The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-06-21
JORDAN ALUM SPRINGS,
RooKBRIDGE COUNTY, VA.
MAJOR @. b. LUCK, MANAGER.
formerly of Spotswood Hotel, Richmond,
DR.. j. EDGAR CHANCELLOR.
Resident Physician.

This summer resort will be open for the recep-
ton of guests JUNE ID, 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 q 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, Zone of
which has been analysed by Professor Gilham
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 short distance
from the hotel, bold
CHALYBEATE SPRING,
recently analysed by Professor Mallett, of the
University of Virginia, showing in the traces
found ofarsenie and copper distinctive feature
peculiar to itself among the waters Of the noun
tains OF Virginia, and found elsewhere, as yet,
only in o few of the celebrated waters of Ger
many. Attached also to this property is the
famed
va IODINE ALUM WATER,
which has been analysed by DR.. Aiken, of the
University of Maryland, and pronounced by him
to be superior to any water of its class of which
nished the guests at the Jordan Alum fresh from
The spring daily.
A sPEClALEFFoRT
has been made in the buildings and furniture of
| same to make both the invalid and pleasure
seeker entirely comfortable The hotels and
cabins are furnished entirely new, with a 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
boiling -alleys, blliard-saloon, &c which are
entirety new and furnished in the best style.
SCHOFFS BAND OF MUSIC,
| from the Naval Academy at Annapolis, has
been engaged for the season, which nsures that
| nothing win be lacking In this respect This,
| mountains of Virginia, offers rare treat TO the
lovers of the dance. In the parlor will be found
| an extra size CONCERT GRAND PIANO, from
! the celebrated factory of VIM. Knabe & Go.
| A complete LIVERY from the stables of
Messrs Pettegrew & Wright, Lexington, Va
| Poetotiice, with daily mails, and an office Of
| the Western Union Telegraph company in the
| main hotel.
ROUTES
| Via Washington, change cars at Gortlonsyille /;
| Via Richmond. chesapeake and Ohio railroad,
| Via Huntington, Chesapeake and Ohio railroad,
no change
| Via Lynehburg, change cars at Charlottesville.
MAIN HOTEL LIGHTED WITH GAS.
BOARDS FER day $40 per week, $75 per
| month.
JOHN w. CAMERON, Proprietor,
(and proprietor of Pulaski House,
| Savannah, Ga)
Send for circular contaiaing analysis. -
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