Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1878-08-17

eat the simplest food without great IN
ternal distress and violent vomiting.
became incapable of exertion, even to
writing letters. Attention to business
grew irksome and finally too laborlous
to undertake. ! was depressed in
body, in spirit, and harassed with tho
fear that my trouble would become
chronic and incurable. | had taken
medicines without stint, prescribed by
an eminent physician, with no I'M
proyement. My friends suggested
change-some to the sea-shore, others
to some of the noted watering places
OF the interior. Remembering stay
of several weeks in Frostburg in Au-
gust, 1850, and the wonderfully recu-
perative properties Of the air and
water, then tested, | determined to go
to Frostburg.
Il reached here on the 18th Of July,
leaving my family to go to another
point they had selected. After three
days l telegraphed Mrs. Boothe that
| was SO much improved, and so COM
fortably situated, that If ahe was not
too far committed to the other place,
l would be glad to have her join me.
She did so at once; we have been here
ever since and will remain until some
time in September.
Il intended making the trip from
Alexandria to Frostbu 6 in one day,
but was SO Frustrated by the Journey
to Cumberland, was compelled to stay
there uItil next day. | an & strong,
robust man, yet, sir, if had been at
that time offered one hundred dollars
to ascend the steps to your office |
would not have attempted ii. | came
to Frostburc next day, and was we'll
cared for from The start. made free
use OF your air and water, and avoided,
Of course, these indulgences which ez-
rer;ence had taught NE wereirritat'ng
to the digestive organs. | soon found
that marvellous chan2e for the bet
ter was going on. | grew cheerful in
mind and my frame more flexible and
disposed to exercise. The painful
conditions with which | Lad been af-
ficted disappeared Neutrality-suspicious.,
ly, and rapidly regained my wontei
health, until to-day I am restored
man. Saving one dose Of pcpsin, Ia
ken Immediately after my arrival, all
this has been accom- Iished acithoat one
drop Of medicine, although I came we'll
stocked. rise early every morning,
walk a mile before breakfast, mile
after, and attend to business matters
with the usual pleasure
JoURNAL.-"You have doubtless
observed some agitation having in
view the erection Of hotel here for
the accommo1@. ti02 Of sur .Fnr visitors.
As business usa of long ri sue
! noecf,1 and extensive OH
IN, we would like an expression
/. Jvu5 u4e..v pom movement il
the direction we have indicated V
/ CAPT. BooTHE.-"As eaI' ae 1850
l proposed to citizens OF --.- day 10
invest $4,000 10 hotel, provided
they would put in $4,000. SO strongly
was impressed with the eligibility OF
this place in ali respects as a health
luI resort. To my surprise my propo-
sal was not duly appreciated, and 10
this day your people seem to take
their wonderful advantages as mat
ter Of course they appear to place no
| special value upon their location, sur
roundings and other rare contlibu-
tions Of Nature for development into
The hil hest social and pacuni ny utiI-
ity. | hink this Indifference unfor-
tunate, especially when | observe that
you are GJ's to avail yourselves Of so
many favorable conditions at hand
ready to De utilized"
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