The Greenville times., 1888-11-10
JohnsonrlIle. Inc coming Place.


EDITOR TINES:
Thinking little news from this sec
ton of the State would be acceptable,
| ask leave to say q few words. The
hearts Of the people here have been
made glad over the consummation of
a long wished for event; and now they
feel "as happy as the big SunhOwern
on which they live. The Georgia
Pacific r. r. crossed the river at this
place, on a temporary bridge, for the
first time on the afternoon of the 25th
of October. The engineers are push
ing the work to completion as rapidly
as possible and we hope to have con-
nection with the Illinois Central II. r.,
at Greenwood in a short time. This
embryo town is situated ON the banks
of the Sunhower river, thirty miles
east of Greenville, and in point of
beauty there is no more attractive
location in the State. Here you will
find high, bluff banks, adorned with
stately water oaks, aspen-like cotton
wood and full bearing pecan trees, all
Of native growth. The place can also
claim sufficient natural drainage, as
two bayous coming from opposite
directions, empty into the river here.
This river is navigable and regular
Vicksburg packets bring up freights
and receive cotton for miles above
nearly oil tho year. So now, with the
railroad crossing from East to West
and the river from North to South,
there will be all the transportation
needed and com petition enough to
keep the charges for same at moderate
rates. This is the grand shipping point
or miles around, and the lands are
new and, undeveloped. The time is moi
far distant when it will be one Of the
most enterprising, business towns in
the State. Immigration is all that Il
needed to bring out the grandes
resources Of these fertile lands, whcr,
everything that is put into the ground
grows and hourishcs. Threc-quarterl
to a bale and a half of cotton to thu
acre is the average crop; and corr
yields abundantly. All fruits, includ
ing apples, peaches, pears, plums, figs
and garden vegetables flourish here il
great luxuriance. Considering al
these advantages, what can preven
the growth of this town to consider
able size ? Lots are being sold on yer,
moderate terms, but who can say wha
they viii bring one or two year
hence? In this time it is thought thil
road will be completed to West Point
and then this will be a grand trunl
line to Atlanta. A few of the most
prominent citizens in the vicinity, con
templated erecting an oil mill here last
season, and 1t is hoped they will revive
the idea and bring their plans tc
maturity. There is every reason to
believe such an enterprise would sue.
ceed here as well as anywhere, especial.
ly with the river for transportation
both ways in addition to the railroad
The people here heartily extend an in
vitation to all live business men to
come and see for themselves. Now ID
the time, when lots are almost given
away in order to start the upward
boom Of the town. must not forget
to mention the endless amount of tim
Der found in these vast forests and
quantities of the most valuable varie-
ties, such rs ash, cypress, gum, oak &c,
1t is good opening for all classes and
professions: merchants, lawyers, doc
tors, farmers and mill men. The out
look for this town is certainly cncour-
aging, giving rise to all sorts cf specu-
lations as to its future. Consequently
all persons who are desirous Of
changing their business location, OF
beginning life in new place, are ad.
vised and urged to investigate the
many advantages here before going
elsewhere. Respectfully, -.