The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-15
ABUNDANT RESOURCES.
MORE ABOUT DUCK HILL AND ITS
UNLIMITED ADVANTAGES.
Mineral Wells Which Flow Volumes OF
Water That Run Steam Mills--Every
Variety of Timber for Manufacturing
and Building Purposes--Fine Farms.
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Duck lIiLL, Miss, April 13.--In the
preceding correspondence from this place
the absorbing topic has been the great
wealth Of the iron ore, which lies upon the
surface. and deeply imbedded in the long
range OF lofty hills which wall in the fertile
valley on either side And, though the
abundant richness Of the ore, and the in
calculable wealth which awaits its devel-
opment has been only partially limited at,
there are other advantages and conditions
in the immediate location OF this town
which are equally deserving OF notice.
The valley in which Duck Hill is situated
varies iroma mile TO several miles in
breadth, and some twenty or thirty miles
In length. The land Is Of the richest,
blacklist soil, and the yield Of every prod
uct and vegetable known 10 the south
ern climate is unsurpassed in guam
ii,y and quality. The land is
in high state Of cultivation, aud no finer
or better equipped farms are TO he seen
anywhere. The lands are not only pro-
life OF staple cotton and all the cereals,
but are equally well adapted TO horticul-
ture. The fruits, grapes aud berries
grown ON them are OF the most delicious
qualities and ripening early are made
profitable IN shipment 10 the northern
cities AT the same time the country In
specially adapted % stock raising. Blue
grnss, Bermuda, and, IN fact, every grass
which hourishos in the most favored local
tiles grows luxuriantly, and spreads with
profusion ut each years growth. Tho val.
I.N -.
with perennial streams OF fresh, clear wa
ter, led from springs OF the purcst
source from out OF the iron bcdded
hills. Along tho banks OF these
ever lowing streams stand beautiful
lazy cattle from the summers sun.
And the thrifty farmers are fast turning
their attention 10 this new source OF profit.
There are some Of Ms finely grassed farms.
aud ~ well stocked In the vicinity Of
Duck Hill as is to bc seen this side OF the
famous blue grass region. Noticeably
is that Of Mr.. Doc. A. wilkins, which
embraces thousand acres or more,
and runs M TO the corporation
line. lie has a splendid herd OF
Jerseys, besides large number Of fine
brood mares and colts On the farm are
large barns for the storage Of provcndcr
and stalls for the stock during the brief
severe winter nights. The farm Il laid oil
into large lots which are planted in van.
ous gmsscs aud clover, and from them the
herds keep sleek aud fat all the year
around.
II has been stated rs general PROPOSE
ton that Duck Hill IL situated almost in
The center Of region Astounding IN nm.
limited mineral wealth, incxhaustibo for
csts of every timber and watercd by
springs, wells and streams Of the purcst !
aud most healthful liquid. These facts arr |
substantially true and are most patent 10 |
che personal observer. In addition tO the /
hundreds Of springs which gish fresh and
sparkling from the iron-ribbcd hills, there
arc In the valley fiat aud right ut
the doom OF the business houses In the
town niue mineral wells, ranging from ~. |
teen 10 thirty feet In depth, from which |
the water flows In Ccasecs volume.
Centrally In the town m located n beautiful |
park embracing several acres, In which there |
are located two ilsh ponds several feet In |
depth. These ponds are kept to overflow.
ing all the year round from the water |
which flows from the wells. The clear
pools abound with several varieties Of fish, |
which have been placed there by the |
owner, Dr.. Butt. The German carp which |
he placed there several years ago has mul. |
iiplied most satisfactorily, aud Il II said |
that from the two pools can I've daily had |
sufficient fish 10 supply the present popu.
Iation. Several Of These wells have been
furnishing water IN the same copious Quan.
tity for sixteen years. Toillusiratc the force
aud volume OF the water, and 10 show that
the underground surface " washed by an
endless stream Of pure mineral water,
some three or four hundred Yards
90 the north " the clus'cr of wells In the
town, Mr. Doc wilkins has large saw.
mill, and formerly a steam cotton gin aud
grist.mill, which was burned last winter.
About ten ycan ago he commenced 10 dig
great cisicin near the mill, In order 10
always have plenty Of water. After dig
gmg about fourteen feet the workmcn
struck solid layer Of rock, through which
the pick and spade could not be forced.
sending Tot n large double-siHcd augcr, he
ordered the workmen IA endoayor 10 bore
through the sub strata and see how thin
u was. Alter much effort they succeeded
Ia forcing the anger q foot or more, when
suddenly the water bumt out, spoutine
over the crown Of the Cistcm fourteen feet
above. The uorkmen bad 10 scramble OH
ia hurry 10 keep from drowning; Ia less
Than twenty minutes the great cistcrn was
filed. and The water rushing over the sur.
face. That has been ten years ago, and To-
day the same volume ~ water rushes from
the mouth Of the cislcfn into an iron
tronghIway, AMI runs on 10 swell the little
stream which flows a lew hundred feet
distant. A. n matter Of course no further
work could he done on the cistcrn. and
the owner wss fearful lest its unocmcnle,l
walls would cave, but they have stood IN
tact, and soundings 20 the bottom show
that The rock bottom Ia still as firm a. on
the day trcsisicd the heavy blows OF III,
pick The water from these wells hal
been subjected 10 the most Thorough
chemical analysis, aud pronounced 10 :,
strong IN mineral properties, aud consc
qucnily most strengthening 10 the human
system. The prominent iron qualities q
this water nom these valley wells but sus
tains the further theory Of the depth an,
strength Of the orc which lies bare ON IN
hill tops hundreds Of feet above, and bc
yond question pcrmeaics them far bclo,
the base. NJ much then for lhe natufa
advantages In water.
The third advantage OF this region Il tia
of IL abundant growth In timber, alway
an important item In the up-building OF
manufacturing city. In the dst place IN,
iron-cresied hills are covered with loft,
yellow pines, Of a quality the best an,
hncst for structure Of residences. The nm
cleared land In the valleys abounds Will
cypress white and most oak hickory non