The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-22

methods being now taught.
 There are many elegant modern build ,ngs. all leading denominations having large and hourishing organizations. there being Methodist. Baptist, Presbyterian Episcopal, Catholic, Cumberland Prespy- tertan and Christian churches.
 Real Estate.
 One of the leading and strongest or Ihe businesses done here is real estate there ba;ra much activity along that line. There are many desirable sites available for investments admirably suited TOT residences. business houses and manu- featuring enterprises. The increase m vaIues Is steady and the demand IS grow tno with the influx of capital ana the coming of home seekers and investors
 Capitalists have long since realized the value of this location and are aware that the natural advantages are scarceiy eoualed by any other place in the state. and opportunities are offered which must bring profit to those who invest "ltn judgment and discretion.
 General Advantages
 rha general advantages are large and varied and may be thus enumerated:
 First-Located in one of the most fer tile and productive regions of the coun- try. and most thriving and prosperous sections of the State. Second-Possessing admirable railroad facilities, connecting with the entire mar kets of the country for the shipment ana sale of it's products
 Third-LocaI government is based upon strictest ideas of economy, consistent with safe and secure progress ana the spirit of the people Is decidedly in favor of every measure to reduce taxation and make it as low as safety will admit. at the same time supporting and maintain Ing a high standard of public improve ment.
 Fourth-The school system is conducted uuon A sound and satisfactory basis, at- fording excellent advantages and facih- ties The social advantages are numer- ous. the tone of society healthy and the morals of the community beyond ques- ton.
 Fifth-The cost of living is cheap within the reach of all.
 Sixth-Delightful. surroundings. mild and eauable climate. no epidemics with most modern and enlightened sanitary precautions
 l Seyenth-Available sites for manufac- turing are plentiful and prices reason able; residences and business property are also equally as low and as easily ob- tainable.
 Eighth-'rhe mineral wealth of the sur | rounding country IS iihHltdpie anu ID i'' an undeveloped state.
 Commanding the commerce of much of | a rich and fertile section, Gadsden in- vltes capital to come and develop what she has so easily in the reach of all.
 Some Leading Citizens. James E. Blackwood. the Mayor of the | cfty. whose picture is presented else where. is a native of Cleveland. Blount ! County. where he was born, Dec. 3, 1872 being now only @ years of age. He was reared on a farm, educated Ill the cour- | ty schools, spending one year at Blount 1 College, at Blountsvile. He was admit ! ted to the bar in June. 1892, and practiced five years in Blount County. He came to | Gadsden in 1897 and later formed a part nership with Amos E. Goodhue. who Is | the division counsel of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company. He was nominated for Mayor of Gadsden tn February. 1901, by white primary re- ceiving six more votes than majority