Henning Property Case Was Heard

Aldermen in Favor of Condemning the Ground
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Attorney Cavanaugh Present Representing Henning But He Kept A Mysterious Silence
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    The council held a meeting Monday afternoon to consider the question of condemning land for parks, including the Henning property, opposite of M. C. depot and the "Cat Hole."
     L. D. Carr appeared for M. M. Wheelock and asked $1,00 for his property. H. G. Prettyman estimated that the property wanted at this point could be secured for $3,800. He appeared as owning the "Cat Hole" proper and asked $1,200 for his interest. The McLaughlin heirs who claim the same poperty, it is understood were represented by M. J. Cavanaugh, who also is attorney for the Hennings. Mr. Cavanaugh was present but had nothing to say although all eyes were turned toward him. Ald. Hamilton asked Mr. Prettyman if he had any objections to a special assessment district of those benefited and Mr. Prettyman responded, "Not a particle."
     The council awaited the expiration of the hour and then passed the formal resolutions, reciting the action in the premises to date, and reciting the fact that the council had determined to lay out and establish two parks.
     The resolutions passed by a unanimous vote of the 11 aldermen present and Ald. Hamilton, Jenny, and Grose were appointed a committee to obtain the terms and conditions of release of title and all damages accruing from the proposed parks. The committee expect to report at the next meeting of the council when formal condemnation proceedings will probably be commenced.