The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1893-01-19
For the Advance.
THE LAKE BOULEVARD.
BEVERLY, Adams Co., Ill

EDITOR ADvANoE::-In your issue
of Dec. 22nd, you allude to what
has been, in years past, matter of
much talk among your citizens.
With the former editor of the AD-
VANCE, A. P. Miller, Esq, it was
quite prominent topic for a num-
ber of years. I allude to the open
ing of road along the lake shore,
entirely around West Okabena.
1 never heard any person express
any other opinion but that it would
be grand thing for Worthington,
as we'll as a great convenience to
the farmers living to the, north and
south Of the west end Of the lake:
As, it now is, to encircle the lake
one has to travel at least one mile
to the west of the lake to make the
circle, a drive of three miles, or
more, than if the driver could fol-
low closel the lake shore.
It may be that the proper time
had not arrived when Editor Mil
Ter commended this project so ear
nestly. It is possible that he was
little ahead of his time. But he
was certainly right in his estimate
of the great advantage we'll con-
structed drive way around the lake
would be. to Worthington and it's
vicinity.
[ have had interests at Worthing-
ton and vicinity since 1876, and l
still have: and they have made
me frequent visitor at Worth
ington, and, in fact, a resident du-
ring the whole cropping season of
1877 and 1886, a period of six
months. Therefore I may fairly as
sumo to know something Of Mobiles
county and of the county seat and
of its surroundings. I have always
admired the town of Worthington,
its rare beauty of situation, it's su-
perb climate both for comfort and
health, and its general agreeable
ness as place of residence or Of
temporary sojourn. I like the So
ciety of Worthington and admire
the public spirit and business en-
terprise Of its citizens. In all the
years of their settlement I have
never lost faith in the final, victori-
OILS grand nntco,,an of Worthingto1,
and of the county, for which it is
the seat of justice.
But to the point, which is the ne
cessity and Importance of a grand,
we'll constructed and nicely shaded
driveway, entirely around West
Okabena Lake. What an addition
it would be to the other attractions
and conveniences Of the place !
One would think that the people of
the town and the vicinity would all
go in for it strongly. For prairie
country there could not be a more
picturesque or enjoyable ride. In
the circuit a delightful view of the
village and the entire scope of it's
surroundings would be had. From
no other point of observation does
the beautifully embowered village
appear to such advantage as from
the south west side of West Oka-
bena Lake. The town would be in
full view during most of the drive.
The lake itself is always a thing
of beauty and, consequently, "a
thing Of joy'' to all beholders GER
tainly to those who have any senti-
ment or discernment of the beauti-
full in nature. At no time in the
drive would one be out of sight of
! the numerous trains moving, most
hours of the day, to and fro on the
different lines or branches of rail-
way. What greater privilege of
enjoyment could be afforded to
tourists, or other visitors, than an
hours pleasant locomotion over
such u highway, amid such sights
and scenes?
| Would it not be a good invest
ment financially to make this i'm
Frovement? Worthington has at
least doubled it's population during
the past two or three years-now
numbering about 1000 inhabitants.
Aud it is very certain to keep on
enlarging both population and bus
mess. Is it not about time for this
much talked of project was carried
forward tc completion? Would
it not, when completed, be an ex-
cellent advertisement for tho place?
Strangers would talk about it and
create an impression favorable to
the community.
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