The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-04

A Place Of Rest and Recreation for Mind and
Body in the Martin County Hills.
Special Correspondence Indianapolis Journal.

Special Correspondence Indianapolis Journal.
INDIAN SPRINGS, Martin Co.. Ind, July
cat is often asked. where is Indian
Springss Find Martin county on the map;
locate Trinity Springs" and about two
miles northwest of that rude resort you
will find it. You need not come here to
dress, as pride and fashion have no recogni-
ton. Mother Hubbards may fan the porch
floors without observation and shirt sleeves
and suspenders can promenade without re-
mark. People come here to have a free
and-easy time; to eat the same hash and to
drink from the same living fountain of sui
phur. Here you may play cards, roll ten
pins, pitch quoits, play croquet mingle in
old and young engage every evening, Sun
day excepted, till about II o'clock.
What kind of water is itf 1t is about as
strong as that of Martinsville, ana is
said to be more palatable than
that of French Lick or West
Baden, not being so pungent, but
getting in its work all the same-give it
time. One coming here with stomach.
liver, kidney, bowels, catarrh or functional
heart troubles will. after two or three days,
be surprised at his appetite, and gradually
will find that his disorganized insides are
beginning to harmQnize with each other:
and disposed to declare the strike OFT" and
go to work at the old wages.
What kind of spot IS Indian Springsf 1t
is very beautiful. Look from the lofty and
shady hill where the hotel is located in
perspective of scenery which fills you with
perpetual pleasure. A winding pathway
leads from the hotel to the springs at the
base of the hill, on the edge of Sulphur
but as full perhaps of angelic creatures con-
stantly descending and ascending for the
hfe-gIving waters.
What kind of fare does one geti Very
good, indeed, considering the isolation OF
the springs from any center of luxury.
supplied in abundance. viz, fried chicken,
and three times day if one wants it. The
best comment on the table is the tremend-
Gus rush towards the dining-roOm at the
one is afraid of losing a seat, but rather
because the appetite will bi6e no delay. AT
the sound of the bell every one jumps as il
from galvaAic shock, screaming, and
laughing; and jostling towards the tempt
There is a daily mail from Shoals, and
the little pOstoffice Is besieged every even.
ing for letters and papers from sweet
home" and answers are sent back by the
morning mail.
Who owns the springsi Alfred Guthrie.
an enterprising merchant AID farmer, re-
siding at Tunnelton on the o. & NJ. rail
road. He purchased the grounds about q
month ago of the Dobbins brothers, for
$4,000. The number of acres included in
the purchase is over two hundred, and the
round hill in the center, on which the hotel
is located, embraces an inclOsure of forty.
five acres. covered with beautiful and
shady trees. The proprietor took immedi
ate possession of the property, placing 1T IN
charge of his three sons-in-law, with Homer
Guthrie, his youngest son, stOre-keeper
When will the springs be connected with
the railway worldf In about month. The
long tunnel of the +. a. X: railroad. about
two miles from here, is about completed
and the cars will run within three-Quarter'
of mile of the hotel.
Notwithstanding the unfavorable wealth
er, the hotel keeps full to its utmost capac
ity. There is always some way of stOwinl
away any surplus arrivals till vacancie.
occur for better accommodations.
How about mosquitoes and other pests
There were some mosquitoes in June, bu
they have all died of: Perhaps the dragon
they no longer bore us with their serenades
We had good gospel sermon in the dane
ing hall, Sunday afternoon, from Rev. Mr.
Heavenridge. of Washington, Ind, which
was highly appreciated by good audience
The fact is, one should bring enough re
ligion with him to last few weeks, for
am sorry to say that preachers are scarce
1t is startling fact that after diligen
search on Sunday, not single copy of tn
Bible societies, please take notice.