The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1908-04-23

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onded by Com. Abbott that the pc.
tition signed by Harry Winters and
others for the organization Of the
village Of Stanley be accepted and ap-
proved and an election ordered to be
held on the Goth day of April, 1908.
Carried.
Moved by Com. De Lance and sec.
onded by Com. Emerson that the
coronor's reports in regard to the fol
lowing cases be accepted and placed
On file. Carried. John Johnson, Gust
Johnson and VIM. Bennett.
Afternoon Session.
The board met at o'clock as per
adjournment. Com. Elliot in the
chair. All members present except
Willis. Moved by Com. Emerson and
seconded by Com. De Lance that the
justice report of John M. Rowland be
accepted and warrants ordered drawn
for same. Carried.
Moved by Com. Emerson and Sec
onded by Com. Abbott that the re-
lease of damages from H. o. Kearney
in the sum of $4,000 for road in town
ship 157, range 81 be accepted and
warrants drawn for same. Carried.
Moved by Com. De Lance and sec.
onded by Com. Emerson that the fol-
lowing named persons application
for abatement of taxes be accepted
and corrections made as asked for.
Carried.
James Gilleece for the reason that
the land taxed was not proved up at
the time of assessment.
Johan Kozak for the reason that
the land taxed was not proved up at
the time Of assessment.
Hans Locken for the reason of an
unjust assessment.
John A. Evenson for the reason
that he was assessed for a team Of
horses when same belonged to
another party at the time of assess
ment.
Albert Strong for the reason of
double assessment.
Oscar Schafer for the reason that
the land taxed was a government
homestead at the time of assessment.
George W. Hoefs for the reason
that the property taxed belonged to
the Evangelical church association at
the time of assessment.
Mark Nelson for the reason that the
land taxed was government home
stead at the time of assessment.
Catherine Ross's application was
reconsidered and allowed for the rea-
son that she was assessed for build
ings on two lots when there were on.
ly buildings on one of the lots.
Moved by Com. De Lance and Sec
onded by Com. Emerson that the ap-
plications from the following named
persons be rejected. Carried.
Minnesota Fiber Co. w. G. Nc
Clintock, Oak. Ignite Co.
Moved by Com. De Lance and Sec
onded by Com. Emerson that the APP
plications from the following named
persons for abatement of taxes be
referred to the states attorney. Car
ried.
Adeline McClelland, Catherine
Thomas and Emerson Bros.
On motion duly seconded and car
ried the board adjourned until 8
o clock a. m.
April IS, 1908.
The board met at o'clock as per
adjournment. Com. Elliot in the
chair with all members present ex-
cept Willis.
Moved by Com. De Lance and Sec
onded by CON- Emerson that the re-
lease Of damages signed by Anna Ray
mond for $4,000 be accepted and ap-
proved. Carried. Moved by Conn.,
Abbott and seconded by Com. Emer-
son that the application of Olaf
Langseth for abatement of taxes be
accepted for the reason that he was
taxed for property when he was not
a resident of North Dakota and did
not own any property. Carried.
Also the application Of Remnant
Emerson for the same reason.
Moved by Com. Abbott and sec.
onded by Com. De Lance that the pc
ship ISL, range SO, signed by Lewis P.
Larson and others for road, be &C
epted and viewers appointed. Car
ried. Elliot De Lance AMI Abbott
were appointed viewers. Moved by
Com. De Lance and seconded by Alb
bolt that VIM Dean be retained as
janitor for the court house to take
up his duties the first day Of May,
1908. On roll call the members vot-
ed as follows: Emerson no, De
Lance, yes, Abbott yes, Elliot yes.
Motion declared carried. Il
April z, 1908.
Moved and seconded that the fol-
lowing bills be allowed and warrants
ordered drawn for same. Carried.
Hans C. Hanson, tree bounty 9.OV
A. j. Nygard, tree bounty 5.Oo
Louis p. Jensen, services as
county surveyor $685.. l5.6V
nauper .......... 1900 \