The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-06-08
Bradford as seen by other
Ewes

The representative of the Brattle-
boro Reformer, who spent last week IN
this village and was so cordially re-
caived by our merchants and towns
neople generally with whom he came
in contact, became an easy and will
ling victim to Bradford's charms. lie
came. saw and was conquered 1t pays
in MANY ways to give hearty welcome
10 the floating scribe from whatever
quarter he comes, for it helps the good
impression which he is sure to get at
the first sight of our village.
The Reformer man thus expresses
his views of Bradford. They do not
seem to be too highly colored, either,
from the effects of over-hospitality:
The village of Bradford is the most i'm
portant trading point in Orange county, To-
Gated on the PaSsumpsic River Railroad,
now operated as the Passumpsic Division
of the Boston & Maine Railroad, and is
about midway between the north and south
lines of the state. Its location is one of the
most beautiful and advantageous that could
be imagined The business and residence
portion of the village, with its greatest
length from north to south, is built upon a
natural terrace high upon the side of the
green hills which border the Connecticut
upon the west. From the highest points
within its limits are obtained views, eSpec-
ially those towards the east, OF surprising
grandeur, including the broad expanSe Of
valley below dotted here and there with
tidy farm houses surrounded by their Guilt
waited fields, while just beyond are the
towns of Piermont and Haverhill, N. H.,
backed by the rugged forms of Mt. Moos-
ilauke and Mt. Lafayette in the distance.
Then in the southern portion of the village,
where the lovely little stream dignited by
the name of Waits River experiences
trouble ONE time passing over series OF
precipices, many bright bit of rustic seem
cry stands out in strong relief. 1t would
be tedious to attempt to describe the beau
ties with which the village of Bradford is
surrounded Long before the end of few
days visit to the place our stock of eXple-
tiveS is exhausted, and, as we realize the
extent and beauty of the scene midst which
we are placed silence seems the best express
sion for the rapture with which we are
filled.
The village of Bradford possesses all the
elements of accessibility, health, education
al facilities and social and religious advan-
tages the highest degree. Its location is
very desirable and its eligibility as a resi-
dence place has eXerted a powerful infiu-
ence in the development of its resources.
Two tlouriShing religious denominations
are represented, the Methodist and COngre-
gational, and each possess unusually at
ford, from her favorable location amid the
prettiest scenery of the world, her wealth,
and the intelligence, culture, taste, refine
ment and moral advancement of her people,
her public and private enterprise, her eX-
cellent sanitary condition; in short hun
dred and one things that go to make de-
sirable residence place, is attracting the at
tentiOn of people from abroad who have
learned of the place. AS a summer resort
it stands at the head of the list. With
Morey Lake and many other natural attrac-
lions within very short drive, and with |
its splendid hotel accommodations, it will |
be headquarters this summer for hundreds |
of summer visitors. From Boston or New
York is but a half days journey, and mer-
chants in those places may spend Sunday
with their families here and return on Mon
day in season for business. And they will
find upon each trip that the village of Brad
ford is nothing short of an agreeable sur
prise party. 70 ride or walk through its
beautifully shaded streets and note
the numberless fine residences and coy
cottages, with their well-kept lawns deco
rated with tiower-beds, shrubs and splash
ing fountains, is but to become profoundly
impressed with the fact that Bradford peo-
pie are lovers of home, and that her people
appreciate that
The Earth our own good mother is she
Says to toll is to welcome her fare,
She hangs her bounty on every tree
And bids man to welcome it there"