The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1876-06-29
MAPLE GROVE.
Centennial Notes, &c.,---Improvemen is
---OOmments on the PLst and Pres
emit Aspect Of the Country.

A feature well worthy of attention, es-
pecially during oEr centennial year, is
being exhibited in this section by tho
erection Of neatly constructed country
cottages, which are, in themselves, only
q fitting ornament to the beautiful pic
ture the country represents at present.
In feet, we cannot contemplate scene
which yieldeth more substantial, fasci-
mating influence to the eye and heart of
every admirer OF progressive improve
ments, than to view what has been SO
lately portion Of that vast, extensive
wild woods distinguished as one of the
principal characteristic typographical
phases OF Wisconsin wherein nought
else save nature, and natures God, i'll all
it's native, silent, and undisturhed grand
ear ruled supreme. Thus it was with
none to enjoy its sorabre, shady groves;
its hills and wales; It's beautiful trans
lucent lakes and never-ceasing, pratling
streams, etc., save by tameless birds and
beasts, and perhaps, wilder still, the
''noble red man''-tlle Black Killers, no
doubt, don't appreciate the title until a
pale-faced brother appeared and beheld
with wondrous awe but i'll his heart he
sighed, and said, GLOW beautiful, yet,
alas, it SHAH not, mast not last ;" and so
he went, and came, and sighed, but not
| in vain. The red man and his forest
1,nt I
though 'twere destined that each were
doomed to pass, hand-in- hand, from off
the existing stage, to be numbered
henceforth as things among the past
Now, behold complete and sudden
transition. Where once majestic gran
deur stood, with all It's wealth and mys-
terry secluded beneath its ample, UNI
brageous robe, now can be seen the mag
nificent elaboration of art and labor
beautiful panoramic scenes, DER which
the eye delightfully."- loves to wander and
the heart to appreciate. Why so? for
| the simple reason, perhaps, that in them
are combined the something, which,
parently satiate the ever yearning ambi-
| tious desideratum of comfort loving man,
in city or country.
Were it possible our wish might be
fulfilled, we would have all those domi-
ellis, or other edilices, which have, OF
may yet appear within the present year,
f.n1 Ctl oil of on of InI.
terial, which would prove ef1icacious in
warning off the corrosive disintegrating
Influence Of Time and the clements in
order that the memory of the first Cen
tennial Celebrators should appear more
conspicuous in consequence of their
work being handed down as ancestral
heir looms through each succeeding gen
Grafton, till another hundred years will
have expired.
The Maple Grove Franklin Church
is gradually aspiring ; its spire is being
worked on with such rapidty that It's
completion is near at hand. We under
stand they are to have quite large bell
fitted therein. Pleasant it will be to
whomsoever it may be audible to hear it
tolling forth sweet Centennial praises
with that solemn, impressive sweetness
which church bells alone are made to
impart to drowsy mortals on a silent,
Sabbath morn.
One of Maple Groves fair haired bellies
| who visited Mr.. Lynch's school, says
she appreciates the methods by which
he imparts instruction to his pupils.
In this howery season we don't wonder,
| for who could with Indifference go
| through the usual wearisome, monoton-
| GUS school-room- exercises without being
| melted to excel under the invigorating
| influence Of so bright and blooming
rose before him. If we were him, we
wouldn't forget to say 'tcome again,
| Berry" Of course lie did.
Mr.. John Horn has lately been giving
his new store an ornamental finish by
way of fresh paint, signboard and at
tractiYe window curtain advertisements
John oan exhibit to his customers as
large and well assorted stock of goods
| rs can be found in any country store.
Mr.. J. Desmond, of Brillion, Calumet
Co.. says, though times were hard, his
hardware business is beginning to show
the reverse. The reason for this is, per-
haps, that .sUncle John" understands
| how to deal ont two things at the same
time: good goods and general satisfac-
ton.
Thomas Cooke, Esq, is making prep
arations for good time on the 18th. He
| is to haye picnic and ball.
We understand Nettle Hill has got
Centennial prodigy in the shape OF n
three legged calf. d. e. Ell.
Ii you think of buying Thresher,
look well before you buy, Go to good
responsible farmers like Anthony 1Seily,
NJ. Kelley, NJ. Morgan and others, in
| Newton and Meme, and to Frank Horn
in Maple Grove, all of whom speak high
ly in praise Of the Improved Sweep
stakes. Each machine warranted for
one year from time of purchase. III. ID.
Smaiies is the agent. Sample machines.
terms, ETC., can be seen at his waretoom
in Platt's old store, on York street.
-s-E s
WE wish to urge upon our citizens
and business men particularly-the app
prorriateness Of daeoretinS theie stores