The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-07-21

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Now. in our modern time, We cast furtive
glance over the past and behold the great stride
progression has made IN the improvements Of
travel, with the ease and convenience BY which
We move along, seemingly, almost with the
velocity of planet; yet, at the same time, at
fording all the opportunities for observation OF
scenes and events that are Transporting along
our route. Many OF the readers Of the True
NoRrHERSER, in passing over the different
railroads OF our country, have had the oppor-
tunity of riding through tunnel, when sudden
darkness would almost obscure the light, and
at first frghten them into forebodings that
seemed ominous OF coming evil; and then
again to emerge from the gloomy recess into
expanding hight beyond would afford relief
gratifying indeed that better and brighter times
were to come.
In my peregrinations through Ohio, Youngs-
, town has been the dark tunnel Of my expert
ence. For with its darkened prospects at the
present. time and the condition OF its.people,
as they appear from their present surroundings
with their hundreds of saloons, certainly the
future to many poor families is pitiable IN the
extreme.
Far brighter aspects presented themselves in
a journey Of thirteen miles westward for the
beautiful village OF Warren, with its seven
thousand people, all In circumstances Of pros.
perity and thrift. Their beautiful dwellings,,
fine hotels, and court yard, forming splendid
park, not second to any have yet seen in any
State. The farmers, as they appear on the
streets with their fine horses and carriages,
seem prosperous and happy. From Warren to
Ravenna the country is undulating and fine
The numerous herd of cows, feeding IN the
rich pastures, are abundant proof that untold
wealth lies in store for the dairyman as his
harvest appears. Ravenna is beautiful town
OF about five thousand inhabitants. II lies
within the limits OF the western reserve, an
has everything to boast Of in richness OF soil
and the prosperity OF Its people. Many lnqulr-
Tres were made after our good neIghbors, the
Messrs Crane now residing near Paw Paw
Court Square, who formerly lived near this
village. In brief let me say, they. as citizens
are held in grateful remembrance by many OF
the intelligent people Of Ravenna; and many
kind regards were spoken IN their behalf
with lasting recollections.
From Ravenna we go to Cleveland to cele-
brate the centennial 4th. The country Is de-
lghtful on this route. The celebration splendid!
Indeed, Cleveland outdone herself in grand
demonstrations. The Amphitheatre. with its
five thousand little children, the girls all dressed
in white, and as they arose and sang that soul
inspiring song. America, the very air above,
around, everywhere, seemed to swell with patri-
otism, like an inflated balloon, until finally it
burst with shouts and huzzas from the mouths
OF ITO, 900 people, making Monumental Park
tremble with Its reverberations enough to con-
vince any reasonable mind that Rutherford B.
Hayes would be our next President. The mimic
battle on Lake Erie representing the capture OF
the British ship by Commodore Perry in 1918
was indescribably grand. As the fleet OF thirty
two steamboats, and vessels sailed out OF the
harbor and took their positions with warlike
atttute, and when our man-of-war, "Mlchig an,
with her armament and equipage OF bristling
guns, opened her broadsides upon the i'll fated
combattants, 1t seemed to possess all that re-
atty could require for effect on this momentous
OCCASION In short, twas fine! It took the
people of Cleveland to celebrate the 4th.-
Would like to give a more general description
but even now apprehend that the scissors are
already in your hand, and l forbear.
From Cleveland we return to Ravenna. Mine
host at the Etpa greets us with his blsndes
smile and inquiries at once in regard to hi:
former neighbor Crane Of Paw Paw. l have
only to reply that have been to Cleveland t.
, celebrate. From there We pass over to Akron
| 7 - old e.; ,Nla
is situated on, and surrounded by hills. II
population it numbers 16, 900. The Cuyahog.
and Tuscarawas rivers run through this place
affording facilities unequalled for manufacture
, Of all kinds and the enterprspg inhabltant
have not been slow in their efforts to build NJ
a prosperous community. The numerous ma
chine shops, reaper and mower establishments
glass factory, match factory, and many othe
institutions that give it enterprise and VIM
We go up to the college; it is large build
ing standing upon a fine eminence, which give
it an imposing look, but for beauty Of style
, does not compare with that one 80 superby fin
situated in our pleasant village of Paw Paw.
Along the route from Akron to Ashland tn
:, farmers are very busy IN their harvest tryin
to secure their grain. The excessive rain
render it very discouraging in Ohio at the pres
, ent time. 4 great deal OF hay has been spoile
and many farmers have already turned thei
stock into their meadows to recover, II possible
the waste and to receive it's benefit IN differ
= ent direction A journey of sixteen mile
4 brings US to Mansfield, situated on fine ris
? Of ground, giving the inhabitants beautitr
!. view Of the surrounding country, with It's net
= work OF railroad lines coming into Its prosper
Gus village.
i, MANSFIELD, July 18th. G..
Somebody has written to a Boston newspape
complaining that Santa Barbara, CAL, is not
good place for consumptves. And therefor
) the Santa Barbara Press is highly exercised
u One thing is too often overlooked in this ma
ter, and that Is, that in certain stage of th