The age-herald., 1898-10-18
MORE OPINIONS
 FROM THE SUBURBS

s. J. JOHNSON, Woodlawn-I am op- posed to annexation with Birmingham at any time.
 A. T. EDMoNsoN, woodawn-opposed to it.
 c. G. BRUCE, Woodawn-I don't believe in annexation. I speak feelingly, too for have about as much vacant property in Woodlawn as any other man, and I don't believe it or any of the improved property will be benefited by the annexation.
 TOM SIMS, Woodlawn--I don't own any property. but voter I think l am in favor of Greater Birmingham.
 J. O. HIGGINS, Woodlawn-No.
 JOE c. HAIL. Woodlawn-No. I don't see where Woodlawn Will be at all bene- hted by annexation except in theory, and that is not exactly what we need out our way just now.
 G. w. SIMS, Woodlawn-No. | J. B. WOODS. East Lake-I am against annexation, increased taxation and the mu} nicipal corporation, first. last and all tie time
 R. J. SAMUEL, East LalSe-No.
 J. W. TINKLEPAUGI, East Lake-I am opposed to annexation, at the present time, anyhow.
 GEO. N. PEARCE East Lake-Opposed. I don't see where we would get any benefits and am that we would get no im- provements except those we paid for di- rectly.
 F. R. STAMPS, East Lake-Dont like the idea though it wouldn't hurt me per- sonally in the least
 W. R. COLLINS, East Lake-I am against it.
 J. S. WINFIELD Avondale-I am heartily in favor of the city limits being extended at least to Avondale. I live in the city limits of Avondale, the north side of the Alabama Great Southern tracks and have spoken to a number of citizens liy ing in this part of the city in the past few days and all that I have seen favor Greater Birmingham. Nearly all those living be- tween the corporate limits of Avondaie and Birmingham also favor annexation. We think that as citizens of Birm ngham we could get fire and police protection, and in a short time get water and sewer improve ments. On insurance alone I would have to pay $1. where I now have to pay s1.45. This 45 cent saving on every hundred dol lars worth of property would lack just cents of paying my increased taxes under the Birmingham amendment. I think an- nexation would be a good thing for Avon dale
 JOHN RENHLER Avondale-I think an- neXation to Birmingham would be tho best thing for both Avondale and Birmingham. We would get the public improvements we want from Birmingham just about as soon as we will get them from the city of Avon- dale, and besides this. there are many other advantages to be derived.
 G. D. BROOKS, Woodlawn-I think T. would favor annexation of Woodlawn to Birmingham in about two or four years, when the latter city has had time to get the benefit of the increased taxation given it under the Birmingham amendment, and has had time to get on its feet, so to speak; but I do not think now Is the proper tirre.
 E.. A. PENN-If the outside people do not get more than we get at Fountain Heights, I would advise them to stay out.
 DIR. J. S. GILLESPIE-I am opposed to forcing the suburbs to become part of the city. The question should be referred to them to decide for themselves.
 JOHN ABBOTT-I live at West End and am heartily in favor of extending the city limits for the reason that if I remain <y town late and miss the last why, # course, l will live in the city limits ana won't have so far to walk.