Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1874-07-11
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FOUNTAIN DALE SPRINGS. - On
Thursday last, in company with Mr.
S. p. Stoner Of tho Bowden House,
we visited that part Of Adams coun'
ty in which are located Fountain
Dale Springs. This delightful sum-
mer resort has been but recently
opened out for the accommodation oil
boarders and visitors. The property
is situated on the turnpike between
Emmitsburg and Monterey Springs
FIVE miles from the former and about
four from the latter place. The SITE
of the buildings is naturally a most
inviting one, from which is brought
to view mountain scenery we have
rarely if ever seen surpassed for it,
grandeur and sublimity.-The cor
teous and kiod-hearted proprietor
Mr.. Frederick McIntire, during thu
last year added an addition or wing
to the building, more than doubling
it's capacity for the accommodated
of boarders during the summer
months. His chambers--some six
teen or seventeen-which are roomy
and we'll ventilated, are newly fur
nished with the finest beds, carpetine
and furniture. Inside and outside
everything to our eye presented
coy and comfortable appearance
Among other improvements recently
completed is a bath house in which
there is large pool Of water fol
bathing, about four feet in depth
A stream of water is conveyed IL
pipes from brook not far distant
which is about the temperature o.
creek water, in which the most del.
icate persons may immense themselves
with safety. Butin addition to this
there is never-failing spring Of pure
water a few steps from the main
building which he has so arranged
that it can be turned into the bath
house for such as desire colder baths.
Several city boarders had arrived and
more were expected in few days.
We have always been the recipient
ofspecial favor and cordiality at our
mountain houses, but never before
met with more kindness and hospi-
tality than we received on this occa-
sion at the hands of Mr.. and Mrs.
McIntire.
On the afternoon Of that day it
was our Measure to meet among others,
al the same place, brother Need, the
sprightly editor Of the Mechanicstown
Clarion, with whom we passed a
pleasant hour or more. Mr.. N. is
our senior by ten or more years, and
is gentleman gilmore than ordinary
general information. and with all, as
iovial and entertaining as though in
the hey day of his youth.
In the morning on our way across
the mountain we called at Beaut fu|
View Springs, where we noticed d
number of fine improvements since
our last visit there. The proprietor
Mr.. Gilbert, was absent at the time
but we understand his rooms were
all engaged for the season. The Mon
terey and Clermont houses were also
we were told, fast filling up. Already
these shady mountain hooks begin te
tee,n with mirti, gavctv and bu .nes
life.
We copy the above from the last
Waynesboro' (Pa.) Record. In adj
dition to what Brother Blair has tc
say in commentator of the Fountain
Dale Springs" of "our mutual friend
Mr.. FREDERICK MCINTYRE, we add a
few words of our own knowledge
These springs are located in one OF
the most romantic recesses of our
mountain scenery. From this lovely
vale we have asplendid view of Beard S
mountain, Jacks mountain, the Mill
erstown Hills and the rich valley of
Fountain Dale. They are located
in Liberty township, Adams Co. Pa.
within almost a stones throw of the
MARYLAND Line. The water is of the
very coolest mountain temperature,
and clear. And the grotto by which
they are surrounded is shaded by the
widest mountain trees and shrubbery
with running rivulet by the noun
tain S side and stream of creek water
which flows in the meadow below.
There is enough of sunshine through
the day to. make the cereals Of the
farm and the vegetables Of the gar
den grow luxuriantly-all the while
a gentle breeze with fan-like softness
floats in mid air, bracing to the nerves
and invigorating to the system. 1t is
a delightful summer Retreat bower
of Eden.
Families from the cities and gentle
men of business and leisure, fond OF
the sublime scenery Of creation, and
the good things of life, are gathering
there and they will continue to gath
er there in large numbers, if table
spread with all the necessaries and
Injuries of life, are inducements for
summer visitors. The Springs are 10.
Gated in Local Optional" District OF
Pennsylvania, where nothing but
"water, pure water from crystal foun-
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