The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1895-05-01
Met Last Night and Transacted
Much Business.
A VERY LENGTHY SESSION
Rev. j. j. Hall Spoke of the Necessity
of a Temporary Walkway from
MaItby to Highland Avenues,
IN the Direction of the Park
Avenue Baptist Church.

ling.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and adopted
Rev. J. j. Hall, ID. D., was present
and spoke of the necessity of some
temporary walkway from Maltby ave-
nue. on Highland in the direction Of
Park Avenue Baptist Church for com
fort and convenience of attending
church. On motion OF Mr.. Outten, the
Board favored the request.
MIR. Lewis, of the Street Committee,
had nothing important to report in
special street work.
MIR. Outten, Of the committee to make
estimate OF the cost of paving the side.
walks of unpaved streets of the ward,
nude report that there were 5000
lineal yards to pave, which could be
done Mt on expense of less than $1,000,
according to width.
On motion of MIR. Mason, the Board
decided to go ahead aud provide for
SIX foot pavement, to be laid by the
ward IN all sections not paved by the
property owners.
MIR. Bunting reported that Bramble.
ton bridge needed some attention to
make it safe.
On motion, the secretary of the
board was directed 10 call attention of
tue Norfolk Street Railway authorities
to certain difficulties i'll connection with
removing dirt from streets along their
lines.
petition was granted for city wator
In four-lnch pipes, on Windsor avenue
between Bran bleton and Highland AVE.
nues.
The board granted MIR. j. i. Chap
mau's application for position OF sub
sntute policeman.
communication from MIR. Thomas
was read, calling attention to certain
nnlsances In the vicinity of Trinity
Church, land asking the board to place
loud of shells in front of his resi-
dence, Granted.
MIR. Lewis was Entrusted with the
matter OF looking after the improve
ment OF the intersection of Highland
avenue and the Norfolk Terminal.
communication from Messrs. Boil.
ton Co., with regard to the long ex
istlng Maple avenue nuisance was filed.
communication from the Finance
Committee OF the Councils with regard
to Messrs Bolton ~ Co. IS bill for work
done to abate the Maple avenue nui
sance, was, on motion, referred bnck
to said Finance Committee for their
dsprovnl under counsel OF the City
Attorney.
communication was read from Mr..
Il. Y. Iuchary touching the matter of
water as asked for ut previous meeting
OF the board.
Ihe CITY Engineer advised the board
by letter That Mr.. q. Hodges work on
Reservoir avenue was completed aud in
condition TO be received by the board.
On motion the street was received as
completed according to contract.
On motion tho balance due Mr..
Hodges us shown by final estimates of
the City Engineer, was ordered paid.
On raotion OF MIR. Bunting the sum
of Sl.40 was allowed MIR. Hodges for
removal of IA large number OF trees on
Reservoir avenue, according to his re-
quest.
Other matters OF no special interest
received attention and with allowance
Of properly approved bills 1.-The board
adjourned.
OTHER BRANBLEToS MATTERS.
There was an interesting time at
Bran b!eton Hall last night under con-
duet OF the ladies' bnzaar and enter
Imminent for benefit Of Spnrgcon
Church. a more attractive programme
is expected tonight. Supper aud other
refreshments served.
The Parsonage and Aid Society of
Mex endree will meet this AFTERNOON at
. o'clock with business of importance
10 transact.
The Cheerful Workers of Trinity Nj.
f.. Church will have box psrtv and
Ice cream festival at Mrs. Church'e,
Marshall avenue, Thursday evening at
S o'clock. Come and help a worthy
cause.
Yesterday at 1880 p. M, Rev. W. f..
Watson, OF Sturgeon Church, married
ut Whaleyvile. Va, MIR. l.. -.
EGmonds and Miss L. V. Simpson.
Mr.. j.. Is. Kidd was best man with Miss
Maggie Simpson maid of honor, and
MIR. II. b. Kidd with Miss Florence
lnrr. OF Suffolk. Mrs. Jethro Rogers
played the wedding mach. After tho
ceremony the party returned to this
ward and enjoyed q delightful recep.
ton at PA Highland avenue.
NJ 'RRGrp. Yesterday afternoon at )
o'clock, by Rev. W. V. Tudor, at resi-.
dence OF the parents OF the bride, Mr..
and Mrs. q. w. Wbitehursi, 159 Kelly
avenue, Mir. Oswald Lee Bonney TO
Miss Bainie V. Whitehurst. Mr.. j. T..
Waltehurst, brother of the bride. was
the best man. The bride was alfred
III beautiful travelling suit, color ashes
of roses. and the groom in black cuta.
way coat and light pants. At the con.
cinsIon of The ceremony the happy
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