The St. Mary banner., 1922-03-04

--.inutas and the Secretary Of the
Police Jury was instructed to mail
them a copy of the resolution adopt
ed at the mass meeting held al the
Court House on last Saturday..
Fouma, La, Feb. 25th, 1922.
President, Police Jury, St. Mary
Parish, Franklin, La.
Dear Sir:
1t is our opinion that the assess
ment on agricultural property
throughout the sugar belt should Ee
reiUcej. Our assessments at present
arc based upon the value OF lands
when sugar was selling at an ab-
normally high price and some relief
should be given our people. The
State Tax Commission has indicated
a willingness to give US a hearing on
the subject, and as soon as 4 definite
date is set, we will advise you.
In the meantime, if the idea meets
with your approval, could not your
body interest your parish and sena
toral representatives and assist Lane
owners in gathering necessary data
to convince the State Tax Commits
sion that assessm ents are out of line
with recl values. We feel sure tha'
sugar belt for more than it would
bring at a cash sale. A good strong
delegation from each parish, backed
by their respective police jurics ant.
Chambers of Commerce. with facts
and figures to prove their assertions
would go long way toward impress
sing the commission with the neces
sity Of reduction.
Please let US hear from you or
the subject, together with an idea AZ
to the sort of showing you think can
be made for your parish.
Awaiting the pleasure of an earl,
reply, and with best wishes person
ally, We are,
Very truly your,
j. l.. CAILLOUET,
President Police Jury, Terrebonne
J. E. CLAYTON, |
Secretary, Houma-Terrebonne Asso |
citation Of Commerce.
The following resignation of W. |
J. Lowrance as a member of the |
Police Jury was read:
Berwick, La, March !, 1922.
Hon. Chas. N. Frost, President, and
members of the Police Jury of st. (
Mary Parish, La, Franklin, La.
Gentlemen:
| tender herewith, my resignation
as a member Of your Honorable
Body, effective as soon as arrange
ments can be conveniently arrangc,:
for my successor.
My personal business is such thai
my entire time is needed, and | d.
not feel justified in serving longer
unless ! could have been Of some
benefit to the people l represent
You are already ably represente;
from the 9th and 9Th wards and it is
a waste Of both my time and yours
for me to represent Morgan City.
Assuring you gentlemen of my
high personal regard, and thankin
you for many courtesies extended. !
me while a member of your honor
able body, l am, |!
W. J. LOWRAECE. {
A. E. Calm moved, seconded by
Gabriel Haydel, that the Police Jury ,
decline to accept the resignation and
by rising vote they unanimously
declined to do so.
The following report from the
Clerk of Court was read and on
motion of A. E. Calm, seconded by
Arthur Olivier and carried, it was A
received, filed and made q part of \
The minutes: N
Franklin, La, Feb. 28, 1922.
70 the Honorable Police Jury, St
Mary Parish, louisiana: P
Gentlemen: e
| render herewith, a statement A
# the Witness Warrants issued by g
ne during the month of February, N
922, as follows, to-wit:
No,
1880 G. Pecot, Sheriff, Poll N
Tax Deduction, 2.OO \
1891 Peter johnson, xxx n
932 Louis Kramer, xxx N
933 Henry Bennet, xxxx j.
934 Emile Thibodeaux, xxxxjF
Total, $2.0Cl
There were no Jurors Warrants
ssued during the month Of February.
Yours very truly,
WILBUR H. KRAMER. Clerk. r.
The following report from the - -
nance Committee was read and OF, ca
lotion of Oscar Boudreaux, second Al
! by A. E. Calm and carried, It os
as received, fled and made a part ~
the minutes, and the Secretary ~.
as authorized to issue warrants for )"
4 claims listed thereon on approval A.
7 the Committee: Jol
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Franklin, La, March !, 1872
: the President and Members Of the Police
Jury: Nh
your Finance Comm;tte. CHI
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" Aeo'S enas We nave examined w
following bills. and finding them cor. J S
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