Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-25
MOUNTAIN AND SEASIDE.
Cool Summer Resorts Where One Car
Find Pleasure and Comfort.

Simmering and sticky asphalt, the glare Of
| bricks under the sun, perspiring faces, and the
hum of the advance guard of mosquitoes makes
the city man think of his summer outing. It 10
quite difficult question to decide where to
spend the summer months Fortunately, how
ever, to those who have this question to decide
there is no lack of information upon which to
base decision The advertising columns Of
The EVENING STAR afford an index to all the
most popular and attractive resorts. CHANGING
through these announcements one can make,
without expense, an imaginary Journey to all
these beautiful spots on mountain or seaIide or
the many delightful rural resorts within easy
access of Washington, and get much insorma-
ton about each. The STAR, to assist il, read
ers, makes special notice Of the resorts or sum-
| mering places where one can find comforts,
the usual attractions, and reasonable rates.
One hundred and fifty guests are accemmo-
dated with comfort at Glenwood house, Della
ware Water Gap, and given IL acres Of grounds
to roam about in. 1t is a fine brick building,
with electric bells, good water supply, and in
excellent sanitary condition. A. ]. La Bar is
| the proprietor.
Trinkle & Co., Harper's Ferry, have their
hotel newly furnished, and promise an excellent
table. 1t is 400 feet above the flood mark which
hAAaihSs ~ sdAc lTOui dS well as DtiuS
In the cool, higher atmosphere. Mosquitoes and
malaria are said to avoid this re sort With
other sojourners it is popular.
The Seaside Park hotel at Seaside Park,
Ocean county, N. j., overlooks the ocean and
Barnegat bay. 1t is open for the season under
the management of Taylor Il Burnap. The at
fractions are well-appointed hotel, fishing,
sailing, and bathing.
Persons searching for malaria, mosquitoes or
hay fever will not find either at the Cooper
house, Cooperstown, Olsego lake. N. Y. Mr.. 8.
Crittenden, the proprietor, invites those seek
ing comfort, rest and pleasure, with superior
accommodations at reasonable prices to COM
municate with him. He is manager, also, of
Princess Anne, Virginia Beach, Va.
]. II. Shaffer, proprietor of the Aurora
house and annex, Aurora, W. Va, offers the in
ducements of a beautiful and delightful health
resort with first-class accommodations at low
rates. The Aurora is situated in the Allegha-
MES, called the Switzerland of America. Cir
culars are to be had at The STAR Office.
Cresson fills the bill. Cresson Springs, Penn
sylvania, on the top of the Allegheny noun
tains, on the main line of the Pennsylvania
railroad, is one of the most beautiful and at
tractive summer resorts in the country. The
Mountain house opens June rs, W. r. Dun
ham, superintendent, Cresson, Cambria county,
Pa All trains on the line stop at Cresson.
1t is cool and beautifully situated on the
mountains, and every care is taken for the COM
fort of the guests.
The famous West End hotel at Long Branch
has opened for the season under the manage
ment Of ID. NJ q W. E. Hildreth. 1t is unnec-
essary TO descant upon the varied attractions
of Long Branch. The Messrs. Hildreth have
made many improvements and added many at
fractions to this hotel since last season.
For from S25 to $40 per month one can board
ct Capon Lake house, In the West Virginia
mountains, where there are several mineral
springs, the waters of which are recommended
for rheumatism and kidney troubles. Hot and
cold baths, boating, bass fishing, and other
sports are among the comforts and attractions
offered. Information as to the resort may be
had through w. N. c. Wilson, Capon Springs
W. Va, or at Magruder's drug store, 1900 Penn
sylyania avenue.
The highest point on the Northern Central
railroad. invigorating air, a spring of wonder
full curative qualities, good music, and every
modern convenience, from $40 to $14 per
week, are the attractions offered by the Mime
qua house, Bradford, Pa.
The State medical society Of Virginia recon-
mends the Allegheny Springs as a health re-
sort. 1t is a delightful place for summer rest.
1t is one of the leading summer resorts in the
mountains Of Virginia. c. A. Colhoun is pro-
prietor. The Washington agent is Frank L.
Hood, S14 f street.
The world-renowned Poland Spring house,
Que OF tue IdVOrlte summer resorts In New
England, has been enlarged to twice its former
capacity and is now open to guests Hiram
Kicker Sons are the managers, and q letter
addressed to them at South Poland Me-, will
bring all desired information as to terms &c.
Rock Enon Springs and mineral baths, in
the great North mountains of Virginia, offer
many inducements to those seeking comfort
and ease. The hotel is 615 hours distant from
Washington by rail. There is no bar The
scenery is grand the Mineral waters unex-
celled. A new orchestra and new stable have
been provided; in fact. every inducement is
offered by the management to those seeking q
healthy and pleasant summer resort.
The Atlanta cottage, an attractive and home
like place at 109 South Delaware avenue, At
lantic City, n. j., Mrs. b. r. Owens proprietor
is now open for guests.
Three thousand feet above the sea is the
Mountain View house, Aurora, West Virginia,
Of which j. A. Lautz is proprietor. The rooms
are large and comfortable. and the guests may
amuse themselves riding or driving, bowling
or playing croquet or tennis.
Those in pursuit Of health or pleasur, would
do well to visit River Springs before going
elsewhere. Fishing, grabbing. oysters, boat
inducements offered. DIR. Il. p Blackstone, OF
River Springs, Md, will furnish all particulars
upon application.
The Hot Springs of Bath county, Va, have
been opened for the reception Of guests The
waters are recommended for govt, rheumatism,
paralysis, &c. j. A. August is the proprietor
Nervous affections, cutaneous diseases, in
somnia, &C., can be cured by the Healing
Springs of Virginia which are now open for
the reception Of guests. ]. n Woodward. the
superintendent, will furnish all information
upon application.
Valley View Springs In Virginia are located
on the Massanutten mountain, 1000 feet above
the sea, and on account of its position is ranked
among the healthy resorts. Mr. A. j. Meyers
Of Newmarket Postofice, will furnish all in
formation.
Brexton Villa, at Cape May, is desirably To-
Gated on Ocean avenue, near the beach and all
the points Of interest at this beautiful seaside
place. Mrs. j. A. Myers the proprietor, offers
to make special rates for the season for fami-
lies, who will find this cozy house provided
with all comforts both Of hotel and OF home.
Mrs. S. E. Lovett, proprietress Of the Lock-
wood house, Harper's Fairy, West Virginia,
offers many attractions and comforts to her
patrons. Good table, shady lawns. a nest in
the mountains surrounded by beautiful scenery
are offered for Sc per week. Mosquitoes are
not found in that neighborhood
The new Princess Anne hotel Of Virginia
Beach, Virginia, is situated directly on the
ocean about eighteen miles east Of Norfolk
The summer season is now open. The man
agement offer many Inducements, among
others elegant drives and the best surf bathing