The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-06
BY D. W. MIvER.

Brewton, July 5.-Cstar Correspond ence. )--One of the principal towns of this section, and the leading one of Escambia e Brewton, the county site, which can now boast of one of the most beautiful and substantial Temples of Justice in the State It has not had the finishing touch e put to 1t. but it has been completed Eufziciently to allow the officers to move in and wait for the new furniture which is daily expected to arrive and when put in place will make it one of the most convenient court houses in the State. It fs being much admired and talked about just now and notice of it Is worthy of space at the beginning of this letter. The Circuit Court room is Q beautiful hall and the judge and jury will be delighted with their new quarters at the next term of court. A picture of the building is to be seen elsewhere. as
 Brewton is situated on the main line of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, l0t miles south of Montgomery. and "A miles north of Mobile. It is a modei town in all thk fancy suggests in it's appointments. Here we find a substantial school build inx, capable of accommodating 50o pu- pils. The school is under the supervision of the town authorities, ofiicered in all its departments with a thoroughly effi- cient corps of teachers. and Is well pat ronized but without endowment.
 All the religious denominations have commodious houses of worship and srir- atual life is buoyant on all sides. The citizens are intelligent. progressive and hospitable. The streets are nicely laid out and wen graded. Artesian wells pour out an unceasing flow of pure water, al- most at every turn. A large volume of mercantile business is done here, and a bank accommodates the business inter esta. Two large lumber mills. two steam grSsts, one cotton gin, a canning factory, comprise the principal industries of the town. A market vegetable association ships It's product to the western market, after packing it in a shed located in the central portion of the town.
 Four miles east of Brewton a large lumber mill is situated on the banks of the Conecuh River. and connects with the L. and N. Railroad in Brewton by rail One mile south is the colossal lum- Der plant of a Michigan firm and upon a beautiful plateau which rises to the westward, is the city of Alec. where the pride and wealth of the company have doniciled themselves in costly homes.
 Surrounding Brewton are some of the prettiest and most profitable farms in the country, located altogether on upland, and of fabulous value to the owners. Good land, manufacturing sites and many other opportunities for profitable invest menk are obtainabIe And a welcome is extended to all bona fide home seekers.
 There are nearby . number of flourish ing towns. among which are Pollard, eight miles south which was originally in- tended for the metropolis of Escambia, and yet, while not so pretentious ;as Brewton, can boast of a social and busi- mess status second to none in all this section. One lumber mill is operated there, and room for many and varied in- dustries remain. A cordial welcome to investors and home seekers is extended from Pollard.
 Elomaton, six miles further south. is a railroad junction, and can boast of as much progress and hospitality as her sis- ter towns. Here the blizxard-ridden in- habitants of the great northwest, who come by the way of the great Louisville and Nashville Railroad system to the Gulf retreats, change cars en route to Florida
 Canoe, ten miles further south, is young in development. but enjoys a situation for such inferior to no other place under the sun. Here is found soil which nature endowed for happy people to own stretching out in all directions Is appar- ently an interminable level plain, shaded by long leaf pines. and caTpeted with na- tive wood grasses.
 Williams Station. four miles below, is