The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1905-08-04

SoLnuon' Oeuulngs out mere we us
liked to waste the time to go to the
New Lexington" to register, desiring
to see Bunker Hill, the Old South
church, the navy yard, Faneuil Hall,
etc. But hunger and the sight of
bath tub in every room kept us there
until two big touring car pulled up in
the street and stopped and all landed in
them and away they went. The lee
turer pointed out the birthplace of
Benjamin Franklin, the old state house,
site of Boston, massacre, the liberty
tree, the balcony from which the
declaration of independence was read,
and the more recently famous" things
like Thomas w. Lawson's residence,
his Office, the magnificent capitol build
ing, which contains single thirty foot
square room that cost $50, 900 to finish
and furnish, and the main staircase and
rotunda on which 100000 was spent in
marble and paintings. Changing the
route again the party went through
Little Italy" where there are hun
dreds of shops, stands, and stores from
3 to 90 feet wide, the streets but ad-
mitting the passing Of two teams, and
everywhere children-all ages sizes and
colors-Jews, Italians, negroes, Irish,
Yankees and even Chinese
sitting on the walks, on the doorsteps
and counters, every window seemingly
occupied-none of the population wear
ing more clothing than was absolutely
necessary. Almost every child had
some fruit or bread or candy and all
seemed to be happy. 1t certainly is an
interesting place to visit in the day
time, but I'd leave my valuables and go
along with the policeman if visit was
made after dark.
In the evening an association meeting
was called and as it was rumored that
some pleasant things would be said and
done every one made a point to be
there. After adopting some resolutions
President Knox was presented with a
handsome water set, secretary Hopkins
with set of dainty plates Il didn't see
US. customs tag and President
McKinnon beautiful clock. To Nc
Kinnon being due the Thoroughly COM
plete arrangements of the trip he was
surrounded for a final word of thanks
and congratulation from every one
present. Many good byes were said as
the next day was go-as- please and
a great many left at different times,
while the others were sight seeing.
Early Friday morning nine of us
were up and hustling at 6:45 and after
-asunch took the trolley for Lexington
and Concord and on the way out part
of the route was that used by Paul
Revere in his famous ride when awaken
ing the patroits to arm themselves and
from behind stone walls, fences and
buildings, harass the British and drive
them to retreat.
Lexington is beautiful village of
1000 people with a public park in the
center where the British met the
minute men" for the first battle of the
revolutionary war and the spot where
they lined up is marked with large
stone. Just down the road block is
house where John Hancock and John
Adams were sleeping when aroused by
Paul Revere. 1t is now owned by a
historical society, having been bought
for $3.50 from some woman who intend
ed to tear it down. 1t was the home of
Rev. Jonas Clarke and his ancestors
aad has now large number of the
original paintings and much of the
furniture, books and cooking untensils,
ETC.. that were in it at the time of the
revolutionary war. A fine statue of
Capt. John Parker, captain of the
minute men, is also erected on the
common, the foundation being of natur-
NJ boulders one of which is fixed into a
drinking fountain. We hurried along
to Concord and there spent long time
visiting "The Wayside," the home Of
Louise M. Alcott and "Old Manse" oc-
cupied by the poet Hawthorne during
the last twelve years of his life. Prac-
tically every house and road has some
historic interest but time was short and
we hurried back for visit to Bunker
Hill and to see the monument, but the
climb of 500 feet was too much for most
of the people so the journey was re-
sumed to Charleston Navy Yard.
Here the gunboat Nashville, that
fired the first shot in the Spanish Amer
ican war was at anchor and also
Admiral Simpsons armored cruiser, the
New York. OF course the old frigate
Constitution is permanently anchored
there, being covered over and fixed up
for visitors. 1t is the most historic ship
owned by the United States, having
won the first battles of any Importance
for this country and having never been
beaten. The Old North church, from
the belfry of which was hung the
lantern signal to Paul Revere telling
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