Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-02-14
that county on an order of the court.
The money belongs to the school fund Of
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The money belongs to the school fund of
this county.
Recess to o'clock p. m.
The boarl met at 2 2o'clock as per ad-
journment. 1t was decided to pay the
house rent, SO per month, of Mrs. Hol-
Inns, she being in destitute circum-
stances.
The bill Of the sheriff for distributing
ballot boxes and notices of election,
allowed at previous meeting, was taken
up and action deferred to next meeting.
The county treasurer being present, he
was asked why the floating warrants
could not be paid out of moneys now in
the general fund. The treasurer said he
understood the law to require him to pay
the registered warrants first.
Clerk Percival said it had been Gus
tolnary to pay the miscellaneous or float
ing warrants. He also thought that un-
der the law no tax had yet been levied
for the payment Of the registered war
rants The clerk was also of opinion that
$500 would pay all unregistered warrants
now atioat.
On motion of Mr.. Rumney the matter
went over to the next meeting.
A codicil was presented by Reed &
Ensign to the lease of the present court
house, setting forth that In the event Of
the county erecting "a good and suffl-
cient" court house and giving ninety
days notice, the said Reed Il Ensign
were ready to cancel the three year lease
recently made. The board decided to
accept the amendment If the words
good and sufficient" were stricken out.
A recess was then taken and the board
proceeded to canvass the vote of Tues
days election.
YESTERDAYS SESSION.
The board met yesterday morning, all
the members being present.
Election expense bills were allowed rs
follows: De Groat SIS, Freshwuter SIG. SIS,
Bartlett Sls.3O, Minnewaukan $ll, Dry
Lake $3.50, Stevens 4lS.
The News bill of 357.75 was allowed at
S58.75, for publication of election notices
and job printing.
On motion the county clerk was made
the county auditor and required to audit
all bills before presenting them to the
board.
The sheriff's election expense bill was
again taken up and after a lengthy dis
cussion action was postponed.
Capt. Herman came before the board
and made statement In reference to the
tax paid upon his boats. He said the
large steamer cost him $32,OOO and had
been losing investment. He did not
ask that the tax be refunded, but thought
there should be some rebate.
Mr.. Rumney stated that the board
would like to do something for the re-
lief of the captain, but under the opinion
of the district attorney the board was
powerless.
Again the captain said his land had
been assessed as personal property in
stead Of realty, making difference
against him of considerable amount.
The board promised to do all they could
under the law.
On motion the treasurer was instruct
ed to pay the floating warrants now out
standing, and that the amount now to
the credit of the special fund be trans
ferred to the general fund.
Mr.. Rumney moved that the county
clerk go to Bismarck with petitions
from this county in reference to legisla-
ton pertaining to the county. Carried.
Mr.. Percival will leave for the capital on
Monday.
Recess till 1870 p. IN.
Board met as per adjournment, and
the sheritf's bill being taken up, it was
decided to reduce the bill of 97l.7O,
charged for serving notices of judges Of
election, to 1855, making the full bill
S7l.65 instead of $l07.6O, as originally al
lowed.
The bills Of Commissioner Barton for
S26.20; Chairman Rumncy for s22.20, and
Commissioner Creel for s2l, mileage and
attendance on the board, were allowed.
Mr.. Rumney moved that the county
attorney proceed to collect, by suit If
necessary, the forfeiture IN the Munger
and Whitmore cases, carried off under
an order Of the court by the sheriff Of
Grand Forks county. Carried.
A communication was received from
Probate Judge Prosser asking for some
place to keen records and an allowance