Call at

J. A. Ellis & Son’s

EXCLUSIVE

GROCERY.

Fruit, Vegetables, Butter and Eggs a Specialty.

Two doors north of A. M. Johnson’s. Phone 16.

Little Spirit Lake to the west, and as you come out to the beach of
Spirit Lake you will have passed the camping' ground of the old
Quaker, well known to the visitors of an early day to these lakes.
At Crandall’s Hunter’s Lodge you will strike a good dinner, and
can go home by the east side of the lake or as you came.

A trip around the head of West Okoboji lake, and thence
south by the Van Steenburg farm and by Egralharve, where the
famous mineral spring is, and where Badgerow, Stevens, Parker
and Rider have their beautiful summer homes, thence to Manhattan
Beach. Here you can lunch and rest, or after a Manhattan bath
vou can continue down to Willow Spring farm and get an extra
good dinner at Mrs. Harker’s, thence around foot of lake-~or steam
across to the Inn from here—take a run by Ft. Dodge Point, and
bordering Smith's bay, to Okoboji bridge. One continuous line of
cottages and occupied by as happy a lot of people as one could
wish to see. Among these will be found Dr. Cravens, “Lord of the
Manor” and “Chief of Water Supply,” Mr. McCortney, of the Kirk¬
wood at Des Moines, the Ward brothers, Judge Conrad, Pattees,
the Spaldings and others too numerous to mention.

Or some other day go to the head of West Okoboji, where is
the property advertised for sale in this pamphlet, in the heavy tim-

Stationery. In this line we try to have such
ods as will suit all tastes, and as in other lines give us
your orders. We will do our best to fill them.

BROWNELL’S PHARMACY.

Largest Stock

Leading Merchant

Lowest Prices

Our Summer Visitors especially invited to
make our store their headquarters.

Respectfully, A. M. JOHNSON.

GO TO

Brownell’s Pharmacy

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ber dismount and rest. For one half mile along this bank you will
find yourself nearer to Nature’s heart than at any other place on
the lakes, left so for the enjoyment of those who shall later occupy
these lots. So for as possible the “Birds and Squirrels”, are pro¬
tected and trees and grape vines preserved. Continuing south
along the beach you come to Pike Point, with Walton bay to the
north and Cresent beach to the south, and adjoining is the property
of the Patterson-Brown Company, with their beautiful cottages and
pavillion: further along the cottages of Messrs. Miller, Chandler and
others on Hayward’s bay. Farther along you will come upon Camp
Leon, where Dr. Layton will entertain you, with fish stories possibly.
Further south, Omaha beach—with the Clarks, Slaughters, Criders
and others—and still further along will you come to the home of
Col. Charles A. Clark, of Cedar Rapids. Below this are other cot¬
tages till you reach the Inn.

SODA WATER and Confectionery. Fountain

and Soda in the city. Mineral water on draught.

BROWNELL’S PHARMACY.

Of Every Description, too
Numerous to Mention.

No matter what you want we have jt, or will get it on
short notice. We justly claimthat we try to be supplied
with every character of article in those lines that may be
called for.

Paints and Oils.

We carry the Harrison Bros. Paints. Every boatman
will tell you it is best for his boats, therefore best for you.
White lead, colors in oil, linseed oil, turpentine, &c.

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A. F. MERRILL, D, D. S.,

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PRACTICING PHYSICIAN.

Surgeon to B. C. R. & N. Ry. Examining- Surgeon for Pensions.

Office at Drug Store. ’Phone No. 6. House Phon^ No. 36.

Office open every day, except Monday and Friday,
from 9 to 12 a. m. and 1 to 4:30 p. m.

TO THE READER.

That you may know where you are at. and what interest
attaches to such location; that you may be correctly guided to such
other places as may interest you, is the sole aim and purpose of this
leaflet. The points of history are thought to be correct; the map is
correct, with the exception of some bits of road which may have
been opened since this was made, and the further changes in the
erection of the Inn at Dixon’s Beach, and the almost numberless
cottages that have been erected along these shores, the erection
of the Milwaukee’s new depot at Arnolds, and the large additions by
the Knight Templars to their buildings at their park on Spirit Lake
We had hoped to be able to announce the station of another rail¬
road on West Okoboji, but—let us stop with a ‘‘but.” Should you
get lost as a result of following this map and directions—come to
town and we will help you find yourself.—E. L. Brownell.

