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1876 April Council ProceedingsApril 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Petitions J Pickley, nuisance in East Dubuque Delinquent tax Mrs. Lavan Mrs. Shannon Mary Markey Ann Stuart Michael Buchman Welford Johnson John Deery M K Sawyer A Graham Joseph Herod A Streinz James Crawford J L Dickinson Charles Ohnesgeorge T S Wilson Joseph A Rhomberg C N Clark and Co, improvement of 7th St April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Petitions James Rowan, reconsider action in relation to H W Sanford's Addition E Langworthy remonstrating against the improvement of 5th St James Hughes, appropriation for the Eagle Point Ferry Michael Cremer, placing of a policeman on duty on Couler Avenue F H Fincke, transfer lot in Linwood from G H Otte change in Cemetery Record John Schwagler, sidewalk at Eagle Point 5th Ward Auditor Jennings monthly report, salaries due Lamplighter O'Halloran T S Nairn, Secretary of Linwood Cemetery Association, interments in Linwood Cemetery April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Captain Ryder, persons employed on street work John Moloney Peter Thielen James Moloney John McMahon Jerry Griffin Fred Hess Joseph Leute John Lacey Thomas Harren John Ney John Klauer Patt Bannon Dennis Dorgan James Murray James Downey C Lohrmann Felix Agnew Nich Willett Peter Sheridan Michael Flynn John Nagel, perches of rock N C Ryan, weighed drafts at the 1st Ward scales West Dubuque Scales Wood measurer Waring, cords of wood Market Master Pier, draughts weighed at Central Market Scales April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Expense of Board of Prisoners City Engineer Knowlton, street improvement during fiscal year System of sewerage for the City, plat surface of the ground in and about your city Chicago E L Chesbrough, Consulting Engineer April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Verbal report of the Finance Committee thorough examination of the books and accounts of Treasurer Riordan Petition of Joseph McKeon, judgement in his favor against the City, Attorney Lyon Doings and expenditures of the several departments of the City Government, sources and amounts of receipts and modes of expenditures present resources and liabilities of the City Schulte and Wagner Mayor of Atlanta Georgia J K Graves, renewal of the Gas Company contract F Kleinschmidt, 14th St sewer April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Delinquent Tax, petition of Catherine Schueler tax for 1875 remitted William Proctor, Levin's Addition Catherine McEvoy, remission of tax for 1875 Petitions Johanna Broderick Ann Dowling, Cox's Addition C Becker, merchandise assessment W J Woods, Union Addition Tax sale to Hintrager T S Nairn, secretary of Linwood Cemetery Association April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Tax of the subdivision of Linwood Cemetery Association sale of lots in the Levi Ground Petitions George B Hamilton, assessment on property mineral lot Prospect Hill merchandise John D Bush, erroneous sale of lots in Mount Pleasant addition Hintrager Thomas Yates Mary A Linton April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Petition of John Moran William Faust Mrs. Meehan T F Koepfle Charles W Ware Public Grounds and Buildings, claim of the Dubuque Water Company use of two taps in the Market House and City Hall Bill of Ham and Carver, Printing Messrs Woodruff and Perkins payment City Attorney, petition of William Hintrager Set aside sale D E Lyon Richards willing to pay for the sidewalk laid on Locust St April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler City Attorney, report on the petition of Thomas Finn, street work done in 1867 In law there is no power to grant the prayer in my opinion D E Lyon Balance due on salary Committee meeting of the whole Recovering of the Council, Committee of the whole reported on the petition of McDonough and Grimm Philip Pfersch Thomas Finn, opinion of the City Attorney, adverse to the prayer of the petitioner April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Plan and system of sewerage recommended by Engineer Knowlton Plat of H W Sanford's Addition to the City of Dubuque Order in favor of the judges and clerks of the late election Plank sidewalk on Couler Avenue by John McCoy, Contractor Special tax be levied on lots and parcels of real estate April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Special tax be levied on lots and parcels of real estate A S Bunting, Davis Farm Addition City Recorder issue a venire to the City Marshal Opening a street over Dorgan's Subdivision Jury empanelled discharged without making any assessment of damages Resolution Resolved that the City Recorder issue another venire Chapter 25 of the Revised Ordinances April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler City Treasurer Riordan taxes paid special assessment M Dunn G Blocklinger Telegrams to New York Bill for Fire Department Special Assessment, James Doyle Resolution Resolved order drawn on treasury Engineer report D E Lyon, retiring City Attorney sincere thanks, appreciation of the faithful and valuable counsel Presiding officer, Hon James Cushing feelings of regret we part with the retiring members who have labored with us in our efforts to maintain the credit and continue the advancement of our beloved city April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Wilson Avenue, defray expenses of removing John Harris' house Bills paid W H Knowlton George B Woodworth C H McMaster John McCoy Philip Pier Lagen and Sons Sol Turck Engine Co Hansen and Linehan Ryder and Fry Charles Morris J K Graves, Engine Co Dubuque Water Co C G Carleton Key City Hook and Ladder Co Patt McMahon John O'Meara Hugh Kavanaugh Henry Stecher Charles Ohnesgeorge Fred Neudorf Howard and McArthur P B Martin A T Cook Ham and Carver Woodruff and Perkins T A Gniffke April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Claims George W Finn T O'Sullivan E V Hayden, City Attorney Charles J Rogers Dubuque Cabinet Makers Association John Reinecke Rouse and Dean Mrs. Wemott, Howard and Co Committee on Fire Recorder opened Ballot Boxes, Vote canavassed in open Council Election Results Election Returns Mayor George B Burch Treasurer Dan Riordan H C Darrah Recorder C G Hargus Auditor F G Brandt John H Carroll April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Recorder opened Ballot Boxes, Vote canavassed in open Council Election Results Election Returns