The Portland daily press., 1871-06-14
SAWYER & 'WOODFORD,
40 Exchange Street,
junel1 PORTLAND. eod& wiw
4 THIRD SEASON.
CONGRESS HALL.
sheldon Springs, franklin County, Ver-
mont.
WHERE SHALL WE GOlFOR A CHANGE OF
AIR!


WHERE SHALL WE GOlFOR Il CHANGE OF
See Galaxy for June, 1871.
In an able article the writer says an changing
the air the invalid should look out for interesting
and tractive scenery, agreeable society apartments
well ventilated if not spacious ENJOYABLE diet men,
tai diversion, and PHYSICAL exercise" We propose 10
explain that all OF these conditions are fully and
completely fulfilled at the "CongIess Springs" and
Congress Hail."
In The Northwest part of Vermont is situated the
town of Sheldon, the central town OF Franklin county
eight miles East Of ST. Adams, and sixty-eight mills
by rail from Montreal.
Travellers will go first to st. Adams, Vermont
which is reached by all the New England New York
and Canadian Railways. On their arrival trains
leave for Congress Hall, eight miles distant, which
is reached in thirty minutes.
CLIMATE
the North western part OF Vermont, to within
short distance OF Lake Champlain, Is without doubt
the healthiest portion of the United States and most
surprisingly so in the Spring, summer and Fall
months.
In Sheldon easterly winds are almost wholly un-
known at any season OF the year. The water used
for domestic purposes is pure granite water; lime
stone water is unknown, hence the of the
grasses, and the delicious qualities OF the milk and
butter produced in Sheldon, and for which 1t has
long been famous.
Fevers are wholly unknown; a few months resi-
dence here soon removes all trace OF diseases which
invads have contracted from poisonous atmosphere
in less healthy climates. Throughout all the warm
seasons of the the air Is COOL dry and invgora
ting. Tomatoes have never been known, and harsh
winds There swamps; the lands are
dry and rolling well wateTed and well drained. The
annual deaths are said to be one in seven hundred,
smaller rate OF mortality than Is recorded OF any
other country.
Sheldon Mineral Springs.
There is system OF Mineral Springs at sheldon,
other; they differ greatly in the quality and volume
of their waters, but by tar the most interesting and
prominent is the Congress Spring" This spring
| cold and clear, and OF slight husky taste.
BATHING.
The great volume of water flowing from this
| Spring gives an unlimited supply TOR bathing.
BATH HOUSES.
Two fine Bathing Houses have been erected
which are as convenient and perfect in their fittings
as can be found anywhere. Hot, Cold aud Tepd
Baths given at all hours OF the day and evening
The following diseases wholly cured, greatly
benefited by drinking the Sheldon Congress Water,
and bathing IN IL, and residing near it, Headache,
Paralylic pressure the Brain, Throat Complaints
OF all kinds, Catarrh, Summer InfueDzas, Hay Fee
yer and Asthma.
FOR CONsUMPTIvEs
The Climate is beautiful. Most remarkable cases
Of convalescence from consamptive tendencies and
attacks, by residence here, and drinking and bath
ing in p, Oh this wat, water have been witnessed.
LIVER COMPLAINTS and JAONDICE are soon
cured.
DYsPEPTICs are soon relieved. Every form of
huuty OscdSe mas Deen promptly cureu. IN all
that have ever visited the Congress Springs
and fully used Its waters and baths.
SKIN DISEASES. of all kinds, here find prompt
alienation, and certain cure when the waters
perseverngly used by drinking and bathing and as
sisted by proper diet.
HumOr in tho Blood, of every variety is soon re-
moved.
CANCERS.
Some Of the worst forms of Cancers ever known.
both in males and females, have been wholly and
permanently cured by using this water, in drinking
and bathing. and as local dressing.
Persons suffering from aENER.L PRosrRATIoN
regain their strength at this .place.
RHEUMATISM.
The effects OF the water, the baths and climate,
are always most gratifying, and in many al
used from three days to th. zee weeks TO cure any
form of Rheumatism. rheumatic InvaliIs who
come crutches usually dispense with them lin
one week, and find themselves perfectly cured IN
three weeks.
In fine there is scarcely ANY known chronic dis
ease that will not find reiet and cure from the
waters OF this vasuabe spring.
The learned Chemist who analysed its waters pro-
nounced it zone of the best OF the best known Min
"CONGREss HALF
This hotel is three stories In height situated near
the "COngress Spring." and facing North, with wide
piazzas to each story on the East, West and North
sides, so that shade and outdoor air be had at
all times OF the day. The soltest breezss woo the
ievered Invalid TO health; one hundred com portable
rocking chairs provided for the of the guests.
The sleeping rooms are all carpeted, and furnished
blankets, linen &C., of the very best quality from
the establishment of A. L. Stewart q Co., New
York.
The House is supplied with WATER, and fitted
with Water Closets on each floor, and many OF the
rooms have stationary marble basins and cold water.
GAS is conducted to all parts of the House, so
that ParIors, Halls, Dining Rooms and Bed Rooms
are perfectly lighted.
THE TABLE.
1t is the determination of the proprietors OF this
House. that the TABLE shall not be exceeded by that
OF other hotel in the Qulty and variety food.
or the perfection OF the cooking; good French
Cook and Pastry Cook being employed. This de-
partment gave great satisfaction last season; 1t is
hoped the coming season will far excel previous tr-
umphs in this respect.
one OF the features OF this Hotel Is its EVENING
ENTERTAINMENTS, given TO the young people,
where all the guests OF the house meet and become
Ices, ice Cream, Water lees Sherbet, Iced Fruits,
Claret Sherry and Native Wine Punches, Chocolate,
Sandwiches, &C., are served.
SCENERY.
In front OF the House flows the Missisauoi River
the largest river in Vermont, and at this point is
found succession OF falls, in all one hundred and
nineteen feet. When at iull banks it is imposing
river, and at it's lowest state the murmarng OF
the falling water is always heard.
From the piazzas OF the house, fifty miles OF the
SUBMITS OF the Green Mountains are visible, al
though they nowhere approach nearer than twenty
miles. so that the air is never made cold aud damp
by their near presence.
From eminence near the house, forty miles OF
Lake Champlain are visible; while from Dunton
Hill, only one mile Distant about seventy miles OF
the Green Mountains come into full view, Lake
Champlain from Burlington to Canada is seen, and
far the Lake the Adirondacks lit their heads
Looking North the spires of Montreal become yisi-
BILE aud whole counties of Lower Canada. The
special views and general scenery anu especially
the sunsets, are truly glorious.
JUDGEMENTS.
These are ouoits Croquet, Ten Pins and Billiards.
Beautiful Rides may be taken in all directions.
Fine Trout are found in Fairfield LAKE, one aud
half miles distant from the Hotel Franklin Lake
is six miles Distant and affords q variety of ash
Lake Champlsin, eleven miles Distant affords good
fishing.
POST OFFICE AND TELEGRAPH OFFICE
EXPECTED AT THE HyTEL.
The House aoiH be opened June Is, and wM be
Kept open until the LIST of October, and
later II guests require ii.
Price of Board with Rooms, Two 10
Three Doliars per Day.
ORLANDO W. bAvIs, Manager,
To whom all inquiries and communications may
"CoNGREss HALL" Sheldon, VT, May l, 1871.
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