New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-06-17
ELIZABETHTOTNS ATTRACTIONS

DELIGHTFUL OLD MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Elizabethtown, ~ Y. June II (SpecIaD-r..,...
the elegantly equipped trains Of the Delawara ..:
Hudson River Railroad or the beautiful steamers. :.
the Champlan Transportation Company, at Wa,
port charming drive either by stage or nrv..
conveyance) OF seven or eight miles over splena,s
road, with fine mountain views and through a.
celebrated Raven Pass" brings the tours, >.
this beautiful. dreamy mountain village wbs,.
hundreds OF city people gladly spend the entire Ca,
son. lingering until late in the autumn to enjoy ,b
bracing air and the charming surroundings prsa
Gus to the building OF several lines OF railroad.
through this section. the bulk OF the Adlrond,c.
travel was through this village. Of the tourist,
stopping for day more their way TO reso,,.
on the lakes in the central and western por,,o,.
OF the Wilderness and II Is still the natural rou,.
for the famous Keene Valley, Keene Heights "a,
Huberts Inn). Keene Centre and other promirsr,
points Many travellers still prefer 10 reach n.
Lake Placid and Saranac regions by charmn.
drive through the mountains. TO avoid the ram
roads and to enjoy nature to its fullest extent
E.lzabethtown Is a delightful little mounta,,
village surrounded by Adirondack peaks, and WITH
a climate which has been the salvation OF hun.
dreds who were suffering from affections OF tina
throat in which case It is particularly beneficial
The air is extremely dry and absolutely pure Their,
being an entire absence OF the humidity which pr.
walls near large bodies OF water. The beautiful
little Boquet River. which divides the town. IL TIA
only water OF any consequence In this vicinity and
the soil being OF sandy character. rain Is soon
absorbed, leaving the air dry, pure and healing Ia
its effects
The drives around Elizabethtown are nunsrous
and exceedingly enjoyable. the roads are excel.
lent and the scenery series OF constant surprises
TO the lover OF the beautiful In nature. The water
supply comes from mountain spring. and Is abun.
shn he ~ he IfQy nd ffo
and Professor William p. Mason Of the Depart.
nent Of Analytic Chemistry Of the Rensselaer,
Polytechnic Institute. at Troy. y. Y, says OF Il:
This Is one Of the purest waters have ever an
alyzed."
OF which Orlando Kellogg IS owner. and Charles
A. Ferris manager, and with ts cottages II has
ample and comfortable accommodations for about
$50 guests. From modest little hostelry on the
corner OF the present site II has grown 10 It's pres
ent proportions through the constantly increasing
demands on its hospitality and is now filled every
summer by an exceptionally select class OF guests
who arrive with the happiest anticpations and
leave with sincere regret tina, their stay is Of
coaches and private conveyances meet all trains
ana boats at Westport and regular stages leave
every morning FOR keene Valley. s. Huberts and
other points west. Broad double verandas, $50 fee.
long; large parlors and dinng-rooms, music and
dancing rooms and llberal-slzed. well-ventlated
sleeplng-rooms insure the comfort OF guests, BIZ.
iards. bowling. tennis. fascinating drives and walks
are among the amusements offered.
village green, stands the Mansion House. con.
Quoted in the most satisfactory manner by s. J:
Iamson & CO.. who have for many years catered
to the wants and comforts Of about one hundred
summer bOarders. who annually make this eosey
resort their refuge from New-York Brooklyn. pnhar
delphia. Boston and other cities An exceedl1gy
pleasant and attractive cottage adjoining the Man
sion House furnishes desirable rooms for those VINO
prefer more privacy than the average hotel an9ras:
any in the AdIrondacks, the we-kept lawns fur-
nishing an Ideal spot for this popular amusement
ST dsRO season na eSndsns
expect their usually prosperous sumner, -, p,v.,
in the midst OF a splendid grove from which !!
takes its name. Is the Maplewood Inn eonduetea
surrounded by landscape OF unusual beauty. and
a popular year after year for guests wnese
comfort and enjoyment are the chief care OF me
attentive proprietor who provides entertainments
OF various sorts 10 make the hours OF me sum.
mer outing pass merrily by The Maplewood mas
already a considerable number OF rooms engaged
and has no fear to the result OF the business 's