grading the sidewalk paving and macadamizing Locust St, 8th St to 9th St to 10th St Petition of J T Hancock Engineer's plat Allow Mr. Burden to address the Council purchase of Guthrie, a certain book containing a list of all real estate in the city taxes paid and unpaid Market Master rented stalls in the market house June 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Acceptance of Mr. Weis's proposition to repair House of Refuge property for rents due for the remainder of the year lumber for Central Market floor Printing bills for books for advertising Petition of J H Thedinga, deduction of assessment of the German Savings Bank amount held in U.S. Securities Fire Department oiling hose Police, erection of street lamps on Jones St and outer levee Howard and McArthur, lighting the street lamps with gas lots in cemetery contract with M Levi June 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Macadamizing the Military and Sageville roads public interests for the Council to cooperate with the Board of Supervisors two roads in good condition to the outer limits of the City petition in reference to 14th St sewer Petition of Barnes, Tompkins and Newcomb, printing of proceedings of City Council Ordinance providing for the appointment of an Inspector of wood and regulating the sale of wood for fuel Ordinance prescribing the mode in which charges may be against any officer under the City government Resolutions construction of sidewalks Locust st, 8th St, 9th St, 10th St June 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining failure on part of the property owners Ordinance Eagle Point Avenue, Couler Avenue Bridge over Bee Branch property holders expense of covering sewer furnish up any repairing Eagle Point Avenue leading to cemetery City Market House white washed and painted change in the 14th St sewer at crossing of Locust St sewer on 8th St and Main St Eagle Point Avenue leading to City Cemetery Cemetery deeds June 7, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Chief object of this meeting Platt Smith, W B Allison, H L Stout railroad bridge from Dubuque to Dunleith drafts of proposed agreement with Dubuque and Dunleith Bridge Company 9th St from Main St to Locust St City Ordinances for macadamizing and paving streets Extension of Iowa St through Marsh's Addition Theo Grozinger survey, plat venire summoning a jury, assess damages J Rhomberg, continuation of 7th St in Corriell's addition June 7, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Recorder issue a venire for a jury to assess damages, continuation of 7th St Resolution Resolved 4th St from Iowa St to Main St be graded and macadamized City ordinances expenses paid by property holders lamps be placed at the corners of 5th St, Iowa St, 4th St, Locust St Clay St, 13th St Resolution Published in the Times and the Herald daily one week and in the German papers two weeks Dubuque and Dunleith Bridge Company June 7, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Ordinances granting the right of way to the Dubuque and Dunleith Bridge Company railroad across certain streets, alleys, levees, and public property Mayor and Recorder be instructed to properly sign and execute the agreement June 26, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining T C Roberts, Jones St from Main St to the river grading and macadamizing Jones St Bluff filling Resolution An Ordinance for the protection of the public peace suspended as related to the fourth of July Petitions G Becker, George D Wood Main St, 17th St, to the Bluff William Morgan, James Hughes 3rd St to Clay St Market houses, lightning rods repair grading of 9th St in front of the Post Office June 26, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Election of Wood Inspector William Johnson and Dennis Langton, nominated no person shall be allowed to establish any market stands nor place any wagons or other vehicles for the purpose of selling any meat, vegetables, or market produce on Iowa St south of 12th St lot upon which to erect a house for the steam and fire engines July 4, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining July 5, 1867 Petitions Peter Klein upper end Jackson St Zolicoffer lake??? Fonhopper Lake? ditches James Crider refunding taxes illegally paid on sale of lots George Zumhoff, M B Mulkern, macadamizing of 4th St from Bluff St to White St Main St to White St condition of Iowa St from 2nd St to Railroad depot J W Taylor Jr, removal of tax on National Bank Stock July 5, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions L Glick, H Glick reduction of assessment T P Roud, F W Mitchell, J K Graves, establishment of the grade of 3rd St from Bluff St George R Foster, F Weigel, John Hodgdon, injustice done in assessing Locust St culverts, sewers M B Mulkern, F W H Sheffised 6th St and 7th St between Clay St and White St Market Master Strasser drafts on hay scales, huckster stands, City Sexton Krohl, interments lamp lighter O'Halloran Chief