The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1907-06-27

yes; r. H. Emerson. yes; Ralph Alb
bolt, no; j. w. Fabrick, yes: q. G. 9.
Willie, yes. Motion was declared car
ried.
N. Davis nominated A. ]. Defiance
for Commissioner for the Fourth Dist
riot Of Ward County, North Dakota. to
I'LL the unexpired term of William
Black, resigned or, until his successor
has duly qualified.
A. J. Defiance being the only nom
inee. on roll call the members voted
as follows:
For A. j. Deance Commissioner FL
lott, yes; N. Davis, yes; Ralph Abbott
not voting r. H. Emerson, yes; ]. w.
Fabrick, yes; c. G. c. Willis, yes. A..
j. Defiance was declared duly appoint.
ed by the chairman.
Moved by N. Davis and seconded by
Emerson that the appointing board
adjourn sina die.
Motion carried.
The Board met at three o'clock p.
m. as per adjournment. Commissioner
Willis in the chair. defiance having
taken his seat as commissioner for the
OuAIA OASt4ACCJ Ola nCAUSAS " co
ent.
Moved by Emeron and seconded by
Defiance that the petition Of F. A.
Chapman requesting that one ]. H. Am
rein be sent to the institute for feeb-
lie minded at Grafton be accepted and
that F. A. Chapman be appointed guar
dian for the said Joe H. Amrein, and
that the necessary funds be appro-
priated to convey the said Joe H. Am
rein to the institute Of the feeble
minded at Grafton, North Dakota.
Motion carried.
Moved by Defiance and seconded by
Abbott that the application of Mary
Dryer for abatement of taxes for the
year 1904, Kenmare city for 1885 be
accepted.
Motion carried.
Moved by Emerson and seconded by
Abbott that the following resolution be
adopted and that the same be spread
on the minutes. Motion carried.
Whereas William Black, who for
more than six years last past has fill
ed the Office of County Commissioner
for the Fourth Commissioner District
Of Ward County, North Dakota, has
rendered his resignation of that office
because of the increasing demands
and personal attention to his large
interests in the western part
of the county, and
Whereas, we believe Mr.. Black as a
member Of this Board has during his
entire term of service, been faithful
and most capable officer, and at all
times advocated and supported meas
ures that he believed to be for the
best interests Of his district and the
county at large.
Resolved that we, as members OF
the County Board express hereby our
sincerest regret upon his retirement
from the Office, our grateful recogni-
ton Of his services, and our hopes for
his success and prosperity in those
personal duties which demand his in
dividual care and attention.
Moved by Abbott and seconded by
Defiance that the bill of M. A. Nolan.
nett be allowed and that the states
attorney be and is hereby instructed
to proceed to have an administrator
appointed for the estate of Joe McFar-
lane and put in a claim for Ward coun
ty for $4,000 against the estate.
Motion carried.
Moved by Emerson and seconded by
Defiance that the bill of DR.. Newlove
for $500 for attending small pox case
0f Mrs Marion be rejected for the
reason that it is not a proper charge
against Ward county. Motion car
ried.
On motion the Board adjourned un-
til nine o'clock a. m. June 10 1907.
June 10Th, 1907.
The Board met at nine o'clock on
the above date as per adjournment.
Commissioner Willis in the chair. Mem
bers present, Abbott, Emerson De-
Lance. Elliott absent.
Moved by Abbott and seconded by
Emerson that the road petition Of c.
A. Grow be accepted and the county
surveyor be instructed to draw up a
release of damages, to be signed by
the said c. A. Grow.
Motion carried.
Moved by Emerson and seconded by
Defiance that the acquisitions of the
County Judge, Treasurer and Surveyor
be granted.
Motion carried.
Moved by Defiance and seconded by
Emerson that the bill of Torkelson
Bros, of Columbus for merchandise
be rejected for the reason that the
same does not specify for whom the
articles were purchased. Motion car
ried.
Moved by Emersonand seconded by
Defiance that the bills Of P. Berthe
son be laid over until the next meeting
Motion carried.
Moved by Abbott and seconded by
Defiance that Commissioner Emerson
be appointed committee to draw up
plans and specifications for repair of
pest house and to report at the next
meeting of the board. Motion car
lied.
Moved by Defiance and seconded by
Emerson that the report of the Matron
If the county hospital for May be &C.
,epted. Motion carried.
Moved by Emerson and seconded by
Abbott that the bill Of the Ward Coun-
-, ponortor for nuhliShinp Commission.