The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-09-01

| have q healthy bank account 70 cut q
figure upon Euclid Avenue, The ground
Is pretty well taken up already by the
weather. classes; there are but two or
three vacant lots between Monumental
Park and Wade's Park distance OF
about four miles, An old citizen informed
us that when, about three years ago, he
purchased a lot on Euclid Avenue
and gave 800 per foot for 1t, the
PEOPLE LAUGHED AT HIM.
Yet it has been but few days since he
disposed Of his purchasefer 500 per foot.
This gentleman accounted for the rapid
rise in the value OF real estate in rather
Ito mel novel manner. He said that as
only about one-third the value Of real es-
tate was taxed, capitalists were anxious
to iRyest their spare funds in land, and
thus created a demand which resulted in
advancing the price.
wADE's GROUNDS,
About two miles from the city, on
Euclid Avenue, are the elegant residence
aud beautiful grounds Of Mr., Wade, the
proprietor OF Wade's Park, These
grounds are always open to visitors, and
we were driven through broad and smooth
carriage ways, surrounded by beautiful
trees, flowers, fountains, and statuary,
with here and there rustic seat or
bridge. The flowers are arranged in a
manner which exhibits the skill and taste
Of an experienced aOricultuFist.
wApEs PARK
is the property Of Mr.. Wade, y gentle.
man OF wealth and culture, connected
with the Lake Shore Railroad. About
two years ago he purchased two or three
hundred acres Of almost wild land on the
outskirts Of the city; which he has since
transformed into beautiful park. The
carriage road here winds down around
dark valleys, by shady brooks and falling
water and over rustic bridges, in a delight
full, romantic and refreshing Every
thing here Is either natural or copied
from nature. There are no fountains,
but there are fine cascade, shady drives,
beautiful flowers, etc. The park ia well
patroniled, and Is daily crowded with
visitors It's whispered that Mr., Wade
proposes to donate his beautiful place to
the city. +,
SPEAKING oPPARKs,
we should not neglect 10 mention "Lake
View Park This IL a rather recent in
novation, and although the City Fathers
Of the Forest City may have imagined
that they were spending the peoples
money for the benefit OF the people they
have only been laughed Of for their trou6.
10. Upon the river bank on the Island
side below your suspension bridge place
two or three narrow gravel walks; on
either side stick in the ground rows Of
ordinary bean poles; get q carpenter to
construct several rlCkety benches to be
placed at intervals along the bank, and
you have a fair representation Of "Lake
View Park" Here the sun shines warm.
er than in any other portion Of the city,
and there Is not particle Of foliage on
the stuDted trees. However, "Lake View"
Is in bad repute, and Is known as q place
Of designation for indiscreet lovers.
MONUMENTAL PARK
Is bright scene in the evening when the
band begins to play. The faces that are
upturned to the artist who photographs
them are fresh aud fair, and the lake
breeZes have colored the cheeks and adj
ded lustre to the eyes! Here the labor
ing man rests after his days toll, and the
family groups make pretty picture as
they are seen seated near fountain or
promenading the smooth and wide walks.
There are children innumerable, and their
merry laughs and hearty pleasure carry
us back to the long ago. In the centre Of
the Park il q statue OF Commodore Perry,
with large cannon on either side. There
are several fine fountains and cascades, d |
rustic bridge, q large summer house, etc.,
which attract many idle lounges. This
park being IN the centre Of the city Is &c.
cessible to all, and Is crowded day and
night,
We heard Of Gordon's Park, and con-
templated visiting II, but found our time
so occupied during our visit that we were
unable 10 do so.
"A HANDSOME OPERA HOUSE
The Cleveland people are looking for
ward to the opening Of the new Opera
House, which occurs In about ten days,
with considerable interest. by invitation
Of Mr.. John Ellsler, in compa with
Manager James Hamilton Of your city,
who has been spending few days here, we
yesterday visited the new and beautiful
temple Of amusement. Mr.. Ellsler, who
has for years been the manager Of the
Academy Of Music, first proposed building
new Upera House, and called upon the
citizens for assistance. Without any Pc
Cuniary aid whatever hegot the building
under roof, when number Of the public
spirited citizens came forward and form
ed joint stock company and continued
the work. The building will cost when
complete about $4,000, and will be one
OF the most beautiful places Of amuse-
ment to be seen anywhere. II has q seat
ing capacity Of 1,647, with a very broad
stage, two galleries, twenty-three dressing
rooms, large property room, cosy office
for Manager Ellsler, two entrances and
four exits. We do not remember seeing
a more conveniently arranged house, and
in case OF fire or accident escape would
be easy.
have already made this letter Us long
perhaps az will be readable. | had IN.
tended giving you some idea Of The manu-
featuring establishments here, but II Is
late for this inStallment. have only 10
say that Cleveland Is n live, kicking
town, beautifully situated, and like all
houses which arc for rent, furnished with
all modern conyenienceS, but | strongly
suspect thatit must be quite chilly in the
winter, Judging from the cakes Of Ice
which l SEQ in the delivery wagons. l
am fayorably impressed with the place;
In fact | was due at Put-in.Bay two days
ago, but like Cleveland SO we'll that AIN
sLilla LotTERER by THE LAKE.
PLUM ZINC, GAS FITTING
THOMPSON & HlBBERD,
PRACTICAL