Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1917-04-19

( large, IOp tonight we lose our eOmpe
tent and faithful city clerk. Mr.. Worth.
man. 1t is with deep regret that we
| give up his services, although it is
at his urgent request 1t will, indeed,
seem strange not to have him with US,
particularly to the older members of
the council, for in the fifteen years /
nave been on the council | do not re-
member of single meeting that he
was not present. 1t is an unusual rec
ord to hold position for so long a
period, especially where you are up
for election every year; and had it
not been for such sterling qualifica-
tions as he possesses, it would not be
possible. His unanimous selection
year after year has been a splendid
tribute to his integrity, honesty and
fidelity to his duties. Our hearts go
out to him in his retirement. and 1t
is our sincere hope and wish that
many years Of health and enjoyment
are in store for him.
Respectfully,
GEO. T. THUERER.
For the City Clerk
The following resolution in recogni-
ton of the long and faithful service
OF City Clerk j. S. Workman was
unanimously adopted by rising vote:
City Hall, Baraboo, Wis, Apr. II.
Resolved by the Common Council Of
the City of Baraboo, Sank County,
Wisconsin:
That as a fitting tribute to efficient
and faithful service rendered by ].
S. Workman, about to retire as city
clerk, this council, in behalf of the
people of Baraboo, expresses it's graft
tude and appreciation. Mr. Workman
has been connected with the Baraboo
city government since the city was or
ganized 35 years ago-first as an al
derman from 1882 to 1885, and since
1885 as its city clerk. During his
long service as city clerk, Mr.. Worth
man was always on the job and was
ever active and alert to promote the
public welfare. A man of lofty ideals
and possessed OF a keen sense of right
and public duty, he has truly exempli-
fed the principle that public office is
a public trust" The records of his
Office are models of accuracy, eff
cheney, honesty and devotion to the
public service. Of his record and the
conduct of the Office he may well be
proud. Mr.. Workman retires now
from active service, strong in body
and alert in mind, though in the even
tide of well-spent life. OF him we
can not only say: "Well done, good
and faithful servant" but we can also
and do congratulate the people of Bar
aboo that the city has had the benefit
of his services for SO many years.
Speaks With Feeling
Mr.. Workman spoke with feeling
after the resolution was passed. He
severed his connection with the city
with deep regret and referred most
kindly to his long and unbroken rec
ord. Many changes have come in that
time and to some of these he alluded.
He feels that he would like to be re-
lieved, and his work will end with the
month.
Standing Committees
Finance-Isenberg, Okern, Jeffries.
Streets and riGges-Altpeter, Isen-
berg, Curry.
Sewers-Okern, Ross, Curry.
Fire and city buildings Ross,
Stanley.
Observation-Disclosures, Caf1isch, Bum.
Licenses-Ross, Jeffries, Bum.
Health and water-Stanley, Caflisch
and Altpeter.
New System of Books
1t was decided to install new sys-
tenn Of bookkeeping. After the books
are purchased expsrts from Madison
will come and demonstrate the system
to the officials.