Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1854-11-23


" E. Woodwork, do SIS
Mr. Sholes. from the Committee, re-
ported back certain accounts for services
on inquests, for lack Of certificate of the
Justice, the statute requiring the certifi-
cate of the Justice in all such cases, and
asked to be discharged from considering
them.
Mr.. Doan moved the adoption of the
report. Carried.
Mr.. Doan, from Committee on Asses
ment Rolls reported an equalized valua
ton and assessment for the several
towns.
Mr.. Sholes moved it be laid on the
table for the present. Carried.
Mr. Doan moved to adjourn. Carried.
THIRD DAY-AFTERNooN SESSION.
Chair called the Board to orde-. Clerk
called the Roll. All present.
Mr.. Epson reported the following bills,
which were allowed:
To G. III. Paul for handbills, Sher-
ifs notice for wood, 50 90
MrDoanreported direction in reference
to the correct description Of land of Cliff
ford Baker, and the entering the same
upon the assessment roll. Adopted.
Mr.. SIoles reported an orderfor chan
cling the name of Thomas Higgins Han
nan, to that of Charles Munson. Read
and laid owe" under the rules.
Mr.. Epson moved to take up the Report
upon the equalization of taxes. Carried
Mr.. Marsh called Mr.. Epson to the
Chair, and said he wished gentleman to
examine the report candidly. He thought
the town of Somers assessed too high in
proportion to the rest of the County.
After thorough investigation, the As
sessment Roll was amicably equalized,
and adopted unanimously. Wewill pub
fish table tomorrow.
MI. Derbyshire, from the Committc on
Roads and Towns, reported resolution
appropriating $500 to aid the Town of
Pleasant Prairie in building Waller
Bridge.
Mr.. Woodwork moved to lay the re
port on the table. Carried.
Mr.. Sholes reported the following bills.
which were allowed.
To Il. W. Hill forcoroner'S services 81 90
q" W. Ii. Abbot, do | 90
James Ross, do 90
Sam. Vail. do ! co
Mr.. Sholcs PRESENTED a list Of lots on
the Island, =. the City of Kenosha. which
were improt erly assessed in the tax list
of last year moving that the Clerk be
directed to put on a double assessment
on the City Rollof this year, as per stat
ute provided. Carried.
Mr.. Doan from the Committee on
County Poor reported the following &C
count, which was allowed;
To John Michel for coffin S. 90
Mr. Sholes reported the following bills
which were allowed:
To G. a. Hodge, for justices fees ) is
In explanation of reasons for cutting
down this and similar bills. Mr.. Sholes
referred to a resolution Of the Board last
session declaring that fees for taking tes-
timony, where justices had final jurisdic-
ton, shouid not be allowed.
To W. B. Baker for constables fees &c
" VIM. Reid 90
! Mr.. Sholes moved to take up and con-
side, the Circular Of the Secretary of
State, in regard to amount of production
the County. Carried.
/ Mr.. Sholes sugs ested that the several
members ascertain an approximate esti-
mate, each for his town, and that the
matter be referred to Committee Of the
Whole. Carried.
The Chair appointed Mr.. Sholes a spec
ial Committee to receive the estimates
of members, and forward a reply to the
/ Secretary.
/ The Board then adjourned.
Fourth Day-Foren Session.
Chair called the Board to order. Clerk
called the Roll. All present but Mr..
Woodwork. INMATES read and appro-
| ted.
Mr., Epson reported the following bills,
which were allowed:
! To DR.. jerks for services to prl-
soners $40
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