The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1913-02-28

hu' as means by which she can bet
r.r fuli her responsibilities. This
.rn ~cusc,ors knowledge that the
& g.. .G' klcGom aIc ont of joint,
| .. So. a. ,ycrieSsr,>S and futi.ity
...,.,, ava! with wren We cal
.. :. n.a 3. Dee bsiarce
= ere has been some dis4ppo!nt-
m..: to the CIVIC League Of the
..n..."rs clul it ltgard TO the attitude
'aae" by IT, corporation whose poles
-acup; rhe central place in our park
and also by the City Council that has
control of this little spot of ground
that belongs TO the people, but seems
to be the ''apple of discord' in our
midst, forever causing strife and war.
We had h p for peaceful and hap
ny settlement Of this matter and yet
believe il will c. me. When it does fall
int, J.. hai d. Of the Womans club. as
il is destined to do in the near future,
that arid waste will be made to bios
som ike rose.
Will We ever reach the end of this
ra.a.Ov? Let US not be discouraged
-. nj. = fl d pot of geld at the cad
o. it,
oJt Park gives strangers and viSi-
t.,,S a. wrong i'm, ressi0n of our town.
L would seem that We are a thriftless
a.. -E;i, e>s people. if you should call
on Il :niiy, ard find the mont gate off
Of he hinges, the steps falling down
ard . -eae~a' appearance of decay you
- 'i- y decide that they
were not very prosperous S" peopI'
mi & into our town are impressed by
the condition of the park and square,
q are in reality a progressive little
ov;., t is then a great mistake to
t. -: Give To people the wrong estimate
o. -. w I'D its people
MAJ | ask a question? That the
ta>1 ma be improved, ard beautified
We are ordered by the council to make
new pavements around the square. 1t
will also improve the appearance of
the town to move the polls from the
Park Why does not the Council or
Dc. ,nat DINE? Each Improvement
VII. est aome money, why consider
one en- not the other?
In looking at the Park with its sag
ging fence, gnarled and twisted trees,
sprngwagons leaning dejectedly. the
delapidated water trough you are re-
minded of barn lot away in the coun-
try, you look and listen for the creak-
ing of the old ox-cart, the gee" and
"haw of the driver, the growing of the
rooster. Instead there comes the |
swift flight of automobiles around the
corner. Nicely dressed men and
women pass by-you rub your eyes and
W.T. der ii it is deserted lot or the |
Centra! Park of the prosperous city of
Lancaster.
with look intent, eye and ear at
,entive bent" upon the park, we hear
the cries of the neglected trees. |
"WOodman spare US not" Unsightly |
poles entreating for the quiet corner
"A some alley way where adverse
C. i,,~Ei ccu'G not be heard, where
=, 81 pu.Gtn Of ght and sound could
De more effectively borne, with profit
to all and loss to none. Will not the
good citizens, men and women stand |
for the betterment of our town and |
unite their efforts with the womans
dub work to make OUR PARK a
thing Of beauty and joy forever, that
We vii not in all time to come regret |
VIII - h.jght .ay" been done. Together
- sis. ."r az partunity before
u, u. y.e IUI Ldncss .er let US |
hu tni, park Improvement.
love, l love, love my town, but
but oh you Park! And oh you dirty
streets and oh you meat and ice stands
placed on the square!
As member of the Womans club |
"sar lower e Lancaster. | feel
- sI'iI e ''the very best"
slIuId De Considered in the Park inn
provement plans Since so much
thought and care have been given to
the matter it will certainly be a mis-
take to let consideration of the "cost |
of things" mar the correctness of the