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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
THE ISLE OF PALMS.

Tor many miles the Charleston and Seashore Rail-
way threads its way through one OF the most pct
uresoue parts Of South Carolina, tapping many de-
l,ghtful resorts and pleasant restng-places that
reveal in their resources all Of the attractions
sought by the man Of means who yearly enjoys
the luxury OF a midwinter holiday.
South Carolnians boast OF their mild dry at
nosnhere laden with its turpentne odor and visit
ors speak In OF sinceres praise or the sunny
sky and the pure cool. spring water. Even in the
cities the streets lined with gardens OF charm
ing flowers. and there are many houses OF ola
colonial structure that give pleasure TO the eye OF
him who saunters past their latticed windows
Four Of the chief attractions on the line OF the
Charleston and Seashore Railway are the city or
charleston Mount Pleasant, Suivan's Island and
.ho Isle of Palms The Isle of Palms is only half
an hours ride from Charleston. Connecting with
The passenger station at this resort Is magnificent
payilion stretching over water front OF fuy TWO
thousand feet and from its deck beautiful beach,
nine miles in length. spreads itself in panoramic
view. Even when the cold winds are most merci-
less In the Northern States there is no change in
the temperature under South Cardinals balmy sun.
The Isle of PAINS enjoys perpetual summer, and
the payilion being entirely inclosed In glass Is
safe even from the spicy breezes Of the ocean
There is a good cafe at this resort. where the
or Il they prefer be alone private dining rooms
are at their disposal Every facility is provided
parties and social functions of any other kind In
every possible mas sn
fJvnx apartments may be obtained within short
distance OF the pavilion. and parties OF any size
can he accommodated with rooms singly or en-
suite For the accommodation Of the men a ciuo-
room has been fitted up where they may entertain
their bachelor friends. ,,,, ,,s ID
The names OF Charleston Sullivans Island ana
Mount Pleasant are familiar to the tourist even
thouDh he has never seen them The Charleston
Harbor is the largest the South Atlantic coast;
18th depth OF twenty-three feet on the par ana
canacity sufficent to float the largest ship In the
Navy There many beautiful drives IN ana
src,;nd the city which merge into the country
~aoSs between the Ashley and Cooper rivers, ana
along these will be noted the Magnolia cemetery
ps,vIdere Farm and other places OF interest -,
The scenery Of the region through whlcn the
charleston and Seashore passes is pictute ue ~
Sss,,t and nresents many attractions 10 both the
sovr,s, and the seeker after health
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
THE HOTEL INDIAN RIVER.

Pure water is a silent partner in the health busi-
ness and the Hotel Indian River, at RocKieuee'
Fla has among its other attractions an ABUNDANT
supply of pure cstern and artesan water. ROCK
ledge is essentially winter resort. consisting ol
several hotels and about one hundred cottages Out
there is town in the usual meaning OF the word
The Hotel Indian Rivet is large. up-to-date
house with accommodations for upward OF -four
hundred guests. 1t is supplied with steam heat,
elevator service electric lights. gas and numerous
other conyeniences for comfort. 1t fronts on the
Indian River which at Rockledge IS about mile
and half wide. Here the roughness Of the shore
Is softened by the oak magnolia and palmetto
trees which overhang the waters. These trees have
been left along the river-front as wndbreak FOR
the MAGNIFICENT orange groves that have made the
Rockledge hummock famous. The tourist Is In the
very heart Of the orange country. Nowhere can he
spend the season more delightfully."-. From this
point as a base he make excursions in almost
every direction. If he takes sail across the river
and lands on the opposite shore. a little south Of
Rockledge, he will come to Fairyland on Marritt s
Island. A long dock runs out into the river as a
landing place for steamboats,. From this dock a
narrow canal about hundred feet long gives space
to the small sail or row boats. and suddenly termi-
mates in a small, clear lake. half mile In width
and as round II marked out by Natures COM
exploring tourist has novel experience for Florida
he has hill to climb. The land rises In long
slope to high elevation. The entire walk up the
hillside is beneath a shade Of orange trees paw
paws. magnoas and palms.
From the summit OF the hill another shore Is
seen the coast of another long, low strip of land,
on the outer edge of which beats the Atlantic the
roar of the surf coming distinctly to the ear.
Only short distance from the hotel is Lake
Ponsett. where bass and piclerel fishing Is excel
lent. Alligator hunting on this lake affords ex-
citing snort.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
THE ST. ELMO HOTEL.

