Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1910-12-15
GRAND JURY FILES ITS
PRESENTMENTS
For November 1910 Session
Superior Court.

Clerk of the Courts Books.
We find, from examination, the
books of the Clerk of the Court are
neatly kept and of easy reference. and
we think the County is efficiently serv-
ed by the present incumbent and his
Deputy.
Tax Collectors Books.
Having thoroughly examined the
books. vouchers and receipts in this
Office, we find the books correctly and
neatly kept, so far as We are able to
judge. and are satisfied that a salts
factory accounting is made for al
moneys received by him in behalf Of
the County of Sumter.
We find the tax returns for 1910 20
be 1924 $500, as compared with
$6.422. $500 for 1909; being 1911, $40
90 increase in returns. This being the
work of the Grand Jury for the No
vember Term. 1909
Also we note that the Tax Collector
has paid out 10000 of 1910 taxes
up to December, 9th 1910; balance on
hand on said date, $2.6S433.
Justice of the Peace Books.
We find that the books of all the
Justices of the Peace submitted TO this
Body are neatly and correctly kept;
except in some cases in making state
ment of the cost in cases tried, these
officers fail to specify each item Of
cost; and in future We recommend that
this be done in every ease, as required
by law
On account of the physical inability
of J. I. Hudson to have his books in
readiness for our examination, we
consented to pass it.
E. S. Ferguson. B. F. Market, G. w.
Mum and ]. F. Nicholson failed to
have their books before our Body.
County Buildings.
We recommed that the front balcony
at the Court House be repaired and
painted; the remainder of the build
| ing We find in good condition
We find the stockade in need OF
some repairs, the plastering being in
very bad condition, and we recommend
that it be repaired; also that the in
side wood work be painted, and that
closet seats be provided in the water
closets
We find the building neatly kept and
the general appearance shows care
and attention; the prisoners being
furnished with proper bedding and
| blankets.
We find the Jail in neat an dclean-
ly condition; the prisoners as COM
Portable as possible under the circum-
stances.
Ordinary's Books.
We find forty-six new applications
of old soldiers and widows of old
soldiers since the May term of the
| Superior Court.
| We also find seventy-six (76) pre-
scriptions for alcohol recorded since
the meeting of the last grand jury We
believe that an of them were for mel
ical purposes.
We find no additional near beer H.
cense issued.
We find all executors, administra-
tors and guardians properly bonded;
and we also note with pleasure that
the present incumbent requires guar
antee bonds for guardians for minor
children.
ALI the books are properly kept,
vouchers properly filed and accounted
for
Roads and Bridges.
] We find the main thoroughfares in
excellent condition, except the Ander-
sonville Road, and we specially reg
ommend that this road be worked at
what is known as Weaver's Crossing
to County Line, at once
We also find the bridges in this
district in bad repair; also the bridge
over Muckalee Greek on the mail.
road from Americas to Friendship.
We heartily endorse the present
system of working the roads in Sum
ter County, and think that the County
Commissioners should have the coop
GRAFTON of the masses in general.
| We recommend that the bridges
above referred to and the small fbridg-
| es be repaired at once especially in
the New 26th District. We believe the
County Commissioners are doing their
best for the furtherance of good
roads and congratulate the County on
the continued efforts of said Com
missioners in behalf of good roads and
;. the County's improvement generally.
Sheriff's Books.
We have examined the tSheriff's
books and find them correctly and
neatly kept, and feel that there can ne
no possible criticism on the books in
this office.
Treasurer'S Books.
We have examined the Treasurer's
books and vouchers and find them
neatly kept and in our opinion cor
rectly so; except that ON borrowed
money the Treasurer receives COM
mission just the same as other moneys
paid him into the Treasury. We rec
Commend that this be not allowed, as
it is double commission and does
not appear to be right.
Tax Receivers Books.
we find a great majority of the tax
returns are far below fair value Of
the properties returned Some lands
are given in at $1,000 to $500 per
acre, others adjoining at $500 or
$500 per acre.
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