The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-11-23

The following contracts on the Graysyille
road were sold by Thomas Murphy, Esq, from
Janett's store to S H Clines house to John Cline
flor 500 70; from John Cline's to Ruth Littlss
land sold to Henry freeman for 1926 so.
Ordered, that Thomas Murphy, Esq, sell out
the road in Franklin township, on the Stafford
and river road Ordered that the bridge across
Standing-stone on tho Clarington road be
sold on the 30th September. Ordered that the
Auditor notify S. P. Jones to have his accounts
for work performed on roads presented for set
tlement on the Both day of September.
Adjourned to meet on the Goth September, '5S.
SPECIAL SESSION, September 30, 1S6S.-Al-
lowed J. Fickard Agent for 2 King S3,4S4. for
building three iron bridges, one across Little
Muskingum creek near Steed's mill SO 040; one
across Bristers Fork of Wills creek, SSH; and
the third one across the Clear Fork of Muskin-
gum, 5000.
Agreeably to advertisement Thomas Murphy,
Esq, sold roads commencing at the Stafford
bridge and ending on the land of John Sloan.
S P Jones presented his account for cash
received and work performed on roads; total
amount received $4,000; amour. of work per-
formed on roads s4,235; leaving balance of
1894 3S. which is satisfactory to the Com
missionsrs.
Ordered. that Walker Hunter be allowed
the sum of $500 in cousty bonds. payable in
two years with interest, for brick furnished
for court house. part payment. Ordered that
there be issued to W. ". Mccoy, contractor
fo. building court house. the sum of 81 600 in
county bonds payable in two years with inter
est Ordered that the Auditor issue an ad.
vert tisement that the Commissioners will pro.
ceed to sell out roads at Cameron, Adams Tp,
October 81; Also st 3 E. Hutchson's, Bethel
TIP. October 26. Ordered that S Jones work
out the 264 3s the balance remaining in his
hands; on the Sunfsh road
Adjourned to meet on the goth October.
SPECIAL SESSION, October 20 Is6S.-Ordered
that K T Stephen be allowed S57 IS for fill
made on bridge across Br ster fork in Seneca
TIP. The contract for building a wrought
iron fence and grading the court house Let
was awarded to W W. Mccoy for the sum Of
1850. Ordered, that the sum OF $50 he ap
prepriated on the road between John Smith
and Peter Sni1er. on ths clear Fork, under
direction of + A Lemping
| adjourned to the 10Th of October.
| SPECIAL SESSION October %, lS6s.-Wm
| Workman, Esq presented report of contracts
awarded on Atkin on run road, agreeably TO
advertisement ofOctober 81; amounting in
the aggregate to S3,3l4 to be completed to
the satisfaction of the Commissioners by the
| 18th of June, 1869 Agreeably to advertise
msnt Thomas Murphy, Esq,and 4 Lampiug
proceeded to sell the grading of the hills on
the Woodsfield and Marietta roads amount
ing in the aggregate to S5,o25.
Allowed 5 Newcomb 4 Co s275 10 for
stationery, blank books. &c. e West pre-
sented bill amounting to s202 10 for print
ing tax receipts. semi ANIMAL settlement
proclamation of Sheriff for elections, holding
courts, and other advertisements, which is
allowed.
CONTRACTED with VIM White for a bridge
across the Sratght fork of Little Muskingum
for the sum of $3.50. Entered into contract
with Walker Hunter to erect a coal house; ;Sc.
on court house. lot, for the sum of $500.
Thomas Little engaged to build side walls and
repair the bridge one mile east of Woodsfeli.
Allowed P Wagsuhcim SIS for marble slab to
insert in court house.
DECEMBER SESSION l85S.--Isaao Bernhard,
who was elected Commissioners OF Monroe
county last October election. presented bond
which was approved by the Probate Ju ige and
being duly qualified entered on his etics.
Oliver Sloan, who a. the last October alec
tien was elected to the office of County Sur
veyor, presented bond in the sum of 81 900,
which being satisfactory, and having been
duly qualified enters on his Office
The vacation of the road petitioned for by
C Lobenstein and others, at the September
session, be granted.
The costs in the case of Ohio VS. Schuma-
C or, SII 30 allowed. The costs in the case
of Ohio vs. Jaraes Doss, $50 20, allowed.
Walker Hunter presented q bill amounting
to S3.S9l so for 399 900 bricks for which So
500 has been paid the remaining balance of
1891 SO ordered to be paid
Allowed P. Schumacher SIS SO for sundry
articles for Offices. Allowed z Schumacher IS
filling up cellar in court house lot Allowed
! jasSnith 81 covering iudsx book for Recor-
per. Allowed VIM, Rose SS IS for Tin ware
for Jail, thimbles for cRimneys, stove pipe,&
| The costs in the case of Ohio vs. Margaret
Bricker. amounting to 81 80, allowed.
Allowed J Spriggs balance Of salary S240
Ordered that the Auditor present the Com
nissioners' report for the year ending Sep tenn
ber7 1868, TO the Judge of the Court of
Common Pleas,
| A petition was presented bv Nicholas Suter
and others for change in the county road
from the foot of Roots hill to school house
No. on Fishing creek grade, as public notice
was not given as required petition dismissed.
The report of the viewers on the road Pc
ti.ioned for BY David P. Noll and Others at
the September session, being favorable, but
opposition being made by party interested
final action postponed to March session.
| The report of the viewers for a review of
the road leading along the Clear Fork OF the
Muskingnm .petitioned for by John Smith and
others at the September session. being favor
| able to the location of said review is ordered.
established.
The report of the viewers for ths road pc
| titionsd for by David Cline and others, at the
| September session. being favorable, said
| road is TO be established on paymont of SIS
damages to Avery Hill by the petitioners.
The report of the viewers on the road peti
toned for az the sep embsr session by Z z
| Hutchinson aud others, being favorable. said
road is orier.d to hs establ shed. Allowed
Robert Clingau $500 damages for road pass
| ing through his land.
The costs in the cass OF ho VS. Lever
0key, So 20 allowed. The costs in the case
of Ohio VS. C Resseler, 50 Is, allowed.
| AGTbcu Win y. i. JuhNluS
side stoves for SS4. The Commissioners i, sued
an order to the county Treasurer suspendng
collections on the special duplicate tor turn
pike in Seneca township till further notified
Allowed D briggs sac 81 for clothing for
ma and female lunaties Allowed Auditor
$40 making out and recording Commissioners
Report. Allowed county Auditor $500 part
salary. VIM Preshaw was allowed $3.50 25
for work performed by himself and others;
including teams, on the Malaga road.
Session adjourned sine die
SPECIAL SESSION, February l, 1859 W W
Mccoy, contractor for building court house.
thinks he can have the county offices finished
for ths off erS by the lst of April, at small
additional expense; as this will prevent the
hire OF Offices for another year it is agreed TO
let dr. McCoy have $50 for extra expense in
} flushing the Offices
Ordered, that the Auditor give notice for
proposals to shslve, make drawers and coun'
.er for the county Offices; also proposals for a
new oak floor for Jail. Allowed trs Trustees
of the Methodist church $50 for the use oi
the basement of the Methodist church for
holding court. Ordered that W W Mccoy be
authorized 70 procure transou lights oi
double glass and naihe of Office inserted OIL