Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1895-05-02
Gbe sgronton aseaoing Club.
q Trip to the. Little Town Of
Sunnyside.

1t was about half past seven o'clocl
one bright morning in July, when W
had finished our preparations for ou
Journey to the little tcwn of Sunnyside
We rose up real early in the mornin,
expecting to get an earlier start thai
half past seven. but a great deal OF Ou
time was taken up packing our lug
gage into the wagon, as we did not dt
SO the night before. After we ha(
finished packing our luggage, our Lit
tie company OF three boys, four girls
and our chaperon climbed into the wag
on and seated ourselves as comfortably
as we could, We were all at that mo-
ment feeling very happy because we
were ready to start on our journey.
We travelled only few miles the frs,
day because the roads were rough, and
it was very hard work for the horses
to draw our heavy wagon over such
ground. 1t was getting late in the af-
ternoon. and we had not yet found a
place suitable for us to pitch our tents,
so we could remain over night. We
were all tired with our first days jour-
ney. and almost willing to stop any
where, and put up for the night, but
we Travelled on quite a short distance,
when we came to pretty green. gras-
sy spot, beside little stream OF water
This looked to be a very pleasant place,
SO it was decided that we would pitch
our tents there until the next day. We
were soon at work making prepara-
tions for the night. The boys put up
the tents. built the fres, carried the
wood and water, while our chaperon
and we girls cooked supper. When
the bows had finished their tasks we
ate our supper, which we all enjoyed
very much because we were very hum
cry after our days journey. After
supper was oyer. we eat around our
campfire for quite long time enjoy
ing ourselves by singing. telling sto-
ries, and talking about the loved ones
at home. 1t was at least nine o'clock
before we ceased our talking. SD we
could have prayers, and retire for the
night. After a good, sound nights
sleep. we were awakened By the twit-
tering and chirping OF tho birds, warn
ing US that daylight had appeared.
Rising hurrfedly from our beds, we
girls were soon ready to prepare break
fast, while the boys fed and watered
the horses. Immediately after breaS>s
fast we gathered up our luggage and
again proceeded on our journey. As
We travelled slowly along we enjoyed
viewing the beautiful country around
us. Our chaperon bad travelled this
same route before. and was familiar
with all the points OF interest. She
took great delight in describing them
to US, and answering the many ques-
tions VIC asked her, as we jonrneyed
along toward the little town OF Sunny
side. 1t was now about noon, and we
all felt very hungry. and Wished :oeat
our lunch As we were near farm
house. we asked the farmers permits
sion to get water from the spring, ard
spread our lunch In the shade OF the |
trees. While We were sitting eating |
our lunch. black clouds commenced TO |
gather in the west We could hear
the thunder rambbling In the distance,
and knew a shower OF rain wascomiDg. |
We finished our lunch. and pursued
our way. but was soon osertaken by /
the summer shower. Having taken I
our rubber-cloaks and umbrellas with |
US. we soon made use Of them, and /
rather enjoyed riding in the rain. !