Arizona republican., 1902-11-26
DELIGHTFUL CASTLE CREEK
Colonel Frank Hatch Speaks of Ari
 zona's Famous Resort.

Colonel Frank c. Hctch returned on Monday night from weeks stay at Castle Creek Hot Springs. Colonel Hatch visited the springs first four teen years ago. Then the journey was something to be dreaded. The road was by the way of Frog Tanks and from that point the journey was over rough cobblestones. and the way was at times almost impossible. Now the railroad carries one to within twenty-four miles of the springs. and the rest of the trip is over road it is Q pleasure to travel The grades are easy and the route is scenic.
 Colonel Hatch was agreeably sur prised at the improvements that had been made at the springs recently. The new work is all modern. The building for the entertainment of the guests is handsome and will accommodate about 1G0 persons. There are electric lights and hot and cold water in all the rooms The hot water is brought directly from the springs and is introduced into tine rooms at a temperature of no degrees.
 The hotel is heated by a hot water system, the best in use, far superior ! brought from the springs. It's temper. ature is not sufficient for heating pur- poses, but it is easily and quickly brought to the required temperature There is perhaps no other hot water plant in the United States that can be got ready for service so quickly. There is also an Ice plant. and the plumbing is sanitary and up to date g- character of the place. Mir. Colhoun and his wife spare no pains to make the guests feel that they are at home. and the place at all times and in ev- cry detail is kept in the most admirable manner.
 There are at present thirty-fiye guests at the springs. They are mostly from Philadelphia, New York and Provi- dence, R. l. It was q matter of sur prise to Colonel Hatch that there were not more Arizona people. for there is not more pleasant resort in the Unit ed States.
 The hot water baths are worth trav- cling across the continent to take, and every year hundreds do travel across the continent to take them. The baths may be taken in the rooms of the guests
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 There is no more beautiful spot in Arizona than Castle Creek. There is none more beautiful in Colorado, the land of pleasure resorts. and Colonel Hatch says that when the fame of Cas- tie Creek spreads it will no doubt be- come one of the best patronized homes of those in need of rest.
 The natural beauty of the locality has been increased by the lavish out lay of money. Terraces have been built. lawns have been laid out and fountains have been created
 The guest of Castle Creek has many means of amusement. He need not all the time feast his eyes on the beauty of nature. There are delightful horse back rides and excursions through one or the most interesting regions of the territory. There is no lack of good company. There is nothing wanting to make time pass pleasantly. It is said to be q fact that all who go to the springs, say for a fixed time. always stay beyond the time or regret that they cannot do so.