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northwest a distance of u mile,
S311.55.
Grading and surfacing County Road
No. As, project l first class construc-
tion) from quarter corner between
sections 26 and q, 51-15, to LOO feet
north of corner sections 2, 3, 10 and
IL, 51-I5, a distance of 1880 feet.
Gravel surfacing County Road No.
169, project l (second class construc-
tion), from Alborn Brookston Road to
near So corner section 13, 51-1S, a
distance of 400 feet, s450.00.
Installing perforated c. NJ. tiling,
on County Road No. 700, project 2
(first class construction from State
Trunk Highway No. 1, in section IA,
49-15, to Boundary avenue, in section
II, 1915, distance OF l,ooo feet'
Building bridge L-4-24-1, account
SIS, on County Road No. 104, in Sec
ton "a, 60-14, project Second class
construction) a distance of rs feet.
s174.16.
Ditching. grading and gravel sur
facing County Road No. 5, project 2,
(betterments) from northeast corner
section 16, 1921 to northwest corner
miles, sS,4245O.
Gravel surfacing and ditching Coun-
ty Road No. %. project l DIETER
ments) from near southwest corner
section 6. 64-19 (No. I'D to a point
Constructing State Aid Road No.
"a. project l first class construction)
from east and west 1/16 line SWA
section Is, $500, TO northwest corner
SECTION 3, $500, a distance OF 9.5
miles, s61,06S.S5.
Gravel surfacing State Aid Road
No. "a. project l first class construc-
tion) from east and west 1/16 line
SWA section is, $500. to northwest
corner section 8. $3.50, a distance of
9.5 miles, SIG, $4,000.
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Bv commissioner Snyder:

BY Commissioner snyder.
Whereas, there have been present.
ed to this board bills from several
commissioner districts for merchan-
disc and various items of supplies.
equipment, parts and repairs. and bills
for other purchases in said districts.
attempted to be contracted prior to
August 9Th, 1880, without the author
ization and approval of this board;
and
Whereas, said bills have been ex-
amined and recommended to this
board by the chief highway engineer,
and the attorney for this board. as
bills which should be paid without
further delay. as reasonable and
proper bills against the county OF St
Louis, for carrying on of county high
way and other work in said commits
sioner's districts.
Now, therefore, be it resolved. that
this board hereby audits, approves
and allows and orders paid, the fol-
lowing enumerated bills and claims
payable to the following named per-
sons in the following specified
Mt f0-Wlt.
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By Commissioner Anderson !:

by commissioner An0erSon-
Resolved. that the bid of j. w. Saio
Contracting company of Duluth, Min
nesota, for the furnishing and delivery
Of all materials and the doing and
performing of all work in accordance
with the plans and specifications OF
ment dated April, 1881. for the con-
struction of one course concrete pave
ment and items of work incidental
thereto on County Job No. SAL on
Road No. 81 extending from Station
043514 at the intersection with
Trinity road to Station 99+64-5s at
the intersection with the Haines
road. a distance of LIS miles, in &C
cordance with their bid in the total
sum of $41.265.47 all based on the en-
to be done at the several unit prices
for the several kinds of work speci--
fled in the proposal for the doing OF
said work is hereby found to be the
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Adopted May 21st, 1881.

By Commissioner Anderson:
Whereas. it has been reported to
this board that purchases of wearing
apparel, bedding supplies, kitchen
ticles for the maintenance of the
prisoners in the county Jail. have been
charged to and paid for out of the
Jail maintenance fund; and
Whereas. the fund for boarding pris--
oners has heretofore been charged
only with the purchase of food stuffs
actually used for preparing the meals
for said prisoners.
Therefore, be it resolved, that from
and after January 5th, 1881, the ac-
changed to maintenance of prison
ers" and that all items purchased or
services rendered properly chargeable
to said account be charged to the
maintenance of prisoners" account,
including salary of the Jail cook, and
thorized to issue acquisitions for pur-
chase of materials for all items
chargeable to said account.
Resolved further, that from and
after January 5th, 1881, all purchases
of materials and services rendered
count shall be for material and serv-
ices actually used in the care and
maintenance of the jail building and
that VIM. Fay be authorized to issue
acquisitions for all materials purchas-
ed and services rendered for items
chargeable to said account.
Commissioner Pete moved the adop-
ton of the resolution and it was de-
clared adopted upon the following
vote:
derson. Pete, Newman, Murray. and
Chairman Aaby-6.
NayS-NOne.
Adopted May 21st, 1881.
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Rv Commissioner Newman:

