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Newspaper
Marathon County Record
Location
Wausau, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1862
Page
2
The Marathon County Record laments county governance misdeeds by officials tied to Hoffmann and Horvatac, alleging tax shifts, bonds, and private profits against public funds. It argues citizens must oppose schemes draining county assets while praising reforms and civic vigilance.
A chaotic report from military posts describes a confrontation with a suspected rebel unit. Sees heavy guard action as a guard fires a pistol at an intruder, who yields and is held for investigation. A local woman notes her husband fights the sesesh under Price.
A reader letter from Ass't Surgeon MO S Pashley recalls Civil War service from Lebanon, Ky to Cairo and requests a Chicago paper copy. The Madison legislative update presents Bill No. 182 authorizing Marathon County to issue bonds totaling thirty thousand dollars to fund indebtedness, with ten percent interest payable annually in Warena, the county seat.
A bill introduced by Mr Hoxr ryroer proposes a special Marathon County tax not to exceed two thousand dollars to build and improve a county road from Mosinee to Marathon City to Jenny. Appointed commissioners Lemmer Buttke Plish and Smith would oversee work if approved. The act takes effect upon passage.
Fort Donelson surrendered to General Grant with Pillow Floyd Johnston and Buckner among 15 009 prisoners. Savannah likely captured. official advices note Floyd escaped. rebel losses and prisoner counts given. Action near Cumberland Cumberland batteries and gunboats Tyler Conestoga engaged. Commo dore Foote reports the hottest engagement yet with heavy shelling and multiple ship damages.
Provisions require a countywide vote on bonds to fund floating debt. Notice must be given by the Marathon County sheriff two weeks prior. Election at usual voting places uses ballots for or against bonds and results are canvassed like other county elections. Bonds run up to twenty years with a sinking fund of five percent and interest paid from yearly property taxes. If taxes are not collected, mandamus may compel theboard to act. The act takes effect upon passage.
General invitation issued with no tickets circulated. Ball and supper tickets priced at $1.50. Kronenwetter property at Wansau marked February 21 1862.
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