The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
MARBLE FALLS.
The Future Manufacturing City
of Texas.
Its Resources, Surroundings and
Advantages,
Special Correspondence of the Statesman.

Special Correspondence of the Statesman.
MARBLE FALFs, May %, 1889.
Having occasion to visit this famous
and popular little city for few days, l
thought il would be both becoming, ap-
propriate and proper to write of its many
and wonderful natural resources and ad-
vantages. Marble Falls is located on the
Colorado river, about fifteen miles south
west of the town of Burnett. in Burnett
county, Tex. It takes its name from the
marble falls, one of the finest locations for
the running of machinery by water power
anywhere to be found in the southwest.
Here some day will be erected factory after
factory, and from these enterprises will,
in few short years, spring up one of the
largest and most important cities located
in the state of Texas.
That this will be SO is no longer ques-
ton of uncertainty, but fact settled be-
You'd any controversy. This place has
other advantages; among the most i'm
portant is the granite rock out of which
the capitol of Texas was erected. These
quarries some day will furnish the ma
rerials for use upon our coast that will Sc.
cure to Texas a deep water harbor, be-
sides, when properly advertised, this stone
will take its place in the markets of the
world as superior 10 al Others in
the building of fac residence and
business houses. That it is some day TO
become a fashionable health and summer
resort is fixed fact, for here in this ro
mantle, sublime and enchanted spot all
nature seems to exert itself in an effort to
produce those things that please the ex-
acting requirements of rebellious man.
One can stand upon the heights just be-
low the falls and drink in the purest,
freshest and most exhilirating air that it
il possible to produce, while at the same
time his eye can peacefully rest upon the
placid bosom of a clear, blue and beauti-
full lake, three miles in length, filled with
the choicest varieties of the finny tribe.
The country surrounding is diversified,
consisting of mountains, valleys, timber
and prairie. The lands susceptible of
cultivation are as rich and productive as
can be found anywhere in our grand state.
This town Is attracting the attention of
enterprising and progressive men
in all parts of the country, and they are
investing and contemplating investing in
property located in this favored locality.
The following represents the business
and business men of the city:
Marble Falls and Tannery and Manu-
featuring company, manufacturers OF
leather, boots and shoes: capital stock,
100000. All orders promptly fl ed. Gus
tom shoes a specially. Have on hand for
sale good supply of wax uppers, and
every grade of leather.
Border Bros, dealers in dry goods
clothing, notions, hats, caps, boots and
shoes, staple and fancy groceries, hard,
ware, etc. These gentlemen are doing, a
splendid business.
H. L. Griffin, dealer in general merchan'
disc, staple aud fancy groceries, has fine
trade.
R.H. Boyce, the only saloon man in town
is doing an extensive business and is hav
ing concrete business house built for his
business by Charles Frost, contr lctor and
builder.
Mrs. G. A. Chapman is doing goot
business, and Barry and O'Hair have the
finest hacks, buggies and horses in the
west at very reasonable rates.
George Roper, proprietor of the two
story brick hotel, will give you frst-clasi
accommodations, and no better table fart
can be found any where-fresh fish caugh
out of the Colorado every day, Head
quarters for commercial and travelling
men.
Between 100 and $50 lots were sold or
the 21at inst. at an average cost of 1921
each.