The Penn's Grove record., 1920-04-09
The Mayor Appoints
New Recorder
Walter Edgar to Succeed the
Late Judge" Duffy. Oak
Street to Undergo Needed
Repairs

The Mayor and Council met in regu-
lar session on Tuesday night. Those
in attendance were Mayor Samuel M.
Hunt, presiding, Councilmen Pyne,
Walker, Fahy, Keene, Borough Clerk
Walter A. Hunt, Treasurer David P.
Fcatherer, Road SUPERVISOR Jos. Sailor,
Cher Marshal A. B. Houseworth, Con-
tractor Keitzberger, Mr.. Steelman rep
resenting architect Adams and ]. Mil
ton Fcatherer, Cashier of the Penns
Grove National Bank, who reported
the bonds ready.
Donald J. McCloskey, being given
the privilege OF the floor, called atten-
ito. 10 the bad condition of the road
way on South Broad Street, near the
Moose Home. There are several large
holes in the surface of the street at this
point making vehicle traffic not only
very difficult but dangerous. The re-
pairs could be made at comparatively
slight expense and accidents averted.
The matter was referred to the street
committee.
The street committee was also di-
rected to buy as much broken stone
from contractor Kreitberger as he
could spare to be used in repairs to the
streets.
Road Supervisor Sailor called atten-
ton to various places turnout the Bor-
ough where after every heavy rain
water remained on the streets in som
cases making them impossible and
damaging property. This was due to
the fact that there was insufficient
drainage facilities. He cited a partic-
ular case Of this kind at the Ashcraft
property on South Broad street. Gull
verts should be put in at these places
connected with drains to carry the
water off. The street committee was
directed to communicate with different
foundries and learn what gratings to
cover the openings could be bought
for as it would be a good idea to have
them on hand.
An ordinance to prohibit ~discharging
water from cellars upon the streets
was submitted and passed first read
ing.
/. was suggested that if citizens
noticing unlighted street lights in their
different neighborhoods would notify
the Electric Company it would greatly
facilitate making repairs and putting
the lights in service. Often lights are
out several nights at a time before
being discovered.
Borough Treasurer D. P. Featherer
reported to the finance committee a
balance on hand of $4,115.13.
Cashier j.. Milton Featherer of the
Penns Grove National Bank said the
bonds for financing the new Borough
Hall had been received and were ready
for the signatures of the. officials n
the seal of the Borough. Interest on
these bonds dates from December LIST,
1919, and seven months interest will
be due on July 1st, 1920. During the
present year there will be another
payment of interest and liquidation of
three of the bonds, $4,000.
County Engineer Keasbey notif1ed
the Council that the repairs to Nam
street, to which his attention has been
called, would receive attention as soon
as he could get in touch with CHAIR
man Keen of the street committee.
Walter Edgar was appointed Bor-
OUCH Recorder by Mayor Hunt to I'LL
out the term of the late John K.
Duffy. The Council Immediately con-
frmed the appointment.
Bert Byrd, Marshal, was confirmed.
There were several nominations for
Marshal to succeed C. R. Russell, re-
signed. but final consideration was laid
over until the next meeting.
Contractor Kreitzberger reported
that work on the new Borough Hall
was progressing as rapidly as weather
conditions would permit. The Build.
ing Committee, which is composed OF
the Mayor and Council as a whole, also
reported that the work was being done
in a satisfactory manner.