The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1897-06-12

behalf of Parish.
Mr.. Joseph LaviOlette, ST., resident
of 3rd Ward now appears and complains
that Billiards Ferry is improperly kept
and by said fact causes great inconve-
nience and delay to the travelling pu-
bile. This considered. the Clerk was
directed to notify ferryman Cab. Bull
lard of above complaint, warning him
Of the intention of the Police Jury to
suspend his Contract unless he properly
attends hereafter to his duty.
The Committee having charge Of re-
building Bridge at st. Martinville.
through their Chairman Mayor Liable.
reports. that they favor the proposition
of constructing an iron bridge at cost
not to exceed 5000, the Corporation of
st. Martinville assuming the payment
of one half of said cost.
Police Juror Martin now moves that
said proposition be accepted provided
said Corporation ASSUMES the payment
Of $1,000 to the Parish as their liability
in sail construction. This motion is
seconded by MIR. Gauthier, put to a vote
and unanimously carried.
Mayor Liable asks for delay suffi-
cient to convene the Council and sub
NIT to their consideration the above
proposition. Granted.
The Bond of Mr.. WebTe, the keeper Of
Cecilia Bridge is rendered to and accep-
ted by the President.
The Clerk was directed to carry on
List Of Paupers of the Parish, idiot in
FAINT girl of Mark TOutchec Of 4th Ward
with benefit to running quarter.
AT request of Police Juror Patin, Rose
Jones. colored woman of 9Th Ward, de-
stitute and of 80 years of age was car
ried on List of Paupers Of the Parish
with benefit to running quarter.
Mayor Liable now reports that the
above proposition of the Police Jury, as
worded by Resolution of Police Juror
Martin having reference to the construc-
ton of an iron bridge at st. Martinyille.
was accepted by the Town Council as
shown by Resolution of said Council
adopted at special Meeting of date.
In conformity Herewith the President
was authorized to solicit, at terms. spool
fications and plan in his possession,
sealed proposals for said work until
Monday the 2lst inst, at II o'clock N.
at which time said proposals will be
opened in room of the Police Jury at the
Court House. the Police Jury rese.ving
the right to reject any and all bids.
The President was authorized to re-
ceive bids until the 2ist inst, at IL
o'clock nj, for bridging Marais du Lac
at plantation of Miss +. DelacrOix as
per terms. specifications and plan in his
possession, the Parish reserving the
right of rejecting any and all bids.
1t being IL o'clock N, recess was ts-
ken until O'CLOCK Z. nj.
At 9 o'clock P. NJ. the Meeting is again
called to order. Absent. Albt. Martin.
The monthly May settlement Is made
with the Parish Treasurer. Said Treasu-
rer has received from the Tax Collector
1881 81 of which S2S 40 are represented
by Checks; turned over, cancelled and
filed.
Police Juror Patin was directed to in
quire about road at Adelin Duti0, 5tf
Ward. now claimed by Mr.. A. H. Gull
beau.
The right of way over the public road
is hereby granted to build and run 9
tramway from GOnsOulin's plantation, Al
Loreauville to Alex. FOurnet's planta'
ton. provided building Of same does no
interfere with public traffic and provided
the work is put up at the satisfaction o.
Police Juror Liable representing hereiI
Police Jury.
y The President was authorized to sigI
Deed of sale to Mr.. Auguste Maraist TO
Parish Lot No 9 to him sold as shown b.
, the Minutes Of the Police Jury, Meeting
held August Bird 1885.
The invitation Of Cadet Jerome Mou
!, ton to attend on the 10th inst. th
Commencement Exercises Of the Senio
1 Class of the Louisiana State Universit
and Agricultural and Mechanical Colleg
at Ration Rouoe vas received read an