The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-14
Memphis to Have a Pretty Sister.
West Memphis G altering It's Forces
for a Plunge Forward.
Large Manufacturing Concerns Lo-
Gated and Others Coming.
The Completion Of the Bridge Prom
ised Earlier Than Expected.
When tho New City and tho Old, or
Quoenly Sister, Oct to Humping
Themselves, All Rivals Must
Go to Grass.

Indications point to boom in West
Memphis unprecedented in the history Of
that thriving city. 1t is attracting the no.
ticc OF capitalists all over the country, and
many there are who believe that at this
point on the Mississippi West Memphis
will play Minneapolis to the ancient city's
st. Paul There is no accounting for the
growth OF cities, and frequently the least
promising ou,strirs all others When
Hull, ON the Ottawa River, in Quebec,
Canada, was thriving and well estab-
lshod clty, yoke OF oxen, two barrels OF
Hour and pair of Indian moccasins had
To be given 10 a man TO induce him 10 live
on the other side, on tho rocks of
Bytown. Bytown is now Ottawa City, the
capital and seat OF The Dominion Govern
menL Hull has her saw-mils aud match
factory. Thousands OF instances might be
enumerated OF similar import. There are
those who look forward 20 .hc new town
on the west side OF the river with great
expectations. Just at present their argu-
mcnts are visionary, save this There IL no
debt incubus over there.
Among the number Of enterprises that
are going to West Memphis, may be mem
toned the company recently formed in
New York for the purpose Of preserving
timber. This company will soon establish
q large plant, and, 10y some process pre-
serve timber of all kinds for an indefinite
period.
Another h q Kansas City company that
has been surveying ground with view to
the erection Of a large grain elevator near
the ferry landing.
Another company is bidding on land be-
low the present elevator along the river
front, whore large sawmills arc TO bo
erected.
Ground has been leased by large
woOdenwaro factory, aud work on tho
same will be commenced at an early day.
To make the place attractive, the West
Memphis Packet Company contemplate
the erection OF u pavilion 1jXli0 feet 10 be
entirely closed In with a nice fence. This
is for the use Of picnica, parties, etc, dur
| ing the summer.
| The new bridge company h at present
constructing. on this side Of the river, an.
other cdisson 10 be- used on the other side,
! and piiing ia large quantities. has been
! contracted for aud Il will bc delivered
soon. The outlook now Is that n great
army Of laborcrs will he employed ON that
side vi the riyor this summer IL IL cst.
mated that IN ono year aud half tho
great bridge will be completed across tho
river. This Is caused by the unusually
favorable condition Of the river and tho
low water The Cairo bridge was finished
SIX months earlier than was expected ON
this account.
The Government survey that starts In
Missouri and contomplates extending 60
the 81 Francis River, has already reached
~ FAR south rs Blcdsoc's Landing and
work Is progressing rapidly. This levec Is
intended To protect the ~. Francis basin
and will redeem vast territory OF fine
land. Altogether the outlook for the west
side Of the river Is bright.