Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-07-08
FREEHOLDERS
ASKED To GO
ON WITH FIGHT
Petition From South Amboy
Regarding tbs HoIe-in-
the-Mail Matter.
MUCH BUSINESS AT THE
MEETING YESTERDAY
Special to the EVENING NBWs

Special to the EVENING NBWs
New Brunswick, July 8:-A petit
ton signed by about twenty citizens
or South Amboy was presented at
the meeting of the Board of Free
holders held yesterday afternoon
asking the members of the board to
continue its suit of the "Hole-in-the-
Wall at South Amboy against the
pennsylvania railroad. The petition
stated that it would show weakness
on the part Of the county to drop the
case after winning it before the
court of chancery and losing it in
the court of errors and appeals. The
petition was referred to the board
as committee of the whole, to-
gether with County Solicitor John A.
Coan.
The people OF South Amboy and
vicinity have been fighting the rail-
road for the widening of the Hole
in the Wall' and several weeks ago
| the court of chancery gave an opin-
ion in favor of the county. The rail-
road appealed from the decision of
this court to S2e court of errors and
appeals. This court about three
weeks ago upset the opinion of the
court of chancery. The suit had
been going on for years, Senator
Silzer fighting for the county. 1t Is
not known whether the county will
begin new suit or not.
viii Hold County Responsible.
communication was received
from Robert Reddly, of Stapleton.
Staten Island, stating that the Doug
las avenue bridge in this county had
not been repaired after he had CALI
ed the boards attention to Its con-
| dltion several times. He says that
he will hold the county responsible
for damage to his land crops.
Fixing Cutters.
| The board also received a resolu-
| ton passed by common council of
this city for the curbing and gutter
| ing of Somerset street Director
Hendricks said that this work had
| already been started.
Check for $4,000.
! The board received a check OF
$4,000 from Alexander GuHck for a
part of road which is to be repaired.
Ssshe check has been turned over to
the eJffeck k-h.
Want Light On -Raad.
A communication was receives-
from residents in Monroe township
asking that a light be placed IN
front Of the Monroe township school
| building. The matter was referred
to the road committee.
Plans are Approved
The board approved of the plans
for the Kingston and Aqueduct road.
They are to be sent on to the state
supervisor for his approval.
Collectors Report.
The report Of County Collector
! Thomas H. Hagerty for the past
month was as follows:
Balance on hand June /, $35,429;
receipts, $114,326.78; disburse-
ments, $68, 8,64O.94; balance on hand,
! $45,6S584. -
Road in Bad Shape.
Freeholder Ely reported that the
road from the Aqueduct to Mon
mouth Junction was in bad condi-
tion. The contractor who built the
road will be notified to that effect.
Where Was the p. s. O.?
Freeholder Gebhardt stated that
the Public Service officials were to
/ be present at the meeting to take
action on the paving of Raritan ave- /.
nue., Highland Park, but they had
| IOL 5uOWH up, lie CiSIh Will uOIlly
them to attend the meeting of the
board to be held next Monday.
After the Public Service.
The Public Service will also be
notified to have new planking placed
on the Woodbridge creek bridge as
the present ones are worn out. They
will be also notified to put their
tracks in South River in proper con-
dition.
Bonding Co. Makes Good.
The Massachusetts Bonding Com
pany, which is on the bond of the
Suffolk Construction Company, has
started work in finishing the macad-
amizing of the Deans and Franklin
road. The Construction Comp9 ~
was given the contract but did mot
complete the job.
Wardens Report.
The report of William H. Dono-
more, warden of the county jail,
showed that during the pastSqnonth
the total number of rations served
were 1895. The cost of feeding the
prisoners for the month was S146
or $4.72 per day. The cost of feed
ing each prisoner per day was ten
cents and a fraction.
Claims Not Settled.
Freeholder Dey stated that the
claim of John Simmons, of South
Amboy, for damage to his horse in
Madison township, had not been set
tied together with the claim of Ed
ward Seminak for $12 for damage
he done to his rig in the Hole in
the Wall" These claims were pre-
sented to the old board. The board
is to Investigate them.
Bill Ordered Paid.
Freeholder Kerr stated that he
Psigned a bill of Russell b Watson
while he was acting as probation
officer while his successor was being
appointed Mr.. Kerr said that he
understood through the public press
| that Mr. Watson was to act without
compensation. He said that he Sign
ed the bill as the endorsements OF
the prosecutor and the judge were
on it giving their approval
The board is to meet at the King
ston Lane next Tuesday afternoon.
Another meeting of the board Will
be held next Monday afternoon.