The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-31

contain curative properties. They
are known by seekers of health as
the Philips's Gallin's and Stockman's
springs. DIR. III. G. Long, a physician
of no mean reputation, is located and
has practiced here for the past six
years. The principal merchants here
are Isaac Lawler, H. b. Gatlin, John
A. March and w. III. Crawford. III.
b. Gatlin has an interestin the spring
bearing his name and keeps a house
Of entertainment. Isaac LaWler and
John A. March carry heavy stocks of
general merchandise. The latter con-
trolls and has for sale and rent 10000
acres of land belon ing to the estate
of DR.. S. w. March, deceased.
Eleven and one-half miles southeast
of Henderson is the town of Minden.
sitting in its two hills, between which
an everlasting stream courses its
vending way. This vicinity is noted
for good crops and thrifty farmers.
The Knights of Honor have a lodge
here. The Minden institute is in the
charge of Prof. ID. r. Watkins, an ex-
perienced and well-qualified teacher.
AT the commencement of the session
the number enrolled was seventy
one; the regular attendance
averages Gfty-fve. The in
stitute is a fine building 4(xD
feet. DIR. III. j. FARRELL and w. 5. " IL
lace have stores, in which complete
stocks of general merchandise are
kept. The former is an energetic, ex-
cellant physician, and In the past few
years has accumulated nice property.
j. L. & w. ID. Arnold have consider
able land in this neighborhood, and
they are thrifty, progressive farmers.
They own, and have run, grist mill
and cotton gin here for the past five
years. The steam grist and syrup
mill here is owned and operated by
Paul Rettig, properous, scientific
German farmer. He has an orchard
of select apple, peach, pear and plum
trees, and has choice grapes.
About three miles north of Minden
are found the celebrated
SPRINGS BELONGING TO ROBERT
WEALCH.
Within fifty yards twenty-seven per-
petual running mineral springs send
forth as many different kinds of
water. These springs have effected
remarkable cures and are more or less
resorted to every year. The principal
spring is known to contain iron, sui
phur, manganese, sodium and magne-
sia. Strange it is, these springs have
never been improved.
Due east of Henderson near the
county line, is the town of
.. PINE HILL.
In approaching tnis place, our atten-
tion was attracted by the irregu-
Lar features of the country
and the appearance of numerous
mineral deposits. The five or
six local springs in the town
are highly impregnated respectively
with sulphur, iron. alum, coperas and
salt. 1t is believed saline works
might be profitably operated. Fire
brick clay and durable rock imper-
,Yious to heat are found near the town.
The Baptists ndMethodists have hand
some churches, and two and half
miles away the Presbyterians nave a
church. The Masons ana Legions of
Honor are established and have suit
able halls. The town academy affords
a creditable school in the charge of
Miss L. IF. Dehoney. The medical
profession has three worthy represen-
tives, Drs. Howard and Sparkman
and DR.. w. NJ. Longmire. DR.. L. j. j.
Howard is among the oldest residents
of the place, is ingenious, and has
bold, active, vigorous mind and a
good memory. He owns several tracts
of land. ''i uT
Among the eight or ten business
houses the most prominent are those
kept by Buckney & Ramsey, d. M.
81 M, p. DeaSon, w. II. Hillin, j.
III. Smith, j. M. Farley, Langston 81
Harson and F. A. Smith & Son. d.
M. & M. p. Deason accommodate the
public by keeping the postofIice. They
also have on hand a large stock OF dry
goods and general merchandise. Es-
tablished in 1872. w. H.. Hillin was
among the first who settled the town;
came here in 1S48. He has a stock of
general merchandise; has thirty tracts
of good land with abundant supply
OF water. OF these tracts 975 acres
are improved and 1920 uni improved.
j. - H. - Smith, dealer in dry
goods and groceries, was eStab-
Hshed in business in 1882, and is
one of the young enterprising mer-
chants of the place. Buckner IL
Ramsey keep a heavy stock of gen
eral merchandise. The Junior has 600
acres of land, of which thirty are inn
proved. The senior has steam
saw and grist mill and cot
ton gin a west of town, sA1p
owns 1000 acres of land,- winch
500 acres are improved. f. A. Smith
81 Son have a general mixed stock of
merchandise They have in course
of erection large business house,
which, when properly finished, will
be an ornament to the town. The
senior member of the firm has associa-
ted with him A. Z. Wherry, and they
own the steam grist and saw mill anu
gin east of town. Langston q Harson
are dealers in family groceries, china,
glass and tin ware; were established
in business two years ago. Their en-
terprise and devotion to business will
insure success. j. M. Farley has
mixed stock of groceries. He opened
business in January last, on the anni-
versary of the battle of New Orleans
"a good time for an enterprising
young man to commence a business
career. 81 i. 80 sii 8
Three and a half miles northwest of
Pine Hill is situated Pleasant Hill high
school, which is taught by Prof. l.. X.
Smith, a graduate of Henderson col
lege. Regular attendance averages
fifty; of this number six attend from
a distance.
Harmony Hill Is sixteen and one
half miles northeast of Henderson,
and is beautifully situated in the
heart of a rich, productive
country. Baptists and Methodists
both worship here and have strong
lodge Of the Knights
of Honor is kept up, fine school is
kept up ten months in the year, three
business houses are in the place, and
their sales are very extensive.
TRoSPER & MAYS,
dealers in general merchandise, COM
menced business in 1877. This is an
firm, fayorably known, car
ries an extensive stock, and the sur
rounding country frequently feels the
support of it's vigorous arm.
HOMER HARRIS,
dry goods, groceries and general mer-
established business three
years ago. Enterprise and attention
20 the surrounding country's interest
has been the distinguishing mark of
his career.
,s.'-' -t's-,' S. j. HENDRICK,
irugs and groceries, established 1879.
He is surveyor, and is familiar with
he surrounding country, owns seven
lundred and thirty-fve acres of land,
If which two hundred are improved,
md controls numerous other tracts of
M n aH st.