A history of Rome and Floyd County, State of Georgia, United States of America; including numerous incidents of more than local interest, 1540-1922 . topping at theeastern end, he was joined by Mr. Cal-houn, who was awaiting him. Togetherthe two gentlemen entered a Mann carand went to a section which had beenreserved for them. Mr. Bruffey wason the same train when it pulled out. No one knew whither the gentlemenwere bound, and a careful watch wasnecessary to prevent a loss. At everystation the front and rear entranceshad to be watched, and when CaptainJackson emerged from the section atAnnisto
A history of Rome and Floyd County, State of Georgia, United States of America; including numerous incidents of more than local interest, 1540-1922 . topping at theeastern end, he was joined by Mr. Cal-houn, who was awaiting him. Togetherthe two gentlemen entered a Mann carand went to a section which had beenreserved for them. Mr. Bruffey wason the same train when it pulled out. No one knew whither the gentlemenwere bound, and a careful watch wasnecessary to prevent a loss. At everystation the front and rear entranceshad to be watched, and when CaptainJackson emerged from the section atAnniston, followed by Mr. Calhoun, hisshadow made himself scarce. passed within three feet ofMr. Bruffey in leaving the car, withoutknowing it. From that time on it wasa game of hide and seek. No two gen-tlemen ever tried harder to evadefriends and avoid observation thanCapt. Jackson and Mr. Calhoun, andthe watch kept upon them was hardwork. But Mr. Bruffey was equal tothe task, and when the fight came offhe was on hand to see it. Mr. Barrett was not long in ascer-taining that the Calhoun party had 340 A History of Rome and Floyd ROMES HISTORIC CLOCK TOWER, AND OTHER SCENES. The top of the tower is the highest point in downtown Rome, and it has often been soughtby romantic young people who wanted to get married in an unusual way. Other views on thispage include the office of the Howel Cotton Co., the jail, the N., C. & St. L. (Rome) railroadstation (in oval), the City Hall Park bandstand and various machines for locomotion. Anecdotes and Reminiscences 341 left the city and with renewed inter-est and increased watchfulness linger-ed about the Kimball, all night 6 the next morning Mr. Wil-liamson left his room, closely followedby Mr. Barrett. The gentleman andhis friend walked to the Union Depotand boarded a Western & Atlantictrain, Mr. Barrett within reach. AtKingston, where Mr. Williamsons pri-vate car was awaiting him, Mr. Bar-retts presence was detec
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