Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1892-04-09
Proceedings Board of Supervisors.

MuHtaNt Allh t. AcJGs
A regular meeting was held pursu
ant to law, all the members present
except &. G.. Thompson, The Sheriff
aud Clerk were also present.
After the proclamation by the Sher-
ilrthc following proceedings were had;
20 wit;
The petition of A. G. Cash ct AL, was
granted for the erection of two gates
across Macon and Summervillc, one at
the Sw corner of Miss Archer's land
and one north of Miss Archcr's home,
near the forks OF the Macon and De
kalb road, upon condition that they
be kept in good repair and With the
usual hitching posts on both sides OF
each gate.
The following reports were received
and filed, to.wit:
G. A. Baker, Sup't Poor House.
S NJ. Thomas, Co. Sup't OF Educa-
ton. for February aud March.
Walter Price, as to monthly visit TO
Co. contractors farm.
The Sheriff was nllowd the follow
ing delinquent list:
| l uhs .,.......,...... .......''.. .oovO
state taN......... ............. 249.S9
Genl County TAX. ........ .3lI.66
Schoo. tax .............,.......14S.2G
The Sheriff was granted an order to
sell certain lands on which the taxes
for 1891 have not been paid. The de-
scription of them will be found in the
Sheritl's sale of delinquent tax land.
The Sheriff was given credit tor
$3.50 on two pieces OF land doubly AS
ecssed.
The Sheriff was charged with the
sum of S95,63 additional assessments.
Win Myer was released as oyerscer
of Union Bluff road and Thos, Dee
was appointed in his place.
The Sheriff was allowd a credit of
polls and school tax for $947,92, which
he is charged with, but which is col
lccted by the town of Macon.
The pct. of W. D. Clark ct al, tor n
change in Shnqualak and Summerville
road was granted as follows. "com-
nicncing at or neal I, {. Patterson's
and run about 200 ycals cast and
about 20 feet south of the present road.
The resignation of j. W. Cochran as
keeper of ferry at Giles mill was &C
cepted when his successor is elected
and qualified.
The report of Juo. A. Tyson, who
was authorized to tilctc insurance on
Couit House was received and adop.
ted by the Board. 1t is insured with
the three resident agents as follows:
Building 1921, 900 furniture and fix
lures $3.50, iron safes $3.50, books
81 900, total $4,000.
The President of the Board having
been authorized and requested to cf-
feet insurance on tho Court House 10
cover risk when used as a public hail,
tho same not TO cost more than 81 so,
of which amount the Sheriff is direct
ed to pay $50, now in his hands col
ccctcd from travelling tramps and the
c.. to pay the balance, reported that
he had done as directed.
The NoXubec Rifles were permitted
to Use one room of the Court House
for an armorv and drill room, provid
ed the insurance companies will not
make any extra charge for the risk,
and If they do, the Company is to pay
the premium necessary to cover the
risk
The Co. auditor being in doubt as
to the amount the Co, contractor
should have paid on Dec. ], 1891, and
A, &. Boyle having been consulted by
the Board ofthe liability of Mr. Brew
cr Oil said account, the Auditor was
directed TO submit his account TO Mr..
Boyle before presenting same, TO as
certain il the account is correct, the
Auditor to report at next meeting.
a new registration Of the qualified
voters of the County being necessary
under the new constitution and iht
laws of the State, the Circuit Clerk
was directed TO procure the necessary
registration books and to proceed TO
register the legal voters Of the county.
Advertisement was ordered inviting
proposals for contract for keeping fer.
ry at Giles mill for remainder of year
1892. See advertisement.
The President was requested to in.
spect Cranfurd's bridge and to have
any repaire made thereon that he may
deem necessary.
Mcssrs. j. Holberg. J.. Stevens and
j.. l.. Griggs were requested to exam.
inc Court House walls and suggest the
most feasible plan Tor fixing said walls
where they arc cracked, and report
at next meeting,
j. Blythe was ordered 10 examine
Poor House and haye the same 10
paired.
NJ D Wade, conveying Tate
Watkins to Jail 255
W. Z. Minor sundrics for office 6 20
j II. COckrell, lumber and nails II 50
En- q Chairman, lumber 25 SO
j l. Griggs. hauling lime to
Poor House 80
RATA Ennis, sup's for Chan o
Clerk 40 50
Same. for ohcriH's office 40 65
5 NJ Thomas, salary and spPlics 63 6S
Jno A Tyson recording deeds
to school sites Is 90
Same sundrics for office 26 10
j l. Clemens, blanks tor Chan
Clerk $40
Farmers Democrat 1900 ASS
blanks 37h
W II Ferris Sundrics for Chan.
Clerk 800