The Maryville times. (Maryville, Tenn.) 1884-1944, 1890-04-02
A Trip to Montvale Springs.

A Trip to MontVale Springs.
Teusday morning, March 25h,
Rev. Kaull and the writer, started
on hors back to make visit to
Montvsle Springs. The morning
was bright, the air was pure and
bracing, and our steed's in finest
trim. We sped our way along over
hill and vale, admiring the country,
the timber, the old marks of FORM
er occupants; and most Of all man
sowing oats carrying a wash boiler
containing the oats. On we went
coming to knebs, cascades, and the
beautiful mountain rill which comes
noisily down. At II a. IN. we came
to the noted springs and pulled
reins asking for dinner for two and
provender for our horses. Soon the
bell tapped, announcing dinner.
We were conducted to we'll laden.
ed table, where we partOOk with a
relish the much needed aid. We In.
quired the way up the mountain
where we might look down upon
the sights beneath-On being direct.
ed we mounted and began without
a guide to wind our way up the
steep and rugged mountain side,
after an hours ride and walk we
came to the famous rock called
"LOok Rock" some 1900 feet above
the level of the surrounding coun-
try and 5000 feet above sea level.
A dizziness came over us caused by
the difference of the atmosphere on
the mountain top and that below.
After a few minutes rest we climb
ed to the top of "Look Rock" and
took a view of the country below.
By the aid Of a field glass we were
enabled to see for miles, constitut-
ing a sight, that the weary timer
ents will not forget. AS we admir-
ed nature the question II all men
could see this sight, would any one
say there is no God? In visiting
many places Of grandeur we never
saw one equal to this.
Natures God has woven a gar
ment which adorns the invisible In
this mountain scenery. An odd
picture might have been obtained
of two big school boys rolling huge
boulders down the steep, and laugh
ing as they jumped like scared
rabbit through brush to the foot o
the hills. After an hours visit w
commenced our return, safely
reaching the Springs, in an hour
In the midst of a shower of rair
and the entreaties of the hospita
BILE owners of Montvale Springs w
consented to remain over night
The sun coming out beautiful w
took our course to the noted sprin,
and drank a hearty draught of tn
healing waters. The beauty Of thi
, resort cannot be told with the pen
but can only be appreciated b.
those who see 1t, and the grea
effect the water has on the hums
system can only be known by tn
afflicted. It is warranted to cur
dyspepsia, and stomach troubles
The location of this resort Is fndee'
grand, being hemmed in by larg'
range of the Chilhowee Mountains
. on the east and a large spur on tn
west. The writer has travelle,
over much Of the country and new
er saw such natural facilities for
, beautiful home and location for
resort.
BY laying u pipe from the side q
the mountain to the location of tn
Springs water can be obtained q
: the hight of $50 feet for house use
at small cost, which will Away
! be fresh and pure. Forty acres Q
land east Of the Springs, will b.
laid out in May, after the mos
: modern plan for residence city lott
: and will b. sold to the highest bid
der in June. A splendid induce
: ment is hereby offered to all VIII
: want a home in splendid climate
1t is a lamentable fact that so fe,
of the afflicted reach this great rem
: edy for so many of the ills of tn
: body. A railroad is being planne
: to Montvale, and If successful vii
: make this place one of the chic
, places in the county and in Eas
I Tennessee.
: The next morning after bein
' conducted through the building b
g the genial owners, we took our de
: parture for our lodgings, and arriv
, ed safe. We are under lasting obi
cations to Messrs. Sims and Birk
l for their hospitality and generon
treatment and venture the cOnclus