Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1909-04-09

eral articles have been published, from
persons who desire Il location. other
than the old site. while those favorinS
the site on which the Old Courthouse
stands, have remained silent. This is a
matter of much Importance to the tax
payers Of the county at large, As well rs
to the people of Elko in particular; and
Just TO call the attention of the tax
payers Of the county to this. let US con.
slider some things that may be seriously
discussed and criticised, after the matter
is finally settled.
In the first place, all are agreed that
there is not sufficient ground belonging
to the county. in the old site, on which
to build such an imposing structure as
the new courthouse will be; this al
that more ground must be purchased.
Again, if the new courthouse is built on
courthouse must be torn down; which
would be an economic waste of valuable
and costly property, and a total loss TO
the county of many thousands of dollars.
If the new courthouse is built on the
old site, il would be 50 near the rail
road, that the noise Of passing trains,
would seriously interfere with the bust.
ness of the court, while in session. as
has beer bitterly complained of in the
past.
site is, that the ground is soaked with
foul matter from many ~cess.pools and
vaults of o~ut-houses; besides, to build
the new courthouse on this site, would
necessitate putting it in an obscure
place, and behind other and smaller
buildings, so that the best effect that
such a building would give the town
and county. would be practically lost.
Many strangers have noticed our
magnificent county hospital, set on 4
hill, which silently speaks Volumes Of
praise, for the apparent public spirit of
tho community this alone is of untold
value, in building up n town or n com.
munity.
Our town is growing, and has about
reached the limit toward the east, and
is rapidly spreading out toward the
north, and before many years shall have
past. the hill to the north of Elko will
be dotted with many nice and modern
residences. People from other places
are coming to Elko to make homes. and
public spirit demands, that public
buildings, such as to the new court
hnrSn yCIi hn Ghnull la i,..n{n1 nj
rantageously from all standpoints, the
pride of the community demands this.
This end n only be accomplished by
putting such buildings ON a hill. with
an ample yard that can be beautifed
with grass and trees, so that generations
to come. may point with pride to the
public spirit, shown by those who have
had charge of such work. We are not
building for ourselves alone. o many
of Us, whose hairs are becoming grey.
will pass from this stage of action, and
Others will take our places. Shall We
allow them to charge us with narrow
and selfish motives, in the selection of
undesirable and unsuitable locations for
slightly and imposing public buildings,
that will be used by future generations
We hope not. Let US consider the
financial side of this question. The
amount of ground contiguous to the
present site, is far too small: while by
going two blocks to the north, on the
hill, several locations. admirably
situated, can be purchased at n nominal
figure. Thereby saving to the taxpay
ers, a large amount of money, beside.
saving to them the loss Of the present
valuable county buildings. The cas-
end OF block %. affords the hest ant
most signify location. that can be found
There are other locations, by Far
superior TO the old one, in blocks 90
90 and 80.
We have interviewed many heav,
taxpayers. from nearly every valley il
the county, and without exception, the,
have expressed their Judgment and lie
sire, to see the new courthouse place,
upon the hill north of town, some o
whom mentioned, with especial favol
block 30, for the reason that it is bnt it'll,
further from the business part of towr
than the old site, yet far enough so tina
the noise of passing trains, would no
disturb the business of court while il
session, that 1t commands n fine view O
the surrounding valley and town. is n.
near the couter of town, east and west
as a be found. is high and dry fol
drainage. the soil is good, grass ant
trees will grow nicely, the building
will present an imposing figure; it /.
easy OF access. lastly but not least. IL ca,
be purchased for II trine over $1,000. 90
for the whole block.
Some persons favoring the old site
argue that the ground Of the old sit,
was donated and decided to the county
for courthouse only, and to build m,
now courthouse or any other site would
cause the ground to revert to the rail.
road company, IL this be true. 1t is good
and sufficient reason for letting tho old
courthouse remain where IL is. as .l,e
county will still have usc for II far
county DurDDSna aud Ihr,a .a1.i, At.