Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-01-29
An American MentOne.

one Of the most charming and most
ideal winter All year round health re-
sorts in Chronicle, Ala, which has
already acquired great fame and Is at
tracing great number of health
seekers and tourists. The town has an
elevation of $50 feet, the highest 10 the
government survey between the RIO
Grande and the coast Of Maine The
site is high rolling plateau in the
heart of the long leaf yellow pine forest
of south Alabama The soil is sandy;
there is no malarie; there are no poison
ous insects. The climate Is simply de
Hqhtful-at all times Of the year The
salt air of thr gulf cOmmlngles with the
fragrant d rliciOus Ozcne OF the pine
woods it is absolutely clean and clear,
and therefore Of great benefit TO all
persons suffering from catarrhi bron
chial and throat troubles and from the
depressing effects Of the grippe. Medl-
cal authorities are agreed that Cltron
ellie is an ideal place for those wEo wish
to recuperate from nervous prostratlon
and kindred ailments.
The town il within "A short distance
from Mobile. 1t has population OF
one thousand, which is, OF course, con
siderably increased during the winter
months. There are pubic and private
schools. churches of various denomlna
tons. stores Of all descriptions, well
equipped and strictly up to date hotel,
and first class liverles
The proximity to Mobile makes Git
ronelle a particularly attractive place
for those who are fond of city anuse
ments The hunter is offered ample
opportunity to enjoy bis sport. Small
game abOunds. In the sha low of the
forest. deer may still be found, and
then there is the agile squirrel, the
turkey, the rabbit, the fox and quail.
AS Mobile Bay is only few miles
away. fishing is one of the best and
most enjoyable sports NelghborlnS
streams are also well stocked with
various varieties of savOry fish
Chronicle has gun club, which all
guests are invited to join, and also golf
links. The surroundings of the place
are both picturesque and romantic.
They are a veritable paradise for the
enthusiastic lover of nature. lie. can
be found blooming in winter the beauti
full camelia japonica, yellow jasmine
trailing arbutus, mountain laurel, roses,
violeis and other flowers and shrubGery.
In March and April The woods are
aglow with bloonlng trees and wild
flower s.
it will probably surprise many tc
learn that CtIOnelle was made the las
surrender of the Civil war. Reliable
ola citiz ans report that OF May 9TH,
1863, General Taylor signed negotia
lions for peace to General Candy, at
spot under a clump of oak trees, mile
a ID quarter south Of the depot
The water of Chronicle is famous tol
its curative qualities in cases Of kidney
and stomach troubles. it is preferred
by many to any of the we'll kuowl
leading mineral waters.
Hotel accom- noda'ions are ample and
obtainable at very reasonable rates.
1t is no exaggerauon to say that no
where along the Gulf or Atlanta
Coast is there any more attr CITY,
health resort than Chronicle. The 10
cation cannot be excelled, and tn
climate is considered, by various au
thorities, TO be more beneficial thai
that of any other resort on the. coast. L
is said that many business and protes
sioual men have already located there
principally for reasons of health.
Chronicle is easily accessible-ove
the Mobile and Ohio, which furnishes
speedy and luxurious service ST
Louis Mirror, Jan. - Jan2o