Engineer Hayden, crossing of Locust St for sewerage purposes settlement July 5, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Engineer crossing ordered at the intersection of 8th St and Main St Locust St improvement Marshall Morhiser, extension of Iowa St jury and justice suspended policeman Peter Lorimer and Hugh Connell for neglect of duty fill lot on Locust St at the owners expense Jackson Square fence Saloon license of B J Tucky taken away stolen property recovered labor on streets, sewers, and bridges Dodge St, Eagle Point Avenue, Seminary St, cleaning 8th St sewer alley leading from Couler to Broadway Wharf master powers, wharfage collected steamboats, cordwood, lumber Auditor's report July 5, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Bills referred to Claims W W Smith, services as Justice of the Peace Peter A Lorimer juror Anthony Trieb, abatement of taxes cancellation on tax book Petition of Barnes, Tompkins, Newcomb, publishers of Dubuque Times publishing proceedings of City Council Special assessment for improvement of Locust St defraying expenses Michael O'Hearn, contractor 10th St, 11th St J Boland, contractor George H Fry petition E C Clark, 7th St July 5, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining 7th St, very bad condition, expense of property holders improvement of 7th St from White St to the 1st St Bridge City Engineer Fire Department, cistern on Southern corner of 8th St and Main St erection of street lamp posts, Main St below 1st St outer levee Resolution Resolved Street Commissioner deepen the ditch running from the 5th Ward School House along Division St sidewalk along Eagle Point Avenue Sanford St expense of property abutting improvement Southern Avenue July 5, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Resolution Resolved sidewalks laid in accordance with the Ordinance on 12th St 9th St Clay St to Washington St expense of property holders Contract between City authorities and Howard and McArthur, lesees of Gas Works of Dubuque repair of Plank Road Bills for lumber held by Robb and Day, Pelan and Randall, J M Robison Petition from J A Rhomberg, 7th St Petition of William Kelly, extension of 7th St Sale of cemetery lots, Linwood Cemetery Resolved sidewalks on 13th St from Main St to Iowa St, Locust St July 5, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining sidewalks, expense of property holders Resolution Resolved repair of Mineral St discretion of the Street Commissioner Opening Grove St obstructed by a protection wall Pearl St Mrs. Walsh saloon license bonds Mayor correspond with Mr. Davidson of the North Western Packet Company locating the boat building delinquent tax book, P M Guthrie July 5, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining P M Guthrie Delinquent tax books Resolution Resolved grade as per profile declared grade of 5th St grading and macadamizing Hill St from Julien Avenue to 5th St Fire Engine House July 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Jury verdict on extension of Iowa St into Marsh's addition plat of extension, City Engineer remove obstructions Resolution Resolved sidewalks, Main St between Jones St, 1st St Marshal order to cause the public nuisance now existing east of Main St south of 15th St 14th St levee Stagnant pool owners of property, pond pool Iowa St between 9th st and 10th St expense of property holders July 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Resolution Resolved An Ordinance in relation to streets, sidewalks Appropriated out of the Wharf fund to repair outer levee Petition of Hugh Treanor, sidewalk 8th St, intersection of Hill St Petitions George Zumoff, lamp post on corner of 4th St and Clay St 5th St C E Cox, refund half of plank sidewalk Lots in West's Addition Fire Department, E M Ogilby lease to the City a lot on Iowa St Andrews and Treadway, leasing brick wall adjoining lot Engine House Brick Engine House 1st Ward Scales July 6, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Contract with Jerry Boland Locust St, 15th St Mayor Graves, donate salary New Engine House July 17, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Northern Line Packet Company per Captain Buford privilege of locating and maintaining a wharf boat at the levee Remonstrance of F Mangold, repeal of the resolution ordering the grading and paving of the alley between 7th St and 8th St, east of White St Petition of L K Bowdish, execute a lease in proper form Petition of T P Rood and W H Robison, 3rd St from Bluff St to Summit St be build at expense of abutters Profile of the grade of 5th St, culverts, gutters July 17, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions Pelman brothers and N C Ryder block of lots between Main St and the levee, 1st St and Jones St ponds drain high water mark 3rd St grade, improvement condition of fence and water holes about Jackson Square repairs and improvements on the streets and water ways city limits funds Expense Fund, Road