The Weekly Kansas chief. [volume] (Troy, Kan.) 1872-1918, 1878-12-26
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EDtIoR cnEY:-I notice that many Of the Western
Counties represented in the Chr by correspond
ents, but have failed to anything from Mitchell
County; and thinking many of your Subscribers viii
be interested in it, will endeavor to give you de
scription Of it and its County Seat
Mitchell County situated in the heart Of the Great
Solomon Valley, and is bounded by Jewell County
the north. by Cloud County on the East, by Liz
coin County the South, and by Osberne County on
the west 1t is Of the best Counties in the State
for general agricultural and stock raising purposes
Corn, the present year. yielded from forty to sixty
bushels to the scre; wheat from twelve to forty
Broom and sugar cane are also raised exten-
sively.
The principal buildings in the County built of
magnetism limestone, very fine qualify of building
stone which is found in very large quantities in
Mitchell and adjoining Counties. This stone is com
posed of very peculiar properties. On the inside Of
every stone is found the imprint Of fishes, snakes,
and other submarine inhabitants, showing that this
stone was formed thousands Of years ago, when the
world was submerged When this stone is first un-
earthed, it il very soft substance-so SOFT in fact
that easily be sawed or cut into any shape; but
being exposed to the weather. it becomes hardened
There are two kinds of this stone The white il the
most valued as it becomes harder and makes finer
appearance than the brown. The brown magnetism
is also an extra fine stone bat is not highly valued
as the white, on account of its brownish appe ar
ance.
Bcioit, the County Seat of Mitchell County, and
the acknowledged finest cfyof its size in the State,
is situated ON the Solomon River, one hundred and
eighty miles from Atchison. on the Central Branch
Railroad. 1t has population Of upwards of 100 of
rs enterprsi,g and industrious class Of citizens
can be found in any city in the State. Its principal
business houses built Of magnetism limestone.
Its school house and opera holse are acknowledged
to be the finest buildings in Western Kansas.
The citizens of Beloit not only looking after
their worldly interests, but making every move
ment for their spiritual good having four churches
large, beautiful edifces, in which worship Of the
Almighty is held every Sabbath. The denomina-
tious Presbyterian, Baptist. Methodist and Cath
Ole.
Beloit can also boast of very fine waterpower,
running a large saw and grst mill, day and night.
There are three successful newspapers published
here, viz: The Beiot Daily Record. and the Beloif
Weekly Record, both edited and published by Mark
J. Kelley, the present Probate Judge. Mr.. Kelley
is making every effort to make success of his paper,
and evidence shows that his labor is appreciated.
The Record is a conservative Republican paper and
during the last campaign, did noble work for its
party.
seph b. Chapman. The Democrat is neat, we'll
printed Sheet and is aborng hard in the interests Of
its party. 1t is Democratic in politics. You count
the Record two papers, and don't call the Gazette any
-Pr1
There arc quite number of citizens of Mitchell
County from Doniphan, and We expect to see more
here, ere long, Among them, We notice Elder James
Lawrence, formerly pastor of the Methodist church
of Troy but of that church of this city and Joel
Holt known practicins at the bar while in Doni-
phan County, but has become Judge of this District
since his residence here and also note L. r. San
ders and family, well and favorably known in and
about Troy.
Having given yen what consider fair description
of part of the merits of this County, will now close
by wishing you and your Chief tthe best and most
ably edited paper in the State) and also your many
| readers, "a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
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