Connecticut western news., 1907-04-04
BEAUTIFUL SHARON
lTPOSSESSES MANY ATTRACTIONS

"Sharon's Friend" Writes Enthusias-
 tically ofhis Native Town-Old Home
 steads Have New Owners-Summer
 Homes in Great Demand.
 Baker & Kirby have rented many cottages to our city guests and have applications for many more. A num- Der of larger cottages are required to acoomodate those who wish to make Sharon their summer home. We trust in the near future this ..demand will be met so that none will be forced to pass Sharon by. Many people bought old colonial homesteads. The old Governor Smith manor was thouroughly remodeled by our late and lamented Wilhelmenia Mynderse. The old King homestead that for century and a half, has been the pride of sharon passed to the owner ship of Mrs Barr of Brooklyn who is having many additions and repairs made and has removed buildings that would obstruct the north and western views. Many other old residences and land marks have been bought by men of means and others are sought for. It is pleasure to note in every case the original colonial style has been preserved should not Sharon be sought for by those who desire quiet and rest? We have no railroads or trolleys in Sharon, no manu- featuring, not mannfactory in town, therefore no whistles or ringing of bells to disturb the quiet of the beautiful will lage. We have all the modern improve ments for comfort and convenniece, an abundant supply of pure water and elec- trio lights. A sewer system Is nearly completed. It is being constructed under the able direction of T. H. Mo- Kenzie of Southington, Conn. who is also the engineer member of the state board of health The plans are for modern system of septic tanks and fill tering beds known to engineering skill. Again we feel that our high and graded schools are among the best in the state. We have fine churches and talented clergy. Then comes the natural ques- tion. ''Is Sharon healthy2" Decidedly yes. No levers, no malaria. Among the prominent surgeons and physicians who come to Sharon we may mention the name of Wm. B. Coley, one of the most noted practitioners who has bought one of the old homesteads- Others have joined him in the purchase of 8 large game and fish preserve and have erected thereon a club house. Dr. Shirley, the noted child specialist, has bought fine lot on Overlook Avenue and is to erect the coming season a substantial home.
 Dr. Ralph Ryan young and promi- nent physician who is on the New York hospital staff, belongs in Sharon. Our local physicians are among the best, although there is not much practice in Sharon Village They are frequently called to various other places and often to the cities to attend those who have learned there skill while here in Sharon.
 
 healthy place. Not only physicians come here but also the most noted clergy men, including Dr. Tiffany who has the old home lot and who always looks upon Sharon as bright place. Dr. Town send also has secured fine residence and comes to Sharon often to escape the noise and hustle of the great city. Our highly respected and eloquent Dr. Neis has also become resident of Sharon.
 In speech delivered some years since by the late Hon. John Cotton Smith on the health and beauties of Sharon, the speaker said in part: ''In the old world I have seen sunny Italy and France, Switzerland with it's fine scenery, Bo- livia and its towering mountains, ra- vines and broad winding rivers, but there is nothing that excels Sharon for health and beauty. Nothing is more grand than the western golden view of a November sunset from Sharon street. We feel that the grand old forests should remain as near as possible as we view them to-day. twhile these hills and mountain tops point toward heaven"
 Not one word should be said against the .beautiesIof other Litchfield county towns. Old Litchfeld township has a grand historic record, Salisbury has it's vast mineral worth, other towns have their granduer and beauty, but we believe that when it comes to real beauty, healthfulness and general desirability Sharon has very many advantages oyer the other places as summer resort.
 SHARoN's FRIEND
 Will Not Move
 There is no truth in the report that