The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-06
EUFAULA GROWING
 AND PROGRESSIVE
THROUGH THE EFFORTS OF ONE OF THE LEADING CITIZENS MANY PUBLIC ENTERPRISES HAVE BEEN SECURED.

Eufaula, August 5.-(Special) )-John R. Whitlock will leave soon for Atlanta and other metropolitan centers when he will secure photographs and learn something of the construction of the large churches in those cities MT. Whitloek Is deeply interested in the new Episcopal church soon to be erected in this city and drew the plans which were recently accepted. The work of construction will begin soon after his return. While MT Whi:locH is untiring in his efforts to aid his church and is liberal in the support of it, he is at the same time a flrts believed in the future prosperity of his home town. MT. Whtlock directs his attention to one of the oldest established businesses in the city and ranks among the most prominent and influential citizens of this section. He always figures conspicuously in the progressive industries of this city and possesses as much public spirit as any citizen of the town.
 It Is due largely to his efforts that the Carnegie library, the new Chautauqua theatre and other public enterprises were secured and he finds room for the invest ment of his surplus capital here. Eufaula must and will grow, he says, and he thinks 1t Is not only the healthiest and prettiest towns in the state but is not far behind in the matter of educational facilities He thinks the city is grow ing in a measure that should be gratifying and Is keeping pace along with others of like proportion in this section. As a business point he spoke of the cash re- ceipts at the depot here as being the heaviest of any on the Central railroads system, except Savannah. and referred to the facilities of river navigation which the city enjoyed He thinks the out look for broader channels of communica- ton Is brightenng each day, and with the reputation for culture and refinement 1t enjoys the day cannot be far distant when it will occupy much more con- spicuous place on the map
 Farmers in this section are complaining of too much rain and fears are enter tained that the crops will suffer. Rain i has fallen every day in this city and proximity for the past week and the prospects for a cessation of any duration are unfavorable. It Is with difficulty that the fodder crop, which Is now ripe, can
 
 gathered in bad condition.
 Mrs. H. Schloss and daughters. Misses Nette and Florence left this morning on an extended visit to Cincinnati and Waukesha. Miss Florence will remain in ] the Ohio city during the winter and will attend school.
 The First Baptist church has been en- bellished with a handsome memorial window, a gift at the hands of Mrs Mary Thornton of this city. The design Is "Christ Healing the Sick" and is a copy of one of the paintings of the old mast CTS. It was presented in honor of her husband, Dr. William H. Thorton. for many years one of the most distinguished physicians of the city.
 Little Miss Mary Bell was at home to host of little friends Saturday after noon. Refreshments were enjoyed and each little guest was presented with a souvenir. The girls received a dainty doll and the boys a whistle.