The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1888-10-27

The Police Jury of the parish Of Yer
million, met at the court house in the
town of Abbeville, in regular session
this 9th day of October, 1888.
The members present were Messrs.
j. T. Broussard, president, r. Greene,
W. L. Vanslyke, Fl. II. Bartels, J. A.
Leblanc, Fl. Hofpauir and T. j. Nor
gan.
The minutes of the meetings of Sep
tember 11th and 25th were read, and
on motion were adopted as read.
A petition was read from 70 citizens
against the laying off of the road near
coulee Kinney to reach the bridge.
On motion of Mr.. Hoffpa,,i~, it was
resolved, that committee appointed to
build bridge over co2lee Kinney,
be instructed to have the bridge over
the main channel Of the cGl,iea ouilt as
per resolution passed On September
25th, and the balance repaired from
the old lumber for the present time.
On motion Of Mr.. Hotfpauir, resolved,
that on Raymond Gage giving bond
with good security to fulfill the duties
of keeper of the public ferry near the
Campbell settlement for the unexpired
term of Mr.. Provost, that the said Pro-
vost be relieved from his duties as
keeper of said ferry. Said Gage to be
paid the same compensation as Mr..
Provost.
On motion of the same member, it
was resolved, that bridge over the
Queue Tortue, known as Faulk's bridge
is hereby declared dangerous and un-
safe, and all persons are hereby notified
that they will pass the same at their
own risks on and after this date.
On motion Of Mr.. Vanslyke, resolved,
that W. W. Edwards be authorized to
make application to the proper authori
ties of the lunatic asylum, for the ad-
mission of Selamy Wallace at the ear
liest possible opportunity.
that the sum of twenty-five dollars il
hereby appropriated or so much there
of as may be necessary for the main
tainance of Mrs. Viola Peters and chill
dren, payable to A. F.. Maxfeld.
The report Of the Treasurer was read,
and on motion was received and Or
! dered spread on the minutes.
ABBEv1LLE, October 9, 1888.
To the Hon. President and Members o1
the Police Jury of Vermilion par
ish:
Gents-As per settlement with the
finance committee there remains as cash
in the treasury to credit of surplus
fund S 1902 Sc
! Received on this fund since October
1st from A L Leblanc as sheriff fol
fines on Sept. term Of court Is &C
To courthouse fund % 8 1882 81
Reed on this fund from collector or
rolls '88 116 4s
To criminal prosecution fund II 81
Reed on this fund Oct. 1st from col.
lector ou rolls 'S8 36 s.
To Mag. Phys. & Cons. 9 Ii
Reed on this fund Oct LIST from co..
lector on rolls '88 % Il
To dist atty and sheriff 9 Il
Reed on this fund October LIST from
collector % !:
TO Civil EXPENSE fund II 81
Reed on this fund October lst from
collector 80 g.
To Road Il Bridge fund % g.
| Reed ON this fund October 1st form
collector II 6s
Very respectfully.
! ELI WISE,
Parish Treasurer
On motion of Mr.. Vanslyke, resolved
| that the Police Jury do now proceed tt
appoint clerks of election for the elec'
ton to be held on the 9th day Of No
vember, 1888, and the following were
appointed and adopted:
1st ward-P. q. Leblanc.
I'd -Robt. Henry.
Sd s' Eli Wise.
4th q j. +. Broussard.
9Th WIN. Shepherd.
9th list precinct, 81. c. Harring
ton
9th I'd precinct, Desire Meaux.
9th 3d..precinet, E. Deschamps
7th list precinct, Felix Oneil.
7th I'D precinct, JOS. Theall.
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