The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-19
ESCAMBIA TOBACCO
SOIL PROVES ADAPTABLE FOR ITS GROWTH.
nreUton Farmer Exhibits Leaves Grown nm His Place Which are
 of Good Color, Size and

Rrawton. August 1S-(Special)--J. A. Johns. who lives five miles out from Rrewton. was exhibiting two leaves of tobacco on the streets yesterday that were raised on his place.
 Two years ago Mir. Johns decided to see if tobacco would grow here. so he planted a small patch near hls house, and with no particular care the plants grew to maturity and were left to dry on the stalk, after which he gathered the crop and now has 1t stored away in a box, not having any use for it.
 The leaves exhibited were of good color and very large in size. being twenty-five inches in length and twelve inches wide, and Mr. Johns said he had some even larger than these.
 Tn view of the fact that the tobacco industry is being freely discussed by the farmers of this section with the intention of experimenting with the plant these homegrown specimens created considerable interest.
 A few days ago, F. B. Sowell. a far mer and business man of Brewton, visited the home of Nicholas Dorhn, who lives just over the Florida line. between Century and Canoe Station, some twenty miles from Brewton. MT. Dorhn has for some time raised tobacco on his place and manufactured cigars for the market on a small scale from
 
 that the soil here is adapted to the growth of the weed and next year ex- poets to engage in its culture on a much larger scale.
 Mir. sowell brought back with him number of cigars made by Mir. Dorhn, which were of good flavor and he has no trouble in disposipg of his out. others are deeply interested in the prospects, of growing tobacco here, and next year a number of the local far mers will plant small patches as an experiment.
 Recently the Brewton Commercial Club sent a committee to Quincy, Florida, to learn what they could of the tobacco culture at that place. and the committee returned very enthusias- tic at what they saw and heard about the growing of tobacco in that section. The soil of Escambia County is pro- nounced almost identical with the soil of that position of Florida. and if only a small per cent of what they were told as to the profit of cie crop Is true, there would be a good profit left. At any rate 1t will be given a trial. and if a success is made 1t will add thousands of dollars to the wealth of Escambia County within the next few years,
 The quarterly meeting of General Clanton Camp. No. 1072. United Con federate Veterans, was held at the court house yesterday. Quite a num- Der of the old soldiers were present. Four veterans were elected to member ship in the camp, which makes the present enrollmnt 103. The applica- tions of twelve members for Crosses Of Honor, by request of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, were acted upon favorably. Routine busi- ness was transacted and some war folr fnJ after WbfNh QdfOUIrO anf was taken until the next regular quarterly meeting.
 Deputy Sheriff Nelms. of Marion. came down Friday and returned with the negro. Andy Billingsly wanted by the Perry county authorities on two charges of assualt with intent to mur- der, committed eight years ago. Bill lingsly was captured a few days since at Nadawah by Sheriff Fountain of Escambia County and held here pending the arrival of an officer for him.
 The negro had resided at Nadawah for several years, and Is said to have been a hard working. polite and &C., commodating man and none suspected he was a fugitive and wanted for serious crimes until his arrest was ef- fected.
 The past week has been favorable for the growth of crops. heavy rain fell on the 18th, but the remainder of the week has been hot and dry. Cotton was not damaged by the recent excessive rains. and the crop is said to be very promising in all parts of the county.
 County Court will convene in regular session tomorrow mrping. Several causes appear on the docket but they are of a minor character. The court officials are getting things in readiness for the regular fall term of Circuit Court, which convenes next month.