The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1883-09-11
L DORADO SPRINGS.
A Bazoo Reporter Visits. the
Famous Resort of c.
dar County.
And Gathers a few Items of
Interest for the People
Now on Earth.

Notes About Town-Sparks of
Fashion-Personal Points
AmusemeRts Etc.
Special Correspondence Of the Bazoo.
Ell DORADO SPRINGS, Sept. 6.
Never, in the history of FL Dorado, has
she enjoyed such boom as now threatens
to sweep down upon her. Els not one of
those excitable booms that carries the
mind beyond the power of control, and
ment on imaginable banks vi black dia-
monds, and branch railroads. but it is a
boom of real wOrlh-6rm as the rock of
Adamante and at solid as McDOnald's
chances for the next presidency. For
months and months past. real estate
has been steadily advancing here, aud the
demand for town lots unprecedented. Day
after day The stage rambles into the city
loaded down with visitors, prospectors and
capitalis,s-sOme to spend = lew weeks of
pleasure, some to rent, and others ~ buy
and build. To-day the mechanic and tine
mason, the paper hanger and painter are
all busy, and the lncessant hum and hustle
Of an active life, blending in union with
the cheerful voices of an enterprising peo-
pie, is indeed sweet music to hear. Look
at FL Dorado to day and note her progress
two years hence.
RANDOM SHOTS.
Ell Dorado supports nearly q dozen
hotels.
Ell Dorado has an artistic photo.
grapher.
There are two saloons here, but no
drunkenness.
-"Natures own work" is rather rugged
around the Springs.
j. j. Smith has just completed 6ne
residence in East Ell Dorado.
The Springs are ornamented with a
lamp and lamp post but not with light.
Visitors delight in forming groups and
having their pictures taken in stereOscopic
views.
j. E. Boyd, OF Appleton City, has pur-
chased six acres Of ground near the east
srring.
Ell Dorado is an excellent produce
market, and spring chickens are suffering
wings especially.
MIR. Dee Reese, of Warsaw, has pur-
chased eight lots here, and, it is thought he
will build ON them.
"A Mr.. Parks, of Lexington, and
VIM. II. Cock, OF Clinton, have made ex-
tensive purchases Of lots here.
There are entirely too many rocks ly-
ing around loose in the streets. Think of
the bad boy with the sore big toe.
-Messrs. Barber & Selby are right up to
the hub when it comes to fast horses and
fine rigs. See advertisement elsewhere.
-Messrs. Parham & Hardin are erect
ing a fine two-stOry brick business house
ON the corner Of Spring ami st. James
streets.
--Messrs. H. A. Strother and John Glib
son, the former from North Missouri, and
the latter from Texas, have rented the Ell
Dorado.
MIR. s s. Sruckey is the young, hand
some and accommodating proprietor of the
Exchange hotel, which he conducts with
credit to himself.
The requisite amount of stock has been
subscribed for the establishment Of bank
here, and in few weeks great need will
have been supplied.
The city hotel has been rented by par
ties from Jericho springs and Mr.. Wager
will retire, with his duties having been
honorably performed.
-Nessrs. Kelly & Shaw are completing
large and handsome livery barn, and as
they are gentlemen of vast means and
years of experience their teams and rigs
will be 6rst-class.
Mrs. v. A. Gahart, prcprietress of the
Gahart house, il doing an excellent bust
ness. Mrs. u. is an estimable lady, and
tries hard to please her guests, which she
does, in an admirable manner.
Mr.. H. H. Cruce, proprietor of the
springs, is doing "land Office business" in
the shipment of water. This water is in
demand all over the country, and is shipped
in barrels every day from 100 to 600 miles
from home.
Mr.. A. II. Cruce, publisher and pro-
prietor of the Ell Dorado News, is making
preparations for enlarging his paper. It
will be q seven column folio
with patent inside, and the name changed
to the Ell Dorado Democrat. Mr.. c. gets
up good paper, and is q jealous worker
for the prosperity and advancement of
everything around him. Success to the
Democrat.
The Semi Weekly Cyclone, in its last
issue, came out in . bold, editorial, de-
claring itself in favor of the republican
party and its principles, and promises to
work for that party provided -"
Newspapers should never depend on "par-
ties" to support them, else they may be
compelled to live on "bread and cheese and
kisses" Make your paper worthy of your
town and friends, and you will live on
roast beef and strawberry short-cake. The
Cyclone is an interesting sheet, and deserv-
ing Of success.
SPARKS OF FASHION,
Shell hats are rarely, If ever seen in
Ell Dorado.