Local citizens defend Wood County bridge history
An open letter by Grand Rapids and Centralia residents counters a published article about the Wood County Bridge. It asserts the bridge was rightfully built and maintained by the county, disputes misrepresentations, and argues for fairness in presenting the county’s history to readers. The piece criticizes Mr. Lathrop for presuming insight into local affairs and denounces attacks on the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
Grand Rapids
Centralia
Blaii
Lathrop
Senate
Anebber
Wausau
Presen
Wansau
Wood County Bridge Purchase Debate Reexamined
An analysis questions Mr Lathrops critique of past events and the 1873 purchase of the Wisconsin River bridge by Wood County. It covers the bridge’s history, valuation shifts from 1865 to 1878, and argues the county acted with public support and proper appraisal in acquiring the bridge rather than seeking a private sale or free arrangement. It notes key figures and the approval process, with committees, appraisers, and votes described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oktinarons
Wood County
Canty Board
Pig County
Tunthrop
Gevalia
Grand Rapids
Lana
Boviei
Rudolph
Wisconsin
Grand Rounds
D. W. Wellman
St. Paul
W. Rt. Sill
la Crosse
Thomas
Tyler
Sparta
Centralia
Ibiu
Gard
Todlay
Lathrop
Issu
Conbee
Ee Teek
Wood County rail aid dispute and county bridge policy
A lengthy defense of Wood County actions on railroad aid and bridge funding disputes. The writer counters Lathrop’s charges, arguing county decisions favored general development, not a private scheme. It recounts votes on Green Bay road and Wisconsin Valley road, asserts local control was limited, and urges open roads and bridges for all towns while inviting scrutiny and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay
Lincoln
Wisconsin
Dexter
Remington
Rudolph
Grand Rapids
Green Bay Road
Lingola
Gere
Big City
Centralia
Wisconsin Valley
Axter
Rowl
Wood County
Ddtivepr
Beven
Uyuttely
Sbte
A. Legisla
Aladison Das
Madison
Auburndale
Seneca
Marshfield
Lincoly
Raul
Ta Urop
Lathrop
Peter
Toraell
Giraud Wapleland
Lessea
Ling
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Cee LE Tun
Samus
PIM
4Th Ward
Tlaye
John J. Froablich
Vutuagh
Wirs
O'Brien
Millinery
Hollows & Ladies
Frank A Gady
Manuutey
Tanith
Wincunsty
Bk. Williams
Oitles
He, Poel
E. Pa
Amd
Eng Seeettel Eds
MALSIBINL + WISGUNSLN
Dow
REILY
Insurance
Coumag
Tietannel
Vanna Bull Partin
Tos Lavan
Lay Ageorrony
Howl Ebbetey Annottlas
Ning 4
Cans
Aventis
R . Budge
Murgoon
Shahin
Runisiulees
Corey Awert
Hayward
Piysteihy
Kessner
Adore Weston
A. Wood Jenkins
H. A. Lathrop
Marshfield & Bank
Armold
Gata Avan
Fiat
Tnt
Gacy
Ian
Marshlieid Pop Factory
Zaid and
Maple St. P
Bever
Emil Kiewert Co
Bond
Vreo
Sawyer
John P, Sawyer
Tammet Ann Liaw
Omarges
Barnum & Brown
Pape Manoel
Mike Miavlo Eireh
Eresh
Steinmetz
Sheveler
Otto & Son
Wis
Inquest
J B.carey & CO
C. A. Coon
Dheiry
Vallevtions
Fred Korth
LONY
McBraver
OLD Crow
Salr Stacle
Cranmer & Son
Uvemont House
Cgzark
Marshilela
A. Horl
Yekop
Dad
Gash
The
Marehfield Bimnes
Official City Paper
Mahe Wood County Bridge
Jointy
Grand Ray
Mey
Grand Diapias
Ospunay Lathrop
Jocalmvs
Bosel
Gentralia
Gerad Rapids
Powersiban
Wool County
la Centralia
Boars Syas
County Board
Seither Soy
Tor
Supreme Court
Labhrop
Arand Taphis
Borden
Neokemoutlon
Bebticos
Sven
Maine Ulliiuye
Canoly
Aulekia
Iithon
Dil Ettoet
Uae
Latheon
Geo. R. Gardiner
Borror
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