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Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26
ABANDON RIVER PORTAL
Immense flow Of Water on Down
Hill End of Cuanisoa Tunnel
Comeeh Reduction q Force
News-Champion Correspondence
Wednesday. July ,.

News-Champion Correspondence.
Wednesday, July u
On account of the large volume of
water encountered in the cast portal
of the tunnel, River Portal camp has
been practically abandoned. Among
former Gunnison people the e j H.
Surles, VIM. Ruck and Vim. Lati-
mer have left. Willie Latimer has
located at Salt Lake City. Mrs
Surles will remain with her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Alexander, for . while +.
J. Trevarthen will also remain work
ing on tho pumps. The first of the
week the water was within four feet
of the top of the tunnel at tho head
ing and had backed up 1000 feet
toward the portal
l.. \. Mcconnell and family leave
today for Doyleville to visit the fam
lily of +. d. Stephenson and will go
from there on fishing trip on the
Cochetopa
rat Duf1y VINO was operated on IN
the hospital here for appendicitis
Sunday was moved TO Salida Mo-
day. lie was accompanied by DR..
Chas. Houtz.
The Interesting programs being
given at the Chautaqua at Montrose,
are drawing a large number Of Lu-
Jane citizens. About four thousand
people are in dails attendance and
the best in literary and musical
lines is being rendered
Champ Clark, congressman from
Missouri, who lectured at the Mont
rose Chatauqua Saturday, and Judge
Sprigg Shackleford were visitors in
Lujane Sunday. Congressman Clark
and Mr.. Mcconnell made an inspec-
ton trip through the tunnel.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26
bGRCS PLACE
Many Tourists Secnd Their En-
tire Vacation Here in Quest
Of the Festive Trout

Situated just a short distance
below the Ten mile bridge on the
north bank of the Gunnison river
is J. r. Bergs resort About four
years ago Mr.. Berg purchased this
place and from almost nothing has
built up one of the most widely
known and popular resorts in the
county. Since taking charge he has
made many substantial improve
ments, for the comfort and accom-
mediation of his many guests, in the
way Of new buildings, n.w cabins,
etc. The cabins are well built,
we'll ventilated and homelike.
This resort can comfortably ac-
commodate twenty-four or twenty
five people at one time. just now
it is little crowded, there being in
the neighborhood of thirty people
enjoying the hospitality of the
place. They come from all over
the state and many drop in from
other states to spend a part if not
all of their vacation. Last year and
this year as well a number have
been compelled to seek accommsda-
tions at other places on account Of
the crowded condition here.
As to the culinary department
Everything here is as neat and clean
~ . pin and is carefully looked
after by the genial landlord and his
wife. Both are first class cooks As
the many wholesome and pala table
viands you will find on their table
will prove.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26
Death Of Mrs. Mamie Crooks

After suffering for several days
from peritonitis Mrs Mamie Crooks
died at her home in Denver on
Thursday the 18th, at 1000 a. m.
She was born in Greenup county
Kentucky Gl wears ago and came to
Colorado in 1875. She lived in
Gunnison county until 1858 during
which time her husband and sou
Edward died. Her other son John
lives in Denver at the present time.
Funeral services were held on Satur-
day morning from the home and the
remains laid to rest In Fairmonnt
cemetry.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

