Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1893-05-24
South Royalton as a
Summer Resort.

the mouth of the first branch of the
White river, eight hours from New
York and four and one-half hours from
Boston. The Central Vermont railroad
runs six through trains daily, with
finely equipped vestibule Pullman and
Wagner ears.
The history of this town is particu-
larly interesting from the fact ttAt at
its first settlement, the indians COM
pletely destroyed it, burning every
building and batchering the inhabi-
tants.
A few years ago, the business por-
ton ofthe place was visited by seri-
GUS fire, which necessitated the erec-
ton Of several fine brick blocks, in
which are stores whose proprietors
pride themselves on keeping stocked
with greater variety of goods than is
often found in country place,
There is also fine new station, with
ample accommodations and modern
improvements. Directly in front Of
this is one of the finest parks in New
England A beautiful fountain sends
forth its refreshing spray. while pleas
ant, shady seats afford comfortable
resting places while one listens to the
delightful strains of music which the
South Royalton Cornet band discourses
from the new band stand, which is not
the least among the ornaments Of the
park.
This village now has hotel of which
it may be justly proud. Its genial
proprietor, having leased the South
Royalton House for term of years.
has thoroughly repaired and refurnish-
ed every room in this large four-story
house, putting in toilet ard bath rooms
so that now it is a modern as well as a
model house. Nothing has been left
undone that would add TO the comfort
of the travelling public or Of summer
tourists. Connected with the main
house are several cottages, with large
and desirable rooms, all fronting the
park. \ large and well-appointed liy-
cry will furnish teams. Mr.. Saith
will devote his entire time and atten-
ton to his guests. His large and Well
known experience as a hotel man is
guarantee that the expectations of the
most fastidious will be realized. The
table will receive particular attention,
being provided with cream and butter
from the best creamery in the State,
fresh eggs, vegetables and fruit-in
fact, with all the Injuries of the season.
From - to 100 boarders can be ao-
commodated.
This lovely village has two churches
lately rebuilt, Masonic hall, also a
dance nall connected with the hotel.
Beautiful drives extend in every di-
rection. 1t is only five miles TO Silver
Lake, where is fine boating and fish
ing, giving day of pleasure unsur-
passed.
Hunting small game and fishing
in the mountain streams give great
amusement to the people who spend
heir summers here.
1t is five miles to the celebrated Tun-
bridge Sulphur Springs, and the same
distance to Baldwin's Springs in Shar-
on. 4 large bottling house has lately
,een fitted up at the latter place, large
Quantities of the water being shipped
o Boston, New York, Chicago and
,ther large cities.
The many pretty towns near by
2andol ph, Woodstock, Chelsea and /
Strafford-will afford the tourist many
pleasure trip.
Nowhere can be found more pictur-
sque scenery Of mountein. dell and
stream than in this beautiful vale
mong the Green Mountains.
No place can boast of greater at
ractions as a summer resort.
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