Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1903-01-15
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
Board of Co. Commissioners
WILLIAMS COUNTY, ND. =
8 q. M, Jan. 5, 1903.

q. H., cdu. y, 1910.
Board met pursuant to law. H..
Present: Commissioner Rowell.
Commissioners elect Parshal], Pettis,
Brunt and Jones appeared and were du-
~ qualified by the county auditor.
On motion of Commissioner Rruut,
seconded by Commissioner Rowell, w.
D. Parshall was elected Chairman for
the term of 1903. y
Minutes of October meeting were read
and approved. L.. 49,. -. .-
On motion of Mr.. Jones, seconded by
Mr.. Brunt, A. a. Austill's bond for
$4,000 and w. S. Dunn's bond for $1,000
in the Northern Trust Co., and A. N.
Tande's bond of $500, secured by III. E.
Field and G. A. Wittmeier, were approx
ed. ~
On motion of Commissioner Jones Sec
onded by Commissioner Rowell, the
county surveyors bond was fixed at $500.
On motion of Commissioner Rowell,
seconded by Commissioner Brunt, the
treasurer's bond was fixed at $4,000.
On motion, board adjourned until
Pm. -
2p. m.-Board convened as per ad:
journment.
Present: Pettis, Rowell, Brunt, Jones
and Parshall.
Chairman Parshall presiding.
On motion of Commissioner Jones,
seconded by Commissioner Brunt, the
bond of VIM. Snyder for $4,000 and of
w. r. Munlby for $500 in the Northern
Trust Co. we're approved. d. D. David
son. constable, $500 sureties, H. E. Field
and r. NJ. Calderwood; Sarah D. Mercer,
superintendent of schools, for $500, Geo.
Newton and James Heffernan sureties.
M. F.. Curry, assessor 4th district, for
$500. sureties Frank Bartch and H. E.
Field; w. B. Overson, states attorney,
for $4,000, sureties John Bruegger and
Halvor Thorson. ...r....
On motion of Commissioner Rowell,
seconded by Commissioner Brunt, the
coroner's bond was fixed at $500.
On motion of Commissioner Jones,
seconded by Commissioner Brunt, the
sheriff's bond was fixed at s. 5000, after
duly qualifying. @@
The board proceeded to check Miss
Sarah D. Mercer in as superintendent of
schools, and A. A. Austill as probate
judge. Records were found to be in
good shape. :.
Upon examination of the county Jail
it was found to be in good shape and
the sheriff's report for 1902 was APPROX
ed. @ %:r -
On motion, board adjourned until 9
q. m. g. r >..r.'
am, Jan. 6.
Board convened as per adjournment.
Present: Parshall, Rowell, Brunt,
Pettis and Jones. ..
Chairman Parshall presiding.
On motion of Commissioner Jones.
seconded by Commissioner Rowell, B.
G. Keihl's taxes for 1902 was abated,
account having been paid in Saline Co.
Mo.
w. S. Dunn, after qualifying as regis
ter of deeds, the Office was checked and
turned over to him.
On motion of Commissioner Jones,
seconded by Commissioner Pettis, Jas.
Costello's bond for 5000 was accepted
with w. N. Adams, 8. Brownell, George
Marelius G. A. Wittmeier and F. L.
BBrnfather sureties.
G. M. Thomas's bond for $500, with
A. N. Tande and j. F. Woodley sureties.
On motion, the auditor was instruct
ed to purchase one set of 3 volumns of
United States statutes for the clerk of
the court.
James Costello, after duly qualifying
as sheriff, the Office was checked and
turned over to him. Records all found
in good shape.
On motion, board adjourned until 2
p. m.
2. p. m.-Board convened as per ad-
journment.
Chairman Parshall presiding.
Members present; Parshall, Rowell,
Rrunt Jonas and PettiS
On motion the matter of county ply
sician and health officer was considered
On motion of Mr.. Rowell, seconded by
Mr.. Pettis, Dr. F. H. Van Dyke was con-
tracted with to act as health officer at
$500 and county physician $3.50 for 1903.
Contract to be filed with county auditor.
Which motion prevailed.
On motion of Mr.. Jones, seconded by
Mr.. Rowell, the bid of First National
Bank of 3 percent on average balance
for the county deposits. was accepted
for term of years. Bond to be fur
nished in sufficient amount.
On motion of Mr.. Jones seconded, by
Mr.. Pettis, that Williams county he
dived into five assessors districts to con-
form with commissioner districts.
Which motion prevailed.
On motion board proceeded to select
a list of 200 names for petit jury Same
delivered to clerk of court.
On motion board adjourned until g. a.
m. the 7th.
Ga. M, Jan. 7.
Board convened as per adjournment.
Chairman Parshall presiding.
Members present: Parshall, Rowell,
Pettis and Jones.
On motion, the matter of employing
legal help in the matter of collecting
delinquent taxes for 1901 was considered.
On motion of Mr.. Rowell, seconded by
Mr.. Brunt, the following resolution was
adopted:
whereas there has arisen serious
questions regarding the legality of as,
sessments and levy in this county. and
Whereas the legality of the organiza
ton of the county has been question: d,
and
Whereas, in our opinion, the matter
covering taxes is of enough Importance
to employ assistance for the states at
torney in the consideration of the ques-
ton: now be it
Resolved, That we retain and employ
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