Evening journal., 1921-11-15
MAKE WORK BY
PAVING STREETS
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ployed. that led the directors at
their meeting last evening to decide
to go ahead with the work.
The cemetery property faces on
Adams. Madison and Jefferson Sta
for over $500 ilneal fec; and the
construction Of the sidewalks viii
entail much excavatng and filling.
The work will require the consruc-
tlon OF about 10000 cubic feet OF
artificial paving. and employ much
labor
The Cemetery Company, through
Mr.. Richardson. was the first to re-
ply 70 the recent communication sent
10 over 200 property owners by the
department. Following Mr.. Rich
ardson's statement concerning the
intentions OF the company. the sec
retary read a communication from
John J.. Hanley, who owns property
on the east side OF Market street. be-
tween Thirty-hfth and Thirty-sixth
streets. agnifying his willingness TO
have his property front paved. He
suggested the department procure
estimates on the work Of construct
ing this sidewalk, each property
owner to pay his proportonate share
OF the cost. He said ne was willing
70 have this done but did not have
the time 10 attend 20 q himself.
The following letter WAS sent out
by the department this week in ac-
cordance with the suggestion OF the
Chamber OF Commerce, Rotary and
Kiwanis Clubs made al last week 4
meeting OF the directors;
Dear Sir-A concerted effort Is
/ being made by this department. en-
dorsed and encouraged by the
I Chamber Of Commerce. the Kiwanis
Club and the Rotary Club TO inn
prove the conditions OF the side
walks in this city. through repairs
TO old pavements and the laying OF
new ones. where none now exist.
The object Of this movement if
threefold: First. as a matter OF civic
improvement. and TO carry out the
requirements OF the law that al
property within the limits OF the
city Of Wilmington shall be paved
and curbed by tho owner and by hin
kept in good condition
Second. We consider as a yer,
important factor, the prevention o.
accidents TO pedestrians who
through lack OF proper sidewalks a
many locations. are forced 10 usl
the roadway OF streets. directly II
the line Of heavy vchicular traffic.
Third. providing employment a
this particular time for as many o
, the city's unemployed as possible.
You are the owner OF the prop
erty ............. .........s. ....'
the sidewalk abutting which shoul
be ............ at once
, THE present condition of yot
sidewalk at the above location Is
violation Of the law. This Depar
= ment has no desire 20 enforce a
y legal measures in this case, and
n you, as a citizen Of the city. who
n interest. we believe you have
. heart, we present this as a matter
n duty, that you have same proper
3. paved.
n The Employment Service Burea
estimates the number r'mploye
Q in this city A. FIVE thousand, most
Il unsktlied labor. Many OF these q
g rether with their wives and lit
y children. will be subject 10 CHART
o this winter. unless some assistanf
!. can be given them In the way
a employment. No self-respecting ma
o. or woman desires charity. Here
d A chance for you TO help.
by starting this work at ono
q and employing as many men, VIII
s are out OF work. as possible. ever
- dollar you expend will help TO r.
k ueve this serious condition and hel
C them 10 meet the added burden
!. the cold winter weather withoi
:. asking for charity. II will also
u a means. toward civic improvement
d and public safety.
e I'VE wish TO impress upon you u
a. need for prompt action on accoul
= Of the lateness OF the season
? We are prepared TO give 20
3. upon request, your proper lines al
IS grades. in accordance with our reg
9. lations. Should you desire It. '
$. will assist you in securing labor al
m supervising your work"
r. Signed.
Board Of Directors OF the Sire
IL and Sewer Department"
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