The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1913-05-09

in Jacksonville.
Mr. Rogers. of the Florida Title and
Abstract Company, appeared relative
to some assessments being excessive
and on motion matter was referred to
Tax Assessor Aver.
Minutes of last meeting of board
read and approved.
Letter by W. NJ. Jones of Summer
field relative 10 tax certificates
against the Colony House and lot at
Symmetrical read and discussed by
Commissioner Mayo. On motion of
Commissioner Henderson it was or
dered that the board recommend the
comptroller to allow the redemption
of tax certificates at face value of GER
tifcates and omitted years taxes.
without interest.
Bill by S. l.. Cleveland read and
on motion of Commissioner Hender-
son it was ordered refused as being ir-
regular: that vouchers must be mail
ed or paid TO individuals doing the
work or to their order; that pay rolls
must be made on regular forms; also
because the county cannot pay over
$3.50 per day for double team.
On motion board adjourned for din
ner, to meet again at / p. m.
Afternoon Session
The board met pursuant to ad-
journment. All members present,
Commissioner Watkins arriving
shortly before adjournment for din
ner.
Hon. E. L. Wartmann appeared and
discussed bills before the legislature
on the formation of a new county
which was proposed to embrace a por-
ton Of Marion county.
Mr.. E. L. Wartmann also asked re-
lief for Mr.. ]. c. Little. On motion
matter was referred to Commissioner
Huffman
Mr.. Johns appeared and complained
of the condition of the Ocala and
BIitchton, Fantville and Wacahoota
road from Fantville to Orange Springs
road On motion matter was referr-
ed to Commissioner Watkins.
w. T. Henderson, commissioner in
charge of the county infrmary. made
report for April, showing expenses,
$S237, and reported three inmates,
one white and two colored; one death
since last report. Which was read
and filed.
Hon Ford A Rogers appeared and
presented petition by himself and 9TH
ers as follows: We the undersigned
citizens and property owners of Ma
rion county do most respectfully pc
tition to yoIs honorable body to open
and improve and dedicate to public
use the road along the north line of
section 10, and the road along the
west side of the Ocala Northern rail-
road from the said north line of sec
ton 10 to the Burbank postoffice, be-
lieving this to be needed and desira-
Bile public improvement. Also please
order closed the old road now running
east from Burbank, also 3-4 mile west
of Burbank postoffice. Which was
read, and on being referred to Com
missioner Huffman it was recommend
ed by Commissioner Huffman for ac-
ceptance in part, or to the postoffice,
on motion of Commission
er Henderson the petition was order
ed granted as amended, and road or
dered opened to postoffice, provided
petitioners would put in culverts and
fix railroad crossings.
Hon. VI. L. Payne appeared and pre-
sented quit claim deed for right of
way for Fairfield and Blitchton road,
signed by A. J. Mclaughlin and 9TH
ers, which was accepted, and road or
dered opened.
Treasurer's report for April, 1913,
was as follows:
School Fund
Received =. ...........S l5 ,92S.04
Disbursements. ...... 15.900.09
Balance. .......$ 27.95
Road Fund
Received. =. 49,. 49,. .S 21, los SO
Disbursements. =. =. 49,. 100000