Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1880-12-23
NO. 176

He gives this department his con-
slant personal attention. The market
Is closely watched daily and searched
thoroughly for all that is palatable and
seasonable of the very best quality pro-
durable. Then, none but the most
skilled snd proficient COOKS are en-
ployed, and the neat and tidily
kept tables in the spa
cious and comfort able dining
hall are burdeped with the cream OF
all that is good in the edible line,
served up in exceptional style by as
polite aud attentive corps of walters
as could be STATED in any hotel in the
land. All t1ese things conspire to
render the fare q. the Atkin House
simply iuapproachable and unsur-
passed. 1t is, perhaps, the highest
ambition of the mahsgem ment OF this
house to set before their customers
fare that can net be excelled, and that
they have succeeded admirably in
their undertakipg-which Is no slight
one-we leave the guests and patrons
to decide, confident o! what the ver-
dict will be.
Another praisworthy feature, which
is by no means to be overlooked in
connection with we'll regulated hotel,
is the force of Atkin House porters.
Two Of these, Robert Banks and
Thornton Ivens, are pioneers in the
business, thoroughly reliable and
trustworthy, and the most attentive
and obliging poIters to be found.
Bob is q fixture at the Atkin House,
having been there almost constantly
since it, opening.
ADVANTAGES FOR COMMERCIAL MEN.
The idea that the Atkin House Is not
conveniently and centrally located, If
such an idea prevails, is certainly er+
rOneous, as any one will realize by
| little reflection. There Is no more
central point in the city. Special adj
| vantsges are offered to commercial
| travellers, and their convenience Is
made study by the proprietors. In
the frs place. there is the advantage
In the handling of baggage. The
Atkin House is Immediately at the
train, and thereby saves all the extra
expense of drayage, which is no small
item The house is provided with
commodiOus sample rooms, which are
free to their commercial gue,ts. Aside
from this, the prOprietoIs have pro-
vided a very convenient and inviting
suit of sample rooms over Lyons q
| McCampbell's drug store, which Is
portion of the city. To these rooms
all baggage will be conveyed free OF
charge. This is a ne " feature, just In
troduced, and is an enterprise which
gives the Atkin House advantages
over all others, t) commercial men,
and we are sure il will be duly sppre-
ciated.
| MISCELLANEOUS FEATURES.
Ill
ated fe3t9res, the hotel is provided
with one of the best barber shops the
city affords, with skillful snd genteel
bafbers. Also, q well regulated bar,
and all other appuItenances WI ich 60
to make up perfect palace of home.
The house will soon br provided.
among the many other conveniences,
with connection with the East Ten
nessee Telephone Exchange, whose
wires are forming net work over the
city. This will put them in direct
communication with all points or
prominence, and prove valuable acs
quisition to the accommodations.
Still another feature which recomS
mends the house, and retains for 1t a
good name in the estimation Of all, Is
the great convenience which is afford
ed to persons, either residents or tran
sient visitors, who are starting on q
trip. IF the person ia going off on the
noon train, all that is required to give
good send off, in good spirits,
is simply to step into the Atkin House.
partake OF the sumptuous dinner which
is always to be found smoking on their
tables at that hour, and then take the
train and pursue his journey with
J comfort and pleasure. If it is either
: of the night trains to be taken
Just order and stow yourself away In
: one of those dowpy beds and repose
: in peace and ease, and porter will
wake you just in time to dress, take
: your train and pursue your journey,
= refreshed, rejuvinated aud breathing
blessings on the management OF the
Atkin house.