The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1915-04-15

Be it ordained etc. That it shall be
unlawful for any person to purchase
horned cattle or hogs or sheep or goats
for sale or for shipment out of this
parish without taking from the person
from whom he makes said purchase, a
full description Of each animal pur-
chased, giving the brands and marks,
and color and sex of said animal,
which receipt he shall deliver to the
Sheriff of the parish within 80 days of
its date who shall keep a record of
same.
Be it further ordained and ETC. That
any person violating this ordinance
shall on conviction be fined not less
than $25. 90 nor more than $4,000 and
in default of payment thereof be i'm
prisoned not less than 80 days nor more
than months or both at the discretion
of the court.
Yeas, Messrs Piercon, Williams,
Adams, Knott, Page, Parker, Taylor,
Cockfield and Russell. Carried unani-
mously.
By Mr.. Pierson:
Resolved, that the president'of this
body is authorized to consult the Dis
trict Attorney relative to the repairs
necessary to the Grand Ecore bridge
as outlined in the correspondence with
Mr.. Hunter, and he is hereby directed
to take said action in the premises as
will protect the interest Of the parish
under its contract with the La. and
North West r. R. Carried.
By Mr.. Page, seconded by Mr.. Pierson:
Be it ordained by the Police Jury.
Section l. That the sum of Eight
Hundred Dollars is hereby appropriated
out of any funds not otherwise appro-
priated for the purpose Of constructing
Dipping Watts in ward 2, 6 and 5, the
same to be constructed in accordance
with plans provided by the Agricul-
said Watts to be selected by the mem
in which they are to be constructed.
constructed shall be used fol, the benefit
of the public under rules as hereby be
established.
Yeas, Messrs. Piers0n, Williams,
Adams, Knott, Page. Nays, Messrs.
Taylor, Cockfield and Russell. (Mr.
Parker refused to vote. Carried.
Moved and seconded the Hon. Police
Jury adjourned until 10 o'clock We'd
nesday.
Wednesday Morning.
April 7th, 1915,
By Mr. Pierson:
That Messrs. Williams, Knott and
the president of this body be appointed
to meet with the committee from the
Mutual Aid Society to devise some plan
for taking care of the poor of the city
and country around. Carried.
By Mr.. Pierson, Seconded BY Mr.. Page: |
After a thorough discussion with |
Supt. Hudson as to the details Of the |
manner in which the schools of the Par
ish are and have been conducted, we |
wish to endorse the plans outlined in
the minutes of their meeting of Feb. |
18th 1915, relative to the distribution |
of the General funds. We find the ac-
counts well kept and simple and re-
that those who do not under
stand call at the Superintendent Office
and be informed.
Yeas: Messrs. Pierson, Williams,
Adams, Knott, Page, Parker, Taylor,
Cockfield, and Russell.
Carried unanimously.
By Mr.. Pierson:
BE it resolved that G. H. Pierson and
W. W. Page be appointed Committee
TO investigate condition of Berry bridge
across Bayou Pierre and ascertain as
lear as possible cost for repair on said
bridge, and be Empowered to act for
his body as they may deem necessary.
Carried unanimously.
By Mr.. Pierson:
Be it resolved that committee COM
,osed of Walter Dunckelman, Arnold
Sompayrac, Tom Clark, L. D. Plat
ance and J. E. BRETT be appointed to
examine road now being worked by w.
:. Scott between Clarence and Grand
Gcore with a view of building road on
vest ground as far from river as
practical.
Carried unanimously.
BY Mr.. Pierson:
Be it ordained and etc. that this Body
ecess to meet at 10 o'clock a. nj.
n. Tuesday, May 2Oth 1915 for its
transaction of such business as may
.ome before it. !. Carrier.
ADDIE TAUZIN, G. H. PERSON,
Secty. Police Jury. Prest. Police
Jury.