The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-04-08

Among the advantages of residence
in Raleigh is it's nearness to the Sraltb-
giving waters OF Fuquay Springs.
These Springs have had a local repu-
tation for many years. Before this ccun-
try was settled by white men the Sippa-
haw Indians had their camping ground
near these Springs and knew the cura-
tive value of it's waters. The postofiI.e
new at Fuquay Springs is called Sppa-
haw after the Indian tribe that had their
abode in that section. Aside from the
curative value of the waters, Fuquay
Springs is situate in one of the most
healthful sections of the State.
Besides the minerals in the bowels o.
the earth for the wealth of the Nations
an Allwise Providence, cognizant of the
ills that humanity was heir to, because
OF aisobedience, also put these waters
OF Ae.slts-giving and curative properties,
He did not forget the section near Rail-
oish as is evidenced by Fuquay Springs,
whose waters have been famous in their
curative properties in the Cape Fear
section, for a period Of more than a nalf
century. The waters of Fuquay are un
excelled in health giving blessings by any
waters on the continent. BY the open
ing up OF the Raleigh and Cape Fear rail-
! GiG tnlS IdulOuS UccH
brought within the reach of the people
and during the. approaching season a
stream of visitors will throng the thor
oaghfares and picnic parties will play
hide and seek in the virgin forests out
+ OF which these waters burst forth in
their eagernesscto reach and serve sick
and suffering humanity. The location
of the Springs is most picturesque, stu
in no
acres Of pine forest, not yet disturbed
by the axe of the woodman. The soil
is sandy and porous, conducive to health.
To be theres through the hours OF the
day and the night imbibing OF those
laden perfumes of the pine, as waited by
zephyr like breezes. is consoling and re-
iuvenating even in thought. AS l write
these lines and in fancy sip OF those
waters. / take in the panorama Of forest
pinks and violets stray jessamine en-
Kinks and violetS. a stray jaSamine en-
twining some sapling and in the distance
methinks / hear merry voices of pic
nick-ers and the clink-clank of the old
COW bell and by Jove | feel new life
creeping DER me.
LitigatiOns, hindrances to development
have all been settled and the services of
the landscape artist have been called in.
Fuquay Spring herself, is taking on new
life The place is being laid off into
streets and lots and building after build
ing is being erected. Under the present
pans and management the day is near
at hand when old Fuquay Springs will
be one OF the most charming resorts of
this section of the State. In the plan
beautiful park is contemplated, sug-
sestsng a suburban resting place. In the
srrangement care will be exercised that
tAe natural beauties Of the place will not
oniy De preserved but beautifed On the
grounds there are number OF boarding
house accommodations while, by next sea-
son il Is the purpose of the manage
ment to erect on the square reserved
near the Spring Park a hotel. commodious
and OF modern architectural design and
equipment. Upon the crest of another
eminence not far removed from the hotel
site, another square is set apart as
site .or a sanitarium where invalids can
secure quiet and comfort and proper
I medical care.
The bowels OF the earth seem laden
with health giving waters. Recently DR..
4 sexton, in boring for water for his plan
ing N.4sl AT the Cepot struck a reservoir
Of strong mineral water that on anal
ysis proved TO be an almost perfect spe-
cStc for rheumatism and diseases of the
SKIN. So, here in the sandy, piney woods,
section OF Wake county, within twenty
three miles of Raleigh, ARE natures
curative agencies for sufferer. from dys-
pepsia kidney trouble and rheumatism.
Or. Sexton, who owns these springs of
wonderful curative properties, has long
f... ~. thAi, m
connection ne is supported by many other
excellent physicians. More than that:
there are many people who have been
cured by the use of this water AMI they
gladly testify to its value. 1t is des-
tined to have wide sale. Quite a num-
Der of Raleigh people have built cottages
near the Springs in order to enjoy the
health giving water
A TRADING POINT.
Already there are quite number OF
mercantile houses making Fuquay
Springs a convenient trading point for the
Buckhorn section and all along the Cape
Fear.
MANUFACTURING.
With the dawning of the twentieth
century and the new order of things Flu
quay Springs starts life anew in manu-
featuring way with a large lumber mill
and a plant for the manufacture OF
spirits, tar and creosote. Other enter
lrises are in the near future.
COTTON MARKET.
The fields near are productive in the
feecy staple. and already considerable.
cotton is being marketed.
SUMATRA AND CUBA TOBACCO
Find every encouragement in the adap
liabilities of the soil and much OF this
species OF the weed is being grown in the
vicinity.
CHURCHES AND SCHOOLS
The management are planning for rhe
erection of several church buildings and
the establishment of a good school.
THE RALEIGH AND CAPE FEAR
RAILROD.