The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-08-06
lettings ON THE RAIL.
THE WR GHTSVILLB AND TEN
MILE RAILROAD.

THE Dublin or the Fast ana the Dublin
of To-Day-Eieven New Stores-A
New Hoeel-"Nanny Lou Warthen
Institute"-Oconee Bridge-A Faith
full Ordinary-New Business Firms
Newspapers-Wrigh Harrison
-Tennille-Sandcrsv Etc.
The w. and T. railroad, new highway
which branches off from the Georgia
Central at Tennille and stops on the
hanks of the Oconee opposite Dub
lin. has increased its business fully
30 per cent. during the past year. The
avals hav, been applied to the extinguish-
nent of Oh old debt and betterments.
Among the latter are ten miles of new steel
rails. which have been laid down. Thirteen
saw mills and five turpentine distilleries are
tributary to the road, while from the
,Oconee steamboat company at Dublin
the output of fifteen additional stills
coming down the river from points as far
removed as Mount Vernon, find a market
in Savannah over the same thoroughfare
At present only one boat, the "Laurens, !"
owned and managed by Capt. r. G. Henry,
niles upon the river, but another will
Is still the president aud superintendent of
the road and w. c. Matthews treasurer
The oldest conductor, L. A. Matthews, has
severed his connection with the road aud
accepted position with Ii Myers & Bros
of your city.
DUBLIN.
This old town, which for half century
has been in a state of semi-somnolence
with nothing to bro k the stiffness save the
mournful soughing of the wind in the tops
of the pines, with the first snort of the iron
horse, has been galvanized into a new ex-
istence. Old things and landmarks are
rapidly giving place to modern improve
ments aud the hum of commerce.
Seeming tae change from afar, brick
masons, carpenters, painters and other
artisans, have flocked in, all finding ready
employment and the erstwhile quiet place
now resounds to the stroke OF the hammer
and trowel
EIGHT BRICK STORES,
and three of wooden material are rising
like magic from their foundations, and will
soon effect change in the appearance of
things almost equal to the transformations
of the wonderful lamp of Aladdin. Nor
has the half been told. Already are the
materials on the ground for the construc-
ton OF an
ELEGANT HOTEL,
to cost about $4,000. From the architect,
f. G. Leach, learn that the building will
be surmounted by two towers So feet in
hight, with mausatd roofs, and an imposing
colonnade in front, supported by massive
columns. 1t will be built of brick; dlmen-
sions 45x96 feet, with accommodations for
sixty guests and to be supplied with many
Of the modern improvements. Y. S. Hooks,
the popular proprietor of the old Hooks
house, has leased the new structure in adj
vance, and it will be known as the Dublin
hotel. While glad to see him in
his elegant quarters, for one l shall
miss the old country inn, with its
worn stairways, quaint appointments and
utter abandon so far as the conventional
tiles of life are concerned. But it is for
tunate for the wayfarer that the good angel,
and "best half'' of the genial landlord will
accompany him, and last, but by no means
least, their Incompatible cook. But con-
fess to deep seated regard for the ancient
village hostels of my boyhood, with their
crazy, creaking signs offering entertain
ment for man ana horse" and wide ingle-
sides and roaring wood fires on wintry
nights.
Pardon this depression, and let me resume
the rehearsal of our modern Dublin's pro-
lected improvements.
NANNY LOU wARTHEN INSTITUTE.
Thanks to the liberality of that big heart
ed citizen of Washington county, Col.
Warthen, a neat and commodious academy
will soon be finished for the education of
the white children of both sexes in Laurens
county. 1t is named in honor of deceased
and much loved daughter, and has been
taken under the care of the South Georgia
Methodist conference. This will fill most
admirably Dublin's greatest want.
THE MUCH NEEDED ocoNEE BRIDGE.
Feeling the transcendent Importance OF
affording every facility to the trade of the
adjacent country beyond the river which
,centers here, steps have been taken to con-
struct an iron bridge of the most massive
description, far above high water mark,
over the Oconee, and the money is actual
raised Tor that purpose. But 1t was neces-
sary to obtain the consent and cooperation
of the United States government and its
engineer and representative, Capt. K. l..
Hoxev of Montgomery, Ala, whose juris-
diction extends over six states. This,
Hon. J. T. Duncan, who has
filled the office of ordinary for
twelve years has been successfully accom-
plshed The site of the bridge has been
accepted by Capt. Hoxey, and soon, under
petition of the citizens, commission will
be appointed to appraise and condemn any
land necessary in the premises, which the
prOpr1eUOrS TeluS6 elLnoT W Seli OI uOHttJo
In due time, therefore, the bridge will GER
tainly be built.
Ex-Mayor T. B. Fielder, one of Dublin's
most enterprlsing citizens, is erecting two
large brick stores, and within the past year
has completed, at a cost of 10000, hand
some residence and two tenement houses.
Mr. Folder is a candidate for presidential
elector in the third congressional district
and would creditably represent his state.
ANOTHER NEW ENTERPRISE.
A joint stock company is forming for the
purpose of putting up an extensive sash and
blind mandatory.
A bank, too, is expected TO be established
shortly, and the lowest estimates Of cottor
receipts for the ensuing season place the
figures at 1900 bales.
NEW INDUSTRY
is the manufacture of brick of the very best
quality. | have examined the article turned
out very carefully and find it not a whit
inferior to the average Macon or Atlanta
bricks. The daily output is 25 900, but this
falls far short of supplying the present alb
normal demand.
The population of Dublin has increased
500 within the past six months, and now
numbers at least ! 800 souls.
RAILROAD OUTLOOK.
The community is greatly excited over
the almost certain prospect at last of more
direct railway communication, both with
Savannah and Macon. IL is generally
understood and believed that the Central