The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1870-04-26
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ELMwooD, w. Va, April "a, 1870.

Editors OF the Register:
There does not exist in the vicinity OF
Wheeling a more pleasant resort than
this lovely vale. Indeed the hills which
closely embrace either side on your ap-
proach from Wheeling form a pictur-
esque view, well fitted in breaking the
monotony Of constant sights and city
life Beautiful residences have almost
magically sprung up all along the val
ley and the uniqueness Of their con-
struction displays no insignificant archi-
lecture. Whilst nature and art has
tenderly and in profusion embelished
this section, it is due TO say it Is un-
equaled ny the refinement and generosity
of its citizens. Everything can be
found here in abundance to support the
necessities of man as, we believe, can in
any other section Of our country. Coal,
lime and sandstone are found i'll all the
hills. Land very fertile, rating
in some localities up in the
hundreds per acre. \ fine stream
flowing the entire length of the valley,
affords all the varieties Of fish found
III our rivers, and plentiful as will at
ford disciples of Walton for future ages
devotional exercise in catching the OBJ
iects of their ambition. Recently Elm
Grove has increased quite rapidly. Mr..
Hopkins has erected a beautiful struc-
ture. Mr.. Lewis Baker has a beautiful
residence on the south bank of the
stream, under the shadow OF a majestic
hill. Mr.. Keys has struck founda-
ton, and is vigorously pushing forward
his cdifice, in full view Of Major Lor-
ing's mansion, which is undergoing il
metamorphus. W. I. Chambers Is
making extensive arrangements to sup
ply this vicinity with groceries, DC.
Mr.. George X. Jingle, we believe, has
purchased and will build Immediately.
Mr.. Linden has also completed very
handsome cottage. Several others are
being built, and Triadelphia has no in
significant rival in this growing village.
But the charming feature Of Elm
Grove is the home of August Roettger.
He has really made it thing of
beauty" The finest touches Of art
have been displayed in bringing it to its
present symmetry of perfection. His
garden is bcautiful-studded over with
all the rarest gems of varied floral
beauty, and ere vet the fragrant flowers
have scarce received their full nourish-
ment Cultivation and tender discipline
have oped their lips to kiss the morn
ing dew, and the air is redolent with
their perfume. Mr., R. has been at
great expense in identifying his grounds,
but we feel that the citizens of Wheel
ing will not be unmindful of apprcciat-
ing his labor.
His bar is supplied with all the
finest liquors many of which he has
imported from his native heath, and
in great variety. Give Gus a call you
will ALWAYS find him and his estimable
lady, with Il kind invitation to Walk
in ladies and shentlemens. This is
also the home of Captain William
Askew, one of the most energetic OF its
citizens, and who has fatherly care
over its interests. He has long been
head centre of the Society of Rais, >"
quite an extensive organization. We
are told its object is the dissemination
of temperance. He gave us a demo
cratic welcome We have already gone
beyond our purpose a five mile drive
over a splendid road will bring YOU to
the luxurious and shady repOse of Elm
wood. BOLIVAR BROwN.