Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-11-16
A GREAT IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTED FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE
OUT-THE-PlKE WATER SUPPLY.
Mr.. Anton Rsymann Contemplate the Erection Of
a Water Works On Big Wheeling Creek,
Above Elm Grove 10 Supply the Ter
rtory from WOoisials TO The
Grove With Better Water.

For some time past, largely owing TO
the steady and rapid growth in the
population along the pike east of Alien
helm, and the consequent increase of
drainage into the creek, the water sup
piled from the Alteuheim water works
has not been of that high standard Of
purity desirable in the fluid when used
for potable purposes, and the Trustees
of the institution named having called
the attention of Mr.. Anton Reymann to
the matter, that gentleman has been
earnestly and energetcally seeking a
remedy.
AS is well-knoWn, most OF the resi-
dents of Woodsdale and vicinity also Sc
curs their water supply from the Alien
helm works, through al extensive SyS-
ten OF : pes, and consideration for their
welfare was equally a matter OF con-
Germ for Mr.. Reymann with the desire
TO obtain good water for the Home for
the Aged. TO obtain such a supply
from the creek west OF Elm Grove is
out of the question, and realizing this,
Mr.. Reymann has projected water
pumping station 10 be located at some
point on the big creek east of Major
Loring's residence, wherever proper
site can be obtained upon the proper
terms.
If this project is carried out-and II
will be if the proper encouragement is
given by the people along the pike
from Elm Grove TO Wood Sdale, Mr..
Reymaun will organize a company,
erect the station, and lay mains of such
extent and in such positions as 10 sup
ply pure water 10 the town OF
Elm Grove and all the intervening
territory along the pike and the FL IN
Grove motor line as far as WOOdsdale.
This will not only be a great benefit
to this already large and increasing
population in 50 far as water for dOmeS-
tic purposes is concerned, but il will
give the people a safeguard against fire
which will add immensely TO their peace
OF mind and security. The value of the
Altenheim water supply in this regard
/ has been demonstrated more than once,
and illustrates the benefits aud advan-
tages which will accrue when line Of
/ fire plugs extends all along the pike
and through Elm Grove.
But another idea OF Mr. Rey-
maun's goes with the Elm Grove
water works plan. 1t is 10 erect in
CONJUNCTION with the water works an
electric light plant capable of supply
ing all the territory from Elm Grove 10
Woodsdae, including Wheeling Park.
This will be a benefit OF equal import
ance with the water works project, and
as the two 90 hand In
hand, every citizen Of public
spirit or anxious TO better his
condition and improve the value Of his
property should unite with his neigh
{ bors in giving Mr.. Reymann all possible
encouragement. The opportunity here
presented is a grand and great one, and
/ 10 is TO be seriously hoped that Mr..
Reymann'S idea OF commencing the
work with the coming Of spring may be
carried out Much depends, however,
upon his procuring proper site at a
reasonable figure, and liberal rights as
regards the LAYING of mains, etc.
/ If, through the denial of one or both
I of these things, the Elm Grove plan
has TO be given up, Mr.. Reymann will
make contract for water with the
city, aud will connect the present Alt
enheim system with the city water
main at the east eud Of Fulton. He Is
determined, at all events, to improve
the quality of the water furnished Alt
|enheIm and WoodSdale, and this much
/ OF bis present extensive project is an
absolute certainty, no matter what hap
mems.