1905_public laws_489_5
CHAPTER 488 AN ACT. TO PROVIDE FOR THE ERECTION OF A BRIDGE ACROSS THE CATAWBA RIVER BETWEEN BURKE AND CALDWELL COUNTIES. WHEREAS, The erection and establishment of a bridge over and across the Catawba River at a point where said stream divides the counties of Burke and Caldwell at or near the old (Daniel) John- son ferry or ford is a necessary expense to be borne by the said counties: now, therefore, The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact:
That the said several issues of the bonds of the said counties shall be sold by the said boards of commissioners, respectively, for not less than their par value and the amount realized from such sales used by them in paying the costs and charges of constructing and building the said bridge, including the approaches thereto, according to the liability of each of said counties therefor when proportioned in the manner provided in section one -1 of this act.