Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1882-02-02

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on the route between Coburnand Wood
Nt1d, is prepared to carry express
packages and other goods to all points
along the route at reasonable charges.
All business entrusted to him will be
punctually attended to.
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February 18th, 1882. Those who try
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COMPANY, Easton, Pa. IT
WESTERN TRIP.-On December the
10th last Mr.. and Mis-. &. Alexander,
Mr.. and Mis-. A. +. Kreamer and Mr. III.
T. Z rby lie their ,s,ern homes for the
west, to pay flying visit to their many
friends and see the country. They took
the cars at Bellefonte at 6.46. A. NJ. on
said day and arrived at Elkart, Ind. the
following day. The ii rst Pennsylva-
nian family whose kind hospitality they
shared, was Aaron keel's in Elkart,
son of Peter Keen, whU formerly resid-
ed near M illheim. The following Penn
sylvanians tn ey visited on their west
ern journey: Perry Gates, Mr.. Granny,
III. Kreamer, Samuel Hoover, Daniel
and George Wingard, Peter Keen,
Samuel tPlotner, Mr., Walters, Benz.
Stover, Newton Hosterman and John
Keen, all of near EdwardSburg, Mich.
Francis Fleisher, II. Horner and Jona-
than Zerby, Berrlen Springs, Mich.
Our visiting friends found these fami-
lies enjoying health and prosperity to
such degree that old Pennsylvania
with lis hills, mountains and rocks has
no more charms for them.
The travellers then set out for Men
dota, La Sale Co., Ill.,, where Clar X
Herman and G.. Warren Keen have
their homes, and met the m in the full
enjoyment of life with no reason forcom-
plaint. After having spe Mt few days
in that vicinity, they continued their
trip taking in all the sights on the way.
They report La Sale, Lee and Bureau,
Counties Of deep gravel soil, very pro-
ductive and easily cult ivated. Land
sells in said counties at about 60 dol
lors per acre. 1t is only an ordinary
thing IN that locality to see from GO to
525 head of cattle on one farm. One
man owning 2200 acres in Bureau
county has over 500 head of cattle, over
100 head Of horses and a proportionate
number Of hogs His annual net income
is about $4,000. Many farmers have
from to 10 thousand bushels OF corn.
G.. w. Keen having a four horse farm
raised last summer CISCO bushels, not
withStan ding the unfavorable season
That part of the west the travellers ad-
mired very much, and especially the
customs Of the good German settlers
who treat their guests with wine and
all sorts Of delici cies. Other places Wis
tied were Freeport, Cedarville, Onego,
Polo, and BrookviIle. Daniel Krelmer 8
the owner Of two fine farms, such as
Pennsvalley can hardly produce. The
country between Brcokville and Omega
is like unto Penn sy lyania with hills and
bluffs covered with timber. They re-
port those parts of the West, which
they visited, dotted with families from
east proving that Westward the star
of the empire takes Its way" Many
families 10 rot Lave rs good and ex-
pensive buildings there rs we have here
hut they are willing to bear and forbear
while they do not live in luxury as to
houses, the majority certainly do as to
Cash. Our party returned from their
trip safely few days ago and are still
praising the country and people who
have so kindly entertained them.
Clippings From Brush Valley.
The propriety of vaccination is under
discussion.
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