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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
No 200 A. tPubiished June 8. 1909
CHAPTER 304, LAWS OF 1909.

AN ACT to create section 1881 Of the
statutes. relating TO town drains.
The people Of the State OF Wisconsin, repre-
scented in Senate and Assembly, do enact
az follows:
Section l. There Ia added to the stat
utes a new section to read Section 1851.
!. Whenever any proposed ditch or drain
shall cross the right Of way Of any RI WAY
company street car company or interurban
railway company, the notice required By
served within the time therein prescribed
upon any agent of any such company upon
whom service Of SUMMONS In civil action
might be made
2. All such bitches or drains shall use
wherever possible the existing bridRes or
culverts across the tight Of way OF such
companies II such existing bridge or cui-
TO correspond with the proposed dltch'
drain or enlargement of water course 10
carry ard properly drain the water, the
supervisors shall notify such company 70
construct the necessary drain or dtch
across It's right Of way.
g. Such railway company, street car
company or interurban railway company
shall construct the necessary cu!Verts
bridges and drains to carry and drain the
ordinary drainage and surface water at ali
water courses and no compensatlon shall
be made therefor. II the culyerts and
bridges required TO be construcled are
larger and Of more expensive character
than rauIired TO carry and dram the ordi-
nary drainage and surface water at such
water courses, such company shall be com
unusatad for the additional cost or con-
etructing the necessary ditch, drain or cut-
above the cost Of constructing culverts.
bitches and drains necessary and sufficient
to carry and drain the ordinary dfainaxs
and surface water.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
No. 402. 81 Published June 8. 1909
CHAPTER 294. LAWS OF 1909.

AN ACT to create sections 649-35, $40.
S6, and 649-37 of the statutes to en-
courage military instruction in q military
scnOol or the state that has been reCog-
nized and approved by the United States
government.
Tie people Of the State of Wisconsin, repre-
as follows:
Section l. There are added to the stat
utes three new sections to read: Section
at Deafeld, Wisconsin, is hereby recog-
nlZed and approved as a military school by
the state OF Wisconsin. as long as st.
Johns Military Academy remains reCog-
ntzed and approved by the United States
government as a military school of the first
class, and the governor Is hereby directed
to provide for its annual inspection by ap~
pointing for this purpose a committee of
three members recommended respectively by
the adjutant general. the state superintend-
ent Of public instruction, and the president
of the state boa I'd of health.
2. The governor Is Furthermore author
lied and directed to appoint and commits
sion the officers of the school as officers of
as follows The president as colonel and
aide de-camp; the commandant as inspector
general, with rank of major; and the sur
geon as majsr Of the medical corps.
3. Furthermore, any commissioned officer
OF the militia Of Wisconsin may enter as a
pupil at said military academy, for period
Of time not exceeding ten months, and re-
ceive instruction In any or all OF the de-
partments OF military science therein
taught, without being required TO pay any
fee or charge whatever for such instruc-
ton.
Section 1856. Nothing in this act
shall be construed to require an appropria.
tion.
Section 649-37. The laws and regula-
lions for the Wisconsin national guard
shall be made to conform with this act and
all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with
this act are hereby repealed
Section 2 This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage and
publication.
ADprOVed June & 1909
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
No SG6. Al Published June 1909
CIJ PTER Gag. LAWS OF 1909.

10. y.
CHAPTER 298, LAWS OF 1909.
utes relating to fees for agents licenses
and copies.
The people Of the state of Wisconsin. repre-
sented in Senate and Assembly, do enact
section /, Section 1872 Of the statutes
IS amended to read Section 1872. l. Ez-
cept rs otherwise provided by law there
missioner of insurance in addition to the
fees elsewhere IL these statutes provided
for. by every insurance corporation, per
son or aqent to whom this chapter applies.
Ia( For fling the first declaration or
statement, with certified copy OF char'eF'
twenty-five dollars 1.
III For fling the annual statement OF
any insurance corporation twenty-five dol
Cc) For each certificate. Of authority
issued to the ad agent "a
senarate certificate shall be required for
oh company represented by an agent and
for each member of any firm
(d( For every certified copy OF paper
filed IN his office, zen cents per
Dle)i For certifying and aiffxing his seal
to any such copy or any other paper, hrty
. In case two or more corporations shall
combine to effect insurance under a joint
roIicv or policies. each and every such cor
boTation SO combining shall pay the fees
above provided the same as II each and
every one wrote separate policies.
section .. This act shall take effect and
he in force from and after It's passage and
pD Approyed June 5. 1909
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
20. SS5. A Published June z, 1909
CHATTER 2o7. LAWS OF 1909.

