Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-07-02
IOWA news FOR IOWA READERS

tranctng one to look at from the shore.
Dear old Father Neptune. arisen from
the depths OF the lake, riding along on
tts surface In his huge shell drawn by
animals part horse and part fish, has
extended his greeting and salutation to
all lovers of bathing, and Informing
them that the water Is ready to res
fresh them. and the gay maiden and
young man. donning the bathing suit
have accepted his kind hospitality. and
will come and with plunge In the
clear water come out refreshed and
with an exclamation OF, ooh! most de-
lightful!''
Cottage life will for the most part be
very gay, This form OF summer OUT
ing is growing in popularity; quite a
number are being erected and many are
looking for locations. From all quar-
ters come inquirers for cottages to rent
for the season. Many OF the cottages
are opening and by the time the 124th
anniversary OF the declaration of inde-
pendence has dawned on a patriotic
people all will be opened and the sea-
son under full swing.
One OF the diversions that will attract
much attention and be the source of
much amusement will be the fiotilla OF
boats that will aid in the pleasure Of
the season. The fleet has been Increased
by the bringing into this water from
Spirit Lake the elegant steamer
Queen, !" which by the enterprise and
sagacity of Messrs. Henderson Bros,
was purchased and brought down to
these waters. The Queen" is a model
lake boat and description Of her
In this first article Of the seasons doing
at the lake will be opportune. The
Queen" is seventy-five feet long, fif-
teen feet beam, eight feet depth of hull,
which is built Of heavy steel It's engine
is large and powerful. The boiler,
which is located midshpi. Is Sky
horse power. She has fine upper deck
running the entire length OF the steam
er; has a nicely located cabin, with
ample room, Very comfortable, and
finely finished Its propeller was made
to order in Buffalo, N. Y. is forty six
inches In diameter and has four blades
with six-foot hitch. The capacity OF
the Queen" is 200. The genial captain,
A. A. Henderson, will pilot the Queen
of the waters in her trips across the
lake and its patrons will be well taken
care of and everything that can be
done to make the trips pleasant will
be done by this courteous captain.
The companion boat, the Iowa" is
we'll known, but a brief description Of
her at this time will be apropos Of the
occasion. the Iowa" is fifty feet long.
l#ten-foot beam, depth OF hull five feet
|eight inches. frame OF oak. planked
with red fir: has double compound
engine. Scotch marine return fine
boiler. built OF the best marine flange
lsteel, capable Of a steady working pres
sure OF 100 pounds to the square inch.
| Capacity of the Iowa" is eighty pas
lsengers-or all who can get on her.
Thus is brief description Of the two
largest boats on the lake; and which
ever one you may care to sail on you
may. be assured Of safety, speed and
comfort; and every feature that can
tendance the pleasure of the sail will be
allotted to the patrons by the gentle
menly owners, "A. A. and E. o. Hender-
son.
II the American people would only
realize that they could take a few days
recreation without their entire bust
mess and social super-structure falling
to atoms. they would not only have to
consult the doctor less, but live long
er and be in better health mentally and
physically. This is a spot that worn
out nerves need as a most wholesome
tonic.