The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1884-07-25
NOTES ny THE WAY

tic feelings became aroused and we
concluded to take trip into the coun-
try, and were so delighted with what
we saw and heard that we concluded
to make few jottings by the way.
The first and most important thing
we noticed was the fine crop of corn,
millet, sorghum, broom corn and fruit.
And secondly the improvements in
buildings and fences. All of which
are indicative of the prosperity exist
ing among the honest tillers of the
soil.
First on the road out we strike John
M. McDonald's place. His fine
and fine crop and comfortable snr-
roundings all betoken thrift. Next is
ID. Horville's place with fine new barn
house newly painted and new picket
fence, and everything neat as new
pin. On our right we see Jos. Hoag-
lands place, with house enlarged and
repaired and everything looking COM
Portable, Next, we see the large
straw piles of Mr.. Power looming
up and we learn that about thirty
bushels of wheat per acre is the remu-
neration which he received for his toll
i'm the harvest field. The quondam
red house has given place to the ivory
white; and the large, new porches
and other improvements add very
much to the appearance of the farm.
Next we see a new road opened to-
ward the west, and leading-we can
not say where. Here We strike d. b
d. Smeltzer's farm, and we notice
newly painted house and large addi-
ton to his already commodIous barn.
Also lot of new fences and a new
well. We also noticed about a half
dozen large piles of lime, and learn
that Mr.. Shelter intends to adopt the
eastern style of farming, using lime
for agricultural purposes, and has al
ready had several hundred bushels
hauled out; the experiment will
be looked forward to with
great interest by farmers. This farm
is conducted by Mr.. Samuel Ausher-
man. who has stepped into the front
rank as successful farmer and stock
raiser. We are pleased to note the
fact that i'm connection with his i'm
mense wheat crop he has nearly leo
acres of corn, which now bids fair to
make 20 or so bushels per acre. "And
Samuel grew and the Lord was with
him and let none of his words fall to
the ground."-1 Sam. 3: 10. Next is
Mr. M. Harris farm new paint and
new fence have improved the looks.
The heavy growth of corn, about 40
acres of which Mr.. Wilson has, leads
us to conclude that Marsh has one of
the best farms on Deer Creek. Next
is Mr.. Miller's farm with good crops.
On our right is Hrrvey Newell's farm,
with the best buildings on the road.
But we think Harvey would be hap
pier if he would throw off his O. b.
robes and take some fair damsel to
share his joys and griefs.
On the west We see a new fence
surrounding the last open quarter in
this vicinity. On the east we see the
beautiful farm of sheriff Riggs, with
its fine buildings and cool, inviting
shade trees, and we don't wonder that
painted after the good, old
quiet farm, seven as the hart panteth
after the water brook" We passed on
several miles north and farm after
farm rises before as a beautiful piano.
rama. Then vending our way east
we see the farm of Peter Carnine, I'M
proved with new house painted up i'm
the latest style. A little south we
find old Father Vesey-good old DEM
ocrat as ever. And the boys, their al
ready numerous herds are still increas-
ing; and the thought suggested itself
that either Abram or Lot will soon be
to turn aside into the plains
of Jordan or some other goodIy land
for grass.
And further on we see Capt. Chris
tian's fine farm with well-kept sur
and large flocks and herds,
and the jolly captain happy as of old.
Looking west we see the county farm
all i'm fine order under the efficient
of i. Dickerson. On our
left We strike Mr.. Wincbester's place.
His crops are fine and we think he has
the best orchard and best kept vim
yard in this vicinity. But we felt
ike suggesting to Bro. Winchester
hat some improvement in appearance
IS would be made if he would slay
hose luxuriant weeds; but being in
ormed of his very recent unpleasant
less with Capt. Christians bull, and
that he might yet feel a little
,ugilistic We passed on. A quarter
'outh We see the farm of E. H. Fun
ton, the farmer congressman. His
rops are good and his new house and
inc new barn add much to the APP