Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1901-11-20
THE GOOD ROADS SPECIAL.
GreenvIIle Invites tho People o' the Siate 10
the Good Roads Convention In December.

GreenvIlle Invites tho People ., the Sta;o to
the Good Roads Convention In December.
On behalf of tho citizens Of Greenyille
an invitation-is extended to. tho people
of South Carolina to visit our city during
the week beginning Monday, December
10th, when the "Good Roads Special" Of
the Southern Railway will be- here for
tho purpose Of building sample roads
and holding meetings with the view Of
teeching the people 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 80 ought to take the opportunity
of learning 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 beon said and written in
regard to this subject Of good roads that
the people Of the South are practically
good roads arc an acquisition and benefit
to any community. Every one is con-
yinced that the lack of good roads Is one
Of tho greatest drawbacks to the growth
and prosperity of the South, and to sup
ply this lack is ono of the most serious
problems beforo us today. A network
of main roads built under scientific direc-
will alone meet the urgent demand of
our rural districts and market towns.
The lines of competition are being drawn
moro closely every year and the margin
Of profits are growing moro slender in
consequence, so that 1t Is imperative to
employ overy elomont looking to low
priced production and cheap distribution
and which are to be consumed by the
n0n-producers. The entire population
of any section is inmcested in whatever
may contribute to this result, and it is
clearly demonstrated that good roads
arc prime factor in tho development of
the country, whilo providing the great
est. economy in bringing the producer
and consumer together 80 that both
classes will profit by easy and cheap
transportation over our public roads.
How can we secure better roads in the
Southp This is ths question to be dis
cusSod by practical mon in the Good
Roads convention which will DO hold in
this city while the road making is being
demonstrated OH tho roads and streets.
Organized and practical lines must bo
laid down to secure tho results aimed at,
and it is necessary that overy citizen
shall give his moral and financial sup
port to measures which arc in Intended for
tho benefit of all. Good roads mean
direct benefit to every farmer, as thero
is no plan that will do moro to enhance
tho valuo Of lands and develop rural
communities than permanent and we'll
constructed highways. Nothing cal bo
found to contribute more to the con-
tontment and happiness of farming
population, and whatever conduces to
this state of affairs on tho farm oonfers
lasting bcncfits upon towns and cities,
for tho prosperity and advancement of
tho farmers are quickly reflected in the
growth and wcalth-produoing character
of their neighbors.
While there is great unanimity upon
tho advantages of good roads, there is
as to the means and appliances for sccur-
ing this desirable result, and hence the
proposed convention ought to attract
men from every walk of life, especially
those who are engaged in making and
executing the laws of tho State. Tho
burden of constructing and maintaining
good roads must not fall upon any par
ticular class, and while tho work of road
building is practical necessity, thcre is
also an imperative requirement. in pro-
viding the ways and means for construct
ing roads upon an equitable and just
basis. This can be ascortained by dis
cussion and demonstration, and hence
the propricty of organizing Good Roads
associations while giving instruction in
practical road building Both of these
objects will bo attained in the coming of
tho "Good Roads Special" next month
to Greenvillc, and such an opportunity
is rarely given any people at SO moderate
cost.
The citizens of Grecnville are making
full preparation for tho accommodation of
tho hundreds and thousands who are
expected from every quarter Of the State,
and in addition to tho hotels and board
ing houses, the private families are asked
to tako boarders for the week in order to
provide for any extra demand on this
occasion.
James A. Hoyt, Chairman,
j. Il. Richardson,
A. j. S. Thomas,
j. II. Horton,
Jas. II. Williams, Jr.,
Press Committee.
Greenyille NOyembor liz