The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1915-01-29
Crab Orchard, KY.
Americas Oldest Watering Place.
Open February lst 1915.
EPSON HILL SANITORIUM.
Successors to the Splitter Sanitorium)

centuries, when the Indians roamed the will
of Kentucky and before the Indians the Mound Build
ers, before the Mound Builders, other and less
known race springs Crab Orchard gave their healing
waters mankind and made life longer and worth living.
When Daniel Boone bazed his imperishable trail from
Cumberland Gap the wlds of the then unknown West
Crab Orchard the first of
the tide of emigration 1t the of battle and DEATH
outrage but emerged from the
of the frontier period became, not city, hardly town
but always a watering place. 1t became the gathering
place of the early settlers the camping ground of the pio-
neers LATER the for the old time slave holding plan
entire South. In modern days it remained
ever, a watering place.
springs and varieties of
ter all healing all worth long trip 1t has the
bamy famed Kentucky blue grass country
located the edge of the Appalahans sight of the foot
hills of the Cumberlands.
Epson Hill is located the Lancaster turnpike two miles
from the village of Crab Orchard, and of this wonder
full mound pregnant with Natures remedy stands the
EPSON HILL SANTTORIUM. 1t is quiet beautiful and
cessabe; commodious steamheated well ventilated, ele
gany furnished splendidy managed and has cuisine
excelled.
The Sanitorium is equipped for the treatment of all
classes of suitable institutional attention Espec
tally prepared handle of epilepsy neurasthena
Tor nervousness asthma, bronchitis hay fever rheumatism,
chorea chronic affections Of all kinds The practice of
medicine is regular complete all respects. Especial
emphasis is laid upon detecs baths massage and other nat
ural methods of relieving diseases without the of Drugs
however treatment is available and drugs used
where indicated and capable and regular practon
is in attendance at all times
The bath department splenddly equipped and
affords baths all variety including shower st, tub
needle percussion douche plunge ffo DOUGH- auson and
Others embracing all character of packs and charge of
a competent for males and lady for females.
The manual department offers massage, medical gynnas
tics spinal adjustments Tor chiropracc and other forms of
where Indicated In general this Santorum is pre-
pared handle all classes of except those of cona-
gious epidemic
EPSON HILL SANITORIUM affords the secluson of the
hills, freedom all undesirable noises; clear pure air. good
and attention that might be obtanabe city hospital
1t is located miles from the village of Grab Orchard lis
miles southeast of Louisville the Knoxville division of the
Louisville and Nashville railroad 1t offers telegraph and tele
phone connections and daily mails.
Situated top of this wonderful Epson Hill, it affords
of wide scope of country, resu eye and
peciay pleasing and comfortable for the i'll and irritable
The medical department OF this Sanitorium under the
direction and control of Dr. j. Edmson, regular prac-
fessional standing
Mr.. Wood of Michigan the active manager
ton is courteous kind and aable gentleman will
that be done for the welfare
The rates for board nursing are reason
able and will be quoted application.
For further information address
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