The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1869-11-16

The following contracts on the Graysville
road were sold by Thomas Murphy, ESQ, from
Janett's store to S H Clines house to John Cline
for S93 70; from John Cline's to Ruth Little:
land sold to Henry Freeman for 1926 80.
Ordered, that Thomas Murphy, Esq, sell out
the road in Franklin township, on the Stafford
and river road. Ordered that the bridge acros:
Standing-stone on the Clarington road b.
sold or the Both September Ordered. that the
Auditor notify S. P. Jones to have his account:
for work performed on roads presented for set
tlement on the Both day of September
Adjourned to meet on the Seth September, '8S
SPECIAL. SESSION, September 30, 1S6S.-Al
; lowed J. Fickard Agent for z King S34s4 fol
building three iron bridges. one across Little
Muskingum creek near Steed's mill, S2,040; one
across Bristers Fork of Wills creek, S544; and
the third one across the Clear Fork of Muskin,
gum, $780,
Agreeably to advertisement, Thomas Murphy
Esq, sold roads commencing at the Stafford
bridge and ending on the land of John Sloan.
Jones presented his acoouu. for cash
received and work performed on roads, total
amount received $4,000: amount of work per-
formed on roads S4,a3b; leaving balance oil
1854 SO. which is satisfactory to the Com
missioners.
Ordered that Walker Hunter be allowed
the sum of $500 in couaty bonds, payable in
two years with interest. for brick furnished
for court house. part payment. Ordered tina,
there be issued to W. W. Mccoy, contractor
fo. building court house, the sum of $4,000 in
county bonds payable in two years with inter
est. Ordered that the Auditor issue an ad.
vert isement that the Commissioners will pro
cesd to sell out roads at Cameron, Adams Tp
October 81; also, at Z. Hutchison's, Bethel
| Tp October 26. Ordered that s Jones work
out the 264 Ss. the balance remaining In hi,
hands, on the Sunfsh road
Adjourned to meet on the goth October.
SPECIAL SESSION, October 20. lS6S.-Ordered
that & T Stephen be allowed S57 rs for fill
made on bridge across Br ster fork in Seneca
TIP. The contract for building wrought
iron fence and grading the court house lot
was awarded to W. W. Mccoy for the sum of
| 1850. Ordered, that the sum OF $50 be ap
prepriated on the road between John Smith
and Peter snder, on the clear Fork, under
direction of + A Lamping.
adjourned to the 18th of October.
SPEcIAL SESSION October %, 186s.-Wm
Workman, Esq, presented report of contracts
awarded on Atkins on run road, agreeably to
advertisement of October 81; amounting in
the aggregate to S3,314 to be completed to
the satisfaction of the Commissioners by the
l6th of June, 1869. Agreeably to advertise
ment Thomas Murphy, Esq,and + A Lamping
proceeded to sell the grading of the hills on
the Woodsfeld and Marietta roads amount
ing in the aggregate to S5,025.
Allowed & 8 Newcomb & Co 1915 10 for
stationery, blank books, &c. Ii West pre-
sented bill amounting to S202 10 for print,
ing tax receipts. semi "a nnual settlement,
proclamation of Sheriff for elections, holding
courts, and other advertisements, which is
allowed.
across the Sratight fork Of Little Muskingum
for the sum of $3.50. Entered into contract
with Walker Hunter to rect coal hou ;&c,
on court houss lot, for the sum of $500.
Thomas Little engaged to build side walls and
repair the bridge one mile east of Wooisisli.
Allowed wageuhcim $45 for marble slab to
insert in court house.
DEcEMBgR SESSION 186S.-Tsaac Bernhard
who was elected Commissioner of Mouroe
county last October election. presented bond
which was approved by the Probate Ju ige and
Oliver Sloan, Who a, the last October elee.
tion was elected to the Office of County Sur.
veyor, presented bond in the SUN of 81 900,
which being satisfactory, and having been
duly qualified enters on his Office
The vacation of the road petitioned for by
IC Lobenstein and others. at the September
session, be granted.
The costs in the case of Ohio VS. Schuma.
cher, SIl so, allowed. The costs in the case
of Ohio VS. Jaraes Doss, $50 90, allowed.
Walker Hunter presented bill amounting
to S3.3sl so for $4,000 bricks for which 81
500 has been paid; the remaining balance Of
1891 SO ordered to be paid
Allowed p. Schumacher SIS SO for sundrv
articles for offices. Allowet 2 Schumao Ter S5
filling up cellar in court house lot Allowed
JasSmith 81 covering lax book FIR R-cor-
par. Allowed WIN. Rose s. IS for lin ware
for Jail, thimbes for chimneys, stove p,pe.&c
The costs in the case of Ohio VS. Margaret
Bricker amounting to 81 80, allowed.
Allowed J Sprlggs balance of salary 50 10.
Ordered that the Auditor prt sent the Com.
nissioners' report for the year ending Sep tenn
bsr 7, 1868 to the Judge of the Court of
Common Pleas,
A petition was presented By Nicholas SITTER
and others for a 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
titioned for by David P. Noll and others, at
the September session, being favorable, but
opposition being made by party interested
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The report of the viewers for review Of
the road leading along the Clear Fork Of the
Muskingum petitoned 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 the road Pc
titioned for by David Cline and others, at the
September session, being favorable, said
road is to be established on payment of SIS
damages to Avery Hill by the petitioners.
The report of the viewers on the road peti.
toned for at the Sep tember session by E 4
Hutchinson and others, being favorable, said
road is ordered to be established, Allowed
Robert Clipgan 5000 damages for road pass
ing through his land.
The costs in the case of Chic VS. Leven
Okey, So 20. allowed. The costs in the case
of Ohio VS. Resseler, 50 IS, allowed.
Agreed with J. T. Judkins for three Burn
side stoves for $S4. The Commissioners i, sued
an order to the county Treasurer suspending
collections Oh the special duplicate tor turn
pike in Seneca township till further notified
Allowed A D briggs $50 81 for clothing for
mae and female lunatics. Allowed Auditor
$40 making out and recording Commissioners )
Report. Allowed county Auditor $500 part
salary. VIM Preshaw was allowed 1880 rs
for work performed by himself and others;
including teams, on the Malaga road
Session adjourned sine die.
SPECIAL SETsroS, February l, 1862 W "
Mccoy, contractor for building court hous-
thinks he can have the county Offices lin shed
for ths off ers by the 1st of April. a. small
additional expense; as this will prevent the
hire of Offices for another year it is agreed to
let Ar. Mccoy have $50 for extra expense in
flushing the Offices
Ordered, that the Auditor give notice for
proposals to shelvs, make drawers and coun
.er for the county Offices; also proposals for a
new oak floor for Jail. Allowed TIE Trustees
of the Me- hodlst church $50 for the use OF
the basement of the Methodist church for
holding court. Ordered that w w Mccoy be
authorized to procure transom lights Of
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