Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-16

June.
Sewers.
The sewer system Of. the city should
be improved and extended as the
finances will permit but no extensive
work such as is needed can be under
taken without great expense. The
records show q balance Of over $1,000
outstanding against citizens for as
sessments levied for sewer construc-
ton in the past.
kennebec Bridge.
The superstructure of the kennebec
bridge should be scraped ana painted
this year.
Sidewalks.
Good sidewalks are of the utmos.
importance TO the general public and
I recommend that special attention be
given to this subject by the incoming
administration.
Street Lighting.
Augusta is well lighted and it is no:
anticipated that any considerable ex-
penditure will be required for this
purpose the coming year.
Departments.
This administration will be judged
by the efficiency Of the various de-
partments The people are interest
ed In the amounts raised for the vari-
Gus expenditures, but they are mucn
more interested in the manner in
which the money is spent The peo-
pie must be assured and have a right
to expect. that the appropriations are
being expended wisely and in bust
neSSlike manner.
City Forester.
Much OF the beauty of the city de-
ponds upon its trees. If there are no
trees the city is desolate and forbid
ding. Augusta is particularly fortu-
nate in the possession of many trees
which line its streets. Many of these
trees are within the street limits. They
are attacked by numerous insects and
liz many ways liable to destruction,
and l ask you TO consider the adj
visibility of creating the Office of city
forester, whose duties it shall be 70
care for all city trees and to plant
trees where advisable. Tie services
Of such an official could also be at the
disposal of private citizens desirin 2
reliable forestry work performed.
Tax Rate.
The tax rate must depend largely
upon the result of the audit of city
finances. There are many improve
ments 10 be made, if we find ourselve.;
III position to expend the require |
sums. The present depression in
business makes lower tax rate ad-
visable if good business practice COM
mends such change.
Conclusion.
And So we meet after the conflict o.
political division to attend to the ad-
n?inistration of the government of our
city. Our work is important and
merits our best efforts. We must for
get political differences and work in
harmony, giving our best efforts to
our city which has honored us.
The election Of officers was the next
in order. Messrs. Wilson, Nash and
Hanson were appointed a committee
to receive, sort and count ballots. The
election of each officer was by the
same figures in practically all cases.
Alderman Brown being absent, the
vote was 16 Republicans against Z
Democrats. The city clerk was in q
few cases instructed to cast one ballot
for the lone candidate.
City Officers Elect
City clerk-Burleigh Martin.
City treasurer and collector-Roy l..
Wardweu.
Assessor for three years-W. r.
Ayers.
Assistant assessors-Ward /, Walter
Kimball: Ward 2. George c. Mulliken:
Ward 8. S. S. Webster; Ward 4, p.
Poulin; Ward s. Eugene Bennett;
Ward s. E. J. Drury; Ward I. Charles
r. Smith: Ward S, A. Z. Harding.
City marshal-E. D. Harwood.
City solicitor-M. e. SawtelIe.
City physician-Dr. D. T. Berube.
Street engineer-A. G. Norcross.
Street commissioner, Western dis.
trict-W. S. Knowles.
Street commissioner. Eastern dis
trict-J. G. Longfellow.
Park commissioner. years-Dr w.
Scott Hill.
City auditor-W. T. Emerson.
Truant officer-Charles Brunette.
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