Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 18, Indianapolis, Marion County, 31 May 1930 — Page 17

MAY 31, 1930.

WYANDOTTE IS SECOND AMONG WORLD’S CAVES - 23 Miles of Passageways ( Are Attraction for Many Visitors. Wyandotte cave, second largest in the world, attracts thousands of visitors to southern Indiana every ‘summer. It la located in Crawford county in the center of the extreme south•em portion of the state and is but a few miles south of Marengo cave. Wyandotte cave comprises fivedistinct floors and there are some twenty-three miles of explored passageways, with many unexplored caverns. There are three routes through the cave, either or all of which can be explored. The long route requiies five to seven hours, the snort route two and one-half nours and the old cave route three to four hours. Experienced guides accompany all parties. Wyandotte cave has been open to visitors with skillful guides and proper equipment since 1850. In the early times it was visited bj' President William Henry Harrison and the officers of his army, and since by many noted travelers, scientists, editors, professors, priests and statesmen. Wyandotte Lodge is located at the cave and is an ideal haven for tourists. It is anew resort hotel with all modem conveniences and

THESE BEAUTIFUL STATE PARKS EXTEND A HOOSIER WELCOME

McCormick’s Creek Canyon The park of 385 acres contains many features of beauty and interest. McCormick’s Creek runs for a mile and a half through the area, cutting into the limestone a great canyon as much as 100 feet in depth. A foot trail winds through the bottom of the canyon and is one of the spectacular walks in the area. Mothers with families cf children of any age find the service available at McCormick’s Creek Canyon ideal for their vacation purposes. A modern concrete swimming pool was completed in 1928 and is now the source of pleasure to thousands of park visitors. Arrangements for stopping at the Inn should be made by writing or wiring THE CANYON INN, M’CORMICK’S CREEK STATE PARK, SPENCER, INDIANA. Hotel Rates, $2.75 and $3.00 Including Meals CANYON INN Spencer Chamber of Commerce Spencer Lions Club / 11 1 ' 1 N The park is located on State Road 46 and lies only 63 miles from Indianapolis over the state road to Martinsville and Spencer, which is dustproof from Martinsville to the park. The park is widely used by Indianapolis people for pleasant weekends. Train service is available over the Pennsylvania to Spencer and thence to the park by auto livery.

Visit Spring Mill Park —Indiana's Newest Perhaps no project of the department has ever developed more interest and enthusiasm than the new State Park at Mitchell. When this property was first taken over, the department believed it had come into the control of 1,100 acres of virgin timber land spotted with a number of large and interesting caves. Upon further investigation this proved to be time to a most gratifying extent, but far more thrilling was the discovery of the historical significance of the Spring Mill village that once nestled in a secluded hollow in the heart of the area. The name Spring Mill has been adopted for the park. Surrounding the large stone mill (a three-story structure still standing) were found the foundations of numerous buildings that once constituted a typical pioneer settlement of the early nineteenth century. Lawrence County citizens are heartily co-operating in this development. By bond is3ue, the county procured the funds for purchase of a major part of the land and are now proceeding with road developments which will leave the park free of public highways. Take State Road 37 out of Indianapolis to Mitchell, Ind- Turn left at State Road 50 through Mitchell,! turn left at edge of town. Park is three miles east of Mitchell. J These Progressive Mitchell Firms Made This Add Possible. Alvey’s Grocery Terrell’s Case Terry’s Case C. & B.'Auto'Co. Burn’s Store Wilson Lunch Room Newmann Garage san roce 88 Standard Oil Cos. Agent Official AAA Garage Dale S Yard M. E. Barrett

Old Lanier Mansion One of Indiana’s Treasures The James F. D. Lanier home in the town of Madison is unique among possessions of Indiana. The famous mansion has been restored to its original beauty of exterior and interior. It was undoubtedly a veritable palace when it was built in 1842-44, for it remains an elaborate dwelling with great dignity and luxury of detail. It occupies all of a city block and commands a view of the river and the Kentucky hills James F. D. Lanier was one of the most successful pioneer bankers of Indiana, historically one of our great men. He had the usual courage to finance the state of Indiana upon its entry into the Civil war by a loan of approximately one million dollars without security. The famous house which he built was turned over to the state in 1925 and after a year's work upen restoration and furnishing was dedicated ir. October, 1928, as a state memorial. The house has been furnished as it was in the time of Lanier, with much of the fumisnings which were present at that time. It truly represents the home of a wealthy gentleman of the period. Much of the credit for the restoration, particularly for the magnificent way in which the home has been refurnished and decorated, is due Miss Drusilla Cravens, granddaughter of James F. D. Lanier. The house is open every day of the week, including Sundays. Tuesdays and Fridays are free days and the remainder of the time there is a small admittance charge. *

offers an ideal place for a vacation, situated as it is on a breeze-swept height overlooking a wonderful panorama. ' For those who love water sports Big Blue river is only a half mile distant from the cave. Here the bather may satisfy his longing; the fisherman may cast and test his skill among the game fish; and for those who crave the exploration of shady nooks and hidden wonders, boating is available. Pilot Knob, a towering peak, is one of the highest points in Indiana and is thirteen miles away. Leavenworth is a quaint old Ohio river town just west of the cave on Stats

