The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-02-16
TO SERVE THE COUNTY.
6AM'L MEINHARD AND Il. P. sMAR-
THE NEW COMMISSIONERS

Col r. D. Walker, Col. J. Il. Estill and
DR.. j. B. Read Recommended by the
Grand Jury for ReappOintment by
the Governor-The Appointments to
Be Made Next Week.
The grand jury Of the superior court
came into court at 80 o'clock last night,
and recommended the following named
gentlemen for county commissioners:
Robert D. Walker J. H. Estill, DR.. j. b.
Read. Samuel Meinhard and II. F. Smart.
The three first named were on the old
board and Messrs. Meinhard and Smart
were elected in the place Of MesSrs Lawton
and Dorset.
After the recommendation Of the grand
il1ry had been read in open court by Sole
itor General Fraser, the court instructed
the clerk to certify the same to the Gov
ernor.
DR.. Lawton and Mr. Dorset had declined
10 serve on the board, Of which they were
efficient and worthy members. DR. L1w'on
was known as "A conservative and efficient
official, while Mr.. Dorset, by reason Of his
energy and capability as q ready reckJner,
was an invaluable member.
The new board has already been set down
as strong one, and has been faYOrablY
commented on, for its personnel was known
soon after the discharge Of the grand jury.
There was some surprise that Mr.. Smart
had been elected, as the general impression
had, by some means, ROnO out that MAJOR
Hartrdge would be chosen.
The senior member Of the new board,
Col. r. d. Walker, is about "a years Of age,
and has served continuously on the board
since its organization some sixteen years
ago. and there would have been general re-
greet il he had been left Off. He is one Of
the most punctual and worthy members Of
the board.
Col. ]. II. Estill has served as county
commissioner for tho past ten years. OF
him it was said last night by friend that
much credit is due him for the progress Of
county drainage, which has done so much
to better the sanitation Of the city and the
country outlying. His interest in the new
court house is well known, and his advo-
cacy Of measures calculated to advance the
interests of the city and county were facts
the grand jury did not overlook.
DIR. j. 3. Read was appointed last sum
mer to fill the vacancy occasioned by the
death of Commissioner G.. G.. Casey. DIR.
Read is an efficient member of the board
and takes a lively interest in the affairs Of
the county. He is the sanitary representa-
tive Of the board in conjunction with the
city sanitary authorities.
Mr. Samuel Meinhard is an active mem
Der of the large firm of Meinhard Bros. &
Co. has been actively engaged in business in
this city for quarter OF a century.
Mr.. H. p. Smart was formerly Of the
firm of d. G. Bacon az Co, late president
Of the Vale Royal Manufacturing Com
pany, aud is the head Of the present firm of
H. r Smart d Bro. mill operators and
lumber dealers. Mr.. Smart has long been
identified with the lumber and mill business
of this section.
The new board is composed of gentlemen
thoroughly identified with the interests Of
the city and county, and are large property
holders and tax payers, in whose hands the
people will feel secure to trust the material
interests which have been committed to
their guardianship.
The certified copy of the recommendation
of the grand jury has been forwarded to
Gov. Gordon, and the new commissions
will be sent on next week