The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1893-12-19
From L. U. LUBBOCK, who
is to Conduct the Auction
Sale at Houston Heights
next Wednesday at II a. m.
EdItOr Post,

Editor Post;
Houston. Texas, December 10. iSss.--sev-
erai 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 city," The same question
has been repeated In different forms, indi-
eating that others dcsire the same infor-
mutton. therefore. we reply
First Because the ground slopes to-
ward White oak Bayou. affordins nat
ural drainage which has been made thor
ough ana complete by grading streets
and opening more than nine miles Of
bitches.
Second, because the ground is sandy
with clay sub-soil; there is no black waxy
soil on any part OF the property.
Third, Because well-macadamlzed
street extends from the entrance on
Washington street to the northern cx-
tremity OF the addition. arording access
to the property without wadlng through
water or mud,
Fourth, Because the work now being
done on the boulevard will make It the
most beautiful residence district in the
Southern States.
Eifth Iin,a,,sa ~, ,.. ,
with artesIan well, pumping station. stand
pine and several miles of wuter mains tal-
ready laid) afford clear, pure water for
domestic use and fire protection In the
manufacturing locality business district
and to all residences, and 1t Is reasonable
to expect the service win be extended
when other buildings are erected.
sixth. Because the Electric Light sta
ton has been comploted and the Boule-
ward, business district and manufacturing
locality are now illuminated every night.
Seventh, Because complete system Of
sewerage has been inangurated for tho
business district ana higher priced resi-
dcnce lots.
Eighth, Because two large parks have
been reserved and win be beautifed the
coming season.
Ninth, Becaune development and growth
at Houston Heights has been made GER
tain by the establishment or several man.
ufaeturing industries. already in opera.
ton. viz; The Consumers on MN; ex-
tenslve Brick and Tile Works; Tho Gen,
eral Electric Manufacturing Company's
plant and the largest spring bed mattress
and excelsior factory in the South, while
tho folding bed and lounge factory and
car works are rapidly approaching COM
pletion: and work Is progressing on the
furniture factory, which win also be the
largest establishment of that kind south
of Cincinnati, and work is soon to be
resumed on the machine shop and stove
Each manufacturing plant il
supplied with a side-trncl connecting with
all the railroads leading to Houston.
Tenth, Because all parts OF the property
are easily accessible by first.class electric
street car service. without transfer.
Eleventh. Because the solid, substantial
Of the work already done at the
Heights the entire absence OF sham and
Efforts to create appearances without a
substance. and the comprehensive intellI-
yence displayed in securing industrial es-
IablIshments employing numerous opera
lives. providing all the comforts ana con-
,enienees OF modern civilization. and the
ow prices at which the property Is Of
erred insures success for the enterprise
md an increase IN value.
Twelfth. because that while the prop
rty is contiguous to Houston and con-
rlbutes TO the prosperity OF tho city, ID
ecelyes In return all the benefits that
ccrue to residents and manufacturing es-
ablishments within the corporate limits.
Without suffering from the burden of
ity taxation.
Respectfully.
t. U. LUBBOCK