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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v08n04)
Old Town of Broad Ripple Meeting Minutes #116
posted: Feb. 18, 2011

The Town of Broad Ripple was incorporated in 1894, and started holding regular meetings at that time. In each issue, I will print my transcription of the old Town of Broad Ripple meeting minutes. These are taken from the original, hand-written minutes that contain many spelling errors. I have transcribed all the records as they were entered, including errors. I will make some corrections to the text in brackets [ ]. The original minutes books are at the Indiana State Archives at 6440 E. 30th St.

Retiring marshal

Here is the one hundred sixteenth installment:

Town of Broad Ripple May 14th 1901

Board of Trustees met in special Session. All the members being present. The ______ of the Sentinal Printing Co for Election supplies for $11.25, for General Election Expenses in Favor of John O Brenneman $19.80, and JH Campbells for 60 cents where allowed. Mr Chas Silvey was sworn in as Trustee for District 1 and took his Seat. Mr James H Brady was on Motion of Mr Brenneman elected President of the Board. H.C. Poindexter having filed his bond was sworn in as Clerk of the Town of Broad Ripple.
Elmore H Pursel having filed his bond was qualified as Treasurer of the Town of Broad Ripple.
Frank A Shields bond having been accepted he was sworn in Marshall of the Town of Broad Ripple.
The following articles were delivered by Mr Metsker retiring Marshal to F. A. Shields as Marshal to wit.
1 mace, 1 pair nippers, 1 Marshal badge, 1 deputy Marshal badge, 1 bunch of keys.
The retiring Treasurer made a report of receipts and expenses since last report made April 2nd 1901 showing a balance on hand of $288.67 which was turned over to Mr Pursel and approved by the board.
The board instructed the Marshal to notify Joseph Wambaugh and Theodore Rose to pay the balance due on license and proceed to collect the same, and that he shall allow them till the 17th ____ to pay the same.
The board decided to meet the first Friday in each month at 7:30 PM. Moved to adjourn, Carried.
Jas H Brady (President) HL Poindexter, Clerk.


Now you can (W) B the Transcriber
Try your hand at decoding the handwriting. Below are the two images of the original document that correspond to the blanks above.

Old Town of Broad Ripple Meeting Minutes #116

Old Town of Broad Ripple Meeting Minutes #116




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