Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1909-07-20
Municipal Water to be a Reality.
THE VILLAGE CORPORATION so VOTED LAST
T1ONDAY EVENING.

lowing this, much of it informal, as to
the measurements of the water made
last summer. Mr.. Wright stated in
answer to question that he had never
measured the flow of Stony Brook.
by S. P. Maxim, A. z. Shurtleff and
others, but the exact measurements
we're not at hand.
Finally, the motion to pass over the
article not having been seconded, A. E.
Shurtleff made a motion that the South
Paris Village Corporation establish q
municipal water system in accordance
with the provisions Of the act. This
motion was carried on a show of hands,
none voting against it.
The second part of the article related
to the raising of money, and there was
considerable discussion over this. Mr..
| Wright expressed the opinion that the
system could not be built for the limit
named in the act of ten per cent of the
valuation, or little over $4,000. Mr..
Morton commended that it could. The
fact was considered at some length that
We know nothing about what the cost Of
the Norway Water Co.'s property will
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| will leave US inside the limit after bring
ing the water from the brooks to the vii
lage.
N. D. Bolster said that he was in favor
of this water scheme if it could be done
reasonably. He thought patience was
perhaps needed, and inquired If there
had been any consideration of the posi-
BILE demands for damages by the mill
owners.
Mr.. Morton replied that in his opinion
the damage to the mill owners, by the
amount of water we should use, taken
from the stream several miles above the
mills. would be very slight.
Z. Fl. Marshall moved that the rest of
the article be laid on the table, but the
motion was not seconded. A. Z. Shurt-
left moved that we raise sum sufficient
to pay the expense of installing the sys
tenn, not exceeding ten per cent of the
last valuation.
Mr.. Morton said If we don't do this
now, we never shall do it.
The question is, said w. j. Wheeler,
do we want water, or don't we want
water9 Lisbon Falls wasn't afraid to
vote for water last Saturday night. Let
us not be afraid to vote for water.
Mr.. Shurtleff's motion was then car
ried by good vote, two hands being put
up in opposition.
The rest of the evenings business was
transacted more rapidly, and without
much discussion. In the matter of
bonds, it was voted to issue so, 900 in
per cent $40 coupon bonds, interest pay
able semi-annually, $4,000 in 500 de-
nominations. 5000 in $500 denomina-
tions, and $4,000 in $1,000 denomina-
tions.
For committee to have charge of the
construction, W. j. Wheeler moved that
the old water committee be named
Arthur z. Forbes of the committee asked
to be excused, and George A. Briggs was
substituted, the committee then stand
ing, George r. Morton, A. Z. Shurtlef,
Charles W. Bowker, w. b. Young, John
A. Scott, John j. Emelsy and George A.
Briggs.
For a committee 10 have charge OF is
suing the bonds, the following commit
tee was appointed: y. ID. Bolster. j. II.
Bean, Walter L Gray. Alton C. Wheeler,
J F. Plummer, Frank A. Shurtleff, Will
liam j. Wheeler, George X. Morton.
The meeting adjourned about 10
o'clock.
In accordance with the action OF the
meeting. the committee will proceed as
soon as practicable according to the
plans prepared, lay a supply pipe from
the brooks 20 point somewhere near
Ho0per's Ledge, build there a concrete
reservoir, and bring the water by large
main 20 Market Square. 10 the mean
time negotiations will be opened with
the Norway Water Company for the
purchase Of it, property In town. This
the corporation must purchase IL the
company desires 20 sell. The company
has already informally expressed itself
as willing 10 sell. IL an agreement on
price Is not reached within three months,
the matter may be referred 10 three com
missionsrs 10 be appointed By Judge
Savage. Their award will be binding on
both the water company and the village
corporation.