Historical Notes And Photos Of St Cloud, Wisconsin - Village of Saint ...

Village Government and Incorporation March 4, 1909In 1908 plans were made to have the village incorporated, which meant the people of the village could electtheir own officials, and pass their own laws in accordance with state and federal laws. An election was held onThursday March 4 th , 1909 to determine if incorporation was wanted. Seventy-nine ballots were cast; forty-two“yes” and thirty-seven “no” were the results. This was a close bitterly fought election. The people againstincorporation were afraid of increased taxes. March 4, 1909 is the official date of incorporation, the resultswere recorded the next day at the Fond du Lac County courthouse in 12M volume 3, pages 579-596. The firstelection of officers of the village was held on Tuesday April 6 th , 1909. The first President was Peter Feldner, thefirst trustees were Andrew Darnieder (first undertaker also), John Entringer, Frank Leon, Val Baus, Joseph Hau,Main Street Downtownand Joseph Dreifuerst. Anton Dreifuerst was Supervisor, John Wehner Clerk, John Lisowe Jr Treasurer, ArnoldPetrie Assessor, August Moeller and A.E. Kingston Justice of Peace, J.B. Helz Police Justice, August KlinzingConstable. Dr. A.J. Driessel was appointed Health Officer. Many meetings were held at the State Bank of StCloud building and soon improvements were made. Street grades were established, concrete sidewalks werebuilt, and hitching posts were erected. Horse traffic had to be regulated and nuisances were subject to theConstable’s rules. Residents that were found to be intoxicated too often were forbidden sale of liquor and their19