The Kanzas news., 1859-02-12
Forest Hil1-Junction of the Ne
osl1o and Cottonwood Rivers.

EORE EST HILL, with its numerous advan-
II tages, is now paramount TO all other places,
as it is situated the north side and near to the
junction of the Neosho and Cot4onwood Rivers.
The elevated position which the above named town
occupies, gives commanding view Of the coun-
try all around, confirming the many iattering
ports which have already been made by all traF-
elers, who are constantly coming this way to ill
up the fertile valleys of the sNeokss and Cotton
wood. The clear, cold water of the streams tells
well for the health and prosperity Of the country.
The abundanee,o of sand which the Neosho and
Cotton wood furnish, makes this location more de-
sirable than any one south of the kanzas River
Limestone and building stone of the very best
quality readily be obtained in unlimited guam
titles with. little expense. Contrasts are be-
ing made for lime at the kiln for 25 cents per
bushel. - -. --.ss.4s --,-F ..s.s
Two brick kilns are in successful operation, the
first and only yards Of the kind in this section of
country. and contracts are being made at six dol
lars per thousand. a steam saw mill, within a
stones throw of the town. is in active operation,
and contracts are daily filed of the best quality Of
lumber for $25 and $50 per thousand feet. A sec
ond Saw and Grist mill, on a large and extensive
SCALE will soon be completed by the Messrs Baker,
The Blacksmithing and PIow factory is being
carried on by Messrs. Stevenson & Bunnell, who
are supplying the country with home man ufactur
ed articles, thus preparing the way for the nus
bandnan to turn over the soil an order that part
Of the grassy plains may give way for the golden
grain which will soon cover this valley far and
wide. .ee.+ a.- es -t9svJ s5cff erfgrsr u,
The large number of buildings which are al
ready under contract give full assurance that a
large town must soon spring up. Two Stores are
now prepared for trade, The vanguard of Emf
grants who have not as yet found home on this
fertile SOIL vited to come to the rich Valley of
the NeOsho and share with those who are busy at
work building for themselves homes in the land Of
the west. 9ittt4 r'1t rs es
The most direct route and best road from Leav-
enworth and the Missouri river is by way of To-
peka where the emigrant can cross the KanZas riv-
er by the elegant and substantial bridge just fin
ished. the first and only bridge across that river:
thence by way of BrowIville, Wilmington and
Wat rloo to Forest Hill, thus making a direct and
good route to Eagle CITY, Shell Rock Falls, Verdi
girls and Walnut creek country s+ii fs@ -.
The natural crossing which the Junction af-
fords, is of the many reasons why the south
emigration crosses this way. Preparations are
being made for the speedy construction of a good
Bridge at the junction, for the better aecommOda-
ton of the emigrant 49, s. -;s-a - g-
All those wishing for further information rela-
tive to the above named Forest Hill, direct to Col
&c, K. Holiday, T. G Thornton, JIG. Miller, To-
peka, or to the undersigned, at Forest Hill
R. W. STEVENSON, Pres t. 4
d. c. SToDDARD, Seey:
iaHo2s q r L. MITCHELL,
/ C2j Ca b. p B. J. FISK, sU6 90 sG# -E
W. d. STEVENSON, : Trustees.
. G.. MILLER,
T. McISTfRE. ae
Forest Hill, June 18th, 1855. 1a - p