THE WAUPACA REPUBLICAN POST

August 5, 1915

 

NORTH ROAD FOR TRAIL

 

Advancement Association of Weyauwega Does Things When It Sets to Work.

- Light Rates Cut

 

            At a meeting of the Weyauwega Advancement Association last week, definite results were realized in securing a reduction of rates from the local electric light company and in securing the change of the routing of the Yellowstone Trail between Weyauwega and Waupaca, as may be seen by the following from the Weyauwega Chronicle of July 28:

            A number of important matters were brought up before the meeting of the Weyauwega Advancement Association on Monday evening, among which were the electric lighting rates, the Yellowstone Trail, and work on the Weyauwega-Fremont road.

            The first matter taken up was the rate question, and Mr. Josslyn, proprietor of the Electric Light Co., being present, he presented the rates adopted by the company, which were, upon motion, approved by the Association.  The rates are more fair than the rates proposed in the circular sent out by the company some time ago.

            Chairman H. J. Becker, of the committee on trail day, reported that the farmers of the town of Lind, along what is commonly called the “south road,” and also the town board, refused to lend any aid in building up this road, and it was suggested that the Yellowstone Trail be moved to the “north road.”

            Mr. Whipple, of Waupaca, county representative of the Yellowstone Trail Association, was present at this meeting, and in view of the stand taken by the residents of Lind, he also favored the re-location of the trail, and upon motion, the suggestion was adopted, and the trail from Weyauwega to Waupaca will be marked along the north road as soon as possible. – Weyauwega Chronicle.

Residents Active Along Old Route

            The enthusiasm of the citizens of Weyauwega is truly inspiring and we take off our hat to them for what they are doing in working up “good roads sentiment” in and about their live city.  However, the report of Mr. Becker, the chairman of the Yellowstone Trail committee, scarcely does justice to the residents of both Waupaca town and Lind who live along what is popularly known as the “south road.”  Donation work along this road has already been begun and after a survey can be made more improvement will be made in the road lying in the town of Lind.

            Considering the several natural difficulties that must be met, the residents of that community will do as well to make an excellent road between the two towns as the residents along any other public highway on the Yellowstone Trail.  However, it is not surprising that the time needed to get things started for trail work along the “south road” was irritating to the good roads enthusiasts of Weyauwega and they joined those who were ready to put their good resolutions into tangible form.  Mr. Whipple has already painted the poles along the “north road” and he informs us that considerable work has already been contributed along the “north road.”

Lind Officers Will Act.

            On behalf of the officers of the town of Lind and the residents along the “south road” we will say that application has already been made to the county highway commissioner for a survey of the “south road” and as soon as this is done the town board of Lind will have the two miles lying in Lind graded.  Then gravel will be begun and an opportunity will be given for “Trail Day” activity.  Several farmers living along the route as well as some who live some distance to either side of the “south road” have offered several days labor with men and teams.

A Sensible View

            The relocating of the Yellowstone Trail between Waupaca and Weyauwega has not given any offense to any resident along the “south road.”  Several have suggested that they can make a good road and it will be less expensive to keep it a good road if the heavy automobile traffic follows the “north road.”