Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1916-05-14
SUMMERTIME Isl
REASON FOR THE.
RESORTS TOOPEN

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Oh, yes, it's hot all right, but relief
may be found if you only take the
trouble to find it. With the tempera-
ture flirting around the hundred mark,
there is nothing quite so refreshing
as a dip into some swimming haven.
And Americus, unlike many cities, is
plentifully supplied with these spots.
Here in the city limits ic that pop
ular Prospect Park, under the man
agement of B. l. Mize. The pool at
this resort is full of water, which is
clear as a crystal. In addition to the
splendid swimming pool a large chute
is on hand for the convenience of the
public, and fine spring of artesian
water serves to refresh the pleasure
seekers. The people desiring to dance
have at their disposal large pavil-
lion, open on all sides, and with hard
wood floor Benches are placed all
around the park and a store is kept
open at all times. The hillsides offer
e@cellent sites for camping and many
have already announced their intention
CT pitching tents, and getting right
down to nature.
Out at Myrtle Springs, with Henry
Virgins as proprietor, magnificent
resort is the result of a winter spent
in thoroughly improving the springs
The swimming pool, fully as good as
can be found anywhere, is of con-
crete, with walks surrounding. Cot
tages have been built, and theirs have
been remodeled Electric lights have
taken the places of the gasoline lamps
of last year, and the place presents Il
beautiful appearance. l tbs rumorei
that music will be on hand every day
OF the summer for the hordes of
people annually visiting this place,
and the pavilion enlarged and repair
eG will be thronged with dancers
throughout the summer days. A spring
of good water is convenient for those
visiting the place An arrangement
with R. A Shy, the proprietor of
Americus' jitney services, will enable
all those without cars, who desire to
visit the springs, to make the trip
Magnolia Springs, near Plains, will
be the scene of much recreation dur
ing the hot summer months. This
popular resort is annually visited by
thousands, and this year it promises to
be more popular than ever. Improve
ments have been made during the
winter and the place shows the result
of the work done.
The sechool boys, who for nine long
months have been looking out of the
school-room windows in the direction
Of Muckalee, will have the biggest
time ever in the refreshing GOODNESS of
Reeds wash-hole, where malaria and
typhoid never enters. The place is
being made all over by the youngsters,
WHO every year make this place head
quarters, and when they complete the
work a modern swimming pool will be
ready for its summers work.
Still another popular swimming pool
is out at McMath's mill. This place is
the deepest in the vicinity of Ameri-
Gus. and it has been said to be the best.
THIS pool is used every summer, and
offers unlimited opportunities for long
distance swimming. There are compar
atively few snags, and as a whole the
water is warm. A long swim of half a
mile is possible in this pond, and
many are availing themselves of the
chance to test their endurance.
There are other places of import
ance where hot citizens can refresh
themselves, but with these five pools
all in god shape no more are needed.
The city is fortunate in being situated
so near such swimming resorts, and
no great amount of suffering when old
Sol comes out in all his glory, is nee
essary if a little time is taken to