The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-26
BLOOMINGDALE GLENS.
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Special 20 the Indianapolis Journal.
NEAR BLOOMINGDALE, Ind, July 25-
Not only do campers and visitors delight
in the rugged beauty of the rock canyons
with their fringe of ferns and purling
streams, but each year the fine old trees
on the camping grounds are more and more
admired. These stand as magnificent speci-
mems of the forests which once covered
this part of the State. Nowhere in Hoosier-
dom if, indeed, in the middle West can
these splendid poplars and oaks be sur
passed for size and beauty.
Among the seventy campers now on the
grounds are many former patrons as well
as newcomers. Each day brings many
transient visitors. Albert Sahm's family has
spent several summers here. Also Mr.. and
Mrs. o. M. Keyes, of Dana, Ind, have en-
Joyed many outings here. Both these fami-
lies are now settled here for the season.
On tuesday company of Rockville peO-
pie, Mr.. and Mrs. George Branson and
daughter, Mr.. ard Mrs. j. F. Wood Mary
+. ferguson and Hattie Wood and their
guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Adam Harmless, of
Mansfield, drove over and spent the day
here.
Camp Sunshine. in full view of the en-
trance trance gate. claims priority in the
cation, but also because it's owners, Miss
Alice Cullen, Miss Edna Shiel and Clarence
Cullen, of indianapolis, were the first ar
rivals who Will remain through the sum-
mer. Recently they entertained Mrs. r. r.
Shiel aud son Erwin, of Indianapolis, and
Mrs. M. Kelly and son Paul. of Rockville.
On Wednesday the campers enjoyed one
of Manager Houghkirk's fine hay rides A
party of about twenty young people, chap
eroned by Manager and Mrs. Houghkirk
drove to the Shades and Pleasant View, a
distance of fifteen miles. A thoroughly en-
joyable trip was made TO these neighboring
resorts.
An exploring expedition conducted by
Miss Matte Houghkirk was recently made
The tramp included visit to Gypsy Guch
the Narrows and other points of interest
returning by way of Rocky Hollow. The
line of march led across some wheat fields,
where for brief time some of the young
women assisted in stacking wheat. Later
the party received an invitation to dine
with a company of wheat threshers, but
they were compelled to decline and hurried
on their way.
Unusual interest has been taken in the
evening campfires since Mr.. Sahm's ar
the entertainment. Those individuals most
gifted in song and story have the places
of honor at these gatherings. Thursday
nights exhibition was voted the best of the
season. Among the musicians in camp are
Miss Edna Shiel, Miss Ethel Sahm, Miss
Laura Adams, Raymond Adams and Clar-
ence Cullen.
were Sunday visitors at the Glens.
Parkville was represented at this place
Sunday by a jolly party of young people.
A company of young women and men
from Mecca drove to the Glens last Sun
day.
l.. Rector and Ralph Sewers, of King
man. are still bosses" In JEFF Ham"
camp.
Misses Edith and Lizzie Pulliam of Mill
gan and party of young friends explored
the ravines last Sunday.
Mrs. w. s. wishard and family, of In
dianapolis. and Mrs. o. NJ. Pruitt and fam
ily are at home in Pruitt camp
Paul Newlin. Lester Chapman and other
Bloomingdale boys came out on their
wheels and spent an afternoon here :.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora league, and Mr.. and
Mrs. James league and their families, of
Marshall. spent Sunday here.
James Crane. of Clinton, will arrive Mon
day for a lengthy stay.
The party from Terre Haute making up
the Vickrey camp was recently joined by
Mrs. G. G. Holloway and son, also of the
Prairie City.
Mrs. Jocelyn Cartwright and Miss VIII