Marshal George W Finn Charles Gilliam City Attorney Thomas S Wilson D E Lyon City Assessor Henry Stecher M Dowling Township Assessor Henry Stecher R O Anderson in favor of selling acre of Mineral lot Against Aldermen 1st Ward Arthur McCann John O' Neill 2nd Ward Philip Pier Theo Altmann 3rd Ward J O'Hea Cantillon N E Amsden 4th Ward M M Walker George W Burton 5th Ward John M Lillig Peter Oeth April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Mayor Cushing Valedictory Address Will of the people expressed at the ballot box Men's minds will differ but all meant well April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler . April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler . April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler . April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler . April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler . April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Experience and observation as Mayor Carry with us to private life a vivid remembrance of our respective efforts to promote the public good and the prosperity of our beloved city Inaugural Address - Mayor Burch Reorganization of the City Government and bringing new and inexperienced men to the discharge of great and important trusts The evil of the times seems to be official debauchery, a wanton disregard of public fail and public duty, utter indifference to moral responsibility share of criticism and censure merit the rebuke of the people public condemnation is not always just April 6, 1876 Cushing, Quigley, Lagen, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, Maclay, Blumenauer, Fengler Inaugural Address - Mayor Burch will do the very best he can good, economical, honest and wise administration of city affairs united, harmonious, patient application to the work before us responsible servants, not masters of the people Justice to all and injury to none highest good of all the people in public affairs is comparatively limited wants and necessities of the City utmost degree of cordiality and reciprocity of good feeling and general unity of action April 7, 1876 Burch, Quigley, McCann, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, ?????, Blumenauer, Lillig . Oath of Office Standing Committees Finance Ordinance Claims Streets Harbors Markets Public Grounds and Buildings Printing Police Fire Delinquent Tax Newly elected City Officers Dan Riordan F G Brandt George W Finn Henry Stecher April 7, 1876 Burch, Quigley, McCann, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, ?????, Blumenauer, Lillig T S Wilson, City Attorney Oath of Office W H Knowlton, Engineer William Waring, Wood measurer Wharfmaster Adam Pier, market master N C Ryan, weigher at 1st Ward Scales salaries of city officers bonds of officers April 7, 1876 Burch, Quigley, McCann, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, ?????, Blumenauer, Lillig Bonds of City Officers Resolution Resolved Dubuque Daily Times and Daily Herald declared official papers of the City City Printing National Demokrat declared the official German paper Captain Ryder employ a sufficient number of teams collect the cost from abutting property owners April 7, 1876 Burch, Quigley, McCann, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, ?????, Blumenauer, Lillig Petitions Casper Wilky, appointment of marketmaster E R Shankland, fees as a U.S. Deputy Marshal D W Linehan, horses for fire department John O'Halloran, lighting street lamps Improvement of Julien Avenue extension T O Sullivan, Recorder pro tem April 12, 1876 Burch, Quigley, McCann, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, ?????, Blumenauer, Lillig John Hodgdon, grade of Bluff St from 14th St to 17th St Opinion of City Attorney Lyon City Recorder Hargus, sidewalks laid by John McCoy B E Agard, change of grade on 17th St George W Jones, improvement of 14th St John Finzell, opening a street in Ham's Addition John Lucas, improving St Mary's Street C J Corkery, new street from Seminary St Bridget Bird, claiming damages of injuries sustained on account of a defective sidewalk April 12, 1876 Burch, Quigley, McCann, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, ?????, Blumenauer, Lillig Ingram, Kennedy and Day, improvement of 7th St G B Rand, improvement of 5th St extension Mrs. Magdalena Miller, reduction of assessment J A Rhomberg, improvement of streets near Eagle Point T S Nairn, Secretary of the Linwood Cemetery Association tax cancelled Linwood Cemetery Association, sale of lots in the Levi Ground M Ham, grading done in Ham's Addition George Crane, legal services in the case of Roche vs. the City E O Duncan, sidewalk on Julien Avenue Albinger and Winter petition April 12, 1876 Burch, Quigley, McCann, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, ?????, Blumenauer, Lillig Resolution Resolved lots in East Dubuque have become a nuisance by being subject to be covered with stagnant water lots filled to proper height so as to abate such a nuisance Revised Ordinances of the City of Dubuque City Marshal enforce Section 2 of Chapter 40 Elm St between 12th St and 13th st Appointing a hay scale, weigher for West Dubuque April 12, 1876 Burch, Quigley, McCann, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, ?????, Blumenauer, Lillig 17th St from the East Side of Clay St to the west side of Main St improved Engineer plans and specifications Resolution Resolved order in favor of Conrad Becker, Delinquent Tax Warner Lewis, County Recorder recording deeds of right of way of Brad Street Extension F T Walker, Resolution completing the opening of Wilson Avenue house of John Harris necessary steps to ascertain the amount of delinquent taxes on the tax books for back years Auditor to open his books properly T O'Sullivan, Recorder pro tem April 20, 1876 Burch, Quigley, McCann, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, ?????, Blumenauer, Lillig Meeting called for the purpose of taking measure towards getting up a becoming celebration on the coming centennial 4th of July Centennial Anniversary of American Independence City and County, glorious occasion public meeting of the citizens at the City Hall Court House April 20, 1876 Burch, Quigley, McCann, Linehan, Pier, Wunderlich, Cantillon, Walker, ?????, Blumenauer, Lillig City Engineer, draw plans and specifications of a wall built on Dodge St, extending the length of the new sewer dug by Linehan, protect street from being washed away Johnson Avenue T O'Sullivan, Recorder pro tem