More Petitions For Paving

MORE PETITIONS FOR PAVING

Petitions are being circulated to pave Fourth avenue from Liberty to Huron and Ann street from Main to Fourth.

The Fourth avenue petition was originated by Liveryman J. W. Robison, who says that the majority of the property holders on Fourth avenue between Liberty and Huron streets have signed it.

The petition for the paving of Ann street specifies that a sand filler foundation be used instead of concrete. This petition also calls for a combination curb to extend eighteen inches into the gutter.

Among those who favor the sand filler idea are J.E. Harkins, city clerk. He spoke strongly in favor of it this morning, saying that it was as lasting as concrete if not more so.

"Then it is considerably cheaper," said Mr. Harkins, "and that is a very important point in its favor. On Main Street, the concrete foundation was laid at a cost of $2.21 a foot. The sand filler foundation will not cost over $1.25 a foot, a very considerable difference to the taxpayer."