The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1916-01-06
Fire DEPARTMENT.
ELECTS OFFICERS.
ALL. OF OLD OFFICIALS, HEADED
BY CHIEF KUSBA, GIVEN
ANOTHER TERM.
good FINANCIAL SHOWING.
REPORT OF TREASURER SIRE
BEL SHOWS INCREASE IN
VIZ FUNDS DURING YEAR.

TUNOS OU NlNG EAk.
Harmony prevailed at the annual
meeting of the Sank Centre fire de-
partment held Tuesday evening, good
feeling being engendered by the
splendid reports made by the retiring
officers and an ample supply of ci-
gars, apples and oranges provided by
Chief Jos. w. Kusba who presided.
AS had been expected, all of the old
officers were retained for the ensuing
year. The balloting developed only
on one contest, that for the office of
second assistant chief, for which E. E.
Jameson and Joe Miller were contend
ers, the former being returned win
ner at the count of the votes. The new
officers are:
Chief-Jos. w. Kusba.
First ASST. A. Richards.
Second ASST. E. Jameson.
Secretary-Geo. /. Dobbs.
Treasurer-A. F. Strebel.
The report of Treasurer Strebel for
the year 1915 was especially gratirfy-
ing, showing an increase of $79.40 in
the general fund, over the proceeding
year. On JAM. A, 1915, the cash on
hand totaled $79699, consisting of an
interest bearing certificate for $734.70
and checking account Of 1929. On
Jan. A, 1916, the total was $4,000,
consisting Of $728.99 in certificates
and $147.40 in the checking account.
The receipts during the year were
$561.69 and the disbursements were
$476.58, leaving margin on the right
side of the ledger Of $85.11. The
report of Secretary G. l. Dobbs was
identical, the reports having pre-
viously been audited by T. F. Myott
and H. E. Wilcox.
The report of Chief Kusba was an
interesting one and on motion of j.
N. McGibbon copy was sent to the
city council and the Herald. e
Chief Kusba also reported for the
committee which had in charge the
arrangements of the last annual ball,
the other members being Frank
Schwartz, E.. E. Jameson, F. A. Mel
son and Albert Markson. The report
showed the gross proceeds to be
$407 and the expenses, $107, leaving
a balance of $3.50, the other $40 being
accounted for by the prize given away.
This report was received with ap-
plause, and on motion of E. "A. Rich
ards a vote of thanks was extended
the committee. otIess
Following the reports and the clear
ing up of routine business came the
election of officers. J. N. McGibbon
in graceful little speech placed in
nomination for chief Joe w. Kusba
and received second rom A. E..
Dubeau. Mr.. Richards moved that the
mayor cast a unanimous ballot for
Mr.. Kusba which was approved with
applause. Being called on for a
speech Chief Kusba said:
81 can simply say thank you. 1
shall continue to work for the better
ment of the department as long as
I am able to do so and indeed appre-
ciate the honor you have again be-
slowed on me-"
On motion of j. B. Schoenhoff the
name of E.. A. Richards was present
ed for first assistant chief and, there
being no other nominations, the sec
rotary was instructed to cast unan-
imous ballot for Richards. Gene re-
sponded with one of his happy "short
talks"
Nominations for second assistant
brought out the only contest. Charlie
Miller presented the name of Joe Mil
Ter. Al Markson presented the name
of E. E. Jameson, the retiring Off
GER. The vote was FL for Jameson
and 16 for Miller. Jameson was alb
sent.
Treasurer Strebel and Secretary
Dobbs were also elected unanimously
and made clever responses to cries for
speeches.
Chief Kusba brought up the ques-
ton of nominating some member of
the department who had served Is
years in the ranks to become life
honorary member Of the State Fire
mems Association, each fire depart
ment in the state being entitled to
name one fireman annually. On mo-
ton. of Mr.. Richards the honor was
conferred on ]. B. Schoenhoff, who
has served 81 years in; the depart
ment. 81.
After discussion of minor affairs
adjournment was taken. ) The report
of Chief Kusba was as follows:
Fellow Members of the Fire Depart
ment:
One year ago tonight was elected
chief of this organization after a
somewhat warm campaign. And, as
a matter of fact, ! have been cam
paigning warmly ever since and in a
good many directions. But it was SIM
ply part of the job with which you
entrusted me and at no time have
found the campaigning unpleasant.
Without any intent to criticize or to
cast reflection in any direction, but
with utter candidness, however, l must
saw that when I took the office If