Fund delinquent taxes interest fund Resolution Resolved Justice of the Peace for Julien Township July 17, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Resolution Resolved Justice of the Peace for Julien Township Special Assessment made sufficient to defray the expenses of 5th St improvements Bluff St Cornelius Collins, Contractor July 24, 1867 Opening bids for grading and macadamizing 4th St and 7th St Jury, extending 7th St through Corriell's Addition Changing water ways on Mineral St August 1, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions Mrs. Valentine Bauer, remission of taxes R Scott, 16th St filled to grade H A Littleton, remission of taxes on personal property at the time he was not a citizen of Dubuque Rob McKinley, sidewalks on Jackson St, 19th St, 18th St, Couler Avenue T C Yates, Mr. Guernsey and others lots on Bluff St below the junction of Locust St Bowdish buildings on City property obstructed views P O'Halloran lighting street lamps Newman and Cooper, extended Dodge St through their land jury assessed damages August 1, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Evidence of indebtedness Petitions Henry Stecher, Assessor Assessment books P A Lorimer Bluff St macadamized William Rebman and J M Clay, bad condition 4th St to 14th St Resolution Resolved Bluff St opened and graded City Engineer, plans and specifications Published in the official papers James Pratt, city bonds induced August 1, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions John King improvement on 23rd St, Davis' Addition J Trudell, expense of the sidewalk over 8th St sewer T P Rood and W H Robison, gutter on 3rd St from Bluff to Summit grade established by Common Council, called Potter's Grade Resolution Resolved 3rd St grade expense of property holders abutting subscription by the parties to pay amount defraying expense of improvement August 1, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining jury in the matter of extension of 7th St to Hill st assess damages Opening a street through Kelly's land and Rodgers lots continuation of 7th St Edward Langworthy J H Parker John Mehlop John Gieger Nicholas Eighman C Collins Alex Hames John H Bartlett D G Scott Otto Junkerman George L Mathews Albert Homes? Mr. A J Quigley address the Council Appeal decision of the jury Resolution Resolved 7th St opened to Hill St plat in proper book August 1, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining 7th St to Hill St Petitions William L Faucette personal property tax condition of the alley east of Iowa St and between 6th St and 7th St Mrs. J W Newsburg and 50 other ladies asking that the Ordinance in regard to the sale of vegetables be suspended so far as to allow John Lukins to sell vegetables at petitioners houses on Bluff Ordinance to regulate markets August 1, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions George D Wood, sidewalk on Madison St and Seminary St 17th St and Main St Andrew Seaman opening of Rose St from 11th St to Lorimer Avenue Engineer survey streets, sewers, gutters Dodge St cleaning and paving 8th St sewer, Eagle Point Avenue Cleaning Iowa St Wharf master steamboats huckster stands lamp lighter, street lamps Weigh master of 1st Ward scales August 1, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining City Sexton, interments in Linwood Cemetery burial of paupers Opening of Iowa St through Marsh's addition pond of stagnant water, corner of Main St and 15th St Sidewalks on the various streets ordered in process of construction Eagle Point Avenue sewer Jury on the extension of 7th St Kelly property 5 Circus licenses Receipts on sale of lots in Linwood Cemetery M Levi August 1, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Auditor report on salaries of city officers Bill of W Smith, Justice of the Peace, fees in criminal cases City Attorney Trial of city cases information warrant trial for each day of 6 hours judgement reconisance Mittimus Order of discharge City is legally bound to pay the Justices fees E W Ceney City Attorney fees to constables for services rendered serving warrant, besides mileage subpoena attending trial committing to prison August 1, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Prosecution fails, costs cannot be collected Constable, certified by the Justice Petition of George R Foster, assessment for macadamizing Locust St find no authority to justify the Council in imposing a tax on any lot to defray the expense of macadamizing in frontof another Petition of George Zumhoff crossing of Locust St head of Main St Petition of L Follenweider, plank sidewalk 20th St from Eagle Point Bridge to Washington St M Morgan, 3rd St from Clay St to outer levee J A Rhomberg, Leonard Berg August 1, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining 1st Bridge to outer levee Bills for books and printing Fire Department, roll of Engine Company No. 2 members Mechanics Engine No. 3 Mr. Philip Sage appointed Engineer for the