Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-02-29
GREAT THINGS FOR AMERICUS

On the first page the Times-Record-
er tells a story which will bring joy
and pride to the hearts of every 10y
al citizen and well-wisher of Amer
icus.
No longer is the new electric light
plant and street railway a dream of
the future. Contracts have been sign
ed for materials and equipment, to be
delivered within sixty days.
From this time on there will be
ceaseless activity in pushing forward
the two magnificent enterprises which
mean so much to Americas. The
progress of the undertakings will be
watched with jealous eagerness by
the people of this city, to whom they
mean so much in many ways.
President Walker and his fellow
workers are building on no narrow
lines, but in the generous proportions
of the plans are anticipating the
growth of the city for two decades.
Such a sweep of vision is the greatest
compliment Americas could receive
at the hands of these capitalists, VINO
have come to Americas to stake their
money on her continued growth and
prosperity.
In spite of the depression of re-
cent date, which swamped so many
building enterprises in other sections,
Americas has not been effected, but
enjoys instead the distinction of
standing in the front rank of the
smaller cities. The capitalists who
first saw the field, that it was good,
have proven their faith by their
works, and Americas lifts her voice
in a note of gladness that these
things are so.
Well may this city be enyied of all
except the very largest cities of
Georgia, and in moderness of equip
ment the new company and their
plant will yield no laurels even to
these larger centers.
1t will suffice to touch in brief
some of the more salient causes for
congratulation which the city has
While the plants are being construct
ed and the street railway built it
will mean that there will be employ
ment for hundreds, the stimulus of
which will be felt in every line OF
trade
With a modern electric light plant,
there is already assured a large saw
ing on electric current, both for pow
er and lights. The gas consumer al
so benefits in the reductions. With
the completion and operation of the
street car system, building will boom
as never before, while the increased
fields of activity will attract larger
population. By means of the street
railway, desirable homes in easy ac-
cess can be built or rented much
cheaper than at present.
All this takes no account of the
prestige which Americas will gain
among Georgia cities, placing her in
the lead of all the smaller municipal
tiles. This will direct attention to
the city, and result in further in
flow of population and manufacture
ing industries.
Like a magician's wand, the new
enterprises will touch the city and
every line of industry. Whereas we
were travelling on foot in the upward
march, the journey is now to be by
rail.
All homo and praise to President
Walker, and his able representative
here, Col. w. A. Dodson, for the bless
ings which are soon to be enjoyed.
In the hearts of Americas people
their names will long be held in
pleasing memory for what they have
done for the upbuilding of the city.
Here's to President Walker and
his able assistants who have made all
things possible!