The Dangerous R. R. Crossing at Drake's Pond
Surveyor Konkle has completed the map
of the crossing of the Lackawanna railway at Drake's pond, practically
within the limits of Newton. This map shows in a better and more conclusive
way the extreme dangerousness of this crossing than could be shown
in any other manner. It also points out a remedy for its abatement
that should be speedly (sic) adopted. We are glad that this important
matter is in the hands of a competent committee appointed by the Board
of Trade. Now that Mr. Konkle's map is completed, it is hoped the
committee will at once proceed with the work it was appointed to do
and that the town and railroad authorities will act conjointly in
a matter that is so mutually important.