The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-07-16
THE GRASD SUnY.

Before adjourning last week the Crane
Jury made the following report
10 ne honorable CigeaH Cogff ef Lin,
conair, Oyegos
The grand jury having examined tho rec
ords IN the several offices, and the publ,
buildings Of the county, respectfully submit
the following
We have made careful examination o
the jail, paying particular attention to III
strength, cleanliness and sanitary reguia.
tions. We find the cells OF sufficient strength
and kept In as cleanly a condition as cir.
cumstances will permit. We find that the
water-cloaet on the south side Ii not con.
nectcd with the sewer, and recommend that
by all means such connection be made a.
soon as possible. la our opinion this Il
necessary TO the good health OF the inmates
OF the building.
IAN affidavit OF DR.. G w. -Maston, sub.
stantiating the above, was made part OF
the report.
We have examined the book of the Coun.
~ Treasurer and find them kept In clear
and comprehensive style, and all OF his
books and records neatly filed away Ina fire
proof vault. We think that he Il greatly In
need OF new set OF books, and recommend
their purchase by the county
We have examined the books and records
OF the County Clerks office, and rs far as
our investigation was conducted, found them
neatly and correctly kept, and all Of deed
and mortgage records, circuit and county
papers and all other public documents and
records carefully lndexed and filed away In.
4 fire proof vault in convenient manner. !.
We tind the township maps Of the county
IN very dilapidated condition, and respect.
fully recommend that the county employ
some competent person To make new ones,
copying from those now on file at Oregon
City, and have the same bound III Il convcn.
lent form. We consider this very neees.
sary auxiliary to the law records of the
county, as those ut present IN the Clerks
office arc, aside from being very much
worn, far from being complete.
We have visited the SherifI's Office, and
find the Tux roll properly kept and the safe
of sufficient strength. We find the Sheriff.
office 10 be the only unearpeted Office In the
Court House, and recommend that Il be
carpeied with the same material AT present
used in the other offices. We also recon.
mend that the office be provided with a
counter TO ciude the general public from
the inside workings of the oiliee.
We have examined the Conrta House
building, paving particular attention sn the
roof, which We find much worn and Ia a
lcaky condition. We would recommend
that temporary repair be made 1T once and
the roof made water tight, and a. soon IA
the finances Of the county will admit new
and more durable roof placed upon the
building. We would also recommend that
sufficient amount Of hose be purchased by
the county 10 wash out closets and be el
hcient In case Of Ere
We would respectfully call attention To
the Court House yard. The building l.
situated upon choice block In the center
OF one OF the most beautiful towns In the
Willamette Valley The drainage Il eosd,
the property well fenced and with small
expense and little care Il could he made
the most attractive spot in the city, and
source OF pride % every taxpayer Ia the
county. We would therefore recommend
that the front entrance be 30 repaired rs 10
exclude stock, that shade trees of suEia bic
varieties be set out At proper intervals ali
over The court yard. and would Ia the most
respectful manner request that the bcautl-
fnl yard surrounding the Court House be
not used ~ 4 pasture.
Respectfully submitted.
HENRY CYRrs. Foreman.