BY Commissioner Newman:
Resolved, that Thomas F. McGil-
vray, county ditch inspector, be and
he hereby is authorized to have the
following ditch maintenance work
done, and to charge the cost thereof
Louis county when the work has been
completed, payment to be made on
complexion of the work or delivery
of the material. on presentation of
duly itemized and verified bills audit
ed and allowed by this board accord
ing to law. Reports on the following
described work. with estimate of cost,
having been filed with the county
board of ST. Louis county.
County Ditch No. s.
A hand ditch 40 rods long and
clean-out of ditch along the east line
of SEA of section 33, township 50,
range IS: also
A hand ditch 40 rods in length along
the north 40 rods of the east line of
NEA of section 1, township "a, range
10; also clean-out of ditch along east
line of section 4, township So, range
Is.
st. Louis County Judicial Ditch No. 4:
Clean-out of outlet ditch in sec
tions and 4, township 81, range -.
County Ditch No. 2:
Clean-out along the south line OF
SEA of NEA, section %, township
53. range 10.
Commissioner Hogan moved the
adoption of the resolution and 1t was
declared adopted upon the following
vote:
observation-disclosures Hogan. An
derson, Pete, Newman, Murray. and
Chairman Aaby-6.
NayS-None.
Adopted Nav 21St, 1881.
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By Commissioner Murray:
Whereas, application has been made
to this board by Frank Laakso, for
a permit to hold, give and conduct
public dances in the St Louis River
hall, located in section %, township
81. range Is. having a dancing floor
area of approximately 1900 square
feet: said dances to be held every
Sunday night, for a period terminal
ing October 25th, 1891; and
Whereas, this board has duly con-
sidered the matter, and advised itself
with reference to the fitness of the
said Frank Laakso to receive such
permit, and conduct such dances, and
is satisfied that no good reason exists
why said permit should not be grant
ed
Now, therefore, be il resolved. that
a permit be and hereby is granted tc
the said Frank Laakso to hold public
dances every Sunday night for a pc
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At this time Commissioner Pete
left the room.

This being the time set for the
opening of bids for the furnishing of
a coupe for the use of the sheriff s
department, bids were received from
the Sterling Motor company, West
Duluth Overland company, Kent Mo
tors, Inc, Berlin Auto company, the
Duluth Car Exchange, Lord-Fisher
comnany. and the Hussey Motor Sales,
said bids being in considerable detail,
which is not listed herein, and were
ordered referred to the purchase and
supply committee for tabulation. and
then filed in the office of the county
auditor.-12f42.
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District 1, payroll 9, sheets IL,
amount fund 1, $3.50.
District /. payroll 9. sheets IL,
amount fund 1. s46.75.
District 1. payroll 9. sheets 1-3,
amount fund 1, s1,243.4s.
District 2; payroll 9, sheets Is,
District 3. payroll 9, sheets IL,
amount fund 1, $500.
District 8. payroll 9. sheets IL,
amount fund 1, $500.
District IT,, 3 ps ayr 81 g. sheets H.
District 8, payroll 9, sheets IL,
amount fund 1, $1,000.
District 8. payroll 3, sheets IL,
amount fund 1. $1,000.
District 8, payroll 9, sheets IL,
amount fund /, s106.50.
District 3, payroll 9. sheets 1-S.
amount fund l, s2,360.00.
District 4. payroll 3, sheets Ii,
amount fund 1. $500.
District 5, payroll 3, sheets IL,
amount fund /, s256.50.
District 5. payroll 9, sheets lilo,
amount fund 1. s7,69S.74.
District 6. payroll 9, sheets Iii,
amount fund i. s12,s51.25.
District Z, payroll g., sheets Lis,
amount fund 1, s15,624.67.
District 2. (unorganized 54-13), pay
roll 8, sheets IL, amount fund A.,
District 4. payroll 9, sheets Is,
amount fund 1, Ss,724.0s.
Commissioner Anderson moved the
adoption of the resolution and it was
declared adopted upon the following
vote:
Yeas-Commission Hogan, An
derson, Newman, Murray and Char
man Aaby-5.
Nays-None.
Adopted May 21st, 1881.
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Motions and Resolutions

