The Portland daily press., 1894-11-24

Hearing before the CITY government
for those interested. in the Grant, George
Ocean and Oak street sewers occurred
last evening. Alderman Redlon absent.
City Clerk Jones read the report OF
the call for the meeting, and the Mayor
called for those interested In the Grant
street sewer, and as nobody responded
the Mayor called for those interested In
the Oak, Ocean and George street sew
ers. Mr.. Wilson of Oak street responded,
and asked few. questions in regard TO
the manner. of assessment. Mr.. Nicker-
sou asked some questions in regard to
the depth of the lots. Mr.. Smith. OF 20
George street, said that there had been
a mistake in the assessment on his lot.
Mr.. Nash of Portland inquired in regard
to the assessment on corner lots. Mr.
Nickerson of Portland thought that the
assessment, should be taken on each
street separately. Mr.. Nash thought that
the notice should be given to the per-
son and not tackled upon his premises.
MIR. Smith was man who wanted JUS
tice in regard to the George street sewer.
He wanted to pay Only on George street,
as the digging here was very easy, ana
therefore the assessment would be light.
Mr.. Nickerson inquired if by paying one
assessment, if they would be called upon
to pay any additional assessment IN case
the city was obliged to construct new
outlet Mr. Nelson said that it was his
opinion that it was proper to have all
the people pay alike. Mr.. Nlckerson
quoted the manner of laying sewers In
Portland as the proper way OF doing II,
that is one street at a time, and the resi-
| dents paying ON only the work done on
that street. Mr.. Nickerson thought that
the sewer should have been built so as
to take surface water. Mr.. Nash in
quired in regard to the old water way
which passed over his land. Mr.. Nelson
asked few questions in regard to the
sewer system which had been construct
ed. Mr.. George Small asked If the sew
or was to be carried to Stevens Plains
avenue as it stops in the middle of his
| lot.
There being no further remonstrance.
| the board adjourned to the street COM
L.
| Der session.
The total cost OF. the Grant street sew
| ar was S146 &c, the amount of the as
sessment being $97.63. This falls on
about FIVE people.
The total cost of the George, Ocean
and Oak street sewers is Sc, 5l9.06; the
| assessment amounts to "a, 346.04. gag
DIR. F. W. Huntington has returned
/ from Washington.
Street Commissioner Walker is at work
improving Forest avenue.
Alderman Berry and daughter, while
| driving one day this week were thrown
from their carriage, and Mr.. Berry was
cut about the head, while his daughter
escaped uninjured. The damage to the
carriage was slight.
1t is reported that Mr.. Will johnson
will fill the position of Superintendent
| of the Congregational Sunday school,
which is now vacant, caused by -the
death of Mr.. H. Il. Neyens.
Tie second annual ball given by
Weodfords Hook. and Ladder Company,
No. 1, at City Hall last evening". was d
success in every way. There were about
fifty couples in the grand march. The
order was made up Of 16 dances, and the
orders were donated BY Chief Moody.
Webber's orchestra of Portland furnish
ed excellent music. The floor was I'M
der the management of the following
| well known and efficient gentlemen
/ Floor manager, MIR. E. E. Adams; aides,
c. l.. Clark, George Partridge, A. G..
Eldredge, F. Smith and RIG. Smith.
Mr.Stephen Wing of Fairfield has been
| visiting Mrs. f. Chenery OH Deering
street. 3
Mr.. J.H.Pierc has returned from Bos.
| ton.
| Mr.. Frank B. Moody has been, in New
York the past week on business.
Esther Foster is improving rapidly
from her serious illness.
| The city government held a meeting
last evening to appoint the night patrol
| man, which they voted to employ. AS
there is only one applicant for the pos
| ition, he is likely to receive the appoint
ment.
Rev. CA. Hayden preached his fare
| well sermon..at All Souls church Sun
day. Rev. Mr.. Conner of Gardner, Mass,
will occupy the pulpit next Sunday.
| The ladies of the Congregational
church held reception in the vestry
| Thursday evening.