The Climax-Madisonian. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1914-1917, 1915-09-22
MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY.

Eastern Kentucky is now in the midst
oil good roads enthusiasm that will no
doubt leave Its impress for good and
considerable model roadways will be
constructed within the next six or
twelve months.
The counties of Letcher, Leslie, Perry,
Brealhitt, Lee and Estill are negotiating
for good road to be called the "Moun
tain Highway" to run from Pound Gap.
point on the Kentucky-Virginiab bor-
der, through tho six counties 10 Rich
mond, Madison county, a distance of
about l6O miles to very important con-
nection with the Dixie Highway now
under construction in the State.
a number of counties including Knott,
Morgan and Wolfe, will build connec-
tions with this proposed Mountain High
way that will add much Importance to
the roadway. Knott county plans an
election at once for the purpose of vot
ing bonds necessary to build a splendid
highway from Hindman, the county seat
of Knott, 10 Whitesburg, 20 miles, the
county's nearest railroad point, from
which most of the Knott county freight
is handled.
Letcher county is awarding contracts
at this time on several miles of road
starting from WhiteSburg in three differ
ent directions. The county is expend-
ing from S25, 900 to $50, 900 in the work.
Already six miles of model roadways
between Mayking and Kona in the coal
fields of the county, have been built at
an expense of about $40, 900 per mile.
County Judge Henry T. Day and the
whole of the Letcher fiscal court are do
ing some very effective work toward get
ting good roads.
A meeting of good road enthusiasts
from the several counties was held in
jackson, Breathitt county, and much
good was accomplished. Plans were
perfected for meetings to be held in each
of the county seats presided over by the
Judges of each county. At these meet
ing definite action will be made.
This proposed highway would open uI
some of the richest territory in Ken.
tucky-rich in timber, coal and mineral
resources. The mountain ia stne S.
would assume a new aspect, and thous
ands of idle men would be put to work
in mine, shop and factory. Old things
would pass away, and the mountains
would indeed become a fit dwelling
place for man. 1t would give a great
stimulus to trade, and the kiss of pros
perity would give glow and sparkle tC
hundreds of desolate places. The noun
tain people want this new highway an6
they are all up and doing. They are
active and progressive. but they are il
need of good roads in order to get il
touch with the outside world.
The people of the Bluegrass region
who are blessed with good roads, goOC
schools, splendid churches, comfortable
homes, and all that makes lit worth
life 10 live," should give of their timt
and means, and all their support and in
fuence, whether of word or deed, il
boosting and realizing the consumma
ton of this splendid highway as pro
posed. 1t will pay large dividends upor
every dollar invested in the way o
bringing increased trade TO our city anC
county. Not only will it pay in thi
particular, but it will assist in putting
Kentucky in the forefront where sht
properly belongs.
Let the people of Richmond and Madi
son county arouse from their lethiaI
slumbers. Let them be up and dong
and let them join hands with the thrift
OF the mountains: then let US all make
hard pull. long pull and a steady pull
for the Mountain Highway, and pull i
through TO successful completion. w
can do it, 1t is our duty to do it. Ant
it is the chance of lifetime for Rich
mond and Madison county. Other town
are awake and want this Mountain High
way. We are the most favored, but
we go to sleep on the job some enter
terprising town is liable to pick ou
pockets while we slumber.
So, get busy. gentlemen, and let's hav
this Highway.
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