The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-01
BRAN EiI.ETOA.

Mrs. B. L. Barco and children, who
were spending some weeks at Virginia
Beach. have returned to their home, l19
Windsor avenue.
Mr. Oscar y. McClannan and Miss
Annie G.. Powers were married last Mon
day at Rev. +. II. Martins residence,
East Highland avenue, and they left
Immediately via the Norfolk and West
ern railroad for Northwest to spend
some time. Returning they arrived in
the city yesterday and they were ten
dered n reception at the residence of
the Eroom's father, on Maple avenue,
Highland Terrace.
Thursday night at Memorial Christian
Temple the Loyal Temperance Legion
gave a concert which was much enjoyed
by all that attended.
Residents of the ward in the vicinity
of Campostella bridge make complaint
the horse that was drowned and wash
ed ashore last Wednesday.
An alligator or two came ashore on
lower Reservoir avenue. near Malone
Lake last night and were taken In GUS
tody by Officer Brown. The new Corners
attracted much attention.
Local Board.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Local Board of Improvement was held
last night. Mr.. Jernigan, president, be-
ing unable to attend, MY. Gale was
called to the chair, with other members
:.
ing. Cooper Hancock. Jones. Spann,
Sterling, and Whitehurst.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
Mr.. Cooper, Chairman OF the Street
Committee. made n report of the pro-
miscuous filling of the streets He also
stated a proposition made by Mr.. G.
Hodges to improve the extension of Ma
pie avenue, north OF Highland. He had
communica tons from residents of South
Maltby and Reservoir avenues with re-
gard to cmptyinS garbage in that v!cin-
ity; also The meeting of the committee
TO report on the petitions of residents
for improvements about Bramblcton
station. He called attention 10 the
matter Of Sanitary Inspector for the
Ward.
Mr.. Kemp plumber, was present at the
instance of Mr.. Whitehurst, of the
School Committee, and made statement
with regard 10 the drainage of Gram
mar School, No. ., on Corp:ew avenue.
On motion this matter was referred to
the School Committee with power 10
act.
Mr.. LAWYER, of Lawler & Co. was
present. and made remarks as TO the
heating OF Grammar School No. on the
low pressure system. on motion the
matter was referred 10 the School Com
mittee 10 advertise for bids and report
at special meeting on the night of the
fth of August.
Mr.. Whitehurst also called attention
10 the necessity for vcsiibule doors at
this school. The matter was continued
until next meeting.
a communication from Rev. r. II.
Bennett called attention to the family
drainage at The corner OF Rose and
Wiiloughby avenues. Referred 10 the
Street Committee.
The contract for the removal of gar
page for the ensuing year was awarded
10 Mr: Caich Hodges. the lowest bidder,
Al $3.50 for the year.
a petition asking for city water on
North Kelly avenue from Brambleton
avenue TO Highland. was filed.
N number Of petitions were read
touching the matter OF Improvement of
Hamlin avenue ss was prescrIhed In q
memorial by many residents to ;he Local
h"iri III lis rcSnla' June maeiing. The
committee made report of conference
with representatives of the Norfolk