The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1914-03-31

Arthur E. Smith, Plainfield IA 444 &
. Lynn Griffith, Elizabeth 1885 Q
". e. Broadhurst, Hackensack 23B50 0
Cantren CONSTRUCTION Co, Phila. "a 435 0
mc0oVern Construction Co., Trenton $500 0
Deck on bridge at Bombay Hole
Mount Laurel
MedfOrd Concrete COMPANY 995 0
Arthur E. Smith. Plainfield l24O 0
mcGovern Concrete Co.. Trenton 1890 o
A.. +. Aiken Son, Moorestown 1917 6
John y. Rogers Co., Moorestown 1882 0
Charles NJ Gale, Mount Holly 1870 o
J. K. Gillian, Jr., Mount Holly 1856 o
whitaker * Deal Co., Harrisburg ll98 o
Cramer & Parker. West Creek 800 o
Ferro-Concrete Co., Harrisburg 962 O
On the advertisement for repairs to tn,
ldrawbridge at Delanco there were NJ
bids offered and Henry Richmond Offered
10 do the work by the day, the estimated
cost to be about 81 ,696. SO. 1t was thought
this would not be permissible, and the
matter was laid over for the opinion o.
the solicitor.
Professor Agee, of the State Agricul
tural Experiment Station, was given
permission to speak on the subject of q
farm demonstration A recent law pro-
vldes for the appointment of such an
official, and Professor Agee told of the
importance of having the appointment
made. Farmers need a man with good
scientific knowledge as well as one who
can give practical advice on various
points. The appointee should be such a
man, one who can go before the house
holder and give him advice on shrub
berry, lawns or gardens, as well as look
ing after affairs on large farms. The
right man should be one who would be
continually in touch with the State Elk
pertinent Station and the United States
Station.
1t would take a long time to secure the
proper man. Professor Agee said he had
placed several men in various counties
and in every instance the experiment
had been successful. He thought it
would be shown, after hearing several of
the prominent farmers present, that this
county would be greatly benefited by
the appointment of farm demonstrator.
The salary would possibly be 81, 800 with
81, 900 extra for stenographer and supplies.
j. L. Atkinson, president of the Mercer
County Agricultural Society, made a
statement of how successful the appoint
ment of demonstrators had been in that
county.
Several farmers of this county spoke
in favor of the appointment.
The members generally favored the
idea, but the expense stared them In the
face. After considerable discussion it
was resolved that the sum of $500 be ap-
propriated for this purpose this year, to
be taken from the miscellaneous account.
Professor Agee said he thought it posi-
BILE the appointment could not be made
before the first of October and 5000 would
finish the year.
In support of the resolution II. E..
Dubell called attention to the fact that
the farmers seldom made special re-
n a r1 nd hax,
be a unit in this matter. In this idea
Mr.. Dubell was warmly supported by
William A. Jones.
The resolution was adopted by the
vote of % to 13.
The finance committee made a lengthy
report on the methods employed in con-
Quoting the business of the county.
Much attention was given to the subject
of printing. 1t was pointed out that
items are now charged to the general
printing account, when they should APP
pear in the expenses of each department
A system was suggested that will remedy
the situation, and the finance commit
tee was authorized to prepare the system
they had in mind.
Mr.. McGlynn, representing the Stand
ard Oil Company, asked permission to
place signs at various points on the pub
lie roads OF the county, giving distances
and directions to important points.
This subject was referred to the road
committee,
The resident Freebooter from PALMYRA
was instructed to cover culvert in that
township with flag so as to prevent the
collection of rubbish as at present, the
cost not to exceed $500
A bill for removing snow in Taber-
nacle township was laid on the table
When the personal bills were read it
was noticed that the bill of Mr.. Couples,
of Tabernacle, had been stricken from
the list and in calling the roll on paw
ment of bills and other matters Mr..
Couples was not mentioned
Mr.. Glasgow moved that a special
committee of three be appointed to study
the subject of an interstate bridge which
may possibly be built between Burling-
ton and Bristol
Mr.. Russ did not think there was any
necessity to take this matter up as he
had been informed that there was no
likelihood of the bridge being built in
the next fifty years. He moved to lay
the motion on the table and it was SO
ordered.
p. A. Hennessy presented claim for
amount he said was due him for work on
the Broad street bridge, Burlington.
Contracts were awarded as follows:
Pearl street bridge, Burlington, A. K.
Smith; Bombay Hole, Charles NJ. Gale,
Mount Holly; New Hanover bridge, Fred
Marles, Pointville: Centreton drawbridge,
Lewis c. Mathis, New Gretna.
In addition to Mr.. Smith being the
lowest bidder on the Pearl street bridge
he also agreed to do the work in a
6 shorter no of hn OIL
tractors, giving bond to have the work
done in ninety days. The Director was
authorized to issue bonds in the sum of
$500 each, payable in twenty years, at a
rate of interest not to exceed Al per cent.
to pay for this work
The committee on rules reported hav-
ing finished their work and were dis
charged with thanks.
The township committee of Mount
Laurel township asked that protecting
tenders be placed at the approaches to
the Centreton drawbridge.
Burlington city presented bill that
had been sent in more than once asking
for S25 each for the polling places for the
special election on the subject of small
Board of Freeholders. The Board had
agreed to pay so each but that amount
was not satisfactory to the City Clerk of
Burlington. The bill for $25 each was
ordered paid.
On motion of Mr.. Russ the Director
was authorized to perfect, on behalf of
the county, all papers in the case of
Chase VS.. the county. This is suit in
connection with the Pearl street bridge,
Burlington.
Mr.. Dudley called attention to the fact
that the county rented stone road
| roller at cost of $500 with the privilege
of purchasing at the additional cost of
| 81, 300. He moved that the purchase be
made and it was so ordered.
In discussion of how much money
the county would get from the state this
year on road account there was state
ment from Mr.. Russ and one from
Samuel c. Roberts.
Mr.. Joyce wanted to know who should
be applied to for permission to do work
on the roads. He wanted to know who
was the county supervisor.
| The matter was referred to Solicitor
Rigg and he said that the Board had APP
pointed Mr.. Mcfarland and that ought
to settle the matter. There had been q
promise on the part of Mr.. Roberts that
he would bring suit to settle the point
but nothing had been done thus far.
Mr.. Roberts said Mr.. Rigg was I'M
doubtedly acquainted with the law on
the subject which said supervisor must
be appointed under certain provisions
and he had received the appointment
The law also said that such official should
not be re moved without cause or hear
ing and when such proceedings were be
gun he would be on hand.
Solicitor Rigg still maintained it was
nm Ia Mr. Roberts tn make the first move