Mexico weekly ledger., 1886-05-13

HARDIN COLLEGE.

In addition to the Public School, we
have Hardin College, one of the prin-
cipal female colleges of the state. 1t
was founded in 1873, by Ex-Gov. G. II.
Hardin, who endowed it with $4,000.
This institution is situated in the
southern part of town, and from its
! elevated position commands a fine
| view of the surrounding country. The
grounds, consisting of ten acres, are
charmingly ornamented with walks,
and trees and flowers, and form an ex-
ceIlent place OF recreation for the stu
dents. Prof. A. X. Gancey, formerly of
Tuscaloosa, Ala, is President of this
popular institution.
The churches of the city are ten in
number, two of which belong to colored
congregations, Eight of the churches
are elegant brick buildings, costing
from $1,000 to 81, 800. The denomina-
tions represented are the Methodist,
| Baptist, Presbyterian, Christian, Pro-
testant Episcopal and Roman Catholic.
The newspapers of Mexico are ably
conducted, the LEDGER, published by
r. NJ. White, and the 1ntelligencer by
S. B. Cook. Mr.. White has perfected
arrangements to place in his press
room a water motor, which will add
greatly to it's completeness and con-
venience.
Mr.. Cook, in addition to the Weekly
Intelhgencer, publishes daily. Steam
power is applied in this office very sue
cessfully. rr.
Both journals arefully equipped in all
their departments, and turn out hand
some work. They enjoy liberal pa
tronage, a wide circulation and com
manding influence. In politics, both
are Democratic.
In general appearance the city is
very attractive. The principal streets
are macadamized; the Others are we'll
drained and graded. Shade trees adorn
the greater portion of the yards as we'll
, as the streets. The houses are com
Portable and neat, and many are of ne
little architectural beauty. In fact, il
has been said by oneof the best atchi,
tects of our state, that Mexico has
more fine houses, both residences and
public buildings, than any town oi
equal size, with which he is. acquainted
A pure and abundant supply ofwatel
is furnished from reservoir of thirty
five acres, in the southern SUBURBS
The water is distributed through foul
miles of mains, by the Holly system o
direct pressure. This gives ample pro
lection from fire, as there Is sufficien
!pressure in the mains to throw waite
to a height of 1870 feet directly from th'
hydrants. The price charged fol. waite
is low, and the water is available TO
auv use, either. for domestic or 70
manufacturing purposes.
|. The principal streets and iarg
}, proportion of the business houses ar
It lighted with the electric light. Thi
i system was introduced by the enteI
d prise and unassisted efforts Of Mr.. j
e +. LIewellyn. At present the light
II not in operation, IN consequence q
e, damage caused by fire; but it Is expec
l. ed that within month a new pla1
y will be secured, and the streets lighte
x as before.
To all wishing to establish then
r, selves in business in live and grow
a. ling city, Mexico offers excellent az
Is yantages In no other town 3wiH
III fouad better schools, better socet
a. lower taxes, or more opportunities II
enterprising men.
= Especially does Mexico presents a ~
enipg for manufactures. she III
re cheap and abundant water fne marx
y. CONNECTIONS, and coal snppiy whie
ID Is being rapidly developed. The boal
I'd of Trade stands ready and willing.
l. assist, 10 every way, all manrfacturlf
:. enterprises. ,erass 4
e. Hardin College Wednesday mig
furnished most excellent ente
al tainment, which the members of tt
be Press association attended in bod