That classic
edifice, known as the Old Drug Store, one of the oldest structures
in town, has left its hallowed spot, and is removed to a less
public quarter. Tribulation hath for several years, been seated
on its walls, and now the Vandal hand of improvement has raised
its foundations. An unsightly object for so long
a time, it has been a matter of surprise that it was permitted
to occupy so desirable a site. Soon, a handsome building,
40 feet front on the public square will fill its place, and the
memories that clung around the old Drug store will become a matter
of history with the inhabitants of our town. Every one
seems to be delighted at its removal, and soon new associations
of an equally interesting character will be formed around the
new Building. Thus, old things pass away, and new ones
usurp their places. The march of improvement might be extended
to other localities around the square, until several other dilapidated
objects were removed.
Many new buildings are being erected,
and others are still in prospect. We are pleased to mark
these evidences of prosperity; and ere long Dallas will vie with
any town in the State in the number of its elegant houses, both
public and private.
The Art Saloon
and the Sampson Corners are both admirable locations for public
houses, but, at present, are rather unsightly places. When
they become occupied, our public square will be one of the handsomest
in the country.