The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1913-04-17
Wisconsin. Thursday, April 18th, 1913

for by law. wish to call your attention
further to the fact that did not have this
lease drawn, nor did ever see the same,
and knew nothing of its contents. only in
general way, until il was read by the
clerk. Further than this. did not then,
nor do now, know who drew it. but al
ways supposed that the city attorney did
so. And want to say that, if we had
been requested instead of threatened by
Mr.. Bryan at the time he made his object
ion, am sure the matter could very
easily have been put over to the regular
meeting or even later. But knowing that
we were perfectly within our rights in
acting upon it at this time, ] ask you or
any one else. if it was not fair to suppose
that you would take the same action that
we did when opposed in the manner of
the opposition
These corrections | request that you
print, and, if you care to do so. think
that it would only be fair to all concerned
in view of the attack made, if you would
print the following also:
First. as to the lease of this bank build
ing, still maintain that it was a wise step
upon the part of our city and should it
turn out. and finally result as you have
charged, that the city will not be benefited
to the extent of more than three or four
hundred dollars instead of six hundred
dollars as we first expected, would still
maintain that it was a wise thing to do.
Ii there is any opposition to the councils
holding monthly meeting in the COM
mercial club, have not heard it. But,
should that arise. you must remember
that the city has still four or FIVE other
places and rooms in its possession. Amy
of which could be made and put in satis-
factory condition for council chamber at
a nominal cost, and this without using
the room beneath the bank which has
been fitted up by the committee on public
buildings. In support of this committee
wish to say, that two members of it were
members also of the street and bridge COM
mittee. and other work, together with the
assistance of the other member, Mr..
Westcott. in this department alone more
than save to the City of Washburn around
three thousand dollars.
And while you might question their
judgement. do not think that anyone
can honestly question their integrity or
purpose. And. really. do not see. and |
do not believe. that the tax payers of the
city feel that their funds have been mis-
used. In view of the fact that we. during
the season of 1912. did more than as
much again in the way of permanent inn
provements beside cutting down your tax
rate. something that has not been done
before in the history of the city. And.
what 10 more important. have the city 9
finances in just as good, or even few
hundred dollars better shape. than when
the present administration took charge.
Trusting that this makes my position in
this matter clear to both yourself and your
readers. remain.
Very truly yours.
H. II. Peavey.
P.S. Do not overlook too the fact that
had it not been for these men with little
aid from myself this same opposition
that you apparently are supporting would
have purchaced 100000 of FIRE hose for
the city and for which it had no use
whatever and would have been there
fore a total loss. Yours, Peavy.