Copy 1 r Swe 9 9 9^^ T HESE well-known and popular springs are situated in a level}- valle}-, en- sconced in the backbone of the Alleghany Mountains at an elevation of 2,300 feet, in the midst of the "Springs Region" of Virginia, celebrated for its beauty of scenery, salubrious climate, rich agricultural and grazing lands, and health- giving mineral springs. We are only nine (9) miles from Alle- ghany Station — the highest point on the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway — connected by an excellent turnpike. Visitors are met at the Station by agents of the Springs, who take charge of all baggage and conduct the guests to the Springs in stage-coaches or light spring vehicles, without delay or inconvenience, through picturesque mountain scenery. 3 fiiw-^r- ^•r VIEW OF SPRINGS JiMlVSiS* 'T'HE Analysis of the Sweet Chalybeate water, both by Rowelle and Professor = I William B. Rogers, demonstrates it to be the strongest Chalybeate water A i^nown to the world. It is stronger than the famous Powhon Spring of the Spa, of Belgium, that has the largest reputation as an iron spring in Europe; or the Pyrmont Spring, in Westphalia; the celebrated Congress water; the Sans Souci, Parks, Columbian, High Rock, Washington, Anderson Spring of our own country, or any other iron water that can V)e mentioned. The analysis is as follows: One Gallon of Water Contains : Iron Carbonate, . Iron Combined, Calcium (Lime Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, . Magnesiiim Sulphate, Silica, Sodium Hydrochlorate. Carbonic Acid Ga.s, Nitrogen, . . . . Oxvgen grains. liiM.'JT c. inch. 10. 2S grains. SO. A grand total of 200 grains of the finest Medicinal Mineral ingredients to the gallon. The temperature of the water. Winter and Summer alike, is 79 degrees Fahrenheit. 800 gallons of water a minute, or 1,152,000 gallons each day, is the flow of these remarkable springs. There are three springs within a space of ten feet, all emptying into the same basin. PROPRIETOR'S COTTAGE CbCrapeUtiC Proper-- \ physician win readlly appreciate the wide adaptability of tics of the lU^tCr « /v ''^"^ water as an adjuvant in the treatment of a large class of =^^=^=^=^=^= diseases that would be incurable with medicine alone, but bv taking prescribed medicine in conjunction with this water, both internally and externally, a cure may be easily obtained. The analysis shows this water to be an alterative tonic of the finest character, while experience of many years' duration has proven this to be the case. When drunk and bathed in freely the water opens the pores of the skin, removes impurities of the blood, arouses torpid and sluggish secretions, stimulates the nervous and arterial system, thereby causing pains and aches to disappear and a feeling of renewed activity to take place. It restores lost vitality and revives the debilitated. The appetite is increased, digestion assisted, and sweet refreshing sleep is enjoyed by the nervous. Disease SUCCCSS"" it is impossible to enumerate all of the diseases to which this water fUllV Created « I ^^ applicable. It may be said to act as a powerful tonic in all cases of z= general debllitv, to assist in the cure of cholera infantum, or anv "^ catarrhal condition of the stomach and bowels. Remarkable cures of long standing and seemingly incurable dyspepsia have been made. As a diuretic, it acts quickly and freely. In any disease of the liver (not organic) or kidneys (except dia- betes insipidus) it has a most salutary action. L,adies suffering from menstrual derange- »^y^-:j "^""■J^!^ i%IM LAWN AND LAWN TENNIS inents are greatly benefited and cured by drinking of and bathing in these waters. Cases of sterilit}', seemingly incurable, have been cured here quite frequentl}^ Any one suffer- ing from malaria in any of its forms is always benefited by a visit to us. Drinking the m^tCr « npHE Sweet Chalybeate-Water is pleasant to the taste and has no -s.^A- ■fc^A^a^-b-.