The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1892-05-19
THE COUNTY BOARD.

For more reasons than one interest
centers in the new county board that met
for the first time Monday. May IT, so the
Pilot reporter collected a little material
that may assist Ia forming some estimate
Of the men who are to legislate for Mani
towoc county for the coming year. In
looking over the list of members one fact
becomes apparent at once, the relatively
few new men. Manitowoc county can
call itself fortunate in retaining the SER
vices of men Of tried ability number of
years. This assures experienced men on
all the important committees, and at the
same time new members can avail them
selves of the excellent opportunities pre-
scented tC acquaint themselves with their
duties. Out of a total of twenty-nine
seven have never served in their
present capacity before, but three Of this
number bring with them experience
gained while serving as members of city
councils so that to very few the work is
entirely new.
Henry Goedgen, the chairman of las
years board, was unanimously reelected
to that position last Monday. His able
and impartial discharge of the duties OF
his position last year won the approba-
ton of the entire board, so it is not to be
wondered at that he should receive ar I'M
solicited unanimous reelection by the
present board. Mr.. Goedgen is so well
would be idle to expatiate on his quail
ties He is fearless in the discharge OF
his duties but tempers his decisions, and
thus robs them of that asperitY that
might engender bad feeling among the
members. He is parliamentarian of no
mean ability, having gained thorough
knowledge of the rules through his long
experience in legislative bodies He was
a member of the assembly some eight OF
nine years ago.
Pierre Burt, who heads the list, is an
American though his name would indi,
cate the Frenchman. He g undaunted IL
the expression of lis honest convictions
upon every point. He Eeld numerous
town offices prior to his election to tie
county board.
John Boecher was for many years a
valuable member of the city council, and
has had some experience In former years
nf ba hnnrI Ia tc
a close observer and brings with him the
reputation that no money Will be squan-
dered while he's around.
?. P. Cooney is a quiet observer of
some years experience, and though no
great talker his vote is always found on
the proper side.
Pat Cahill, the member from Franklin,
is considered one of the strong pillars of
the board. He is strong in his convic-
tions bu. is open to argument, and frank
to admit an error when convinced. His
thorough unselfshness makes him one
of the most popular members OF the
board.
Q. A. Danforth of Meeme has been q
member of the county board a number
of terms and has accumulated valuable
experience in that time. He always votes
as his conscience dictates.
Chas. Gustaveson is considered the
general critic Of the board. He allows no
resolution or bill to pass unless he has
satisfied himself as to the veriest details.
HIS town recognizes his services by re-
turing him regularly without opposition
at the polls. Manitowoc Rapids could
afford to pension him when the last two
of the eight bridges in the town are re-
built with the assistance of the county.
Thomas Gleeson is bright and level
| headed and as good member as the
board contains. When work is slack he
enlivens the meetings by bis inimitable
Irish wit, bat when duty calls he's right
there ready TO work with the hardest Ee
was member of The assembly in the
eighties and at present is district clerk.
/ John Hall, from the town of Mantle
voc, has never served on the board before
But being a successful farmer and close
/ observer of things IN general it is expect
ed that his sound business sense will be
/ of service.
Chas. Hoffman Of Two Rivers serves
his second term. lie is a good member
and rendered valuable service on the
board of equalization last year.
c. Hacker, of Liberty, has served on
/ the board for many years and is qualified
/ to do work on any committee. His being
returned so regularly IS Il strong indica-
/ ton of the estimation in which he is
held by the people OF bis town. He is
also treasurer of the Newton Insurance
company and member OF the school
board OF his district.
JAG. kestleY. of Centeryiile, although
! not member OF last years board may