Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-17
THE ARCADIA OF TODAY
Woodlawn Is Beautiful and She's
Busting.
A VERITABLE RUS IN URBE
She Offers the Pleasures of Sylvan Life and
All the Conyeniences of the
Metropolis.

There is no more attractive suburb
than the town of Woodlawn, nesting as 1t
does in the heart of a beautiful green val
ley. which has long been noted for its
health, as well as the fertility of its SOIL
Within easy reach of the city by rapid
transit cars, yet far beyond the smoke
and dust, 1t combines the pleasures of q
sylvan retreat with the advantages of a
city residence. Thanked as 1t Is on either
side by the foothills of the mountains.
which rise with gradual fnclinat ion from
the valley, one can make choice either of
some eminence overlooking the verdure
of the peaceful scenery below, and Civ
ing glimpSes of the stir of the distant city,
or seek a quiet home in the valley be-
meath.
The climate is all that heart could de-
sire. Cool breezes from the mountain tops
moderate the MONDAY heat, and make
the nights cool and pleasant. The man of
business or labor, retiring from the heat
and turmoil of the city, finds himself re-
freshed and Refrigerated for another
days work when he awakes from his
slumbers in the, morning. The engirdling
hills temper the winds of winter, and give
this fortunate spot mi1dness of weather
unsurpassed.
The society of Woodlawn Is quiet and
congensal in its character. Free from the
distractions of the crowded city, the peo-
pie are enabled TO cultivate those social
amenities which make life pleasant and
attractive. There are four church or
ganfzationS In the town, a good school Is
supported, and also a good hotel. 1t was
the purpose of the founders of this sub
urban resort to make it strictly res.den-
tial location. 1t is free from the smoke
and clash Of manufactures.
The absence of all causes of disease and
fha urn nf nj thn Of hAa
suggest the aealthfulness of this locality.
Mountain springs Of great GOODNESS and
clearneSS prevail, and from wells the
purest water Is obtained.
The population Of Woodlawn Is about
$500, and constantly increasing in num-
bers. The present municipality, with Its
efficient mayor, John Il. Hood, who Is one
of the founders of this charming suburb,
supported by an able board of seven al
dermen determined to mako this little
city one of the most attractive in all
Jones' valley, is doing much to aid in
WOODLANDS progress, and the town Is
blessed with good sidewalks, good order
and laws well and justly executed.
Woodlawn is proud of her wfde-awake
and progressive citizens and merchants.
John b. Burris, the pioneer of low prices,
is located in commodious brick building
at the intersection of Woodlawn avenue
and Gate City street. He carries a line
of general merchandise, Is agent for most
of the high grade groceries sold In this
district, and you can rely upon getting
the best IL you order from his stock. He
solicits orders In Avondale, East Lake
and Gate City.
The firm of Mitchell & Walker is situ-
ated on Woodlawn avenue, near East
Birmingham dummy line. They carry a
very complete line of general merchan-
disc. The business has been esta blished
for four years, and Is now carried on In q
very large and roomy building. They
have a very dourshing trade, both local
and in their branch store at Irondale.
Their country trade Is also quite large.
In connection with their store Mitchell e.
Walker have a large warehouse, well
stocked with complete line of feed and
grain. This firm also operates mill,
making the finest meal chops and feed,
and paying the highest prices for country
grain.
M. G.. Wood, one of the Oldest settlers,
opened his business march, 1894, with
groceries only, and has prospered and in
creased his stock gradually until he now
sells not only groceries, but dry goods.
shoes, hats, clothing, coal and wood,
sand, ETC.; sells the famous Henryellen
coal; makes a speciality of shoes. AL
though he has some credit trade, Mr..
Wood believes strongly in forcing cash
trade to prevail, so uses periodical tick
cts, and offers any reasonable inducement
for cash.
The Wood Drug company successors to
J. b. Wood, are established in what has
long been the headquarters for all that
Is carried in stock by a first-class drug
store. 1t would be Impossible to men,
tion WoodIawn without thinking of this