Iowa Public Service Co. v. City of Emmetsburg

In the light of our conclusion in this cause, we deem it unnecessary to quote in extenso froiñ the language of the ordinance franchise in question. The title of said ordinance reads as follows:

"An ordinance granting a franchise to the Municipal Utility Company, its successors and assigns, to erect, construct, maintain and operate an electric light plant, transmission lines, sub-stations and distribution system for the generation, distribution and sale of electricity for light, heat, power and other purposes, in and through the city of Emmetsburg, and to use the streets, alleys and other…