1910 Saloon Cases, Official Record

Stevens Point Daily Journal
14 May 1910
OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Council chamber, city of Stevens Point, Wis., April 12, 1910.
Adjourned meeting of the common council of the city of Stevens Point, Wisconsin held in the council chamber at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 1910, Mayor Cashin presiding. Aldermen present: Cook, Gee, Hodsdon, Schenk, Scribner (5). There being no quorum present, council regularly adjourned until 7:30 o'clock p.m. Thursday , April 14, '10.

Attest: N.L.Gross
Deputy City Clerk

Council chamber, city of Stevens Point, Wis., April 14, 1910.
Adjourned meeting of the common council of the city of Stevens Point, Wisconsin held in the council chambers at 7:30 o'clock p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 1910, Mayor Cashin presiding. Aldermen present: Abb, Altenburg, Cook, Firkus, Gee, Hodsdon, McDonald, Pagel, Schenk, Scribner and Urowski.
His honor stated that the object of the meeting was to take action on the liquor license question. City Atty. Owen advised that he would guide the council as he thought would be correct. He stated that it would be necessary that all testimony be taken down in shorthand and advised that D.J. Leahy be sworn in as reporter. Upon motion of Ald. Abb, Mr. Leahy was sworn in.
J.B. Smith of Madison, Wis., appeared for the plaintiffs and D.I.Sicklesteel for the defendants.
The case against Klish Bros. was first taken up. Sicklesteel filed a demurrer to the complaint upon which Smith asked the council that it be overruled. Upon motion of Ald. Scribner the demurrer was overruled, all voting aye. Sicklesteel filed an answer to the complaint upon which Smith made a verbal demurrer. Sicklesteel asked that the demurrer be overruled. Upon motion of Alderman Schenk the demurrer was overruled, all voting aye except Scribner.
In the case of City vs. Julius Ritski, Sicklesteel filed demurrer to the complaint. Upon motion of Ald. McDonald demurrer was overruled, all voting aye except Scribner.Sicklesteel filed an answer to complaint to which Smith filed a verbal demurrer. McDonald moved that Smith's demurrer to answer be overruled. Motion carried, all voting aye except Scribner.
In the case of City vs. Nowak & Shepreau, Sicklesteel filed demurrer to complaint which was upon motion of McDonald overruled, all voting aye except Scribner. Sicklesteel filed an answer to complaint to which Smith filed a verbal demurrer. Upon motion of McDonald Smith's demurrer to answer overruled, all voting aye except Scribner.
In the case of City vs. Frank Strong and Nelson Strong, Sicklesteel filed demurrer to complaint. Ald. McDonald moved that demurrer be overruled. Motion carried, all voting aye except Scribner. Sicklesteel filed an answer to complaint, upon which Smith filed a verbal demurrer. McDonald moved that Smith's demurrer be overruled. Motion carried, all voting aye except Scribner.
In the case of City vs. Anastacia and George Peck, Sicklesteel filed demurrer to complaint. McDonald moved that demurrer be overruled. Motion carried, all voting aye except Scribner. Sicklesteel filed an answer to complaint, to which Smith filed a verbal demurrer. McDonald moved that Smith's demurrer be overruled. Motion carried, all voting aye except Scribner.
In the case of City vs. Aug. Kotlowski, Sicklesteel filed demurrer to complaint. McDonald moved that demurrer be overruled. Motion carried, all voting aye except Scribner. Sicklesteel filed an answer to complaint, to which Smith filed a verbal demurrer. McDonald moved that Smith's demurrer be overruled. Motion carried, all voting aye except Scribner.
Mr. Sicklesteel asked that the defendants be tried at the present time, as he had urgent duties out of the city later. Mr. Smith asked that the trial be deferred until a later time in order to allow him to collect data on the liquor question.
Ald. Redfield moved that the council adjourn until Friday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. Motion lost by the following vote: Ayes—Cook, Gee and Redfiled: nays—Abb, Altenburg, Firkus, Hodson, McDonald, Pagel, Schenk, Scribner, Urowski.
Ald. Schenk moved that the case against Klish Bros., Julius Ritski, Nowak & Shepreau, Frank and Nelson Strong, Anatacia & Geo. Peck, and Aug. Kotlowski be continued until Tuesday, May 10th, at 7:30 p.m., and that they be made the special order of business at that time. Motion carried.
Upon motion of Ald. Abb, council adjourned.

