Evening journal., 1922-09-06
news GOSSIP
OF new CASTLE
City Council Approves De-
cision of Commission on
street improvements
NEW SCHOOL FOR
NEGRO CHILDREN

cided judiciously in determining
which streets of the city should be
improved with the money received
srom the recent s25, 900 bond issue.
vas the opinion of members of City
-ouncil last evening after John r.
.ambson, secretary OF the commits
Jon had given a concise statement
Srelative to the animation Of portions
bf certain streets. that other city Off
las thought should be improved
hrst. A communication from Pres
dent Patrick McGrory. Of the COM
mission, was also read giving the
easons for the stand taken by the
commission.
Mr.. Lambson. said the stand taken
vas not an arbitrary one but was
What the commission thought 10 be
or the best Interest Of the residents
md taxpayers. It was shown that
instead OF using Delaware street as
portion OF the main artery for
rafiic through the city, the traffic
would in all probability be DETECTED
Ilown Fourth street from Whining
on road, TO Harmony street then 10
Fifth street and there to South
treet. then TO the river road, elm
mating Delaware street entirely.
Mr.. LambsOn then told the coun-
rilmen that it had been arranged by
he commission to take care Of all
nud streets In the main sections OF
he city at this time. He said Third
-,
considered favorably because these
horoughfares now have cobblestone
paving which while not the best
treet covering kept them clear OF
he mud conditions existing in other
Darts OF the city. "Our judgment has
been impartiaily given to all streets
nd to the best interest of all con-
erned," said Mr.. Lambson.
While Councilman Kee did not
gree fully with the commission
when II was.pointed out 10 him that
he above route would probably be
he one used for motor vehicle
rsmc. and the corners OF each in
ersection rounded, he voted for the
acceptance OF the report.
II was decided 10 install several
oncrete cutters at city expense and
ne operation left in hands OF street
ommittee OF Council.
The Wilmington and Philadelphia
Fraction Company Is TO be notified
o repave several holes on West Sew
nth street.
City Treasurer Manlove reported
he following receipts for the month
. = Smith nfFTT
erk. for 1920 taxes. S235.39; for
921 taxes. s275.69; for 1922 taxes,
14.333.74; for dog registration,
1SO.2O. and for building permit,
=, making a total Of S15.029.O2.
These bills were received and or
ered paid: J. 7. and /. f. Eliason.
63.O5; John 8. Walls. $3.50; Water
nd Light Commission. S13275O;
frank Shilling. SO; making a total Of
14OI.55.
Fire. due TO an overheated oil
tove exp oding. occurred at the
ome Of Michael Fitzgerald, on West
hird '.street. yesterday afternoon
nd caused considerable excitement
lt no damages.
Mrs Fitzgerald was alone and had
Irned out the flames after a days
tanning. Her daughter saw the
aze and neighbor carried the
tove from the building.
Manager Jimmy Hance and COM
nittee visited Wilmington last eve
ing in the interest Of securing Har-
an Field on which TO play the final
games for the New Castle County
.eague championship.
william W. Leach. county tax col
ector viii sit TO receive county and
chool- taxes each Monday. Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday from to
80 o'clock during September. at
10. % West Sixth street, and on next
friday evening from $50 to Q
clock at Holloway Terrace and at
he Court House, Wilmington, Satur-
ay, September %, from 10 10 -
clock.
Daniel Hartnett, Seventh and South
treets. sustained seven laceratlons
the left hand while operating a
ross cut saw, at his home yester-
ay. Dr. Lewis Booker gave .medi-
al attention.
Edward Dublin. an employe OF
| he American Maganese Steel Com
Iany, while at work in the foundry
| apartment yesterday severed an
rtery in his right hand. He had
is hand caught between two large
ron TASKS. DR.. Booker gave medi-
Ial treatment.
There was no meeting Of the Trus-
|ees of the Commons last evening,
ne to the lack of a quorum.
Adelphia Lodge. No. s. knights of |
Pythlas. will hold its annual out
|hg at the home Of w. w. Knowles. |
L Zebleys Corner. tomorrow even |
ms. All members owning auto |
|hobiles are requested to have ma |
hines in front Of Masonic Temple
L Z o'clock.
That the negro residents OF But
|onwood will have new school /
building within. the next few months |
(as decided by the Board of Edu- |
|ation at a special meeting held last
|vening. Condemnation proceed
hgs will be Instituted to procure
|he desired land on which to locate
|he new structure. The project will ]
T. financed by the Delaware School
auxiliary.
Two bids for the Installation of a
team heating system for No. 2
luilding and two portable buildings
|ere received, John J. Wells bid
|1.459.2O and II. F. Mellon. OF VIII
bington. S1.495. Mr.. Mellon in
brmed the board that should the
|oard procure its own radiation. he
Eould put same in for 1856 less
ban the original bid.