This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 edition. Excerpt: ... in addition to those prescribed by law shall be taught and the length of the school term; direct repairs of the schoolhouse; and petition the trustee for the removal of the school-house or for the erection of a new one. All taxpayers except married women and minors are entitled to vote. This is the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 edition. Excerpt: ... in addition to those prescribed by law shall be taught and the length of the school term; direct repairs of the schoolhouse; and petition the trustee for the removal of the school-house or for the erection of a new one. All taxpayers except married women and minors are entitled to vote. This is the nearest approach to a pure democracy of any of our political organizations. The director presides at all school meetings, records their proceedings and communicates with the trustee. He has charge of the school-houses and property. He visits and inspects schools and may exclude refractory pupils subject to appeal to the trustee. 114. The Justices of the Peace are the judicial officers of the township, and the peace and good order of the community are, probably, more dependent upon them than upon the judges of the supreme court. Their history in England can be traced back to the twelfth century, when the king appointed knights of the shire to perform certain police duties in the preservation of the peace. Later, judicial powers were transferred from the sheriffs to these officers; and they were regarded with great respect and honor. The number for each county is determined by the board of commissioners; but it must not exceed more than three for each township, with one in addition for each town and two in addition for each city therein. Their authority is limited in civil cases to their townships; in criminal cases to their counties respectively. They have concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit courts to try and determine suits founded on contracts or tort' where the debt or damage claimed or the value of property sought does not exceed $200. They have no jurisdiction whatever in any action of slander, or for malicious prosecution, or...
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