Modesto is situated at the terminus of the Visalia Division of the C. P. R. R.
The Ross House, also the Yosemite Stables were built by F. H. Ross, almost exclusively for the accommodation of Tourists, and no pains will be spared to make their visit to the House, or transit to the valley comfortable and pleasant.
THIS HOUSE is fitted up in superior style, and is now open for the reception of PERMANENT AND TRANSIENT GUESTS. It is built in modern style, and the rooms are large, airy and pleasant.
THE BAR is well supplied. THE TABLE shall be second to none in the State. The farming community will find at this House the best of accommodations at reasonable prices.
This Hotel, first-class in every particular, is the leading house in this city and one of the best hotels on the coast.
THE BUILDING is a large, three-story, fire-proof brick, situated in the center of the business part of the city, well ventilated, supplied with water and gas, perfectly arranged with a view to comfort and convenience, containing sixty three rooms, elegant parlor, pleasant reading room, first-class Bar and Billiard room, Hair Dressing Saloon and Cigar Stand.
THE ROOMS, single and en-suite, are large, with high ceilings, well ventilated and elegantly furnished.
THE TABLE is supplied with the best the market affords, prepared and served in first-class style.
A LIVERY STABLE is connected with the Hotel. Splendid carriages are furnished upon notice at the office.
OMNIBUSES convey guests to and from the Hotel to cars and steamers, free of charge.
STAGES from the city leave from this Hotel.
Tourists, visiting the city, are shown every courtesy and attention in all departments of the Hotel.
Are manufacturing Writing Inks of different colors, equal if not superior to those of Eastern or Foreign manufacture.
1st.--That it will not corrode or clog the pen, but keep it always in a bright, clean condition.
2d.--That there is no sediment that can settle and impair the color.
3d.--That it flows freely from, and is of a rich, deep color as soon as it leaves the pen.
4th.--It is not affected by acids, as an acid that would remove the ink will eat up the paper.
5th.--It cannot be washed off with water.
6th.--It is a California production, and the manufacture of the same keeps thousands of dollars in the State, that have hitherto been sent abroad for Ink.
