Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-02
PHmLIPsBURG KANSAS.
Her Present and Her Future--Read
Carefully the Following, Then
Come and Judge for
Youraalf.

Much has been said and written concerning
many of the growing and prosperous towns OF
Rock Island Route 20 Philtpsburg, the many ud-
vautages Of this beautiful city have never been
fully known Situated IN the center Of Phillips
county IN the Northwestern part OF Lue state the
town has many natural advantages as a receiving
and shipping point for grain, stock, etc. being
situated as 70 afford a natural center for the
husbandman in all parts Of the county. AS re-
CARDS the adapJabiity Of the soil OF Phillips
county little need be said; for she has always
held the foremost place with the finest agricuI-
tural counties OF the state The Rock Island
system in establishing their Freight and Passeu-
Ger Division, Round House and Shops at Phillips
bnrg have made the future prosperity or the city a
certainty and marked ont new era in her growth
and importance,
Other roads are now looking forward for the
establishment of their lines TO This point and those
70 De gained l1eieIfonl. Inc toWnslte ls one or
the most eligible 10 be found in the state. The
surface Is gently rolling prairie, with splendid
ma ural drainage Being slightly elevated il af-
fords sufficient natural drainage being q safe
guarantee of its hCalEhfulness, indeed IL is not
only free from miaEmutic influences but is with
turesque locations for city between the Attain
tic Coast and the Golden Gates.
The best Brick Pottery and Fire Clay is found
in undance beneath her soil, and it only re-
mains for capital and energy % offer it 70 the
markets of the great west. Nearly all the differ
ent religious societies have organizations here
and there are already two substantial houses Of
worship in use, and the interests of education are
carefully fostered and encouraged.
II you are farmer and ulling the stony and
high priced lands OF the east. We invite you TO
Phillips county. Kansas If You are a mechanic
come out and assist in building up our city, and
IL you man of business come ont and look us
over, It may be to your everlasting advantage.
We say 10 you all, come. Gods sunshine never
rested upon more prosperous, happy and con-
tented people and Phillipshurg, the capital of
Phillips county will give you cordial welcome.
Now we have population of about 1000 There
Is every reason 10 believe will in from three
five years be able TO show four 10 Eve thousand
population The county is 30 miles square, has
1900 population and viii at distant day have
double OF Lunble that number
To those who are seeking new homes, OF who
wish 10 invest capital we say, come TO Phillips
burg 20 Phillips county. Business ia not over
done, and real estate is not high. Our climate il
desirable, We have good schools, moral and in
telliggnt people, rich soil and healthful cOuu-
Try. Excursions Will be run from the east 70
Phlllipsburg March Dist, April 4th, april 22d
May Sth, May 28d, June goth and semi monthly at
ter that all the autumn of 1888 at low rates.
For further particulars address the Secretary
OF the Board of Trade, or any member who vii
take pleasure In communicating TO you all the
information in their power about Philipsburg
the Coming Metropolis of Northwestern Kansas
or concerning this portion OF the Great West.