The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-01-10
CORRESPONDENCE.
Letter Prom Wisconsin.

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PEwAUKEE, Wis, 9th. Jan. 1889.
To the Editor of the Banner DEAF
Sir Your valuable paper has founC
its way to my present quarters in thu
beautiful willie" of Pewaukee, Wis.
situated on beautiful lake which il
formed, not from stream, but from
springs which are very numerous. Thi'
lake is surrounded on either side by higt
land, dotted quite considerably with
small oak timber. From the village
west, some three miles. is a beautiful
place called Lake Side. The grounds
are handsomely laid out and slope tC
the lake. This is the summer resort Of
wealthy of our Western cities. The lake
is nearly seven miles in length and upon
its placid breast steamers ply. On the
north side of the lake. nearly mile
from the village, is to be run" num-
Der of very large ice houses belonging
to one of the millionaires Of Chicago Mr.
Armour, the great pork and beef packer.
Every day since the lake was ice bound
has been seen large numbers OF men.
boys and even girls, with their fishing
tackle taking out the pike, and pickerel
with which this lake abounds. The
surrounding country has much the ap
pearance of Vermont, which makes me
feel quite at home: but nothing between
the two oceans can be compared to the
beautiful mountains and valleys of my
native State, California not excepted.
Pewaukee is situated on the Milwaukee
d:St. Paul. railroad, 10 miles northwest
from the city of Milwaukee, making 100
miles ride from Chicago by rail. This
State Wisconsin, abounds in beautiful
lakes and these localities are becoming
very popular resorts of the wealthy citi-
zens of our city (Chicago). South and
east from Rebellion they come to the
Northern Lakes to enjoy the cool re-
fresbing breez3 of our healthy climate.
Six miles from this vile" is one OF
these resorts, the enterpri'ing little city
Waukeeshaw, IN Waukeeshaw County.
population of 1000 or 5000
people. Here is found the noted Silurian
Mineral Springs.
A; cool Silurian's crystal spring
The healing waters flow,
Fair white winged angels guard lie fount,
And gifts virtues know.
Here is where the invalid is made hap
by and to rejoice over the healing power
Of these waters, and he goes back to his
anxious family in the enjoyment OF
sound health, one of the greatest bless
ings to the human race. The New Year
1889 has dawned upon us with clear
sky and a beautiful sunshine, making
all nature speak out in praise anG
TO the Power that gives us
this sun, that makes even the birds sing
for Joy. The old year has passs d and its
history is recorded in our memory, not
to be forgotten while time lasts. Let
the new year, upon which we have en-
tered, inspire us to more zeal for the
cause of lettering the condition OF hui
mainly; in seeking out the fallen and
them to a better and a purer
life beyond. 1t is very fitting that the
records of the past year be carefully
ooked over and as far as possible all
and wrongs righted, The close
If the old year and commencement of
he new is very suggestive and should
inspire us to renewal of and increased
devotion to our Maker and purpose to
meet the obligations of the past, both to
Him and to our fellow-man.
w E. SHELDON.