Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-08-15
THE CHOSEN fREEHOLDERS


patlfy for Mr.. Best. Swedes-
bcro Road Extension, and
Other Matters.
The August meeting of the Board
OF Chosen Freehoders was called to
order at 10 a. M this morning, all
the members being present except
/Nlr Best
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
Mr. Munyan had no special report
from the Almshouse
Mr.. Walton, of the Property Com
mittee, had no special report.
Mr.. Porch, of the County Road Com
mittee, reported the expenditure of
S2863.12 for repairs the past month
A delegation of % prominent citi-
Ezens of WoolWich, Swedesboro and
East Greenwich. pressed the mat
ter of extending the improved
road from Mickleton to Swedesboro.
A petition, carrying 800 signatures,
was presented and read and then DR.
B. F. Buzby spoke for the delega>
ton.
Mr. Haines moved the petition be
received and filed, and that a cons
mittee OF five be appointed to ex>
anime and report to the September
meeting
Theo. Brown followed DR.. Busby
saying that the road is almost i'm
passable,and it would be a matter of
economy to build the road at this
time
j. G.. Helms said it must be clear
to the Board that the petitioners we're
not asking for anything not due them
Jackson Morgan said the road
needs Improvement, if the county can
finance it, and no roads have prior
claim.
Mr.. Cooper said there was no OPP
lection to improving this road, but
the financial condition is such, that
he did not see how it can be done.
Mr.. Ledden spoke on the same line
as Mr.. Cooper, and moved that no
more roads be built during the year
1912. Continuing, he said, he had
, had a petition laid aside for eight
years, to allow other roads to be
built and he should protest against
all new roads.
Mr.. HaineS motion was then
adopted by unanimous vote
/ Mr.. Usinger moved that when we
adjourn, we do so till the oath, when
Mr. Avis presence VIII be secured to
advise the Board as to the construc>
ton of emergency bridges Carried.
The consideration of bids for these
five bridges was delayed till that date.
James w. Magill asked the Board
/ to remedy a defect in road construc-
ton in front of his property at Mt.
Royal The matter was referred to
Mr. Haines.
The Township Committee of Wool
wich sent a resolution promising to
pay ten per cent of the proposed nevE
road from Mickletoq to Swedesbors.
The same was referred to the Special
Road Committee.
The bond of Bridge Builder Steel-
Solicitor for approval.
Mr. Usinger, after explanation,
moved that the Board allow Chair
man Porch 81 day extra for expens
ses when on road work. Carried.
Mr.. ATunyan said he understood
I that the State was going to construct
! a State Highway connecting County
seats. He therefore presented resos
| luton calling attention of State Road
Commissioner Stevens to the route
from Woodbury. to Mullica Hill, as
| the most direct between Woodbury.
and Salem. Mr.. Munyan moved the
adoption of the motion, and then for
twarded to the State Commissioner,
under seal of the Board
Mr.. Cattell said the Commissioner
had talked to him about it, and said
! he would visit the counties before
recommending any route.
Mr. Munyan's S resolution was adopt
| ed by a unanimous vote.
/, Mr.. Thompson made a statement of
kthe condition of Paulsboro bridge,
Eand thought bids should be advertised
flor. ~
4 Mr.. Cattell said the plans had been
Tin the hands of the Government en-
h|gineer for some time. ~
II On motion Of Mr.. Cooper, Mr..
I5Thompson was ordered to put large
I!sign Danger on the bridge. Carried:
/ On motion of Mr. Usinger, the plans
flor this bridge were ordered submit
gted to the special meeting on Aug. *
4 The appropriation of $500 to Go.
Ii was directed paid on proper war;
rant.
Sundry appropriations were trans
ferred on motion of the County Col
] lector.
/ Loans were ordered as follows:
,Mantua Grove Road, s9,962.74
/ Nantua Greek Bridge, IS, ,185.07.
13 Current FxDenses. Sl1. 100000
Mr.. Usinger called attention to the
Eeontinued damage to bridges on Old
Mans Creek by barges and tug
lboats. They pay no attention to bills
lfor repairs. He asked for advice as
Ito what to do. Mr.. Cooper moved
! that the bills be sent TO Capt. Wright,