River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-19


plications, to ply its tax in the Town
of Salem in the year 1896 and such tax
was charged back to such town.
And whereas, subsequently such tax
was fully paid to the County of Pierce,
the amount so paid being the sum of
sl62.45.
Resolved, That an order be drawn on
the County Treasurer for the sum of one
hundred and sixty-two and 45-100 dollars
IN favor OF the Town Treasurer of said
Town of Salem as repayment OF the
amount 50 charged back TO such town
and paid by it.
Supervisor Carlson presented the fol-
lowing resolution, asking aid for high
way in Town OF Isabelle. On motion.
accepted and adopted:
Resolution offered by Supervisor Carl
son.
hereby designates for the purpose or
expanding moneys in repairs to the
same, that certain part of a highway
in The town Of Isabelle in said county
described as follows, to-wit: part of the
highway leading from Bay City to the
Town of Hartland, being that part of
such highway lying in section three OF
said town and comprising and including
what Is known as the King Hill, such
highway being so designated for the pur-
pose of repairing the same, without
adopting 1t as a county road or assuming
any responsibility for any injury caused
by any insufficiency, or want of repair
therein, unless caused by the neglect of
the county offic
And for such purpose there is hereby
appropriated the sum of one hundred dol
lars, the same to be expended under the
direction of the town chairman of sucn
town. he to act in behalf of the county in
supervising the direction of the work
thereon and expenditure of funds.
The following by Sup. Larson was on
motion adopted:
Whereas it has become necessary. in
order to enforce aud gain a more uni
form, equal, just and lawful assessment
to elect a county supervisor of assess
ment, therefore be 1t
Resolved, That this board admonish and
earnestly request every town. city or vii
lage throughout the county to cooperate
with said official by fully complying with
the assessment laws of this state, so as
not to cause any unnecessary expense or
trouble. n. ]. LARSON.
Committee on buildings reported as fol-
lows, which report was accepted and
adopted.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON COUNTY
BUILDINGS.
To the County Board of Supervisors of
the County of Pierce:
Your committee to whom was referred
the matter of examining into the con-
dition of the county buildings and report
ing what if any changes or repairs are
needed, respectfully report, that they
have examined such buildings and find as
follows;
LIST. We have examined the poor house
and find the same in good condition. that
it has been well cared for by the present
superintendent and that by such care
many matters have been seen to in time
so as to avoid necessity for general and
extensive repairs.
End. We have examined the county Of
flee building and find that in general it is
| in good condition with the exception OF
some needed changes in the Clerks Office.
the Clerk should have some new furni-
ture, especially a standing desk of more
convenient form than the one now in use
in such office.
3rd We have examined the County
House, and find that the building is show
ing signs of deterioration from the ele-
ments. The cOrnice is in a state of decay
and the box gutter practically destroyed
by rust and the cupola is becoming I'M
safe by decay and the chimneys need re-
building.
We therefore report that we do not
deem 1t best to recommend any specific
changes in any of the buildings, but
recommend that the purchasing agent be
instructed to procure such furniture and
10 do such repairing as after consultation
with expert mechanics, he may deem nee
essary for the economical preservation of
the buildings.
J. FREAS,
JOHN CARLSON,
w. o. FEDDERLY
Committee.
Report of special committee to whom
the application of Frank X. Ravens, for
ferry license was referred, accented and
adopted:
We, the special committee, to whom
was referred the application OF Frank K.
Ravens. of the City of Prescott, Wiscon-
sin, for y license to keep and maintain
ferry across Lake st. Croix between the
City of Prescott in Pierce County, WIS
to Point Douglas, Washington County,
Minnesota, respectfully report that we
have examined the application and all
mend that the license be granted.
NJ. NUGENT
y. II. johnson,
j. FREAS
Committee.
According to above report a ferry IL
eense was granted to Frank X. Ravens
as follows:
The County Board OF Supervisors of
Pierce County, Wisconsin, do ordain as
follows:
That Frank X. Havens of the City of
Prescott, of the County of Pierce State
Of Wisconsin, be, and he is hereby au-
thorized and licensed to keep maintain
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CroiX, between the City of Prescott in
Pierce County, Wisconsin, and Point
Douglas in the County If Washington
state of Minnesota, for and during the
luH term of ten years from the date
hereof
That the said Frank X. Ravens shall
keep good and sufficient boats for the
purpose of transporting across said lake
teams, passengers and live stock and
attend and keep said ferry running at all
hours of day or night, provided that
when said lake is impossible on account
of high water, wind, storm or drift ice. or
when frozen over no damages shall be
recovered By a failure or refusal to con-
vey any person or property across said
lake
That the said Frank X. Ravens shall
have and is hereby granted the right,
privilege, permission, authority and Ii
eense TO demand, collect and receive fer
| rlage and tolls for transportation of per-
sons and property upon and across said
ferry as follows:
Foot passengers, five % cents each dav.
Double team and driver twenty-five (20
cents.
Each additional horse and buggy, ten
Q0 cents.
Single team and driver, ,wenty COO
Neat cattle per head. ten Coz cents.
Sheep and swine. two and one-half (21a)
cents.
The above rates include return passage
In case the return is made the same dav
before shutdown, excepting in the case Of
| foot passengers.