The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-06-13
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% Thursday last some fifty or more citizens o f
this place together with number of strangrs from
abroad had very pleasant excursion to Harvard;
this was the first passenger over the Kenosha
and Rockford road as far as Harvard. The day
was unusually pleasant, and calculated to render
the excursion agreeable. The entire company seem
ed to enjoy the occasion. The district of country
through which the road passes, we have before re-
marked, is unsurpassed in beauty and scenery of
any in the west. Although the country is mostly
prairo,yot it is all along the way dotted with beau
tifu groves of timber and diversified with rolling
grounds : namber OF small lakes Of clear water
along the road in the vicinity of Fox River add
much 70 the attractions of the route
At Harvard the company found sumptuous
dinner provided at the Hotel of L. G. Aver, Esq,
formerly resident Of this city,l Fruits and veg.
etaOles, some weeks in advance of the season in
this latitude, were upon the table Whoever
travels over this road, and desires pleasant stop
ping place, should not fail to 60 to Ayers Hotel ::
he will there find excellent fare and gentlemanly
attention. 1t is proper to remark that the good
people of Hebron, statiJ a few miles on this
side Of Harvard, had expected the excursionists
to stop there short time, and the ladies of the
place had accordingly provided refreshments but
as the arrangement of the train, did not allow of
only few minutes stop at Hebron, the excursion.
lists could not avail themselves Of the hosptaties
OF the place. Harvard is a pleasant and appa-
rently furnishing village, ha wing been butt up en-
tirely since the construction of the Chicago and
Northwestern Railroad Among the public build
ings in the place is large TWO story brick school
house, indicating population Of the right stamp
On the return OF the train, a temporary organi-
cation was had by the passengers, by appointing
James Dawes, Esq, chairman and NJ. Frank, Sec
Rotary. Rev. john Gridley offered the following
+ esolution
ReS0ire3, That the thanks of the people on the
line oG the kenosha Il Rockford Railroad are
enineutly due to he President OF the road-Z. G.
Simmons, Esq, for his interchangeable and well di-
reced efforts in prosecuting this enterprise sue
cesstulIy, through many difficulties and pecuuary
embarrussments, and that we to-day have a real
izatlon OF this long expected enterprise
Mr. Gridley sustained the sentiments of his res
olution with appropriate remarks, paying highly
complimentary, and well merited praise to the
present managers Of the road, and especially to
1Ir. Simmons the President. Rev. Mr.. EicNAmara
responded to a cali tor Il speech, and made some
happy and we'll timsd remarks, which elected de-
monsttatiOn5 Of applause. !. W. Webster, Esq
made humorous speesh, illustrative OF the per-
severence and indomitable energy Of the President
of the road. Rev. Mr.. Slade also made an earnest
speech.
Mrs Lance of England, wno is now On q tour of
observation in this country, being calle, upon for
a speech, responded substantially as follows:
"Air. Chairman: | am not accustomed to max
ing public speeches the English have hot the
reputation of being good speech makers and
am the poorest of them all, in this respect. New
ertheless, must say, that l have been highly
pleased with the p@rGlon of your state through
which we have passed to-day Is scenery. its
sol! and agricultural resources nave excited nv
admiration, and exceeded the expectations had
previously formed oft. It remains for you to
| give your road an earnest and hearty support;
this trust you wll 90. And now if you are true
to the interests your road if you do your duty
well, then whenever you come over to England
! If you want money, will try to help you to it."
This short but comprehensive speech of Mr.
lance, was Of course received with every evil
dence ef satisfaction. The friends of the Kenosha
| Rockford 6, Rock Island road, and the pub tic
generally, have reason for congratuation on the
final completion Of the 'aying of the track, which
now connects us with the city Of Rockford That
thebsIness of the road especially in the carrying
OF freight, will greatly exceed the expectations of
most people, have no doubt The rich and
| highly cultivated districts of country through
which it passes, cannot fail to make it paying
road