Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-11-02

would bring population and purchasers.
The increase OF taxable values of the prop.
erty in The county, and the increase of
population and business enterprises would
In a reasonable time not only r. inburse
the county for the amount to be paid, but
leave a surplus in favor of the county by
reason of the investment. In addition to
this, each taxpayer would directly or in
directly be more than compensated by the
General Advantages and Thrift
Created
by furnishing markets for the surplus
products of the county which are now
wasted for want of transportation, and by
the increased production from the encour-
agement to produce. Easy transportation
furnishes demand for everything that is
produced and gives an incentive to produc.
ton.
l will venture the opinion that the de-
struction and waste OF timber in clearing up
lands in Gilmer county would of itself pay
such subscription each year. / would be
slow to advise the creation af debt except
for wise and useful purposes. l recognize
the fact that municipal debts are evils that
should be avoided except where they may
be made
Positive Benefit 10 the Community,
such as believe would be the case in this
instance.
Railroad transportation has become a
necessity to the progress, convenience and
comfort of every section, and no COM
munity that has the ability to obtain
road can afford to be without one.
Marked changes have taken place in this
respect within the past few years. The
habits OF people have changed with the
rapid developments made in the convent.
ences and comforts of life. Immigration
will no longer go of the lines OF railroads,
and people who live Off them are disposed
to seek the comforts,
Cenveniences and Thrift Of COmmuni.
which have these advantages. Counties
!. and sections OF country which are not &C.
cessible to railroad transportation. will
show great lack OF progress in population
and wealth as compared with counties and
sections that have railroads. Many OF the
States have more railroads, in proportion,
than we have good county roads.
The territory of our State has remained
neglected, from the force of circumstances,
while immigration has passed by us or
through our territory to build one or more
railroads into every county in the adjoin.
ing State of Ohio and large proportion Of
these roads have been built by the efforts
of her own people through liberal
Aid from the Counties.
There is no subject in which feel 50 much
int rest as the developments which tend 10
the advancement OF the interests OF our
STATE. 1t is rich in everything that is cal
culaied 10 bring rs population and pros.
periry, but our riches are comparatively OF
little use unless We do what is necessary to
make them available. More progress is
now being made in this direction than at
eny time in our past history, and il we ex-
elt ourselves to continue it the next few
years will show the most gratifying results.
confidently believe that if Gi!mer, Cal.
houn, Roane and Jackson counties will
unite in
Making Liberal Subscriptions,
that the money can be obtained to build
the road suggested. and think it would be
easier to obtain the means 10 build the
whole line than any part OF it.
In making these suggestions in re-
gard 10 location, | am governed en-
trey by what seems to me to be the
most practicable way of accomplishing
what you desire. and at the same time be
the most useful in its results. II would he
| a great qualification to he to be able 10 aid
in any enterprise you may determine upon,
and you can rely upon my
full and Hearty Cooperation
and personal efforts for any road that re
ceives sufficient encouragement from the
people Of Gimer county 10 give fan
cbarce Of success. IL | can be of service
at any time during the progress of your
undt rtaking, please call upon me.
Signed. Very respectfully,
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