The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1913-11-11
Board of FreeholderS.

The Board of Freeholders held a meet
ing on Thursday afternoon, and at the
close of the session adjourned to meet
the following day at the Almshouse at
o'clock in the afternoon, to join in the
inspection of the county institutions at
New Lisbon which was made by the
grand jury on that day.
The first business transacted was the
opening of proposals for the erection of a
garage in the rear of the Jail to replace
the barn that was destroyed by fire
last summer, and on which insurance
in the sum of $400 was paid to County
Auditor John b. Tilton. 1t was this
sum alone that was available for the
purpose. There were three bidders from
Mount Holly as follows: j. r. Gillian,
r., $3.50: w. S. Gale, $409; Walter Allen,
$500, and the latter was awarded the con-
tract
AT the previous meeting of the Board,
Louis r. Engel had a resolution passed.
asking the court to appoint guardian
for Charles Mount, a patient in the
County Asylum. Judge Horner, in a
communication, returned the resolution,
stating he could not appoint guardian
under such action. The court suggest
ed that the matter be referred to Solicit
or Budd E. Rigg, who will apply for a
guardian under properly drawn apph-
cation.
The claim for damages presented by
William Mills, of Merchantville, for in
juries sustained by his wife and the
wrecking of his automobile when he ran
into the canal creek on the road from
Lakewood to Browns Mills at midnight
on recent date, and which had been re-
ferred to Solicitor Rigg, the latter pre-
scented a communication in which he
stated that he had written letter to the
plaintiffs attorneys, Westcott q West
colt, of Camden, advising them that he
was of the opinion that the road in ques-
ton was not one belonging to the county,
but that it was a thoroughfare belong
ing either to Pemberton township or on
private property and the question of own
ership was a matter of research. The
Solicitor thought there should be an in
vestigation of the accident and evidence
secured, as County Engineer Logan re-
ported that the approach of the bridge
had been broken by the auto, which ran
directly into the creek. Had the proper
turn been made the car would have pass
ed safely over the bridge, which was in
good condition. 1t was the opinion OF
the Engineer that Mr.. Mills was going
too fast to make the turn.
|
| Rigg stated that he was waiting to re-
ceive certain information before sending
brief to the war department protesting
on the part of the county to the prop
osition of installing draw at the line
| bridge, West Palmyra, which spans the
| Pensauken creek. Director Russ was
authorized TO employ man for two
DAYS and one night to ascertain the
number of persons who might travel or
this structure during that time.
Joseph c. Dudley and George S. Max
well made reference to the absolute
necessity of long railing that wa!
needed to the approach of the bridge or
the road from CentretOn to Rancocas
All the brush on one side had been Gu
down, leaving a high embankmen
there, which Mr.. Maxwell said would
mean fractured bones or death should
any one fall in at that point. He assur
ed the members that as Board the,
would never forgive themselves if am
serious accident occurred there by reason
of their neglect to properly protect tn
public. The question of railing is {,
be the subject of an investigation.
The two trunks which are needed a
Cranberry Run in Pemberton TOWNSHIP
are to be erected by Davis & Reeves, Q
New Lisbon, on the bid of 1915, tn
county to furnish the lumber, whicl
: will add about 1915 more to the cost
The money for this will be raise
on bond issue, which bonds are to b
I purchased by NJ. Warner Hargrove, c
> Browns Mills, and Jonathan H. Kelsey
. of Pemberton.
AS the bridge at Five Points, belo,
Cinnaminson, and on the road fror
Burlington to Camden, is in such cor
dition that it is liable to fall down, th
structure is to be strengthened by th
insertion of piling.
Permission was granted the Bell Tell
, phone Company to extend the laying {
i wooden conducts 1000 feet east of Rive
!, ton in Cinnaminson township.
!, u The Board met at the County Co
!, lector's office on Friday afternoon at
O'Clock and then proceeded to the aim
{; house, where they met the grand jur,
q which body made an inspection of ii
e county institutions at New Lisbon.
A special meeting of the Board h;
been called for next Friday Afternoon
II when the members will consider IL
adoption of a resolution regulating Il
weight and speed of vehicles crossiI
county bridges. This step will be take
because so many of the bridges are n
in condition to sustain unusual heaN
e. burdens. This line of action will ha'
for its object the absolving of the cou
ty from any liability for damages tn
E. might be sustained by any person wi
er might be tempted to take chance
=. exceeding the provisions that are to
incorporated in said resolution.
fe 1t is stated that the Board cannot pl
es any bills incurred in connection wi
k the recent election until its regular met
ing in December.
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