The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-02-16

'dIu ol revenue were present at
the Adamsville road broke down the
road which he had maintained.
Blaich said that the road over Enon
Ridge was the shortest, but that the
| Huntsville pike was the road with the
easiest grade.
Mr.. Irwin then Interrupted, saying that
what was wanted was the best, shortest
and cheapest road at the earliest possible
Tune. This remrk was heartily appiauded
| by the dclegtion.
DIFFERENCES CROP OUT
Mr.. Lacey again took the floor He
| apologized for the differences which had
cropped out, saying that the first inti-
nation of discord was given at the meet
ing. He declared himself opposed to the
Enon Ridge road, because of the grade,
and said that the best route had been
suggested by MIR. Key. 1--WE want ac-
ton quick" said Mr. Lacey THE road
is needed badly right now. We want ac-
ton this afternoon
. Charles Hassler. real estate man OF
Pratt City. advocated the road along the
Frisco railroad.
Sam Nichols OF Pratt City said the
question was not one Of route, but one
have been dicussing roads for years, z
he said, 'and have never accomplished
any concrete results. l have been resi-
dent of Pratt City since 1850, and tax
payer. We are here to get action this
afternoon"
Mrs. Sam Nichols declared herself OPP
posed to the Enon Ridge route because
of the steep grades which made it bad
for women who have to drive cars.
BECOME ACQUAINTED
I'VE have culture, refinement and in
telligence in Pratt City said Mrs. Men
OILS. You citizens OF central Birming-
ham do not know this, because you don't
know where Pratt City is because there
are no good roads connecting. Give us
this road so we can become acquainted"
Mr.. Mclaughlin of East Thomas said
the people OF that section had always
granted everything the commissioners
had asked at election time. He stated
that every beat in Thomas and Pratt,
City had gone in favor of all the bond
issues.
Mr.. Nichols interrupted by saying they
were there to discuss roads, not amend
ments.
w. II. Barnett of Pratt City said what
they wanted was a passable road to Bir-
mingham, one that a citizen could either
walk or ride over in safety.
I'VE want chance to come to Bir-
mingham, Mr.. Barnett declared 'sMe
are going back to Pratt City and settle
our differences, and will accept the road
settled upon by you gentlemen of the city
and county boards
ALL ARE AGREED
'.Well, one thing is certain said DR..
N. A. Barrett of the city commission,
all of you are agreed on one thing:
you all want a road" Dr. Barrett went
on to say that it was up to the city and
county engineer to pick out the route.
Mr.. Lacey said that was just what
was wanted, and Mr.. Blaich added that
he would ride over the new road into
no matter what route was
selected.
L. Z. Ball. president of the board OF
revenue, declared that the extension OF
the Adamsvilie highway was part of the
beard of revenues 1871 road building pro-
gramme, and that it would be discussed |
at a meeting of that board Friday aft
crnoon.
What you folks want is road, and
you're going to get it," declared Jere
Gwin, members OF the board of revenue. |
In the end, a permanent highway Is
going to be built connecting Frat city |
with Birmingham. The road which will
serve the most people viii be the inst
thing to be considered By the engineers. |
and the second Will be the cost. In short. |
the road which will pe built viii be the !
one which will serve the most people and !
costing the least amount to-build."
DIR. Olive, Baptist preacher of Pratt |
City, said that whatever road was built, |
everyone would ride over 1t.
WORKING IN HARMONY
John r. Hornady OF the city commits
al Ion, a
having board of revenue and city COM |
mission working in harmony, as big |
things would be accomplished through CO.
operation.
We are anxious to work out a propo- |
sition between the board OF revenue and !
the city commission to give you road
between Birmingham anu Pratt CITY,
said II. P. Burruss, commissioner of pub-
lie improvements. I'VE know you ara
willing to leave the decision to the engi'
neers, as you have just declared. You
are 80 per cent united, and the 10 per
cent difference can easily be eliminated
However, it will take several months
o construct highway such as you pro-
pose. In the meanwhile ] have con-
-racted for sag to patch the ROAD from /
street anu the Illinois Central
raiiroad. In the next two or three days
am going TO put all the trucks of the
,ity Improvement department at work on
this stretch OF road into East Thomas
and Pratt City. A lot of the bunipings
and Jars Of riding over bad roads WILL
De eliminated IN this way
EArENDS THANKS
w. II. Barnett thanked the commits
lion and the board of revenue for Their
lotion. on behalf Of the citizens of Pratt
Nv.
Mr.. Key offered the two boards every