^^&.ge. 1 disagreeable odor whatever. The large amount of gaseous constituents make it far more palatable than ordinary drink- ing water — it has a decided mineral taste. The water may be drunk ad libitum by some, but invalids had better consult the resident physician, who will instruct them how much and when to drink of the water. The proprietor, at large expense, has piped water from a delightful spring to the hotel, and guests who do not wish to drink the mineral water may drink of this cool, sparkling, and pure mountain spring. Besides having hydrants at convenient distances in the hotel, there are hydrants of this water on the lawn. It is also served at meals. T" BdtbitIA Pool * 'T'HE two large enclosed bathing pools with cement floors are our most popular attraction. Both ladies' and gentlemen's pools have polite and efficient attendants in charge. Nothing more delightful can be imagined than a daily plunge in this health-giving, exhilarating water, so freely charged by nature with carbonic acid and other gases. As SOO gallons of water each minvite flow 9 VIEW OF LAWN AND COTTAGES from these springs at the delightful temperature of 79 degrees Fahrenheit, it will readily be seen that the bather is in a constantly flowing stream, and not bathing in standing water, which is not the case with bathing pools generally. After experiencing the glori- ous sensation of a plunge bath in our pools, one feels a delightful sensation of languor and contentment creep over them. Both mind and body are refreshed and rejuvenated. All of our guests are enthusiastic in their praises of our splendidly appointed bathing pools. Special hours set aside for children. KCSidCnt PbySiCidtt « 1~^^- J^*^- EGERTON CANNADAY, superintendent and Surgeon- ^^.^^^^_tj^^ I y in-Charge Sheltering Arms Hospital, Paint Creek, W. Va., formerly resident physician Fauquier White Sulphur Springs, will be resident physician. He is thoroughly familiar with the therapeutic uses of mineral waters. PlWSUrC Resort* npHERE are four requisites that must combine to form a perfect ^ = 1 health and pleasure resort, viz.: Climate, Water, Amusements, and Good Hotel Accommodations. At the Sweet Chalybeate Springs all of these important requisites are to be found. (Climate* \.T^ more delightful climate can be found anywhere than we enjoy from the first of April until the first of November. The mean temperature for that period is about 60 degrees Fahrenheit. * 11 ■yu_ i>^&":^^*: '"^Ig FALLS ON THE LAWN We always enjoy a pleasant, cool breeze, day and night. The days are not too wartn. while the nights dnring the whole summer are cool enough to require the use of a blanket on beds. Guests should come supplied with plenty of wraps. m^tCr * C^ WEET Chalybeate Springs water, as will be seen from the anal3-sis, is unsur- g&- g& ^ ^ J passed by any in the world, and is a natural remedy prepared in nature's own laboratory for the cure of all diseases. It has a pleasant mineral taste, and has no disagreeable odor whatever. We have also piped to the Hotel spring water that is free of minerals, pure and delightfully cool. Che Best Carbonated mater ^ ^ amuel o. l. potter, a. m., m. d., m. r. c. p., ^^::&^^:s.^^^^^^^r& 1 Loudou, fomicrly Professor of the Principles and Practice of Medicine in the Cooper Medical College of San Francisco; author of the "Quiz-Compend of Anatomy and Materia Medica;" "An Index of Comparative Therapeutics;" several articles in Foster's "Practical Thera- peutics," and "Speech and its Defects;" late major and brigade surgeon of Volunteers, U. S. Army, says in "A Handbook of Materia Medica, Pharmacy, and Therapeutics," eighth edition, 1901, page 93: The fr* use of carbonated mineral waters is of service in gout. At many European spas the course of treatment is largely based on the use of carbonic acid administered in the forms of baths and inhalations, as well as by the ingestion of the waters containing it. Bathing in the natural carbonated waters is sometimes beneficial in catarrh, gout, rheumatism, aniemic amenorrhtea, and leucorrhcea, the gas acting as a gentle stimulant of cutaneous circulation, and promoting slight diaphoresis. 13 Mii ^■^'.^^^JrT ' 5 ^i,-;/^;: »■■■ ,:. ■ . •? ■ M'-ALK TO SPRINGS On page 91 of the same book, in giving a list of the strongest carbonated mineral waters in the world, we find: Apollinaris Neuahr, Prussia , , 47 cubic inches of carbonic acid to the pint. Sellers (Nassau, Germany , . . . ;!0 " " " " ' Sweet Chalybeate Springs, Virginia, . . 