The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1917-05-08
A Oniet Meetinn

"A Oul6I Meetlng
Rumors were af1oat that the Ma,
meeting of the Board of Freeholder
would be one that would be lively anC
interesting as there were many matter
that would be brought to attention
that would cause stir. These rumor,
were either without foundation or thost
who expected to spring the sensational
acts, kept them up their sleeves to bt
let out at future day.
Two vacancies. have occurred since
the last meeting. Edwin d. Rogers
member from Evesham, had died, anc
Joseph p. Rodman, of Burlington
township, has removed from the coun
ty. Alfred c. Smith was appointed tC
fill this vacancy. 1t was expected thai
Bowman S. Lippincott would be the
new man from Evesham, but on Tues
day evening the township committee
OF Evesham appointed Stacy Wills
Director Davis welcomed the new
members and made them feel at home
right away.
I 1t had been stated that the grand
jury, which has taken a recess until
next month, would have a severe re.
port to send in, but after Thomas w.
Fairbrother, of Riverside, presented
the finding, it was discovered that all
fears on that point were groundless.
Mr.. Fairbrother, who is memSer OF
the grand jury, said he had been re-
quested to call the attention of the
board to the method of repairing the
roads of the county. L OTIS Of large
stone are scattered around without
being covered and smaller stones are
buried in tar, which is disagreeable,
expensive and adds to the discomfort
of those who use the roads. The grand
jury wanted the freeholders to see il
some means could not be devised where
there would be permanent improve
ments at less cost. Another matter
was that of placing lights on the draw
bridge between Delanco and Riverside.
1t was near this place that young
lady was recently assaulted, and the
lack of lights makes the bridge very
undesirable place to travel on.
Then Mr.. Fairbrother took up mat
ter on his own volition. 1t referred to
the laying Of water pipes on certain
streets in Riverside and he explained
where the pipes ought to go and where
they were being put. 1t appeared that
the water company had ignored the
resolution of the board which forbids
the opening of county roads, without
special permission which, in this case,
had been refused. This matter was
taken up later in the session.
Director Davis referred to the death
of Edwin d. Rogers, who was a faith
full and efficient member. Heappoint-
ed a committee to draft suitable resolu-
tons of respect to the memory of Mr..
Rogers.
On motion of Mr.. Hilton it was or
dered that the director appear before
the grand jury in June and consult
with that body on any matters that
might need attention.
The director was compelled to make
a change in some of his committees
and he announced the following:
Finance Esham, Vansciver, Jones'.
Small bridges-Peak, Carly, Smith.
Court expenses-Vansciver, Wilkins,
Wills.
Bids were called for on the building
of fender at the Bridgeboro draw
bridge. The only bid was from Latta &
Roberts, OF Philadelphia, and their
offer was $4,000. This firm bid 81, 800
at the former meeting. Another bid
der came in after the bid of Latta &
Roberts had been read. He had mis-
taken the hour set and, consequently,
could not be heard. The bid was re-
ferred to the proper committee and it
is probable it will have to be lowered
considerably before it is accepted. En-
gineer Logan has estimated the cost at
a little over $4,000.
The Bell telephone company wants
to lay its wires under ground in some
of the streets of Moorestown, making
it necessary to open the county roads.
1t was decided that they be granted
their request on depositing a bond for
81, 900 conditioned for putting the road
back in shape.
Letters were received from Senator
Frelinghuysen and Congressman
Bacharach, thanking the Board for it's
sympathy and assurance of active
support to the President and Congress
in the present situation.
Chester township sent com munica-
ton in which it regretted that longer
notice had not been given in the mat
ter of request for appropriating ten
per cent. of the cost of concreting the
Camden turnpike. 1t had not heard
Of the subject until two weeks ago, but
even on that short notice the commit
tee had decided to pay the assessment
Notice was given that the Eastburn
Company had abandoned its contract
for repairing and rebuilding thes4oad
between Mount Holly and Jobstown.
The company has gone into the hands
of receiver, and Engineer Logan said
that in order to keep the records
straight the board should declare the
contract abandoned and that the
county finish the work. A sufficient
amount of money had been retained
on the contract to allow the county to
do this.
Commissioner Dill, OF the motor
vehicle department, sent a communi
cation in which he called attention to
a law passed by thelast legislature reg
ulating the weight of motor vehicles
desiring to cross on bridges. Mr.. Dill
said notices must be posted showing
the strength Of each bridge and the
weight of vehicles that would be al
lowed to use it. The notices must also
contain penalty for violation of the
law. This was referred to the county
engineer.
Former Judge Horner sent COM
munication in which he stated he had
been retained by John F. Betz & Son,
whose delivery automobile had been
damaged by reason of a defective bridge
between New Gretna and Wading
River. The amount of the claim is
$500.
Mr.. Mathis said he knew of the acct
dent and helped get the auto-truck out