01-20-1904 VCM
Filed January 16, 1904: Official oaths of H.B. Nickerson, Justus DeBooy and J.H. Romdeune,
Trustees; A.H. Nickerson, President of Council; W.F. Chadbourne, Recorder; E.H. Davis,
Justice of the Peace.
VILLAGE OF ELK RIVER COUNCIL MEETING
January 20, 1904
Common Council met in Recorder’s office.
Present: A.H. Nickerson, Pres.; J. DeBooy, H.B. Nickerson and J.H. Romdeune, Trustees;
W.F. Chadbourne, Village Recorder.
Meeting called to order by President.
The following bills were presented and on motion allowed and orders drawn for their respective
amounts:
W.E.L. Crozier, gasoline oil for street lamps up to and including bill of Jan. 14, $18.20
Geo. Goodin, testing engine, $1.50
The bill of John Arrell for labor at fire at Northern Pacific wreck, amt. $2.50, was presented and on
motion laid on the table.
The Recorder was instructed to notify the Waterous Engine Works that the main casting on fire
engine purchased of said firm was cracked in four places owing to faulty construction and ask them
to replace same immediately.
M.C. Blanchett presented application for license to sell liquor at N.E. corner room on ground floor
of Hotel Blanchett situated on Lot 111 Block 131 in said village of Elk River. Application ordered
published in Star News granting said M.C. Blanchett a hearing Jan. 30, 1904.
W.H. Thorp made application for license to operate a billiard or pool table at his place of business.
On motion said application was laid on the table.
The official bond of E.H. Davis, Justice of the Peace, was presented and accepted.
The official bond of W.F. Chadbourne, Recorder, was presented and accepted.
Adjourned to Jan. 30, 1904.
W.F. Chadbourne
Village Recorder