The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-08
NECESSITY OF GOOD
ROADS IS REALIZED
People of Southeastern Ala
bama Fixing Up Highways
BULLOCK COUNTY BUSY
Barbour County Will Fall In Line at
an Early Date--Miss Strick-
land and Mr.. McLnin Are
Married
BULLOCK COUNTY BUSY
ny Il. ID. CORKER

Eufaula, May Especial 1.-The i'm
portance of good roads in the matter of
increasing the material welfare of
cities and small towns as well is fast
being realized throughout this section
lieved that southeast Alabama will lay
claim to as well equipped public
thoroughfares as any section of the
south In addition to the splendid
equipment that is now being employed
by nearly every county and which is
constantly busy, the work in this Sec
ton is also being augmented by the
| convict system. Particularly is this
true in the county of Bullock, where
The roads are fast being converted into
delightful drives, that are always in
excellent condition, even under the ia
fuence of the severest weather tests
In the neighborhood of Midway,
where the public roads have for years
been noted for their heavy sand beds
and swamps and where the Pea river
quite frequently covers areas mile
wide, making them practically impass-
able during the rainy period, great
turnpikes have been thrown up, the
bridges extended and the sand beds
covered with clay. 1t is believed that
with the improvements that now con-
front the rural sections the farms will
present attractions that may induce
many to seek their borders and d.
verisfy the crops. 1t is known that
several well regulated dairy farms are
already in successful operation several
miles out from Midway and James. and
great quantities of butter and milk find
| their way to the railroad every morn
ing without the least fear of disap-
pointment in having to be conveyed
over rough roads
Citizens realize that these advantages
are not to be ignored and it is ex.
pected that Barbour county will soon
fall in line with Bullock in securing
the convict system as well as the pres
ent one, which is within itself prov
ing highly advantageous.
The citizens of Eufaula realizing this
advantage have just had equipped a
magnificent road connecting this city
with Georgetown, Ga, mourning an sx
pense of 500 for the two miles. Cit
liens here who operate large farming
| interests, sometimes many miles from
town, are already in the habit of re-
pairing to them with their families.
where they remain all during the sum-
mer months and return to other pur-
suits here during the winter period.
This change is believed to have been
brought about by the road conditions,
| h ol n a ban net p,
come in, spend a good portion of the
day and return without fatigue 10
themselves or their animals.
revolution in the matter of main
tanning the public roads must newt
ably result If the present rate of I'M
provement in them continues for a
much longer period
Informa tion of the wedding of Miss
Jessie Strickland and Mr.. Baxter Nc
Lain, which occurred at Clin this week,
has been received here. The event
proved a great surprise in the social
circles of the city as we'll as to the
parents of the young woman. none Of
whom had any knowledge of the fact.
| While the father and mother of the
bride were attending some exercises at
the public school the couple sought tn e.
home of a nearby minister and were
Husband and wife upon the return Of
the parents. The parties to the happy
contract are popular young people who
stand high socially and evidently ad-
mired romance as no objections had
been urged SO far as could be learned
Last night the junior class of the
Alabama Brenau here rendered the
seniors of the institution a reception
in the form of a lawn fete, which was
enjoyed on the campus. Japanese Ian
terms were strung the entire length OF
the college building and were dotted
about at intervals on the grounds Cozy
corners were arranged and settees wer g
provided amply sufficient to accommo-
date the entire assembly. Punch was
served through out the evening and
other refreshments together with de-
licious ices and bonbons were greatly
!; enjoyed. Invitations were extended
quee a number of young men who
shared the pleasures of the evening
from until 10 o'clock. The college
is enjoying a large matriculation ana
the graduating class will number Is
this spring.