The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-05-22
AN EXCURSION TO NEW PLYMOUTH.
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In pursuance Of previous arrange
menls the aides Independent Club en-
jOyed an outing TO New Plymouth on |
last Sunday, and iu appointing the day
n better selection could hardly have |
been made Tor the trip. The morning
dawned beautifully and the old invig-
Grating atmosphere proved stimulus
to those who were fortunate enough to
enjoy the early morning drive.
a trip down the Payette valley on
such "A morning is certainly worth the
time and trouble required. springtime
in Idaho presents many interesting fea-
lures. There il something about the
valley that words can hardly express.
Perhaps it IS the quietude Of the valley,
possibly ii is the invigorating atmos-
phere. as il comes from over the snow
capped mountains that have by their
lmpreceptaole influences inspired the
individual with those traits which were
afterward to make her famous as Idaho's
artist.
The trip down the valley was instruc-
tive AS well as one of pleasure. On all
sides were to be seen promising pros
poets Of abundant crops, and the ap
pearance of every ranch showed the
completion Of the usual spring labor.
The swaying fields Of alfalfa. the beau
tiful appearance Of the orchards. all
came in for their share of praise, while
the science Of irrigation. as practically
demonstrated along the route was OF
interest.
Arriving at New Plymouth we were
sorry to leain that the evening previous
they had been visited by water spout.
The dire results which usually follows
such a calamity could BE- seen upon all
sides. the gardens and fields seemed Ia
have been thoroughly DIR n he'd by an ovei
flow Of water. The irrigation ditche,
had burst in manv places. however W,
were informed that what damage hao
been done could easily be repaired
Time and space will not permit for d.
scription that wonld do justice to thi
Lilly OF the Valley Although thu
charming hamlet is as yet in its infancy
n presents an appearance which olde
Villages could well take ~ their model
The location Is an ideal one. the towi
site ia well plated and lard out int
streets. parks aud handsome boulevards
The handsome residences are of mod
ern architecture. neither time no
money having been spared in makini
this future city captivating TO the eve
The general appearance Of New Ply
mouth is one Of neatness. cleaness AM
:, thriitiness. three factors which ar
imperative to its future welfare. II
citizcns are 81 tho progressive type. So
cial intercourse with whom would cei
tainly prove boon to any town. Tn
people are very sociai and are desirou
Of forming an acquaitance wit. thei
sister village. The principal IL
S dustrv of The colony Is fruit raising an
from the appearance Of their orchard
p one would Judge they thoroughly undei
e stood us cultivation. The club enjove
81 The hospitality of the town hostess. Mr.
n Ketehum. who served "A dinner whic
" was thoroughly appreciated by the e,
e cursionisis. After spending sever
hours in sight seeing the club inac
preparations ior the return trip each On
expressing themselves rs having spet
d an enjoyable time and wishing th
a citizens Of New Plymouth the succe,
and prosperity they deserve.