AN ACT to provide for state representa-
tive at the national conference on
weights and measures, and making an
appropriation therefor.
The people Of the State OF Wisconsin, repre-
sented in Senate and Assembly, do enact
es follows:
Section l. TIE governor ia authorized
10 appoint d delegate 10 represent the state
Of Wisconsin at the national conference on
weights and me asures TO be held in Wash
ington in 1909 There is appropriated out
Of any money IL the treasury not other
wise appropriated, the sum OF one hundred
dollars TO pay the expenses OF such dele
gate incurred in attending such conference.
Such delegate shall Tile with the governor
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
20 80. 81 Published Iuue z. 1908
CHAPTER 500, LAWS OF 1909.

AN ACT to create section 223Sa Of the
statutes. relating to record evidence OF
titles TO real estate.
The people Of the State Of Wisconsin. rel e
serted In Senate and Assembly, do enact
as follows: 80
utcs new section to read: Section 2Zdsa.
Afidavts stating facts touching the ldentI,
ty Of a party to any conveyance OF record
NAV he recorded In the Office Of the register
OF deeds ia any county where such convey
ance is recorded. and the record Or any
such afidavit or q certified copy tpereoI
sIoIl he DrIma fscie evidence Of the facts
touching the Identity of such party, which
are therein stated.
Section 9 This act shall take effect
and be in force from and after its passage
and publication.
Approved June 8, 1909.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
No. 451, 81 Published June 7, 1909.
CHAPTrER. 2a5. LAWS OT 1909.

AN ACT to create sections 1210h-1.
1210h-2, 121Oh-3, and 1210h-4 Of
the statutes, relating to actions to set
aside the sale of lands for taxes.
The people Of the State of Wisconsin, repre-
scented In Senate and Assembly, do enact
as follows:
Section /. There are added to the stat
utes four new sections to read: Section
1210h-1. Whenever any action or special
proceeding Is hereafter commenced to set
aside any sale of lands for the non-payment
of taxes, or to cancel any tax certificate,
or to restrain the issuing or any tax Certh-
cate or tax deed or to set aside any tax,
fly OF the assessment and efecting the
groundwork Of such tax, within twenty
days after the commencement Of such &C
ton the plaintiff In such action. or special
proceeding shall pay or cause TO be paid
to the county, town, city, or village oticer
entitled to receive the same. the amount or
taxes, Interest, and charges levied against
the said lands involved In such action. as
a condition of maintaining said action.
Section I21Oh-2. II In said action or
proceeding a reassessment Is ordered, The
court shall, upon the completion of said re
assessment made in the manner required
by statute, determine the amount which. &C
C0rding TO said reassessment. the plalntih
ought Justly TO have paid upon the lands
involved In said action or special proceed
Section 1210h-3 The plaintiff in such
action or special proceeding shall be en-
titled to recover judgment for the amount,
II any. he 80 paid In excess of the amount
the court shall finally determine he ought
to have paid on the lands involved in said
action or proceeding, with interest from
the date Of such payment.
Section 1210h-4 Payment Of any 1udg-
ment so recovered by the plaintiff, shall be
made forthwith by the treasurer Of any
such county, town, city or village, upon
presentation Of a certified copy thereof;
without other or further order. He shall
preserve said copy Of said judgment es his
warrant for such payment and shah re
0uire the satisfaction Of record Of said
Judgment upon the making OF such pay
ment.
Approved June 5. 1909.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
M 18l, 81 published June Z, 1907
CHAPTER 800, LAWS OF 1903.

