The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1899-09-15

by W. II. IhOmpSOn-DISc
Relative to Paying Rent for Poll
Ing Places es-Morristown's Clerk
Instructed to Secure Places
Whatever the Cost May Be-
Resolution Providing $40 for
Each Place Not Rescinded.
Quite lively debate occurred at
Wednesday s meeting Of the Board of
the Freeholders as the outcome of a
resolution passed some time since
which fixed the rental of polling
places at 800 each, whereas formerly
$40 was paid. Town Clerk Stilwell
was present and stated that he had
been unable to obtain suitable polling
places for the sum provided in the
resolution.
Mr.. Becker said he had also been
informed that the landlords would
not rent places three days for twenty
dollars, for the renting of house or
store meant suspension of business
by the landlord for at least three days.
Counsel for the board, Charles A.
Rathbun, when appealed to, stated
that the law compelled town, town
ship, and borough clerks to provide
suitable polling places, the rental of
which the Freeholders were compelled
to pay. No fixed amount is stated in
the law.
The Board authorized Clerk Still
well to proceed to secure polling
places in Morristown for the coming
fall election at the most reasonable
rentals possible. The members did
not think it necessary, however, to
rescind the resolution which stipu-
lated particular sum to be paid
throughout the county.
Several members were of the opinion
that if Morristown landlords were
granted the increased prices asked,
others would follow suit.
The special almshouse committee
reported having opened bids for build
ing and heating the new almshouse.
The committee also recommended
that the contract for construction of
the building be awarded to Thomas
Malley, whose bid, $40, 795, was the
lowest, and the heating contract to
w. Fl. Thompson for $2S19, 55. The
recommendations was eoncurred in by
the Board.
The report of the road committee
showed expenditures for road repairs
81, ,686 30; regular road, 81, 074.20 and
State Aid roads, $40, 1879, 80. Road re-
pairs now necessary in five town
ships will cost $3.50.
On motion of Mr.. Hoagland 1922. ~
was transferred from incidentals for
a bridge located partly in each,
Rockaway and Hanover townships.
Mr.. Post moved for a transfer of
5000 from Pequannocs bridge ap-
preparation to help complete road
through Butler. The motion pre-
vailed.
Mr.. Post also consented to the
transfer of $3.50 from Pequannoc's S
bridge appropriation to aid in
building bridge on main road in
Randolph township. The cost will
be $500. The other half of that sum
was transferred from incidentals.
Mr. Troxell wanted bridge in
Madison, which had become dangerous,
replaced bv new one. He had re-
ceived a bid for the work but his
bridge appropriation lacked $s17. 90 OF
the required amount.
The Freeholder from Madison then
moved that the amount be transferred
from incidentals, but Mr.. Dalrymple
objected to this appropriation being
touched. The latter said there were
two bridges in the First Ward, Nor
ristown, that must be repaired this
year at cost of at least 5000. He
would ask for transfer also for this
york if Mr. Troxell's request were
kanted.
MIR. Troxell next asked that the
afnount be taken from the snow fund
but a majority of the Board thought
there would be some snow next win
ter. Mr.. Troxell then withdrew his
md, on but said he could fir the
bridge only on condition that new
one be built next year. The contract
for bridge at Naughright, in Wash
ington township, was awarded Burch
& Go. for $3.50.
County Engineer King reported one
mile of the Hanover Alton road COM
pleted Work was started on the
Rockaway road Monday. The
committee reported having examined
the County Collectors books and
vouchers and found the same to be
correct. The receipts were $17, 1893. 84
and expenditures SIS, 1854 3S, leaving
balance of 81, 529. 46. Bills presented
had amounted to 1888. So.
DR.. Becker reported for the Court
House and Jail Committee, bills ap-
proved to the amount of $657. "a for
current expenses. There are at pres
ent 36 prisoners in the County Jail.
For the Almshouse and Children's
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