The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1919-05-15
DOINGS OF THE COUNTY BOARD.

was calico 10 OfCef Dy JDe cndlFmdD,
John Even. All mem ters we're pres
ent. There are seven new members
on the board-Joseph Kohlbeck from
Cato, Albert Ihlenfeldt from Mishicot,
Herman Roethel from Kiel, f. H.
Mahnke, Richard Kubsta, George
Schadeburg and j. S. Dempsky from
Manitowoc city.
Before calling the roll Adolph Schul-
ze, the new clerk, made brief ad-
dress in which he stated that he would
endeavor to perform the duties of the
position to the best of his ability and
that he and his deputy, Miss Rhode,
would be at the service OF the members
of the board at all times during the
session. His remarks made hit with
the board and he was liberally applaud
ed.
The election OF a chairman for the
ensuing year was the first business
taken up. John Even was reelected
over Fred a friedrich by four votes.
Even received lSvotes and Friedrich A.
After drawing seats and lockers the
board adjourned until 10 o'clock Tues
day morning.
The board met Tuesday morning
pursuant to adjournment. The chair.
man announced the following standing
committees:
Assessment-Thos. A. Sullivan, Joseph
Kohlbeck, F. II. Mahnke, Henry
Wilke, Herman Roethel.
Finance-John Meisnest, VIM. Gem
rich, Chas Drumm, VIM. Schmoock,
c. G. Hagenow.
General Claims-Adolph Strouf, Chas
Drumm, John Lorfeldt.
Sheriff and Justice Claims-James
Barnes, Ernest Deffke, Geo. Schade-
burg, Chas. Racquet, Albert Lhlen
feldt.
Poor Commi issioners-Joseph Willott,
Fred Wilsman, Adolph Strouf
Public Building and improvement
August LAST, John Lorfeldt, Peter
Staalson, Eugene Allie, Thomas Sui
Ivan.
Roads and Bridges-John Lorfeldt,
John Wilharms, Jos. Kohlbeck.
! Election-Matt Wollerschelm, Eugene
Allie, Richard Kubista.
Illegal Taxes and Assessment-Wm.
Gennrich, Henry Elmer, Ed, Thuss,
F.H. Mahpke, 4 lbert lhlenfelau,
rramps- Kohlbeck, M. j. Deering,
Henry Elmer
Rules and Order-August Last, f. A.
Friedrich, Ferdinand M. Schneider.
Salaries-JoL n Wilharms, Charles Rae
quet Ferdinand M. Schneider, Aug
ust Last, M. j. Deering.
Education-F. A. Friedrich, William
Schmoock, Herman Roethal.
Printing-Ernest Deffke, Edw. Thuss,
George Schadeburg.
Insane-C. G. Hegenow, Eenry Wilke,
j. S. Dempsky,
Tax Certificates-Ferdnand M. Schnei-
der, j. S. Dempsky, Richard Kubista.
Judicary--Peter Staalson, Fred Wills
man, Adolph Strouf.
Purchasing-Jo Willott, James
Barnes, Chairman of Co. Board.
| Approval of Bonds Ed. Thuss, Matt
Wollersheim and chairman of county
board ex-of1icio.
On motion a special committee was
appointed to confer with the district
attorney on the matter of taking over
the fair grounds. The committee con-
sisted of VIM. Gennrich, Ferd Schnei-
der and John Me'snest.
At the session Wednesday this COM
mittee submitted resolution for the
purchase of the grounds at S55, 600. IL
provides cash payment of S30,000 to
be made out OF the general fund of the
county on or about May 20, 1919
$l2,500 with interest on unpaid bal
ance at four and one.half percent to be
paid March l, 1920;
fSl2, 800 being the balance due to be
paid upon sueh contract together with
interest at four and one-half percent
upon execution and delivery OF deed on
March /, 1921.
The resolution was adopted, the vote
being 30 for and against it The two
voting against it were Richard Kubis-
ta and George Schadeburg, from the
4th and 5th wards respectively of this
city.
A petition came before the board
from the county superintendent OF
4 schools asking that some provision be
made for automobile transportation
inasmucb as he was Obliged to use his
own car in making visits TO the schools
The matter was referred to the com
mittee on education.
The county treasurer petitioned the
board to increase the salary of his de-
putty to $50 from $40. The petition was
referred to the committee on salaries
DR.. Luhman was reelected county
physician for the ensuing year
Supervisor Roethel OF Kiel, member
OF the legislature, was granted leave OF
absence for the balance OF the season.
The board adjourned until this morn
ing at 10 o'clock.