The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-30
LEADING CITIzfNS
OF one Mind
ALL AGREE ON THE VALUE OF
GOOD ROADS If NOT IN
POLITICS.


Highlands Good Roads Association
has interviewed several leading citi.
zens Of Lakeland relative to the prop
ositiOn of good roads, and below we
publish what they have to say.
All who had been seen stated that
they would be present at the mass
Eecting which has been called by the
Lakeland Highlands Good Roads AS
sOciatiOn for 1880 p. m. to morrow
afternoon, Wednesday. May l. In
Munn's park, Lakeland. Owing to
lack Of time it was impossible to see
numerous others and to secure their
endorsement of the work. All citl-
zens of Polk county are urged to at
tend this meeting.
Mr.. c. w. Deem said: THE value
of good roads as factor in the up
building of any community Is inesti-
mablc. No one appreciates this fact
more than myself. have taken an
active interest in this work and shall
continue to do So urge all citizens
to attend the mass meeting in Mum
mark tomorrow afternoon at 1880.
Mayor Clonts said: "The organi-
zation of Good Roads Associations III
the different communities of POLK
county will tend more than any one
thing in interesting our people in the
building of a system Of good road
ways. The value OF good roads Is too
we'll known to discuss further. 1t Is
now up to us to secure them"
! Mr.. John r. cox said II am IN
favor of the building Of good roads
and in the help to secure them for
our county will always 80 my length
and that length is six feet"
Mr.. W. y. Pillans when seen said:
l"The great benefit derived from good
roads Is clearly shown in Orange md
Brevard counties have resided In
each of these counties and know
whereof speak. feel beyond \
doubt that the building Of good roads
Is one of the best things that can bo
done toward the Improvement of the
county generally. 1t Is undoubtedly
one of the best investments that the
public can make"
Mr.. ID. II. Sloan said: 81 know of
nothing that | can say which will add
to what is already known o. the value
and devote our time and attention
to the securing of them. The organ
ization of Good Roads Associations Is
one of the best things that can BE-
dore i'nains to the securing of good
roadways'
Pu. 'raSior skipper said: IL am in
favor of the further Improvement of
oar roa,ls. No expenditure OF public
funds Will benefit more people than
that expended on good roadways."
| Mr.. l.. VI. Futch said: II am a firm
believer in the organization of Good
Roads Associations throughout tho
county. think our roads should be
built of brick The use of brick will
give us a good lasting roadway The
upkeep Of a properly laid brick road
Il less than that of any other. This
statement il based on the experience
of communities of other States where
brick roadways are in use"
Col. Bruce expressed himself as
nightly In favor of good roads, He
said: I'm the New England commun.
ity from which | came we have ex.
cellent roads. That good roads can
be made in Polk county. cannot be
doubted. The prime requisite is tha.
our people shall determine that we
will have them. will cooperate in
any way, at all times, in the work for
good roads"
Mr.. ]. W. Bryant said: "T have
been fussing around here for sixty
five years and sincerely trust before
| finally pass away to see Polk coun.
ty have system of good roads. The
roads through our county are quite
an improvement on what used to be-
There is still. however, much to bs
done. The good roads question is one
which is being agitated throughout
the entire county. To keep up with
the procession Polk county must be
up and doing. You may depend upon
me to render any assistance in NV
power toward the furtherance Of good
roads"