Henry County GaArchives News.....COUNTY TOWNS October 23 1896
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The Henry County Weekly
A Brief Review of the Points Which Supply Old Henry's Regular Commerce
LOCUST GROVE
     Is one of the liveliest and best little towns in Middle Georgia. Her 
citizens comprise some of the best and most substantial, her business men are
among the best, she is all the time improving, and all go to make up a most 
desirable locality. A large oil mill which is in regular operation every season,
shows the progressive spirit of her business men, and they have made a most 
creditable record. The location of the large school of the Flint River Baptist
Association there recently, is also a valuable addition to Locust Grove. 
     Several of the Grove's live merchants have advertisements in this extra
edition of THE WEEKLY.

HAMPTON
     Has long been known for the best and cleverest people to be found anywhere,
and they always sustain their reputation for pleasant and cordial hospitality.
Hampton has some elegant homes, and in point of cheapness and other attractions
is a desirable place to live.
     There are some splendid merchants in the town, though none of them are
represented in THE WEEKLY'S advertising columns for this issue. Some of the
largest and best stocks to be found in any country town are carried by them,
and the trade is well supplied.
     THE WEEKLY was founded in Hampton, and we shall always have a kindly 
feeling and good word for the "dear old place."

LUELLA
     One of the most hustling and prosperous little towns anywhere just now is
Luella. For the past two years it has made rapid strides, and has attracted not 
only attention, but trade, from every direction.
     S. R. Brown & Sons are the live merchants of the place, and their stock,
embracing almost everything to be called for, would be a credit to any large 
place. And to show how their enterprise is appreciated, they are receiving a 
splendid trade. They have the most complete ginnery in Middle Georgia, with a 
big brick warehouse, and are handling a large amount of cotton market all around
this season.
     A number of new residences have been put up and in course of construction
at Luella, also a nice Baptist church is being built, and its marked improvement
attracts general attention.

GREENWOOD
     Is one of the substancial communities that must by no means be over looked.
Clever Dooly Nelson is proprietor of the town, and with a stock ample and well
selected enjoys a remunerative trade. A good ginnery also accommodates the 
people, and a good lot fo cotton is handled. Some of the best people anywhere
live around Greenwood.

FLIPPEN
     Now has four stores and is quite an important business point. No better or
more substantial citizens are to be found anywhere, and they are consequently
prosperous. Here an industry has sprung up in the fruit business, which holds
out a promising future.
     From this point considerable shipments are made each season, giving 
employment to a considerable little number, and proving profitable to the 
shippers. This is a departure capable of opening up an avenue of benefit to 
this entire section, and it is to be hoped will ere long result favorably to 
that end.

STOCKBRIDGE
     Is one of Henry county's "old stand-by's." Several business establishments
proceed in the even tenor of their way and the average church and school 
privileges, with easy access to Atlanta, make a desirable place to live. It is
composed of some of the most solid and substantial of citizens.

COUNTRY STORES
     Last, but by no means least, are Henry county's country stores. The scores
of drummers who make trips of regular rounds to them attest the fact that they 
are among the best to be found anywhere, and they supply the people of every 
community with many of the articles of every day use, upon favorable terms, 
besides the convenience of being near by.
     In fine, old Henry county with her good, solid lands, excellent climate,
healthy location and general conveniences, is one of the garden spots of the 
country.

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