The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-06-09

water loWi uirp 1Dounu III kucif ttutOu.
The smoothly beaten-deer trails leading
iicate the righteousness OF these Great
ures. Civilization has marred nothing.
Nature has been left undiSturbed, except,
perhaps, 10y the Indian, who has ffeigbt-
ened at times the very denzens of the
lake, as he knelt on belided knee TO quaH
it's refreshing waters. Fortune lake IN
fast becoming one of the most fashion,
able resorts on the Upper Peninsula.
Besides this beautiful lake we have Arm
strongs lake, seven miles distance; Swan
lake, six miles away; and Runkle lake,
all of which are well supplied with ex-
cellent fishingqualities. The advantages
afforded the poor man for the successful
pursuit OF agriculture in this section are
FAR superior to those of many of the
prairie states, as is testified by the many
who have tested il in both places. While
the land is hilly i'm many places, II ~
equally level i'm Others. 1t is covered
with an immense growth of timber, both
hard and soft, among which are maple,
basswood, birch, hemlock, and In the
valleys and flats can be found an endless
amount OF pine, cedar and spruce. The
soil being OF a clay loan, produces large
crops OF luxurent wheat. oats. barley
and in fact all kinds Of grain and vegit-
ables. The seeding for grass can be done
In the spring time and ~ large crop gath
cred the same season. All kinds of
berries grow here in abundance every
| year, and a personc can, in about AN hour
gather a bushel of the delicious fruit of
which nearly every one is 30 particularly
fond. The country never suffers from
drought, as rain IN ut all times abundant
Every quarter section is drained by n
rapid clear spring OF water, or by n tiny
Il t..l
| 1t is therefor no wonder that the soil Is
so fruitful, and that the products grow
so bountifully. The region possesses n
decidedly temperate climate, which Is ex-
ceedingly healthful and brhcing mt all
seasons OF the year. In the heated sea-
son there are no exhausting spells Of hot
weather that ARE 40 very disagrccable to
the city resident; but rather the hot rays
81 the sun are subdued by the gentle
zephyrs which tloat over the tail majestic
pines from the lakes and rivers ON the
| north. The nights i'm summer are ex-
ceedingly delightful, and only when con-
trasted with those OF southern wiscon-
sin and Michigan, can their true charm
and delight be properly appreciated. On
retiring I'm the evening, hours are not
spent in restlessness, but the tired and
weary can at once drift away into dream
land In n quiet and refreshing sleep. The
winters are nothing 60 be dreaded, as the
air is dry and 40 little wind that the cold
weather seldom feel severe. The average
temperature of the winter months
is about five degrees below zero, and
the average snow fill about thirty-seven
inches, 40 that the droughts that 80
frequently injure prairie crops are here
unknown. The snow lies evenly upon
the ground and protects the grass and
| other crops from the severcst frosts,
| leaving them in the spring fresh and green.
| Although comparatively new country
the educational and social interests have
not been over looked. On a cross street
IN located a beautiful school building
nestled in clump OF forest trees COM
manding lovely view OF the mountain
ON the north. The school has attained
~ wide reputation as being one of the
foremost institutions Of learning TO be
found in the state, though il IL not so
thoroughly equipped as some In the
larger cities, yet the instructors are lenrn-
ed and talented, therefore progress lis II
| surety with those who wish to learn. In
the matter Of social enjoyment the village
is not unlike new towns. the saloon IN
not the only place Of amusement, but
social circles are numerous, and society
isenjoyed witha zest elsewhere unknown.
Flower gardens are generally cultivated
during the winter months. Music is no
stranger i'm the quaint little village, and
il would be sale 20 say that nowhere else
are the holidays enjoyed with such n
social cheer as they are In the forests of
| Crystal Falls. During "a trip Of pleasure
your correspondent had tho pleasure of
an evening nc the residence OF s. ID.
| HIollister, Sr., which by the way isn very
romantic place to the lovers Of rustic art
and beauty. The cottage, which was
designed by j. III. Elmore, of Fort How
ard, is built entirely Of crude cedar
logs in modern design, and with natural
forest embellishments, quaint angles and
fairy hooks, TO suit the rustic fancy Of
the builder, " situated on nm isolated
eminance, Just outside the pretty little
village withits swardcd hill crowned with
various kinds Of trees, which are natives
OF this region. The grounds which are.
beautiful TO the eye of the visitor to say
the least, are reached by easily inclinctl
| paths and roads. The flower garden was
"A complete department of more than n
dozen kinds of roses casting their de-
licious fragrance on the balsom purified
air. Taken al In all the residence is one
of the most charming that 10 has been
our lot TO visit I'm many day. The
Lockwood house facilities are excellent
and the proprietor isagood, wholc-souletl
generous fellow and il ever ready to do.
an act that will add TO the comfort andl
pleasure OF his numerous guests. The.
buildings are large and airy and are
furnished with the most elegant furnitiire
and kept IN n neat and attractive man.
ner, SO that the comforts OF all who
choose 10 stay for night or a longer
period are of the most pleasing. Guides
| To escort the tourist 10 any of the rlcao