Gloucester County Democrat., 1903-11-26
THE CHOSEN FREEHOLDERS


The November meeting Of the Board Of
Chosen Freeholders Of this County was
held last Thursday, with all thy members
present except Mr.. Tonkin
In the matter Of the construction 81 a
new bridge at Bridgeport the Solicitor ad !
vised it could be built under one of three
laws 1898, 1900 or 1902; be suggested,
however, proceeding under the act of 1909
His suggestion was followed, and the fol
lowing resolution was prepared aud
adopted
Resoired That the bridge and draws at
Bridgeport, across Raccoon creek, navi-
gable stream in this county, is in a state Of
dilapidation and decay, and the construe-
tion Of Il new bridge to take its place is a
public necessity, and that this Board pro-
ceed with the erection and construction Of
such new bridge with the draw and draws,
and with all necessary apparatus, appli-
ances and things required therefore.
Following this resolution was second,
providing for the issue Of bonds to defray
the cost Of construction. This resolution
.,,or;vos tha ;ss,,a 81 bonds IN tha snm of
| $17,50 The bonds shall be in denom-
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not more than Al per cent per annum;
seven Of said bonds shall be due each year,
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After this resolution was adopted the
contract to construct the bridge was award
ed to the New Jersey Bridge Company at a
cost Of S13. 800. The new bridge will be
| is feet above high water.
The bill of the Coroner Of Camden
County for holding inquest on The body Of
1.-The late Prof. stratton, thai had been held
Enp on The belief that il was NOT q legal
advice Of the Solicitor
Joshua Dawson appeared before the
Board. and in the name of Gena Howell
Post requested the privilege Of placing two
cannon on the Court House lawn, near the
soldiers monument. The privilege was
granted without opposition.
The Glassboro and HardingviIle road was
reported completed and at the end Of the
first year in condition required under the
contract, its final acceptance was ordered,
and the balance due Contractor Fisler was
ordered paid.
Two new iron bridges at Middleton and
Mu lica Hill were reported completed. The
cost Of the iron work Of the Mullica Hill
bridge was ST $50 and that at Mickleton.
81 .199. These amounts, due the New Jer-
sew BRIDGE Co. were ordered paid.
Freeholder Clark reported that the
bridge al Good Intent would be built by
the FreehoIders from Deptford and Wash
inpton.
Assistant Prosecutor Rogers appeared be-
fore the Board and advised that the jail
needed immediate attention TO provide for
the care Of female inmates.
Warden Platt 50 spoke on the same
subject. He said that when the number Of
male prisoners exceeded twelve, proper care
for female prisoners was not possible.
Mr.. Walton said the Committee on Pub
lie Property was still wrestling with the
subject Of suitable changes to meet the
needs.
Mr.. Clark moved that the Committee on
Public Property present. plans for enlarge
ment or rebuilding of The JAIL which was
ordered.
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merrill ana borton, committee represent
4 ing the Salem Board Of Freeholders, asked
for conference with like committee Of
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