The Diary: Pan American Expo

The Diary: PAGE. :4: Contd from P.I Sagertwon is reached, Off we go again and for miles and miles a magnificent valley is seen with its hills and its trees and dotted here and there with little farms. Creeks and other small streams tumbled down the ravines and flowed along sluggishly on the level. Venango. To the east was seen the picture of the blue sky, a line of green forest trees against the horizon, and in the foreground a large pasture field over which a large flock of sheep and cows wandered. Then followed a long panorama of rural scenes, to enumerate them all would fill a book as large as Noah Websters largest dictionary. Hot Air. To tell of every charming view also would fill many books. Again - hot air. A momentary glance out of the window on the right showed us the quiet little village of Cambridge Springs. -6- As our train drew into the station -5- , our attention was attracted to the famous HOTEL RIDER, -6- a handsome stone and brick structure opposite the depot. It stands far above and overlooking, the little town on a beautiful green, sloping lawn or knoll. In front are stone walks, which wind gracefully down through the lawns to the bottom of the knoll. This is said to be one of the finest hotels in Pennsylvania. Upon the floors are 5,000 yards of velvet carpets. All the carpets are of the richest velvet. Cambridge is noted for its healthy mineral waters.