Sketches of the Restigouche


More History by Reid... part 7

        More Blundering

        In connection with this project another blunder was made by the Town. Here again another arbitration case was developed. It appeared that the sixteen-inch water main had to be laid over a small strip of land belonging to R. L. Duncan. When the council awoke to fact they offered Mr. Duncan the insignificant sum of $15 for the land. Of course it was refused and we were off on another arbitration case.

        E. McMillan of Black Point was the town's representative on the Board, James Friel of Moncton for Mr. Duncan, and the contractor for laying the sixteen inch pipe the sum of $1000 as damages caused him by delay in completing his contract. The expenses of the arbitrators were as fellows: James Friel $395 George Gilbert $347 and E. McMillan $36. Some contrast!

        The town was growing steadily and the consummation increasing each year and in 1919 there was a serious shortage. A pump capable of pumping 600 gallons of water per minute was purchased and set up on the Walker Brook near the entrance to the racetrack in readiness for any future shortage. This did not occur until 1922 and the pump was in operation for nearly two months and really overcame a serious situation.

       

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