BY Commissioner Hogan:
Whereas, this board has heretofore
appointed Harry f. Boyle, to the Of
flee of county attorney of st. Louis
county, Minnesota, to fill the vacancy
in said office caused by the resigna,
ton of Mason NJ. Forbes, and said
Harry E. Boyle has submitted to this
board his oath of office and bond as
land Casualty company of Baltimore,
MARYLAND. as surety on said bond, in
the amount of 100000, as fixed by
law.
Now. therefore, be it resolved, that
said bond and oath of office, with
the surety on said bond, be and they
hereby are in all things approved.
Commissioner Newman moved the
adoption of the resolution and il was
declared adopted upon the following
vote:
as-Commissioners Hogan, Sny-
der, Anderson. Newman, Murray, and
Chairman Aaby.-6.
Nays-None.
Adopted May 21st, 1881.
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BY Commissioner Murray

By Commissioner Murray:
Whereas, application has been made
to this board by Edwin Peterson for
permit to hold, give and conduct
southeast corner of the northeast
quarter of northeast quarter of Sec
ton 20, township 81, range is, hav-
ing dancing floor area of approx
mately 3,240 square feet; said dances
to be held any one evening in the
week during the months of May, June,
July, August and September, 1881;
and
Whereas, this board has duly con-
sidered the matter, and advised itself
with reference to the fitness of the
said Edwin Peterson to receive such
permit, and conduct such public barn
dances, and is satisfied that no good
reason exists why said permit should
not be granted.
Now. therefore, be it resolved, that
a permit be and hereby is granted to
the said Edwin Peterson to hold pub
lie barn dances any evening in the
week, during the months of May
June, July. August and September,
1881. in barn located in the south
east corner of the northeast quarter
of northeast quarter of section 20,
township 81, range 16, and the county
auditor is hereby authorized and re-
said Edwin Peterson a permit, in ac-
cordance with the provisions of this
resolution, and as in all respects pro-
vided by law, and as recommended
by the sheriff.
Commissioner Pete moved the
adoption of the resolution and it was
declared adopted upon the following
vote.
Yeas-CommiSsioner Hogan, AN
derson, Pete, Newman, Murray, and
Chairman Aaby-6.
NayS-None.
Adopted Nav 21St, 1881.
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Motions and Resolutions

BY Commissioner Hogan:
Resolved, that the special road and
bridge fund labor payrolls of the sew
eral commissioners districts for the
period of one-half month, ending May
18th, 1881, which have been heretofore
approved by the county highway en-
gineer, and for which the county
auditor is instructed to draw warrants
for the several amounts contained
therein, be and the same are hereby
approved. Said payrolls being of the
following numbered sheets, for the
following amounts, respectively, to-
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The county board of st. Louis
county, Minnesota. met this the
Twenty-second day of May, 1881. at
II o'clock. in the forenoon. pursuant
to adjournment The meeting was
called to order by the chairman, with
the following present:
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Communications

Mason NJ. Forbes. county attorney,
submitting resignation as county at
torney of St. Louis county. effective
MAY 21st. 931.-12434.-Ordered re-
ceived and filed.
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BONDS

