The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-18
From T. U. LUBBOCK, who
is to Conduct the Auction
Sale at Houston Heights
next Wednesday at II a. m.


Editor Post:
Houston, Texas, December &c, 1898 Sew
eral days ago prominent professional
gentleman OF this city inquired "why
are lots at Houston Heights more desIra-
bic than others equally distant from the
center of the clty?" The same question
has been repeated in different FORMS indi-
eating that others desire the same Infor-
nation, therefore, we reply
First, Because the ground slopes to-
wards White Oak Bayou, afrord.ug nat
urAl drainage which has been made thor
oush and complete by grading streets
and opening more than nine miles of
Iitches
Second, Because the ground is sandy
with clay sub-son there is no black waxy
soil on any part of the property.
Third, Because well-macadamized
street extends from the entrance on
Washington street to the northern ex-
tremity of the addition, amordins access
30 the property without wadtng through
water or mud.
Fourth, Because the work now being
done on the Boulevard viii make it the
most beautiful residence district in the
Southern States
Fifth. Because the water works plant
with arteslan well, pumping station. stand
pipe and several miles Of water mains all
ready laid AFFORD clear, pure water for
domestic use and fire protection in the
manufacturing locality, business district
and to all residences and it is reasonable
TO expect the service viii be extended
when other buildings are erected.
s.Xth, Because the Electric Light sta
ton has been completed; and the Bou,e-
yard. business district ana manufacturing
locality are now Illuminated every night
Seventh. because a complete system OF
sewerage has been inauguratel for the
business district and higher priced resi-
Ience lots.
Eighth, because two large parks have
been reserved and will be beauthed the
coming season.
Ninth. Because development and growth
at Houston Heights has been made GER
tain by the establishment of several man
pfacturlng industries, already in opera
ton viz: The Consumers ON MIL. ex-
teuslve Brick and Tile WORKS; The Cen
era Electric Manufacturing Compauy's
plant and tho largest spring bed. ma,treag
and excelsior factory In the South while
the folding bed and lounge factory and
car works are rapidly approaching com
pleuon; and work is progressing on the
furniture factory which win also be the
largest establishment Of that Kind south
Of Cincinuati, and work is soon 10 be-
resumed on the machine shop and stove
foundry Each manufacturing plant Is
supplied with a sIde-,raclt connecting with
all the railroads leading to Houston.
Tenth, Because all parts OF the property
are easily accessible by nrsrclass electric
street car service, without transfer
Eleventh. Because the solid, substantial
character OF the work already done at the
Heights. the entire absence of sham ana
efforts to create appearances without
substance, and the comprehensive intem-
genre displayed in securing industrial cs.
Adjustments employing numerous opera
lives, providing all the comforts and con-
venlences OF modern civilization, and the
low prices at which the property is or
lerod. insures success for the enterprise
and an Increase in. value.
Twelfth. Because that while the prop
erty ia contiguous to Houston and con
tributes to the prosperity or the city. 1t
receives In return all the benefits that