The History Of A Municipal Lighting Failure In Tacoma
A critical look at Tacoma Washingtons 1 750 000 bond funded waterworks and electric plant project begun in 1890 1 897 saw the old generating plant abandoned and a shift to private power contracts. The piece argues mismanagement unknown book values poor accounting and looming debt with no sinking fund and questions the citys pursuit of municipal ownership. Includes Camden New Jersey case as comparative note and calls for reform through expert inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Ihs
Fie Water
Light Planta
Ught and Cwater
General Fund
Fiust
Water Department
Mayor Declares Municipal Plant Lease a Failure
The city electric plant of Marengo New Hampshire has been leased for twenty years. Officials cite inadequate, unprofitable service and municipal management as a failure. The mayor writes that the lease is better for all parties despite the issues.
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Marengo
Cam Wenn
Impertant Facts Impress All Persons Alike About Dr Turbin
Dr Turbin is acclaimed as a top specialist with the largest practice in the city. He is praised for skillful, courteous care, strict professional conduct, and tested by public verdict. He offers free consultation and will be in Marshfield at the Blodgett Hotel on Wednesday May 6th.
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Turbin
Marshfield
Blodgett Hotel
Bids for City Printing Due May 4 1908 Marshfield
Notice states sealed bids for printing all city documents and notices will be received by the city clerk from local newspapers in Marshfield until May 4 1908 at 12 noon. Envelopes must be labeled Bids for City Printing. Council may reject any or all bids. Dated April 23 1908 by City Clerk M G Flackenstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council, Water & Light Commission
Marshfield
M. G. Flackenstein
Local Social Notes From Wausau And Surrounding Areas
Spencer Harold Damon of Wausau transacted business here Saturday. Mrs. F. F. Damon of Wausau visited relatives Friday. A. W. Stewarte and wife visited Westfield Friday. Mrs. EB. Utter and daughter went to Trempele to visit her mother. Miss Dora Schroeder returned from Weynwega after three weeks. E. G. Ingham of Rock Falls spent a few days with old friends to see The Deacon. Mrs. Martha Flein of Loyal visited her mother Mrs. Wm. Rommel. Mrs. F. W. Straw and daughter Ruth of Eau Claire visited Rev. Christiansen Friday and Saturday. H. C. Casperson of Deer Park spent Saturday night with Rev. Christiansen on his way from Chicago.
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A. W. Stewarte
Westfield
E. G. Ingham
Rock Falls
the Deacon
Martha Flein
Loyal
Wm. Rommel
F. W. Straw
Ruth
Eau Claire
Christiansen
H.C. Casperson
Deer Park
Rev
Chicago
Local Notes From St Josephs and Marshfield Church Events
Henry Fenhousers at St Josephs Hospital Marshfield had his right wrist operated on for tuberculosis of the bone last Friday. Rev Frazier of Marshfield led the quarterly conference Friday evening and preached Sunday morning at the M E church. Rev C M Christiansen attended the Marshfield ministerial connection and Mrs Christiansen went Thursday. The Royal Neighbors presented The Deacon at the M W A Hall Friday to universal praise. Mrs Victor Langdon and children travel to Milwaukee and Chicago while Mr Langdon works on a street car line. W Holterman of Fond du Lac builds a house on his farm west of the village as household goods arrive. his wife Cathy Norton Holtersman will join later with her sister in Marinette.
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Henry Fenhousers
St. Joseph's
Marshfield
Frazier of
M. E
M. W. A. Hall
Victor Langdon
Milwaukee
Chicago
Langdon
W. Holterman
Fond du Lac
Holtersman
Cathy Norton
Marinette
Local Notices From Range Line Area Weave Family Moves and Births
Range Line residents report births for April with two daughters born to Mr and Mrs Wm Krostar and Mr and Mrs Jacob Bintzler. John Stuler's barn basement work by masons continues. Peter Schaefer rents Wm Krostar farm for next year. Herman Martin family moves to Lueck and Welch farm. Philip Schaefer family visiting Standrt relatives. Wm Thurston and Della Lawrence visit J E Hough in Standrt. Edwin J Cross returns home to Winneconne after six months with Chas Hough. Simon Wunch plans to move his Riverside cheese factory. Masonry work continues on foundation.
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Wm. Krostar
John Stuler
Peter Schaefer
Edwin J. Cross
Winneconne
Chas, Hough
Simon Wunch
Riverside
Masons
Local notices and family news from McMillan area
Staadt Ice Condon Sr rejoices at arrival of a trotting horse. Mr Wm Junemann solicits orders for crayon portraits. Miss Detle Lawrence reopened school after vacation. G E Chrouser runs tie cutting outfit and plans to move to Stratford soon. Farmers had excellent seeding conditions before rain. grasses and clover look strong. A Schlenk home party was well attended but mud hindered return. Four year old son of Mr and Mrs Prickett died. interment at Marshfield cemetery. community extends sympathy.
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Detle Lawrence
G.E. Chrouser
Stratford
August Schlenk
Prickett
McMillan
Marshfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Camden
N. J
Harold Damon
Wausau
F. F. Damon
Dora Schroeder
Weynwega
C. M. Christiansen
George Zophe
Staade
H.S. Lee
Jacob Bintzler
Jacob Bentzler
Herman Martin
Ripon
Lueck
Welch Farm
Philip Schaefer
Allenton
Arthur and
Wm. Thurston
Della Lawrence
Standrt
J. E. Hough
Ice Condon Sr
Wm. Junemann
Prive
Ayer
Wee Publiub
Barilati
Tromoin Medicin
Ayers
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mas
Young Men's Clothes
Ederheimer, Stein & Co
Makert
Louis Laemle
H.J. Beer
Biebfield Road
McOconnon & Company, ‘Wineas, Mian
Ulion
Feather Washing CO
Neillsville
W. Walker
R. Connor Co
S. Office
Incorporated
Wood County
Taylor & Scott Co., Wood County Abstracts
Grand Rapids
Wisconsin
Schumaker
Sion
Marshfield, Wis
Christansan
Abs
Cas Grocer
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