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... road supervisors , were chosen by ballot . A penalty of five dollars was fixed for nonacceptance of office after election . These officers held annual meetings , to make an accounting and to report upon the condition of the poor . In ...
... road supervisors , were chosen by ballot . A penalty of five dollars was fixed for nonacceptance of office after election . These officers held annual meetings , to make an accounting and to report upon the condition of the poor . In ...
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... road , of furnishing relief to the poor , of building a new fence around the township cemetery , of keeping in repair or painting the town hall , etc. The trustees inspect the accounts of the treasurer of the township , divide the town ...
... road , of furnishing relief to the poor , of building a new fence around the township cemetery , of keeping in repair or painting the town hall , etc. The trustees inspect the accounts of the treasurer of the township , divide the town ...
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... Road Superintendent . The township trustees divide the township into road districts , and employ a super- intendent for each district . His duty is to keep in repair all public roads in his district , preventing encroachments and ...
... Road Superintendent . The township trustees divide the township into road districts , and employ a super- intendent for each district . His duty is to keep in repair all public roads in his district , preventing encroachments and ...
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... roads . The most important duty of the commissioners is levying county taxes ; they determine the amount of money necessary to meet the expenses of the county , and arrange the taxes accordingly . They settle all claims against the ...
... roads . The most important duty of the commissioners is levying county taxes ; they determine the amount of money necessary to meet the expenses of the county , and arrange the taxes accordingly . They settle all claims against the ...
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Simeon Davidson Fess. of all public works of the county , construction of roads , ditches , public bridges , etc. He is elected for two years . The office of coroner is one of the oldest in our history , being originally called crowner ...
Simeon Davidson Fess. of all public works of the county , construction of roads , ditches , public bridges , etc. He is elected for two years . The office of coroner is one of the oldest in our history , being originally called crowner ...
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Page 123 - That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their own consciences...
Page 125 - Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.
Page 124 - In any trial, in any court, the party accused shall be allowed to appear and defend in person and with counsel, to demand the nature and cause of the accusation against him, and to have a copy thereof...
Page 161 - Whenever two-thirds of the members elected to each branch of the General Assembly shall think it necessary to call a Convention to revise, amend or change this Constitution, they shall recommend to the electors to vote, at the next election for...
Page 126 - This enumeration of rights shall not be construed to impair or deny others retained by the people ; and all powers, not herein delegated, remain with the people.
Page 160 - Appointments and promotions in the civil service of the state, the several counties, and cities, shall be made according to merit and fitness, to be ascertained, as far as practicable, by competitive examinations. Laws shall be passed providing for the enforcement of this provision.
Page 139 - ... to such regulations as may be provided by law. Upon conviction for treason, he shall have power to suspend the execution of the sentence until...
Page 134 - But judgment in such cases shall not extend further than removal from office, and disqualification to hold any office of honor, profit or trust under the government of this State. The party, whether convicted or acquitted, shall, nevertheless, be liable to prosecution, trial, judgment and punishment according to law.
Page 124 - ... no person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on presentment or indictment of a grand jury.
Page 126 - The legislative authority of the State shall be vested in a legislative assembly, consisting of a Senate and House of Representatives, but the people reserve to themselves power to propose laws and amendments to the constitution and to enact or reject the same at the polls, independent of the legislative assembly...