Far away in the mystical We-tlsnd.
From the m ountsin peaks cr-~ted with
snow.
Glids~ Dpior~s. the river Of sorrow.
lb,sOsv~, the river u woe.
rime WAS " hes this river Of sorrow
Had never II thought to be sad,
Nat mesndered in joy through the meade vs.
With bluebeIl and columbine clad
ner ripples were ripples Of laughter,
And the soft. ducet voice Of her How
Was suggestive Of pence and affection.
Not accents Of anguish and woe
Long ago ere the foot Of the white man
Hsd left its first print on the sod.
people both free aud contented.
Her mesas and canon-ways trod.
Then Dolores. the river Of sorrow
Was q river Of laughter and glee.
A. she playfully dashed through the canons
In her turbulent rush to thc sea.
Nigh up on the cliffs Ia their dwellings.
Which were aperture- walled up with rocks
Lived this people sepue-tered and happy;
Their dwellings now serve the Wild fox
They plan ted the maise and potato.
The kind river caused them to grow
So they worshiped the river with singing
" HifH bit'bt Win Us Hiurlthi HOW
This people so artess and peaceful,
Knew nothing III carnage and war.
But dwelt in such quiet and plenty
They knew not what weapons were for.
They gathered the maize In its season,
Unmindful Of famine or foe
And chanted their thanks To the spirits
That dwelt In the canons below
But one evil day from the Northland
Swept an army In battle array.
which fell ON this Innocent people
Aud massacred all in "A day
Their bodies were cast in the river
feast for the yultures. when Io,
The laughter and song OF the river,
Were changed to the wailnR Of woe.
Gone. gone are this people forever.
Not vestiee nor remnant remains
To ga ther the maize In its season
Ana i"in in the harvest refrains.
But the i1Ver sVill mourns for her people
With weird and disconsoiate flow,
Dolores. the river of SORROW
Dolores-the river 81 woe.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

oni0 Csty. "Wednesday Ja!y ~
Syecsal Correspoodeoce.
The ae~ strike IN The spFsr Ray
nond tanssssi 10 i,okiaG testsr every
day aud proving Mp sosss~ ID the
riches; ore ever uncovered ~ OHIO.
The VEIN has t,een dr,fssd upoa for
over loo feet. shoss four lost wids
and . large part Il 1t rSas 80
osacss rsby SILVER aud 1--we osscss
sold Thlnk 4 an avssaSs Il tse
fsst Of solsd Csc that runs ~ N thsse
kisd Of valses. TIE isd v sOs osly
ose Of the largest evcr made. bet sAs
Raymond psoTerty With iss spIsadld
mill aud ore reserves besAg drsUa
upon end nos in slGht 10 in position
10 r~aIize the full benefit II tise d's-
covery, and is rapidly taking its
place ~ one % the big producing
mines Of Colorado. The mill aud
mine are working about sixty tive
men.
At the Gold Links work is rapid
" nearing completion on the 100
ton mill. The Links has the ore to
run u too.
VIM. Conklins son. who was OPP
Grated ON for appendicitis at the sa
Ida hospital, is reported IN very
serious condition.
The new town council met for
organization Saturday night. OHIO
has a mayor and councilmeG who
are boosters and Will work hard tor
the town. A bright future is Just
ahead and this organization is just
what we need to help keep thlngs
moving.
Geo. Dice 10 running through lOo,-
600 feet of lumber every month from
his mill five miles north Of town. lie
has ten men on the job and with =
completely equipped mill is prepar-
ed TO turn out, not only ordinary
lumber, but flooring, finished and
dimension stuff Of every description.
Mr.. Dice is shipping a good deal OF
his product TO Denver, Buena Vista
and other distant points.
Mrs. Hannah Waterman fornerly
of Ohio City, died at Denver July
the 22nd. at Coca m Her son 81.
r. Waterman left Immediately for
that city. Mrs. Waterman was one
Of our pioneers coming 10 Ohio in
1881. A few years ~, she moved
TO Denver where her husband died
last year. She was 10 years of age.
Besides her son these are living her
daughters Mrs. Lou Munson, Mrs.
Mrs. Lee Townsend, Mrs II. s. Roe,
Mrs. Ella Dodge, and her nephew
NJ. o. Waterman of Ohio City.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26
PasIsN
News Champion CorrespoaAescs.

