The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1882-05-24
LEA'S SPRINGS.


Ailoh- All Ltlt summer tc'''i = slllu
watering places which lie around
/ Knoxville, Lca's Springs Is pare.
tically the nearest. This place Is
in Granger county, romanticaIly
situated at the base Of Chnch noun
tain. The quality OF tho water is
unsurpassed in the world for its
tonic and purifying properties. Both
chalybeate and sulphur waters
abound
One Of the peculiar attractions Of
the place is to be found in the beau
ties OF nature which a5ounI, being
so unusual that art has been but lit
tie used and could be Of little service
in rendering the appearance Of the
location more lovely than il is nat
urally. The scenery is wild and
grand. The springs are to be found
in a plateau at n considerable elc-
vation in a rarifcd and refreshing
atmosphere, pure and dry, vet sur
rounded on all sides by lofty peaks
and the most enchanting outlooks.
The range of mountains are so
situated that the brcczcs seem TO he
gathered up and passed through
this lovely vale continually. never
too strong. but constantly and softly,
and when the vallics bcloware swell
tcring in the sultry calm Of summer
the days at Lca's are delightful and
the nights sIecpful and invigorating.
The forests that surround this
locality protect the earth from the
bIistering sun aud promote the
cooling daws and soft showers that
secure health and cooling dcws and
soft showers that secure health and
comfort
The cquabIcand constant tcmpcra-
turc is peculiarly adapted to allay
the ftyorish consequences Of the
dusty and ovcrcrowded city and has
q Delightfully."- soothing effect upon
the nervous and exhausted, the de-
bilitatcd and respondent. Gooa
appctitcs, good spirits, and soft
sleep, are the first effects this place
following which comes the healing
and restoration to health and
strength.
No irritating Observance Of con-
venti5aality is cxactcd Of the health
and comfort seeker ut Lea's.
Courtesy, sociabiiiiy and jollity
are the order Of tie day.
In the way of real amuscmcnts
Lea's cannot be surpassed. In the
are some beautiful caves. /
The Tennessee river Is but short
where good fishing rowing
and hunting may be had by those
80 disposed TO amuse themselves.
Good driving and riding horses and
cquipagc are always to be bad at
the most moderate rates.
The buildings and grounds have
been thoroughly repaired and new
furniture, bedding, ctc.,put in. Moth
ing will be overlooked TO make all
who may visit Lca's comfortable.
TheProPrietor, Mr.. H. J. Hughes,
IS we.l-kuown incur city as a gentle
man of energy and fine business
qualities and esteemed for his refine
mcnt and sociability.
Mr.. il. also has an extensive and
favorable acquaintance in the lead
ing Southern and Eastern cities,
and he has the assurance Of a large
to visit Lea's this season.
Mr. Wm. e. Marshall, the man.
ager, has no equal for that rare
courtesy and atiaGiiity which puts
every one around him at ease. lie
is trGe gentleman IN all respects,
but as a host his qualities are trans
ccndent.
These gentlomen are we'll known
in our city and throughout East
They will make Lca's
unusually popular. Provis-
ions have been made for visitors to
leave Knoxville, NcMilIan's and
New Market by hack. Special rates
may be had from Knoxville by such
liverylrcn as run hacks from this
city. The drive IS just a good half
days distance from Knoxville.
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