The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1910-12-17

The Elkton Improvement Associa-
ton held its regular December meet
ing in Council Hall on Monday cven-
ing, and several matters OF public in
terest were broachcd. H. nj. McCul-
Tough, Esq, acted as temporary Sec
retary and read the minutes Of the
November meeting, which were a.
proved w. H. Macldl from lflie
Committee on Sewerage, stated that
its report as 70 survey had been
presented to Council and might Be
adopted in the near future. Ricketts,
Nelson said it seemed to him that Is
mere matter OF courtesy Council
should INFORM the Association as to
what action, if any, it purposed taxi
ing on the suggested purchase OF q
horse and cart for the use Of the
town. Th ehorse would be Of special
service TO the Fire Department lust
now and during the rest Of the winter
He moved that the secretary write for
the required information. Adopted.
President Haines announced the
standing committees under the Scope
and Plan OF the Association work a.
follows:
On Improving the Appearance and
Beautiiying the Town--the present
Street Committee ,continued--Franl
R. Scott, chairman; o. c. Giles. Vic
tor R. Bennett. Edward Deiberts and
Rev. Dr. John McElmoyle.
On Town Sanitation-the present
Committee continued-Dr. H. A. Nit
chell, chairman; Albert Constable.
George McQuilkin, w. c. Feehly and
Howard Vincent.
On Library or Reading Room-H.
M. Mccullough, chairman; DIR. w. T..
Morrison. #. w. Williams, w D.
Bratton and HI. d. Lee.
On Child Life, Play Grounds. ETC.
Ricketts, Nelson, chairman; William
5. Evans, Rev William SchouIer. C..
+. Finck and George A. Blake.
On Industries, etc.--George r. Ash.
chairman; F. P. Price, Elmore Deibert.
{. B. Finley, Jr., and H. Frank Wit
worth
Executive Committee-President F.
I. Haines, chairman. and the chair
men of the foregoing committees
Frank X. Scott, DIR. II. A. Mitchell. n
M. Mccullough, Ricketts, Nelson and
George X. Ash.
In reference to the dredging OF Lit
tie Elk Creek at the Landing, it was
stated that w. H. Mackal had writ
ten to Congressman Coyington on the
subject who replied that provision for
survey for the work had been made
Ill this years River and Harbor Bill.
and efforts would be made to have ar,
item Tor the dredging inserted in next
years bill. Howard Vincent suggest
led that each tenant or property own
er could do public service by prompt-
ly having the snow cleared from their
pavements President IIaines said he
had.tsafned that there was no town
ordinance upon this subject and
thought Councils attention should be
called to the matter. A recent acci-
dent led to the discussion of the con-
| dition Or the Court House yard. which,
might cause possible damage suits for
personal injuries. President Haines
suggested that the County Commits
sloners be asked to remedy the situa-
ton by grading or otherwise. Guard
rails were also suggested DIR. lamar
SAID the snow should be promptly
cleared from the yard and steps, and
/. w. Williams that an electric light
be put on the yard and kept lighted.
Herman Jeffers spoke OF the block
ing OF the crossings in West Elkton
by freight cars while shifting to the
annoyance OF pedestrians and drivers
OF vehicles, and the danger OF children
who climb over or pass between or
under the cars. The penalty for such
| blocking is. two weeks suspension OF
the parties responsible, and it could
easily be remedied w. H. Mackall
said a relief siding was needed and
could be provided at little expense,
| he matter was referred to the Exc
cutive Committee, as was also the
matter OF having the o.45 p. m. train
south made flag stop. John w.
Scott said the putting out of the street
| lights around midnight should be
stopped; also referred to the Execu-
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