Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 66, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 May 1909 — Proceedings of the County Commissioners, May Term. [ARTICLE]

Proceedings of the County Commissioners, May Term.

The .contract for the six bridges advertised was let to the Winamac Bridge Co. on a lump bid for $3,214. Bids were also submitted by the Lafayette Engineering Co, The Attica Bridge Co. and B. D. McColly. The report of the viewers In the stone road in Union township petitioned for by J. J. Lawler, was approved and all assessments confirmed. A. D. Washburn filed remonstrance which was over-ruled. Joshua Hopper appointed superintendent of construction, who is directed to file bond in twice the amount of the total assessments. Expense account ordered paid. The report of the viewers in the stone road on county line between Jasper and Newton counties, petitioned for by J. J. Lawler, was approved and assessments confirmed. No objections were filed. Joshua Hopper appointed superintendent of construction and directed to give bond in twice amount of assessments. Auditor directed to send certified copy of proceedings to auditor of Newton county. Expense account ordered paid. Final report of superintendent of construction of John Hudson ditch examined and approved and superintendent discharged. Final report of superintendent of construction of Moody-Davis ditch examined and approved and superintendent discharged. Notice found sufficient in Wm. B. Waterman ditch. Report examined and approved and ditch ordered established. Service account ordered paid. Attorney fee of $22 allowed to Foltz & Spitler. H. W. Milner appointed superintendent of construction and directed to file bond in sum of SIOO. Petition for ditch by Frank E. Rupert continued for objections. Auditor directed to give notice of letting contract on June 7th for supplies fpr county farm. All bids for repairs at court house rejected and auditor directed to re-ad-vertise same. Contract to be awarded June 7th. Auditor directed to give notice of letting contract for one bridge ffi Walker township on June 7th. Report of interest on county fund* for April, 1909: Bank of Wheatfleld, $11.85; State Bank of Remington,

$83.71; State Bank of Rensselaer, $65.80; Jasper Savings ft Trust Co., $67.41.

Malnes ft Hamilton are agents for the Dee ring, Milwaukee, Plano and Champion binders and mowers.