Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-08-02

we let NnlnSIdnUST al seven
O'Clock p. m, and reached the
500" at 9 o'clock Thursday
morning. Here the good people
Of that city met us with buses,
carriages &C., and transferred us
to the Hotels where we had break
fast. This being over we were
shown the government locks
through which all government
vessels and other boats pass
through from Lake Superior to
Lake Huron. Two steamers were
chartered and large number of
the citizens accompanied the
editorial party to trip on St.
lIarys river and to the place called
| St. Mary on the Canada side.
Then We proceeded up the river to
one Of natures beauty spots called
Point aux Pines" Here the
crowd landed and enjoyed the
varied pleasure Of a picnic dinner.
On this point we found an old
indian 70 years Of age who was
born at the old Hudson Bay fort.
He has lived on this point for the
last 50 years IN the same log hut
We entered his cabin and it was a
curiosity that one seldom is privil-
lodged to see. An old stove
almost burned up, a low old
fashioned bunk, a few articles of
bedding and tin cup, plate and
coffee pot was the extent of his
household effects. An old army
musl1er hung on the wall. The
hut was almost literally decayed
from age. The occupant assured
us that he enjoyed life in his
humble way. At this point a very
pleasant afternoon was spent which
will long be remembered by those
who partook Of the pleasure. On
our return to the city we had
supper, after which We attended a
reception and dance at the Opera
Hall. At the close VIC were taken
back to the train in carriages and
LEFT for Marquette at II o'clock.
Sault Ste, Marie is city of
10000 inhabitants and is located
at the great rapids on St. Mary's
river between Lakes Superior and
Huron on a plateau of considera-
bic hight. It's inhabited by an
industrious and cntcrprising people
who consider nothing to good for
their growing city. They are
free hearted and liberal in every
thing that goes towards building
up their already large city and the
entertainment OF their guests.
Nothing was left undonc that
would add to the pleasure of our
party's entertainment. The gov
ernment locks here are a grand
sight through which all vessels
that ply the lakes must pass. The
government has lately appropriate
ed SI,5oo,ooO to be expended in
building a canal which will make
one of the largest water powers in
the world being about fifteen miles
in length. It's hotels and business
blocks are put up of brick and
stone. Water works, electric
light, sewerage and all modern
| conVcniences belonging to a
metropolitan city, they enjoy. 1t
is beautiful city which will
become a great business center.
1t already has three railroads and
more coming.
Friday morning found us
transplanted in Marquette another
beautiful city located on the banks
of Lake Superior Carriages wase
III waiting III which we were shown
| the sights in this remarkable city.
All points Of interest were visited
when the whole party were driven
to "Presque Isle where a picnic
dinner was spread and partaken Of
in the midst Of cxhilariting music
furnished by the brass band.
From this Isle We were treated to
4 boat ride on lake Superior and
Witnessed a large vessel that had
been wrecked by a late storm. lit
was drifted at the mercy Of the
lake and struck a rocky shore and
was greatly damaged. All the
crew were saved.
Marquette is a grand city Of
eight thousand inhabitants situated
Oh a high elevation on the banks
Of the lake. It is noted as
shipping point and has immense
ore docks. A large proportion Of
the iron ore Of northern Michigan
finds its way to this port. For a
place Of its size we never saw SO
many fine residences. A stranger
is impressed with theidea that only
rich people live here. The soil
about this city is barren, sand
being lis main feature.
Friday afternoon at Ego We
went west, over the Duluth South
Shore and Atlantic railroad to
Champion, where we were trans
ferred onto the Milwaukee North
ern reaching Iron Mountain at six
Q clock p. NJ, and here We visited