Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-04-12
Vermont Daily Transcript
ST. ALBANS, VT.
MONDAY, APRIL, II, 1869.
Milton Fats.

The village of Milton Falls is ro-
mantle place at any time, but is "spe-
cially a pleasant summer resort, for
those in pursuit of recreation and rest.
Upon the line of the Vermont Central
Railroad, 13 miles south of st. Adams,
it is situated upon the Upper Falls y
Of the Lamoill, River. The village
bridge pands the river Just below the
upper dam here we are in plain view
of tie mills and manufacturing cstab-
lishments, but with greater regard we
view the cataract which PUSHES through
the narrow gorge below at wild and
fearful rate. Here, surrounded by
rocks, may be taken one of the grandest
views of Vcrmont's rugged scenery.
Here is where the Hon. Joseph Clark
pitche his tent many ycars ago ana es-
tablished himself in the lumber and
Touring business; but things have tax
en- turn in his day. When young
man, he became largely engaged in
clearing the forests of Milton OF pine,
.,..,VNi ~ ViOiioi,'.i ..iiu
Quebec. The forests have mainly dis
appeared, and have become exhausted
of pine the pine boards and timber re-
quircd for the use of the people of Yer
mont are now brought from Canada
from Ottawa principally. Mr.. Clark,
being one of the managers of the Yer
mont Central Railroad Company, is
still interested in the lumber trade-in
purchasing large quantities of pine tim
Der for railroad bridges the RATS have
taken different direction, but this is a
depression.
Milton Falls now boasts in Il thriving
business, mill, manufacturing mechan-
ical, and mercantile The mill bust
ness of the Hon. Joseph Clark is con-
tinued By his son, Hon. Jed. p. Clark.
Here is one of the best custom and flour
ing mills in the country, and grists are
received from a large section of territory;
from Milton, the adjoining towns and
the Islands. The circular-saw mill be-
longing to Mr.. Clark is doing large
business. The mill is Il large one, but
the piles of mill logs are sufficient for its
greedy appetite.
Two hotels serve to accommodate all
with home who may be travelling, or
who may stop there temporarily on
business or for pleasure. The largest
hotel is the "Austin House," A. n.
Austin, proprietor, There is, in con-
nection with this house good livery
stable, billiard rooms and bowling alley.
The drives around town are pleasant {;
the river and forest scenery the most
delightful in New England. Through
the woods, and not far off, lies Lake
~"%uiPi"'.., .,'u those who delight in
fishing can soon find plenty OF employ
ment there, or can amuse themselves in
angling in the river.
But perhaps the greatest matter of
local Importance at the present time is
the "Lamoille SPRING" This spring is
situated by the roadside, just south of
the falls, about so rods from the Post
Office, and on the old stage road leading
to Burlington. The spring had obtained
considerable local notoriety number of
years since for the cure of certain dis
SoSCS, AIMING WhiCii IAStHHitt Is tuc liloSt
remarkable. The waters have been an
alyzed by competent chemists, but we
are unable to give the analysis at the
present time. People from abroad have
been attracted thither in considerable
numbers to visit the spring, with great
benefit to themselves, and have bestOw-
ed lavishing praises upon its cures.
About year ago, Mr.. A. N. Austin,
the proprietor of the {! Austin House, !"
purchased the spring, and has made it a
very inviting summer resort, by greatly
improving the surroundings. A beauti-
full rustic summer hOuse-One Of the
prettiest we have ever seen-has been
built over the spring, much to the credit
and good taste OF the proprietor. 1t is
but few minutes walk from the "Aus-
tin House," and the hotel is of sufficient
size to accommodate rush of people.
Preparations are also being made for
parties intending to visit Milton to
board in private families. Free carriages
run fIom the hotels to the cars.
Vestiges of winter remain, and the
Spring has not fully opened yet we pre-
dict that both springs will open about the
same time, and Milton f alls, in our line
of summer travel, is marked upon our
private slate.