No more comfortable place can be found by the
Southern tourist in search OF a pace for winter
recreation than the ST. Elmo Hotel. at Green Cove
Strings Fla The house is cosey and COM
Portable as luxurious furnishings can make It, All
OF the rooms are large and bright. and the house
Is so laid out that the shines in every room In
the house some time during the day. There are
bathrooms on every floor. and throughout the house
every convenience may be found for the comfort
OF the tourist.
The site OF the hotel is beautiful spot on the
west bank Of the celebrated ST. Johns River. which
has become better known the Parlor City Of
Florida on account OF its cleanliness and beauty.
The wonderful sulphur spring discharging three
thousand gallons of water minute. is In a hand
some grove of live oaks draped with Spanish moss.
in the midst OF wide expanse OF magnolia forests.
walks and parks. The bathing pools are extensive.
and the baths recommended not only to nvalids.
hut 10 all who enjoy a plunge into limpid waters.
pnthine in the omen air in December Is a common
snfoyment at Green Cove Springs. Governors Creek
Is very close by and Its romantic windngs present
pictures Of rare natural beauty Whie onering eN-
cel.ent boating facilities. $500
The transportation facilities are OF the best.
three large piers jutting out into the ST. John )
afford convenient access to seagoing vessels and
liver craft OF every kind. and no more fascinating
scene could well be imagined than the light and
shadow effects water and land. as the health
rnstoring sun sinks down after It's faithful day 5
autv leaving a wake OF golden light on this beau
tiful resort ...-. 49, -. -,
tennis courts. golf links and magnificent hunting
and fishing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
TIE DE SOTO HOTEL.

The De Soto Hotel at Savannah. Ga. was built
10 supply A resting place between the North and
the extreme South. II necessary the
magnificent resorts at St. Augustine. Tampa and
the other favorte tourist places In Florida.
Savannah deservedly bears the name OF the For
est City but Its sylvan splendor is but one OF Its
many attractions on account Of Its bracing at
the extreme southern and warmer than the north
ern portions Of the Gulf States. the number %
tourists who winter at Savannah Increases yearly
The attractions of the city have multiplied as the
tide Of winter travel has swellcd. Forty miles Of
smooth shell road and granite pixies lead into the
beautiful country outlying, and costly boulevards
In the city furnish delightful drives and attractive
equestrian and bicycle rides. These roads red
olent with fragrance OF winter blooming exotics.
leading through romantic forests. groves and by
streams flowing through salt meadows. where the
ozone Of the Southern ocean and the gulf breezes
make the air bamy May. and heathful and
The De Soto covers of the largest blocks in
the city and Is bounded by four boulevard streets.
two OF which are principal ones
The building is artistic pile Of vari-coored
brick and terra Gotta. which in design and finish
blending OF ancient and modern srchit s l.
the most attractive residential quarter so that
the guests do not ook out upon dlngy wails nor
upon the rubbish Of back yards but upon bread
avenues and ever-changing scenes The ladies'
parlor commands fine view Of the avenue and
vlolets and shaded by palmettos. The drawing
room is furnished in white and gold with ,'.nd-
open freplaces. with tall marble mantels, sup
ported by nuted columns OF white and gold. are At
eaeh 16 o. the a ToY On the eehtb Sor ia soa
rum furnished with every comfort. From the sum-
nit Of this grand structure scenes Of beauty are
on every hand the city. far below. nesting amid
It's emerald leaves; the rice fields OF the Palmetto
State; Tybee by-the-Sea. dismantied forts and tall
lighthouses; the shipping In the bay, and countless
other attractions
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TILE ST CHARLES HOTEL.

To the casual visitor the city Of Charleston 3 C''
presents a romantic and charming aspect. 1t mas
an architecture of its own. and retains many oi
the characteristics of its Huguenot days
The city has several fine hotels. and one OF 'he
best is the ST. Charles. which Is open all the year
round OF recent years the demands on the hotei
have been 40 great that recently it was decided
10 make a number of changes. which VIII au9 "
the comfort of the travelling public Inc oui,u a
IS now in a thoroughly modernized condition. II Is
equipped with an elevator. steam neat eiecuic
Iiehts and other up to-date conveniences.
This hotel has always enjoyed the % @ Meas 81
the travelling public. and on account OF us peis
ant location with the sights and sounds OF tne
fine old Southern city. that carry the waIue t
hack 10 ante-bellum DAYS there is no doubt that II
win receive even a larger patronage In the tutuIe
There are many points of interest around Sna[ies h
ton Including Fort Sumter Fort Moultrie, the tomo
of John c. Calhoun the Jasper monument ana the
South Carolina Military Academy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
MAGNOLIA SPRINGS HOTEL.

