The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1893-01-19
For the Advance.
THE LAKE BOULEVARD. .
BEVERLY, Adams Co., Ill.
Too. 1O41, 1909

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+ EDITOR ADvANCE:-In your issue
of Dec. 22nd, you allude to what
has been, in years past, a matter of
much talk among your citizens.
With the former editor of the AD-
VANCE, A. P. Miller, Esq, it was
quite a prominent topic for a num-
Der of years. I allude to the open
ing of a 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 closely the lake shore.
1t 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 its
vicinity.
1 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, 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,
it's rare beauty of situation, its SUI
perb climate both for comfort and
health, and its general agreeable
ness as place of residence or of
temporary sojourn. [ 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-
Gus, grand outcome of Worthington
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 a 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 its
surroundings would be had. From
no other point of observation does
the beautifully EMPOWERED village
appear to such advantage as from
the south west side of West Okla
bena Lake. The town would be il
full view during most of the drive
The lake itself is always a "thin@
of beauty" and, consequently &c.
thing Of joy to all beholders-ce Ger
tainly to those who have any senti
ment or discernment Of the beauti
full in nature. At no time in tn
drive would one be out of sight O.
the numerous trains moving, mos
hours of the day, to and fro on tn
different lines or branches of rail
way. What greater privilege o
enjoyment could be afforded t,
tourists, or other visitors, than al
hours pleasant locomotion owe
such a highway, amid such sights
and scenes?
, Would it not be a good invest
ment financially to make this i'm
rrovement? Worthington has a
least doubled it's population during
the past two or three years-nov
numbering about 1000 Inhabitants
. And it is very certain to keep OF
charging both population and bus
mess. Is it not about time for thi
much talked of project was carrie,
forward tc completion? Woul'
it not, when completed, be an ex
cellent advertisement for tho place
Strangers would talk about it an
.. create an impression favorable t
the community.
Let US look for a moment at til
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