The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-13
H- SUMMER hESOitIS
JORDAN ALUM SPRINGS,
ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, va.
MAJOR @. b. LUCK, MANAGER,
formerly of Spotswood Hotel, Richmond, Va
DR J. EDGAR CHANCELLOR.
Resident Physician

This summer resort will be open for the recep-
ton of guests JUNE 10, 1878. 1t is situated in
Rockbridge county, Va, on the line of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio railroad, eight miles from
Goshen and five miles from Millboro', from
both of which stations o line of coaches will run
direct to the Springs, connecting with all pas
senger trains on said railroad.
MEDICINAL WATERS.
In addition to the Alum Springs, Tone of
which has been analysed by Professor Gillian,
of the Virginia Military Institute, and said by
him TO be essentially the same as the celebrated
water of the Rockbridge Alum Springs), there
Is situated on this property. at a short distance
from the hotel, bold
CHALYBEATE SPRING,
recently analysed by Professor Mallett, of the
University of Virginia, showing in the traces
found of arsenic and copper distinctive feature
peculiar to itself among the waters of the noun
tains of Virginia, and found elsewhere, as vet
only in a few of the celebrated waters of Ger
many. Attached also to this property is the
famed
IODINE ALUM WATER,
which has been analysed by DIR. Aiken, OF the
University of Maryland, and pronounced by him
to be superior to any water of its class of which
he has any knowledge. This water will be fur
nished the guests at the Jordan Alum fresh from
the spring daily.
A SPECIAL EFFORT
has been made In the buildings and furniture of
same to make both the invalid and pleasure
seeker entirely comfortable The hotels and
ciDlhS are IurhIsneu entlfeiy new, with com"
plete set of cottage furniture in each chamber,
and on each bed will be found woven-wire and
hair mattresses; making the most comfortable
bed known. Water is on every floor of the
hotels and cottages, and the usual comforts that
attach to water In buildings; hot cold and
| shower baths, &c. We may mention especially
an improvement not usually found at watering
AN ELECTRIC BELL.
connecting each chamber with the main office.
THE USUAL ADJUSTMENTS
are provided for the enjoyment of all (; such as
boling-alleys. billiard-saloon, &c, which are
entirely new and furnished in the best style.
SCHOFF'S BAND OF MUSIC,
from the Naval Academy at Annapolis, has
been engaged for the season, which insures that
nothing will be lacking in this respect. This,
together with the largest ballroom in the
mountains of Vire inia, offers rare treat 10 the
lovers of the dance. In the parlor will be found
an extra size CONCERT GRAND PIANO, frum
the celebrated factory Of VIM knabe 4 60.
Messrs Pettegrew & Wright, Lexington, Va
Pos Office with daily mails, and an office of
the Western Union Telegraph company in the
main hotel.
re u TIE:
Via Washington, change cars at Gordonsville
Via Richmond, Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.
Via Huntington Chesapeake and Ohio railroad,
no change;
Via Lynchburg, change ears at Charlottesville.
MAIN HOTEL LIGHTED WITH GAS.
BOARDS FER day $40 per week, SIS per
- JOHN w. CAMERON, Proprietor,
3 land proprietor of Pulaski House,
Savannah, Ga.)
Send for circular containing ANALYSIS.
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