| Show from the tree branches overhanging the sidewalk in front of Willie Hansenhome another reminder of the beauty and necessity of such vegetation The silk experiment along with several others failed but some mulberry trees still survive remember the row of tall stately pines which grew along the ditchbank between Hamilton Elementary School and the Carnegie Library On Mondays we ran between them jumping the ditch as we hurried from school to Primary which was held in our old North Ward chapel or the old Social Hall One day afterhad left Mt Pleasant children from the nearby elementary school had just returned to classes from recess when one of the trees blew down then another asresult of high winds the remainder were quickly removed before someone was injured or severe property damage resulted Thoughwas no longer there to enjoy them was saddened when they no longer provided protection from the weather and beauty to behold At another Seely home across the street from ours remember black walnut trees east of the house and an apricot tree which graced the southeast corner of the lot When Mother waslittle girl she remembers climbing on the fence one day to pick some of the tempting fruit overhanging the walk Joseph Seely the owner rather intimidating toyoung child came from the house and lifted the frightened girl in his arms holding her aloft so she could pick all the fruit she desired In Motheryardremember several different varieties of apple trees--none of which remains today remember the swings my parents provided for me--and the one they later hung on the black walnut tree for my children and my brotherchildren to enjoy while visiting their grandparents This one still hangs on the nowdead tree My swings were usually made from old tires the later ones were rope with wooden seats Once my swing on the limb of the old apple tree back of the house hung over the cesspool We |
