Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-11
BURBAN NEWS
HYATTSVILLE.

The board of town commissioners met last Tues
day evening. Messrs. Turney, Aman, Walker and
Wilson being present. The minutes of the last
meeting read end approved. 1t decided
that in future board sidewalks will be con-
structed in the corporate limits of the town This
measure will meet the approval of the entire
popula ton, much complaint has been made con-
corning the insecure walk on Wine avenue and
elsewhere.
Treasurer Richardson md Arthur Carr ap-
pointed committee to wait upon Mr.. Donath and
Mrs H. y. MeElfresh in reference to the pur
chase of lot on Wine avenue, through which the
board proposes to cut street TO Columbia avenue,
and to report at the next meeting.
The committee lately appointed to supervise the
reinforcement ana STRENGTHENING OF faHa NV
ME near the eulvert opposite Mr. Gibbons resi-.
dence. reported that the contract for the work had
been given TO VIM. +. Magruder according to
si47 20
Tn committee alleys reported adversely to the
appropria ton OF funds for the improvement Of the
alley in the OF Marion street
The road committee was instructed to take into
consideration the advisability of making partial
repairs Arundel and Maryland avenue
extended solicit bids for the necessary work
The fire marshal was empowered to purchase 800
feet of hose tie fire department and to buy a
reel at price not in excess of $50
must be- drawn by a horse 1t was decided to give
IS to the who should arrive first with horse
after the fire alarm sounds,
The road committee was directed to look into the
matter of repairing the board walk On Ralston
avenue and to report at the meeting to the
probable cost Of such repairs Also to have repaired
the sewer in front of Air. Beaches house A num-
Der of small accounts passed by the board.
1t was ordered that the lamps and lamp posts be
tainted ut cost of 10 cents each -
Mr.. Lyon, who Is preparing plans ana speclnca-
tiuns for a sewerage system and water works, made
I partial report relative to the number OF houses
he hid located on the plat
Treasurer Richardson made his report from May
T. 1897, to September I. 1897. Amount transferred
to current years account $3IS4 tax collections,
last years account, $i912; collection for cur
rent year. sos. 30 special improvement tax, last
years account, $3i .25 total receipts. 1856 A.;
total expenditures sos 90; amount of cash On
hand September Z, 1897, $45T. 35.
Messrs. W. II. Porter, Charles il. Welch and r.
c. Dotls have returned from hunting trip on the
eastern Shore They very successful, bringing
back with them upward Of 400 ortolan.
great deal of cunning is now going on along the
Eastern branch and reed birds are said to be very
plentiful.
The local order of the Independent Order OF Me
chanics is making preparations for an entertain
menl in honor of the Grand Lodge Of Mechanics
Of MARYLAND. The entertainment Will take place
some time In March, during the convention OF the
order which will be held in this town.
The following expenses in Bladensburg district
were incurred at the last election: r. A Holden
registra lion Judge. $50: F. G. Gasch, registration
fudge, $50: work and material on voting booths.
SIS: G. c. Barron, deputy sheriff, 81: J. A McFar-
land deputy sheriff, 81; G.. G. Gordon judge, Sd;
E. NJ Hurley Judge, SO: II. II. Fowler clerk. 50;
A. l.. Ray clerk, 80: Daniel Johnson. doorkeeper,
81: John Taylor, So Mrs. N. Goldman, room rent,
$40; A. Rowe room rent, $40; total, $40.
of this village, and his friend Mr.. Stanley Mendez,
have returned from jamaica, West Indies. where
they spent their vacation. They Will both leave
for Randolph-M Macon College September IA