The Magnolia Springs Hotel of the most
chamingly located hotels in Florida was opened
for the season about two months ago. with Mr..
O. D. Seavey, the owner in personal charge. Mag
nolia Springs is on the St. Johns River. about
twenty-eight miles south of Jacksonville At this
point the river breaks into a sheet of water three
miles wide and offers unobsructed view eight
miles south and twelve miles north giving it very
much the appearance of a beautiful lake This
broad sheet Of water. together with the numerous
creeks in the neighborhood. furnishes abundant OPP
portunty for pleasure boating. All kinds of boats
may be obtained by those wishing to make excur-
sions In the neghborhood where the beauty Of
the scenery and the reflections in the quiet waters
unrivaed even by the far-famed Mirror Lake
OF the Yosemite. on these excursions the slug
gish alligator is a common sight and is frequently
shot.
The hotel is equipped with the most modern con-
veniences for the comfort of the guests. Each
room has a fireplace and electric bell. and among
the indoor attractions worthy of notice the
ballroom and the theatre. Two concrete tennis
courts have been laid out In the grounds, and
some Of the most successful tournaments ever held
i'm the South have taken place at Magnolia during
nne-hole golf within The grounds. The
course is about a mile and half in length and 1t
is kept in excellent condition
The walks and drives in the neighborhood are
also worthy OF mention, the walk from Magnolia
Path Lovers Lane distance Of a mile and
a half the banks Of the beautiful ST John -
being one Of the most attractive rambles that can
be found in Florida
In speaking of the spring water furnished the
guests :he folder issued by the hotel says that an
analysis made by Professor Chandler. Of Columbia
University, thoroughly established its desirabity
for drinking purposes; MANY OF the guests nave
home" says the folder recognizing the relief ~
gave them, and returned the following winter sea
sons with the continued experience OF deriving
benefit from its
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
THE HOTEL LEXINGTON.

The Lexington. Of Lakewood. is one OF the latest
additions to the hoseries of this charming resort.
IL aims to combine with ts family features the adj
vantages OF a commercial hotel 1t IL conveniently
and pleasantly situated near the railroad station.
directly opposite the famous Laurel House
The hotel having been built but short time
ago II is naturally furnished WITH all the improve
ments Of modern times. The rooms are tastefully
and comfortably furnished. and arranged singly
or en- suite, with without private baths In the
larger apartments handsomely decorated nreplaces
add TO the CHEEKY and homelike atmosphere OF the
house
All the rooms steam heated and ligbfss by
electricity
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evenings music being furnished by the Fourth
Artillery Band.
The culinary department has received carefui
attention and is first class in every particular.
The dining room, connecting with the PaVilion'
is a model Of neatness.
Patrons Of the Cafe at the Isle Of Palms can
mingle with the crowd II they desire. or can
be as exclusive as IL within the confines of their
own homes Separate apartments in the way or
private dining rooms can be secured II desired.
Select parties are provided with every facility
for private dinners. teas, card parties and social
functions of all kinds. AS matter or fact.
every possible convenience has been arranged.
sleeping-rooms and living apartments are pro-
vided within easy access OF the Pavilion. and
parties of any size be accommodated with
rooms singly or in suites.
For the especial accommodation and convent"
ence Of the men who want their bachelor
friends with them a cubroom has been fitted
up. and furnished cottages OF five. six. eight
and ten rooms have been provided.
A seine 800 feet in length is used in securing
the hnny tribe which are cooked and served
fresh from the water
With much emphasis and truth II has been
many times declared that Dame Nature has
with a lavish hand adorned the Isle OF Palms.
No words can ity describe this enchanted spot.
II is in truth, the connecting link" between
New-York and Florida
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08
uTHE LAND OF THE SKY"
THE HEALrHFUL HEIGHTS OF THE BLUE RIDGE
AND THE GREA- SMOKES.

