Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-08-25

cradle in which the distinguished old pentle-
man was rocked stands by the bedside and
old foot stones and warming pans are on the
hearths; two tall old clocks, both having
! reached the century mark, are still ticking off
the time with their forever never, never
TO ever;'' raglcarpet rugs cover the,centers of
the floors ana the old fashioned Boston rock
ing chairs with patch work cushions hold out
welcoming arms each bed has patch work
quilt OF intricate design and the quilting is
marvel of beautiful needle work, although |
am sure have seen just aS fine work in some
of the homes in Waterfowl. L never see such
work without regret that the machine has
driven 1t out, but our new woman with her
clubs and culture has little time for her needle
more is the pity Well while moralize the
cable cars, which by the way run on the side
Of the street. have carried our pleasure parry
back to'the Russell house, where it joins Lie.
rest of the eXcurSiOniStS and takes a steamer
for a trip through Lake st. Clair up to the
famous summer resorts and duck hunting
grounds OF the flats, a number of low living
sand islands which have been filled up enough
to insure their being always above water and
hotels, club houses and various resorts have
been built Oh them. fish dinner awaited
us and music and good dancing floor enter
tanned our dance loving people for a short
time. Then the steamer returned and we were
once more on our hOmeWard way.
That night our young people carried out an
old threat and serepaded the bridal couple,
who We're along Or Course, COMBS mouth or
ganS, horns, etc, were brought into reolliSi-
ton and for little time the night was made
hideoLS. The Jefferson county delegation
came in strong on this occasion, but forbear
to mention names, as | was once young and
lived IN Jefferson county anG have tender
feeling for any one ha1ling from that part.
John -. Ogden, our new secretary of The state
board OF immigration, caused a sensation, as
with the aid Of u bed blanket and feather
buster he blOSSomed out fun attired "big
Injun' and executed a war dance DIS though
he was "JO the manor bOrn." But even
young people tire after d time and before
we pulled out of the station at 2 A. NJ. all was
quiet ana IL remained SO until the Call came
Tor breakfast at Saginaw. The part of Michi-
gan passed over by the Flint & Pere Mar.
0uette railroad is much like Northern Wiscon-
sin, formerly Il pine forest, now Siumps, not
at all Inviting TO the eye, but OF little moment
to the transportation of freight or the travel
Ter who wishes 20 get there" in the shortest
possible time
Noon of Thursday found us again on board
the Pere Malquette, expecting a fine "trip
across Lake Michigan but he storm of the
day before nad left The lake rough and the
great fiat bOttOmed boat rocked III manner
which rendered nearly the entjre company
i'll. But ManltOwoc was still in her place and
was reached at last and about 8 O'Clock we
We're once more in Oshkosh, a dem 1ralized
crowd, utterly unable to dolJuStice TO the sup
per and reception which our good president
had planned Tor Us in his home city. The
northern editors said goodbye here and the
excursion IN reality came 70 an end. The dis
comforts inevitable 10 a hurried trip by so
many people VIII soon be forgotten, but the
beauty seen, the friends mace, The Old ties
strengthened, VIII remain help and strength
through the weary grind OF the year.
This trip vas made most pleasant by the
courtesy or the railroad officials and their
company added much to the enjoyment Of the
tourists. Mr.. Pond, of the Central, accom-
panied rs part Of our way out and Mr.. Mech
Ter and his assistant, Harry Jameson, of The
Flint u Pere Marquette railroad, on our Way
home. Mr.. j. Joined the party with d huge box
ot roses at @aSluaw ana this attention would
cause hitu to be remem Dere,.-cven though his
merry face and curly head We're forgotten
1t seems matter for regret that all the
papers of the state are not represented at
these annual outings and II the Canadian
trip mattllaliZeS next year il is tosbe hoped
that large ompaHy Of editors Will show
their appreciation or the offer of Mr.. White on
behalf of the Canadian governments.
MARTHA CHURCHILL KEYES.