Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1925-07-08

ways and means by which this situa-
tion may be overcome, especially in
the business section and In sections
where the need is greatest. From
an engineering viewpoint. the prob
lem is a simple one. and the benefits
from the improvement when made
will, believe, Offset any expenditure
caused thereby.
Sanitation
The only permanent solution in the
matter of sanitation can be had by
the installation fa modern Sewer
age Systesn-a question that has
been mFdch discussed and brought to
the attention Of this BODY on previous
occasions-and while the recent
election for this purpose resulted nm
favorablv, | feel that the matter still
merits your serious consideration
and the Improvement greatly needed.
Street Maintenance.
The problem of street maintenance
Is one requiring constant attention
and expense. We now have approx
imately four miles of bituminous
macadam surfaced streets within the
corporate limits. and while the work
of maintenance is done in the only
manner that available funds will per-
NIT ttaking into consideration the
area provided for). the tremendous
increase in traffic and wear makes
necessary the renewal from time to
time of this treatment and the results
have been as good as could be ex-
pected from the limited funds APP
for the purpose. How
ever. ! recommend in sections where
drainage problems have been per-
settled, that the matter of
more permanent paving be consider
ed. believing that this would be more
economical in the end. | especially
direct your attention to the better
of the approaches to the
Town from he various State and In
highways. where travel is
more concentrated and where the in
coming stranger gets his first i'm
preston. Nor should you overlook
he Importance of making ample pro-
vision for the comfort of the shop
oers from the surrounding Towns
md Country.
The business of the Town is sus-
aimed in very large measure by
his traffic and every inducement
should be made to promote an in
.rease in same. Rest room facili-
les should be provided for patrons
ind visitors. the hitchinp yard made
iafe for shoppers property and she'd
ling provided for the protection Of
lorses and vehicles.
Utilities
Our Town is served by privately
,wned utilities. and your authority
n these matters is restricted TO see
ne that adequate service is had and
charges made therefor.
would recommend that the question
# additional lighting facilities in
hat main business district be con-
idered, provided same could be had
It cost that would be considered
lot excessive.
Another question of increasing inn
,ortance is the matter of garbage
disposal. The Town has in the past
,een fortunate in using privately
,wned property as garbage dumps,
however. owing to the filing up OF
he available free dumps and the in
.rease in garbage waste. it becomes
necessary to provide means for
proper disposal, and recommend
hat a committee be appointed to ac-
1uire a site for this purpose
/ submit these questions for your
and urge upon you the
Importance of the maintenance OF
in aggressive and progressive policy,
feeling that in fairnes to the Citizens
ind the Towns welfare that such
policy should prevail,