Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1898-04-27

April 13.-on this day 7. R. Stevenson was APP
pointed to examine the bridge across Bennett creek
at or near Wilson's ranch, the being contracted
by George Smith, and upon his return he made the
following report: That said bridge is completed and
| all work done said bridge according to plan and
specifications on file in the clerks office.
In the matter of procuring two Piston chemical
hand fire engines for the extnguishing OF fire, for
use of the court house and Jail, it ordered that
the Board purchase and agrees to pay $50 each for
two engines upon delivery at the court house in Min
Home in perfect condition and complete for use.
April l4-Joint report of Auditor and Treasurer
for the quarter ending March 81, 1885, read,
amined and accepted, and summary of the same
ordered published.
Petition signed by the residents and taxpayers Of
Rocky Bar asking that that certain road leading from
Rocky Bar TO the Ophir mine distance OF about
two miles, be declared county road it ordered
that the same be and is hereby declared a county
road of district No. l, and that Commissioner Butler
is hereby authorized to make all necessary arrange
ments to keep said road in good condition until the
July meeting of this Board.
In the matter OF keeping the following roads in
good condition until the July meeting, viz That
tain road running from Yuba bridge to Davies, the
contract having expired for the keeping in repair
said road also that certain piece of roaG leading from
Atlanta up Quartz gulch, the same having been de-
cared county road at the April meeting of 1897 it
is hereby ordered that Commissioner Butler be
thorzed to make all necessary arrangements to have
them worked and kept in good condition until the
July meeting OF the Board.
Petition signed by the resident taxpayers of Neal
asking that road be built from Frenchs sa-
loon to the head OF Wood creek distance of about
one mile, read and the following action taken:
The Board after due consideration believes that the
proposed road is necessary for the residents OF
said road district and is hereby ordered that the fol-
lowing persons be appointed viewers for said new
road: Amos Lee Fred Howe and Ira Rhoer, and they
requested to make report of the probable cost
the exact location and all other necessary informa-
tion pertaining to said new road-said report to be
placed file or before the 18th day of July, 1898
April l5.The following Ii quor dealers bonds were
read examined and approved, and the Clerk instruct
ed to notify the Sheriff to license in accordance
/ Herewith:
K. A, Goodlife, Glenns Ferry, April /.
IL. W. Cook, Becky Bar, April l.
NJ, f. Ludy, Neal, April l.
/ George Farber, Pine Grove, April l.
}. W. Bailey, Little Camas, April.
Geo. d. Golden, Rocky Bar, March l.
Neil SHREDDER, Glenns Ferry, April l.
John Wmkelback, Rocky Bar, Jan. /.
A. ii. Stedman, Mountain Home, April /.
j. j. Bruce, Mountain Home, April l.
/ j. Ottenheimer " Co., Mountain Home, April l.
The petition OF resident taxpayers asking for that
certain piece of road running from C. S. Gearharts
ranch ON Bennett creek to Mountain Home, which
was laid over from April llth taken up and the
Board not being fully advised in the premises, the
| same is postponed until the July meeting.
Whereas, This Board did at the January session
| order the Treasurer to return to the Warrant Re
demption Fund all money borrowed from that fund
to pay interest bonds, which money was and is
now idle in the interest fund; and
Whereas, said Treasurer has failed to carry out
that order II Is therefore
Ordered That the District Attorney be requested
to bring action against the Treasurer to the end that
said order be complied with far will best serve
the interest OF the county.
April lS-The petition signed by taxpayers who
are qualified voters of the county, asking that new
bridge be built South Boise river, which was
laid over from the nth, was taken up and the fol
lowing action taken: Section 1862 Of the Revised
Statutes OF ldaho says that when any improvements
are 70 be made the OF which will exceed 81 600
a petition signed by one-third of the taxpayers who
are qualified electors of the county, must be pre-
sented to the Board, and Whereas aaid petition moi
having the required number OF signers 1t is hereby
ordered that said petition, for this reason only il
hereby rejected.
The following liquor dealers bond was read ex
amned and approved, and the clerk instructed Il
notify the sheriff to issue license in accordance there
with: John Minkeback, Rocky Bar, from April l.
In the matter OF RENTING the penalty ON delin
quent taxes OF the Oregon Short Line Railroad Co
the same having been paid less the penalty J. b
Evans, tax agent OF said company, appearing befor
the Board, asking that the Board remit the penalty
The Board, after due consideration decided that
the Board has no authority under the law 70 remi
| the penalty on taxes.
The Board then adiourned sine die.
Approx ed, I. Il. STEVENSON, Chairman
Attest: W. II. MANIoS, Clerk