Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-10
Observations OF IA Recent visitor to
the A1Ieghnniez.


The Intermont Hotel. Covington Va,
IS one OF the most delightful Of al the
resorts IN the Allegheny mountains. It's
equipments are perfect. being heated by
steam, lighted by gas, and having hot
and cold water baths on every floor. and
q hydraulic elevator which makes all
rooms equally desirable.
The hotel IS so well constructed for
ventilation and light that there are 10
inside rooms, each having windows look
ing out uDon one OF tho loveliest valleys
Of a section noted for the beauty OF its
scenery
Covlngton. the pretty mountain town
at which the Intermont IS situated, IS
the centre OF the famed springs region
Of Virginia. The Greenbrier White Sui
phur, the Hot. the Healing, the Warm.
and the Sweet Chalybeate Springs are
within a radius Of thirty miles.
The IntermOnt is on an eminence over
looking the town. and commands an eN-
quisite view Of tho entire valley. IL is
1926 feet above the sea level. and IS pro-
tected by the surrounding mountains
from wind-stOrms and sudden changes.
The air IS dry and inyigorating, and
there is hardly a night in the summer
that one cannot sleep comfortably under
a blanket Tho dampness often complained
known here. and the delicious. cool. dry
atmosphere makes IT especially suited 20
persons OF neuralgia or rheumatic dispo-
sitOn, or those who have a tendency
10 hOarseness and cough.
within a short walk OF the hotel f.
fine chalybeate spring, and white sulphur
and alum waters are Kept on draught
In the hotel The drinking water comes
fresh and sparkling from mountain
spring. and never was softer, purer, more
delicious water found anywhere.
The rooms are light and airy, and here
we find, a at no other place Of resort
IN these mountains, q homelike cheerful
ness, the most delightfully."- comfortable
beds. and each room comfortably and
tastefully furnished.
The hotel has been filed to overlooking
each season. and % meet the demand
an addition OF fifty rooms, including a
large and attractive ballroom. have been
recently built.
The orchestra engaged for tho present
season consists OF five pieces. under the
direction Of a gifted young Woliljst, Mr.
Joseph Fnckel whose talents and Guilt
walton in music have attracted consider
able attention in Washington the past
winter.
The ballroom has been nicely arranged
certs, having a pretty little stage and
dressing-rooms at one end. a charming
company assembled here. OF young. mid
die aged and those more advanced in
years-and here the social circle IS one
not divided into cllques, which 50 70
make gossip and petty differences: but
all help 10 make the pleasure and sue
cess Of the season, and contribute to this
desirable end.
\ tennis court, walking. riding, wheel
ing. rowing. ard fishing afford 20 the
actively inclined healthful and delightful
recreation, while broad vcran1as and lux
uriously furnished lobby and sun-parlor
provide pleasant lOunging places for those
who wish 20 enjoy that dolce far nj
cute' so srateful to tired brains and
weary bodies.
About eight miles from the hotel, over
good driving road, are the falls OF the
Failing Springs, surrounded by beautiful
and romantic scenery and tire Jackson
river. within sight OF the hotel, is noted
for its fine bass fishing
Children are very happy at the Inter
mont, their pleasure and comfort receive
special attention, the broad piazzas and
ballroom indoors, affordins abundant
space. and the large grounds outside.
The cuisine will this season be in charge
Df an accomplished chef who filed salts
factorily the head place ar a large ard
popular resort last summer, and every
arrangement has been made FOR the at
tractlveness and competency Of the ser
vice in the dining-room
One great charm OF the Inter,nont Is
that, while the most select and elegant
company Is always 70 be found there, the
absence Of elaborate and expensive dress
ing makes Il an ideal place for guests
who wish TO rest. as well as for those in
clined to the gayer pleasures.
On the line OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
railway, almost halr way between New
York and Cincinnati. either city can be
reached within fourteen hours on the
palatial F. F. V. trains. and
the Warm Springs Branch OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio Joins the main line
az Covington. 10 and from the Hot Heal
Ing, and Warm, making the Intermort a
pleasant stopping-over place. and these
who stop are apt TO stay.
Mr.. II. ". Snyder is the popular mana
ger OF this charming hotel. and Mr. w.
x. Coontz. chief clerk. and no one knows
so we'll as a recent visitor how hospita-
bic they are, and how careful a the COM
fort and pleasure OF the Intermont guests.
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