The Wahpeton times. [volume], October 10, 1907, Image 1

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CITY COUNCIL.
Regular meeting of Wahpe
ton Citv Council, Oct. 7th, 1907,
Mayor Eberley presiding. Al
dermen present, Forkner, Rob
inson, Schneller,'Hess, Gillen,
Gilles and Voves. Minutes of
last regular meeting read, cor
rected and approved.
Motion carried that the mat
ter of putting in water service
for Mrs. Eckes' property, on
Third street and J. Lehna's
property, near pump house, be
^referred to the water supply
committee with power to act.
Motion carried that the mat
ter of adjusting plans for found
ation for boiler to be placed in
pump house, be referred to the
water supply committee with
power to act.
Motion carried that the pur
chasing committee be author
ized to buy furniture needed
for the use of firemen.
Motion carried that the mat
ter of changing catch basin
near P. Simonson's property be
referred to the sewer commit
tee with power to act.
Motion carried that the Chief
of fire department be author
ized to have all unserviceable
hose repaired and made fit for
service.
Alderman Schneller reported
progress of finance committee
in tegard to perfecting title of
water works plant.
Motion carried that the peti
tion for abating taxes of Mrs.
Downey be rejected.
Motion carried that the mat
ter of building a coal shed at
pump house be referred to the
ha in it
power to act.
Motion carried that the water
supply committee be author-)
ized to place a valve in water
works system near pump house
to control water pressure.
Justice Basom's quarterly re
port presented and motion car
ried to refer the sa me to the
finance cqmmittee.
Water works engineer's re
port showing 67 t« ns 1,426 lbs.
coal used during Sept. present
ed and motion carried to place
same on file.
Motion made that the sewer
committee notify Mr. Porritt
that the progress being made1
on sewer work is unsatisfac
tory and that work must be
pushed more rapidly and that
the city will hold him' respon
sible for any damages because
of delay in work.
Motion carried that two of
the catch basins on 8th street
and two on 9th street in Sewer
Dist. No. 4, be not built and
that the sewer committee be in
structed to locate the ones built
at these places mentioned.
H. Albrecht's official bond
and oath of office as city asses
sor presented, and motion car
ried to place it on file and ap
prove the same.
The city auditor's semi-an
nual report presented and mo
tion carried to refer the same
to the finance committee.
Motion carried that the bill
of Connolly Bros, of $369,74 and
bill of The American Well Co.,
of $306.69, be referred to the
purchasing committee with
power to act.
Motion carried that the bill
of H. G. Rasmus
son, of $5.00, be
referred to the Board of Health,
they to report at the next meet
ing.
Copyright 1907 by Hart Schaffner & Marx
Motion carried that the bill
of John J. Junge, of $8.00, be re
duced to $5.00 and allowed.
Motion carried that the bill
of V. McMichael, of $20.50, be
referred to the finance commit
tee with power to act.
Motion carried that the bill of
McCulloch Rohinpon Lumber
Co, of $7019, be referred to side
walk committee with power to
act.
Motion carried that bill of R.
H. Cughan, of $25.50, be laid on
the table.
Motion carried that the bill of
the Brookings Cement Co, of
$}23 20, be referred to the com
mittee on sidewalks and streets
with power to act.
Motion carried that the bill
of the Northern Electric Co., of
$260X0, be referred to the street
committee with power to act.
The following billa were pre
sented and read and motion
carried to pay the same out of
their respeeti ve funds:
WATERWORKS FUND.
Thos McCabo. sal
Herman Junge
O Qulnn, sal MO, sundries |2 3
A Uilles, board for Palmer.
GNHyCo, freight
WAHPETON, RICHLAND 00., NOETH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1007.
..$#.% oo
.... 50 00
.... 62 30
.... 1500
.... 81 40
American Well Co. exp of well expert.. 131 AO
108 63
27 67
7 00 I
28 80 I
8 40
1 00
Zenith Purnaco Co, coal
John Maresh. labor
Wensel Stovik
Joseph Vodova
Thos Novok
RV McMichael
American Well Co. air compressor 1145 95
Improvement Bulletin, advertising 11 80
W Deltz, cash adv. for hav 6 85
GENERAf, FUND.
John Donovan, salary 50
no
Wm Deltz 80 00
Ed Hartwell .. 50 00
Matt Huiuerlik 45 no
Chas Wolfe 90 83
"Chas Youttgquist 39 16
W Purdon 25 00
John Early, special police.... ..... 6 00
E Rice 3 00
James Purdon ft Co, rent 15 00
Wenanl «tni»lk, lnhnr 11 00
John Maresh 24 73
Joseph Vodova
Thos Novok
O I
Fall is Here
Heiiance Hose Co, attending Area 58 80
Mazepp* Hook and Ladder Co., same... 83 40
W A Eftker, engineer services si 80
John Towrle, work on fire apparatus... 17 95
W ti Carter, insurance 10
Have You Bought THat
New Suit or Overcoat?
