The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1902-12-19

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cellcd in tho county. His corn crop is yer
large.
The subject of the evening. Which ro:t
shall we take from ChurChvilc to Havrc d
Grace" was then introduced
MIR. MOorcS stated that as the Commission
crS have under consideration the cX tcnsion ,
J the Woolscy road, and as there was some di
ference of opinion concerning the best rout
. to take, he thought it would he we'll to re
the views of the members OF the club AM
their guests. Said he: when l first rcat
MIR. Woolsey.'s will was inclined to the Mud
town route, but have changed NV mind il
favor of the Hopewell route for various rea
SONS. First-the Hopewell road is the mos
direct; it serves more people; it has the fines
scenery and more solid foundation on which
to build Put good stone, arch bridg
over Barnes run. Don't go off and spenc
money with the Yankee bridge builders
when we have the best stone and material a
home"
Prof. Johnson, of the Maryland Geological
Survey. under whose supervision the survey
OF both routes from Churchvic made
gave some very interesting data conccrnin.
each route. The distance from Churcllvi le tC
Worthington's Corner via Level was given as
2+,3OOfcct, and via Aldino -. 900 feet ma king
the Level route about GOO feet shorter. Prot
| Johnson stated that the accessibility OF ma
tcrial and saving in grading would make Tho
| Aldino route cheaper to construct by about
| $4,000. The heavy grading on Barnes Hill
| would account for the principal increase in
over the run would add something more to the
| cost. The estimated cost by Level WAS
| S23. 900 and by Aldino $50, 900.
| Mr.. VanBibbcr-'I am very familiar with
both roads. We want a road that will he
the greatest benefit to the greatest number
| The Level road is thickly settled. with a large
| tributary section of rich and fertile country.
extending beyond Darlington. The Mud
town road is not thckly settled, nor has it
on the south side a thickly settled tributary.
| In my Judgment. the Level route is tar prefer
! able. and matter of 1000 should not
| weigh against selecting it,
| MIR. Rouse-"I agree with Mr.. NanBibbcr' :
large section. and the road bottom between
! ChurChville and Level is better. The Midtown
road is a white oak soil think good founda-
| ton must count for much i'll building a road
| would, by all means, advocate the Level road
| because it is better soil, serves larger number
! of people and is the most direct"
MIR. Bruns-"Am not well acquainted with
| these roads, but would advise building the road
on the plan of benefttiug the most people.
| There many feeders to the Level road. !
hope to live long enough to see all leading roads
macadamized.''
| Mr.. Robinson--''I agree with what these gen
tlemen have said. Don't think it is fair to
charge the cost Of bridge at Barnes run to this
improvement. This should be done regardless
of the woolsey road. The Level road is one OF
the main arteries OF travel and think it the
best one to use. Later on the Aberdeen road
may be macadamized, and thus the general
public is best served.
MIR. Foard-"I live on the Level road, and of
course want il to come that way. There
many good reasons why it should. among them
there are churches, stores canneries and other
| important bodies and individual business
Germs along this road. 1t is the natural course
to follow. il is the shortest. Then persons
living along this road will contribute material
and money. Already about 81 900 has been sub
Scribed. Am glad to hear many here who
agree with me-
Mr.. Neutrality-suspicious. who have spoken
have plainly stated the situation. There
two things to consider, Ist, the cost. I'd, the
public convenience. The Level route is by far
preferable from the second standpoint. The
general benefit is far greater. This applies to
md Ntrt1 NufN tnyt
lying to the northeast. If this highway is con
struCted property value will increase. This will
not apply to the Midtown road, because OF soil
conditions. 1t will be cheaper to maintain the
Level road, and this should be considered 4
great mistake would be made if the Level route
; not uSed.'
