The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-08
pany. Thus the advantages of transpor
taton tell their own story
CITY GOVERNMENT.

pany. Thus the advantages of tranSpor-
tation tell their own story.
CITY GOVERNMENT.
Goldsboro has an excellent municipal
government, strong, aggressive, progress
sive. The chief executive, whose photo
graph adorns this page, is product Of
the city being born within her confines
some % years ago. He is a growing
young man OF sterling character, held in
highest esteem by the people of the city
and county, having already served them
as county treasurer and as a member of
The State Legislature, being found true
AID steadfast in every walk in life. The
first year of Mayor Hoods reign is rapid
y drawing to close. 1t has been one
cf marked progress in every respect.
Backed as ne is by strong ,A1dermanic
9oafi determined in the progress of the
city much has been accomplished within
,Ie year that the future historian will
POINT to with pride. Within the year
bonds for graded school improvements
in the sum of $4,000 have been adopted
and bonds in the sum of $1,000 for mu-
nicipal ownership of city hall and market
house, water works, electric lights and
improvements of streets have likewise
marked increase in population-a recent
census establishing the fact that Colds
boro's population today is 1922, COM
posed of 1902 white and $500 colored.
During this space more than $4,000 has
been expended in the city in the erection
of new residences, store buildings and
manufacturing plants. These things
speak in glowing terms of the progress
of the city. Soon the city, having foated
her bond issue. will own the water sys-
tenn and the electric light station, the
number of miles of paved streets will be
increased and there will be a handsome
city hall and market house.
The value of real and personal proper
ty as listed for taxes shows an Increase
for the year Of $4,000 tax values today
being: Real estate, $1,250,757; personal
property, $1,35S. 1920, making a grand
total of $2,609. 50909. Present tax limit
60 cents on property s1,95 on poll.
WATER WORKS SYSTEM
Already In operation and soon to pass
into the hands of the city it is very
thorough one and enjoying a large pat
ronage The source of supply is Little
river and is inexhaustible. Water rates
by the city the rates can be reduced. The
city already furnishes power for manu-
featuring purposes, and having abund-
ance of water and large pumping capacity
additional power can be supplied.
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
The city is prettily lighted by arc and
incando scent lights. The plant, while of
considerable power, is hardly sufficient
for present and growing demands, hence,
additional power will in the near future
be put in. AS the franchise carries with
it the privilege of railway rights, it is
suggested later on that car line, being
necessity will be inaugurated.
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
The system in vogue is electric and too
much cannot be said in praise of the de-
partment, which is a volunteer one. Suf-
flee it to say, where duty calls or danger
Goldsboro's brave fire laddies will be
found battling to save life or property.
TELEPHONE.
Goldsboro has a well ordered telephone
exchange and enjoys the benefits of long
distance telephone connections
WEEKLY PAY ROLL.
1t is conserVatively estimated that
$4,000 are paid out in salaries every
week This means that her people are
employed.
SCHOOLS.
When a man seeks a change of resi-
dence the uppermost thing in his mind is
the benefits to be derived from the school
advantages. Indeed, he has no desire to
lOcate where his family would be denied
lie benefits of a good school. The
growth in population at GOldsboro is in
no little measure due to the advantages
Of her excellent system of graded schools
Every Goldsborian rejoices in the educa-
ti0pal advantages of GOldsboro and points
With pride to the splendid system. Con-
nccted with the graded schools of Colds
boro is a remarkable bit of history, to-
Wit: the school is not only the pioneer