The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1902-09-11
Grand Jury Re-
port.

promptly on the recommendation made
heretofore by this Grand Jury, aud that
the County officers generally have aided
us to the best of their ability in the dis
charge of oul duties.
That we have carefully investigated
all complaints presented to US, and taken
such action rs we deemed for the best
interests of the county.
We desire to especially call the atten-
ton of the Hon. Board of County Com
missioners to the rep ,rts OF the various
Committees, and that they immediately
comply with the recommendation there.
in contained.
No further business appearing, we
respectfully submit.
Dated Sept I'd, 1902.
Very Respectfully,
j. A. MILLER. Foreman.
Wm. EAsToN, Secretary.
PUBLIC ROADS.
We, the undersigned Committee on
sign boards, fnd that tho Commissioners
have taken the necessary steps to have
the sign boards. as recommended put up.
We further would recommend that one
eigu board be put up about = mile below
John Dias' place on Reese River where
the re ad forks to Carico valley and Bat.
tie Mountain. Also one about 3 miles
south of Bridges station where the road
turns off to Cotton Wood, Jersey valley
aud Kennedy.
We also would recommend, tina. the
road at Silver Creek be changed as per
petition, Us we consider the presert road
dangerous and impossible for heavy
teams.
Fred Steiner, John Fl. Johnston. w :
}. Mahoney, COMMITTEES.
COUNTY HOSPITAL.
We, the undersigned your Committee
appointed by you to make inquiry
and Investigation into the condition
and management of the County Hos
pital of Lander County beg To re-
port as follows:
We find the hcsrital. comprising six
rooms, basement and outhouses ar. kept
in clean and orderly condition. and
that the conduct aud management of the
same is strictly in compliance with the
requirements therewith.
That there are at present three in
mates. or patients ut the Hospital.
We recommend that the Board OF
County Commissioners bc required to
have a new floor put in the kit hen as
the present floor is worn out and rs in a
dangerous condition, several places in
said floor being nearly broken through.
VIM. Schwin, P. II. Myles, Ed. Williams,
Committee.
AUSTIN WATER WORKS.
We. the undersigned Committee op
the water supply of Austin, find that
after careful examination of the tLn-
nels and supply on the summit, find that
there has been a large amount of work
done already. That the water is good
and the supply sufficient for the imme-
date wants, and have been assured by
the Supt. that be has had orders to put
it in the best shape possible.
We would also recommend that con-
nections be made in the pipe system
connecting the tanks on main street sc
that the overflow from the upper tank
run down to the lower ONES. as it has
been reported that Ed. Williams con.
templates putting in tank for his own
use and the said overflow will be needed
We also find that the by drants are IN
good condition. John rallack, w. d.
Ingham, G. w. Dale, Committee.
RECORDER AND AUDITOR.
We, the Committee on the Recorder
and Auditors Office and books, find them
in good condition and the locks kept
in a careful manner. w j. Mahoney, p
II. Myles, W. II. Ingham, Committee.
COUNTY TREASURER.
We, your committee appointed to ex
anime the County Treasurer's Office, beg
leave to report as follows, to-wit;
That we find that the Treasurer has
the sum OF s13,le4 3S in coin on hand
and that the same has been duly verified
as the correct amount by the County
Auditor.
We also find that the books of the
County Treasurer's Office are kept in a
neat and business like manner. Il. p
Van Patten, Wm. Schwin. George viii.
Jams, Committee.
COUNTY CLERK.
We, the Committee appointed by you
to investigate the Office of County Clerk
and the affairs thereof, beg leave to re