The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-07-25
ACTON CAMP MEETING.
The Cottages and Grounds Ready for
Reception of Summer Visitors.

The annual Methodist camp meeting at
Acton Park will open Friday afternoon at
230 o'clock. Though moving day is not
until tomorrow, yet the scene at the park
is fast assuming that activity and hustle
characteristic when Inc meeting is on.
There were, up to last evening, sixty-fve
cottagers on the grounds. A number of
them had been there since June 1. The
greater number. however. took possession
during the last week. The best of arrange
ments have been made by the railroad in
regard to transportation and moving bag
gage TO the park. Half rates will be in
force during the meeting. and all trains.
with the exception of the fast mail, east
and west, will stop there. There will be a
number OF specials running in addition 10
the regular trains. There are 1913 cottages
at the park. Most Of them are built on the
same style, being generally plain frame.
four-room buildings. The majority are
built of planed boards, painted. Many are
made cozy and comfortable by verandas.
Most of the cottagers intend to do their
own cooking. and for that purpose have. or
will take, oil or gasoline stoves 10 the park.
Groceries can be bought at the hotel, where
a large stock is kept by the manager. d.
W. Pierson. Acton is but short distance
from the park. and many cottagerS intend
purchasing their stock of groceries there.
In addition to these accommodations, spe-
cial Inducements have been offered 10 farm
ers TO bring gardenstuffS and poultry and
produce to the park and the farmers usual
ly take advantage of this opportunity in
large numbers To those who do not wish
TO be bothered with the taking care of
cottage. or who can spend but a short time
at the park, the hotel is a readily accept
ed convenience. The hotel is under the
management of d. w. Pierson. The build
ing contains forty rooms, OF which twenty
are now ready for occupancy.
The park is in excellent condition. The
management has had a number of men
working for several weeks repairing fences
and preparing the grounds The grass and
trees are green and foliage is thick. The
tall maple trees which were but striplings
two years ago are exciting the admira ton
OF all who see them. They were planted
thickly several years ago. and now are OF
the size where the GOODNESS and shade which
they give is beginning 10 be appreciated.
The tall and shapey beech trees. more
plentiful near the pavilion. also come in
Tor a great deal of admiration.
This is not the only source of pride to
the c0ttagers. As far back as the Oldest
can remember Acton park had a well near
the entrance that was known to contain
mineral substances. The we'll is not deep
but of late the presence OF minerals has
been marked. Some OF those who ought to
know say that If the well driven deep
er water that would surpass the Martins
vile liquid would be obtained There is
some talk of having the we'll driven deeper
and in case that water with paying mineral
qualities is obtained, bathhouse and other
like buildings will be erected.
The pavilion has not yet been put in or
der. All IL needs TO be so is 10 put new
straw on the ground There is no floor to
the pavilion but instead. straw is packed
down 10 a depth OF half a foot. Benches
are used for seats, and everything else Is
in accordance with this plainness The pa
vilion is said 10 be the coolest meeting
place in the central part of the State IL
will comfortably seat 1900 persons. During
the meeting single admissions Of 10 cents
will be charged. No will be allowed TO
leave the grounds and admitted again
except on the payment of an additional 10
cents. \ season ticket can be bought for
% cents. Many OF the cottages are still
vacant and can be rented for from "a 10 SIS
for the season In addition 10 this there is
an expense Of 81 yearly TO each cottager
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