Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1914-02-13

Flour, highest pat. 24-lb SKIS 100
Soap, Clairette. dozen ...... As
Molasses. best, gallon. ....... so
Cabbage, pound. ........... 0315
Committee appointed to inspect the
flooring of Mahorner's bridge reported
that same had been done satisfactorily.
Petition of ]. D. Cotton. for refund
on bitch was allowed.
A. H. Bush and W. T. Showers, COM
mittee appointed to inspect bridge
built by d. B. Cade on east end Of levee
in Shot Bag Bottom. reported that
same had not been built according to
plans and recommended that account
for same be not paid.
The following accounts were con-
tinued: Marshall G Bruce, account of
$112.75 for books for circuit clerks of
fee; Vincennes Bridge Co., bond for
building bridge; D. B. Cade. $lOI.55 for
lumber, District s.
On petiti1n of Leon Dent for release
from tax on residence in City Of Macon,
sold to Methodist church for parsonage,
was granted. it being shown that sale
was made before February l. 1918.
The following reports and petitions
were received and filed: Order of COM
missioners for release Of D. R. Cooks
check; Champion Bridge Co.. commune
cation as to purchase of bonds; VIM. r.
Compton & Co., same; reports from W.
E. Mauldin, convict overseer; E. o.
Kirby, superintendent Of poor house;
E. E. Dantzler, sheriff.
D. R. Cook & Co. made bond in sum
of $s5, 500 for the building Of roads in
District 1,
Account of M. C. Carter of $3.50
for work on bridge was rejected.
Committee appointed to inspect wood
bought of A. C. FAINT for County Home
reported that contract had been filed
acceptably to the best of their knowl-
edge and belief.
Petition of H. G. Nicholson, for re-
lease from tax. was granted.
Clerk was authorized to advertise in
Manufacturers Record and Engineers
Record notice that District had
$40, 900 road bonds for sale.
Petition of Hezekiah Walker. for re-
lease from tax was granted.
Petition of ]. E. Sennett ct al. for
new road. was granted, and committee
appointed to view and pass on feasibiii-
ty of same.
V. v. Vernon and w. M. Lamberson
were granted petition for refund of
taxes enormously assessed.
Clerk was ordered to advertise for
vat solution.
Resignation of W. ]. Hubbard as
commissioner of roads in District 4 was
accepted and ]. J. Prince appointed in
his place.
Clerk was ordered to advertise in the
Beacon for Is wooden bridges on
Brooksville and Bigbee VALLEY road and
ID bridges on Macon and Memphis road.
Also for car of metal culverts.
Petition of ]. L. S. Peterson, for re-
lease of John Sanders poll tax. was
granted.
The report of the county treasurer
was continued and he was ordered to
file re-stated, corrected account at
the March meeting.
Petition of Robert Taylor, for release
from taxes enormously assessed, was
granted.
A. H. Bush, w. T. Showers and W.
R. Swindle, committee to inspect Jail
and poor house, reported both in excel
lent condition; the bedding, etc. in nice |
condition and the inmates clean and
seemingly well cared for.
Clerk was ordered to advertise for |
bids to build bridge over Joe's creek on
Macon and Allgood's road.
Jim Cash was appointed overseer on
road link No: 66.
Members of Board and officers were
allowed per diem and mileage.