Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-07-08
INDIAN SPRING.
Gossip frtm GeOrgIH'S Famous Re
sort.

INDIAN SPRING. GA, July Editor Morn
ING Nelcs Since the construction Of the new
line of railroad between Ma on and Atlanta,
which passes in two miles of this ancient re-
sort. the attention Of those who pstronizs
natures pharmacy has turned more largely
this way than for some years past. For many
years prior to the war this was one of the
most popular resorts in the State owing t.
its inaccessibihty. however, and the discovery
Of other springs nearer the lines of railroads,
its prestige of late years had in a measure
passed away. 1t is now probable that it will
regain its former position as health resort, if,
indeed. it does not eclipse its past glory. With
one OF the great trunk railway lines of the
South passing in a short distance, The main
drawback to its success aud popularity has
passed away. 1t is safe to say thst this line
will unite Macon and Atlanta nv the 4th OF
July, and then the spring will be in two hours
easy run of the former city, and but little fur
Their from the latter. The distance 10 the
spring from Macon is thtrtynin miles. and
from Atlanta fifty, ard the patI onage from
these two points alone will no doubt, be extern
sive But already there are visitors from S4-
vannah Augusta, Thomasville, albany, Haw-
kinsvlle and other towns of Southern Geor-
gia and the prospects are that the hotels and
boar ling houses of the village will be filed
with guests from all sections of the State.
At present there Is only an accommodation
tram running. winch IS unuef the management
of Mr.. w. V. McCracken, the contractor who
IS building the line. Though only temporary
arrangement. this train il decidedly better
than might be expected. It is under control
of Conductor Tom Ware, formerly of the Cen
tral. wLo. by the way, is one of the most eff
cient conductors aud courteous gentlemen TO
be found on any road.
Indian Spring. as its name implies, was dis
covered long years before this country became
the possession of the white man. It was Wis
tied by the whites as far back as 1918,
- kH.
has bsen a health resort. The sUriog
issues from a stratum of rock jutting from
the base OF a high ridge, which lies in the
forks of two small streams that unite short
distance below. From fsSure of this rock
the water, clear as crystal. flows out in a
small stream, at the rate of about one gallon a
minute So limpid is this water that but for
the sense of taste and smell the presence OF
sulphur could only be detected by chemical
analysis. 1t is acOgnized by physicians one
OF the best sulphur waters in the United States,
and Mr. Collier, one of the oldest citizens of
this locality, says he has never known il to
fail to he beneficial in any case where a SUI
phur water was desirable. A bath house has
recently been opened to the public. and now
hot sulphur, hot air and electric baths may be
had at the spriug.
Outside the healing virtues OF its water In
dian Spring offers no special attractionL
There are livery stables. but the surrounding
country is broken and rugged, ana the roads
bad The sight OF Towalingo Falls, eight miles
distant, though. is sail TO be well worth the
drive. Iher6 is a Ien-pln alley, ana Tor chill
dren revolving horses These, l believe. end
the list of diversions in which the fair sex may
participate. OF course, there are billiards,
etc, for the men. To be able to eat three
square" meals day with no after regrets
however, is in ifse'f no small attraction to the
average American Tbs fact is attested by
the large daily accessions to the numbers
already here.
Unlike some of the noted resorts OF the coun-
try there are no ''curiOsitieS" for sale here
but there is one curiosity IL the form OF a dem
tai office on vince This unique continuance
was designed and built by DR. Adair and son,
of TalbOtton, and is thought TO be the only one
Of the kind in existence. 1t is built somewhat
in the form of the animal cages used by circus
men, though larger and by no means so gaudy
Inside are all the instrumen and appliances
ordinarily found in dental offices. in addition
IT, consisting of six children, who live move
and have their being in it. The cooking is done
on kerosene stoves, beds and tables are let
down from the sides after the style of the Pull
man cars. and there are any number of little |
cupbOards shelves. and conveniences of Vari-
Gus kinds placed around
The hotels here. judged by the one at which |
your correspondent Is stopping (Colli4r's), are |
good. There is a string band engaged by the |
no ell for the season, and those so inclined have
ample opportunities to trip it on the light |
fantastic"
1 will venture so far into the domain Of poll. |
ties in closing. as to mention that the friends /
of Judge John ]. Hall of Griffin, are making |
every effort to run him for Congressman at |
large. He appears to have developed consid- |
cradle strength in this section, and has good |
showing for the nomination. L. W. S.