Levy County History

90 years ago

Special Meeting Board County Commissioners, April, 9th 1914.

Whereas it appears from the records of this county that the expenses of caring
or the paupers of the county is approximately $244.50 per month or approximately
$3000.00 annually, including burial expenses, and it is the opinion of this
board that establishing a Poor Farm would lessen this expense to the tax payers
of our county.

Therefore, be it resolved by this Board in special meeting that a Poor Farm be
established for the purpose of taking care of the poor and unfortunate people of
our County and that notice be given asking for bids for prices on 40 acres of
suitable land for this purpose, within reasonable distance of the Court House.

And that it be resolved by the board that the Court House be fenced, provided
the cost of same will not exceed $400.00 completed, according to the style and
plans submitted by Mr. S.L. Bean, who is to furnish this Board with the exact
cost at its next regular meeting.

Board Adjourned, F.E. Wadley, Chairman, Attest, A.P. Hardee, Clerk of the
Board.

Whereas a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners in and for Levy
County, Florida. July, 6, 1914;

H.L. Osteen to carry or own a Winchester Rifle, 32 caliber, Andrew McCain to
carry or own Winchester Rifle 38 caliber, E.R. Hardee Jr. to carry or own a S&W
Pistol 38 caliber, D.J. Faircloth to carry or own a Colts automatic 38 caliber pistol.

Upon motion it was ordered that the petition asking for Alfred C. Epperson be
appointed Inspector of Marks and Brands be tabled.

Upon motion it was ordered that the monthly salary of Ed Bateman`s $10.00 be
withheld to pay his successor for recording etc., of the unfinished work in
connection with the Primary of June 2nd., 1914.

Chairman of the Board County Commissioners, F.E. Wadley, Clerk Board County
Commissioner, A.P. Hardee.

From the Archives & History Center
Levy County Clerk`s Office
Danny J. Shipp, Clerk of Court