The morning news., 1891-12-02
WONDERFUL wHiGsAM.
Some of the Advantages Offered e
Settlers IN Decatur County.

WHIGHAM, GA., Dec- l.-On the western
division Of the Savannah, Florida and
Western railroad. 219 miles from Savannah
and eighteen miles east of Bainbridge, is the
town Of Whigham. Viewed from the rail-
road there is nothing to indicate that large
city is situated on the hill near by; nor
does the dozen business houses and the few
pretty residences present a metropolitan
appearance. But Whigham will get there, If
the efforts of r. A. Connell, the en-
thusiastic and enterprising promoter
OF Decatur county's advantages, are
only half way appreciated. Fer thirty
years Mr.. Connell has been enjoying the
blessings of this glorious county, and now
he is making amends for his past selfshness
and is spending his time and energies in
telling to the world the great benefits to be
gained by settling at or near Whigham.
am not a "boomer" nor yet a prospect.
ing settler, bat had some special business
at Whigham few days ago and was COM
pelled to take in the town." 1 left the rail-
road, which runs for many miles through
fat country, filled with wire grass and pine
trees, and mounted the Whigham hill Here
grand view of dozsn hills presented q
surprising and beautiful spectacle. What a
lovely site for a town. Away in every
direction the hills loomed up like mountain
peaks. l determined to see the surround-
ing country, and started out to investi-
gate. Whigham ls laid out with wide and
regular streets. There are several very pretty
residences, but plenty of room for more. On
hill just north Of the railroad is a charming
site for a hotel, which will probably be
erected within year. From the top of the
proposed hotel view for ten miles around
can be had. The scenery is grand. A
natural park Of unexcelled beauty is al
ready in waiting for guests just in front Of
the hotel. and a magnificent spring of pure
free stone, or hard water, flows continually,
furnishing SIX gallons minute. This water
has been analyzed and found to contain
mineral properties, and Is an excellent
drinking water, healthful and invigorat-
ing. This valuable tract of land will be
presented to any parties who will build the
hotel. Mr.. Connell is the owner. He also
will donate land for the erection Of a coll
lege.
"Whigham is the coming town of South
west Georgia" remarked Mr.. Connell as we
drove through the pretty town. "All we
want is few capitalists to come here and
see the natural advantages that are offered
for investments"
just outside Of town we came to rich
rolling country, covered with hammocks of
HARDWOOD FORESTS.
Never in my life have seen such variety
and abundance of valuable tress-thickly
studded hillside groves of lofty magnolia,
grandihora, live oak, white and water oak.
maple, hickory, b9ech, ash, ironwood and
poplar, beauti1ed by graceful Spanish moss,
olinging vines, fragrant flowers, creeks and
springs with wild turkeys, deer, squirrels
and birds in abundance.
Think of it; 500 acres of Just such valua-
bic land within one mile Of Whighan. I'm
mense tracts have been cleared which are
PRODUCING LARGE CROPS
| or the finest corn. sugar cane. rice, rye,
| oats pease sea island cotton, peanuts, sweet
| and Irish potstoes, melons and vegetables
| of all kinds. Among the fruits that have
been successfully grown are peaches, piums.
| figs and mauy varieties OF grapes
which yield abundantly and can be utilized
with great profit in the manufacture of
wine.
TOBACCO IN DECATUR.
For the production of the finest grades
| Of cigar tobacco the high rolling hammock
| lands of Decatur cannot be excelled. The
| samples of tobacco raised hero are equal to
| genuine Cuba tobacco. The remarkable
| Characteristics OF the Cuba leaf, with Its
rich aroma, ts retained in the cultivation of
the "weed" in this section. It is only natu-
| raj; while ths conditions of the climate
and soil combine the necessary adjuncts,
| being high, well drained, rich soil. with a
warm, humid atmosphere, plenty Of rain in
the growing season. and the proximity to
the salt breezes of the gulf. Along with
TIE rest of farmers Of this section the
neighborhood Of Whigham will go heavy
| in tobacco culture next season.
HEALTH.
| The health Of the county is excellent. 1t
| receives the refreshing sea breezes from the
| Gulf of Mexico, which are tempered as
they get into the interior by the healthful
odor Of resinous pines. and ie Is as near
| natural sanitarium as can be found. One
| demonstrativs feet is evident three physi-
| clans live at Whigbam and their practice
Is SO small that they find a more remunera-
tive occupation in tilling the ground for a
living.
CoNNELL'S PHOSPHATE DISCOVERIES.
For the past six months r. A. C9nnell has
been probing the earth around Whlgham
and has discovered valuable deposits Of
phosphate. For miles around there are sur
| feca Indications of tnese beds, which lie
hidden away In the bowels Of the earth. At
several placaj Mr.. Connell has dug below
the surface and at every "hole in the ground
he has been rewarded by securing valuable
deposits of phosphate. The findings has
been anelyEed.and found to contain phos-
phate of lime in paying quantities, with
carbonate of lime and clay. Great results
are expected Of these discoveries ana steps
are being taken to mine the lands
THE BOOM
Will steadily grow as the people OF this
country are Informed Of these valuable
farming lands, the lovely country and the
natural advantages for health and prosper
itv which are offered at and near the town
Of " higham, In Southwestern Georgia.
Seven miles from Whigham are the
beautiful IForest Falls Here the water
falls over a precipice Of eighty-three feet
these waters can be utilized for running
heavy machinery the year around. They
are situated In the center OF tnousanoi
~ acres Of yellow pine forests. intersuersed
lin hardwood tiunbers. The falls present
a beautiful scene at midday, when the re-
fiection Of che sun on the waters forms