new Steam Engine salary arrival of the machine in Dubuque lamp posts north west corner of 4th St and Clay St George Zumhoff 5th St, Clay St Howard, Lesee of the Gas Works service pipes lamp post, corner of Iowa St and 8th St August 1, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining lamp post on Jones St between Iowa St and the levee Petitions M B Mulkern, Iowa St from 2nd St to the railroad depot Remonstrance of F Mangold and others, paving alley between Clay St and White St 6th St and 7th St Tax books, P M Guthrie obstruction of a wall in Grove St Resolution, plans and specifications Walnut St from Lorimer Avenue to 14th St notice to A McDaniels August 1, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Resolution City Marshal notify owner or their agents of lot on 13th St and Iowa St, fill to grade sinking water pond clean out and open gutters throughout the whole 3rd Ward overflowing water damaging streets and property sidewalks 8th St paving alley between White St and Clay St and between 9th St and 10th St Resolved enforce Ordinance regulating the hay market place where hay may be exposed for sale Enforce Ordinance providing for a penalty for neglecting to build sidewalks Billiard and saloon license August 1, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Billiard and saloon license Oatman and Sevens, Messrs Power and McHue bills for sidewalks on certain streets August 2, 1867 locating the Northern Line Packet Company wharfboat lead directly into Jones St Blanchard and Wellington beyond the upper limits of their franchise from the City rights and privileges of Ferry Company Thomas C Fassitt O P Shiras John Lucas August 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining sloughs between Main St, Iowa St, Jones St, 1st St prevent parties throwing filth in slough between 1st St and Jones St grading macadamizing paving 3rd St H Stecher, salary as assessor Protest of Abram S Bunting, new grade of 5th St High St graded at expense of property holders Street opened as follows, starting from 5th St to 3rd St, on the old corporation line venire to the Marshall summon jury, assessing damages August 2, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining City Engineer, grade on Southern Avenue in front of F Kemp's Brewery road bed above the door sill reduce grade to prevent damage to property Removal of Earth hill west of brewery Chicago Fire Department August 17, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Resignation of William Johnson as Wood Inspector J O Goddard D A McKenzie Communication from A J Davis, policeman pay increase Remonstrance of A McDaniel against any change in the usual rule relating to sidewalks about his lots Protest of owners of property against the Potter grade on 3rd St from Bluff St westward improvement of Locust St between 15th St and 16th St 5th St improvement Hill St improvement due D Shehan Kempf's brewery Southern Avenue improvement, balance due H Jordan bill for Mason work by James August 17, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining bill for Mason work by James Brophy, Hill St bill of D Shehan 5th St John Hays for work on 3rd St from Hill St to Alpine St improvement of Bluff St from 4th St to 14th St improvement of 5th St by C Collins Petition of S M Pollock in relation to Pine St gutter let off water Lorimer Avenue R J Gibbs lease of lower end of the levee for a grain warehouse D G Scott, proposed street along the Old Corporation Line from 3rd St to 5th St August 17, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petition of property owners on High St for sidewalk Petition of C K Morrill Walnut St, 11th St Improvement of Bluff St Resolution Resolved, grade of Pine St Petition of S M Pollock sidewalk at expense of property holders 3rd St improvement Order in favor of J G Peterson to apply on his contract for building new Engine House August 17, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Corporation line, A F Jaeger An Ordinance to prevent hogs running at large suspended specifications as to proposed Bluff St improvements consideration of next session Fire Department, sell one of the fire engines, hose carriages John Keenan, plans and specifications September 5, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining no quorum September 9, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining September 16, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Communication from Charles H Gregoire, taxes on north half of city lot DeWitt C Cram, attorney for George W Rogers, pay delinquent taxes Petitions A Levi and others, remit taxes of Mrs. Eliza Singer on lots E A Lull, B W Poor, change of grade on 11th St west from Bluff St to Grove St William L Bradley, Grove St A McDaniel Charles H Hargus, F J Cromer services as Marshal September 16, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Streets, alleys, bridges and gutters Supreme Court of the state of Iowa has recently decided against the