The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1893-09-26
Presentment of Grand Jury.
SEPTEMBER TERM OF COURT, 1898.
TO His Honor L. ID. Wifhcyypooa, Pre-
siding JHdgc:

TO His Honor /. ID. Wikhcyspooa, Pre-
siding Jndgc:
The Grand Jury in making this, their
final presentment for the year 1898,
would respectfully say they have en-
deavored to discharge the duties devolv-
ing upon them without partially, favor
or affection as Grand Jurors.
LIST, We congratulate ourselves, as
we'll as the County, in saying there were
only two criminal cases for trial at this
Court.
I'd, 1t having been brought to the no
tice Of the Grand Jury that some time in
July last a horse was stolen from the
premises of Nc. NJ. b. Poole, OF this
County, by one Charles Jones, for which
a reward was offered by Mr.. Poole for
the apprehension Of the thief and the
delivery of the horse, and the horse was
recovered by Mr.. Poole and the offender,
Charles Jones, was caught in Spartan
burg County, and the case was made up
without bringing the offender Charles
Jones to justice, we recommend that
Charles Jones be brought to trial, with
MIR. Nj. b. Poole as the most prominent
witness in the case.
Sd, That our Hon. Senator and mem
bers Of the House of Representatives for
Laurens County would use their infu-
ence in the meeting of the next General
Assembly in having the Act amended
relating to the execution of ~convicts
from being private to be made public,
so far as Laurens County is concerned,
believing this change will subserve a
more potent and salutary influence over
the many, than the few may perchance,
to witness the execution of the same.
18th, The drainage Act has been brought
by your Honor to the attention of the
Grand Jury. We would recommend to
our efficient County Commissioners to
look after this Act passed by our GEN
eral Assembly. Knowing they have adj
vertised several months ago to have all
streams running through lands owned
by them cleared of all distractions by
September LIST, 1893, and that all Offend
ers be made to show cause why this du-
ty has not been done, there is q dam
made on North Creek, neal the tank, on
S. II. Bailey's plantation, made by the
g., G. and N. Railroad, which is an OBJ
struction in the creek, thereby causing
sickness in the neighborhood. We re-
commend that the obstruction be remov-
ed at once.
9Th, We find that there are several in
stances within our knowledge where
there are no titles recorded in the Clerks
office of land being bought by the school
trustees for school purposes. We re-
commend that the school trustees be re-
CURED to have all such land properly
filed in the Clerks office at once.
9th, The Indexes of the Clerks Office
are entirely filled up and nearly worn
out. We recommend that new me be
furnished said Office, with an additional
fee for re~.indeXing the same.
9TH, We are pleased to say that all
former recommendations made are being
rapidly forced to completion by our
County Commissioners. The public
highways are being put in order and
good condition by the road overscers.
Sth, In conclusion permit them to say
that the committee appointed by the
Grand Jury to examine into the finance
and condition of the various Offices Of
the County, consisting Of NJ. L. Bullock.
w. j. Anderson, j. II. Langston and l..
p. Blakeley, have discharged that duty,
and beg leave to make the following re-
port:
Amount County funds paid
out, $IS,G26.O1
Amount school funds paid out, 13,2O3.O
Amount liquor license collect
ed, $4,000
hnes, 1925
Total, $32,35S,31
The books of these varied Offices were
neatly kept and in good order-kept by
polite, affable and accommodating gem
tlemen. Also q voucher for every dollar
paid out by them, and am pleased to
state that the finance OF the County is in
a better condition than we have ever
known.
Thanking your Honor for the kindness
shown them during this term of court,
all OF which is respectfully submitted.
NJ. l.. BULLOCK,
FOranon