Harry E. Boyle, as county attorney,
| in the amount of 100000 with the
| MARYLAND Casualty company, as sure
-12442-B-Referred to attorney
| for county board.
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riod terminating October 25th. 1881.
from this date, at the ST. Louis River
hall, and the county auditor is hereby
authorized and requested to prepare
and issue to the said Frank Laakso,
a permit, in accordance with the pro-
visions of this resolution. and as in
all respects provided by law, and as
recommended by the sheriff.
Commissioner Murray moved the
adoption of the resolution and it was
declared adopted upon the following
vote:
Yeas-Commissioner Hogan. An
derson, Pete. Newman, Murray, and
Chairman Aaby-6.
Nays-None.
Adopted May 21st, 1881.
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Commissioners Hogan, Snyder. An
derson, Pete, and Chairman Aaby-5.
Absent = Commissioners Newman
and Murray.
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Upon motion of Commissioner MUIR
ray. the board adjourned at 5 o'clock,
in the afternoon of May 21st, 1881, to
meet on May 22nd, 1881, at IL o'clock.
in the forenoon.
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BY Commissioner Hogan:
Resolved. that the bonds of the fol-
lowing named persons. in amounts,
and with sureties as heretofore list
ed in these proceedings, be and the
same are hereby approved, together
with the SuretieS thereon, to-wit:
Nels Anderson and Thomas McGil-
vray.
Commissioner Hogan moved the
adoption of the resolution and it was
declared adopted upon the following
vote:
Yeas-Commissione Hogan, An
dersc.l, Pete. Newman. Murray, and
Chairman Aaby-6.
Nays-None.
Adopted May 21st, 1881.
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Adopted May 21st, 1881.

At 8 O'Clock, in the afternoon of
said day, upon motion of Commission
er Hogan, a recess was taken until
the call of the chair.
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By Commissioner Newman for entire

Cured in the office of county attor-
ney of ST. Louis county, by the resig-
nation effective forthwith. of Mason
NJ Forbes, the duly elected and quail
fled county attorney of said county.
which resignation has been accepted
by this board; and
Whereas, Harry E. Boyle, an elect
or of st. Louis county has been first
assistant attorney of said county for
more than nine years continuously
last past, has performed able and en-
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Bonds

