Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1890-07-03
"A RICH DOMAIN. F"
THE HANDSOME FARM AND
HOME OF McMASTER BROS.
One of the Most Productive and At
tractive Farms in Kansas
Meadows, Fields and Groves
Agricultural Picture.

Master Brothers, one mile south OF the
center of the city. 1t has been cOnsid-
cred well worth special drive in that
direction just tn see the single field of
wheat that rippled and shOne in golden
richness beside the road.
Among the many who have made
enjoyable trips to the McMaster farm
in the past few days has been the
REFLECTOR scTibbler and we did not
wonder at the admiration expressed.
The farm lies in the
RICH BOTTOM LANDS.
of the Smoky Hill river and includes
in it's $50 acres as choice a section as
can be found in the far.famed Golden
Belt.
Just outside the city limits on the
south the white fences of the ''rich
domain" are encountered. The mag
nifcent eighty. acre wheatfeld first
attracts the attention. AS level as a
billiard table it stretched away in the
yellow distance, now thickly covered
with shocks of grain. The wheat is
perhaps the finest in the vicinity of the
city and will probably yield over 40
bushels per acre.
Driving up a wide boulevarde lined
with growing trees we come toward
the buildings, which are located in the
central portion of the place. Wheat
and corn fields stretch away on either
hand and the rich green of the trees
which line the eastern horizon
make rich picture of agricultural per-
lection that cannot be excelled in Kan
sas.
THE COMMODIOUS BUILDINGS,
consisting of a pretty rustic residence,
an OVerseer's house, granaries, barns,
sheds, etc., etc., are surrounded by
rich blue grass lawn and are shaded by
tall naples and cOttonwOods, which
make the grounds look almost like
those of some eastern country seat.
Indeed, the farm would suit such a
purpose admirably, and could not be
more advantageously situated and ar
ranged for gentleman farmers man
agement.
Back of the farm yards stretch
orchards which bear promise of glo-
rious yield in the future and indeed
are already furnishing the farm good
ly quantity of delicious fruit. The
bottom lands are particularly adapted
to fruit raising and a rank growth
characterizes the trees.
Driving eastward, after sitting awhile
on the lawn kept green by an excellent
waterworks system which derives its
force from a whirIing windmill with
all the modern attachments, we pass
between
RANK CORN FIELDS
which promise an exceptional crop this
year, similar to the one had in 1889.
SO carefully and thoroughly has the
farm been titled that scarcely weed
is to be found and the crops average
along with the best of the state.
Over 200 acres of corn are out this
year and all is in frst-class condition.
The corn lands are nearest the river
which, by the way, bounds the farm on
the east and south and In its sinuous
windings makes many pretty bi. of
scenery. The Smoky Hill is no where
more attractive than here and its
beauty handsomely sets off the pIctur-
esqueness of the farm. Beyond the
corn fields comes
THE FAMOUS GROVE
which is the favorite picnic grounds of
societies, Sunday schools and private
parties for miles around More than
one hundred acres bounded on two
sides by the ripping waters of the
river and on the other by the corn
fields are covered with second growth
walnut, oak and elm and seeded, every
foot of it, to a heavy blue grass sod.
Gently swelling in pretty knobs aud
valleys it makes a perfect picnic
ground and is an ideal pasture for the
thoroughbred cattle which roam
beneath the shade or stand in the
shadows of the stream. The grove is
never forgotten when once visited.
Winding paths lead through it and
in the most attractive spot is plat
form whereon dancing parties may
enjoy the tsrpsichorean art.
Not the least interesting appendage
of-the farm are its
ENTERPRISING PROPRIETORS,
McMaster Brothers, who have Leen
identified with the business interests
of the city as closely as any other indi-
viduals during Abilene's growth period.
They have been foremost In advancing
the city and in encouraging any move
ments WHICH had for their object the
upbuilding of profitable industries.
Both by precept and example they have
done much to increase the interest in
high-bred stock, both horses and cattle,
and their own farm shows substantial
evidence Of their skill in rearing thor
oughbred animals of both kinds.
Imperfect Fly. has this picture been
drawn hnt nanciI eould SCARAB do Ing