Democratic Sentinel, Volume 6, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 August 1882 — LETTER FROM WISCONSIN [ARTICLE]

LETTER FROM WISCONSIN

Flobence, Wxs., Aug. 10/82. Dear Mac.: I hasten to redeem my promise and give you ‘some jottings of our trip to the northwest. After our long delay at Rensselaer we met with nothing to mar the pleasure of our journey. The outlook for spring wheat, oats, barley, and hay in the agricultural portions of Wisconsin is very promising, but I should judge harvest to be ten days later than in Jasper county. We were advised to take the night, and only daily through train from Chicago to this region, but wishing to see the many attractions revealed by daylight we resolved to leave Chicago at 11:20 a. m . and stop over at Green Bay for the night. We had excellent accommodations and lefreshing sleep at the Cook House, in Green Bay,, and resumed our journey at 7 next 'morning. From Greeaßay northward the lumber and mining business are the chief sources of employment and wealth.— Shingles, lumber, railroad ties and tan bark are exported ia large quan. titles, and judging from the numerous charcoal pits, that branch of business is giving lucrative employment to many men. Those who admire rugged nature tn full dress should visit this region. The outlook is wild and grandly pic turesque. Wolves, deer and bears are said to be quite plenty, and those who are seeking for the sportsman’s paradise can surely be gratified by coming to tbie region. We found our friends diligent in business and happy in spirit. We are much pleased with all we have seen in Florence, and we anticipate a a delightful visit. The town overlooks a beautiful lake, and with visiting, boat riding and fishing, we do not fear attack of idleness or the blues, Yours most respectfully, A. TAYLOR.