The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1901-11-20
THE GOOD ROADS SPECIAL.
Greenville Invites the People of the State
to the Good Roads Convention in De-
cember The Great Need of the South

to the Good Roads Convention in De
cember The Great Need of the Soutl
On behalf of the citizens of Green
villo an invitation is extended TO tn
people of South Carolina to visit ou
city during the week beginning Mon
day, Dec. 10th, when the Good Road
Special +" of the Southern Railway will
be here for the purpose of buildiu,
sample roads and holding meeting
with the view of teaching the peopl,
in practical road building. This is The
only point IN the Piedmont section
where the train will stop to do any
work, and everyone who can do 81
ought TO take the opportunity of learn
ing for himself what can be done in
the making of roads with necessary
machinery handled by men who are
experts in the business.
So much has been said and written
III regard to this subject of good roads
that the people of the South are prac-
tically IN thorough accord with the
idea that good roads are an acquisition
and benefit 10 any community. Every
one is convinced that the lack of &C cd
roads is one of the greatest drawbacks
to the growth and prosperity of the
South, and to supply this lack is one
of the most serious problems before us
to-day. A. network of main roads built
under scientific direction with durable
and permanent material will alone meet
the urgent demand of our rural districts
and market towns. The lines of COM
petition are being drawn more closely
every year and the margin of profits
are growing mole slender in conse-
quence, so That it is imperative to en-
ploy every element looking to low
priced production and cheap distribu-
ton of the crops that are grown on the
farms, and which are to be consumed
by the non-producers. The entire pop
ulation of any section is interested il
whatever may contribute to this result,
and it is clearly demonstrated that good
roads are prime factor in the develop
ment of the country, while providing
the greatest economy in bringing the
producer and consumer together, so
that both classes will profit Ivy easy
aud cheap transportation oyer our
public roads.
How can we secure better roa,ls in
discussed by practical men in the Good
Roads convention which will be held
N this city while the road-inaking is
being demonstrated ON the roads and
streets. Organized and practical lines
must be laid down to secure the results
aimed at, and it Is necessary that every
citizen shall give his moral and finan-
cial support to measures which are in
tended for the benefit of all. Good roads
mean direct benefit to every farmer,
as there is no plan that will do more to
enhance the value of lands and develop
rural communities than permanent and
well-constructed highways. Nothing
can be found to contribute more to the
contentment and happiness of farming
population, and whatever cOnduces to
this state of affairs on the farm confers
lasting benefits upon towns and cities,
for the prosperity and advancement of
the farmers are quickly reflected in the
growth and wealth producing character
of th ir neighbors.
While there is great unanimity upon
the advantages of good roads, there is
In reality very little practical knowledge
as to the means and appliances for Sc
curing this desirable result, and hence
the proposed convention ought TO at
tract men from every walk oflife, espe-
cially those who are engaged in making
and executing the laws of the State.
The burden of constructing and main
tanning good roads must not fall upon
any particular class, and while the
work Of road-building is a practical
necessity, there is also an imperative
requirement in providing the ways and
means for constructing roads upon all
equitable and just basis. This can be
ascertained by discussion and demon
stration, and hence the propriety Of
organizing Good Roads associations
while giving instruction in practical
road building. Both of these objects
will be attained in the coming of the
Z" Good Roads Special "next month to
GreenVille, and such an opportunity ID
rarely given any people al 80 moderate
a cost.
The citizens of Greenville are maxi
ing full preparation for the accommo-
dalion of the hundreds and thousands
who are expected from every quarter
of the State, and In addition TO the
hotels and boarding houses, tho private
families are asked TO take boarders for
the week in order to provide for any
extra demand on this occasion.
JAMES A. uoYT, Chm'n,
j. +. RICHARDSON,
A. j. s. THOMAS,
j. II. HORTON,
JAS. II. WILLIAMS, JR,
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