The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-06-03
Land Sales Of North Alabama improvement Company During June and M

AZ single bound Huntsville has made an
advance the most marked aud pronounced
In Its history. In that essential dcsidcratum,
, strictly fut-cla,s hotels, Tor both summer
aud winter resorts. adapted nlikc Ia the tour
1T, health seeker aud business iran. Hunts.
vile + now the most admirably equipped Of
any city north or south. Hero Nature with
lavish hand has, from her great laboratory;
planted the richest possessions as 10 health
salubriousncss of climate, purity ~ water
and picturesque scenery In the south. Al
this is now supplemented by the North
Alabama Improvement company IN the mag
nigrcnt summer hotel ON Monte Sano and
the elegant new Huntsville hotel In tho city
They have been placed under the efficient
management Of Mr. J. H. Billing who
comes with the highest recommendation as
very accomplished hotel man, 30 which
bis practical work has already added demon.
stration.
TIIE SOUTHERN rARNASsuS
Three and half miles from the city,
reached by splcndidy macadamiEcd pike.
ON the southern terminal Of the Cumberland
range Of mountains, ! go feet above the
level IT the sea, is the Hotel Monte sano.
The atmosphere Is noted for its purity et.
tuition, and ~ various mineral and free.
stone waters are Of a superior quality. The
scenery from this mountain u simply in.
descrihablo. The views arr uncqualcd IN
the picturcsquencss and magnificent splcn.
dor II their beauty and the cyorinyiting
charm possessed by H. scenery, presenting
1 views ~ mountain and vale that mover grow
! old. aud on which the eye never tires Ia
gaze. but with each repeated look finds new
-. Ill .sUs IL
Away In the distance is seen The winding
Tennessee, that Flistcns IN the sunlight like
n sheet ~ glass From this mountain the
/ eve looks out upon CO. square miles II the
Tennessee valley Tho hotel u II the Queen
Aunr style u az hitrcturC broad galleries sur.
rounding itwith 80 fuUns, heated hy steam,
| lighted ny gas. No. back or inside rooms, aud
| into each ontcn the clear sunlight Of day.
| The rooms are elegantly aud tnsiolully mr..
| nishcd. with every modern convenience at
infhcd. IN fact critics pronounce No. in all
| ~ ~ appointments the equal ~ any hotel
! iu the east Tho table service Do superb,
. and the fare exceptionally good aud whole
! some During tile season II 1857 IT, guests
| embraced the beet class ~ people north and
south. including leading capitalists. faihual
4 Pre-, ideuis and Officers, The wealthiost coal
| and iron nagnAtcs prominent bankers. dis.
| inguishod journalists. eminent luris's aud
! the most accomplished women IN the land
and the voluntary and universal verdict was
| perfect satisfastion given. Since last sols
| s0n. near the hotel and connected by nn Dt.
ccllcnt walk, thefu has been cpctod n hand.
some two-story cottage With thiriyuN
rDoms furnished similar a. the hotel, which
has been chrisicned Memphis Row in
honor II the large delegation ~ accom-.
| plishcd aud distinguished guests sent by the
| hBluif city last season.
| There u also established In connection
| with the hotel. a large livery stable con-
tnining trained coach horses, carriages, bug.
girf aud riding horses ~ that guest can, NJ
their pleasure, enjoy the many miles ol
beautiful drives oifcllng the mountain. A
cummodi0us bowling alley billiards, co.
Duet. lawn tennis aud other bmuscmenis.
| will add 10 the entertainment ~ guests The
ground. have also been greatly heautihcd
with flowers, shrubhcry and lovely walks
and rustic seats over the mountain.
Commemofating the event0f the opening oil
this famous resort f0r iis second season, on
June an elegant reception and ball will he
giycn under the direction ~ Mr. Roy West,
who will be master VI ceremonies. Enc
band will be at the hotel during the season,
which opens June l. and continues until
| October -.
| Parties leaving Memphis NJ ~ O'Clock n M
reach Huntsville about q O'clock y M, whers
they will be met al the Memphis s Charles
ton railroad depot BY comfortable convey
ancos. and Immediately driven a. the Noun
tain hotel. which L. reached In ample time
Tor supper. The early morning ifain v also
met by conveyance TOT the Mountain.