The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-08-28
-Four Mile Lake.

Our enterprising and respected friend, Mr..
Supt. Ihling, Gen'l Manager of the L. IL 5.
IL. Il. Il. has finally completed the purchase
of the Four Mile Lake property, and is max
ing preparations TO fit it up in the most
approved manner as q desirable pleasure
ground.
The location possesses many natural at
fractions and advantages that will materially
aid in making the enterprise a success.
Some years before the building OF the rail
road along the margin of the lake, company
composed of Paw Paw gentlemen, captivated
by the primitive and unadOrned beauties of
the scene, purchased the grounds for the
purpose of holding the place as a pleasure
resort, and since the railroad was completed,
the place has become doubly desirable as a
resort for picnics excursions, camping out"
etc. through its accessibility.
Four Mile Lake is on the line of the "nar-
row gauge railroad, but few miles west of
Paw Paw, and is a most beautiful and
attractive specimen of our small inland lakes.
1t is OF a sufficient size for rowing and sail
ing and its waters afford excellent fishing.
The land rises gradually in all directions
from the clear waters of the lake and to the
south and west stretch the bountiful fields
with beautiful farm houses, that are pleasant
objects for the eye of the boatInan or fisher
man 10 rest upon.
The railroad runs along the beach on the
north margin OF the lake. from which the
land rises abruptly 10 the heighth of fifteen
feet and thence extends to the north, cover
ed with wide spreading oaks, beneath
whose outrageous shade the idler may
stretch himself at his ease, upon the native
couch which mother earth affords to her weary
children, or swing in his hammock securely
suspended from the sturdy branches, or lie
in his tent upon any couch with which he
may have seen fit to provide himself. In
any event be is sure of as much comfort and
advantage as such situations usually afford,
and the natural surroundings are all in favor
of personal enjoyment.
It is understood that Mr.. Thing will build
a summer hotel on the grounds, which he
will perhaps occupy with himself and family,
and there will thus be afforded all the luxur-
les and comforts of frst-class summer
hotel.
II is conceded fact that people need
more recreation; they become all absorbed
inibusiness and in the hum-drum of life, to
the almost total neglect of the physical and
and social advantage which may accrue from
summer excursions and an occasional sojourn
at primitive and pleasant summer resorts.
One great obstacle to prevent people with
limited means from enjoying the pleasure
and advantages of summer vacations, by
spending brief period at some simple resort
is the fact that such places are too far away,
too inaccessible; people cannot afford the
time nor the money to 90, neither can they
be absent from home the length of time
required. Acting upon this fact of the ne
cessity of having some pleasant place so near
at home as to be accessible, We notice that in
the older states the pretty inland lakes and
places which have some natural advantages
are being improved for this purpose, greatly,
It is believed, to the health and pleasure of
the people.
We commend Mr.. Ihling's undertaking
and sincerely trust that he will carry it for
ward in the manner that il is indicated he
intends to do.
We are certain that the people will appre-
oiate the work and speedily avail themselves
of all the comforts which he may provide,
and in the end vote him public benefactor.