Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 December 1903 — ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE. [ARTICLE]

ABOUT THE COURT HOUSE.

It—j of Intoreat Gathered in the Offices and Corridors of the County Capitol. Marriage licenses issued: Dec. 5, Dudley Dingle to Minnie Florence Walker. Deo. 9, Charles G. Horsewood to Berath B. Adams. —o — The average poor farm deficit of over $150.00 per month under the present management still comes along with its accustomed regularity. It must be borne in mind also, that there is much less produce, stock, etc., on the farm now than there was on Feb. Ist, last, when Mr. Blue took charge of the farm. —o — New suits filed: No. 6587. Walter R. Lee, as administrator of the estate of Henry Lee, deceased, vs. Catherine Lee, deceased; petition to sell real estate. No. 6588. S. Herbert Moore vs. Flora J. Poole et al; action on note. No. 6589. EHa B. Nelson as administratrix of the estate of Christian Nelson, deceased, vs Ella B. Nelson et al; petition te sell real estate. No. 6590. Emil G. Isch vs. James W. Tribby et al; action to declare a lein. No. 6591. Mary J. Grant vs. George W. Allen et al; action to quiet title. No. 6592. Harry H. Jones vs. Jay J. Jones, guardian; action on account. —o — Following is a report of the proceedings of the commissioners* court, December term: All the old bridge petitions were continued. Claims of Nehemiah Hopkins of $12.50 and J. H. Long of $38.00 for assessing Marion tp., were again continued. In the Geo. Gowland petition for public highway, the report of reviewers was rejected and John J. Porter, Albert Bellowsi and Jacob Hensler were appointed reviewers, to qualify before Squire Troxel Dec. 21, and proceed to view said proposed highway. The report gave Wm. Baker $200.00 damages. Claim of R W. Marshall for $75 for services as county attorney was continued.

The contracts for furnishing supplies for the poor farm were let for the next three months as follows: John Eger, groceries, $112.85; L. Wildberg, clothing, $11.35; G. E. Murray, shoes, $32.65. County officers reported fees collected for the quarter ending Nov. 30as follows: Clerk, $424.10; treasurer, $1.00; recorder, $629.10; auditor, $73.80; sheriff, $181.05. The report of the poor farm superintendent for the quarter was examined and approved. It shows that there are thirteen inmates, and the receipts for the quarter were $268.26 and expenses $819.23 making a net deficit for the quarter of $550.97. Poor farm claims to the amount of $523.67 were allowed, of which amount $120.31 was for meat at Moody & Roth’s. The meat bill from Nov. Ist to Nov. 28th was $55.07; or $2 per day. Commissioners Follmar, Kroft and Eopka and the auditor of Pulaski county were here Thursday in joint session on the Hazelett ditch. Owing to failure of the engineer to make a report not much was done.