Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-03-14

ual advantages from an educational
point of view, having Colby College.
Coburn Classical Institute. Mt. Mer1cl
Convent, a Business College, Parochial
Schools and an ideal public school sys-
tenn. As to its railroad advantages,
steam and electric. need not allude.
Now why so great a change in the
aspect of waterville in less than so
wears. It is because the then owners
of the land along the rivers either died
or had a change Of heart and eventual
Nv the great Lockwood Mill and other
industries became an assured fact.
with which came also increased reve-
nue. Of the Maine Central Railroad ne
cessitating larger shops and increased
train service. resulting in the great
gain in population as it now exists. To
be sure. the greatest gains are from
aliens. but we have them with us and
glad Of the fact as they are gradually
being educated to become true Ameri-
can citizens, and especially so with
their children who attend our public
schools, many of whom are the bright
est scholars in their classes For the
benefit Of all classes of citizens alike
then our efforts should be directed.
The principal thing handed over to
us from the outgoing administration is
the Hayden Brook Sewer. Owing to
the state Of my health and the in
clemency Of tho weather l have not
personally been able to look into the
matter but from my knowledge of the
situation we can do no less than TO
continue the extension of this sewer as
far as the funds available will war
rant. Your City Engineer recommends
the requirement of Main street, and
pavement Of Front street. over which
ii this is done, all loaded teams should
pass, which is worthy of considera-
ton. for although at the time it was
thought that Main street was being
paved correctly, Yet in the light OF
the present day it is, with its noise
and uncleanly aspect, known thai;
something better might be done. The
report OF the Board of Education as
rendered to the City Government and
becoming a part of the report Of the
city, is worthy of examination in
every detail and criticism if warranted
will be received.
Special attention is called to the re-
ports notably Of the Department of
the Poor and Of the Street Commits
sioner. Work on the lines herein
given it is proposed to continue. 1t is
a feeling Of satisfaction that our
streets have never been in better con-
dition than during the past year.
am very much afraid that had we
been in power the City would have
exercised it's rights as per its charter
when the garage of the Waterville
Motor Company was under considera-
ton, and insisted the front thereof be
pushed back so as to form a SYM
metrical line with the. rest CT College
lines as established by the Central
Fire Station. 1t might be we'll to in
quire whether or not it is now too late
for this Improvement.
II is nv ambition to have this City
so we'll known for its beauty, cleanli-
ness, character Of its people. and good
government that strangers Will seek
to pay it a visit and always in going to
or from resorts east, abide awhile
with U.S. We certainly have the right
hotel facilities to offer, as we'll as
beautiful drives and varied scenery in
any direction.
Nowadays a change has taken
place and instead of not caring
what the public desire. the idea is to
find out just what they do want and 80
cater to it as to meet with their ap-
probation. In this respect courtesy is
considered an asset. Just try 1t if you
want to see how far reaching it is.
Dear Reverend Edward Everett Hale.
how true are his great teachings ano
how much better the world would he II
they we're followed. Let us then look
un and not down and always be ready
to lend a hand.
The making of Waterville an ideal
CITY does not rest with the members
Of the City Government alone, but
with every citizen. There is an OLD
saying "a prosperous town is always
made up Of progressive people. not OF
srouchers and grumblers." And 1t Is
Herbert Spencer who says. The man
who expanding his energies wholly on
private affairs refuses to make trouble
about public affairs. p!uming hlmseN
on his wisdom in minding his own
business. is blind to the fact that his
own business is made possible only oE
maintenance OF a healthy social state
Let all citizens then. take hold Win
such aid as possible and let us see IL
something may not be attained FOR
Wateryille never before accomplished
Gentlemen. | await Your pleasure
Alderman Fulsifer and Councilman
Knauff were appointed committee to
receive sort and count votes.
T. 4. Letourneau was chosen city
clerk.
Sanger ~ Annis Was elected city
treasurer and tax collector.
Other officers elected.
city physicians-Dr. Ralph L. Key
nolds.
civ solicitor-C arroll \. Perkins
civ auditor-John L. Thomas.
CITY engineer and observation-disclosures
w. crawford.
street commissioned. u, EstE.
Memter Of Board Of -Assesscrs-F. A.
knauf
Assistant assessors-Ward l. Ralph
l.. Blunt: Ward =, Arthur Bickford.
Ward g w p Graves; Ward 4, Albert