The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1879-11-06
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uORSDRooH's PARK.-Considerable con.
lecture has been made since the death OF
Thomas Hornbrook as to what disposition
would be made OF that beautiful park,
which was the pride Of his life, and in
whose improvement and establishment
so many years OF it were spent. Reports
OF various natures were rife as to what
would become Of it, whether 1t would be
preserved to the public, or measurably so
as in the past, or whether 1t would be sold
out in parcels TO suit purchasers, The
idea has been agitated at various times Tor
years that the City OF Wheeling purchase
it and convert 1t into public park, after
having taken the proper steps towards the
Identifying and undermining necessary to
such a movement. This project has been
regarded with great favor by some Of our
public spirited citizens and business men
who have an eye fer the aesthetic as well
as the practical, but the possibility Of
such Thing seemed so remote that Il
never assumed tangible shape. There are
many points in favor OF such movement,
lie neaTness to the city, the facility with
which it can at present he reached, and
the still greater facility when the ElmGrove
Railroad shall have steam cars put on it;
then 1t is also near the cemeteries OF the
city, and its situated in the midst Of
scenery not excelled in the west and sur
rounded by everything that would render
it attractive.
All these points were considered when
the project was first brought into contem-
platiOu, and all fRvorably, but during the
life time OF its possessor the thing was
practically out Of the question, and moth.
ing, rs we have said, was actually done
toward its purchase and conversion 10 the
purpose We have described. There are
about fifty acres OF it, all set out in trees
Of various kinds, and all in good and
healthy condition. There has been very
little attention paid 10 the matter of drives,
or even to order in anything about it, but
the only thing necessary is to lay out the
proper drives, and in the hands OF land
scape gardener, it would soon be one OF
the finest small parks in the Union.
To get an idea Of what might be the
possibilities In the case q representative
OF this paper called at the residence Of
Mrs. Hornbrook, on EOlrstr yesterday
afternoon. We found her at home, and
stating the object OF our visit, asked her
what were the intentions OF the family in
the matter OF diSposing OF the Park.
I'VE have no settled ideas in repard 10
what we shall do. We must first attend
10 the business necessary to the settle
ment OF the estate, and then we shall have
time TO think OF other business. twill be
q long time before we have time to con-
slider all the silly rumors aaoat in regard
to the future OF our country place. Why!
my dear sir, have heard within q day or
two that NO were on the eve OF selling it
for SO, 600, and that it was advertised for
sale at these figures; the whole thing ia
erroneous We have not spoken to any one
on the subject, since the death Of Mr..
Hornbrook, and until other matters are
attended to We do not propose to. Our
plans in anything are not matured yet and
it will take some time, as you may sup.
pose 10 do this"
"Will yoH Rse it again as a residence in
THAT I do not know either, that Is con.
tingent. The garden could be- rented
separately from the park, il We cared to
do $50, or we might rent the park in that
event but there is nothing as yet in con-
temptation
II understand there are some springs
on the place.. the waters OF which are said
to possess valuable medicinal qualities. Is
this true?"
"Yes sir. There are several springs on
the western side OF the park. One OF
them is, | am told, blueIick, another
white sulphur and the third iron. have
had the waters OF one OF them analyzed,
and the chemist reported that It con.
tanned some eight ingredients, and that
thespring was certainly valuable medi-
cinCal one"
"Will these springs ever be ptilised or
DEVELOPER"
"a thought that could give the matter
some attention this winter, and have the
springs developed, but do not know that
l shall have time. But do not think any.
thing will be done for some time, at least
in the matter you were talkingof at first"
said she, as We arose to leave, land don't
care to have the matter discussed at pres.
ent,'
This puts the matter at rest for the pres,
ent, at least, and nothing will likely be
heard OF 1t for some time again.