Attest: N.L.Gross
Deputy City Clerk

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The Gazette
15 June 1910
CITY GOVERNMENT
Official Synopsis of Proceedings of Common Council

Council Chamber, City of Stevens Point, May 3, 1910

Regular meeting of the Common Council held in the City Office, Tuesday evening, May 3, 1910, Mayor Walters presiding.

Members present: Abb, Altenberg, Cook, Heffron, McDonald, Redfield, Schenk, Scribner, Port, Firkus, Urowski.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Upon request of D.I. Sicklesteel, attorney for the defendants in the cases of C.I. Howard et al., vs. A. Klish and G. Klish, C.I. Howard et al., vs. J. Retzke, C.I. Howard et al., vs. A. & W. Peck, C.I. Howard et al., vs. Sheppreaux and Nowak, C.I. Howard et al., vs. Kotlowski, and C.I. Howard et al., vs. Frank Strong and Nelson Strong, Jr., the hearing was postponed from May 10, 1910, at 7:30 P.M. to May 12, 1910 at 7:30 P.M. attorneys for complaintants and defendants having signed stipulations to that effect, and Attorney Sticklesteel as attorney for the defendants having waived all rights of protest or objection that he might have by reason of such postponement.

Moved by Ald. McDonald, and seconded, that when the council adjourns tonight, the adjourned meeting will be held on May 12, 1910, at 7:30 P.M. and this motion was adopted.

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H.J. Finch.
Dep. City Clerk

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Council Chambers, City of Stevens Point, May 12, 1910

Adjourned meeting of the Common Council held in the city offices, Thursday evening, May 12, 1910, Mayor Walters presiding.
Members present: Abb, Altenberg, Cook, Heffron, Sparks, Port, Firkus, Urowski.

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The case of Carrie I. Howard et al. for the revocation of the license of Albert and George Klish, called. Complainants present are represented by J.B. Smith of Madison, Wis. as their attorney. Defendants Albert and Geo. Klish present and represented by D.I. Sicklesteel of this city as their attorney. Mayor and council represented by W.F. Owen, City Attorney.

The complainants' attorney introduced certified copies of the record of the State vs. Albert and Geo. Klish tried in the Circuit Court of Portage County, Wisc. Complainants rest.

Defendants call as witnesses George and Albert Klish. Testimony closed, as complainants' attorney stated he did not wish to cross examine.

The council went into executive session, and a resolution was introduced dismissing the case, and it was adopted by the following vote: Abb, Altenberg, Firkus, Heffron, Port, Schenk, and Urowski voting aye: and Cook, McDonald, Redfield, Scribner, and Sparks voting nay.

Upon motion, the council adjourned until May 13, 1910, at 7:30 P.M.

H.J. Finch
Dep. City Clerk

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Council Chambers, City of Stevens Point, May 13, 1910

Adjourned meeting of the Common Council held in the Council Chambers on May 13, 1910, at 7:30 P.M. With Mayor Walters presiding, and all members present.

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The case of Carrie I. Howard et al. for the revocation of the license of Julius Retzke was then called. Complainants were present and represented by their attorney J.B. Smith. Defendant Julius Retzke present and represented by attorney D.I. Sicklesteel. W.F. Owen, City Attorney, present representing the Mayor and Common Council.

The complainants' attorney introduced certified copies of the record of the State vs. Julius Retzke tried in Justice Park's Court in the city of Stevens Point, Wis.
John Hafsoos and J.W. Drake were sworn in as witnesses and examined. Complainants rest.

John Korda [-2] was sworn in as interpreter.

Julius Retzke , Max Retzke, and Louis Retzke were sworn and examined for the defendants. Defendants rest. John Hafsoos re-called for the complainants.
Testimony closed.

A resolution was introduced dismissing the case, and adopted by the following vote: Abb, Firkus, Heffron, Port, Schenk, and Urowski (6) voting aye: and Altenberg, Cook, McDonald, Redfield, Scribner, and Sparks (6) voting nay; and his honor cast the deciding vote in favor of dimissing the case.

Upon motion, the council adjourned until May 18, 1910, at 7:30 P.M.

H.J.Finch
Dep. City Clerk

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Council Chamber, City of Stevens Point, Wis., May 18, 1910


Adjourned meeting of the Common Council of the City of Stevens Point, Wis., held in the city offices on May 18, 1910, at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Walters presiding, and all members present.