News Champion CorrespoAAeocs.
Thursday, July %
Mrs. Crylie visited in Gunnison
first of the week.
Mrs. Susie Moore made business
trip to Gunnison Tuesday.
Messrs. Jones and Lucas, Of Iris,
were visitors in town Wednesday.
Owen Jones and Harvey Baner
went to Waunita last week for min
nows.
Mcssrs. J. ii. Harris and Bert
Jones were Gunnison visitors We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Bertha pcarce has given her
ranch name. 1t is now known as
the Fair Tcmichi."
r. S. Lobdell made his usual
weekly trip to Doyle and Crookton
with groceries Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs. Adams, of Denver,
who have been spending q pleasant
two weeks at the O'Regan home,
will return to their home Friday
Miss Esther Dice visited her sis
ter, Mrs. Lobdell, enroute to Ohio
CITY from Salida where she success
fully underwent an operation for
APPENDICITIS.
A number of people from Parlin
attended the entertainment and
dance at the Crookton school taught
by Miss Hummcl Everybody re-
ports a glorious time.
A dance a. Will Keelor's place on
the Cochetopa Monday night was
well attended by Parlin people
Among those present were, Onel
Wilt. Miss Nay Nichols. Miss Maud
Radeka, Of Powderhorn; VIM Nc
Donough and family, Gene and John
Williams of Cathedral: J. N. Davis,
of Bead creek; Frank Sewell and Joe
Crawford Of Sillsville; b. Z. Jones,
Harry Bowen, Chas. Elwood, John
johnson, Mrs. Evans. Mss Lillian
Blakely and Mr.. and Mrs. Il. S. Lob
dell Of Parlins. A fine supper, top
ped out with ice cream and cake,
vas served At midnight
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26
Notice of Teachers Institute

The Twelfth Dist Normal
Institute will be held at Ouray,
Colo, July % to August 10, 1907.
Special rates have been granted by
the d. L. e., one fare for the round
trip. Tickets on sale July %, %
and 90 Return limit Aug. H. All
those desiring to go please notify
Lsella Johnson. Co. Supt. of Schools,
Gsnnison, Colo.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26
User Csanisoa Valley
News Champion COrrespooAeoce.
Wednesday, July >


Wednesday, July "a
Ebert Smith is home putting up
hay.
Ars. Kate Redden and daughter.
Miss Julia, spent the week -end with
the Walker family.
Ed Miller and Misses Ethel Miller
and Mabel Wilson attended the
Jacks Cabin literary Saturday even
ing
The Haymaker, Miller Trarnpe-
Davis ditch caved in Monday causing
some trouble aud loss Of a days ir-
CATION.
c. L. Stevens was here today TAX
ing his niece, Miss Miller home with
him FOR . six weeks visit (?) during
haying
Mr.. and Mrs. j. 4. HAymxker
have eeaerously invited their neigh
bors 10 feast on straw berries 4 cream
tonight.
A wagon load of young folks at
tended the closing exercises o. the
Vidal school Monday afternoon. A
good program was rendered and the
teacher deserves much praise for her
tireless care.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

Paint and Variety Cash Store flrSt
corner south from Gunnison Hard
ware Co. Furnished Rooms, Lodg-
ing, Storage and Commission, Stable
to rent, Repairing and Painting,
Ochre of different colors bought and
prepared for painting.
Theo. l.. Schmidt, Gunnison,
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26
They Arc Boosters

o. ID. Bryan, formerly of Sa9uache
has taken charge Of the Lake City
Times, and substantial improve
ment is already visible. Both the
Photograph and the Times are pull
ing together in grand boost for
Hinsdale county and their good
work is beginning to show results.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26
Dear to 4 Voman's Heart

Are the dainty little accessories to
her toilet. We have a host of new
and mp to date toilet novelties in the
jewelry line The summer. girl
will find Just the articles TO match
her gown.
+. VoN STEIN, Gunnison.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

A newspaper has been established
At Norwood BY Frank Stearns and
W. A. Weurth, 1t is called the
Record and this Office extends the
fraternal hand.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

