The Plymouth tribune., 1902-12-25
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The Ross House.-A First Glass Hotel
Where Guests Receive Care.
tu Attention.

America is peculiarly Il land OF
travellers. Her intricate network OF
railroad lines, her lake steamers and
the innumerable vehicles constantly
i'm motion, all go TO show that the
American nature is locomotion. Still
people must rest at times, and when
away from home nothing is SO cheer
ing as tirst-clasS hotel.
That America has by far the most
comfortable hotels in the world is SO
universally admitted by travellers of
every nationality NJ argument is
necessary to its confirmation. New
York. Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleve-
land and San Francisco have all be-
come deservedly famous for their
excellent hotels, and although less is
known by the untlayeled public of
the hotels in our smaller cities and
towns yet in Plymouth.
THE ROSS HOUSE,
located on Laporte street in the buSi-
ness part of the city. j. b. Bowel,
proprietor. is well known to the pub
lie. For the information of the gen.
eral public. however, We will submit a
brief description of this hotel. feeling
assured that those who have received
its hospitality will bear us out in
what we claim for it. aS the best and
most popular hotel between Fort
Wayne and Chicago. furthermore,
these articles referring To the leading
business interests of Plymouth would
be Incomplete without a mention of
this hotel, for it forms one of the
prominent interests of active business
life in this city.
Mr.. j. Il. Bowel the proprietor has
conducted this hotel for period of
fourteen years, taking possession Of it
when it contained only seventeen
rooms, but through his untiring
efforts to please the travelling public
and his good management he has in
creased its custom yearly and has en-
larged the house to meet public de-
mands till it now contains IS rooms,
so of which are sleeping rooms, and
he has also provided it with modern
Improvements, and accommodations
for the comfort of guests. The house
is kept scroupulously neat, and a
hOmelike air prevails that is al once
noticeable. The house is heated by a
system of hot water and is lighted
with electricity. and provided with
hot and cold water
ITS ARRANGEMENTS.
On the first door there are a
large office. reading and writing room,
large reception room handsomely fur
nished: also parlor containing an up
right piano, and dining room that
will accommodate 100 guests at a Sit
ting. There are also three sample
rooms and a wash room ON this floor
The culinary department is equipped
with large modern range and other
conveniences. There are toilet rooms
on both floors and a good bath room
on the second floor.
THE SERVICE.
The dining room is attractivelY ar
ranged. The tables are laid with pure
white linen and handsome table ware
and the walters are experienced and
courteous. The Cuisine is excellent
and indeed has been caId TO adver-
tise the hotel, for the tables are pro-
vided with the delicacies and substan-
tials of the season. cooked in a man
ner to tempt the appetite, and no per-
son leaves the Ross House tables feel
ing hungry.
THE SLEEPING ROOMS.
The second floor is devoted To Sleep
in rooms which are well ventilated.
handsomely carpeted and furnished
with dressing case suites. The pro-
prietor knowing we'll that the weary
traveller always appreciates a good bed,
has provided the sleeping rooms with
spring beds, soft mattresses and clean,
sweet linen which is indeed inviting
to the tired guests. The table and
beds of the Ross House have become
deservedly noted through their excel
lency.
THE MANAGEMENT.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Bowel have a
wide acquaintance with the travelling
public: which places them in position
to know what they require, and they
use their best endeavors to accomo-
date all who favor the hotel with
their patronage. The clerks are also
attentive and well liked, and the
guests on leaying finds themselves
wishing there was many more as good
hotels on the road as the Ross House
at Plymouth.
The Tribune can cordially recon-
mend the Ross House to those who
visit Plymouth on business or pleas
ure, and feels confident that they will
find i'm If everv element of comfort and