The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
NIT. PLEASANT RAvINE.
Much Depends on Whether or Not 1t 20"
he Utilized for a Sewer.

Mi. fLEASANI hhNlNI'
Much Depends on Whether or NOT II 10"
Be Utilized for Sewer.
The sewers and drains committee or
select council met at the city hall at
. o'clock Yesterday afternoon and pro-
ceeded to the West Side in body to
look into the advisability of permitting
the use of the Mount Pleasant ravine as
u sewer.
At the last meeting of the select
branch while the ordinance for lateral
sewer on Hyde Park avenue was under
discussion Mr.. Chittenden inquired as
to where it was proposed to empty the
sewer and upon learning that there
is no main sewer in that district, and
that II Is intended to make the Mount
Pleasant ravine the outlet, he raised the
question as to whether or not sanitary
authorities would object to such a pro-
ceedure.
Committee Meets Tonight.
This led council to direct the sewers
and drains committee to investigate
the matter and make n report. The
committee will meet this evening at 73O
o'clock prior to the select council meet
ing. and will frame their report in ac-
cordance with their findings yesterday.
The ravine Is nothing more or less
than an open ditch extending from
North Main avenue to the river. 1t is
Il natural water course, but Is princi-
pally fed by the mine water from the
Mount Pleasant and Diamond collieries
and Mount Pleasant air shaft.
The Decker's court sewer already
empties into it but when permission
was granted for this, 1t was understood
that the sewer was designed to carry
only surface water Property holders,
however have utilized 1t for general
sewer purposes, and as yet no COM
plants have been heard.
1t Would Be n Great. Savings.
If it is found advisable to allow this
new sewer to empty into the ravine
1t will be great saving. If not the
Hyde Park avenue sewer will not be
built. No lateral sewer can be built in
that district until a main sewer has
been contracted, and under the recent
decision of the Supreme court II will
be impossible to build q main sewer
without building an entire sewer dis
tTict simultaneously. The people of
that locality are hardly ready for such
an expensive improvement as that lust
yet.
One OF the members of the comittee
stated last night that the committee be.
lieves that the ravine can be safely ad-
opted for the contemplated utilization
with very small outlay and will so
recommend in their report tonight.
A Card.
AS the rush Of the holiday trade Is
fairly on, and we have more business
than we can conveniently handle at
some hours of the day, we will take II
as kindness II our patrons will make
an effort to get to the store as early in
the morning or forenoon as possible.
By SO doing they will not only oblige
US, but ensure for themselves comfort
and careful attention which we regret
we cannot otherwise give them.
Olof G. N. Turnquest,
2O5 Washington avenue.
Handsome Linens for holiday gifts,
Fine Damask Sets, plain and hem
stitched, Fine Towels. Hand Embroid-
cred Goods In Delft and Fancy colors.
Open every evening.
ip1
Tea Sets In sterling silver or plated
ware at Turnquests.
No dry goods jewelry Brumagen at
Turnquest's, POS Washington avenue.
Get it right at Turnquest's.
Episcopal Hymnals and Prayer
Books. Reynolds Bros. ~
Diamonds that are like a blaze of
light at Turnquest's.
Full of fire-Turnquests Diamonds at
2o5 Washington avenue.
Handsome line Of Presentation books
." Reynolds Bros.
Catholic Prayer Books. Reynolds
Bros. ~
Tho Finest Line of Pearl Lemaire.
Opera Glasses, prices away down.
selling as low as $3.75. former price
1925. DR.. Shimberg. 306 Spruce street.
|
A pretty circle-Any Of Turnquest's
Rings.
At five o'clock tea-Many of Turn
| quests Silver Tea Pots.
Calendars and Booklets. Reynolds
| Bros. ."
Round the circle-the hands on Turn
| quests Watches at 205 Washington
avenue.
The neighbors gossip about Turn.
| quests wonderful values In Silverware
and Jewelry.
Gold Pens, Silver and Gold Pencils.
." Reynolds Bros.
Always right = Turnquest's $3.50
watches.
Turnquest's Watches never carry a
| lie on their face.
Meals and Cold Lunches.
Meals and cold lunches served at all
hours sat Lohmann's. Spruce street.
| Repugiar dinner 40 cents. Imported
and domestic wines, cigars and liquors
49,. A .ft- -
A Sure Thing.
There isn't very many things that are
| certain in this world. but you'll bet on
Q sure thing II you put up your money
| against Turnquest. the jewelers. selling
| prices. When II comes to genuine
goods he has no competitors for really
sterling values ~ ~
50 more Of those lovely solid 1lkt Gold
Opal Rings ct $3.50. Turnquest's, 205
tWashington avenue.
Turnduest By al means for hieh claaa