Nels Anderson, for construction OF
Bridge M-6-21-1 in the amount OF
$4,000. with the Aetna Casualty and
Surety Company of Hartford, Connec-
ticut. as surety.-12424
Thomas McGilvray, county ditch in
spector, in the amount of S5.000.00,
with the Hartford Accident and In
demnity company as surety.-12425.-
Ordered referred to the attorney for
the county board.
At this time Commissioner Pete
left the room.
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Upon the call of the chair, the
board resumed its regular order of
business at o'clock, in the afternoon
of said day, all members being pres
ent.
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Upon the call of the chair, the board
resumed it's regular order of business
at HAS o'clock. in the forenoon of
said day, all members being present.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
COUNTY BOARD OF ST. LOUIS
COUNTY, MINNESOTA, HELD ON
MAY 21st, 1881, AT 1890 O'CLOCK,
IN THE FORENOON.
The county board of st. Louis
county, Minnesota, met this the
Twenty-first day of May, 1881, at 1890
o'clock, in the forenoon, pursuant to
call.
The meeting was called to order by
the chairman, with the following pres
ent:
Commissioners Hogan. Anderson,
Pete, Newman, Murray and Chairman
Aaby-6.
Absent-Commissio Snyder.
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Be it further resolved, that the al
lowance by this board of the within
and specified bills is made on condi-
ton that the judge of the District
court. who has heretofore issued
temporary injunction, restraining this
board from the contracting of indebt-
,dness and allowance of claims in
connection Herewith, after the date
of said injunctional order, shall modi-
~ said injunctional order so as to
permit the allowance and payment OF
the within and foregoing claims. with
out violation of the terms and con-
1itions of said Injunction.
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At 11:15 o'clock. in the forenoon Of
said day, upon motion of Commission
er Pete, a recess was taken until the
call of the chair.
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BUSINESS, APRIL 1s5f-124o6
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Upon motion of Commissioner An
derson, the county highway engineer
was authorized to proceed with the
work described in the above men
toned estimates.
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At this time Commissioner Newman
spoke regarding the necessity Of CO.
operation between the members OF the
county board, in order that the situa-
ton such as existed in 1880, with ref
erence to expenditure of funds, be
avoided during this year.
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Commissioner Pete moved the adop-
ton of the resolution and it was de-
clared adopted upon the following
vote:
Yeas-Commissione Hogan. Sny-
der, Anderson, Pete, Newman, and
Chairman Aaby-6.
Nays-None.
Adopted May 22nd, 1891
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At this time Commissioner Pete re-
sumed his seat in the county board
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This being the time set for the
onening of bids for the furnishing of
an automobile for the use of the
county ditch inspector, bids were re-
ceived from the Sterling Motor com,
pany, Boriin Auto company, Russell
S. Sherman, Inc, Lord Fisher COM
pany. the Duluth Car Exchange, Hus-
sew Motor Sales, and Duluth Cadillac
company, said bids being in consid,
cradle detail, which is not listed
herein. and were ordered referred to
the purchase and supply committee
for tabulation, and then filed IN the
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This being the time set for the
opening of bids for the construction
of Bridge D-4-35-2. the following bids
were received, opened and read to the
board, and were referred to the coun-
ty highway engineer for taoulatlon,
and then filed in the office of the
county auditor, o-wit:-12439:
August A. Bodin & Son, 81, Asa 81
Peterson Bros, S2,214.2s; Chas. ia,
lonen, $1,667.25; Gf also awarded
81 568. 90: KIippen & Hustad, S1,717.O0;
August Lame, $1,500.00; Nels Ander-
son, sI,976.00; ]. w. Salo Contracting
company, S1,561.72.
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This being the time set for the
opening of bids for the construction
of Bridge C-3-6-1, the following bids
were received, opened and read to the
board, and were referred to the coun-
ty highway engineer for tabulation,
and then filed in the office of the
county auditor, to-wit :-1243S:
August A. Bodin & Son, sSi1.90; j.
w. Salo Contracting company, 81
O4130; Nels Anderson, $1,075.O0; Aug
ust Lame, 100000; Chas. Jalonen,
$685. so Off also awarded Bridge D-4-
35-2); Peterson Bros. s1,344.S2; Kip
pen & Hustad, s1,07S.00; Allan I.
Nelson, 81 ,038.o0.
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This being the time set for the
opening of bids for the construction of
a concrete pavement on Road No; "a,
County Job SAL, the following bids
were received and read to the board,
and were ordered referred to the
county highway engineer for tabula-
ton. and then filed in the office of
the county auditor, wit:-12431:
J. w. Salo Contracting company,
S41, 265.47; Kapphahn Maturi q Son,
$40, sol. SO Cif also awarded Job 81 ana
Job 700-O.
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This being the time set for the OPEN
ing of bids for the construction OF con-
crete pavement on State Aid Road
No. 3, county job 81, the foliowins
bids were received and read to the
board, and were ordered referred to
the county highway engineer for tab
ulation, and then filed in the office
of the county auditor, to-wit:-12435
j. w. Salo Contracting company,
SIS szs.9 S; Peterson & Thorwall, $127.-
$685. 80; Thornton Bros. Co, $91. 4S9 40
Kapphahn Maturi & Son, S91, 193. 5S
Off also awarded Job 700-D.
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Upon motion of Commissioner Sny-
der, the board adjourned at 12:5o
o'clock, in the afternoon OF May list,
1881, to meet on May 21st, 1881, al
1870 O'Clock, in the afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-05-06
TWO LEGION LOOP BOYS INELIGIBLE;
 GAMES WON LOST

Though the medium of another; phoney birth certificate, the Brook fyn Indies are back in first place of the American Legion baseball league, it was disclosed last night following Ia meeting of managers and officials at City Hall. Willie Carroll, man. ager of the Indies, whose tema suf- fered it's first defeat last Saturday lat the hands of the Waterville Juniors asked for an investigation of the age of Frank William Leary, the pitcher who turend back the Indies last week. Town clerks rec ords show him to be IT years of age, June 10 of this year, while the certi- cate turne din for him and perfect in every way with the town clerks signature and official stamp on it. shows his date of birth 1915 instead of 1914, which is correct.
 As announced in yesterdays press, the Hopeville Juniors were inform ed their two games won with the aid of Ted Goumy at third base were to be. forfeited. The regular league games are on tonight at Hamilton, Fulton and Washington Parks. The Hopeville Juniors vs St Mary's Alumni and Waterville Juniors and Boys Club Aces play at Hamilton; Brooklyn Indies and Collegians at Washington and Town Plot and North End Bulldogs at Fulton Park, is the slate.