Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1897-03-04
Farmers Correspondence.
WESTMINSTER.

Rev. Smiley OF SJanOlu' was
city of Abbyville last week.
Mr.. John McKeowu has retired from
tba hotel business in Abbyville and
moved to his farm in Enterprise. we
regret to lose from our midst such "
genial citizen.
Uncle Jimmy Mclean has a new re-
ceipt for keeping loafers from scum on
his sacks of Eaters tie simply spfihN-
les lasses on top of the sacks. lt WORKS
like charm with occasional exceptions
The sick of our community are MIS-
e. Brdgeman, Mrs. schmur, Mrs, Ron
Cade and Mrs. Lou MoIver. Others
are conyale,cent.
Some of cur citizens are thinking OF
starting canning factory so as to be
ready to catch first cur load OF Mchln-
ley's prosperity after the 4th Of SInrch'
We have tried 10 give the public
glimpse of our society, now we will en-
deavor to give thirds eye view Of the
beauty and fertility of our country
Westminster township is indeed an
ideal place to dwell. Such rolling
plains with here and there beautiful
groves. Within these groves are either
vine clad cottages or stately mansions.
He sc 49,
in pence ana enjoy the fruits OF the''
labor. The warbIing birds, the tlukllng
cowbals remind US Of Longfellow's land
of "Arcadia.' "The cattle upon athous-
and hills are mice, sayeth our prosper
Gus, contented farmers. Our soil is very
deep, in fact, it extends to the center OF
the earth. Only tickle the top ct our
soil and such "A resurrection Of verdant
green no pen can describe. Conse-
quenty, we will change the subject by
referring briefly to the metropolis OF the
great and growing West, We mean the
city of Abbyville. This city of the PLAINS
is about halfway between New York
and San Francisco. 1t has plenty OF room
for future growth and development.
Abbyvile has several suburban or auxil
iary villages, such as Arlington, Sterl.
ing, Nickersou, Partridge and Hutchln-
sou. The streets of the city are broad
enough for double track, street rail-
ways. As you stand in Main street and
look north, the street extends as far rs
the eye can reach. Looking soutL on
Main, the first building that attracts
your attention IS Hotel de McKeown,
one of the finest and largest hotels IN the
city. tili;farther on, standing IN the
middle and at thesend Of Main, also at
the end.of the street Car line, is stately
mansion owned by hMr. G. E. Mitchell,
one of the large dealers in general mer-
Chandise. Looking east on McSherry
street is H. McSherry's handsome Queen
Anne style residence. Just opposite his
dwelling is the Abbyville College, fine
institution, the principle instructor AT
present IS Miss Matte Stewart. A little
north of this institution on Orange street
is the commodious residence Of Mr.. e.
M, Sc hmur, manager Of the mammoth ell
evator near the union depot Still stand
Ing on Mainland looking west on Palm
street, you behold the palace of our
worthy P. NJ james Mclean. A little
farther west ON the very top of Quality
Hill is Father Cade's very large dwell
ing almost reminding us Of buckingham
Palace, London, but we must not forget
to mention that right in the heart of the
city stands the only original "Uncle
TOMS Cabin" Supposed to have been
built by Uncle,,Tom.. himself during the
anti belum days. Owing to its historic
connection, itsis allowed TO stand us
monument to Harriet Beechpr Stowe as
well as of Uncle Tom himself Now it
would take volumes to write Ill abOut
our city, 50 we say to all, come and see,
the half that has never been told. Come
and if you can happen to catch the mayor
of the city at home, he will no doubtmke
pleasure in showing you around to see
the sights and many places of interest
and amusement in our proud city.