The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1922-08-14
CITY SELLS FIRE
STATION I'D OTTO
DOCTOR M'NEELY
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ted to make study OF the situ-
alton and Sreporta the matter for
final action at the next regular
meeting ofsthe board. III
A citizen from Fourteenth
street appeared and reminded the
board that paving is desired out
his way also D irector Arnett
was OF the opinion that temper
airy repairs could be made to the
street which would putit in good
shape until next spring when It
could be paved. Paving this fall
was preferred, however, the prop
erty-owner declared. Mr.. Arnett
was INSTRUCTED to confer with the
property-ownerS and see what
suitable action could be taken.
II. w. Stoneking asserted that
sewer conditions out Norval street
way are lamentable and suggest
ed that the directors take some
immediate action to relieve the
situation. He was informed by
Director Morris that sewer pipes
are already on the grounds and
that the city workmenswillI be on
the job within the next ten days
| Johntown Mayor" Present.
Harry Fleming known as "the
mayor of Johntown," appeared be-
1fore the board with "a number Of
requests from citizens living on
| the eastern end of Ninth street.
He wanted two street-lights for.
the road leading to JohntoWn but
lcompromised by accepting one Tor
the time being He then urged
| the laying Of a boardwalk and
was Informed that his request
would be given every considera-
ltion possible. Upon his declara-
ton that the streets needing
l"shaving'' out Ninth street way,
! he was informed that the city's
"scythe-man'' would be sent out
i'm m ediately.
! Director Morris was given per-
mission to spend $1,000 to carry
on sewer work on Hopewell road
and. Speedway. His plans Tor
| lowering water lines on Fourth
avenue were also approved d.
rector Morris stated that the gas
company has some old metal pipe
| for sale and suggested the pur-
chase of some of it to be used Tor.
drains. This plans was also APP
approved by the directors.
Other items included in Director
Morris report follow: The pumo
purchased to feed the boiler at the
pump station has arrived, is salts
! factory and is COW being installed.
excavations at the pump station
have been made and the cofferdam
planned will be put in this Week
Flew Fire Station Planned.
Mayor William w. Conway and
City Engineer Miller were instruct
cd to make plans and specifications
| for the proposed East Park hre sta
ton The old building lsito be OIL
Tered for sale cas- soon as the plans
are completed, it was stated this
morning
Fred Stubs, negro, appeared be
fore the board, asking for license
to conduct a hotel over Stemple's
newsstand opposite the postoflce.
HE was requested to fill out an APP
|plication in the regular form and
! present it at the next meeting of
the board.
City Clerk Luke Arnett reported
THAT J. l.. Leech had come to the
city hall during the last week and,
J Notwithstanding the city clerks
protest, had removed his name
from a petition asking for. the paw
ing of Raymond street.
Mr.. Arnett had been absent frora
the office, he stated, when Mr..
Leech called. He is said to have
called for the Raymond street petit
ton and, when it was given him.
to have erased his signature.
ST told him. reported Mr.. Arnett
tlrfS morning, s'that the petition
was not an official record of the
city and that he could not remove
his name. He said he. wanted to
see tie street paved but that he
did not want to see one side only
paved, as he understood was to be
done told him this was not the
case and that both sides are to be
paved
Wants Dog Tax Back.
| City Clerk Arnett presented a
| complaint from p G. Cain, asking
that S2-20 paid by him for dog
tax be refunded. Mr.. Cain as
serts that his dog was taken to
the crematory and killed within
tw enty-hours, when, under the
rules, it should have been held
! for at least ten days before being
killed.
IIn his conversation with Mr..
]. Arnett. Mr.. Cain stated that he
| had paid $3.50 to a policeman
for his tax on the dog. Mr.. Arnett
declared that this money had not
been turned over to him. He was
advised to make an Investigation
and, If Mr.. Gains statements were
found to be correct, to refund the
I$2-20. 4s5eaH 4
Building Permits Issued.
The following building permits
lwere issued by the city directors:
OH. Browndeld by S. Q. Ros-
ser, agent, east side Of Spring
street, Fourth Ward; two-story,
| IT, ho- roajdopra twenty hv TWEEN
lty-four feet in SIZE: to cost $4,000.
c. E. Minor, north side Of Mary:
land avenue, between Euclid and
Fairfax STREETS, Second Ward; two
story, lumber residence, twenty
| five and one-haIf by thirty-two
| feet in size, to cost $500.
4 Fairmont Building, & I'm prove-