The W. r. Prosser Amusement
company will exhibit moving pic
lures and illustrated songs at Mason
ic hall, Wednesday. July 3lst. Ad-
mission % cents.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26
The Denver and Rio Grsnde wi

The Denver and Rio Grande will
operate it's fifth Annual Excursion
from points in San Juan and San
Luis valleys TO Salt Lake City on
August 10Th. Special train leaves
Durango at 200 q m. ON the morn
ing Of that date Call on Rio Gran
do agents for particulars.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26
rvin

Monday July %,
Hotel Kelly is well patronized
this week
Lake Brennon has fine new
pleasure boat.
The sawmill at Kebler commenced
operations last week.
Frank Nolecamper, an old timer
arrived in town Tuesday.
Parties are expected in next week
to lease the Ruby Chief group.
n. A. Pennington arrived TODAY TO
operote his property at Ruby Peaks.
The Forest Quee. sawmill is now
in operation with a full force Of men.
J. A. Havener of Boston Mass, is
visiting here with his Uncle George
Russ.
Mrs. Eva Wheeler, =. NJ. Of
Crested Butte is visitor in town
with Miss loos and Miss O.Neil.
A party from the east arrived last
week for an outing and will occupy
the Harding Cottage for the season.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

For the benefit of its country pat
rons the New York Restaurant has
established free employment Office
in connection with the restaurant.
All orders will receive prompt at
iention.
s. S. JOHNSON. Proprietor
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26
DOLORES
'y Alfre l Cashier King.

By Alfrel Cashier King.
l will sing Of n quaint old tradition.
A legend romantic and strange.
Which was " hisIered to me by the pine trees
High up on the wild mountain range.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26
Lost, Strayed or Stolen

IoSt, StfAyCo OF StOIGn
From my range, one bay mare
about 100 pounds weight, near
hind pastern white, brandedN
Left my range on or about st
of April A good, liberal reward
for any information leading to her
recovery. E. l.. MILLER,
Gunnison. Colo.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

While sending souvenir postals
have your own photo on some.
Will make a special feature of them
during the next two weeks.
Crooks.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

Grand Lodge meeting Knights
OF PythisA FL Collins. Reduced
rates. One fare for roSnd trip.
TcksrS on sals August II aud II.
llsssra liuait Aae~sa All -
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

Big Arrsaux Cherries, grown by
j. Hungerford, Smith n Co Rocbes-
ter, n. Y, and oil their true fruit
JUICE. only served at our Fountain.
Ol,eary the Druggist.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

Wanted 10 let contract for putting
up 800 tons OF hay. Gall gu or al I
dress, John H. Outcal,.
2o-lt Gunnison, Colo.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

Oar lemonade made from the pure
Juice Is getting "a reputation Try
~. - CANABAi.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

Services will he held at the Epis-
copal church next Sunday at ll:0O
a. m. Sunday School at 1000. All
are cordially invited. +. NJ. Bacon,
Priest in charge.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

For Sale Nine room houss,
prett'iy furnished, closets, cellar. fins
lawn, near &. * :. station. 5000
cash.
MRS. THERESA MACINTOSH
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

A. n. Perreault Of Tin Cup WAS in
our city the latter part Of last week,
and reports good progress on the
Wolverine claim ON West Gold Hill.
lie has two men steadily ut work
and they have recently taken out %
sacks of high grade mineral for
shipment The shoot as developsd
is 200 feet long, the ore rsnssAg
four feet OF shipping mineral, bot
not all the highest grade. This
cssimlies sscs~sea the Frssshy -asA
Deacon lodes and on the ssme vein.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