legality of taxing the stock or shares in National Banks in the State of Iowa Collector cancel all taxes on shares or stock Resolution Resolved Recorder give notice in the Dubuque Times and Herald, assessment book for the current year has been received inspection by tax payers Section 4 of the Ordinance in relation to the levy and collection of taxes September 23, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining No quorum October 3, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining No quorum October 4, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petition of J A Rhomberg condition of Prospect Street Petition of City Sexton, increase of salary Auditor P M Guthrie, receipts for taxes Catharine Quigley wrongfully taxed Claims, City Attorney Petition of Michael McLaughlin, taxes on lot in Kelly's Addition G Becker, sidewalks on Madison St P O'Halloran, lighted lamps October 4, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Treasurer's report sales of cemetery lots Market Master Strasser paid for Central Market Scales City Sexton, interments in Linwood Cemetery receipts for wharfage City Attorney McCeeney, case of L K Bowditch, city had no right to lease the intersection of Locust St, Bluff St, 15th St street improvements scrip delivered to Newman and Cooper, payment of damages by the opening of Dodge St October 4, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petition of E Langworthy, receive tax on real estate without regard to taxes of former owner on personal property Communications of D C Cram, attorney for G W Rogers C H Gregoire, delinquent taxes Ordinance in relation to street railways Resolution City Engineer open and improve 7th St to Hill St Chief Engineer, Fire Department Protection Engine Company No. 2 Mechanics Fire Co Hose Company Washington Co Hawkeye Hose Co October 4, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petition of lamp lighter for additional pay recommended Proposed ordinance relating to street railways Verdict of the jury assessing damages in consequence of opening street along old corporation line Bluff St improvement Henry Stecker, City Assessor A McDaniel, alley given to the public claimed by F M Robinson Resolution Resolved Treasurer notice in the city papers, pay delinquent taxes sidewalk on Locust St between 12th St and 13th St R J Gibbs lease part of the lower levee October 4, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining all bills on Recorder's desk referred to Committee on Claims October 7, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Resolution Resolved levy on taxable property Road Tax, 3 mills on the dollar City Expense fund 2 mills on the dollar interest and principal bonds compromising and liquidating the old city indebtedness Ordinance, special interest T C Roberts, ownership of land on 7th St between block and inner slough Equalization of taxes Hay Weigher at West Dubuque, Robert McGivarn Engineer advertise for two weeks in official papers of the city for bids Bluff St, 4th St to 14th St contracts providing for work between 4th St and 6th St October 7, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Contracts, performance of work between 6th St and 14th St March 1, 1868 to September 1, 1868 Resolutions Special tax levied against lots belonging to estate of Thomas Kelly defraying expenses Hill St intersection of 7th St Marshal purchase cords of wood for offices at City Hall Mr. Bowdish, copy of the City Attorney's opinion in his case Honorable Tim Davis, taxes settled by the decision of the Supreme Court October 15, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining no quorum October 22, 1867 Communication from B W Lott, City Clerk of St. Paul Minnesota action of the Council of that city concerning Nobles Channeller James R Goodrich, sidewalk assessment against his undivided half of lots in L H Langworthy's Addition Petitions John M Grether, charged an exhorbiant price for sidewalks in East Dubuque Jacob Michel, residents of 5th St for removal of a brick stable at S W Corner of lot jury impanneled to assess damages Remonstrance of A Greenwald against improper improvement of 5th St from Bluff St to Hill St J A Rhomberg, grade of Hill St to Prospect St on High St E R Shankland, grade for Seminary St October 22, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions J T Hancock, grading High St and asking for a plank sidewalk Plans and specifications for improvement of Bluff St from 4th St to 14th St curbing School Board, sidewalk on 5th St Hill St to Alpine St Petition of Mrs. Singer for remission of taxes Special assessment against lot for grading and curbing done by William Rebman 16th St and 17th St on Locust St Jerry Boland 15th St and Locust St T M Faherty for material and work on Hill St October 22, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining City Engineer certificate in favor of D Sheehan for excavating on Hill St culvert foundation James Brophy for protection wall