Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-08-16

Can find GOOD BEDS at Crowley's, 222, Gay
street. aug 16-tf
Visit to MontvaIe Springs
brief visit to Montvale Springs is now
remembered among the pleasantest of past
recollections by the CHRONICLE representa-
tive who indites this article. This Justly
popular and favorite health and pleasure re-
sort, nestled costly and located beautifully
at the very base of the towering Chilhowee
Mountain, is within easy and convenient
reach of Knoxville. Since the change of
schedule on the grand trunk line, the Knox
vile and Augusta Railroad, the pleasure
seeker leaves here at 3:15 D. M, reaches
Maryville little over an hours ride, from
which point he takes the hack for nine
miles, over good road, with the exception
of some cut up holes, brought about by
the excessive wet weather, which is
made in about two hours, thus throwing
him into Montvale before o'clock, at a
very convenient hour, and just in time for
supper.
known, of Col. F. 6. Martindale. This be-
ing our first visit to the place since his ad-
ministration, we were agreeably surprised
to find everything in such
neat, attractive and inviting
order. The hotel is large, commodious
and pleasant has been thoroughly over
hauled and reftted by Colonel Martindale,
and will compare favorably with any hotel
in the country. The office is admirably ar
ranged and is under the personal supervis-
ion of Colonel Martindale, himself, who is
ever ready to attend to the
wants of the guests. He has valua-
BILE assistant in Mr.. Louis Corbett, the
pianist in the orchestra. The parlor is
large and elegantly furnished, and all the
rooms are fitted up and kept in unob-
jectionable style.
The old ballroom in the hotel building
has been partitioned off into lodging rooms,
and dancing pavilion of abundant capaci-
ty, and with all the conveniences, has been
erected, where the enjoyment of the merry
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cepted-to excellent music furnished by
Messrs. Louis Corbett, pianist; Charley
Crouch, VIOLIN Will Knabe, cornet, and
Dan. Galyon, base VOL
In the culinary department, which is one
of very great Importance at place of this
kind, Montvale is not behind. An excel
lent table, furnished with all the
seasonable dishes and varieties of
food, is kept, and all is well
prepared, and served up in frst-rate style,
under the management and supervision of
Mr.. VIM. P. Vestal, the steward. Will. has
an extensive experience in this line and
knows just what is to be done and how to
do it, to make it agreeable for all.
The grounds and surroundings are
very attractive and inviting. The spring is
excellent chalybeate water, convenient to the
hotel, and its healthful properties are ex-
tensively known. One of the best sulphur
springs in the county is located three miles
on the road to Maryville. Besides, the no.
tel is supplied with system of water works
froma sparkling mountain side spring,
which is wonderful convenience, and by
means of the same beautiful fountain in
the yard is kept constantly playing, and
lends enchantment to the place
Montvale has-seen visited this season by
large and fashionable party, all the while,
and they have enjoyed themselves as they
could not perhaps have done elsewhere.
Knoxville las been largely represented in
families, as well as by the young folks, and
some of the most enjoyable balls and parties
in the history of the place have occurred.
Sunday is quiet and rather
sluggish day at such places, yet it is enjoy
ed by many in trips to the top of the noun
tains, strolls through the woods, and in va
rious ways. Last Sunday night the guests
"a portion of them, at least-assembled in
the ballroom, and were treated to a sermon
by Rev. Mr.. Clemens, colored, who holds
the responsible position of cook at the hotel,
and breaches little occasionally also.
Among the guests at the springs Satur
day night were Col. W. A. Hoskins, of
Chattanooga, and Messrs. G. G. Jones and
j. W. Jones, of Monroe County. Colonel
Hoskins and Mr.. @. G.. Jones furnished
Some enlivening violin music, in the parlor,
which was listened to with great satisfac-
ton. There is no lack for amusements and
something to pass off the time, during the
week days, and we know of no place where
few weeks of the heated term could be
more pleasantly spent than at Montvale
Springs.