Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-28
Biographies of Some of Her Noted Attorneys and
 Business Men.

There are few towns in the prosperous sections of the south more favorably To- cated for carrying on certain lines of in- dustry than the thriving little city of Ope- lika, Ala.
 It is the county seat of Lee, one of the extreme eastern counties of the state, bor- derng on the western boundary line of the state of Georgia, and is connected by trunk lines with the principal cities in large radius.
 The city of Opeika is located 125 miles southeast of Birmingham, no miles west of Atlanta, sixty five miles northeast of Montgomery and thirty miles from Co., lumbus, Ga. It is located on one of the highest plateaus in the etate, the official altitude measuring SIP feet above the level. Lee county is the di- vidlng line between the rich coal fields and mineral regions of northern and western Alabama and the boundless tracts of pine forests of southeast Alabama and southwest Georgia.
 The streams to the north and west of Opelika flow into the Tallapoosa river, while those to the south and east empty into the Chattahoochee. On an air line the former river is distant about twenty five miles and the latter twenty.
 It's three lines of railroads run almost through the center of the city, and divide it into what is known as South Opelika and North Opelika, it's business and res- idence portions being oistribted on both sides of the railroads.
 The city is prettiIy and regularly laid out in blocks of four acres each, with broad streets and ample sidewalks. Though situated on high ridge, or table land, the ground on which Optlika stands is not rugged or hilly. Its streets are level, and the city is surrounded by excellent drives.
 CLIMATE AND HEALTH.
 Owing to its altitude, it's distance from any swamps, marshes and low-lying places, it's good, natural drainage, Opeiika has always enjoyed perfect freedom from all malafious diseases. It's unortuary re- ports will compare most favorably with those of any city of it's size north or south. Its abundant supply of pure freestone water contributes greatly to the health and com fort of the residents.
 The climate is always delightful and the heat of summer rarely reaches an uncom- fortable temperature, and it's winters are plt asant aud mild. 1t has long been noted as health resort, and during the summer months there are visitors from all sections, who find a genial climate and hospitable people.
 MINERAL WELL.
 The city owns and controls well of the finest mineral water. An,analysis of this water, made by Prof. N. T. Lupton, state chemist, shows one gallon to contain 26. .17 grains of solid matter, consisting of so- dium, calcium, magnesium, aluninu num and a trace of iron in the form of chloride. There are numerous testimonials by per. sons who have experienced it's beneficial re- suits. They show its wonderful efficacy in cases of dyspepsia, indigestion and blood diseases. The use of this water is free to all residents and visitors.
 POPULATION.
  tion of between 5000 and 10, GOO inhabitants. Its citizens are noted for their generous hospitality, rein ement, culture, high moral tone and religious character. 1ts social features are unsurpassed anywhere in the south.
 CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS.
 Five denominations have commodious houses of worship located in convenient portions of the city. There are excellent private schools, and the system of public schools is as good as can be found any, where, all of which are liberally patron ized. About six miles, at Auburn. is 10: cated the Agricultural and Mechanical college of Alabama, which is one of the most noted technological sch hools in the United States. It is liberally supported by the state, and its faculty is composed of some of the most eminent and distin- gnished scholars of the country.
 THE BANKS
 are the First National Bank of Opelika and Shoppard's bank, both of which do large and lucrative business.
 HOTEL FACILITIES.
 Opelika has one of the best hotels in the state. The Cooper house, conducted by B. Y. Cooper's Sons, is new brick building of the most attractive modern architecture, and is elegantly furnished throughout. Besides this, the hotel is ar-famed for the excellency of it's tables-fnrnished with the best from all available markets. Mir. B. A. Cooper is manager of the hotel, and his popularity is measured by his acquaintance. Capt. w. Teller, office manager of the Cooper, is probably one of 
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