The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-06-14

The West Side board of trade held
regular meeting last evening and
passed upon several matters pertain
ing to this section of the city. From
what was CLEANED from the reports,
the location of a silk mill here in the
near future is a possibility.
The members present were Hector
Campbell, Joseph T. Phillips, William
Farrell, Joseph oliver, c. f. Daniels,
Edward NJ. Clarke, Thomas f. O'Boyle,
B. G. Morgan, A. B. Holmes, Thomas
Watkins, T. Fellows Mason, Jenkin u.
Reese, =. +. Struppler, S. r. Jones
and John r. Farr.
The meeting was called to order by
President Daniels shortly after
o'clock. Secretary oliver read the
minutes of the last meeting and they
were adopted as read. Several bills
were presented and ordered paid. Il.
NJ. Clarke, for the manufactures COM
mittee, reported the visit of Duffy
Brothers on Saturday and Sunday last
in the interest of the proposed silk mill
and stated that the outlook is very
favorable for their location here.
b. G. Morgan reported the visit of the
Duffys several weeks ago and stated
that if the manufacturers could be as
sured of proper sewer facilities they
would undoubtedly locate here. They
want a good location, where plenty Of
help can be obtained easily, and do
not ask any particular favors.
Secretary Oliver stated that the plot
of ground offered by John II. Fellows
on seventeenth street is available, pro-
vided the land is used for manufact-
uring purposes only and that the mill
employs a sufficient number of hands.
SEWERS BEFORE PARKS.
DR. Struppler reported for the park
committee and said that nothing had
been done as yet. Secretary Oliver
reported having conversed with Com
missioner Bedford, who desires a con-
ference with the boards committee.
Mr.. O'Boyle expressed the opinion
that the bond ordinance for parks
would not go through councils, as there
appears to be growing necessity for
sewers at the present time and the
board ought to make an effort to secure
some of the money for sewers.
Mr.. Farrell believed that if the mat
ter of parks for West Scranton was
left to the park commissioners there
would not be much accomplished and
that the matter should be taken up
by the board, particularly for the
Round Woods.
The report of Treasurer Farrell for
the year was read and placed on file.
Arrangements will be. made to bring
out full membership at the next
meeting by the committees in charge.
hn pr toI
relative to the sewers was again
brought up and Mr.. Campbell ex-
pressed the opinion that the whole city
could be made park if it was properly
severed.
motion prevailed that it Is the
sense Of the board that the amount
Of money proposed for the improve
ment of parks in the bond ordinance
be made available for sewers.
A resolution on the death of George
Benore was adopted and a copy ordered
furnished the family of deceased.
AS TO PAVE REPAIRS.
Mr.. Farrell reported for the commit
tee who waited on the mayor relative
to the Barber asphalt contract, and said
that funds are necessary to carry on
the suit in equity now pending in court,
and motion prevailed that the moral
and financial aid of the board be rem
dered in the present litigation.
n special committee of three was an
pointed to confer with the mayor and
chief of the fire department relative to
the purchase of new engine for the
Franklins. The committee appointed
was Joseph Oliver, E. NJ. Clarke and
b. G. Morgan.
Mr. Farr reported the appropriation
of $4,000 for maintenance of the West
Side hospital by the state, and IS, 75C
TO apply on the mortgage. and stated
that an ambulance was needed at the
| hospital.
The possibilities of Kcyser Valley as
an industrial centre were also dis
| cussed and several other matters OF
lesser Importance, after which the board
adjourned