Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1891-10-09
The Home Of Gen. Lew Wallace.

The Home Of Gen. Lew Wallace.
Charlottesville the county seat of
Montgomery tscNlntygssInd., Though A
place OF lsssSl han 8, oDo inhabitants, ~
one of pedlliyflhkerest, not only onacr
count of its natural beauty, but from
the fact that it's the home ofseveral
distinguished persons.
The broad. we'll shaded streets are
inviting and riding through them one
cannot but be pleased with the build
ings, both public, and private. One
important features pt'the place is the
great number Of large lawns one sees,
some of the grounds covering several
acres, The, city is lighted by electricity
and. 6atdEd gasEis soon to be used in
all the homes. 1t is piped from a
neighborlng town and anyone who
understands its great--eeaSen'enee
knows that it is an important addition.
This is the home of Miss Kront, who
is now connected with one of the
Chicago papers and also of Maurice
Thompson.
The place of most interest to me in
the city were Lew Wallace's home and
Wabash College.
The authors home is on Wabash Ave.
a short distance east of the Methodist
church There is a neat iron fence in
front Of the house, and brick walk
leads to the main entrance.
AS you ascend the steps and ring the
bell you instinctively glance across the
lawn, which looks SO cool and inviting
Just in front of the porch is "A wide
spreading maple and at the end hand
some beech tree.
The General was busy but Mrs. Wal
lace entertained me royalty and found
her charming in conversation.
She showed me picture, presented
them by the Sultan, which was, indeed,
master piece. 1t represented boy
perhaps eight years old, in costume,
reclining on a costly rug The face
was one of rare beauty and as is
characteristic with the Eastern people,
seemed to be in repose.
Mrs. Wallace spoke of their trip and
said that while she enjoyed it, three
years was long time to be from home
and she was glad to return.
She is finely educated, easy in man
ner and very hospitable, certainly a
true companion of the man who wrote
Ben Hur.
at parting, she very cordially shook |
hands with me and said. Il am glad |
that you so kindly remembered us, l |
wish you success in all your work and |
should be glad to hear from you at any
time" AS l went down the walk and |
closed the gate said to myself, every
thing seems to say, "come here and
rest"
The other place wished to speak of
was Wabash college This is Presby-
terrain school, and only young men are
admitted. There are now about $50 in
the college.
DIR. TGttle has for years been the
president and has very ably performed
his duties He is an old gentleman but
still very active. He is one of the
kindest men ever met and as you look
into his face and shake him by the
hand you know that he has heart in
sympathy with all mankind.
He spoke in terms of highest praise
Of DR.: Hunting and said he supposed |
knew him, | said yes, he is my fayorite
p astor.''
DR.. Tuttle was anxious that should
see the Library, but unfortunately they
were in no condition to receive visitors.
as the books were being catalogued.
The building is very handsome and
from the outside much resembles our I
library at Alma. only much larger.
There are 40 acres in the campus !
mo several large brick buildings. ali in 8
rood condition. The trees there as t
else in the city are grand. S
In this day and age of the world. '
everything, no matter where one goes t
peaks OF progress and as Tennyson a
says,
Through the ages one increasing purpose runs t
WA the thoughts OF men are wfdened by the | :,
.- progress OF the suns"
;, - ETA NJ. STRICKLAND. !.
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