Mr.. wysong-"From the standpoint of the
general taxpayer favor the Level route. More
people use this road and it would be cheaper
TO maintain. The people i'll that neighborhood
would help the cause il they would give literally
of money and material
William Silver-"The Level road would serve
large number of persons. In winter all that
section around Darlington and nearer points
could drive a mile or so further and strike
hard road to Bel Air. These people should be
considered. Mr. woolsey desired to benefit the
Darlington neighborhood, and as his estate is
not likely to be sufficient to realize his desires.
certainly the Level road will be the next hest
thing to do"
MIR. Streett-"when read the announcement
of the subject went over the two routes in my
mind and concluded that the Level route is the
DcSt. i lie discussion mere tonight COnnr1nS
this opinion. If the people living along that
route will help in the matter of cost this would
be important"
MIR. Sawyer-"when / read that the club
would consider the question before it tonight
thought that it was good thing to do. Its adj
vice is usually sound and il is well to take
interest in public matters. favor the Level
route. think Mr.. woolsey would require the
people along that route to help, if building it
that way costs more than the other"
MIR. Jacobs-'Everybody hear discuss the
matter advocate the Level The local
people are more concerned than anybody else,
As Bel Air and Havre de Grace people will be
served by either route"
Mr.. K. Harris Archer-"I have talked this
subject Tor year and urged local people to get
a petition. There are about families benc
fitted on the Midtown road while by Level You
benefit the entire country from Lapidnm to
Darlington, or about $50 families
Judge Maynadier-"I am sorry the Commits
SiOnerS are not here to hear this discussion. 1t
is evidently the opinion of this club that the
Level route should be used. While cannoteN
press an opinion as to either route, wish to
suggest that the Commissioners are looking ut
the matter solely from the view OF what is best
for the county. They are entitled to hear the
views of persons concerned The taxpayers ON
both routes ought to he heard but those oi
Norrisville and elsewhere have equal voice.
Mr.. IIanna-"l favor the Level route because
it is the main lhoroughfarc and the most direct
between Bel Air and Havrc de Grace. 1t is
good policy to improve highways along which
the lands are capable OF development. This
means additions TO the taxable basis. The pos
SlDintlcS Ill inns ulTcCtOu nchNllN III ldNpT
of the Level road. The soil conditions on the
Level road are believed to lie ofsuch character
that the road will be easily maintained after II
is built. This appeals to the general taxpayer.
The large number of persons benefited by the
Level road is strong factor i'll its favor.
Robert Archer. of IIarris-"I helped to survey
these routes. The Midtown road is very mar
row. not over IS feet i'll some places: while the
Level road is from 80 to 40 feet wide
Col. Lee-"I am not inclined to the views eN-
pressed here tonight have travelled to Havrc
lie Grace for 80 years. formerly used the Hope
! we'll road but for Is or 20 years have used the
Avondale and il was usually good. The Avon
dale road is wet in places but il can be drained
| and good turnpike can be constructed. There
| is material along that road to build il satisfac
| have one mile built towards Aberdeen, which
| MT. woolsey desired If prosperity follows
! these highways, then there is no reason why
! Avondale section would not blossom the
| rose
Mr.. Norris-"I did think there was hut one
| side to this question until heard Col Lee. But
| | was impressed with MIR William Silvers view
| that tho Level road would benefit the large sec
/ ton extending to Darlington. favor the Level
/ route.
Mr. Harry Silver-"I agree With Mr.. Norris
| exactly. The people from Conowingo to Iiavre
! de Grace will be benefited especially, while
/ persons travelling between Havre de Grace and
/ other parts of the county will have the most di-
rect route. favor building it by Level. The
/ increased property values will soon cover addi-
/ tional COSTS.
| MIR, Finnev-"I think if the Commissioners
are going to spend five thousand dollars in ad-
| ditiou to woolsey fund. then the general public
| have right to be heard concerning the routes
| to he taken. favor the Level road
| MIR. John S. Sladc unanimously elected
| an active member of the club.
Adjourned to meet at Mr.. Harry SilvcrS in
! January.