Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-06-26

ton. This great battlefield of the
civil War is very impressive place,
we'll and worthily laid out with all the
points marked, and many a fine memo
rial to the heroes of that memorable
conflict erected to their honor About
three hours further travel through
large stretches of country brought us
to Harrisburg. where we passed long
enough to visit the capital building of
pennsylvania. We were of the opinion
that the wonderful paintings and gold
work in the house of representatives is
too gorgeous. 1t is a building one
should not fail to visit. however.
A friendly interruption hindered fur
ther writing while at Dunkirk. but it
spoke fine word for the intcrestedncss
of neighborly people in the welfare of
their fellows. AS l was writing | heard
the voice of one who at Fredonia had
told us of the camp grounds at the
lake. He had journeycd out to see how
we were faring. Though all do not cX-
press their interest so imprc ssively, Yet
it is quite general. But the contrast
does rifle. as when colored chauffeur
drives up behind at gas station with
those who think themselves to he
something in the fine car and he gives
you the horn while gas is being sup
piled. Such we simply ignore and for
get eventually. I mention it because
it is part of our experience.
Leaving Harrisburg, Pa. we COM
menced our travel over the Susquehan-
ma Trail by the side of the river of that
name. Picturesqueness was our greet
ing. Fine homes on one side. the river
and hills opposite. But we had to leave
the fine highway for somewhat trou-
blesome detour. yet it led to the village
OF Eatonville, where late toward eve
ming We foufd camping privilege in
very fine grove where nature kept an
ever-changing supply of delicious wa
ter for the service of men. AS we
moved on the next morning we detoured
through the back street of the adjacent
town, for the streets were lined with
autos. 1t was another convention day
this time for new American patriot
ic association, when seemingly the
country folk came from all over the
county. After 1o-mile drive we
found again the main trail by the city
of Sunbury. 1 can but state the fact
for future reflection, of a day replete
with pleasure for the traveller. 1t was
up hill and down with all the case of
motor action that one could desire, over
fine cement roads most all the way.
The scenery was q feast that words
cannot provide for the reader. where
fore the writer cannot realize a fond
desire. Apparently we were among
mountains. but the highest point was
210G feet, 100 feet less than on the Mo-
hawk Trail. We passed through the
beautiful city of Williamsport. and on
over.
Leaving Niagara we visited the park
at Buffalo and it's fine zoo. A visit was
made at the home of Mrs. ]. T.. Irving,
widow of the late pastor of the Ran
dolph church. At Silver Creek stop
was made for supper; from which
place we continued on to the lake at
Dunkirk as before mentioned. We were
now in the region Of the greatest grape
raising east of California. and as VIC
had begun to see so we continued as
we progressed westward to Pennsylva-
MIA, observing great stretches of vne-
covered land on either side of the road.
All this was intersperscd with peaches
andcherry orchards, here and there
acres of corn and of peas. in all of
which there was strong evidence of
systematic and scientific farming. Let
me add this of Buffalo: 1t was our
fourth convention city, for we were
there during the convention of the
mayors of the cities of the state of
New York. the police chiefs. and the
livestock dealers: while we reached
Cleveland as another convention was
winding up its sessions.
Cleveland is a city Of beautiful
residence, it surpasses any other city
in this respect among all that we have
seen. 1t is a growing city. on every
hand we saw new homes being built.
A very fine park system nearly en-
circles the city, and will soon do so
when the south west section is COM
pleted. At Lakeview cemetery a very
! fine memorial is built to the honor of