It is quite certain that Hennepin, while a prisoner of the
Indians was in the vicinity of these lakes. Later on, when the
Lewis and Clarke expedition was at or near the mouth of the Little
Sioux river, an Indian told them that the stream had its origin in a
number of lakes to the north. To a certain extent this was true,
but the main stream comes from north of the Minnesota state line.
It may be said in passing that these lakes outlet through the Gar
lakes and a channel joining the Little Sioux some four or five miles
to the south and west of West Okoboji. Next in the history of this
section, so far as I have been able to ascertain—In the report of
Nicollet, the younger, who was commissioned by the War Depart¬
ment to visit these lakes—his order specifically mentioning “Mlnne
Waukon,” or Spirit Lake—he was to report, and so did, on the lati¬
tude and longitude as well as elevation of this section. His obser¬
vations were taken at the head of Spirit Lake.

In the summer of 1856 the first real settlement of the Lake
Reigon was attempted, the Gardner and Luce families, the first to
locate, building a log cabin near where the massacre monument
now stands. As a matter of fact the old cabin, now enclosed for
protection, stands where it was erected, with all the hopes and
ambitions of the pioneer near a half century ago, and stands with as

TAKE THE

Burlington (soar Rapids k Mtorn

To Chicago and the East, St. Louis and the South and the

LAKE REIGON OF NORTHWESTERN IOWA.

No better place in the country for a rest and recreation com¬
bined than Spirit and West Okoboji lakes. JNO. G. FARMER, Asst
Gen. Pass, and Ticket Agent. Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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interesting local history as possibly any similar object in the state
1 or nation A full account of the massacre and treatment of cap¬
tives is well stated by Mrs. Abbie Gardner-bharpe. the sole survivor
of that horrible affair, in her book, “The Spirit Lake Massacre, for
sale by the author at her cottage near the monument, and at Bro w¬
nell’s Pharmacy. Spirit Lake. From 1857 on, the settlement of this
region has been continuous. The only real set-back the count.v has
received, and which, for a time, seriously threatened the futuie of
the county, was during the years 1866 to ’68, when the skies weie
darkened'and the grasshopper was a burden. About twenty years
since, the Lake Region become celebrated or known as a resort for
hunting and fishing, and let it be known that but one fish story has
ever been told of these lakes, that could not be believed.*

The city of Spirit Lake, with a population of 1500, is as
■ attractive a little city as can be found in the state. Stores well
1 supplied with finely assorted stocks of goods, in the various lines.
Our public buildings will compare favorably with any like county-
seat; and as for Churches, we have Baptist, Catholic, Episcopal and
Lutheran, having frequent if not regular services. The Methodist
church, with Rev. Dr. Lyman, and the Presbyterian, with Rev. Dr.
Rayson, as pastors, have services each Sunday: to all of these
strangers are cordially welcomed. , . '

Spirit Lake Chautauqua, in its ninth year is proving one of
s the best throughout the West. The present year session com¬
mences the 17th of July continuing until and including the 31st. The
program is made up in such shape as to lecture talent, music and
entertainment, that hard indeed would he be to please who could
not find much to enjoy. Copies of the Chautauqua Herald sent to
any address on request, or will be found at most business houses in

’ town. „ .

To visit points of interest, and call upon your friends, start
with wheel or carriage from Spirit Lake and take either of the

*For further information inquire of Hon. J. W. Cory.

LAKE SHORE PROPERTY.

Three-fourths of a mile of Lake front—timbered throughout—
will be sold in tracts, if desired.

Tract No. 1. One-fourth mile of frontage, 40 acres, embracing
20 acres timber and some of plow and meadow lands. Twenty-five
of choicests lots can be made of this front

/ Tract No. 2. About 31 acres, 2nd growth timber front, fine view

will cut into 20 or more good lots, H mile of lake front, not so valu¬
able as the first but will grow into as fine lots as can be found.

Y Tract No. 3. Of 20 acres heavily timbered over % of same. One

1 cottage on this property.

If you want good property for use or speculation this is your
i chance. Call on Dr. Brownell at his Drug and Book store.

DEIBNER BKOlS.,

Bus, Dray and Livery Lines.

Spirit I<oke Okoboji.
LAND, HORSES, LIVE STOCK, ICE AND MILK.
GOOD RIGS— PROMPT SERVICE.

