Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1891-06-25
Should Lewiston Bond?
EXPRESSION OF THE PEOPLE ON
THE QUESTION.
Many Different Opinions
But the Majority Seem to Favor the
Movement and Think it the
Proper Step to Take

1t is only a question of few weeks,
now, until our new council will snbmit
proposition to the citizens of Lewis
ton, to be voted upon, to bond the town
for the purpose of making necessary
yet limited improvements, and the
TELLER would like to see every citizen
encourage this move. 1t is the dawn
ing of a new beginning, and surely
none will oppose it, when it comes
time to vote. We need but visit any of
our neighboring towns to see that we
are not In the race Of progress; still we
are not SO far distanced but what we
can overtake them if proper exertion is
put forth. Bonding is the first step to
be taken, and if we do not bond "We'll
not be in it," Enterprising people and
men of capital will never locate among
us unless we first show signs of life and
a willing spirit to advance r town
and bring it into prominence. "Bopd
the city" should be on the lips Of every
citizen, and it is the duty of each and
every one to work to this end. We
have made Il canvass of the leading
business men and citizens this week,
concerning the question of bonding.
We found a few who were non-conl-
initial and would not give all express
sion, and many we did not have a
chance to see. The opinion of those in
terviewed will be found below, and the
reader must draw his own conclusions:
s. H. Reid: I am in favor of the
bonds.
George Frost: Let US bond for gen.
eral Improvements.
J. H. Robinson: Bond the city and
dress her in new clothes.
]. M. Fix: am in favor of substan-
tial and judicial improvements.
H. Squier: Bond for all we can and
: do anything else that will improve our
city.
c. c. Bunnell: l am in favor of
bonding for legitimate and permanent
Improvements.
L y
the best thing to do at present, but lei
} the majority rule.
E. Texier: While never take the
: lead in such matters, yet side in with
the voice of the people.
: Lydon Rros.: Load the city dowr
l with bonds. Put our streets in orde
8 and then build citv hall.
Grostein & Binnard: If the majorit,
IS say bond, alright; but individually W.
= are against bonding at the present time
e Ezra Baird: l am strictly in favor 0
b bonding and making Improvements
v Lewiston has been asleep long enough
v s. G. Thompson: Wait until tn
e railroad gets here and then talk bond
F. ing. At present I am not in favor of II
s. G. Isaman: lam in favor of bond
, ing for whatever is necessary to max
10 the required improvements that ou
4 city needs.
; Lot Wiggin: The city should b
a bonded, but let the money be expende
ia for such improvements rs the counc
n may direct.
20 Phillip & Porkorney: We are for tn
bonds, for sewerage and for gradin
and paving OF Main street as far q
N means will allow.
~ George Glass: I believe we shoul
IT, bond for all the charter will allow, fc
the construction Of q good sewer an
>. grading of streets.
~ J. O. Moxley: When the railroa
oi arrives will be In favor Of bondin
g the city for all we can, but think it
III bad move at present.
Rand l. Howe: We are in favor
., bonding for money sufficient to grat
~ our streets, erect city hall and put
-. a system Of sewerage.
~ c. F. Leland: II 1t is deemed exped
-. ~ ent to bond, then am in favor of ta'
=. ing the limit, to be expended for Il
- - best interests of the city.
:. A. w. Kroutinger: Bond up to th
10 e limit and expend the money for sue
~ Improvements as the council ms
~ think expedient to order.
:. r. P. Nudge: Go ahead and boz
..t the city for as much as we can, ar
,a' make such permanent improvement
lie as the city council may order.
ty, w. w. Brown: I am in favor
he bonding up to the limit, and get 4
las money for as long time a. possib
GU and at the lowest rate of interest.
de- L. Rowley: Bond for all we ca
re- put in good system Of sewerage, Il
'on prove our streets, and make other i
nd provements as may be demanded.
led ]. Alexander: don't think 1t
mt proper thing to bond the city at pr
sts ent, but II the majority zee fit to bor
will not be found standing In the W,