Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-03-28
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The Advent of che NarrOVv-Gauges
Now it came to pass, in the year
eighteen hundred and dseventy-seven, that
there was mighty commotion raised over
all the land of Ohio, because of the rail-
roads then building; but the country Iy-
ing between the cities of Springfield and
Jackson was neglected. Now this did
grieve the inhabitants thereof sorely ,and
they rose up and did speak as one voice
saying, 'FGo to, we have been sinned
against grievously and do call for repair
alton. Now, look ye, have we not broad
acres and rich bottoms, and do not fine
forests make glad our eyes? Now behold,
let us make unto ourselves a railroad, and
let it be a narroW-gauge, that it may be
cheap, and we shall have market for our
produce, that we may lay up abundant
stores for our wives and little ones, and
we may become great and be looked up
to, and be classed with the "upper ten, "
because of our great wealth; for verify,
gITis the rattling of the penny
Makes the music Of the world"
Now it came to pass that they did send
forth men into the North and the South,
who went about for subscriptions, and OF
dollars some did subscribe fifty, and some
an hundred, and some a thousand fold,
the road Immediately, and did work with
VigOr.
Now, when they were laying the track.
news did come to Good Hope that the cars
would be there on the two and twentieth
day of the third month. Now this did
mako glad the hearts of the people, and
they were filled with joy, for, saith they,
"PePadventure our town may increase in
importance, and in time, may become a
city; who can tell? God knoweth.''
Now the tTadesmen, blacksmiths, wag-
on makers and bPoom-corn men did pluck
up courage, and did work with even more
vigor than before, and the merchants
brought on new goods, and swept theil
stores, and the Minister did make q new
sermon, and the Trustees saith one untC
another. SEQ to! let us lay out a new
street,; and the rich men of the place
saith unto themselves, "Ahal aha" ant
did laugh in their sleeves, and raised th
price of town-lots.
Now, when the people of Good Hope
and of the surrounding country, heart
of the approach of the iron rail, they di'
lay their heads together and saith, sc
to! let us make a dinner for the railroat
men," and with one accord they said
HAment''
And it came to pass, at the going dow
of the sun, on the sixth day, that on
Thomas, surnamed Braden, did hitch hi
and drew it across the highway at the en-
tering of the village, and the people re
joiced greatly. Now, near the secont
hour of the night, one lOoketh unto tn
north, and 10, an exceeding great smoke
and he saith, Behold, the engine com
eth," and when it came in sight it di
whistle nightly, and the people shoute
with q l0nd voice.
Now, on the morrow, there arose
great outcry among the chickens, and tn
ovens were heateda seven times hot, an
the farmers took down their best hams
and near the middle of the day the
goeth and spreadeth a table and callet
the men, and nigh unto fifty eateth an
were filed.
And when they had all eaten, the bos
bringeth his men, and one Cassidy re
turneth thanks to the people of Goo
Hope. Now, the speech was short an
to the point, and-Tas seconded by a unar
imous vote of thanks, and the people we1
pleased nightly, and they departed.
GooD HoPE, March 90. 7. NJ.