The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-09-06
The St. Clair Springs.

The st. Clair Springs closes on Thurs
day, 9th inst, after a remarkably success
fui season. Although the resort was new
and unknown, and the season unfavora-
BILE on account of the late spring and cool
summer, yet within few days after the
Springs were opened as many guests APP
piled for quarters as could be accommo-
dated. The word went out that no more
could be accommodated, yet applicants
continued to press for accommodations.
and scores of persons and families were
turned away: There can be no doubt
but that the Springs this season would
have had 400 to 500 guests instead of 80
to 80, had accommodations for such num-
Der been provided. This is the more re-
markable because of the unfavorable
season and the universal experience of
other resorts of a dull season. When,
however, the advantages of st. Clair
Springs over other resorts are consider
ed, it is not surprising that this is true.
Nature has been lavish in bestowing her
treasures. No handsomer grounds and
surroundings a be found anywhere;
no finer springs, containing curative
properties exist. The improvements,
though limited in extent, ire well adapt
ed to the purposes intended, and if car
ried forward and completed there can be
no doubt but that st. Clair Springs will
at once become one of the most popular
and best ~patronized resorts in the coun-
try. 1t is near enough to Cincinnati,
Dayton, Springfield, Richmond and 9TH
er cities, for business men to come with
their families and run home any day in
an hour or two, look after business and
return, saving expense and DELAY of
eastern resorts. Shall the enterprise fail?
is a question for our people to decide,
and that promptly. The IS guests OF this
season left at the Springs and in Eaton
for board, washing, livery hire, cigars,
&C., not less than $1,000. What would
be the returns if the Springs had 500
guests and were provided with all the
additional and necessary Improvements
and appurtenances for their accommoda-
ton and patronage? Our business men
and property owners cannot afort to let
the enterprise stop. 1t has been suggest
ed that an incorporated stock company
be organized with a capital stock of at
least $4,000. A number of gentlemen
from Cincinnati, who have been patrons
of the Springs this season with their fam
lilies, say that if the capacity of the build
ing be increased so that they can bring
with them next year their friends, the
proprietors may draw on each of them
for 500 as a donation. Parties in Gin
%cinnati, Dayton, Springfield, Greenville
and Richmond, stand ready to subscribe
to the capital stock. There is not a bu-
siness man or property owner in Eaton
or vicinity bu. what could well afford to
take one share or more of stock. The
Springs improved to their full capacity
would be worth more to Eaton and vi
cinity than two railroads, and our people
are just beginning to appreciate this fact.
Let the money be raised and improve
ments commenced at once, and have the
Springs ready for the boom that awaits
them next season. Let a meeting of cit
liens be called, committees appointed
and GO TO WORK and good results will
follow, more favorable and remunerative
than even the most sanguine has dared
to anticipate.