The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1917-03-09


Van Buren, County, Michigan, on the 18th, day of
October, A. d. 1916.
Frank A. Burger, Chairman, presiding.
The following preamble and resolutions were
adopted, to-wit
Whereas, Van Buren, County the first
County in Michigan to adopt Local Option, and
Whereas Van Buren, County has been dry
and without the open Saloon since May first, 1890
and
Whereas the growth and wealth of the Coun-
ty clearly demonstrates the benefits of the Local
Option Law;
THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED, That we
the members of said Board, unqualifiedly condemn
the proposed so-called "HOME RULE" Amend
ment to the Constitution, which, if adopted would
nullify the present Local Option Law and would
throw the burden of costs on the County in prose-
cutting crime growing out of the Liquor Traffic,
while the County as whole would have no voice
in protecting itself against it."
Upon support of Supervisor Phillips the reso-
luton was adopted
Upon motion of Supervisor Elkenburg, sup
ported by Supervisor Hoag the Purchasing Com
mittee instructed to purchase Roll-top
Elliot Fisher Book Typewriter for the Register of
Deeds Office.
The hour having arrived for the special order
of business for appointing Janitor and there be-
ing three applications on file, motion was made
by Supervisor Coleman, supported by Supervisor
Mosher that the Board proceed to elect a Jantor
for year by ballot Motion carried. Where
upon the Chair appointed Supervisors Wood
man and Phillips teers, and the ballot was then
cast with the following result Whole number Of
ballots cast twenty-one, of which H. E. Ball re-
Ceived fourteen, Bert Simmons four and Amos j.
Bierce three. II. E. Ball having received
majority of the votes cast was declared elected
Janitor for the period of one year beginning Jan
uary LIST, 1917.
The hour having arrived for the special order
of business for the election of a County School
Examiner, the roll was called by townships and
the following nominations were made, Harry
Hough Of Hartford and Mrs. Nora Culver of
Waverly.
On motion Of Supervisor Phillips, supported
by Supervisor Monroe that the Board proceed to
the Election of the School Examiner by ballot
Motion Carried
Whereupon the Chairman appointed Super
visor Woodman and Phillips tellers, ballot was
then cast with the following result. Whole num-
Der of votes cast, twenty-one, of which Harry
HOugh received eleven and Mrs. Nora Culver ten
Mr. Harry HOugh having received majority Of
the votes cast was declared elected County School
| Examiner for the period of two years.
The hour having arrived for the special order
of Business for the election of member of the
Superintendent of the Poor the roll was called
! by townships and the following nomination was
made. DR.. A. Elgas of Hartford There being
but one nominee, motion Of Supervisor Cole
man, supported by Supervisor Bolinger, the Clerk
was instructed to cast unanimous vote Of the
Board for DR.. A. Elgas. Whereupon he was
elected for period of three years.
Upon motion of Supervisor Heagy. surported
by Supervisor Phillips, the Board adjourned I'M
til tomorrow morning at nine o'clock.
Friday, October 18th, 1916
Board met pursuant to adjournment Roll
called. Quorum present
The minutes of yesterdays proceedings were
read by the Clerk and approved.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON
VAN BUREN, COUNTY FAIR.
To the Honorable Board Of Supervisors of Van
Buren, County.
Gentlemen:
Your Committee to confer with the Secretary
of the Van Buren, County Fair association reports
as follows:
In accordance with the provisions of reso-
luton passed by your Honorable Board on the
10th, day of October 1914, we have the honor to
present to you, the following report for the
premiums paid in the several Departments of the
Van Buren, County Agricultural and Horticultural
Society for the Fair held from October End to the