The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-27
NEWS or EuFAULA.
Citizess Net Disturbed About Matter
 ef W0rklng Pnblic Roaas.

sh "orkinG Public Roads.
 Eufauia, Jan, 2s.-(Special 1.-The matter of working the public roads of the country does not seem to be ris- turbine. the minds of the citizens to any very great. extent.
 It is plainly evident however. from the following illustration furnished -by well known citizen of the city, that something will have to be done in that direction before any very great length of time. Returning from Hawkinsviile to his home here Saturday afternoon he reaeheI point about five miles out and was surprised to find a bridge had been burned and ,i he was unable to cross. The structure was only about eight feet wide but 1t spanned a chasm fully ten feet deep. He was not fami- liar with the route and was forced to tie his horse and walk to a near by home before he could ascertain that route had been improvised by which 1t could be avoided. He was then forced to turn back some distance and travel a couple Of miles out of tht way. over cotton ridges, through pine thickets up. and down bad hills in order to regain his original route Wines questioned as to how Ions the state of 0ffairs had existed he said he was informed one week
 Mrs. W. H. Harrison of this city, had very narrow. escape from serious in jury at her home on Barbour street sunday afternoon. Mrs. Harrison was engaged in conyersation with d friend who occupied a buggy and was very close to the wheel of the vehicle. An automobile came dashing by, frighten- ing tine animal causing him to dash | of when the lady was struck by the trear wheel hadly bruiaing her. | The absence of the dispensary does not seem to cut much figure in the matter of gambling which is frequent The ever viIigent Chief of the police The ever vlligent Chief of the police here spied approximately thirty on the Georgia side late Sunday afternoon en- l gagged in a crap game near the river bridge. Having no judisdiction in that state he simply yelled and they flew ir every direction.
 W. R. Fusselt and his family foI Pthe past six months or eight years residents of the Georgia side. where Mir. Russell is largely engaged ir manufacturing pursuits have moved in close proximity to the city and art occupying the ORletree home just over the Chewalla creek
 Evidences of the spirit of the Civic Improvement league are fast asserting themselves in the way of improve ments in the residence section of thG city. f. c. Doughtis has greatly i'm. proved his residence and the materia is on the grounds for enlarging 9n, improving another adjoining. Shad, trees have been carefully trimmed an( more attention is being given to beau tifying promises generally. t - Mrs. John B. Reese has extended in vitations to a meeting of the D. A. R of the city which will convene at hel home tomorrow afternoon. A pleasani program of quotations of women will be among the entertaining features.
 An interesting and brilliant recita by the faculty of the Brenau whlct will be followed by an informal re- ception to which the citizens at large have been extended invitations will b' among the pleasing functions in socia circles this week.
 Under the influence of the Spring like weather now prevailing sucker are beginning to abound in the rive and some fine specimens have heel seen on the streets. It is claimed b! those who are in a position to knov that they are appearing at least month earlier than has ever beel known.
 Miss Everlyn Farmer, a beautifu and cultured young woman from Do than, is the guest of Miss Susie Mo KenzIe thls week.
 Col Robert Lowe is improving rap idly from his recent attact of para lysis and 1t Is believed by proper car he will become permanently restored Col. Lowe can now walk across hi room unaided.
 The parlshioners of St. James Epis copal church have been arrangfn necessary details preparatory to call ing another Rector to fill the vacanc occa asioned by the resignation of Nil Brown. The committee in charge hay one or two in view who will be invit ed to make visit and deliver a ser mon.