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A motion was introduced to have the council go into executive session to take up the liquor cases. This motion was lost by a vote of seven to six, the Mayor casting the deciding vote.

The case of Carrie I. Howard et al. for the revocation of the license of Frank Strong and Nelson Strong was then called. Complainants present and represented by J.B. Smith as their attorney.. Defendants present and represented by their attorney D.I. Sicklesteel. Mayor and Council represented by W.F. Owen, City Attorney.

The complainants introduced certified copies of the records of the two cases of State vs. Strong Bros. tried in the Justice and Circuit Court.

Complainants rest.

Frank Strong sworn and examined for the defendants.

Defense rests. Testimony closed.

A resolution was introduced dismissing the case, and adopted by the following vote: Abb, Firkus, Heffron, Port, Schenk, and Urowski (6) voting aye: and Altenberg, Cook, McDonald, Redfield, Scribner, and Sparks (6) voting nay; and the Mayor voting aye.

The case of Carrie I. Howard et al.asking that the license of Anastacia and William Peck be revoked was then called. Complainants present and represented by their attorney J.B. Smith.. Defendants present and represented by attorney D.I. Sicklesteel. Mayor and Council represented by W.F. Owen, City Attorney.

Complainants introduced certified copies of the records of the case of State vs. A. & W. Peck held in Justice Park's court. Complainants rest.

Anastacia and William Peck sworn and examined for defendants. John Korda[-2] sworn as interpreter for William Peck. Defendants rest. Testimony closed.

A resolution was introduced directing the dismissal of the case, and was adopted by the following vote: Abb, Altenberg, Firkus, Heffron, Port, Schenk, and Urowski (7) voting aye: and Cook, McDonald, Redfield, Scribner, and Sparks voting nay.

The case of Carrie I. Howard et al. asking for the revocation of the license of August Kotlowski was then called. Complainants present and represented by their attorney J.B. Smith.. Defendants (sic) present and represented by his attorney D.I. Sicklesteel. Mayor and Council represented by W.F. Owen, City Attorney.

Complainants introduced certified copies of the record of the case of State vs. Aug. Kotlowski in County Court.

Complainants rest.

August Kotlowski sworn and examined for defendant. John Korda [-2] sworn as interpreter.

Defendants (sic) rest.

John Halsoos sworn and examined as witness for defendants. (sic)

Testimony closed.

A resolution was introduced asking that the license be revoked, and was defeated by the following vote: Altenberg, Cook, McDonald, Redfield, Scribner, and Sparks voting aye (6): and Abb, Firkus, Heffron, Port, Schenk, and Urowski and the Mayor voting nay.

A resolution was then introduced asking that the case be dismissed, and was adopted by the following vote: Abb, Firkus, Heffron, Port, Schenk, and Urowski voting aye: and Altenberg, Cook, McDonald, Redfield, Scribner, and Sparks voting nay.

Upon motion , the council adjourned until 7:30 P.M. Of May 19, 1910.

H.J. Finch
Dep. City Clerk

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Council Chambers, City of Stevens Point, Wis., May 19, 1910
Adjourned meeting of the Common Council of the City of Stevens Point, Wis., held in the city offices, May 19, 1910, at 7:30 P.M. with Mayor Walters presiding, and all members present.

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The case of Carrie I. Howard et al. asking for the revocation of the license of Paul Shepraux and John Nowak was then called. Complainants present and represented by their attorney J.B. Smith.. Defendant Shepraux present and represented by attorney D.I. Sicklesteel, who stated that defendant Nowak was sick, but he was ready to proceed with the case. W.F. Owen, City Attorney, present representing the.Mayor and Council.

The Complainants introduced certified copies of the case of State vs. Paul Shepaux and John Nowak tried in the Circuit Court, and Mrs. Philomena McMillan sworn and examined for defendants [sic, complaintants?]


Paul Shepreaux sworn and examined as witness for defendants. Defendants rest. Testimony closed.

A resolution was introduced asking that the case be dismissed, and was adopted by the following vote: Abb, Firkus, Heffron, Port, Schenk, and Urowski (6) voting aye: and Altenberg, Cook, McDonald, Redfield, Scribner, and Sparks voting nay. The Mayor voting aye.

Upon motion , the council adjourned.

H.J. Finch
Dep. City Clerk