The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-03-20

as II was very cold and showing. we
were soon on our way rejoicing, and happy I
to think We would not have to change again
until daylight, all were soon sleeping, and
the train passed very rapidly for that por-
tion af the night. On awaking on the NOR
ing Of the 25inst. we found ourselves in the
beautiful and almost boundless prairies Of
Ill. We were all "agog" with excitement
when We were informed that we were soon
to come to the grand Missippi river the
"Father of water" On approaching it,
We saw great steamers, but our eyes were
soon turned from the mighty river to the
immence structure which spans 1.-THE
grandest bridge in the world, which was
erected at one mans expense, cost six mill
ions of dollars. The wonder is that such |
an immense pile of iron can be so con-
trived as to bear its own mighty weight |
Crossing the iron we delved into the long, |
dark tunnel passing under the city of St.
Louis and arriving at the Union depot
about half past eight, changing cars again
onto the Missori Pacific R. r
About ten o'clock we came in sight of
the Missuori river passing along its
banks for miles-then leaving
it and passing around some bluff or
through some tunnel-again coming in
sight of it, and crossing many small rivere
riding for distance of more than fly
miles in the state of Mo. over trelen and
boundless prairies-then drifting from
prairie to more mountainous region see
ing tons of lime stone and a great deal of
other rarities. The children enjoyed the
trip hugely, as they amused themselves
and others by singing ain the sweet by
and BY My Grandfathers clock" and
several other favorites. Upon reac hing
Sedalia about 5 o'clock, having twenty
minutes for supper. which was provided
7 eaten and relished. We again boarded
i the train and was "on our way rejoicing.
:, Darkness overlook US and the latter par
y Of the State of Missouri was invisible
AT that hour We all became very inpa
> tient for the hour of our arrival. For the
'' latter part Of our ride was the longest, and
l. most tiresome. We enjoyed ourselves by
merry talking and laughter and thinking
q Of the 'friends we left behind u.s. The
It time soon passed and after crossing anG
recrossing the Missouri river, we landed a
! our place of destination in safety, entered
- the Union depot and was met by our frient
Ie Mr.. John Landie who had a conveyanc,
a. ready to receive US. Were taken to ou
ii present home in Penn street where W,
were met by Verge who had preceded u
"a one day, had every arrangement for us
% which we enjoyed by good nights res,
after long and tiresome ride.
'n 1, The city, is rather a beautiful city sit
n uated on large bluff, bounded on tn
be north by the Missouri river and on tn
id west by the Kansas river, and is approach
in ed on all sides by rail roads, being twelv
roads entering the city, reminding one c
great wagon wheel extending its spoke
NC in every direction.
~ The city has one of the largest Beef an
ng pork packing establishmentssin the world /
a. Since my arrival have been to sever.
neighboring towns and cities-Once
West Port portion of this city. Once
eaS eaS Independence, and twice across the rive
. to Wyandote Kansas.
600 Kansas city is said to be the "Quee
hS city" of the west and also one of the mo
rapidly growing cities of the west. The
de are constantly building and moving in
mt the city, and great many persons WI
cannot get houses are living in huts.
of Rent ranges from SIS to 500 per mont
! will say that there are more fine hors
~ here than ever saw at the Ohio Sta
ny Fair or any place else.
the the Prices of horses iranglng from $50
the $3.50 each.
90 -
! 90 will close by saying that we are
: m we'll, and like our new home much bett
aid than we expected ELMER AsHBRoo