Ashland weekly tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1919-1924, 1921-11-02

by Mayor Lamklni ufhhtS PRSs re-
CARDS Lithia park as the natural
.aboA of all wild things" and es-
pecially bears. 1t was stated that
facilities for keeping the bears were
lacking at Grants Pass and 1t was
suggested that Ashland could dig
a cave and keep the bears very nice
ly." Apparently fearing the raven
Gus appetites of the bears when
they "growed up" the city dads de-
INJURED, looked with doubt upon the
matter, and decided to place the re-
sponsibllity on the park commission,
stating in the form OF q conventional
foot note that Mr.. Butler, park COM
missioner, had at one time seriously
objected to bears in Lithia park.
A bill for electric wire for ST.
793.4S was approved by the council
after presentation by the electric
light department.
Stating that bill of $l,73O.75
for installation of chlorination plants
In Ashland creek was in excess of
the quoted price, the city recorder
was authorized by the city council
to make payment of $1,692 for such
work.
In discussion that developed
concerning the preparation OF the
chlorinatlon plants, Earl Hosler,
water superintendent, stated he did
not believe the use of water-purify-
ing equipment was necessary at this
time of the year. 1t was pointed out
that the danger from impure water
existed during the freshet periods Of
Ashland creek.
"Of course" said Mr. Hosler, "dif-
ferent conditions exist now than at
any other previous time. Travel up
the canyon has increased yearly and
there has been more travel this year
than at any time previous.
Councilman Shinn objected to dis
continuing use of the chlorination
plants until an analysis of the water
could be made. Mr. Hosler was re-
quested to obtain further informa-
ton on the condition of the water
at the present time before under
going the purifying process, such
data to be used as basis for de-
cision regarding the continued oper-
alton of the plants this winter.
The expense OF purchasing a new
bookkeeping machine for the city
recorders office at a cost OF $476.70
will be paid jointly by the water and
electric light departments and will
not be paid from the general fund,
according to a decision OF the coun-
Gil.
Alleging that the corrugated iron
building on North Pioneer avenue
between North Main and c streets.
now occupied by a blacksmith shop,
is both insanitary and unsightly, a
petition signed by property owners
in that vicinity and requesting that
the building be removed was present
et to the council. The matter was
referred to the sanitary committee
for investigation.
Mrs. A. r. Gregory, property
owner near the alleged nuisance,
charged that the blacksmith build
ing and storeroom were in such con-
ditlon they should be removed in
the interests Of more slightly city.
The petition urged a general clean
up, stating that water seepage from
underground Lithia springs pipes in
that vicinity caused malaria
holt."
Dr.. Matte Shaw, one OF the pro-
testing property owners, appeared in
person before the council and cited
instances where she claimed to be
at disadvantage in keeping her
property clean because of the black
smith shops proximity.
Some time ago sold the city
property for the improvement of the
street and afterward made a second
sale of fifteen feet frontage for the
purpose of widening the street"
1t was stated the city had not
taken action to properly widen the
street as provided. Councilman
Shinn said that the council might be
censured for neglecting to fill up the
street. The matter Of improving the
street was referred to the street
committee.
Considerable discussion developed
over the dumping of refuse in the
vicinity of the blacksmith shop, it
being stated the city had used the
ground for such purpose. Street
Commissioner Fraley denied the
charge, claiming the only dirt he
knew about was that hauled from
the recent excavation at the Presby-
terian church. The presbyterian
dirt" Mr.. Fialey intimated, was
good dirt"
A petition requesting that extern
sion Of Scenic drive roadway be
given attention near the Watson
King property was presented by
Miss Winifred Watson. 1t was re-
ferred to the street committee for
action.