The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-06-15
Letter from J. W. johnson.
MIAMI CoNHERcIAL CoLLEgF.
DArToS, o, June 5th. 1870

DArToN, O., June 5th, 1870
To the Editor Of the'standard.
Having a little leisure apart from my
studies, and thinking perhaps that l
might say something that would interest
you and the readers Of your paper some
what at least. l presume 10 write a few
lines. IL 20 you feel disposed 10 publish
them ! am glad 10 say that the lnstitu-
tion which Mr. Nickel and myself are
attending. is all that was represented 10
US by their agent. and IL without doubt
hrstclass College. And II a student 10
turned out without becoming q good &C.
countant in almost every particular, u is
undoubtedly his own fault The city Of
Dayton is, think without question the
most beautiful city Of Ohio. IL is sur.
rounded by q very rich and producing
country. and which, IL ! may use the
expression, Is almost one solid garden.
The scenery Of the country just At this
season Of the year is most beautiful In.
deed. The weather here for the past
month has been such as 10 cause nature
TO expand and come forth, clothed in the
/ most elegant costume OF Summer. The
meadows green with waving verdure. the
level fields OF corn looking forth from
the blackened soil, the gardens dotting
the country with their striped vegetation.
the forests swaying TO and FRO In their
garb Of nature. and the splendid farm
houses standing boldly out in the midst
OF all, presents 10 the vision a picture
natural IS IL is, Of unequaled beauty.
There are many places Of interest Ia the
vicinity Of the city. such - the Soldiers
Home. which ! presume you have seen
and perhaps many Of your readers, and
which visited Tor the second time on
last Tuesday. u being Decoration Day.
The graves OF the soldiers were decor.
ated with flowers by the people Of Day.
ton and Of the surrounding country
There was also an excursion from Colum
bus OF twenty-five cars, and several mill
tary organizations from Cincinnati max
ing IN all vast crowd Of people. The
order Of the day consisted, after the dec.
GRAFTON, Of parading. marching. military
drill, .nd splendid music from the bands
Among the more prominent features o
the Home. are the Park, the HospitAl
the great Dining Hall, the Springs, ans
, the artillery guns. one Of which is hres
every morning and evening In salute
There are at present about Z. 500 soldieu
, here, a great many Of whom are disables
and c1nnot work and hence taken car,
OF by the Home Since I will cease Al
tempting 10 describe Ia, suffice Il TO aay
that Il ia an institution Of which ou
State may be justly proud. and the Sigh
Of which will amply repay any one ex
penses in visiting H. The woodlawi
Cemetery, although the home OF Ia
3 dead, il n most beautiful place. IL lie
D on a knoll south Of the city and from th
top OF which may be seen the whole q
Z Dayton and surrounding country 70
] miles. IL contains many fine monument
a 10 kept neat and clean, interspersed wit
y beautiful trees and flowers, thus beaut
!, tying the last resting place Of the depar
. | ed loved ones. On Saturday last ~
Q Nickel and myself attended q sabbAt
4 school pic mic party from Dayton con
g posed Of Grace and Raper Chapel Sal
bath Schools. at yellow Springs. q plac
probably p or 30 miles northwest Of th
city. As i had heard considerable abor
!. the place had curiosity 10 see Ia. Tn
, excursion left Dayton At T.30 A. NJ. an
y after passing through Xenia, we arrive
= At our destination about 10 oclocl
Z Leaving the train we proceeded 10 n
!. grove containing the famous Springs an
y notwithstanding the weather being som
what damp. the people began 10 sprea
= through the grove and 10 enjoy iheu
- selves splendidly. The resortmeT
a grounds contain over 300 acres Of Ian
and grove and Is owned by Mr.. Neff
Cincinnati. He has erected just abo,
the Springs a Reception House eontai
ing over 200 rooms. for the purpose
70 accommodating invalids aud persons wi
u visit the Springs 10 drink OF the waite
u which 10 said 10 contain a medical virtu
IS the taste Of which 10 that Of iron. Tn,
D. derive their name Yellow Springs fro
. the popularity OF The water turning evsi
N thing il touches into q yellowiah colo
ie There Is also very large Classical Cs
" leRe situated here under the title
u Antioch. The town Is q delightful lit
y place and / can only add that was I
y deed very pleasantly disappointed tn
L excursion returned, arriving in Dayts
:. at about 7. NJ, all appearing 10 ha'
a enjoyed a pleasant trip. Mr.. Fran
Is Austin, Of Jackson county. called on NJ
N Niokell and myself at the College q sho
Is time since. saying he had come 10 a
y city on business respecting our Narro'
q Gauge. The people Of Dayton seem vel
q much interested in this road and see
to be doing something but a. TO what
n do not know. not having inquired in
le the matter. Fearing perhaps that hs'
r already worried youF patience will d
l. sist. hoping ere long to greet my Jacksc
p county friends.
:, Yours respectfully.
X ] w Johnson