The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-08
RAILROAD MEMS HOME.
Proposition to Establish One at Fruit
 hurst, Alabama.


 The current numoer of the Locomotive Engineers Monthly Journal contains the following interesting letter
 Fruisthurst, Ala, Aug. 5, 1902
 Editor Journal:-I desire through The Journal to reach and engage the atten- ton of all interested in a home. In the monthly report of Mrs. J. B. Watson Secretary Treasurer of the R. R. Men Home, there appeared paragraph which caused me to write this letter. knowing the great need that exists for a Home, with larger and better accom- modations, in a warmer climate. De- lieve that the mere trifinS sum for wnlcn it can be had would inspire action on the part of the charitable and philan- thropic of the various orders of railroad men. I quote from Mrs. Watson's report: I hone to SC a, new home, and its To- cation in a warmer climate where they can have land enough to raise feed for stock, and all the vegetables needed TOT the table"
 On the line of tho Southern Railroad, seventy-t three miles west of Atlanta, Ga.. and ninety-three miles east of Birming- ham, Ala, in the town of Fruithurst, Cleburne County, Ala, there Is beautl- ful tnree-story frame building, br1ck ana stone foundation, built in 1896 for ho- tel and office building This building fills the want of the home and is pre-emi' nently adapted for all the requirements of such a home. Complete in every sense fitted and piped throughout for steam heat. hot and cold water, wired for cleo tric lights, and occupies a prominent and elevated site of two acres.
 Third floor contains 15 bedrooms and 15 dormitories.
 Second floor contains 20 large bedrooms, 3 parlors, 4 bath rooms also toilet room.
 First floor contains a large dining room, bedrooms, office rooms, including one used as a bank with large steel bank vault One barber shop and reading room, 1 billiard hall, l store room, l gents toilet room, 1 baggage room, large rotunda and office in center of building, from which all rooms and halls radiate in the building. Kitchen supplied with range, bedrooms above the kitchen, also the necessary bake rooms and pan try adjoining the kitchen with large refrigerator. Laundry and heating plant in basement, rotunda piped and hosed Tor fire protection. Large, wide verandas on west and south side of house, shaded with magnificent rose and other climb ing vines. The terraced lawn is dotted with the magnolia and maple tree six years old. A two-rink bowling alley and other buildings near hotel There is some kitchen, dining room and consider able other furniture for the whole build ing complete and in good order, ready for immediate occupancy. A good warranty deed can be had of all as 1t stands, in- cluding the two acre site, a 70 feet high 10000 gallon wood water tank, and a we'll of sufficient capacity for all needs of the house, for sum not to exceed the equivalent of 25 cents from each meTn- Der of the B. of L. E.
 All land required, as above noted in the report can be had within one-half miles of the home. according to location and improvements, at from $5 to $50 per acre.
 The location is a beautiful one. The climate is ideal. sunstroke and heat pros trations are unka own, always cool in u e shade, nights always cool, making