The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-15
MISCELLANEOUS.
/ THIRD SEASON.
EEss!I ~
CONGRESS HALL,
Sheldon springs, Franklin County, Ver-
mont.
WHERE SHALL We GO FOR CHANGE OF
AIR!
See Galaxy" for June, 1871.

In an able article the writer Gays: SIN changing
the air the invalid should look out for iniere sting
and traetive scenery, agreeable society apartments
well ventilated ii not spacious ENJOYABLE diet men
tai diversion, and physicallexercise" We propose 10
explain that all of these conditions are fully and
completely fulfilled at the "Congress Spings" and
"COhgress Hail.
In the Northwest part OF Vermont is situated the
town OF Shetdon the central town OF Frank county
by rail tlOm Montreal
Travellers will go first to st. Adams, Vermont,
winch is reached by all the New g rans
leave for sCongress Hail." eight miles distant, which
is reached in thirty minutes
CLIMATE
Tine North western part of Vermont, to within a
short distance OF Lake Champlain, il 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 I'M
known at any season of the year. The water used
for domestic purposes is pure granite water; lime
stor water is unknown hence the sweet ess of the
grasses, and the delicious qualities OF the milk and
bntter produced in Sheldon, and tor which it las
Fevers are wholly unknown; 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 year the air Is COOL dry and nvgOra
ting; Tomatoes have never been known, and harsh
winds rare There are no Swamps: the lands are
dry and rolling, well wateTed and well drained The
annual deaths said to be one in seuen hundred
smaller rate OF mortality than is recorded of any
Sheldon Mineral Springs.
There is system of Mineral Springs at Sheldon,
six in number, all situated within two miles OF each
other; they differ greatly IN the qua ty and volume
prominent is the Congress Spring" This spring
flows fourteen thousand gallons day; the water is
| 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
r~o fine Bathing Houses have been erected,
which are as convenient and perfect in their fittings
Baths are given at ali hours of the day and evening
The following diseases are wholly cured, or greatly
benefited by drinking the Sheldon Congress Water,
and bathing in it, and residing near it Headache,
Sick and apopectic Headaches, Dizziness, Vertigo,
Paralylic pressure GA the Brain Throat Complaints
of all kinds Catarrh, Summer Infuenzas, Hay Fee
FOR CONsUMPTIvES
The Climate is beautiful. Most remarkable cases
Of cOnvalescence from consamptlve tendencies and
attacks BY residence here, and drinking and bath
LIVER COMPLAINTS and JAUNDlCE are soon
DYSPEPTICS are soon relieved Every form of
Kidney Disease has been promptly cured. in all
cases that have visited the Congress Springs
and fully used its waters and baths.
SKIN DISEASES. of all kinds, here find prompt
alleviation and certain cure when the waters
perseverngly used by drinking and bathing, and
sisted by proper diet.
HumOr in tho Blood, of every variety is soon re-
moved.
Some of the worst forms of Cancers ever known,
10th in males and females, have been wholly and
permanently cured by using this water, in drinking
and bathing, and as a local dressing
Persons suffering from GENERAL PROsTRATI0N
AND DEBIIlTY, arising from whatever cause, soon
regain their strength at this place.
RHRUMATISM.
" The effects of the water, the baths and climate
are always most gratifying, and in many cases al
most miraculous. the water OnlV recurring TO be
used from three days to thee weeks to cure any
form of Rheumatism Rheumatic Invalids who
come on crutches usually dispense with them in
three weeks.
ease that will not find relief and cure from the
waters of this vasuabIe spring.
The learned Chemist who analysed its waters pro-
nounced it some Of the best OF the best known Min
''"' CONGRESS EHALL."
This hotel is three stories in height, situated near
piazzas to each story on the East, West and North
sides, that shade and outdoor air can be had at
all times of the day. The soitest breezes woo the
fevered invalid to health; one hundred comfortable
rocking chairs provided for the of the guests
The sleeping rooms all carpeted, and furnished
blankets linen, &C., of the very best quality from
the establishment of A. I. Stewart q Co., New
York.
The House is supplied with WATER, and fitted
with Water Closets on each floor, and many of thk
rooms have stationary marble basins and cold wateA
GAS is conducted TO all parts OF the House,
are perfectly lighted.
THE TABLE.
1t is the determination of the proprietors Of .th
House, that the TABLE shall not be exceeded by th
of any other hotel in the quality and variety of fod
or the perfection of the cooking; a good Fren{h
Cook and Pastry Cook being employed. This
partment gave great satisfaction last season; it's
hoped the coming season will far excel previous
umphs in this respect
One of the features of this Hotel is its EVENING
where all the guests OF the house meet and become
acquainted. At these SOrees after half past eight,
Lees Ice Cream Water Ices sher6e Iced Fruits
Sandwiches, &C., are served.
SCENERY.
In front of the House flows the Missisquo River,
The largest river in Vermont, and at this point is
found succession of alls in all one hundred and
nineteen feet. When at ul banks it is an imposing
river, and even at its lowest state the murmuriDg of
the falling water is always heard.
From the piszzas 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 male cold and damp
by their near pre- sence.
From eminence near the house, forty miles OF
Lake Champlain are visible; while from Dunt0n
Hill, only mile distant, about seventy miles of
the Green Mountains come into full view, Lake
Champlan from Burlington to Canada is seen, and
far the Lake he Adirondacks lift their heads
Looking North the spires of Montreal become yisi-
BILE and whole counties Of Lower Canada The
special views and general scenery, and especially
the sunsets, are truly glorious.
ADJUSTMENTS.
These are Quoits, Croquet, Ten Pins and Billiards.
Beautiful Rides may be taken in all directions
Fine Trout found i'm Fairfield Lase, one and a
half miles distant from the Hotel. Franklin Lake
is six miles distant, and affords variety OF fish
Lake Champlain, eleven miles distant, affords good
fishing.
POST OFFICE AND TELEGRAPH OFFICE
EXPECTED AT THE HoTEL.
The House aoiU be opened June Is, and aciU be
kept open UntI the LIST of October, and
later If guests require 1t.
Price of Board with Rooms. Two 10
Three Dollars per Day.
ORLANDO w. DAVIS, Manager,
To whom all inquiries and communications may
CONGRESS- HALL" Sheldon, VT, May 1, 1871.
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