The Switzerland County Commissioners’ proceedings appeared in:
Vevay Reveille – 22 Jun 1882 – Page 8, Column 1
County Business.
The County Commissioners (Dillard R. Drake, Julius Muret, and Silas Howe) had an unusually large amount of business before them.
W. C. Robinson presented county orders redeemed for quarter ending May 31st, amounting to $23,313.41. Found correct and cancelled.
Geo. W. Sanders and others petitioned for change and relocation of road in Cotton Township. U. H. Stow, Wm. Mellick, and Samuel Hyde, were appointed viewers.
The Auditor presented his annual report, which was approved.
Several licenses to retail liquors were granted.
F. R. Cunningham and others petitioned for the vacation of a road in Pleasant Township. There being no remonstrance the road was ordered vacated.
Physicians for the poor were employed:
- Pleasant Township—Dr. P. C. Holland
- York—Dr. J. M. Langsdale for Florence Precinct, and Dr. George W. Hewitt for Markland Precinct.
- Posey—Dr. E. M. Cheever
- Cotton—Dr. R. G. Simpson
- Jefferson and Craig, including poor house and jail—Drs. Griffith & Ormsby.
Perret Dufour was appointed inspector of Precinct No. 1, (vice F. L. Grisard, who refused to serve).
Taxes for 1882 were levied.
A. M. Golay and others petitioned for a fill and culvert at Hog Run; and J. M. Burns having raised about $400 from individuals to assist in paying for the same, it was ordered that the petition be granted. M. G. Keeney will make the plans and specifications.
The County Auditor made a statement showing the amount of School funds, which was approved.