Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-03-08

Second 0oot1uG oftho St0ekh0lders.
Last evening the stockholders Of the
Eastern market house met in tho orphans
court room. There was large attendance
aud Chairman George K. Reed called the
meeting to order.
Secretary Herr reported that 495 shares
had already been taken,
John F. Stauffer, of the committee to
procure subscriptions of stock, stated
that they had experienced . great deal OF
difficulty in procuring subscribers, as
every one desires to know where the
building is to be located. Many country
people, As well as those from tho city,
have asked that question and do not want
to sign until the site of the building is
given.
The report Of Messrs. Sener, Liant and
Ginder, the committee on location, was
read by the secretary. It showed that
they had examined three locations, which
are the only desirable ones to bs had.
They did their best to obtain the lowest
prices at which the properties could be
secured. The locations with their prices
are given below:
No. 1.-Corner of East King and Church
streets, consisting of ths Bard, Eshelman
and Carpenter properties, fronting on
East King and front of 100 feet on Mid
die street, of the MacGonigls property
price, s21, 500.
No. 2.-On north side O: East King
street, between Shippen and Plum, con-
sisting of properties of Mrs. Matthews,
Lewis Ziegler, Col. 8. H. Price and Mrs.
Henry Stamm, being 130 feet front by 245
back price. ss2, 500
No. Son north side of King street
between Plum and Ann, consisting of the
Methodist church property and property
of Mrs. Lawrence Knapp, being 130 by 245
feet price, $4,000
Mr.. Jacob Shirk moved that No. / be
purchased. Mr.. Seaer of the committee
thought that the selection of the property
should be postponed at least until Friday
evening. Before that time those interest
ed could visit the different properties and
inspect them. They would then be able
to see their advantages and disadvantages
and would know moro concerning them.
MIR. Houston and others were of the same
opinion and it was agreed to postpone
final action until Friday evening.
A long discussion followed in regard to
the different locations proposed. The
majority Of those present seemed to be in
favor of the Church and East King street
pIOpCltA0Ss IL was CIalIuSu lu1t tuIS UldC0
being very high could be provided with
sewers easily, while if the properties on
the other side of the street were taken tbs
sewage would flow into the creek above
the reservoir. Mr.. Herr exhibited q map
of this site, as it viii! appear when Shippsn
street is opened. This was carefully ex.
amined by those present. Dr.. Carpenter
said that the properties, &C., are dovetsil-
ed together in such manner that no one
could tell much about them by looking at
them. He has owned one Of the proper
ties for years aud they are a puszle to him
yet.
In answer to an inquiry as to what the
whole triangle made by Church, East
King and Middle streets would cost, Mr..
Sener stated that the price would be about
$50, 900. He did not think it advisable to
buy all and run into debt, if what they
did not use could not be sold at once.
Mr.. Fondersmith moved to reconsider
the matter and settle upon No. as the
location, but be withdrew his motion.
After further discussion in regard to
properties aud the subscriptions the meet.
ing adjourned to Friday evening at 8
o'clock. Meanwhile the committee on
| location is continued.