The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1890-08-07

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as one of the first institutions IF the land.
The confidence of the people and the en-
thusiasm of Professor Murray seems to
guarantee this
| Everything is being done by Professor
Murray ard his efficient assistants to ex>
tend the scope of this schools influence.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS.
No city as widely known as Marietta,
for its splendid health advantages, could
be expected to be behind in hotel aud
boarding accommodations.
The Elmwood, the leading hotel in the
city, and, by the way one of the best in
the south, is house of elegant aecommo-
dations. it is one of the best built, most
elegantly finished and handsomely furnish
ed hotels in the south.
Mr.. I. II. Shockley has been in charge
OF this house since April lst, and by his
gentemanly bearing, courteous demeanor
and generous attention to the wants of his
guests he has built up a reputation for
superb hosiery, second to that enjoyed by
no hotel man of my acquaintance.
Assisted as he is, by Mrs Shockley, a
matron of winsome grace, whose thoughts
ful kindness to her guests is only excelled
| by her womanly attrlbu:es-a lady who
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housekeeping and culinary departments
as is evidenced by the neat linens and
comfortable beds that are found in each
room, and the tempting dishes and splen.
did cooking that delight the palates of their
numerous guests. Mr.. Shockley is sure
to make splendid success of the Elm-
wood, and, at the same time contribute
much to the attractions of his town.
The Elmwood is an attractive building
three stories, containing "a rooms, and
furnishing one OF the finest views in the
city. 1t is tastefully finished with hard
woods, and presents a very attractive
interior. With dining room attractlvely
| finished and handsomely furnished with
furniture of unique patterns, carpets Of
good material, bedding and linen of the best
make and quality, window shades and ours
tains representing the latest novelties, fine
closets, hot and cold baths on each floor,
electric bells and lights, and cooking de-
| partment conveniently arranged and clean~
| ly kept, it is not surprising that this eleV
CANT house in city of cultured denizens,
sparkling water and salubrious climate,
should Re crowded with visitors who seek
health and pleasure in summer and win,
| ter.
In addition to the attractions and convenien cies
| already named, this house has magnificent BALI
room and Is well provided with large and conven-
| lent sample rooms.
| And in orde that the great number Of visitors
| TO Georgias arcadia may be cared for the company
| owning the building have decided TO add fifty
| rooms, which will make the house eonimodious
| as it is attractive and homelike now.
The best fare the most tasteful cooking, the most
comfortable beds, the best ventilation and the
| most home-ike attention that can be found is at
/ the ElmwOod. Mr.. Shockley is unmistakably the
| right man in the right place.
| In addition to hotel accommodations, there are
q number OF the very 1est boarding houses that
can be found in the south each being by ladies
of the highest culture and greatest culinary ac-
| cOmplishment.
| Then in order to better meet the demand, a
magnificent hotel, to be managed on the home or
der, will he built at cost of $4,000. Twenty-six
thousand dollars have already been su bscrbed and
the enterprise is considered an assured success.
The plan, gotten up by Wheeler & Downing, ar
chitects, Atlanta, has been accepted by the board
| of directors. 1t will be an attractive building
| three stories in height, and will occupy a COM
manding location on terrace twenty feet wide
and eighty feet from the street. 1t will have $50
| feet front and extend back 100 feet II will be
built of brick and wood, verandas from II to l6
feet wide will extend across the front, and on the
west side will be large veranda 81 feet wide. On
the roof there will be pavillions and promenade
deck. The dining room writing rooms and pu bile
rooms will be located the first floor the second
floor viii contain parlors and ball room, while the
the third floor will be used for bedrooms, each
chamber being supplied with closets. Many of the
rooms will be grouped in suites and provided with
bath rooms. The house will be heated by steam
and supplied with elevators laundry water, cleo
trio lights and BELLS and all modern conveniences.
The plan is so arranged that the sleeping rooms
are entirely isolated from public rooms. These
will be ventilated and large enough for comfort.
There will be eighty rooms for guests. The dining
room will Accommodate l25 people at one sitting,
and will be arranged in the most attractive man
Rer.
There will be a beautiful flower garden and lawn
in front, and every attraction will be added and
comfort furnished that are necessary to make up
a nj rgtlFp and rintar
The hotel promises 10 be paying enterprise,
since Marietta reputation for health is such as to
attract people from all sections and in all
OF the year. In speaking Of the wonderful climate
OF this city in an address delivered to the Kings
County Medical Society, OF New York, DR.. COrtel-
you said Realizing that it was absolutely nee
essary for me to leave Brooklyn account of
serious pulmonary difficulty, which.was followed
by excessive hemorrhages, located at Marietta,
spring 65" and summer 75o. ! found the air in
MIGRATING and exhilarating, and began at once to
feel its beneficial effects. have reganed my
health and am permanently located in that de-
ightful city"
Numerous cases similar to that Of Dr. Cortelyou
might be mentioned, all going to show that it is
the place Of all places for such hotel, and bust
ness men are going into the enterprise with spir
IL which shows their confidence in the scheme.
Several successful men in Atlanta have invested
in the enterprise, and the building may be con-
Sidered u certainty.
The building will be erected on the old Whitlock
lot, and will be elegantly furnished,
ne Iact that such men as b. X, LeEg, ID. r.
McClatchy, DR.. Ii. V. Reynolds d. ". Blair,
Erwin Maxwell, NJ. G. Whitlock and Dr. F. r.
Cortelyou, directors and w. L. Gilbert secretary,
are connected with the enterprise makes its sue
cess doubly sure
RAILROAD ADVANTAGES.
Marietta enjoys superior railroad advantages,
and for this offers the greatest indu cements
TO manufacturers.
The Western and Atlantic railroad, running
from Atlanta TO Chattanooga, passes through the
place, and.lt is the present terminus Of the Ma
rietta and North Georgia road that has done as
much development as any road in the state. This
road will be completed to Knoxville by the 18th.
Mr.. j. b. Glover, the general superintendent,
expects to build to Atlanta this fall.
PARK IMPROVEMENTS.
Besides the beautiful park in the center of the
public square, spot attractive as to catch the
admiration of all visitors, which is enlivened
bi-weekly with music from one of the best bands
in the state, the liberal donation Of Mr.. Joseph
NJ. Brown, the general freight and passenger agent
OF the Western and Atlantic railroad Of seven
acres, for public park, win give TO Marietta
distinctive advantage over other cities of its size.
Mr.. Brown owns very attractive home near the
strip donated, and other lands which he has laid
off i'll beautiful resident lots.
NATIONAL CEMETERY.
The national Cemetery is another Of Marietta's
attractions, being the resting place of 10 0g6 bodies