The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1875-04-08
Williamson.

=. We spent day or two at this noted watering
place during the past week, and we were graft
fed to observe the improvement and progress
of the village since our last visit. The activity
and enterprise of its citizens deserve commen-
dation. and a substantial reward is awaiting
their energetic efforts to afford an attractive
resort for invalids and pleasure-seekers There
is no reason why the town of Williamson,
with its famous mineral spring. should not be-
come more widely known to the seekers after
health and pleasure, and every summer receive
a large share of patronage from the travelling
public. The great want of the place since the
war has been suitable hotel accommodations,
But this trouble is now partially obviated by
the completion of commodious and elegant
house, which is owned by Mr.. S. D. Deal. 1t
has lately been leased by J. I. Chipley & Co.,
who are recommended as accommodating and
competent to supply the wants of the public
The hotel has a good reputation, and is most
eligibly located within convenient distance of
the depot. Other houses might be obtained
for the entertainment of invalids, who desire
TO secure the benefits of the mineral spring
she health-giying properties of which are un-
doubted and long-established.
One of the chief attractions of the place at
present is the Williamson Female College,
under the management of Rev. Samuel Lander,
assisted by Rev. S. A. Weber, and full corps
of teachers. This institution has been in op-
Grafton for three years, and has gradually won
an euvied popularity for its thoroughness and
efficient training Of young ladies for the duties
Of life We were kindly shown around the in
stitu:ion by Mr.. Lander, whose every energy is
industriously exerted for the success and well
fare Of this noble undertaking. There are now
one hundred and sixteen students on the roll,
and preparation is being made for larger
number The main building proved made
euate to meet the wants of the College, and an
extensive addition was made not long ago,
which when completed will give an additional
number of rooms and accommodate more pu-
pills with board than is now practicable. The
success of Mr.. Lander as an educator is due to
his systematic and orderly arrangement which
permeates every feature of the institution, and
is notably evident to the most casual observer.
He has great experience as teacher, which
covers period Of more than twenty years, and
there is no one more thoroughly devoted to his
profession. The citizens of WILLIAMSON are
truly fortunate in securing Mr.. Lander and his
co-laborers, and we are confident that there is
q hearty appreciation of his merits in that
community.
The establishment of the Female College
has brought large number of desirable citi-
sens, who have invested their means, and as
sisted to- promote the general welfare and pros
perity Of the town. Property has rapidly in
creased in value, and everything denotes steady
progress and substantial improvement. The
business of the place has been extended new
store-houses and dwellings erected, and many
evidences of growth and prosperity become ap-
parent. Between five and six thousand bales
of cotton have been shipped the present season,
and large amount of fertilizers sold by the
merchants. There are nine stores with ample
stocks of good, and a thriving trade. Success
to Williamson and its clever population.