This Day in History: 1893-03-27
At a meeting in Ramsey it was proposed that the areas roads be macadamized, including Franklin Turnpike and Island Rd, A committee of A. Schroeder, John E. Christie and Abram L. Terwilliger has been formed to secure enough signatures to get a special election to authorize the necessary bonds to accomplish the work. $40,000 worth of bonds @ 5% for 20 years, a sum not to exceed 1/2 of 1% of the assessed valuation. The specifications include the use of a steam roller on the job.
(Bristow)