The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1916-11-17
CRAB ORCHARD SPRINGS

A recount of the attractions and
industries OF Crab Orchard would be
incomplete without special mention
OF crab Orchard Springs, the magni-
1cent hotel and sanitarium. under
personal management and direction
OF CoI. j. b. Willis who has been AT
the head Of the company owing and
operating this property. for the mast
- years, Or more The Gown of Crab
orchard has become better known and
more widely advertised to the world
through and ~ this one industry
than anything else. for rat.cntsE
GueSts-come here from all parts of
1he land spending, in the man, the
enCire summer, drinking the health
giving waters that nature sends forth
so aDundantly to cure the ills of
mankind.
The hotel is conducted on the
american plan and IT'S buildings arc
the largest Of the kind In Kentucky.
its capacity IS rcckonei az 800: vet
many times during the season it has
not been an uncommon occurrence
tered.
The hotel is brick structure
costing upwards of 100000. and
Ihree airy and commodious frame
buildings with wide balconies extend
ing thu full length f.vary room has
oeen newly renovated and provided
with hot and cold running water and
steam heated. Everything has been
done to make the stay of guests
pleasant. restful and beneficial Adj
Joining the spacious hotel grounds is
large farm and model dairy, thus
inSurlng throughout the wear a boun-
tl!ul supply of vegetables and pure
mix: The culinary department is as
good as can be found in any CITY.
me motel and springs are far
enough removed from the business
ana hustle of the town and railroads
10 make 1t an ideal restful resort.
Long distance phone, telegraph and
express offices are maintained on
the premises. A tennis court, swim
ming pool (70X30 feet), "a four-
acre lake, Is feet in depth with pleas
ure boats for the guest: autoesl sad
die horses and every form of ever
else and recreation can be had Of
Grab Orchard Springs. The ball room
is one of the finest with music bv
HNS'io n special ana dis
tlnctlve feature is the bath depart-
ment, which is in perfect harmony
with the general excellence of the
rest OF the establishment.
Baths are given under medical
SUPERVISION by a corps of trained at
PENDANTS. They consists of Turkish
steam, electric and shower. The medi,
email properties of The waters are nm
eXcelled. There are six springs
American, EPSON, salt, sulphur. mao
Aesla and chalybeate waters. Specia1
attention is given guests SUFFERING
from rheumatism and the sernn,
treatment has been used with won
dertul results. The sulphur and Crab
Orchard waters are especialIv oooJ
Tor all kinds of stomach troubles be-
siDes being general tonic and blood
purifier; the field magnesia snrinos
TOR female trouble. The genuine com
forts OF this hotel, the curative ouali-
ties of natures own waters and tha
pleasures and amusenents afforded
tend to make Crab Orchard the ideal
spot: The surrounding country is an
inspiration to the artist or lover of
nature, while the lake attracts those
inclined III to fishing and boating.
, The hotel is open the year around.
FOR rates, reservations, etc. a letter
to Col. j. B. Willis, secretary and
treasurer, will receive prompt atten-
ton.