The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-07-06
SILVER LAKE NEEDS
BLOOMFIELD COUNCIL Is
ASKED TO HELP.
Civic Awakening in That Section Be-
coming More Apparent-To Deed
Streets to Town.

A large delegation OF Silver Lake citi-
zens and members of the Soho Improve
ment Association, which has a member
ship of 214, the majority of whom are re-
sidents OF Belleville, attended a meeting
of the Bloomfield Town Council last night
and asked that. five electric lights pc
placed in Thomas, Alva and Edison streets
in that locality. Among the representa-
tives of the association were Lester Whit
field and James Rowbotham, who declared
that the above ~thoroughfares were badly
in need of improvements, especially lights.
They said that the people in the Silver
Lake section paid quite a sum into the
towns Golfers annually, and were entitled
to some consideration.
Councilman Farrand asked the commit
tee TO have the streets decided TO the town,
and various improvements would then no
doubt be made.
Town Attorney Hnlfpenny explained to
the committee the methods to be used in
securing consents for the deciding of the
streets to the town. He suggested tina
the name of the road now called Thomas
street be changed In the deed, as there
was already an accepted thoroughfare by
that name in the town.
The committee seemed much pleased at
the reception accorded 1t by Mayor SUIT
phen and the Councilmen.
Mr.. Sutphen said that the authorities
were ANXIOUS TO improve the conditions
now existing in Silver Lake.
The committee also complained of the
filthy condition of a ditch in Silver Lake.
The Board of Health will take the matter
up with the committee.
To Chase Auto speeders.
Councilman Farrand was authorized to
purchase two speedometers for use on
bicycles by the police in order to pursue
and determine the speed of automobilists
who might attempt to violate the law and
then try to escape. The authorities are
determined to break up the practise of
auto drivers In speeding their machines
through the streets away from the Centre
Councilman Murray said that wires were
destroying the shade trees at Liberty and
Walnut streets and Clerk Johnson was In
structed 10 write to the proper persons
and order the wires taken down.
Councilman Unangst was authorized tC
consult with property owners along the
upper park in regard to the placing OF
trees or the latter.
to purchase a computing machine at q
cost of $3.50 to be used by the Board OF
Assessors. Auditor, Tax Collector and 9th
over the purchase of the machine. Mayor
Sutphen was inclined to object to the
named, and Councilman unangst wanted
the matter laid over for the time being,
He offered an amendment to- that effect
TO the motion made by Councilman Davis
that the machine be purchased. No one
seconded IT. however, SO he withdrew it.
Assessor Raab said that the machine
would greatly facilitate the work Of tbs
board.
Town Attorney Halfperny reported that
back taxes on the Mrs. eJnnie Lockwood
property, in Glenwood avenue, amounting
to s605. 10, had been paid.
Callahan Two Minutes Late.
Bids for the construction of sidewalk:
in different parts of the town were re
ceived from John D~ougherty and were
referred to the proper committee. A bio
from M. J. Callahan for the same wa
( Not opened, as 1t was received at so
D. m, just two minutes too late.
Councilman Murray spoke of the neccs
sity Of constructing cobble cutters In diff
ferent parts of the town In order to pre-
vent the running of roadways by heavy
rains.
Councilman Farrand agreed with him
and Clerk johnson was instructed to ad'
vertise for bids for the construction OF
1900 llneal feet of cobble cutters.
On motion of Councilman Fredericks
Clerk Johnson was authorized to adver
tise for bids for the construction Of stone
sidewalks on the north sides Of Park AND
reported that during the month OF june
there had been twenty-nine arrests and
$50 collected in fines.
A communication was received from
Miss Josephine D.. Davis secretary of thu
Town Improvement Association. regarding
bugs destroying maple trees, and the road
committee was authorized to purchase g
spraying machine to the pests
if possible.
The failure of the Public Service Cor
poration TO stop its cars at Thomas, Alva