Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-02-22
THE cANNERy PROJECT.
Plans Completed and Lots Appraised.
Buildings and Machinery.

saturday afternoon At one y SAOS6t
Chairman ]. II. Gettinger. stated that
the object of the assemblage was to
dispose of the canning factory lots.
that had been surveyed and plated,
and perfect further arrangements for
the proposed canning factory. He
announced that a report of the apprais-
ing committee was in order.
The apPraising committee, COM
oosed of Messrs. l. l.. Bender, Geo. f.
Gaver, and Jas. H. c. Daily presented
| heir report through Mr.. Bender. He
stated the committee began their work
with the averaged price of lots, $I75,
and afterward appraised the lots of
higher and lower values. At the con-
clusion of the appraising it was found
that each lot had been appraised 81 so
higher than the average price. This
amount was then taken off the price
of each lot. The lots were divided in
to four classes. Following are the
number of lots in each class, together
with their appraised values: Class
one contains ten lots, located on the
Williamsport pike, and are from $3.50
to $500 each class two. II lots, at
SAP. so to sI72 so; class three, 81 lots
at sIo7. so to $r37. so; class four, so
lots at S6z. SO to SIo2. so.
The drawing or allotting of these
lots will take place in short time.
Quite number of the subscribers will
want two lots, and these gentlemen
will be given the privilege of drawing
first, and they will be expected to ac-
cept the lot adjoining the one drawn
by them. Mr.. Rothwell addressed the
meeting. in substance as follows:
I'VE have met here, not for the pur-
pose Of closing this matter entirely,
put with the view of making as much
progress as possible. Everything that
has been done. and every step that we
have taken, was done after first con-
ferring with the citizens. What we
said we were willing to do, we have
prepared in writing and invite In
spection."
Continuing, Mr.. Rothwell said
I'VE have spared no pains to lay off
these lots to the best possible advan-
tage and have made ample provision
for streets and alleys, by which all
lets can be reached. Before complet-
ing our agreement, which the lot pur-
chasers will sign, we presented it to
quite a number of the subscribers.
Every suggestion that they made we
placed in the contract, in order that it
would be satisfactory to all parties
concerned. The contract was also
shown Attorney Pitzer, and it met
with his approval. The purchasers
of lots must agree to erect all buildings
at least ten feet from the curb, so that
no porches will encroach on the pave
ments. We agree to improve the land
by removing all fences, trees, etc. III
the farmers will guarantee to furnish
US sufficient produce during the next
twenty years, we will bind ourselves
to operate the plant for the next twenty
years. However, if we were of the
opinion that we could not run our
plant longer than five years, we would
not waste our time in trying to locate
here.
Mr.. Rothwell said that lot purchas-
ers would be given preference in en-
ployment at the cannery. He stated
further that the firm would assist
property owners in collecting rents
from employees through their office.
In answer to a question Mr.. Lovett
stated that the price for corn the first
year would be SO per ton, and for to-
matoes S. per ton. After the first
year the regular market price for the
eastern district will be paid.
On motion the chair appointed.
Messrs. George E. Gaver, David NJ.
Shafer, and Lee NJ Bender, an execu-
tive committee to look after the inter
ests of the purchasers of lots.
Mr.. Lovett announced that he was
ready to receive the names of those
who desired seed. Quite number of
farmers took advantage of the oppor-
tunity.
Mr.. Rothwell stated that purchasers
would be notified three days before
the drawing of lots was held. Sub
scribers who were not present at the
meeting can sign an agreement at the
Continental hotel.
Nhencompleted the canuery will be
one of the largest industries in the
city.
The main building will be I52 by
48 feet, two stories high, built of
brick with stone basement covered
with slate or metal roof and have
attached covered platform along one
side Io4 by IS feet.
The storehouse or wareroom will be
o. by 4S feet of brick, two stories,
with stone foundation. Attached to
the wareroom will be a receiving
platform 4S by IS feet, covered with
steel or iron.
The cold storage room will be o6 by
o. feet, brick walls 10 or IS feet high.
with steel or iron roof The cold
storage will be properly insulated and
equipped with one of the latest i'm
proved ice cooling systems.
Resolutions of Respect.
GERARDsTowN, w. VA,