Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1904-09-01
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Years and years ago, when odsetown was
teeming with life and activity because of the
various industries that were in operation in
and about the place, it is not likely that
much thought was given to the towns flu
ture as q resort for visitors from the nearby
cities in the hot summer days. All the seem
ic features that are 80 much admired and Ell.
loved a, the present time, were here but it is
very evident that if the mountains and valleys
and glades called forth any expression OF ad
miraiion, it was from the limited few who
were of aesthetic taste and somewhat senti-
mentally inclined. The tanneries and vats,
the ore banks and furnaces, the factories and
fields demanded and received the best atten-
ton of the citizens Of that time.
Bereft of many of her former enterprises,
Thu,mont has forged to the front in the past
decade in new light, clothed in all the beau
ties of natures matches garb. Beautiful
for situation" she is demonstrating year by
year her claims to be Chased among those
places known as delightful and health.giving
summer resorts and today she occupies no
mean place in the catalogue.
Chimney Rock, Shpley's Observatory, the
Falls, Cold Spring, Wolf Rock, Gum Spring
Sandy Hole and dozen or more hooks and
emnences far from distracting scenes, have
proven more inviting to tired nerves and
wearicd brain, than many of the more popu-
lar advertised resorts with the ceaseless
crowd and noises, defeating the purpose for
which many leave the business and profess
ional lite 10 the city, viz: to obtain rest and
to recuperate.
Within easy reach of Gettysburg Battle.
field and Penmar, both by rail and carriage
surrounded by beautiful drives and walks,
and with the aforementioned hooks, Thur
mont Is becoming a veritable Mecca for sum
mer visitors and this season finds her with
larger number than ever. Two hours from
Baltimore, three from Washington and five
from Philadelphia, eliminates the fatigue of
long, tiresome railroad journey and lands
one in veritable garden spot.
All the comforts, material and spiritual, OF
those who come are catered to. Modern
stores with modern goods, churches of eight
denominations where one is heartily well
coined, physicians of reputation, the most
representative lodges, two banks of solid
character, athletic clubs, etc, all offering in
ducements to visitors.
The most gratifying feature attesting to
the popularity of the town is the recurring
presence of "those who come back" Many
regard this as second home and each sea
son secs familiar faces, some having been one,
some five and more years, coming each year
with renewed pleasure to welcome scenes
and friends that have become dear. People
of the highest social standing have made and
are making this their vacation grounds and
their willingness TO assist In any movement
for the towns good cannot be too highly
commended.
| Many splendid musicians have sojourned
here and have gratuitously and with pleas
ure assisted in the various summer enter
tainments given by local organizations de-
lighting all with rare voices and by excep-
tional proficiency In instrumental music.
All of this shows splendid spirit and speaks
we'll for the mutual understanding and pleas
ure of those who come and those who enter
tain.
This summer finds with us army officers
professional men including the clergy, the
bar, musicians and representative business
men and their famiies--all thoroughly en-
joyng respite from their labors. Will
the ever increasing popularity of the place
and the refinement and culture of those who
come we predict that in another decade
Thurmont will be known far and wide as ont
Of the best Of Maryland's summer resorts