Evening journal., 1901-07-22

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business men form colony
about which much of interest
may ye said. They occupy charming
homes, that TT into the landscape
as though. like the trees and streams
and halls about them, they always ssocd
where they now are. Every
situation IS convenient; every view a
beautiful one. What greater earthly
pleasure could be desired? To be at
the side OF the old ocean and have his
roar as a nightly lullaby. or in the
mountains over whose SUBMITS blow
refreahing zephyrs, means conse-
quent loss Of business opportunities.
The realization that they cannot
leave their varied businesses for a sea
son has caused them TO appreciate the
beautiful surrounding country, and by
establishing themselves there, they
have solved the problem OF how TO
make Summer life delightful while
close to home. They board the rapidly
moving trolley in the early morning,
and In short time are in their offices.
Early evening finds them again enjoy
ing rural lifs IN all its freshness, and
its natural beauties,
Up the Philadelphia pike, adjacent
10 the Chester trolley extension and
overlooking the placid clear waters Of
| the Delaware river, many Of the city
business men make their homes. Prom
inent AMONG them IS Henry L. Evans,
of the firm of Henry l., Evans & Co.
! The residence he occupies il exceeding
ly inviting, being surrounded by de-
| lightful situations. ltverythingi is typical
OF comfort To Summer in such home
must indeed be q luxury equal to any
offered by seaside or mountain re-
SORTS
Nearby is the old Graef mansion,
now occupied by Allan Spealman, u
the Speakman Supply and Pipe Co.,
and hla son. Willard A. Speak
man, Vice president OF the com
nany The house is attractive
because it conforms with the land
scapc. 1t looks as though it had grown
just where it stands. with the perfect
| iy fitting and beautiful natural sur
roundings.
Nestled on the ridge, where every
breeze is from tho river, IS the Grubb
mansion row occupied by the family
Of Charles w. Puseyi it is an ideal
| Summer home, not only because Of
its surroundings, but because OF it's
proximity to the city wherein Mr.
Pusey daily transacts business. The
dwelling is perhaps, the oldest in the
neighbcrhCOd
The home Of the late William c,
Lodge is attractively situated nearby
and is occupied by George Lodge the
well-known lawyer, who finds the old
mansion a convenient Summer and
| Winter home.
Many Philadelphians have pre-empt-
ed adjoining sites overlooking the
river on which cosy clubhouses have
been built, and in which they spend
much OF their time.
Near Bellevue is the Lore property.
which was occupied by Delaware's chief
Justice until few years ago. The place
( is occupied, however, and the grounds
are just as inviting as they ever were.
| Surrounding the house is a fine or
shard, in which the chief JUSTICE takes
great pride He also owns several
fruit farms i'm Maryland. and. although
he is busily engaged by Judicial duties.
he finds opportunity TO study peach cul-
ture, a profitable diversion, as the Or
chaids prove.
Coming in the direction OF Whining
ton is seen the picturesque settlement.
Holly Oak built on the hillside. whose
| Inhabitants have an unbr0kcn view Of
the river and It's panoramic beauty.
Here many of the men active I'm the
city business world make their homo,
some for the Summer and others for
the entire year.
| Among them are Herbert X Watson,
the druggist; w. " Bond and j. Allan
Colby. OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company; Charles J. Phillips and How
ard r. Wallace, president Of the Dia-
mond State Steel Company
Country life to Mr.. Watson, indeed is
a luxury, his home being one of the
prettiest. as well as best situated
in the settlement. He is interested I'm
bee culture, results of his labOrs with
these busy little insects being seen in
the numerous jars of honey which find
their way to Philadelphia
Continuing toward Wilmington is
seen Bellevue Hall OF William Dupont
q residence built after the design OF the
English Castle It's surroundings are
indeed beautiful, and from the place is
obtained one OF the best views Of the
river that are obtainable by Brandy
wine hundred people.
l Down toward the river arc the homes
Iof Henry b. and William Duncan. con-
gtituting the firm Of Duncan Brothers
Country life is no luxury to them
they having resided in Bellevue for
many oyars.
Between them and Gordon Heights
is a stretch of attractive country which
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