on Hill St and 5th St Road Fund J Boland for filling on 4th St between Main St and Locust St Special assessment, Hill St, improvements by Daniel Sheehan stoves for fire companies Gas supplied to the Engine House on Iowa St without expense of gas pipes to the City Resolution Resolved sidewalk laid on Locust St between 10th St and 11th St property holders personal notice Arrange with Mr. Pelan to repair Railroad Avenue bridge October 22, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Resolution repair Lorimer Avenue, Walnut St H T McNulty's gate N C Ryan and Mayor Graves examined claim of C Collins for work on 5th St west of Bluff St Bridge on Bee Branch road repaired notify property holders 8th St sidewalks November 7, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions W A Palmer, sidewalks Walnut St A Graham, Hill St J O'Hea Cantillon, agent of Farmer's Merchants Insurance Co, error in City Assessment C Collins, improvement of 5th St City Attorney report on liability of the City Resignation of Henry Kroll as City Sexton Citizens of Hill St, improvement not done according to contract Lamplighter's report Auditor report of salaries Interments in Linwood Cemetery street of old Corporation Line 3rd St to 5th St, extension of 7th St November 7, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining receipts from sale of lots in Linwood Cemetery M Levi Market Master, receipts from Central Market Hay Scales hucksters stands Weigh master at 1st Ward Scales Wharfmaster steamboats lumber wood wharfage collected West Dubuque dedication of an alley in McDaniels subdivision T C Roberts, riparian rights and the ownership of land on 7th St between Block and inner slough P M Guthrie November 7, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Fire Department Hawkeye Hose Company No 1 Petition of citizens for removal of a brick stable on 5th St at the foot of the Bluff Ordinance to regulate the fire department bids for Bluff St improvement Weighmaster at West Dubuque for missing reports and settlement of accounts Bill of S Williams grading and macadamizing of Bluff St between 6th St and 7th St C Collins lowest rate Patrick Hayden, city bonds held by him be paid Board of Supervisors, providing work for prisoners November 7, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining removal of plank sidewalk, Southern Avenue collecting amount due for laying sidewalks in front of lots Resolution, east side of High St graded from Walnut St to the property owned by E M Woodworth assessed against the owners of the abutting property High St, residence of B A Griffin brought to grade Bill of R Moriell for culverts on High St Marshal notify property holders on Jones St from Locust St to Bluff St D Shehan, Hill St improvement J Boland, filling on Locust St between 15th St and 16th St Samuel Elmer cleaning market and Jo Eidler John Crowler John Hayes for masonry November 7, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Hetherington, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining John Hayes bill 3rd St November 15, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Communication of Edward Stimpson, asking for deduction of taxes assessed H S Hetherington resignation Resignation of Henry Kroll as City Sexton election for successor Gottfried Gmehle elected James Hughes H P Ward elected alderman 4th Ward authority of Mr. Graham that Hill St between 3rd St and 5th St was in bad condition November 15, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Resolution suspending street improvements Offices of Engineer and Street Commissioner vacant after this date The suit of Sarah Lee Porter vs. John Thompson and others for the City of Dubuque compromised National State Bank City stood in great need of funds to compromise the indebtedness of the City Gelpcke, Frederick, Kentgen city bonds at par indemnify John Thompson from personal liability Petition of J A Rhomberg, Prospect St as extends from High St, Coriells Addition Julien Avenue street vacated Mrs. E M Ogilby (J K Duncan agent) Bill of J Boland, filling Locust St between 15th St and 16th St November 26, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions Harriet Wells for pay for certain walls built by her late husband Hill St Alex Young, alleged error in assessment of his moneys and credits M M Hayden for services Treasurer receipt to Powell Smith for Saloon license Main St owners and occupants scrape up mud in front of their places into heaps Jackson Square between 15th St and 17th St Resolution Resolved alley between Main St and Iowa St from 3rd St to 4th St paved Flagging the alley, 9th St Main St Locust St November 26, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining grade High St Ald Kingman elected President Pro Tem December 5, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining New Standing Committees, resignation of Ald. Hetherington Joseph Hug, opening an alley in rear of lots in Corriell's Dubuque Petition of