Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1894-05-17
Summer Homes. +"

calling attention to the beauties ol
Vermont and its adaptability and de-
STABILITY as a summer resort for the
weary thousands of the crowded cities
who yearly seek health and rest by sea
and mountain side. The work bear
ing the above title and just issued for
1894, is one of the handsomest and
most attractive of the series, and is by
far the most beautiful work of its kind
issued by any State or corporation.
1t is not only perfect as a specimen Of
the typographical art, as are all SINH
lar works issued from the office of the
st. Albans Messenger, but ii is full of
charming sketches of the principal
summer resorts and homes of Ver-
mont and is profusely illustrated with
views Of Vermont scenery. The fol-
lowing descriptive articles concerning
the towns Oh the line of the road from
Roxbury to Hartford, well show the
character of the work:
"After passing through Roxbmy,
where we cross the summit pass of the
Green Mountains fat an elevation of
l,000 feet above the SEAL East Gran
vile and Braintree, we arrive mt
West Randolph, where the traveller
sees on every side evidences of indus
try and prosperity. The town em-
braces five villages, four of which lie
in the valleys Of the east and west
branches Of White river. 1t possesses +
a soil Of rare fertility and productive
ness. pure water in abundance, and an
area OF cultivable land found in few
other towns in the State. It's farmers
are men OF wealth and intelligence,
and their business is profitable. Its
picturesque scenery, good roads, pure
water and braeing mountain air, and
the hospitality of its citizens render it
a most desirable resort for tourists and
visitors.
Bethel is in a narrow valley, eneir- I
cled by high ami steep hills. and is the (
stage point for Barnard. Rochester /
and Hancock The inland villages are
situated at elevations ranging from
| 900 to 1900 feet above the level of
Ihe sea, IN the midst Of picturesque
valleys watered BY numerous trout
streams. Among these hills, one can
gain much needed rest and recreation.
Royalton. the next station, is pleas
lntly situated on the White river, sur
rounded By fertile fields In all fair
Vermont. there i no section that SUR
passes this in beauty Of scenery or in
he comfort Of ii, ZONES and the in
Of It's people. \ ride of
ew moments more brings MS to anoth-
n railroad station in the same town.
South Royalton, village which.
ike is older sister, Royalton, POSSESSES,
n bOunteouS measure, the quiet charms
# intelligent and progressive popula-
ion. In its attractions, the town, as a
Whole. could hardly be excelled. The
White river crosses the town from
vest to east and presents most at {
ractive aspect as it winds rapidly ]
long over rock and pebble, amid the
most picturesque landscape scenes on
ither hand. The steep declivities and ,
reen slopes bordering il are covered /
With green pastures, with shrubs and
crest trees, presenting a great variety
4 form. color, tint and outline. inter-
persed with neat and inviting farm :
ouses located on rising ground high
boye the bed Of the stream, the rich I,
of which are covered in sum- :
Ter and autumn with large fields Of {
'aving grain. All this country is /,
ch in the early history Of Vermont !
.fter leaving South Royalton, we /
lon reach
Sharon, whose beauty of scenery is i
1ming to be recognized by I'M ever {
lcreasing number OF tourists. From .
ere there are stage connections with :
traflord, the home of the "Nestor" of i
le United States Senate, Hon. Justin I,
Morrill," i