4 tksss Years bad ssd isoss hs0
t~sa vscosdsd frosa Geo J TesvsN.
81 osksia~a. Io~s. j n Gssss. 81
fssrdssa. C~I.fosa,s asa IAssd \.
Csnptsll. Il Iros E,ves, AHAaass.
% tks trs~ xrosp OF .sss- ~ Wssss-
pses. pssessinx 10 C.sn,oa and Gosd y
Il Spr.AG6~sA, As.- aud n.a {.
Totssn. III NsIcsI. Colo. Moan
Giosdy aud Toh.n alec have sks
EsssAs ke-s Egg psotssstv y. ~sl
- the C'li.as psoIrssy. CONSISTING
Il tic SILVER b~yoaes. I<tits. Esss
ssd Sssi~l.a cls,m. s.,sss~d LssA -
The hill just sbo,s tho Akroa Tee
mel, end nos t~',ng operated. Mr.
Gosdy sa prominent Springfield
sstorDsy, aud quite heavily issssssa-
ed IN G1nnsson ')osa,y, tspsug pres
idest Vt the Good Hope Vslcsa MN
ing company, A. well Ne S.I -saI1s.s
company oIsral.ng the iss,d n II
WhIsep,De. The Eureka And Ere
properties which have produced
81 .up.ysb, have been sydicatsd BY
the Buffalo New York company aud
will he vigorously operated.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

FoR Rr>T-or will sell on essv
payments cottage suitable for
small family. $ j. Srt>ogs.
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

Eat =, the Royal Cafe and al.
'sassis ~sli gave vos Satisfaction
Gunnison news-champion. [volume] (Gunnison, Colo.) 1905-1932, 1907-07-26

Ewd. +. Connery and H. Josst,
wholesale fruit merchants ii Nlnnes-
polls, spent several days in GsnAi-
son last wees Mr.. Connerv, q. W.
IluddIeston Of London, W. j. baird
and Dan c. Tobin are operating ths
Continental Gold Mines ON Beaver
creek. The party drove over 10
these properties, made careful ex-
animation and were well pleased
with the same
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-01-03
WOUIO-BE MANSLAYER GETS
THREE YEARS AT WAUPUN.

John Watts and George Morse, two
sailors, engaged in what nearly proved
"A fatal affray in front of the Schroeder
store at Two Rivers last Thursday
Morses throat was badly cut with
razor welded 10y Watts The injured
man was cared for by Or. Christensen,
When apolicemau arrived at the scene
of the combat, Watts tried to effect his
escape; but he was captured, and he was
arragned in the municipal court nyre
Friday morning. He WAS sentenced to
serve term of three years nj the states
penitentiary, Waupuu.
Morse was taken to the county jail on
Friday, where he is being cared Cor to
save the expense of having him cared
for at the hospital He will not be pros.
ecuted The injured man has been re-
moved to the hospital. 1t is feared that
his injuries will prove fatal,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-01-03
SEND GIFT TOO EARLY
BY 365 DAYS.

Under the impression that there was
to be silver wedding anniversary at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Fricke on Wednesday evening of last
week friends of the couple took up a
collection among themselves, and pur
chased handsome silver set, with
which they presented the couple on the
afternoon of the day mentioned, when
they we're apprised of the fact that the
silver wedding anniversary of the couple
would occur on Dec. q, 19O1-one year
hence, The recipients of the gift will
set the handsome articles aside until the
arrival of the day that will mark the
twenty.ffth anniversary of their we'd
ding day, when they hope to use the
gift for the first time at II celebration in
which, it is hoped, those who donated
the present will participate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-01-03
Teachers Meeting
Newlonburg, Jan. II, 1907.

Newlonburg, Jan II. 1907
Song
Roll call, answered by quotations
Prisoner Of Chilon completed
Mr. Thompson
What books you have found especially
valuable in yuar library
c. Wernicke
What should u pupil he able to do who
has finished the Primary Form
Miss Jennie Morris
What does our teaching bring rs besides
our salaries? Mr. Duvenik
Luther Burbank and his work
Miss knutson
The schools of the county and their re-
lation to the county fair
Miss OConnor
The teaching of grammar, how II should
he commenced Miss tiilbertson
Debate - Resolved That the free text
book system is preferable 10 the
system now commonly in vogue
Affirmative L. G. Brick
| Negative-A. Huebner
Current events Miss Cavanaugh
Parliamentary practice
Supt. w. f. Larson.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-01-03
VALUABLE FIND RE-
STORED TO ITS OWNER.