Joseph Giger, prevention of the erection of a wooden stable on the block on the east side of Clay St between 4th St and 5th St Petition of P A Lorimier, permission of grading Bluff St E Ratcliff, location of a hack stand on 5th St between Main st and Locust St Frederick Wise, sidewalk Bradstreets Addition December 5, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petition of John Crowley for work on Locust St and Bluff St Patrick Mack, well on Southern Avenue Market Master receipts sale of lots in Linwood Cemetery petition of C Collins, work on 5th St City Sexton Gmehle watchman on outer levee take place of Daniel Wall interments in cemetery West Dubuque scales Auditor's report December 5, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Street Commissioner report Wharf master report steamboats, lumber, cords Stove in the Council Chamber Daniel Shehan's 8th St work Hill St work Powell Smith Saloon License Samuel Elmer's bill for George Strasser Central Market House Bill of Haversley and Stott, damages to steam engine C H Hargus work done by William Rebman December 5, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Bill of William Rebman grading Locust St between 12th St and 13th St Main St to Locust St City Attorney Remit taxes of Catharine Quigley special assessment against property on 5th St defraying expense of grading and improving 5th St by C Collina Printing, pay Palmer, Winhall and Co for tax books Petition of J Boland pay for backing pavement on Locust St between 15th St and 16th St December 5, 1867 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining taxes of Dubuque Harbor Co Bills William Meyer, Justice of the Peace Petition of W A Palmer, sidewalk on Walnut St expense of property holders mayor and aldermen salaries Steam Engine Co January 2, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions John D Bush, continuation and improvement of Lorimer Avenue Peter Klein license for selling meat L Bradley, money paid for him at illegal city tax sales Mrs. P Mulligan, refunding taxes paid by error of assessment T E Frith, permission to carry his bone factory business in Langworthy Hollow John Richman, investigation of the assessment of their steam William Beck, reduction of Billiard Table license William Rebman establishment of grade on Bluff St, 14th St, Locust St, 16th St, Main St William Meyer, J P 35 arrests made interments in Linwood Cemetery January 2, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Sexton's report graves dug without charge West Dubuque Weigh Master 1st Ward Scales Weigh Master O'Donald auditor's report, salaries of officers lamplighter sale of cemetery lots M Levi An Ordinance to establish and regulate the fire department Abel E Skinner, salary Edward Stimson assessed personal property January 2, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining H A Littleton, remitting taxes Howard McArthur M M Hayden Williams and Potter committee on Fire Departments C Collins, Bluff St improvement Resolutions Resolved special tax ordered for 3rd St lots on 3rd St benefit of J Boland, Contractor City Records, expenditures bridge repairs, bridge building County Supervisors January 2, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Supervisors, County of Dubuque, collection of County Bridge tax Bills John McCoy putting trussel work under plank sidewalks intersection of 5th St, Hill St, assessed to the owners of abutting property sidewalk leading to Pelan's Mill Ald. Ward Petitions Ann Tierney, lots in Quigley's subdivision, remit all city taxes Pay C J Richards, time served as Street commissioner C C Coakley delinquent taxes, pay for labor A W Richmond's taxes lumber in the Central Market House Jacob Roth, rent rooms in the basement of market house John Blake, city scrip January 2, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining John Blake, city scrip payment of taxes Assessment for culvert on 5th St Bluff St J H Thedinga, Mrs. Sullivan Resolution Resolved Board of Trade, relative to protecting the interests of Dubuque before the legislature on the subject of railroad tariffs Settlement of questions arising relative to the collection of the delinquent taxes Hawkeye Hose Co B W Lott, Esq City Clerk of St. Paul Minnesota, relative to Col Nobles' Channeller Memorial of the Dubuque, La Crosse, and St. Paul Pilot's Association Bill of John P Herkes, services as constable Engineers of Fire Department John Pier, Jeremiah Howard January 2, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Assistant Engineer, J A Parker, John Pier Several of the principal cities of Iowa had appointed special representatives to Des Moines interests of those cities during the next session of the legislature in relation to charter and railroad intersects Resolution Resolved, special assessment on lots on Bluff St between 4th St and 5th St Ordinance for the benefit of Frank Byer, Contractor Market Master report for December Central Market Scales February 6, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions M Heinsheimer, relative to alleged mistake in assessment Communication from J B Howard, resigning office of Chief Engineer of the Fire Department W H Rumpf, preventing teams from running away Schiller Lodge I.O.O.F. William Rebman and other property holders on Bluff St from 14th St to the intersection of Locust St filling 15th St from Bluff St to Locust St J Boland, owners of property along 3rd St refused to pay him for improving Keohler Brothers propose to remove from Galena to Dubuque to erect a packing and slaughterhouse assurance of protection Eagle Point H A Rooney, owner of Mineral Lot on Air Hill St and 5th St February 6, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petitions S M Pollock, interests for services as City Judge George Hosgrave, remission of taxes William Meyer, J P T Murphy, assessment of personal property Jackson County F Beyer, owners of property along Bluff St between 4th St and 5th St culvert Reports and Bills of William Meyer lamplighter salaries of city officers Central Market Hay Scales February 6, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining City Sexton, interments in Linwood Cemetery digging graves Weighmaster R McGivern, receipts from West Dubuque scales Ordinance regulating the wharfage to be collected on lumber rates of wharfage to transient dealers Communication of A A Cooper, building assessed to him since destroyed by fire Jacob Kurtz, tax sales of lots in Dreibelbis Addition, illegal Bills and Claims Howard and McArthur John Bell Shiras, Ballon, Vandazee Pelan and Randall P C Morhiser H F Rice A Rinehart John McMahon Perry and Pitschner Martin Frank George Strasser Henry Jordan H Maner A Schill Rouse and Dean A Roberts and Co McDermott and Mann J S Williams Williams and Potter February 6, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining price for team for hauling steam fire engine to and from fires Platt Smith, proposed Dunleith and Dubuque railroad bridge, plat Street crossings, waterways Pay Ex-Mayor, John Thompson Martin Delany, city scrip John Blake, city scrip, obtained a judgement againt the City Assessor, relative to the taxes of Mrs. M Cavanaugh Communication of E Langworthy, relating to the tax of 1858 lots in East Dubuque February 6, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Petition of W L Bradley, changing width of Grove St Renting the lower market house Fire Department, Fire Companies Washington Engine Co Hawkeye Hose Co Protection Engine Co Mechanics Co A J Cook for chief engineer Mr. Sage, Engineer of Steam Fire Engine would resign An Ordinance amending the ordinance establishing the amount of license to be charged upon Billiard tables A McKee Charges against Rev H B Holmes Ald Shiras, attended session of the legislature at Des Moines special assessment February 6, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining special assessment against property 3rd St, defraying expense of grading lots on street, alley J Boland, contractor extra clerk hire during C C Coakley additional for collection of delinquent taxes F Kempf's bill for work on Southern Avenue D A Mahony, boarding City prisoners Joseph Schuchart repairs about City Hall Howard and McArthur, bill of M Mohr, foreman of Fire Company C Collins claim upon the City attention of the legislature to several of legislation important to our city February 6, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Resolution Resolved Ordinance regulating the wharfage on lumber be published Iowa Staats Zeitung and National Democrat Ordinance prohibiting the further erection of buildings in which steam boilers are used in such localities or streets thickly settled with private residences or storehouses to prevent the destruction of property and life Keep competent engineer in employment steam engines February 17, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Communication from Committee appointed by public meeting of citizens together with some resolutions Proposed Railroad and wagon road bridge between Dubuque and Dunleith Special message relating to the bridge question urging the Council not to grant any further rights or privileges to the Dubuque and Dunleith Bridge Company guarantee the construction of a public highway for wagons, teams, and foot passengers Dubuque Harbor Company Addition February 17, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining City Attorney in connection with the committee appointed by the citizens exclude anyone that is directly interested in the bridge March 5, 1868 Graves, Ryan, Lucas, Smith, Fassitt, Pleins, Shiras, Ward, Kingman, Jaeger, Weining Bills paid A Y McDonald Asa Horr Dubuque Cabinet Association T C Roberts, assignee of H Markell William Rebman Newburgh and Crummer Joseph Schucart Grosvenor and Harger A Cragin D A Mahony Kane C Nitterauer M M Hayden C J Richards Howard and McArthur John McMahan Martin Canning duties of sealers of weights and measures