Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-10-28

merely for the purpose Of showing no q
success can and is secured IN this most ex-
cellent farming region, are but few of
the msnyones which came under my person
al observation during an afternoons drive
duplicated without end among the num-
bers Of thrifty farmers who have made
themselves homes here.
TIE VILLAGE.
now pass to the consideration of the
merits Of Graceville village. There could
cation foc q village found anywhere. The
east Tocua lake on which it is located is
about one mile in diameter, and as nearly
circular as could well be conceived. The
village is located upon the northeast of it,
which side has no timber remaining, but
upoa the bank fringe Of dark green foil
age. nox brown and yellow with the frost,
marksI s. belt of timber which extends
from little west Of town three quarters
"a OF the way around the lake, and which
becomes considerable forest IN extent On
the west between the two lakes. The west
TcgUa lake approaches to within ten or
twelve rods in the narrowest place to the
cas-. lake and between the two lakes is the
famous Indian garden, cultivated for so
many years by the wild inhabitants who
first held possession of the country. In
the belt OF timber which is such delight
full feature OF this pleasant landscape,
bands CT indians csed to halt for rest and
refreshmen: and meeting other bands who,
ike themselves, were upon excursions
from one poin: to another, the mutual SAL
utstior would he where are You going?
which has been pe-petuated il 1.-THE word
:oqua- The east lake, the more beauti-
full OF tie two, is, as have before remark
ed, a.mes. perfectly circular in
form. and viewed from any
point presents the most captivating pos
pecs imaginable. Near the village the
bank is sioping 20 the waters edge, bat
upon tie wes. end south more abrupt,
while {. no point IS it sufficiently steep to
prevent the grading at a very triAing ex-
pense OF q drive o. boulevard entirely
around l. A strip of laod for the purpose
has been decided to the village by Bishop
Ireland, and at no dis:an: DAY will the idea
be realized, presenting the most romantic
and delightfu! drive 10 be found anywhere
n the West. On tie waters of this lovely
lake, which, by the way. have abundance
Of fsh in them, al kinds OF water fowl
known to this latitude are found.
Standing on the bank ii the very streets of
the village duck can De shot, while hun
dreds Of white snlis are lying above or
foa::cg upon its surface. In fall and
spring duck and wild goose shooting Oh
these lakes and adjoining sIoughs is most
excellent Chicken and grouse also il their
season a-e very abundant in the sur
rounding country.
E9Esns- STATUS.
TIE p-esen. status Of the village is that
o. {. place oi a5ou. 500 people. which shows
il in 20 way 20 be ahead Of the country.
From Morris TO Browns Valley no other
considerable paint exists and with such q
rapidly expanding farming distric: of which
this IS the very heart, Gracsville becomes
d: oacs q II cs. desirable location.
BUsIsEss INTERESTS.
There are az present four general stores,
Two of them very large ones; one gene raj
store and hardware store; o2e -four and
feed store and bakery; one very heavy lun-
Der. wood and coal yard; one harness
shop; o1e shoe shop; three blacksmith
shops; one wagon shop; one restaurant;
ore msa. market; ore hotel; one snilliner's
shop, posofice. elevator, depot and splen-
cid steam Touring mill
COSTELLO AND o'NEIL.
The large doable-ssore occupied by the
above named gentlemen and filed to re-
ple.ion IN each lire they carry, is worthy
Of special mention. Located at the head
of the main street, il is good point to
star: from in taking il the town. Their
building IS iortyswo by forty feet deep,
The cas-: twenty one {ees devoted to gen.
eral merchandise, while the western half
is filed with hardware.
Both are fneShigh rooEs. we'll lighted
and heated by a furnace in the basement.
In the res- Of the main bx;iding another
buiiding 1Sx42 feet is divided into tin
shop, counting room. and wareroon. Still
further in the rear is another building
1892 feet, two stories high, the lower
floor & general wa-eroon, while above is
full lire Of furniture. The counting room
is located in the center at the rear of the
two salesroons both of which it commands
a plete view of. 1t is finely lighted by
q skyiigit just above the desk and is ex-
trenely convenient and cozy. The gentle
men may well fee. proud of an establish
inert so complete and extensive as to DO
credit to a town Of much larger dimen-
sions than tbs Gracevii!e of
today. Mr.. E. 4. Costello
the head of the i;rm. is the pioneer business
man OF The town and az old resident of
Minnesota having done business for a
number of years at both Duluth and az
Willmar. and has business reputation, of
which any n,ar. rsiay we'll feel proud. His
partner, Mr.. W. F. O'Neil. is a courteous
gentleman and capable business man,
and. like his coadiutor. believes in Grace
vile and is always ready to aid any public
measure which Is calculated to benefit it.