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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1898
Page
5
The Marshfield Common Council met at City Hall chaired by Mayor Lora. Aldermen debated street light poles ordinances, library funding, and a claim by August Furstenberg for city public works work with council approval for payment. The session approved budgets, committee appointments, and ordered reports and bills processed, with a death notice for Mrs. Decker prompting a formal tribute.
The ordinance prohibits erection or placement of telegraph telephones or pipes in alleys and highways within the City of Ansepson Cam BLN of Calpor with stated penalties. It details the franchise, authority of the Board of Public Works, and conditions for landlords and corporations to comply. It sets terms for penalties, enforcement, and passage by the council on Ded 21 with Yes voting.
The mayor and city council enact rules to regulate and protect sidewalks in Marshfield. Prohibits blocking streets with carts or vehicles except limited hours, and bans altering surfaces or tearing pavement. Violations carry fines up to ten dollars per day, with enforcement by Public Works. The ordinance sets permitting, penalties, and timelines, and repeals earlier ordinances. It is approved by Mayor Henry Horn and City Clerk Thomas, dated December 21, 1908.
Ordinance No 139 and amendments require street trees on specified streets. If owners fail to comply the street commissioner must plant trees and report to the council with location and costs. The measure becomes law after approval on December 24, 108.
Notice invites bids for furnishing and constructing services for Wood county projects in Wisconsin including Linckn Shirry Hoel Maranield Tlebfeld Auparndals Millinlore and the city of Marshfield. Bids due December 10 require certified checks or bonds and must be approved by the undersigned. Contract awarded by the Wood County Superintendent of Poor Edger Methees.
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