Smyrna times., 1856-09-24
Town improvements.

One of the greatest signs OF prosperity in a
town is to be found in the manifestations OF the
spirit of improvement. 10 Smyrna, during the
past Summer, on every hand have been ex-
hibiied plain evidences OF rapid progress, all |
tending to the enlargement and Identification
of the same. ....t... ......... ....... ..t..l |
That which more particularly interests every
citizen is the improved condition Of our side !
walks, which have been or are being in all the
principal streets curbed and paved. The sea-
son is coming when this, upon reflection what
Has been the conditions of the streets in winters
past, will be more highly appreciated. We
cannot pass this subject by without word in
regard to our Town Authorities. They have
done their duty .pobly and thoroughly, YET mild
y and efficiently; in a word, they have fully
carried out the wishes Of those who placed them
in power, Considering that it is an office of
honor only, we cannot see thai any more could
have. been ,.requnedn6f them. Streets have
beea widehed, IeVeIled filled up, drained, &C.,
| as il was thought for the better. Of these, We
may name particularly Main. Market, Delaware
aud Commerce streets. The FIRST named has
been widened six or eight feet on each side,
down to the mill. pond, and an excellent graded
foot-path made. Market and Delaware streets
have been considerably elevated and well gra-
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improvements in the erection Of houses, hr We
been quite active! 0u- MAID. sireet,-we have
the property of Geo. Davis, Esq. which presents
a fine appearance. II is the old mansion house
of the late Judge Davis, which has been entire
ly renovated and modernized-raised story,
a pressed-brick front erected, and large add.
ton put up in the rear of the main building
1t is now one of the best and most commodiOus
residences in the town. ...- .af .,-
Mr.. James Taylor has erected a very neat
and handsome frame dwelling, with tasty front
&C., adjoining his machine shop. -.
We are soon TO have in the Bank of Smyrna
fine aud imposing building. The wOrkmer
are now engaged upon it. 1t is intended Il
: thoroughly modernIze the interior, elevate j
another story, roughcast the 'front.' and procur,
marble lintles, cast-iron window heads. entirely
new furniture, &c. A Presidents and Cashier
room, and also large two-story kitchen ha
been erected. The building will hereafter b.
occupied by the Cashier, Mr.. Wm. III. Bell.--
The cost of repairing, &c, will be about S3 ,00O
> John A. Lavender, Architect. B. l.. Collins
Son, Masons. r-t. :.
Mr.. Edward Beck has erected two-stor
. BRICK house, for two dwellings, 2S by 30 feet
with wash-house and other convenienees, o
> Delaware street, Geo. d.. Collins. mason.-
Hackett &, Spencer. carpenters. .-.5 a. ,qoa
Wesl Smyrna has been improving more rapid
: Iy than any other part Of the town. Mr.. ]. +
Williamson, in addition to the double hons
erected in the early part of the summer, at th
corner of Pearl and Mulberry streets, has erec
o ed commodious frame dwelling on Pearl st
,s for Mr.. Stephen vanFossen. Mr.. James M,
10 Dowell has erected on Commerce street, goS
Iv frame dwelling for two families. Mr.. Reube
T. Stewart has erected, just opposite the la
e. mentioned, neat Gothic Cottage, dissimil
,s from any building in the town. Mr.. Dav
Mitchell is putting up for himself two sto
al frame dwelling on the same street. There a
d. also many minor improvements unnecessary
ne mention in this connection, yet which add mut
TO the appearance Of things. 4" ,,4..' s. :
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ct GoDEY's MAGAZINE, for October, is .ye
ne excellent number ip point of contents and el
c. bellishnents. Its patterns aud designsfor fen
id nine work are extensive and useful and the
r. lis an iufhny Of inforfnation, which our wiz
ID and sisters want, and have arrived at poi