Democratic Sentinel, Volume 11, Number 16, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 May 1887 — Good News for the Afflicted and Weary. [ARTICLE]

Good News for the Afflicted and Weary.

The completion, May 15th, 1887, of the Orleans, West Baden & j French Lick Springs Branch of the Monon Route, brings the justly celebrated West Baden and trench Lick Springs into greater prominence, und within.an easy, delightful journey to both the wearied toiler, ;nd ih> invalid. For a period reaching back to anti-Stage-Coach-days, when Tippecanoe regained his vigor by drinking the waters of “Dry Lick,” as th-y were then called, these Springs have been favorably known for their perman nt curative qualities, being remarkably efficacious in all diseases of the skin, dyspepsia, liver trouble, rheumatism, Bright’s diser sa, and in fact all chronic complaints where a powerful tonic, ard alterative treatment is required. In later days when the hardships were a little lessened by stages, the locality became known as “French Lick Springs,” after the creek into which the waters empty. Invalids endured every hardship to reach the Springs, and were amply recompensed oy the almost instant relief afforded by these highly curative waters They are 10. ated ab ut eighteen miles north-west of Orleans, Ind., and the principal Springs are in two groups, situated about a mile apart, the group farthest northwest from Orleans being Known as “French Lick,” and the o*her group as “West Baden.” The medicated water percolates into huge basins of whetstone formation, thence flowing between soft, mossy banks to Lick Creek, and Lost River. At each group has been erected an elegant Hotel, capable of accommodating four hundred guests, and each hotel has been named after its respective group. The surroundig country is indeed a paradise for lovers of primeval nature, or devotees of the Rod and Gun. Through tickets can be purchased to French Lick and West Baden Springs of any Ticket Agent. For special rates and full description of the Springs, with analysis, etc., call on or address a»y agent of the Monon Route, or, E. O. McCor - Mick, G. P. A., Adams Express Building, Chicago.

Pretty Poll Once Mo^e.— Apropos of parrots, the people who own them and are accustomed to their noise and contradiction are seldom disturbed by them. A lady who owns one of those silly pests was entertaining some callers the other day, when Polly struck into the conversation from her place us ambush. One lady had just remarked: “So glad you w re at home today, Mrs. ” “That’s a lie!” responded a hoarse voice. The visitors started, but as their hostess seemed not to notice it, resumed the conversation. “I saw Mr. and told him to ” “Kiss me! kiss me!” screamed Polly.

“—say that I wdtild call soon.” “You’re another! Shut up!” yelled the parrot. At this juncture the lady of the house observing how disconcerted her guests were, and guessing at the cause, dragged Polly into sight The mischievous bird did not utter another word until the ladies rose to leave, when they were most affectionate and profuse in their farewells. Polly balanced rapidly from one foot to the cthei, gave a series of smacks, and in a tone of complete disgust, croaked: “You make me sick!” ——————■ Huntington Democrat: Secretary of State Griffin seems to have gotten his foot in it. He h«?s recently printed the acts of the General Assembl ‘of 1887 without publishing an abstract of the receipts and disbursements of the State Treasury as tne Constitution requires. This, it is said, makes the book worthless, and it will have to be reprinted, which involves no small amount of needless expense.