It's an easy matter for you to satisfy yourself in clothes this Fall
if you come here to do it.
We have a complete line of the Fnmous Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Suits and Overcoats now ready for your careful inspection.
Our line of McKibbin Hats is complete. is hat rivals any $5
hat in the market.
For Shoes we have all the latest, up-to-date styles.
HATS
WE INVITE YOU TO VISIT OUR STORE ANO INSPECT OUR STOCK BEFORE BUYING
The Home of
HART, SGHAFFHER & MARX DLOTHES, MIBBIN HATS,
WILSON BROS. SHIRTS AND'ROYAL BLUE SHOES.
Yours for Business,
35
W A^ptnwall, sundries 3 B0
Globe laaette Printing Co. supplies 6 SO
John Gllloley, police docket 18 00
Mayor Eberley appointed
Chas. E Quinn at* police.
Motion carried that the ap
pointment of Chas. E. Quinn as
police be confirmed.
Motion carried that we ad
journ. WM. R. PURDON,
City Auditor.
"QUISOY ADAMS SAWYER."
In the stage production of
"Quiucy Adams Sawyer" the
essential features of Charles
Felton Pidgin's famous New
England novel of he same
nanre have been followed, and
t,hey are said to have been
handled to extremely clever
advantage. It is a distinctly
enjoyable piece, both in itself
and in the ingeniously natural
work of the people presenting
it. The production to be seen
here for a night at Opera
House, Wednesday, Oct. 16th,
by the way, is the same in every
detail of scenic production and
cast as seen during the New
York run recently at the Acade
my of Music. There is a laugh
almost everywhere, despite the
teftder seriousness pertaining
to Alice Pettengill's pathetic
feature as the much loved blind
girl and to her value as the
central feature of the love story.
It is a most entertaining pic
ture of rural life, and
prosented
on quite a different plan from
any other bucolic drama. Its
features and typical characters
are a id to be exceptionally
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ANNUAL MEETING OF CLUBS.
N. Dak. Federation of Women's
Clubs Held Here Oct 16,17,18.
The annual meeting of the
North Dakota Federation of
Women's Clubs will be held in
this city Oct. 16,17 and 18.
The railroads will grant a rate
of 1 3-5 fare on the certificate
plan. Everv club is urged to
send two delegates, that the at
tendance may be sufficient to
secure the reduced rates.
Following is the program
and list of officers:
Pres Mrs. Frank White, Val
ley City V-Pres., Mrs. Joseph
Carhart, Mayville Rec. Sec.,
Miss. Hilda Sutterlund, Bis
marck Cor. Sec., Miss Minnie
an N el so a it
Tress., Mrs. C. F. Amidon, Far
go Auditor,-Mrs. L. W. Gam
mons, Mi not Gen. Fed. Sec.,
Mrs. Grant S. Ha r, St.
Thomas.
Wednesday Morning.
9:00—Meeting of Board of Di
rectors.
10:30—Called to order.
Invocation— Rev. E. P. Moll.
Music.
Welcome to the City—
F.E.Smith, Pres. Com. Club
Address of Welcome—
Mrs. W. R. Purdon, Pres.
Women's Literary Club
Response—Mrs. R.M.Pollock,
Fargo.
Report of Credential Com
mittee.
Song—America.
Afternoon Session.
Reports of Officers.
Reports of standing commit
tees.
Appointment of-committees.
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Wednesday Evening.
Reception at State School of
Science given by faculty.
Thursday Morning.
9:00—Business session.
9:30—Roll call of clubs.
Thursday Afternoon.
1:30—Informal ballot.
2:00— Round Table— "What
Should Interest Club Women."
Literature—Mrs. E.G. Burch,
Wahpeton.
Education—Mrs. W. L. Stock
well, Grafton.
Civic Improvement Mrs.
Wm. McKinney, ValleyCity
Att—Mrs. H. F. Bolley, Fargo
General Discussion.
Thursday Evening.
Address—W. R. George, the
Founder of the George
Junior Republic in N. Y.
Friday Morning.
8:30—Board meeting.
9:00—Election of Officers.
9:30—Precedent's address, Mrs.
Elsie Hadley White, Valley
City.
10:00— Business Session—Un
finished Business.
12:30^—Luncheon.
Friday Afternoon.
2.00—Presentation of Officers.
2:30—Musical program, local
talent.
Piano Duet—Mrs. and Miss
Moll.
Vocal Solo—Mrs. L. W. Meck
stroth.
Reading—"A Scrap of Col
lege Lore"—Miss Perry.
Song—Ladjfs' Trio.
Piano Solo—Miss Lura Muir.
Song—Club Daughters.
Musical numbers will be giv
en at intervals throughout the
session.
Adjournment.
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Copyright 1907 by Hart Schaffner & Marx
BRECKENRIDCE. MINN.