Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-11-28

respects.
Then visit to beautiful King Park,
where nature has done so much in beauti.
flying in landscape. dale and hin. then is
beautiful beds of flowers make it a de.
lightful place to go. There are several
other pretty parks about the city.
i St Joseph has population of 100, 900
aud is built upon historic ground. i: be-
ing included in the territory known as
the platte purchase. of six counties on
Western border of Missouri, from the
Fox, Sac and Iowas tribes OF Indians.
missouri" in the Algonquin language
means Wooden Canoe and the Indians
who breasted the st 7rms on the turhu-
lent waters OF the Missouri river we're
called by their neighbors Me-she-e-on
We-mis-er-see.
Joseph Robldoux. noted fur trader,
connected with the American Fur Com
pany, often traversed this section as early
as 1922 dealing with the Indians and for
long time was the solitary white settler
in this section. living alone, and this long
log structure that was considered com
modious i'll those early pioneer DAYS was
removed to King Park and stands there
relic of the long ago; it was the first
house ever erected in St. Joseph. Joseph
Robidoux and his descendants had much
to do with the early history of the city.
Many of the most prominent streets bear
the family names. such as Francis, Julie,
Felix and SO on.
The city is built upon a series of hills,
hence, the beautiful terrace designs that
gave such beautiful setting in scenic
effects to the palatial mansions that oc-
cupy these elevated locations. In early
days this section was simply known as
Robidoux landing. or the Black Snake
hills and upon these historic hills the
various tribes of Indians often met for
council etc. From these hills one has a
magnificent view, over the Missouri
river, sometimes called the big muddy
over in the state of Kansas.
The town was Incorporated in 1915 |
and though its growth has not been Of |
that rapid growth that has made its |
larger sister Kansas City so phenomenal. |
yet it has been of that substantial char
acter that makes it today one OF the great
business centers of the Middle west.
A stroll along its main streets with its
great wholesale and jobbing houses. its
magnificent banking houses and various
industries, impress the visitor with the
energy and solidity of her people They
have fine Union Station, very hand
some public Library. There are many |
miles of its streets paved with brick and
concrete and fine system Of street cars
radate to all points Of the city.
We have had the pleasure Of hearing
the Rev. Dir. O'Kellv. grand south ern
man. recently of Atlanta Ga. at the
First Baptist Church. The
DR.. is doing splendid work and
to splendid congregation that
throngs the vast Auditorium. Rev. DR.
Chiffon at the First Christian Church is
a very able minister and is held in high
esteem by the immense congregations
that crowd his church. The Chorus Choir
male and female, numbering perhaps
thirty voices is excellent AT the Francis
ST. Methodist Church South. Rev. d.
Cresape ministers very eloquently to a
large and representative congregation. i
The Chorus Choir of thirty voices at this
church render music of the highest order
Their music programme at each service
IS rare treat and when the last number
S given the hearer wishes for more.
This congregation has now in course Of
erection magnificent and massive stone
house of worship that when completed
will rank as the most beautiful and cost
" church in the city.
At Christ Episcopal Church we heard
a fine sermon by the Rector, Rev. DR.,
Eckel. The surpliced choir rendered
choice music.
Rev. DR.. Dobyns is the gifted and able
minister at the large First Presbyterian
church. ST. Joseph's Catholic Cathedral
md Episcopal residence adjoining are
,ommodious and very handsome. ST.
Joseph is well supplied with churches Of
he various denominations. One Of the
most able. powerful and scholarly lee
.ures it has ever been our pleasure TO
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