The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-05-25
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ne Local Board Of Improvement met
last night. In the absence Of the presi-
dent. Mr. Jones was made chairman.
other members were present as follows:
Messrs. Banks. Bunting, Spann, Sterl-
ing secretary. and Williams
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved; also those Of the
special meetings
AIr. Spann, OF the Street Committee,
reported repairs done to plank side
walks at various points, and dirt and
shells hauled where needed He also
read 4 communication from the City At
torney relative to the matter of claim
as to sidewalk on West l3ranlbleton ave
nue.. opposite AIR. Cakes mill He also
made report Of proposed Improvement
to a drain near Mr.. Thomas new store.
as we'll as also something needed on
Maple avenue.
On motion OF Mr.. Sterling, it was re-
ferred to the Street Committee to look
after fixing the matter Of paying Mr..
Cake for a certain strip Of land adm,
cent TO his property.
On motion of Mr.. Banks. the chairman
OF the Street Committee was authorized
TO place n twelve-inch pipe down GER
tain drain, from Claiborne avenue to
N!ilouGhoy, Mr.. Thomas to pay 500 Of
the cost
On motion OF Mr.. Bunting, the chair
man Of the Street Committee, was au-
thorized to do needed work on Maple
avenue.
communication was read from MI
tioliand as to compromise between the
Norfoik. Virginia Beach and Southern
railroad company, and Mr.. Thomas as
TO the crossing at Park avenue: also
ASKING the BOARD to adopt certain reso-
buttons as to their understanding that
the wide gauge was to cross Park ave-
hue in connection with certain other i'm
provements on their yards at Bralnb BILE
ton station.
On motion Of Mr.. Banks, the board
adopted resolution to allow the gauge
70 be widened on Park avenue, from the
centra! line OF the present track; also on
The other. streets crossed, as already
granted by Mr. Spann, chairman Of the
Street Committee.
Mr.. Baxter. Of North Park avenue.
called the attention of the board to the
lowness of the electric light pole at the
corner Of Park and Highland avenues
The amount required to Improve Kelly
avenue. as given by the City Engineer
In his estimate, is 81 $3.50
On motion Of Mr. Sterling, the comm,1-
nfcation on the subject was fled
The board allowed bills and adjourned.
The W. c. Z. U. will hold q mothers
meeting at the home. Of Mrs. Wade,
Rose avenue. this afternoon at o'clock
Last Tuesday q lady advertised for
rent her house on Windsor avenue. In
4 day or two 1t was rented. Quick work
this for The Virginian. Now 220 on this
avenue offers rooms. See add. in special
column There is no better place for
good neighbois than on Windsor avenue.
Rrambeton Is big patient. Expert
Psychologists would diagnose It's case as
quite bad one. Superficial treatment
would not do. The whole surface might
be paved down with brick. yet the filth
and odor would aftlict the senses Of sight
and scent and taste. infect the air and
affect the health. Radical treatment is
the best thing to prescribe Send 1t off
underground by sewerage and the case
will be fully met once for ALL When a
favorite child is III the doctor Is promptly
summoned without regard to the fee. It
IS not difficult to see the point made on
this line Of argument. Admit that
Bra mbleton is what she ought to be So
cially and morally, yet 1t Is evident that
she is sadly wanting in physical and
sanitary betterments.
Without the least intention OF being
personal, but strictly on general prin-
ciples 1t is interesting TO inquire who
are opposed 10 sewerage? Now for an
analysis Of the opposition:
!. Interest in property outside OF Fifth
Ward might influence some whose cases
would be affected by such improvements
in Rrambleton rs would create larger
demand for homes here. and so by com
petition injure the market elsewhere
l. 2 PERSONS owing money OH their
homes or In debt on some other account
might fear the consequences Of any In
crease OF taxes, or any special expense
OF necessary in the outset TO make con-;
nections with sewerage. If town
should be kept out Of the benefits OF sew-