Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 194, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 August 1916 — Report of Township Trustees’ Meeting. [ARTICLE]

Report of Township Trustees’ Meeting.

The township trusses of the 10th congressional district met in the west court room of the court house about 10:30 a. m. last Wednesday and were called to order by County Supt. Lamson. W. E. Poole, of Hanging Grove, was elected temporary chairman and David A. Saroggs, of’ White county, temporary secretary. . After a few remarks as to the purpose of the meeting they adjourned and marched to the Methodist church where they were served by the ladies of the church to a delicious dinner. Some very interesting toasts were given at the close of the repast by W. L. Wood, of Parr; Representative Davis, of Lake county; Frank Highway, candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, and Senate r Kineler, of Lake county. They then met again in the court room at 2 p. m. and after a motion having been made and carried, to make it a permanent organization, William Williams, of Gary, was elected permanent chairman and G. H. Hammerten, of Jasper county, was elected permanent secretary. The folowing counties were represented as follows: One from Benton, twelve from Jasper, ten from Lake, three from Newton, eight from Porter and nine from White and the county superintendents. Some very interesting talks were made on “Needed Legislation, which was the purpose of the meeting. After the report was harided in by committees from the different counties, the following points were cited in which legislation is desired. L That the auditing of the trustee’s books be done by the county auditor and commissioners of their respective county. 2. The power be put in the hands of the advisory board for the allowances and expenses of all township expenditures, according to the needs and requirements relative to local conditions. 3. The new ditch law be amended so that the trustee may take care of any ditch repair work not to exceed $50.00 without advertisment, and any assessment which a land owner has .failed to pay, revert back and ibe placed on the tax duplicate and be paid . s taxes, instead of having to bring civil suit. „ , , 4. The maintenance of all roads be in the hands pf the trustee. 5. That a trustee may succeed hnnEach trustee greatly appreciated the opportunity of meeting with his fellow trustees and talking over and discussing the vital problems thr.t must be met. After a busy session an adjournment was called at 6:30 p. m. G. H. HAMMERTON, Secretary.