Thomas j. Morris, Jr., n young man
residing in the town of Newton found
n pocketbook last Saturday containing
S121 belonging 70 Ole ia, kson OF the
town of Eaton, who had lost the treasure
on the same day. Mr.. Morris, the
finder, who is a brother Ct DR.. Morris of
this city returned the valuable find to
its owner, whom he found standing ut a
street corner and telling about his loss
He enquirei as to what had been lost
and, upon being told, handed the pocket
book containing the Sl25 to Mr.. jackson
The finder absolutely refused to accept
II reward. This is Il praise worthy ex-
ample of honesty.
The pocketbook was found on Frank
lin street, near Mr.. Holloran's place.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-01-03
MISS MINNIE ELMERGREEN
MARRIED TO YOUNG PRO-
FESSI0NAL MAN OF IOWA.

On Wednesday, Dec. Goth, at the Pres.
byterian church in Omro, Wis, Miss
Minnie Elmergreen of Schleswig, Mani
towoc county, and DR.. Henry He'll Of
New Liberty, Iowa, were united in
marriage. After the ceremony the
bridal party repaired to the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Gensch, Omro,
where a wedding dinner was served.
The bride is daughter of Mr.. August
Elmergreen, Sr., of the town of Schles-
wig. Until a short time ago she was a
teacher in Iowa, where she held very
lucrative position. Before leaving for
that state, she held a position as teacher
in the village school at Hilbert, this
state For several weeks preceding her
marriage she made her home with her
sister, Mrs f. NJ. Gensch, Omro.
The groom is graduate of the veter-
mary department of the University of
Pennsylvania Philadelphia, Pa He is
native of Scott county, Iowa He has
been engaged in the practice of his pro-
fession for several years, at New Liber-
ty, Iowa, where he has built up large
practice, the field being most desirable
one.
The young couple left Omro on the
afternoon of Dec. 26th taking the train
for Milwaukee, where they spent part
of their honeymoon, visiting at the
home of the brides brother DR.. Ralph
Elmergreen.
The newly married couple will take
up their residence at New Liberty,
Iowa. The brides many friends in
Manitowoc and Calumet counties will
wish her much happiness, all knowing
that she possesses the qualities of head
and heart that they have often referred
to as charming.
The bride is the youngest sister of
Editor A. F, Elmergreen. She is the
youngest of a family of twelve children,
all of whom are living.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-01-03
MANlT0WOC WATERN)RKS
APPRAISERS FILE REPORT,

The appraisers of the property of the
Manitowoc Waterworks company COM
pleted the appraisement last week, aud
fled their report with City Clerk Arthur
Reichert last Saturday. The board
values the water works at $235, 320. 49,
Why the work of ascertaining the value
of the water company's property should
have taken six months is a matter that
is difficult to understand.
The report was received from Atty
NJ G. Jeffris of GAINESVILLE, the water
company's representative on the board.
The city's representative on the board
was Judge Simon Gillen of Sheboygan.
The third member was Prof. +. e.
Turneaure, n member of the faculty of
the state university at Madison.
Attached to the report was the bill for
services. The total amount claimed by
the board for its work in fixing the
value of the plant in question is ", 775.
IS. NJ. G. Jeffris claims 81 020.35 for
his services; Simon Gillen asks 1896 90;
and Prof. Turneaure demands 1919 so.
The city will be required to bear the
entire expense of the appraisement if
the plant is not bought at the figure at
which it is valued by the appraisers. If
the city purchases the works at that
figure, the expense will be borne in
equal shares by the city and the water
company.
The question on the purchase of the
plant will be decided by the electors of
the city at special eldction.