Boarding Houses, 1890 to 1894

Bradley Farm Boarding House, Eldred
Isaac M. Bradley, Proprietor

6 miles from Shohola. Conveyance, $1; 5 single, 12 double rooms; adults $6 to $8; children $4 to $5; servants $5 to $6; $1.50 per day; discount for season. Centre of trout, perch, and pickerel fishing; boats free; deer hounds and setters furnished; croquet grounds; headquarters for sportsmen; guides at hand; pine shade; 100 feet of piazza. Reference, Mr. James Smith, Cashier, Astor House, New York City.—Farmer, L.P., Picturesque Erie Summer Homes, N.Y., L.E., & W. R.R., 1890.

Wm. Hickok, Barryville
1 mile. 5 single and 6 double rooms; $6 per week; $1.50 per day; discount for season. Livery; good fishing.—Farmer, L.P., Picturesque Erie Summer Homes, N.Y., L.E., & W. R.R., 1890.

Ira M. Austin, Barryville
1 mile; 5 single, 3 double rooms; adults, $6; children, $3; servants, $5; $1 per day. Good livery and fishing; boats free.—Farmer, L.P., Picturesque Erie Summer Homes, N.Y., L.E., & W. R.R., 1890.

Lake View House, Highland Lake
Boarders wanted for September and October; fine locally; good fishing and hunting; terms moderate. For particulars address Myers, Mills & Co.—Brooklyn Daily Eagle, September 4, 1892.


Laurel Cottage, Yulan
Country board at Washington Lake; elevation 1,800 feet; no malaria; four miles from Shohola Glen; good fishing; boating and bathing; shady walks and pleasant drives; table well supplied with fresh milk, eggs, chickens and vegetables; carriage to take parties out riding; boats free to guests; terms $5 to $6 per week; children under 10 years of age, half price. For circular address: A.A. Hazen, Yulan.—New York Sun, August 27, 1893.

Highland Cottage, Yulan
Highest point on Washington Lake, boating, bathing, fishing, gunning; 4.5 miles from Shohola, Pa., $6 to $7; beautiful scenery; nice drives. Henry E. Wilke.—New York Sun, August 27, 1893.

Twin Lake House, Eldred
A select family house; elevation 1,700 feet; highest healthiest summer resort; beautiful pine groves, lake, boating, bathing, fishing, excellent cuisine. Accommodates 100 guests. Terms: $8 to $10 per week. W.H.C. Onderdonk.
Brooklyn Daily Eagle, May 20, 1894.

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