Telephone connections with all points.

three roads leading to Okoboji. The east road will give you a
beautiful view to the east and south on East Okoboji lake; or by the
west road through the timber, as pretty a way as lovers (of nature)
need ask for. As you cross the swing bridge, after a cooling drink
at Wilson & Sons, notice to your left the point of timber where the
railroad leaves the bridge—here stood the cabin of the Granger
brothers and where one of them was killed; farther to the north is
Okoboji station. Continuing across the bridge and causeway
you cross the railway track and come to a little grocery store; near
here stood the cabin of the Mattock family, and here some ten or
eleven persons, adults and children, were killed the day of the mas¬
sacre, March 8, 1857. Driving on to the south you will, when well
into the woods, pass the Little Church and the home of its pastor,
Mrs. Hornaday, and still farther you will pass the Okoboji cemetery.
A most beautiful “God's Acre,” appropriately guarded by the tim¬
ber at either side, with sentinel trees throughout this pretty enclos¬
ure with its gentle slope to lake Minnewashta, Down the hill and

Tents and Camping Outfits.

Tents for sale or rent. Stools, Chairs, Cots, Ham¬
mocks, etc. Call and examine them at Brownell’s Phar¬
macy.

to the west and you soon come to the monument, erected to the
memory of those massacred not only, but historically recounting
the names and deeds of the rescuing party which was sent. Of this
expedition the Hon. R. A. Smith, living at Okoboji, was a member.
At this place Gardner and wife, Mrs. Luce and children were killed.
And here lives the survivor of not only the horrors of that day and
night, but of several months. She will make your visit interesting,
and the relics and curios in the old cabin are well worth viewing.

You can, after viewing Pillsbury’s point and the many pretty
cottages near by. return to Arnolds Park for a dinner, passing in
the woods the cottage of Chief Justice Given and others. If you so
desire you can go to the east, crossing the outlet, on the east side
of the woods. Here Messrs. Clark and Luce were killed. On or
near here Mr. Howe was killed the second day.

Take either of the roads leading to Warner’s Chapel, and a

Kodaks and Cameras, SKi*'

And all materials used by the amateur.

BROWNELL’S PHARMACY.

Go to SMITH’S

Fine Fruits and Candies,

Salt Water Taffy and Salted Peanuts.

Hazeiwud ice Crn

COOLEST
say it yet,’

is the finest and used exclusively
in my Ice Cream Parlor and Soda
Fountain. The LARGEST and
ICE CREAM PARLOR in the city. --Lest you forget I

GO TO SMITH’S.

most beautiful view meets the eye, turn which way you will. North
from Warner's Chapel and at the edge of the timber you see the
home of Peter Ladue. Near here, the point marked by a circle,
was the cabin of Mr. Howe, where seven persons were_ killed.
Follow the road skirting the timber to the second point indicated,
just across a deep ravine from the home of Mr. Arthur, on the way-
side of the road, here stood the log houses of Messrs. Noble and
Thatcher and here two men and two children were killed and two
women were captured. These were the last killed and closed the
second day of the massacre.

To get home your road will bear to the north and northwest.
You go down a steep hill and at the right, east of you, when upon
the bridge, you will see in the south bank a fine mineral spring, not
easily reached, but well worth a visit. You will find your way to
town near the bank of the East Okoboji and across the causeway
into the city.

Some other day take your wheel, or wheels, and passing
west along the south border of Spirit Lake, by the West Side Hotel
turning to the north, you will first pass the home of B. F. Stevens,
of St. Louis. Keeping still to the north you will pass. Templars
Park on your right, with its fine array of buildings, certainly beauti¬
ful for situation. Further along you will find cottages and the sum¬
mer home of J. S. Polk, of Des Moines, and you are at Marble
Grove, where Marble was killed on the 13th of March by the same
band of Indians as had done the bloody work at Okoboji. A circle
on the map near Marble Lake indicates the place.

Further along, through a most beautiful tract of timber land,
you will pass the strange “Sunken” Lake on your left and when
you have crossed a bridge over an inlet you are brought within the
circle of mounds, left by that unknown race of an unknown period.
These were partially opened some years since and skeletons of
large size discovered. Further exploration should be had of. these
remains of pre-historic fortifications. Farther along you will see

Books, JTagazines, Good Literature

and Daily Papers.

To our old customers it is unnecessary to say anything regarding
our stock of books—We have them.

The New Books and the Standard Publications.

BROWNELL’S PHARMACY.

C. M. & ST. P. RY.

This road is kno vn to the whole west and therefore we need
simply to call attention to the fact that by it you can come from
most anywhere over this road and land at the Lakes.

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