The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-10-20

The greatest length Of the trac' fenced, is sl1
miles and the greatest width four miles. A
special act ofthe Legislature was necessary
before this grand piece of fencing could be
commenced. but Whetstone 4 Kelsey go'
the required permit on condition Of having
the section roads opened rs soon a. the
Ozee hedge around each section can be
turned out. In this way there will be
road around each section and an Usage hedge
ON both sides Of every road. Hedge rows
I, are already plowed around each section AMI
part Of the quarter sections are 30 prepared.
Ii is the intention of the projectors to have
hedge rows around every quarter section, 50
that farmers buying of them will be able to
commence work Immediately. At the pres
ent time, all buying IN ibis II, 900 acre tract
can commence work without fencing, ~ tho
general fence protects all within the e.
closure.
TIE land is fine rolling prairie, giving the
settler his choice Of bottom or upland at the
low price Of SO per acre, where he will
have no outlay for fenccr. As it is the
intention Of the projectors TO make
this model farming district, farms
will not lie sold 10 a man whose only
qualification is ability to buy. Purchasers
must lie mcn Of character, must have average
ability as farmers and must agree to improve
their purchase.
Jf the entcrprising ProPrietors s,cceel in
their project, in few years We will see this
magnificent tract with Improvements on each
guartcr-section, with section roads orna-
men,el 10y Usage hodges, manifestations
marked in the same manner and a poPula-
ton of several thousand.
The Town of Pomona is Laid out at right
angles, with wide streets and IN a good Local
ton. Liberal inducements are offered IL
good men who will come and settle. Schools
and churches will receive liberal treatment,
but saloons will not be tolerated.
At the time of our visit over twenty houses
had been erected and new corners were con-
sian,ly arriving. One Of the best Touring
mills in the State was already erected and
is probably now doing good service
The mill is thirty by fifty feet in size,
and three stories fifty feet, high. 1t is in
charge of brother-in-law of Mr.. Kelsey,
an experienced miller and energetic man.
A school house to cost 5000, is projected
and a subscription is started to build a Con-
gregationaI church, Every aid is given
to new Corners and great inducements are
held ont to good class Of people. 1t is the
determination to start an enterprising town,
having as its life, good people, liberal
churches and practical schools. The prop
erty owners are men of influence, and ex-
pect to induce railroad capitalists to run
their roads in this direction, so that in
short time, at least two roads will be through
or near Pomona.
Such, in brief, is the town Of Pomona.
Its protector, Mr.. Kelsey, lives in sight Of it.
While he is inspecting his fruit and forest
trees, and looking over the rectangles Of
Usage hedges, he can see the result Of his
experiment in town building. We hope his
speculation will meet a great reward. His
enthusiasm deserves it. His perseverance
must he successful.
Chicago. ".
People who have not visited the Garden
City recently can form no correct idea of the
nlagnificcne of the number of buildings that
have been erected there. Among the finest
is the Palmer House, located at the corner
of Quincy and State Streets, and which has
been but recently completed. 1t is seven
stories high, contains $50 rooms and cost
$50, 200. The furniture and all the ap-
pointmcn,s Of the establishment are of
the most elaborate and elegant character, and
ot $780, 600. The Office and rotunda, on
the first floor constitute one Of the leading
features of this splendid establishment, and
challenge the admiration of all who visit it.
The elevator is on the most approved plan,
and is the finest one in the West. Another
of this hotel Is fire escape from
every room, rendering it an easy matter to
get out of the house in case Of fire. The en-
tire house is fitted up in the hest style and is
altogether one of the finest buildings in Chi
clso. Mr.. W. L. +. Meservc, the Propric-
tor is eninen,ly fitted, by long experience, TO
as grand an establishment, and
guests will find themselves provided with
every available comfort and convenience.
There is no hotel improvement that cannot
he found in the Palmer House, including
electric bells. Chicago may well be proud of
an establishment which is not surpassed in
Inc United States.