North Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1867-current, 1867-06-19
McGREGOR IOWA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 49, 1867
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
JUNE SESSION, 1867.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
JUNE SESSION, 1867.
The Board Of Supervisors Of Clayton
county, Iowa, met in regular session, in
the Court House, in Elkader, on Monday,
the Sd day of June, 1867. ,..
The following named members were
present: p. G.. Bailey, Grand Meadow ;
Gilbert Cooley, Cass; p. Costigan, Volga:
Philip Fishel, Elk; j. Gehon, Mallory; l..
l. Gilbert, Reed; John Keeling, Highland;
Charles Mcntzel, Cox Creeks Ezra Mon
lux, Wagner, James Newberry, Lodomilo;
NJ. o. O'Brien, Mendon; P. p. Olmsted, Mo-
mona; p. C. Parkc, Millville; S. L. Peck,
Clayton; Il. c. Place, Boardman; j. C..
Rounds, Marion; James Schroeder, Jeffer-
son; James Taper, Giard; I. d. White,
Farmersburs; Henry White, Sperry.
The following proceedings were had:
Geo. w. Beach, from GarnavilIo, pre-
sented his credentials, showing that he
had been duly and legally appointed to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the death Of
Alonzo Brown, a member Of this Board,
subscribed the oath of record and took his
seat as member thereof.
Petition for relocation of the County
Seat. "A petition, in due form, having
been presented, asking that vote may lie
taken ut the next regular election, for the
removal of the County Seat from its pre-
sent location in Elkader to Garnavillo
i, said county. 1t is hereby ordered by
tie Board, that said question of removal
b. submitted ut said election, and that the
Clerk of this Board cause the proper no.
tire to be given as required by law.
Petition of L S Downie and others, for
500 to bridge Pony Greek. Not granted.
Petition of John Thompson and others,
for bridge over Turkey river at Thomp-
sons mill. Not granted.
Petition of c A Dean and others, for ar
appropriation to build soldiers monu-
ment, was, by request, continued to the
September term.
Petition Of VIM Ga,smel for soldiers
bounty. Rejected.
Petition of Geo Bowman, for rebate of
taxes. Granted. ... ..
Petition of l. F Carrier, for rebate of
taxes. Rejected for want of proof.
Petition of G A Chapman, for rebate of
taxes. No report by committee.
PETITION of G B Nichols, for debate of
taxes. Granted.
Petition of Raycn Davidson, for rebate
of taxes. Rejected. E
Petition of Sarah j Bentley, for rebate
Of taxes. Granted. ....-
Petition of II S Granger, for S22s0 an
nual compensation. Granted.
Petition Of Alvan Tory, for reduction
of assessment. Reduced to So per acre.
Petition for bridge across Little Turkey
at Millvlle. Not granted.
Petition of Jas Schrunk, for Ferry Lii
cense on Turkey river, in NV or sec &,
range 81. Granted.
Petition of Mark B Sherman, for re.
duction of assessment from $4,000 to
S5,5 ,52O, was on motion and the showing
made, raised to $4,000.
Petition of James Mckinley, Special Ex.
eculor of James MacGregor, deceased, fol
rebate of taxes. Continued to September
term.
Petition of Eliza II Whipple, for rebate
of 'axes. Granted as to tax of 1868.
Petition of Ceylon L Brown, for sol
diers' bounty. Not granted.
Petition Of A c Rogers for reduction o
assessment. Granted.
Petition of W & B Schmidt, for equali
zation of assessment on B very property
their assessment reduced $500, and
Hagensick raised $1,000.
Petition of Francis Mallie, for rebate o
taxes, &c. Granted except 500 for i'm
prOvements. ......t
Petition Of J Simpson, for rebate of tax
Rejected for want of form.
Petition of b l. Mead, for duplicate war
rant No s $50, in place of one lost. Refer
red to 6 W Beach to report at Septembe
term.'
Petition Of G Cooley, for rebate of tax
Granted.
! The following resolutions were adopted
Resolred, That order No 4,7SO be re
cinded, and 7 ID White, VI O'Brien and
Cooley, are hereby appointed committe
to employ counsel to prosecute or defen
all claims for or against the county
Adopted.
| Resolred, That the Clerk of this Boar
1 be and is hereby authorized to draw wal
rants upon the county Treasurer, in pay
: ment Of all witnesses in the District cour
in State eases and on the part of the State
and also for those before the Grand Jury
g. s,sss!a :sa certificate signed by the clerk an
Resolred, d That h6r' the sa% s;a5s%Fy; =. Adopted;
per week be appropriated until other'WsAis:
ordered by the Board for the support
|, Mary Blackman of Sperfy township, an
: that the Clerk is authorized to draw wa
rants for the amount due every two month
Adopted.
Resoiuea, That whereas information b,
been obtained that the prisoners of OF
! county are allowed liberties and privileg,
$ that are not consistent with the laws of IL
land or the safety of the community, an
that our Sheriff ought to take prom,
measures to more closely confine sue
i. prisoners as } Footc, that the letter
the law may be complied with, and crimina
. IEreceive some punishment. Adopted.
i Reso,rea, That Alexander McCarty |
y appointed commissioner with power to G,
pend the amount Of 500, granted by til
Board ut the January term, 1867, ft
building and repairing bridges on the NJ
Gregor and Garnavillo road, in Mendo
}. township. Adopted.
$ Resolred, That the clerk be directed
I collect interest on the interest of all scho,
notes after the interest become due. Adop
ed.
Reso7red, That w ii IIungerford be r,
quested to report at the September term
the Board, the costs of building brid4
9 over Turkey river at Ostcrdock's plac
Adopted.
Resolred, That the sum Of three thou
and dollars he transferred from the Sp
cial Fund of Clayton county, to the coul
ty fund for payment of ordinary warrant
Adopted.
. Resolred, That jeremiah Coughlin /
's appointed Commissioner on Bridge in Ell
y township across Doe Creek, and that th
Clerk draw warrants on Bridge Fund o
: his order. Adopted.