THE HEALrHFUL HEIGHTS OF THE BLUE RIDGE
AND THE GREA~ SMOKES.
A close observer has designated the high re-
gions and valleys OF Western North Carolina and
Eastern Tennessee as the land OF the sky. Here
the Allegheny mountain range-that backbone OF
the area between the Mississippi and the Atlantic
-attains its most bold and varied characteristics
The peaks lift themselves to the highest altitude
reached between the Rockies and the seaooard ana
IL is doubtful II the intervening uplands and wales
can be excelled for beauty and climatic condi-
flows CONDUCIVE IN health Dr. s. westray Battle
H. & ~ I'm speaking of the climatic conditions
Of Western North Carolina In The Meoicai hec-
ord" Of November e. 1897. says:
Nestled in the heart Of the Alleghanies. Graded
by the Blue Ridge and Great Smokes, stretches
the Ashevile plateau. the great sanatorium OF
Western North Carolina and Eastern oni'eo
States 1t enjoys a climate sui generis, represent
inc the golden mean of altitude and latitude, and
the several meteorological conditions which go 10
make a wholesome and fascinating resort NO.
where east Of the Rocky Mountains Is to De iouho
anything approaching 1t for fall and winter spring
and summer-an all-the-year-round retreat II Is
cool In summer, yet the winters shorn OF their
harshness by reason Of its southern 'a'''aoe IN
ducc almost daily outdoor exercise IN me way VI
shooting riding driving. or short mountain , eX
cursions foot For lovers Of golf s, Is 'dea Ts
and at Asheville, the centre OF the plateau are
united the comforts of a city with the densh's Oh
the country. -, u-..,a ar thu
c,imatotSerapy of the plateau. let me orieny sum
up its advantages without bestowing lnuIscIee'
or ,verzealous praise 1t Is pre-eminently a suit
able one for the early stages OF pulmonary phtnsls
especially for such subjects as can ana , % shs
benefit Of the dry tonic invisorating braclng
qualities thereof. and keep good hours, d nro'
long the species Of the genus bacterium 40 nor ex
isl here Wounds heal kindly. and operaty,e P pr,
cedures of the gravest character are 'oie'' Ao'
lowed by septic Infection
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prottiest drives and cycle paths In the much-ia-
vorcd State OF Florida.
The Roseland Is surrounded by three beautiiui
ecres Of lawn. extending from the ST. Johns River
to Talleyrand-ave. Being in Jacksonville. tho
guests OF this hotel have all OF the advantages OF
living in an enterprising city. in addition to ENJOY
ing the health giving rays of the Southern sun
Every effort is made 20 keep the house equipped
with all modern convenences. and the generaI APP
pointments are both luxurious ard coinfortaple.
Bowling. croquet. tennis and boating may De en-,
joyed and there Is also every opportunity ior III
other outdoor sports characteristic OF the Sou'h
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~ ou,et walk without leaving the building. The
bo+ei has also numerous private suites. consisting
Of parlor bedroom and bath. and all are delight
fully situated.
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THE HOTEL ROSELAND.

One OF the most delightful spots TO be found
anonp the haunts OF the Southern tourists Is the
Hotel Roseland OF jacksonville, Fla, on one Of the
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prove interesting:

prove interesting:
There is no section OF the country
CHdTieSt0" that will present a more varied
and field Of observation than in and
7Ec;,H,. around the Historic City OF
CHARLESTON. Beginning at
THE BATTERY" and extending eastward ana
southwark. the interest never lags. nor does the
eve grow weary OF the rapidly changing scenes
After OLD ST. MICHAELS, with
ca our its beautiful chimes; ST. Phil
of the Fps with the lighthouse in the
City. tower; MARION s0 sou "a rt1E
MILITARY ACADEMY. he finds himself on the
ror. dorhle-end steamer COMMODORE PERRY
~ the CHARLESTON & SEASHORE RAIL
ROAD making the trip across the Cooper kiVer
to MOUNT PLEASANT On this FLoAI I'm"
NEPTUNE" with CHARLESTON In the dis
tance 10 windward is the fast receding city.
The UNITED STATES CUSTOM HOUSE
stands realistically overlooking the Harbor'
while ST PHILIPS spire, with Its beacon
light is in full view.
Castle Pnckney moment ,s s'Sf Ane we 'te
and CASTLE PINCK NEY Y.
E,-t C,,,,fer FORT SUMTER. from whose
walls the first gun Of the
Civil War was fred is now plainly visible In
a short time the landing at MOUNT Pleas
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Fort MouRne,
FortJasper
and tie
Craze of
Osceoh.
The Isle
ofPalns.

the Pavilion. occupying waterfront OF -""
feet stretch of beautiful beach. nine miles
in length. spreads itself in panoramic view
The cold winds OF winter effect no change AT
the Isle OF Palms. There 1t Is perpetuai SUM
mer. and the Pavilion converted into one grand
Solarium the building being entirely nclosed IN
glass during the winter season. while huge logs
OF oak. in spacious open firepIaces. furnish heat
an rho few Indictment days when winter Is king.
D.,.,ro &c the order OF the afternoons and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-01-08