AN ACT to amend section 1929 Of me stat
utps, providing that cutting hair ana
shaving boards in barber shops on Sun
day shall not be deemed a work OF neces.
The 6eopie Of the state OF wisconsin, repre-
sented in Senate and Assembly, do enact
as follows: ,...4,.
* amended to read: Se"tioq 4990. An
ncrson Who shall keep open his shop, ware
house. or workhouse or shall do any maj man
works of necessity and charity, or be pres
ent ut any dancing or public diVrra,oh !,
show or entertainment, or take part - my
snort. game or play on the first day o.
the week shall be punished ny IN" 10Y ,n *,
rredtnq ten dollars and such day Fhah be
understood TfeI to include The time between thr
midnight preceding and the midnlGnl ioa
owing the said day, and no c.vil process
ha BE- served or 1 SSf EeeS SR 'a open a"
harber shoD on Sunday for the. purpose 81
cUtting hair and shaving beoras o Snali not
Section . This act shall take enecL an4
be In force from and after It's passage ana
Approved June 3. 1909.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

cient TO support simple contract An
antecedent or pre-existing obligation
whether for money or noe. constitutes value
where n receipt is taken either in satisfac-
tion thereof or as security Therefor
49, "WarehouSeman" means q person
goods for profit, provided that this act
shall not apply 70 common carriers who
store merchandise or other property re-
ceived by them as such common carriers
>. A thing is done 'il good faith" with
in the meaning of this act. when 1t is ~
fact done honestly, whether it be done neg
hgently or not.
Section 16S4m--63. The provisions OF
this act do not apply TO receipts made and
delivered prior 70 the taking effect of this
act.
Section 16S4m-64 All acts or parts of
acts Inconsistent with this act are hereby
repealed.
Section 16S4m-65 This act shall take
effect on the first day of September, one
thousand nine hundred and nine
Section 16S4m-66. This act may be
cited as the warehouse receipts act.
Approved Junea3, 1909.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
So 32S, 81 Published June s. 1909
CHAPTER go. LAWS OF 1909.

AN ACT to amend section 1919 and sub
section l Of section 1875 Of the statutes,
relating to the license fees Of fire and
marine insurance companies and to
agents licenses.
The people of the State of Wisconsin. rep
resented Ia Senate and Assembly, do en-
Section | Section 1919 Of the statutes
= amended to read Section 1919. l.
livery company tranSaCting the business of
Insurance against FIRE or by the risk of in
land navigation or transportation.
shall pay to the state on or be-
Tore the thirty-drSt day Of January In each
on the amount Of the gross premiums re-
eclved for direct insurance, less return
premiums and cancellation on direct IN
TuranCe, by such company during the
preceding year, in this state.
Direct Insurance shall include all insurance
other than reinsurance. In case any com
and rPiusure the whole or q part Of its
risks without making payment of this tax.
the company accepting such reinsurance
shat! pay the tax and if several companies
shall make such reinsurance the tax shall
Toe appOrtiOned between such companies in
proportion to the original premiums upon
The business. I'm this state so reinsured by
each such company Upon the payment OF
the tax herein provided. SuCh company may
he licensed to transact its business until
III" lost day or January in the ensuing year,
unless sooner revoked or forfeited according
10 law.
- Excepting domestic mutual insurance
122oa and companies heretofore organized
under sections 1896 to 1900 inclusive no
domestic mutual Insurance company shall
he required to pay any taxes fees. or
charges to the state by reason of this or
any other section of the statutes now in
force or hereafter enacted unless the same
shall, by specific reference TO this section,
expressly include such company.
Section . Subsection l Of section 1916
n the statutes is amended to read: Sec
tion 1876. l. No person, officer. or broker.
agent or sUb-0gent OF any Insurance cor
pOrauon of any kind required IN pay
ANY tax or license See TO the sratc shall
rCJ or a.d In any manner in rraRsactiEg
the business of or with such corporation in
placing risks or in collecting any premiums
or assessments or eneCttng Insurance thee
IN. without first procuring from }he insUg-
suce corporation a certificate Of authority
NJ shah any such person, officer. broker
agent. or sub-agen1. afJer such certificate
shall have expired. or after revccat on by
the commissioner Of Insurance OF such Ger
tutrato or of the license OF such corporal or
end until new certificate or license shall
have been issued 70 him. DO OF perform any
such net for or in behalf Of any insurance
corporation.
Approved June 3, 1909.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
No. 500. 81 Published Jvne &. 1909
CHAPTER 90. LAWS OE 1909.

AN ACT to create subsection of section
t0ld Of the statutes, relating TO district
attorneys ASSISTANTS In counties contain
ing city OF the first class.
The people OF the State of Wisconsin,, repre-
scented in Senate and Assembly. do enact
as follows:
Section i. There is added to the stat
utes new subsection of section 151d of
the statutes to read: 8. The district at
tornay is hereby authorized to appoint one
or mere clerks and one or more stenogra-
piers, the number and salary of whom Is
10 be fed by the board OF supervisors at
any meeting thereof
Section = This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage and
publication.
ApproYed June 8 1909
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
No $50. 81 Published June 5. 1909
CHAPTER 293. LAWS OF 1909.

