The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-03-03

town of considerable Importance. Here it
Is that the Macon and Atlantic Railroad
Company were busily laying tracks onward
toward Savannah. These operations
ceased some months ago, the circumstances
with which the public are already familiar.
There is considerable material at Bruton
for the construction of the road, and about
fifteen miles of track is already laid, while
grading has been finished for about seventy
five miles toward Savannah. The citizens
OF Bruton are very anxious that opera
tions shall be resumed, for then the pros
poets for thriving town will be very
promising The country around 10 of the
same class as that through which the entire
line OF the Wrightsvlle and Tennille rail-
road passes, and itE natural advantages are
as good as any town in that section.
CONDOR.
sold Condor is about half a mile from
the station of Condor aud is an old town
surrounded by elegant farms which are
perfect gardens. The farmers are all we'll
to~do and contented The business of this
town has greatly increased during the past
i've years. and the people are reaping the
great benefits of railroad communication
with the outside world
The greatest demonstration OF the value
and Importance of railroad is shown in the
wonderful Improvement at
DUBLIN.
Dublin is one OF the oldest,towns in the
state of Georgia. The Oldest inhabitant
can recollect the old "stop-overh place,
where Jewellers spent the night on their
travels to the south long before railroads
were heard of. Only ten years ago Dublin
was still the ''old town. we had known for
years past. with its 600 inhabitants
Now look at the improvements since the
railroads have entered its gates. Dublin is
city indeed. The population has rapidly
increased to (, 1000, and still pushing forward
with the progress of the times.
wish to express my thanks and apprecia-
tion OF the courteSies Of DR.. Charles Hicks,
who took such an interest ia showing me
through the city. DR.. Hicks is an enthu-
siastic and progressive man whose life has
been devoted to the advancement OF all the
interests of this section, and many enter
prises are due to his indomitable energy.
Dublin is the county seat Of Laurens. 1t
is situated on the Oconee river. a navigable
stream, on which an extensive freight bust
ness is done. 1t is So miles from Macon, SO
miles from Tennille, % miles southeast from
Toomsboro, and Al miles from Hawk
fnsville. 1t is the terminus of the Wrights-
vile and Tennille railroad, also the Macon
and Dublin railroad, which runs from Macon
to Dublin.
During the past five years many hand
some brick buildings have been erected, and
the little town has put on a city appear
ance worthy of the enterprise of her citi-
Zens.
A large brick hotel has been built by a
stock company, and is managed by that
thoroughly competent and genial proprie-
tor, g. s. Hooks, who looks after the COM
fort OF his guests as only q genial gentle
man can.
One of the very best steel bridges in the
country crosses the river at Dublin. 1t isa
handsome and strong structure. which cost
$4,000. and is one Of the results of the
progressiveness of these enterprising people
The large academy at Dublin Is thor
oughly equipped with every necessary ad-
junct for the education Of the children Of
this section. The average attendance is
about $50 pupils
One of the handsomest buildings in the
city is the store recently erected by L. B.
Lanier, at a cost Of $4,000. 1t is q brick
structure, two stories. with hall above,
which is used as a meeting room by Laurens
lodge, +. and a. NJ. The hall is elegantly
fitted up for the purpose. The two store
rooms are occupied by Lanier 81 Walker as
a general department establishment There
is a large cellar, surrounded by an area
which admits perfect ventilation and light
to the basement.
Among the industries are q number Of
blacksmith and wheelwright shops which
do a thriving business. The large machine
shops which were recently burned will soon