13 " Consequently, taking this eminent authority as a guide. The Sweet Chalybeate Springs is the strongest carbonated mineral water in America. JIttlUSCtttCntS * 'T'HE amusements indulged in by our guests are varied: Tennis, Bowls, -^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ I Billiards, Pool, Riding, or Driving may be enioyed by some, while ^^9^99^1,, f \ 1 41 A- \ ■ others prefer to explore the surrounding mountains, or to roam through majestic forests, or to fish in the adjacent streams that abound in trout. We have secured the services of a first-class orchestra, which will play for the dancers at night, also give day concerts on the lawn. We have churches of several denominations in tlie neighborhood, but, as a rule, have services ever}- Sunday in the Ball-room. W Bflf « T 7^ HAVE a nicely conducted bar in connection, and keep in stock a fine lot of liquors, wines, etc. ^«^J ^y^. -%*/ FIRST AND SECOND COTTAGES A Cilery * A ^VELL conducted liverj' stable will be supplied with a number of horses suitable for riding and driving. The remarkably fine mountain roads in our vicinity offer rare opportunities for viewing beautiful scener}-, unsur- passed in this country. [)Otel, Cottages, and Grounds *'•••■" i li i4 1 V- "*•,-;.-,>; ;i -^ '/fo(/^- HILL COTTAGE Per day, $2.00 RatgS: Per week, $10.00 to 12.00 Per month of 28 days, 35.00 to 45.00 Weekly rates will be charged for anytime less than a month. Children under ten years of age, half price, if their meals are taken in the ordinary, otherwise they are charged full price. There will be no exceptions made to this rule. White and colored servants, according to accommodations. Our charges are moderate, but the cuisine will be kept up to the standard of any Summer resort in the mountains. Imputes to Sweet Chalybeate Springs From New-York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, two trains run daily by way of the Pennsyl- vania to Washington, thence Chesapeake & Ohio to Alleghany station. The F. F. V. Limited, with through Pullman sleepers, leaves New York 4.Vi p. m., Philadelphia 7.31 p. m., Baltimore 9..')0 p. m., and Washington 11.10 p. M., and arrives Atleghany station 6.49 A. m. The day train leaves New York 8.55 A. m., Philadelphia 11. .^3 A. M., Baltimore l.-lii p. m.. and Washington 3.00 p. m., arriving Alleghany station 0.45 p. m. Passengers by this train change cars at Washington. Parlor cars New York to Washington and Washington to Alleghany. From Norfolk, Old Point Comfort, and Richmond, there are both day and night trains for Alleghany station, via Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. Seaboard Air Line and Coast Line passengers from Southern points connect with these trains at Richmond. Southern Railway passengers from Southern points connect with these trains at Charlottesville. 19 STABLES From Louisville, Chesapeake & Ohio trains leave daily at 8.30 a. m , and G.UO p. m., and arrive Alleghany station 10.00 p. m., and 7.05 a. m., respectively. Louisville & Nashville, and Illinois Central passengers from Nashville, New Orleans, Memphis, the South, and Southwest points, connect with these trains at Louisville. From Cincinnati, Chesapeake & Ohio depart daily at I'i.Ol noon, and '.).10 p. m., reaching Alleghany sta- tion at 10. UO p. M., and 7.05 a. m., respectively. Queen & Crescent pas.sengers from the .South connect with these trains at Cincinnati, or with the Louis- ville section at Lexington, Ky. St. Louis, Chicago ic Western and Northwestern passengers connect with these trains at Cincinnati. Passengers from St. Louis, Chicago, the West and Northwest connect with Chesapeake & Ohio train at Cincinnati. All Through Trains on the Chesapeake A: Ohio route are equipped with handsome day coaches and the finest Pullman .sleepers, vestibuled and electric lighted throughout, and all meals are served in C. A; O. dining cars, which have a record second to none. 5.fi:W-^^ri u.sj.-'v-jTji •ijisyye^ We have a nice store in connection, where guests can buy hammocks, bathing outfits, candies, etc. There is a comfortable hotel at Alleghany Station, the point of disembarkment for this place, where guests who desire to stop over night can obtain good accommodations. For Further Information, Address B. F. EAKLE, Manager, Sweet Chalybeate, Alleghany County, Va. PARTIAL VIEW OF LAWN AND BUILDINGS CHESAPEAKE & OHIO RAILWAY MAP SHOWING ROUTE TO THE SWEET CHALYBEATE SPRINGS. egAVER DAM FALLS