The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1910-01-21
WHAT HAS BEEN ACC0haptl tlSnED
BY the Present City Administration
Ourinq Two Years Of Active Work.


While it is the natural habit of
many to discredit the efforts of 9TH
ers and to "throw cold water" on the
actual work in behalf of city by
officials in charge, we believe II
candid survey of the accomplish
ments of the present city admini-
stration during the term of mount b.
ency is worthy a brief mention, that
all may study, reflect and more fully
realize the work done in behalf of a
more beautiful, a more healthful,
more progressive Virginia, as found
in the following abbreviated men.
ton:
The cattle aud horses have been
kept off the streets, making it pos.
sible to plant trees, improve lawns
and make of Virginia more attrac-
tive city of homes.
The books of the city have been
audited for term of years, all be-
ing found correct with the excep.
ton of very few minor errors.
The extensive fire alarm system
has been paid for:
The new Gilbert road has been
opened and improved to the extent
Of $500, making of the thorough
fare one of the most appreciated
arteries of trade leading to the city.
A sidewalk to the cemetery has
been laid and pair for, an appreciat.
ed improvement.
Three and three-fourths miles of
new sidewalks have been laid in the
residence districts of the city, while
about one mile of boulevarding has
been done and walks rebuilt. In
addition to this has been the laying
of cement walks the entire length
of Chestnut street from Central to
Railroad avenues on either side.
A new tire engine and hook and
ladder truck of the latest and most
improved types have been installed
and the fire department equipment
made second to none, a fact to which
is attributed the the decrease in fire
insurance rates.
A steam road roller of ten tons
weight and new road piow of the
heaviest improved pattern has been
installed.
A new tool house for the accom-
mediation of city tools and machin
cry has been built.
A commodiouslcxtension to the
city hall buildirehes been praea
'ically completed: making of this
building connections structure
for the temporary housing of the
range district court and the ultin-
ate use of this city. for needed pur.
poses.
Fire engine docks have been con.
structed at various points along the
shores of our lakes, making water
supply easy of access in case of fire.
Fire apparatus loading docks
have been built at the differen de
pots that the FIRE engine may be
loaded quickly for transportation
to adjacent cities in case of need.
The bond issue of 1895 has been
wiped off the slate, being paid in
full. This bond issue was in the
sum of $4,000, and some 5000 in
interest was paid thereon during
the time the bonds were permitted
to run.
The Chestnut street paving as.
sessments were all collected and
this account against the city has
been checked out.
! Twenty-six lots in block 43 have
been secured for city park purposes,
and the acquisition now bids fair
to be in demand for court house
purposes at an increase in price OF
several thousand dollars above the
amount paid.
Three new additions have been
taken into the city, and the needs OF
these new sections attended to- in
many ways.
Fifteen new hydrants have been
installed at advantageous points
more carefully protecting outly
ing property.
! Nine new arc lamps have beer
added at points considered neces
sary.
Three miles of water main exten
sions have been laid or ordered il
during the two years covered.
City scales have been installed
An appreciated improvement.
Wyoming and " alnut streets hav'
been graded and greatly improved
making of these thoroughfare
slightly streets.
3 Two miles of sanitary sewers hav
been laid aud nearly three miles o
storm sewers have been added. /
system of garbage cans has ais
added much to the sanitary cond
tions.
The old pest house has been cor
demned, the lots and building sol
: at a good price aud new Detentio
, Hospital erected, replete with moo
eru Improvements and designed t
t care for patients in a proper mar
!. ner.
r, Meat and milk inspectors hav
been authorized by ordinance an
y appointed.
It An up to date system of accoun
e ing has been installed, and at thj
% time an order is given for all sui
plies in each department.
Two ice riuks for the derelictio
:. of the Young American have bee
provided, and the youngsters al