Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1913-09-25
PRES. SPROULE
VISITS ASHLAND
MEAD OF SOUTHERN PACIFIC
SYSTEM LOOKS US OVER.
THINKS ASHLAND A LOVELY SPOT
General Engineer Burkhalter, Di-
vision Supt. Metcalf, General Pass.
Agent Scott and General Traffic
Agent Hinshaw in the Party.

Tuesday was Southern Pacific day
in Ashland. The big men of that
system, the men who speak the word
and the system moves, were here for
two hours viewing their properties
and consulting with our business
men.
They wired ahead that they would
arrive in Ashland at 4:30 and re-
main here two hours for consultation
with local business men.
Their special train was met at the
depot by l.. L. Multi, DR.. Brewer and
Bert R. Greer. with automobiles, and
the party were shown the town, the
drive being made over the Scenic
Drive to the park entrance, thence
walk through the park, a further
drive to the Jackson hot springs,
and to the Helman baths, the
Natatorium, the cannery and other
points of interest.
. President William Sproule, General
Passenger Agent John n. Scott, Gen.
eral Manager H. A. Hinshaw, Divis-
ion Engineer Burkhalter and Divis-
ion Superintendent Metcalf comprised
the party.
There is no doubt but that there
are some good things in store for
Ashland, although the S. p. men are
reticent about discussing specific
propositions. The unmerger of the
Union and Southern Pacific systems
will necessitate many changes and
Ashland will stand good chance in
the rearrangement.
This visit is made with the view
Of getting to a better understanding
with the business interests of the
communities. The policy of the S. p
under my administration is going to-
be strict cooperation with the COM
munities through which our line OPP
crates. We are beginning a system
attic campaign to build up the terri
tory along our lines. We realize
fully that the communities must be
developed if business is increased
and s. p. operation Is being brought
to purely business, cooperative ba-
sis. Railroads are public utilities
and as such the people have rights
as we'll as the road, and the interest
of every community will be made
matters of careful consideration by
our organization" said President
Sproule.
when l get ready to retire and
am ready to lead the simple life that
spells joy. l want to settle in place,
like Ashland, for consider it one
Of the most attractive places on
earth. Your splendid climate and
scenic grandeur should attract thou
sands here and when you have
worked out practical plan to at
tract and hold them you can depend
upon the passenger department CO.
operating with you to make Ashland
the big home and resort town that
its natural advantages justify. Do
not hesitate to call on us for what
ever you need in our line, for the
development of Ashland means big
money for the railroad and you can
depend upon us in putting the people
in here when you have attractions to
justify it," said General Passenger
Agent Scott.
Agent Kramer has been working
for some time to bring about this
meeting between Ashland business
men and the high-up officials of the
s. P. Mr.. Kramer has always been
an enthusiast respecting the possibili-
ties here and much of the good re-
suits that will come from this visit
is due to his efforts.