The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-02-25
BRAN HI.E1ON,

Don't forget the pounding for the
poor In connection with the monthly
meeting and Weight Social at Nc
kendree tonight under the auspices Of
the Epworth League. All are invited
to attend.
Mr. T. II. Reeves. OF West Brambe-
ton avenue, No. 629. who has been i'll,
is now much improved.
"A characteristic oyFtcr supper was
enjoyed last night by the Numbers and
friends OF the Fifth Ward Democratic
Club. Lively speeches were made.
LOCAL BOARD
The Local Board OF Improvement
met last night with Mr.. Jcrnigan. presi-
dent, In the chair and other members
present as follows: Messrs. Banks.
Bunting. Gale. Hancock. Jones, Spann
and Sterling. secretary.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved.
"A number of visitors were present,
az business Of impo: lance was to be
considered. aE. I'D.
MIR. Jones. chairman Of the Street
Committee, made Il careful and COM
prchenslve report. The committee had
not been able to do anything with re-
gard to the drain Of which MIR. Dunbar
made complaint as affecting certain
lots lying along the Norfolk, Vir-
Much work had been done on tho
streets. especially in the placing Of
shells and cindere where needed. The
drain running through Mr.. u. Brah-
ble's lot. corner of Clay and Bramble
ton avenues. had been abandoned. and
one made on the adjoining property.
Under report Of the School Committee
attention was called to the muddy coa-
dition of the school yards when the
a 10 md In f
sand or cinders being uacd there 10
keep the children out of the mud.
petition was read wherein certain
citizens ask for city water on Maple
avenue, between Bramblcton and Tun-
stall avenues. Granted.
The Board had for consideration the
petition presented some time ago 10 the
Common Council of the city by the Nor
folk. Willoughby Spit and Old Point
Railway Company with regard TO the
use of certain streets I'm the Ward for
electric street car service.
MerSrs. Old, Thomas and Watkins, OF
| II committee FOL the purpose. asked the
| Board 10 oppose the running Of street
cars along Highland avenue where
Park Avenue Baptist Church ~ stu
ted, on the ground of disturbing church
worship. Mr.. II. l.. Page being pre-
sent said that street cars ran by num-
disturbance did not amount to any
thing serious. After n shor, time the
passing of the cars would not he no.
ticcd by the congregation a long list
OF names was read endorsing tht peti-
| zion for the use OF the streets for said
railway.
On motion n special committee Of
three was appointed to consider the
motion and report at next regular meet
ing.
a petition. largely signed was pre-
scented the Board asking that /, pro-
vide that the nll ter of sewerage and
street Improvement for the Ward may
come before the citizens at the APP
proa ching May election. This petition Is
an evidence that there irs an awakening
and change of mind on the subject since
the last election.
On motion Of MIR. Gale, the matter
was favored, the City Engineer I'm the
meantime TO be requested to revise his
former estimate as to costs, etc. and
report to the secretary OF the Board
&fS soon as possible
Complaint was made by Mr.. Michigan
OF the neglected condition OF North
Charles greet. Referred to the Street
Committee.
Mr.. Gale had in his possession a let
Ter calling attention to specimens of
Skh!'U LOT SlESrl Improvement. Inc
specimens wee passed around for rx
amin ton by the members OF the
Beard
On motion of Mr.. Gale AIR. Splnn
was made a committee Of one to confer
with the City Engineer as TO the ex-
pense per square yard for the Use Of
said material
MIR. i:tut!nE recommended that the
electric light on the corner Of Kelley
and bra mOletO1 avenues be changed
to the northeast cn.ncr. Referred 70
the Committee on Lights, with power to
act.
Mr.. Bunting offered I resolution ask
| ing the Councils to issue bonds for s20,-
! 900 20 improve certain streets already
passed on and sidewalks OF the Ward
| Passed.
Mr.. Jones asked that the Street Com
m!;lee be authorized TO shell Brown
avenue from Park to Clay avenues
Granted.
The board tban p3sscl on bjIlc and