CHAPTER 293, LAWS OF 1909.
AN ACT to amend section 1853 of the
statutes, relating to the payment or
taxes on lands by granter or grantee
The people Of the State of Wisconsin, repre-
scented in Senate and Assembly, do enact
as follows:
Section /. Section 1883 OF the statutes
is amended to read: Section 1888. As be-
tween the srantor and gruntes of any land,
when there is no express agreement MS to
which shall pay the taxes that may he
assessed thereon before the conveyance, II
such land Is conveyed on or be-
fore the first daY Of January, then the
grantee shall pay the same but If con-
veyed after that date then the gfantoT shall
pay them.
Approved Juna 8. 1909
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
No. 500. S Published June Z Ieoe
CHAPTER 3O1, LAWS OF 1909.

AN ACT to amend section 2424 Of the stat
utes, relating to the terms OF court III
the seventh judicial circuit
The people of the State OF Wisconsin, repre-
scented in Senate and Assent. do enRct
as follows 90,
Section /. That portion o" section 2425
Of the statutes which relates |, the seventh
judicial circuit is amended to read Seventh
circuit In the county OF Portage on ~.
yanond Monday in March and the
frat Monday in October; In the
county Of Waupaca on the second Monday
in June and the first Mond2 ~, III
> November in the county Of Wan
sharn on the third Monday In April and
the third Monday in September: IN the
county Of Wood on the second MONDAY III
NM and the frat Monday In De
Section Q This act shall take effect and
be In force from and after its passage aho
publication. 80
Approved June :, 1900.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
No All. S. Published June ., 1909
CHAPTER 2al. LAWS OF 1909.

Az ACT to repeal sections l747-SI TO
lT4T-ST. inclusive. and sections lT4T-
81 to 1747-99. inclusive. OF rhe stat
utes: to amend sect'tsIs l6T5-l. 4194.
4424. and 1925 Of the statutes and 10
create sections 1GS4m--1 10 IGS+u-66.
inclusive, of the statutes, providing for
laws as to warehouse receipts uniform
with those OF other states.
9Ae people Of the State OF Wisconsin. rep
Resented in Senate and Assembly. do en-
act as follows:
Section l. Sections lT4T-Sl TO III
81, Inclusive. and sections 114T-9l TO
1T47-99, inclusive. of the statutes, are re
pesled.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

a sworn statement of such expenses. IL
such vouchers are approved by tho COVER
nor the secretary of state shall issue war
rant therefor and they shall be paid by the
state treasurer out or the fund hereby ap
propriated
Section =. This act shall take effect and
ne in force from and after Its passage aud
publication.
Approved June 8, 1909.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
No. SIS. A. Published June 4, 1909
CHAPTER oeS. Laws or 1909.

AN ACT to amend section l492e--1, and IL
create section 1492e--Sa OF the statutes.
relating TO the practice Of Fctetinar,
medicine and surgery.
The people OF the State of W!scoosl;y. rrpr,-
sented IN Senate and Assembly do "l'~s
as follows
Section /. Section l+92e--. q IAe s,as :
utes Is amended to read: Sections 4S..er--.
livery unlicensed person VINO was tnS@s' !
IN the practice of veterinary Aed!olaS - =
surgery in this state cont!HueGSi} -. q
hEsl OF January, 1912, tGaN .oh.
ttnuc such practice without exam! axe
providing such person p'o>o"
endorsements OF his Qualifications ~
SNA!Led and competent veterinary phEsi't.
ana surgt%'-, subscribed amt Swora 10 e
TWO iydndres and hfty freeholderS and CAL
erS OF livestock residing in the coN@& IN
which such veterinarian lives. and pro
vidcd further that such person make al,-
plicatlon for license to the Board If Eeter-
mary Examiners thin thirty days after
upon the payment II three dollacs for his
first license, and annually thereafter cauS
ing his name and res dence to be registered
by the board wno SHALL keep book for
Section >, There is added to the stat
utes n new section TO read Section
1492e-Sa. The said Aoard Of examiners
are hereby authorised and empowered -
revoke any license heretofore existing or
granted or which may hereinafter be grant
ed for any professional miseonduct or
breach OF duty by apJ hcenssd practitioner
of veterinary med.rlne and surgery. Pro
vided, however, that the aald board eefore
the revocation Of aatd license shall notify
the said licensed practitioner Of the hear
ing. and give TO said licensed practitioner
at least tweI ty days notice In writing OF
the hearing or the revocation Of the IL
ceas-
and be in force from and after us passage
and publication.
Approved June =, 1903
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

