The Harrison times. (Harrison, Boone Co., Ark) 1876-1938, 1883-09-29

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refiued.
H \ fine College building stands on
dn elevation near town, where an
excellent school will be opened
next month.
I lead HILL-This thriving vii
largo is situated in tho northeast
corner of the county, seven miles
south of Longs Ferry, on White
River, about four miles from the
mouth OF Sugar Loaf Creek, aud
some six miles northeast Of Elixir
Springs. 1t is to this point the 5.
i S. Railroad is fast pushing Its way
aud We have no doubt That ere
another year has passed Lead Hill
will be thriving under the adyant
ages OF quick transportation.
Il Considerable business has been
done at point for the last twelve
years II beng among tho oldest
towns in the county. 1t has now a
population OF over SIX hundred ;
seven dry goods stores, two grocery
stores, two drug stores, one saddle
and harness shop, one tin shop, two
steam flour mills, one wooden fac.
tory, three steam cotton gins, two
earding machines, two livery sta
bles, three blacksmith shops and
two good schools. 1t has probably
moro running machinery than any
town III this or the surrounnIng
counties. There il nm abundance Of
pine timber in this vicinity and
three steam saw mills are located
within II miles OF the town.
The lead mines already opened
here, and from which the town
takos its name, will yiolt untold
wealth us soon as properly develop
ed. This section has proved to be
an advantageous location both for
The farmer and stock raiser Stock
thrive on the native grasses, and n
good portion of the laad is except
loaally good.
ELIXIR SPRINGs.-la the health re.
sort OF many people III our own and
adjolning counties, 1t is thriving
village OF some three hundred in
hublants, situated in the bills of
Sugar Creek, somo 16 miles north.
east OF Harrison, aud is wutercd by
numerous springs, whose medicinal
virtues have been attcstcd by all
/, who have visited there. They have
boon found to be P9l!r,tiieIj9.@tly sue
ic rheumatism aud the various blood
diseases.
1t has several good business
| houses a large hotel, etc. The Elk.
|ir Bugle, Il live little newspaper
edited by Thos. Newman, has been
issued there during the past year.
Il. j. Rhodes 10 running a large
steam saw mill, and furnishes most
OF the lumber used IN the buildings
ofyour town.
| DOUBLE SPRINGs.--ls at the head
, Of Rolling Prairie and has Marshall
Ihrairie in its rear; both as fRo az.
Iricultural plains as arc seen any.
whore, lis name is derived from
two bold and lovely fountains flow
I. ing from the same apparent source,
and many health seekers from THO
south bavo preferred this point,
during the present summer, 20 En-.
reka, Elixir, or any Of the other
health giving springs Of this section,
1t has three general stores, cot
ton gin, Touring mill, wool carling
machine, AZ well as other necessary
occupations.
It's onterprislng citizons have
erected very fine College Building
on commanding elevation almost
over the town, which has recently
been completed and furnished by
the members Of the NJ. Il. Church
South, who propose carrying on q
school OF high grade there.
" RALLY HILL is n good trading
punt, situated on Rolling Prairie
. ~ has tirst-cass school, now under
The charge of Prof Edwards, form
torly of North Carolina, which has
proved TO be one of tho fAvortc
educational institutions of our coun.
+ty.
I This is the home OF Hon. r. b.
l Weaver, State Senator from tins
/ District, IA we'll az many other pro.
gressivo and intelligent citizens,
M BuRLISdrov.-ls on the Spring
6cld road ut tho edge of tho pucr
les, some Is miles north OF Harrr
Son. Although it is but small at
present, it may become very dc
sirabIo point on account Of the fine
lumber and lumber to be had in it,
vicinity.
I. OMAuA.-ls yet some ten miles
further toward tho Missouri line
and right in the centre Of ~ fine 4
body OF Pine timber a scan be found
anywhere. 1t is devoted mostly tc
he lumber business, but has sever
hl good mercantile citizens. Some
seven mills are run in this town
md vicinity, and lumber is furnish
ed TO the country on all sides o
them-evon up INTO Missouri.
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