Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1888-03-16
HER SOIL, CLIMATE AND GEN.
ERAL RESOURCES.

In submitting this mammoth edition of the
HERALD to the public, we desire to express our
purpose fully and clearly. Mainly to furnish
true information concerning the facilities and re-
sources Of Phillipsburg, and Phillips Co.. that the
most comprehensive spirit Of enterprise may be
awakened at home. and increased patronage and
favor come from abroad. While it will deal with
the past in brief measure, it has chiefly to do
with the future by directing in the present, the
attention Of skin and capital to the vast resour-
ces at this point, many of which are as yet unde-
veloped, and encouraging those powerful leavers
Of industrial progression to utilize more thor
oughly the facts, which demonstrate the super
iorisy Of Phillipsburg commercial and in the
near future, manufacturing city. Our readers,
both at home and abroad, will realize the above
facts by careful perusal of this paper contain
ing sketches Of the most important, prosperous
business houses here.
WE ARE LOCATED
in one OF the richest counties in sunny Kansas
and we can truly say that few counties have been
so munihcently supplied by nature with as valua-
bic building material The best Brick, Potters and
Fire Clay is found in abundance beneath the soil
and 1t only remains for capital and energy to Of
fer it to the markets of the great west According
20 the Agricultural Reports it is the second best
county in Kansas on grain per acre; it is in the
northern tier Of counties, well watered by p liv-
ing streams, its soil is unsurpassed has plenty of
good building stone and an abundance Of timber
Only enc sixth Of her lands are as yet in cultiva-
ton; it is 80 miles square, has 5000 inhabitants
and three distinct Railroads, in her limits.
In the Geographical Center of this beautiful
county, on picturesque spot, supplied by nature
with the finest natural drainage, an envy of all
her compeers is located her capitol,
PHILLIPSBURG,
ON 81 X f1,a
have located her Round House and Machine
shops 1t is both a Freight and Passenger Divi- !
sion, and at an early date branch viii be con
structed from south to this city other roads
are looking forward for the establishment of their
lines to this point which will make her one Of the
best shipping points in northern Kansas
We have at the present time handsome two |
story brick Court House, in the Center OF square
surrounded by grove Of ornamental trees, which |
cost $4,000, elegant school House costing !
5000; two bank buildings costing from $4,000 TO
$4,000 each; church at cost of So 600 and |
many other substantial buildings, both business /
and residence. In the near future we viii have /
one Of the finest hotels in the country-arrange-
ments are now being made for its completion We 4
have just been informed through a reliable 4
source that large Steam Roller Process Mill is |
being located here. The prospects of the town /
are constantly frightening
Phillipsburg Will be one of the most desirable /
places in the northwest It's fine streets sur
rounded by elegant building sites, upon which are
neat, coy cottages, make it one of the most de
ightfnl. Here is a progressive, public-spirited
people, willing TO contribute TO any enterprise /
for the general welfare. Phinpsburg has a
record OF which her citizens are justly proud. /
Situated as she was, until lately, several miles
from railroad, no reasonable being could expect
her 20 advance rapidly as other towns, but con
trary 70 all expectations and IN the very face of
an these hindrances, it has not only kept apace,
but actually outstripped many other towns that
were enjoying railroad communications. Now the i
=. X. q n. has made her one OF her fayorite
points, locating her Round House md Machine
shops, and own SEQ acres adjoining the city and
400 residence lots.
OUR SCHOOLS.
Through the kindness of Mr.. j. Young
County superintendent, we CLEAN the following
-acis Phillips county has at the present time
IN school houses all Of whchare good substantial
buildings. Among them we find 6 graded
schools and 1s5 teachers i've district associations
Is good running order and spirit Of enterprise
hich should De called a boom In June next
he Normal Institute win begin, Prof. c. Y
30op, Conductor and Prof. Il. J Loar. Of this
.ty. Instructor. This fan effort win be made
establish a nigh school With the permission
,ss hope, interested reader We would pleas
Is make mention Of the genial warm hearted