1O6. The preceding provisions relating to
the construction of water mans in whole
or In part at the expense Of abutting own
ers shall not apply except in cases where
the city owns the works and in cases
where the water-Works are now owned or
may hereafter be purchased by the city
the extension OF mains after such
purchase shall be made at the expense Of
the city at large or at the expense of abut-
ting property as the council shall deter
mine.
Section q This act shall take effect and
be Ia force from and after its passage and
publication.
APPROVED June 2 1909
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
No I'll, 4. Published June : 1901
CHAPTER 29Q, LAWS OF 1909.

AN ACT 10 amend subdivision l Of section
946 OF the statutes relating TO Subscrlp-
lions by municipalities TO railroad stock.
The people of the State OF Wisconsin, repre-
scented in Senate aad Assembly, do enact
Section l. Subdivision l Of section $40
Of the statutes relating TO subscriptions
by municipalities to railroad stock, ~
amended to read (Section 9+6) l. With
In three months after the tlfnS OF any such
proposition with the proper clerk the rail-
road company NAV, By written request,
REQUIRE notice to he given by. Such CLERK III
the manner hereinafter provided FOR giving
notice Of an election 10 CONSIDER sUCn prop
osition, that after a date in sueh hotlco
named, not less than thirty nor more lhnl
sixty days from the date or notice pe't
ton to the proper authorities OF s .i
municipality, praying that such propoSi non
may be accepted and carried INTO eHecl'
will be presented for their signatures 10 me
male resident taxpayers thereon, WhAcu peu-
ton embracing Q copy OF Such propoSlt Jon
shall be appended as a part of such n0tire
II thereafter, within four months from u"
filing OF such proposition WIN SuCn cieFk'
the railroad company shall deliver To such
clerk such petition. embracing a copy o.
such proposition and bearing the SlBEhtplts
OF a majority OF the male persons reslolhE
i'll such municipality who We're assSSSea lot
taxes on real or personal estate thcrein rs
shown by the last assessment roll, Wisi'h
majority so signing shall own more man
one half Of the taxable property In"rtot ah
shown by the said assessment roll, winch
SIGNATURES shall be verified by the amr"Vlt
of some person who Witnessed the uaklnS
OF the same then such proposition Shail D.
dneJned accepted after the same Shall nave
baeu on file In the office OF the SAID cleth
at least ten days. and the proper county
board town board. village BOARD. NoaIu O.
trustees or common council shall carry inc
anne into effect III the ihoAANI hSiolH"''''
provided. -, .,-,. crt ana
be in force from and after its passage anu
apnrovsd tune :. 1909.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08
No. 241, 81 Published June J. 1909
CEAPTER 2a2. LAWS OF 1909

I11kAI L zoo, LA w . TX 1919.
AZ ACT to create section 42U2m Of the
statutes, relating to statements, repre-
sentat.Ons, and warranties in insurance.
The people Of the State Of Wisconsin, rep
resented Ia Senate and Assembly, do en-
act as follows
Section l. There is added to the stat
utes new section to read Section 4202m.
!. No oral or written statement, represeu-
taLiOh, or warranty made by the insured or
In his behalf IN the negotiation OF CON
tract Of insurance shall be deemed material
or defeat or avoid the policy or prevent It's
attaching unless such statement, represen-
iatiOn, or warranty was false and made
with actual intent 10 deceive or unless the
matter misrepresented or made warrant
increased the risk or contributed to the loss.
2. No warranty Incorporated in a con
tract Of Insurance relating to any fact prior
10 q loss snail defeat or AVOID such policy
unless the breach Of such warranty in
creased the risk at the time Of the loss, or
contributed to the loss. or unless such
breach existed at the time Of the loss.
Section z. This act shall take effect and
b. in force from and after its passage and
publication.
: Approved June 3, 1909.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1909-07-08

AN ACT to amend section 1492e--1, and u
create section 1492e--Sa OF the statutes.
relating 10 the practice Of rc&efinar,