Here are many places OF in
terest. FORT MOULTRIE. OF
Revolutionary fame. now oc-
cupied by United States Regu-
lars, fully equipped with mod
ern disappearing guns; the
new FORT JASPER. equipped
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Var: the great Mortar Battery. ana
, OF OsCEOLA. THE SEMINOLE
After half-hour's ride from
Charleston the ISLE OF PALMS
Is reached. Immediately connect
ing with the Passenger Station is
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-02

drew the curtains and there was disclosed
the bridal party arranged around an I'M
provised altar. The bride wore tailor
made travelling gown of brown cloth, and
carried Brides roses, while her sister ana
maid of honor Miss Emmie l.. Lavinder
wore a suit Of gray cloth. and carried La
France roses. Mr.. Samuel Summerheid
Lambeth, brother Of the groom. was best
man. Rev. S. S. Lambeth, the groom 8
father. performed the marriage ceremony.
He was assisted by Rev. Or. Paul White
head.
The ceremony over. Mr.. and Mrs. Lam
beth held a short reception TO the assem-
bled guests who shOwered their congratu-
lations on the happy pair. They then re-
paired TO the Union Station, where they
took the Southern south bound train for
Ashevlle y. c., where they will spend
their honeymoon.
Mr.. w. NJ. Stokes and Miss Agnes NJ
Morgan were united in marriage this
afternoon at 3 O'Clock at the home Of the
brides sister, Mrs. W. VI. STROLLER, No
50S Washington street. The marriage was
very quiet. only a few intimate friends
being present. There were no attendants
Rev. ". Ashbury Christian performed
the ceremony. The bride was attired in a
handsome blue taiiOr-made dress, with
hat and gloves TO match.
After the ceremony Mr and Mrs. Stokes
left for a visit Of ~ week or ten days TO
Portsmouth.
The bride IS a very attractive young
lady. and very popular I'm social circles.
The groom IS a well-known business man,
and Is connected with the Strother Drug
Company.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-11-02
HAPPY HEARTS
IN DAWILLE
Brilliant Wedding of Mr.. Penn and
Miss Cummings.
PRETTY LYNCHBURG MARRIAGE
Rev. Graham II. Lambeth Ncus "iss
Virginia Murrell Lavender-lhe
Ceremony Performed at Brides
Home-Othcr Weddings.
PRETTY LYNCHBURG MARRIAGE.

DANVILLE. VA. Nov. l-Special-lhe
Naln-street Methodist church was crowd
cd with people at O'Clock Tonight TO
witness the marriage OF Mr.. John PenDeF-
ton Penn. eldest son OF Air. James q.
Penn. and Miss Nellie Lee Cummings
daushter oi Mr. y. a. Cummings and
niece and adopted daughter Of MIR r. A
Scheduled. The secretary and treasurer Of
the Riverside Cotton Mills Company.
MARCH TO THE ALTAR.
While the great organ sounded the we'd
ding march the bridal party entered the
church in the following order:
First came Nessrs. George Malun anu
y n Esfes. ". O.. Penn and \. ~. keen,
II a schooldeld and Everett Hardin
attendants who were followed Oy '"-
bridesmaids Misses Annie Lee Penn anu
Naude BETHEL. Louise Dicks. OF kanole-
man. y. c.. and Mtttie Elii2tl, . Dalss
Halues. OF Winston ana Louise lN'D.i.'Y %,
and these were followed by Mlss DalSy
Scheduled and Mr w. 81. CAuih' anu anu
then came tie page. little MISS hll',e
Bland Sch1odeid. who carried lhe "eu-
ding ring on a satin pillow.
AS the above had taken positions about
the altar there was a pause, ana then
came the bride with her sister and maid
of honor. Miss Alice Cummings.
THE CEREMONY.
The bride was met at the altar by me
groom. who was accompanied by his
brother and best man, Mr. James G. Fem
Ir Rcv Or. William ". Leftwich, the
pastor Of the church, s0lemnly pronounced
the ceremony whicl made the happy
pair man and wife.
The bride wore an elegant wedoing
gown of ivory satin en- traine, trimmed
with Duchesse lace. and carried bouquet
Of Lilies of the valley.
The bridesmaids and maid OF honor wore
lovely dresses OF pink crepe de chine ana
carried white chrysanthemums.
Immediately after the ceremony an ele-
can't wedding reception was rendered at
the residence Of Mr.. John II. Schooiheld'
on Main street
This magnificent residence was haha-
somclv decorated for The occasion.
The newly welded pair left On the l2;@
vestbrled train for q two weeks tour
of the North. and then they viii go 10
Louisville 10 attend the wedding OF Mr..
George n. Penn. of Danviile, TO Miss Flor
| ence Toomey. Of Louisville.