Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-23
A THRIVING CITY.
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HAeERsTowS, NJ D., NAV q. 1891.
Hagerstovn, the county seat Of washingto,
county, Is unquestionably the metropoli. a,
western Maryland. Its growth during the mas,
decade has been wonderful. an increase in pon-
ulation of over 30 per cent and now 1. i
vide-awake. thriving city OF nearly l.. 600 pso-
pie. IL Is situated in the midst Of picturesou.
and fertile valley, which extends from Penn
sylvania TO Alabama, and 10 known through
Maryland as the Cumberland valley. The agri-
cultural resources can scarcely be ercelled
The soil is Of the most fertile lime stone. well
and skillfully titled and watered by numerous
little streams fed by springs that burst forth
from the rocks
DESCRIPTION on THE CITY.
When this city was laid out by Jonathan Ha-
ger in l762 no probably little thought that he
was laying the foundation of the attractive city
which time has developed Hagerstown ia
about GOO feet above sea level and the climat,
healthy and refreshing. Prospect. Washington
and Potomac streets are the most prominent
and upon them are business structures and res-
licences Of handsome modern architecture
Prospect street hss the finest houses in the
city, built there upon hill top where full view
Of the beautiful South mountain can be OBJ
tanned.
Few cities are blessed with so many satisfae-
tory means Of ingress and egress. -Four rail-
roads center here, and a perfect network Of
turnpikes converge in the city. The renowned
National turnpike, which runs from baltimore
TO Wheeling. W. Va, also passes through the
city. The hotel facilities irst-clAss. A
substantial court house occupies n prominent
corner and adds TO the beauty OF the CITY,
Well macadamized streets afford pleasure 70
those possessing horses and carriages or
bicycles. Hagerstown has never laid claim to
the title OF manufacturing place, but now the
time Is rapidly approaching when il will do 30.
From ten 20 fifteen factories and manufactur-
ing enterprises will have located here before
the end Of the year.
Prominent residents. people prominent in
state and national affairs of importance were
educated and live here. Louis T.. McComas.
the en-Congressman, Little Giant" OF small
man OF large capacity, who has q national
reputation, lives peaceful and happy life with
his family, and no man has more home attach
ments- man of more judicial learning than
Judge Richard II. Alvey, chief Judge Of the
court OF appeals, 10 hard 20 find. His home on
Prospect street, presents an inviting picture OF
happiness. Others who have reaped the
benefits of active life In this city
are Judge II: h. Douglas. Mr.. II. II. Keedy. Mr..
Edward Stake, Mr.. Alexander Armstrong. J.
{. Lane and Buchanan Schley. With such
class OF people justice and morality will never
be dethroned. Mayor Il. J. Hahn is now serv-
ing MS second term as the guardian of the city.
The Cumberland Valley railroad has a much
finer station here than is ordinarily found in A
city OF this size, while the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, recognizing the rapid progress the
city has been making recently; found it to its
advantage TO adorn it's grounds on Jonathan
street with handsome new station.
FARMING coxMuSrrH
This city is surrounded by farming COM
munity, rich in the production Of wheat corn
aud fruits 1t was bat recently found that the
coil was peculiarly adapted to the growth OF
peaches OF q fine quality. and within the past
few years those first to enter the business have
amused small fortunes already. East of the
city, within full view, is the romantic preci-
pice Black Rock. South Of this lies the catoc-
tin ridge, the South mountain battieheld--a
battle that brought on the historic fight at An
tietam the next day few miles west Upon
this ridge is erected a monument to the memory
of Gen. Reno, who fell in the service.
Near by is the beautiful and palatial residence
OF Mrs. pahlgren, where she entertains her
friends with generous hospitality. Opposite
Claggetts station, the Is. and o. r. r., 10
Champions Gap, where Geo. Alfred Townsend
resides Twelve miles south of Hagerstown
lies the historic and famous battlefield Of An
tietam. The remains Of over IL 900 federal sol
diers are buried here. monument in the
center is looked upon with interest by all visit
ors. 1t is colossal granite statue Of q sem
tinel.
West of the city six miles runs the Potomac
river. The Blue Mountain House, Pen Mar
and Blue Ridge Summit, along the Western
Maryland railroad, east Of the city, on South
city people seek the exhilarsting and refresh
ing breezes and view the panoramic scenery.
hagerstown 10 the queen city Of western Mary
land. MI