The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1874-04-23
Letter from Sand Cut.


burg, on D. L. & w. R.R., is situated the little
village of Sand Cut There is, probably, no
place in the country, that does an equal amount
of business, in proportion to the number OF It's
inhabitants. A stranger passing by this place.
"on rail-" might deem this statement very
much exaggerated, nevertheless from this ham
let go forth annually millions of feet OF lumber,
and thousands of tuns of bark. 1t is an outlet
to a large scope of country heavily tlmbered.
The village, itself, is very unpretendlng
affair; knowing that modesty is jewel, 1t Is
perfectly contented to be passed by unnotlced,
yet its inmates are always "fush" and have
the ready cash when the occasion demands 1t.
But we do not wish to speak at this time
particularly, of its business relations, but rather
give brief sketch of Sand Cut, as place Tor
recreation and amusement.
THE ATMOSPHERE.
The village is situated about 1900 feet high
er than Struudsburg, which leaves its atmos-
phere dry, pure and healthy. During the hot
sultry nights of July and August when the air
is oppressive and sitting in the large cities,
there is always a strong cool breeze here, which
calls forth, from the stranger expressions of
Joy and satisfaction and makes it, in the Ian
guage of many perfectly lovely" Instead of
painting and gasping all night for breath, you
can store yourself away snugly under the cover
and enjoy solid comfort and good nights
sleep.
THE SIMON HOUSE.
This large and well regulated hotel is at pre-
sent under the management of S. A Haley,
who spares no time and trouble to make his
guests comfortable and happy. Within the
last few years, the house has been enlarged and
remodeled with view to convenience and COM
fort, and neatly furnished, which gives the
stranger all the advantages of first class hotel.
The table is abundantly supplied with substan-
tials and the deicacies of the season. As far
as comfortable quarters and good GRUB" are
concerned, the stranger need have no fears. If
only say "come and see."
THE PLANK ROAD.
Another attractive feature ofthis place is the
plank road, leading from here to Gouldsboro,
distance of eleven miles. The greater part
of the road is shaded by tall hemlock trees,
whose branches in many places meet and form
a complete arb5r. The Lehigh river gurgles
along on either side, sometimes to the right
and again to the left The scenery is constant
ly changing; at one place ravine at another a
cliff, here valley and there hill, thus pre-
senting variety of aspects to the lover of
nature. 1t is, probably, one of the most inter
esting and pleasant drives in the eastern part
of Pennsylvania.
THE FISHING GROUNDS.
All other attractions, though valuable, sink
into insignifcance when compared with the
fishing grounds of the Lehigh and It's tribu-
taries at this place. There is not only little
pond here with a few trout in it. but dozens of
pools besides numerous rills filled with trout,
flowing into the Lehigh. Those, who can not
spend several hours along its banks with profit
and pleasures are certainly not fond of hand
ling nice mess of speckled trout. There are
many very renowned fishing places, the most
noted, perhaps, is the ''Still Waters" short
distance from the hotel (about ten minutes
walk, where person, by rising early, can ac-
complish two things namely, good appetite
and mess of trout for breakfast. The Falls"
about three miles from the hotel is another
place often visited by strangers. But in order
to make full time and put in a whole day,
Trout Creek three miles from the terminus
of the plank road, is most likely the desirable
spot. The only objection to it, is the great
abundance of trout there, which prevents any
show for skill and patience, and encumbers the
angler with burden of fish. Thus we might
advantages, but they can only be appreciated
by actual experience.
A SUMMER RESORT.
Why so few of the many seeking comfort
and pleasure find their way to this place is
question which has often puzzled our mind. 1t
certainly is not for the want of attraction and
natural advantages, but must be owing to the
ignorance of the people in reference to the
place. For healthfulness of climate, beauty of
scenery, places of recreation, pleasure drives,
comfort and luxury its equal is not easily found
True some find their way here every sum-
mer, but the number is limited. 1t remains
for the future to make Sand Cut, what it
probably will be, one of the most noted sum-
mer resorts in the state. What is to prevent
it? Do not people leave the cities during the
heated term," on account of the oppressive
and seek cooler air and healthier
climate? Then why not take advantage of
this locality inhale the pure mountain air and
drink the clear sparkling water?
OCCASIONAL.
ANOTHER WICKED MINISTER,
WLKEsBARRE, Pa, April l0.-Early
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