The Leavenworth weekly times. [volume] (Leavenworth, Kan.) 1870-1880, 1870-08-25
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New CAicaso, Kansas, like it. name sake
Of Illinoia = . live plaee. and = destined at
No distant day to rank among the leading
towns Of Southern KansaA II the giant
strides which have marked 10 progN~ thus
far sill continue, with the same spirit and
SEAL during the next three months, New
Chicago will be one of the many marvels Of
our glorious and renowned State Of KansaA
Perhaps there are many who reside here,
even in the State Of Kansas, that are not
aware of the existence of this thriving town.
But, by the power which the TINES wielda,
il NAV be better known. In the important
citiss Of this and neiehboring States, in the
thriving towns and villages, in the work
shops, in the farm house, in the squatter's
cabin, east, west, north and south, the bright
columns of the TINES are pesssed by thoa-
sands, who Gull its news and ponder it, sug-
geaions. 1t is the peoples paper; il give.
utterance to the peoples thOughts. Hence,
through its columns, he II known, that real
live, eo-shead town, full Of vim and the ele-
ments Of prosperity, il springing up - If by
magic in the northwest corner Of NeoahO
county. 1t the crcssing of she Missouri, Kan
sas 4 Texas, and tho Leavenworth, Lavrence
4 Galveston railroads. The town site il one
Of unsurpaaing beauty, and surrounded BY q
scope of country not surpassed for beauty. for
stock, or for agricultural purposes, by any in
this portion Of the State. A panorama Of
inspiring beauty ia spread ous on the est Of
the town, which every KanMn may look
upon with pride. The river, with . bewil-
dering diversity Of grand and beautiful trees,
the large and fertile valley, with its rustling
fields of corn, and the numerous herds 1T
fat and sleek cattle grazing upon the bounti-
full supply Of luxuriant grass, form a scene
of great beauty and interest. On the vest,
gentle rolling prairie, as smooth as the ocean
billows, ascend one swell after another until
lost IN the dim distance. The town is boun-
tifally supplied with timber. Village Greek i
one and half miles to the north. Turkey
Creek, four miles TO the south, and the
Neoeho River one and half miles to the
east, all afford an abundant supply Of good
timber The surrounding country ID -
densely populated ~ any portion Of Southern
Kansas. Wilson County, on the west, IL
thickly settled for comparatively new
county, every available quarter section Of
land being occupied by permanent settlers.
Allen, on the north, would he good county
if she had her debts paid. Neoebo County
does not owe dollar, therefore We do not
court the favors Of Allen. The people Of
Humbolt have a great antipathy for this
place, and NO doubt they have cause. The
energy which they display in making known
their ayeEsion towards Chicago might, If re-
versed and properly applied tn their own
town, be Of great benefit to them. 4 COM
mrnicatfon recently published in TIE Leaven-
worth Bdlais, by some evil minded individ-
,,al, might be one Of oar Humboldt antago-
nists, were j, not for the utter lack Of knOwl-
edge displayed in regard tn the town AMI
surrounding country. Wegive the Humbolt
people credit for being more fully acquainted
with the geography Of the country than was
manifested by the unknown correspondent Of
the Bullefia We ask him to come out and
show his colors; il we are not mistaken he Is
connected with the Bulletin Office, and re,
ceived many fav0rs from the people Of New
Chicago, who are a trihe more corrupt than
a barracks Of soldiers, and "a migratory ~
an ordinary camp meeting. Allow me to in
form the people who read the TINES that .
more orderly and moral town cannot be
found in the State Of Kansas. The Gospel i
il preached to all who desire to receive its
benefits, twice week. A thriving and
largely attended SUNDAY School is doing
good work. !As regards the migra-I
tory element, and the land grab
hers, 50 obviously alluded to by that nice
young man, is a hoax in every sense Of the |
word. The gentlemen comprising the Town
Company are energetic and faithful men,
who cave expeDded the money, realized from
the sale of lots, in good substantial buildings.
Judge Jones, Judge Wells and NJ. T. Jones,
have erected good pine bsiil iings two stories |
high and are finely furnished. $. W. Foster,
who BY the way, is Railroad agent, Express
agent, Justice Of the Peace and perfect gen.
tleman, is erecting an elegant residence, On
the most commanding point Of ground in |
town, where he expects to pass the remainder
Of his DAYS. II is ten weeks since the town |
site was surveyed, the grass il not all worn
of from the principal streets yet. One hum
dred and fifty buildings, and a population Of
five hundred, is about the size Of the young
giant now, and onward isstill the watchwOrd.
It is the general remark Of all strrngers who |
visit our town, that better class Of buildings
are being erected here, than the most Of new
towns are favored with. The different |
Oftrade are very ably represented.
A new hotel is almost a necessity. The |
Tilton Hoaa~ r. entirely Inadequate to the
bnsine.s,. The uibsne and courteous land
lords, Austin 4 Wilson, do all that circum-
stances will admit OF, to accommodate the trav4
cling public. 4 new hotel will be completed
in a few weeks, while another il under con-
temptation Calls Restaurant is the Del!
monico of New Chicago; no pains Is spared
BY the courteous epicurean TO tickle the PAL |
ate of all who favor him with . call.
On the firt day of September, We expect |
to be able 70 blow our horn through the coli
umns Of a New Chicago paper. Mr.!
formerly Of Leavenworth, is absent,
procuring material, which was shipped front
Chicago on the 10Th. L
Real estate il sold at very low figures id
town, while farms in the vicinity Of the town.
are held at very high figures. Town lots
range from SIS to 500 a piece; farming
lands, from so to s75 per acfe.
A rumor r. aAioat in town to-aay, that the
surveying party Of the Fort Scott 4 Sedaiia
Railroad, i at Big Creek, 10 miles east Of
here. KNew Chicago gets the Fose Scott
Sedalia Railroad, and her prospects for ii are
very hsAtering, all doubt ~ to whether il will
make city, II At an end, - II would th6
have three Of the principal railroads Of the
State concentrating Al this point.
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