Joliet Mayor proposes artesian wells cistern plan for fire water
In a message to the Common Council the mayor outlines using existing artesian wells to create cisterns next to Scott and Clinton streets and near Exchange Street. He plans parallel curbstone tanks with valves distributing water to engines, aiming for winter reliability and testing before broader adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Scott and
Clinton Streets
Exchange Street
Copra Avenue
Water reservoirs to be tested and city bonds to be negotiated
The aldermen and mayor met at city hall with Mayor Steel in the chair. A committee reported favorable on water reserves at Scott and Clinton and Exchange Street with bids for arched and flat covers. Resignations, fire wardens, and budget measures were discussed as bonds and indebtedness were contemplated.
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Steel
Browne
Flack
Sehring
Davidson
McDonald
Murphy
Sandiford
Stoos
Hicks
Mather
Scott and
Clinton Streets
Exchange Street
Cagwin Avenue
Kramer
Henry Rubb
Lafontaine
Center Street
Pemake
East Side Street and Bridge Committee
Washington Street
G. P. Jones
Will County Bank
W.wood
Collins Street
Columbia
Hook-And-Ladder
Sebring
Fire Department
Browne, Mather
Scarcity of brick delays several buildings in prospect
The notice cites brick scarcity causing delays on multiple building projects. It mentions Mr. D. Ward's illness and Henry Westphal's pardon for murder in Beecher. Mason & Plants receive lumber, dock improvements underway, and references to local figures like Edward Ferguson and Pastor Rev J M Caldwell amidst various anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect
Mason & Plants
J. M. Caldwell
Ottawa ‘Street Methodist Church
Richard
Rolling Mill
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Gentlemen of the Common Council
D’arcey
Hhe Council
Cain
Committee On
Mr. D
Ward
Henry Westphal
Beecher
William Trask
Michael Powers
Richard Yates
Justice Hendricks
Edward Ferguson
Charivaris
Be, T. Chase
E. B. Shaw
E.t.chase &Co
Insurance, Real Estate and Loan Agency
Sia
Lancashire
Phoenix
National
Glen Falls
England
Hartford
New York
Scottishscommercial
Franklin, Fire Association
Farmers
ST. Joseph
Life Ins. Company
B & Annuity Company
Scotland
Philadelphia
York
ST. Louis
Missouri
Capital & Assets
Life Ins
Capital
E.T. Chase & CO
Jefferson St
Joliet, Il
Columbia Street
Liberty Street
Clay Street
Herkimer Street
Macomber’s Rd
Fair Ground
Car
Benton St
Eastern Avenue
Ottawa Street
Chicago Street
Gardner Street
Jefferson Street
Washington St
Macomber Avenue
Joliet Street
Will County
Scotchman
Macomber & Ingalls
Real Estate and Loan Agents
Bashment Masonic Block
Connor, Larkin & Co
Geo. H. Ward
Sts Thin
Coner
Ottawa and
Jefferson Streets
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