Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-23

The trustees who have in charge the in
eran soldiers and sailors have visited Spring
field and given each of the sites offered by
our citizens fair inspection. They found
beautiful, thriving and healthy city, with
an Intelligent, patriotic, industrious and en-
terprising people, and with most salubrious
and charming surroundings. Thursday was
devoted to the work of visiting the various
locations. The old Bechtle property. west
Of Ferncliff cemetery, now owned by the
Snyders, was first visited. 1t was not known
BY the local committee at what price the
place could be purchased. The ground was
high, overlooking and close 10 the city, and
was capable of drainage into Buck creek.
The next spot visited was the
Huffman tract, lying just south of
the c. c. c. Il |. railway, west of the city,
and just west of Mad liver, and west of the
RubSam mill. This tract seemed to com
bine all the requisites and impressed itself,
the trustees, as the most suitable site.
Ii occupies commanding position; has
fine grove in which are many magnificent
beecheS; has much rich soil TOR cultivation;
is near the c. c. c. n l., the |. b. Il w
and y. Y. p. & 0. railways; is above and
close to Mad river. and has very superior
natural advantages as to the disposal of
sewage, and can easily be supplied with
water Ii is but a short distance from the
west end of the Main street hOrSe-car line,
which could be readily extended westward,
to its close vicinity. The tract has one
hundred and fifteen acres and can
bought for $1,000. The institution would
not require more than 90 To IS acres and if
our citizens bought the whole tract, they
could easily dispose of the ground not
needed.
Absrfelda was also inspected and the
trustees were delighted with the grounds,
and especially with the rsvine and glen.
From this spot the party repaired TO the
residence of Col. Peter Sintz, and although
he and his wife were away from home, hav-
ing known nothing of the proposed visit,
their daughter, Mrs. J. c. Holloway, OF
this city, had taken possession and spread
fine lunch. which was highly appreciated.
Afterwards the party went south Of the
Robert neighbOrhOod and visited the Stew
art place, which is well supplied with
groves, spring water, a carp pond, an
orchard, and an abundance of fine soil. 1t
is not however, easy of access.
The afternoon was spent in viewing pro
posed sites east Of the city. The party
passed out by the immense East street
shops, now being greatly enlarged, east
ward on Champion avenue TO the Raw
lins property, a most slightly locality,
suitable in all respects, save that the
sewage of an institution located there must
go into Mill Run and pass through the city
This the trustees seemed to consider an
objection.
The party then went to the }. VI. Benson
place and the CrabilI place TO the north
ward. near the Mechanicsburg pike. Both
places were charmingly located. but the
Benson place had only 55 acres, not enough
for the purposes of the board, and an insti-
tuition at either The Benson or Crabill place
must necessarily run its sewage into the
Lagonda, and to a certain extent defie
Springfeld's water supply.
This friday morning Mr. Paxton, of
who was unable, from severe
attack of Illness TO accompany his fellow
trustees on their tour yesterday, was taken
by Mr.. FOos and Mr.. Frey TO see the Huff
man tract, and was much pleased with it.
The trustees are, quite properly, very
and no one has be,n able TO
learn from them very much, if anything, as
to their preferences Ii is evident that
either the Huffman or the Bechtle tracts
could be made to answer their purpose, if
certain requisite conditions could be as
Sured.
Ii is safe TO say that the trustees
are very much pleased with Spring
field and its people, and that they will locate
the home here-if they can find no more
suitable locality.