Gloucester County Democrat., 1908-12-24
THE CHOSEN FREEHNDERS
December Meeting. steward Ridg-
way Reelected.

Chosen Freeholders was held last Thursday,
with all the members present except Mr..
Whitney.
After the minutes had been read and ap-
proved Chairmen Ledden, of the Aims
House Committee reported the new barn
completed at cost of 81, AS SO. The old
barn, built twenty-five years ago, cost
50 200, the increased cost of this building,
he said was largely due so higher price of
lumber, hardware and labor now, oyer that
time. The new barn is more modern, hav-
ing cement floor where needed. Messrs.
Handle and Best. both of whom are practi-
cal men, thonght the building was all
right and the county had its moneys worth
On motion of Mr.. UsiDger the committee
was rendered rising vote of thanks for
doing its duty so we'll.
Mr. Handle said the institution at
Clarksboro was one of the best of its kind
in the State, except as to the plumbing ar
rangements, and these could be put in
proper condition for $1,000.
STEWARD AND MATRoN ELECTED.
Joseph Ridgeway and wife were then re-
elected Steward and Matron of the Aims
House and Asylum at the same salary, $500
and $3.50. respectfully.
The committee on care of prisoners re-
ported that sheriff Wilson agreed TO feed
she prisoners for 20c meal or 600 per day
each OF would take charge of the inmates
for $75 per month, the county to purchase
all supplies On motion OF MI. Cooper tue
meal proposition was accepted as likely to
be most economical and satisfactory.
Mr Horner, chairman of the Lunacy
Committee, reported that he had been to
the State Asylum aud found 81 patients
there from GloueaaseE County ave had died
during the past year and one released. One
of the patients receives a pension as a
soldiers widow and a guardian was asked
for
William Taylor appeared before the
Board and stated that he had done two
days work with his team for the county,
amounting to 81 for which he never
received pay. Mr.. Usinger said that he
could not see his way clear to approve the
bill and that Mr.. Taylor must have his
dates mixed. The Board took the same
view and refused to pay the bill.
bill of L. d. Bozartb of like character
was referred to the Stone Road Committee
for Investigation Mr.. Bozarth claims he
worked day for Mr.. Stanger. the late
Road Supervisor, for which he has meyer
been paid
Mr.. Usinger reported that he bad the
building erected on the Albert Fogg pro-
perty on the Glassboro and Westville stone
road at cost of $271 81. The size Of the
building Is 32 20 and will house all the
county tools in that part of the county.
The agreement for ground rent, which is
about SIS per year for five years, caused
some discussion but when it was explained
it seemed to be satisfactory.
Solicitor Avis gave his opinion in regards
to the annual meeting and organization of
the new Board, which he said should take
take place at II o'clock, January lst.
Mr.. Best moved that when the Board
sadjourns it adjourn to meet at 10 O'Clock,
January /, 1909 Carried
There is complaints of farmers iDiuring
the shoulders Of county roads by unloading
manure along them. Notices forbiddipg
this practice were ordered posted, also for
bidding scraping snow from the roads, if
any falls this winter. 81
Mr. Best said $50, 600 had been spent in
county road repairs this year; such expend-
iture be thought exorbitant, and it should
not be continued even il the people do kick
about the condition of the roads.
Mr. Usipger said If we do not take care
Of these roads, we might all go to Jail.
Mr.. Joyce told what nice thing it
would be to have splendid boulevard
leading to the Whitall mansion, but action
on the matter was delayed till the annual
meeting.
Mr.. Usinger reported the county road
expenditures the past month aggregated
So, ,72418.
Payment Of a bill by constable Louder, of
Newfeld, amounting to $4 06, for arresting
a drunk, was refused, on advise Of Solicitor
Avis.
The New Jersey Imperial Road Com
panY, builders Of the Crown Point Road do
not ask that the road be accepted, as
ii is not satisfactory to themselves.
The specifications for the Woodbury. and
Swedesboro road were read and filed.
The seventh monthly report Of George E.
Pierson. County Collector, showed receipts
amounting to $115, ,0s6.27, and balance
on hand Of IS. 794 81.
The Board adjourned to meet at 10