The Kanzas news., 1859-01-29
Forest Hill-Junction of the Ne
p OSlio and Cottonwood Rivers.

IsORESfGHELDs with It's numerous advan-
tages, is now paramount 10 all other places,
as It situated on the north side and near to the
Junction lof the Eeosho and CostonEood Rivers.
The elevated position which the above named town
occupies, gives commanding view of the eoun-
try all around, confirming the many 11Attsring
ports which have already been made by all tTay-
efera, who are constantly coming this way to I'LL
up the fertile valleys of the Neosho and Cotton
wood The clear, cold water of the streams teIls
well for the health and prosperity OF the country
The abundance of sand which the Neosho and
Cottonwood 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 no expense. Contracts are be-
ing made for hme at the kiln for %. cents per
bushe1. .s,s 5sessoS
9 Two brick kiins are in successful operation, the
first and only yards of the kind IN this section of
country and contracts being made as six dol
lars per thousand "A steam saw tniAs within
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 large and extensive
scale, viii soon be completed by the Messrs Baker
The Blacksmithing and Plow factory is being
carried on by Messrs. Stevenson & Bunnell, who
are supplying the country with home manufactur-
ed articles, thus preparing the way for the hus-
bandnan to turn over the soil In order that part
of the grassy plains may give: way for the golden
grain which will soon cover this valley far and
wide. .ef
The large number Of buildings which are al
ready under contract give full assurance that o
large town must t>seon spring up. Two Stores are
now prepared for trade The vanguard of Emil
grants who have not as yet foapd q home on this
fertile soil are invited to come to the rich Valley of
the Neosho and share with those who are busy ct
work building for themselves homes IN the land of
the west. .utSsSsss qr4,t
The most direct route and best road from Leav-
enworth and the Missouri river is by way of To-
peka where the enigrant can cross the Kanzas riv-
er by the elegant and substantial bridge just fin
ished. the first and only bridge that river;
thence by way of Brownyille, Wilmington and
Waterloo to Forest Hiii thus making direct and
good route to Eagle City, Shell Rock Fails, Verdi
girls and Walnut creek country. -i-1a
. The natural crossing which the Junction af-
fords, is one of the many reasons why the south
ern emigFatieae crosses thissway. Preparations are
being made for the speedy construction of q good
Bridge at the Junction, for the better accommoda-
ton of the eInigrant. -45uffaas gri.52 =
:, All those wishing for further information rela-
tive to the above named Forest Hill, direct to Col
G. K. Holiday, T. g. Thornton, j. G. Miller, To-
peka. or to the undersigned, at Forest Hill.
R.W. STEVENSON, Pres't.
| D. G. STooDARD, See'y.
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/ B. j. FISK, -.,.
", d. STEVENSON, Trustees,
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| Forest Hill, June 5th, 1858, sr....,E ff
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