Turkey Run Trails Await You Turkey Run Inn is the original State Park Hotel and has been noted for years for the excellence of its simple service. It has an overnight capacity of 150 guests in its two large brick buildings and cottages. The cottages contain sleeping rooms only. Its famous chicken dinners are served on Sundays. Reservations should be made to Turkey Run Inn, Marshall, Ind. In the park are 30 miles of foot trails which lead to the many points of scenic and historic interest such as Rocky Hollow, Turkey Run Hollow, Lusk House, Log Cabin, Log Church and Walnut Grove. 1 rails are plainly marked with numbers which are easily followed. Small trail maps may be had at the hotel. Running back from the creek proper are deep gorges cut into the sandstone at the time of the glaciers. These are characterized by high walls cut into rock, deep clefts retiring beneath the walls and the beauty of the many different types of plants and small trees which cling to the faces of the cliffs. Hotel rates are $2.50 to $3.50 per day, including meals. The park is reached ever State Roads 47 and 41. Tram service is available to'Y Marshall, Indiana, over the B. & O. R. R.. and thence services to the park three I miles by motor livery.

road No. 62, the direct route between Evansville and Louisville, Ky. One mile west of Leavenworth, on top of the plateau, is one of the two most picturesque views of the Ohio river as it pursues its winding course between Kentucky and Indiana hills. Millions for Roads The United States Bureau of Public Roads reports that state and local authorities all over the the country plan to spend more than $1,601,167,000 for highway improvement in 1930. This is $250,000,000 more than was spent in 1929. Kissing a woman is considered a great insult in Finland.

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‘KNOW INDIANA’ TOURSPLANNED State Will Sponsor Trips by Motor Coaches. The Indiana state conservation department will inaugurate a series of “Know Indiana Tours” to state

Fellow the Highways to INDIANA’S MOST SCENIC RESORT Hotel, Cottages, Free Tourist Camp. Amusement Pavilion. Oldfashioned SQUARE DANCES and the New Dances Every Wednesday and Satu-day Nights. Aunt Kate’s Famous Chicken D'nrers, SI.OO. Every Sunday. HIKING, FISHING, BOATING, SWIMMING Direction From Indianapolis; Follow Road 34 to Jamestown, thence to LADOGA. . ’ollow “SHADES” signs along road. Distance 54 miles. Summer Cottages for Rent Send for Free Road Map For Reservations and Further Information write J. W. FRISZ, MGR. SHADES, WAVELAND, IND. Telephone 22

parks and other points of interest in Indiana on June 8. The tour will 'he made Saturday afternoons, Sundays and holidays, varying in length from one to three days. Tickets will cover all expenses, including hotel reservations and meals. Each tour will be personally conducted by couriers from the state department. Transportation will be by motor coaches furnished by the Interstate Public Service Company. The first tour, on June 8, will be to Clifty Falls State park. Coaches will leave the Interstate motor , coach depot in Indianapolis at 8

Down in the Hills o’ Brown Rustic old Brown County with its beauty of natural scenery offers either an ideal trip for a day or longer. Rest, beauty, unspoiled color is h re in plenty, making this new state park one of the most popular in the state. This Ad Made Possible by These Firms: MELODIAN HALL CALVIN BROS. JOSHUA BOND NASHVILLE SERVICE STATION MILLER PHARMACY THE WRIGHT EATING PLACE DINTY MOORE’S CAFE BRIGHT AND BROWN MOTOR SALES C. R. ROGERS THE NASHVILLE STATE BANK—THE NASHVILLE HOUSE I The park lies within one-half mile of Nashville and only one-quarter mile south I the state highway, which bisects the county, so that it will be easily accessible to I I motor traffic.

Indiana’s First Capitol The first capitol of Indiana was at Corydon and there still stands in the open square the original State Capitol. It is an excellent building of typical pioneer architecture constructed of native stone. The state has completely restored the building until today it looks as it jdid when it was originally occupied. Under an elm tree about 600 yards from the statehouse, the Constitution of the state was drawn and the trunk of the elm is still standing. A few miles west of Corydon is Wyandotte Cave, the second largest cave in this country. There are eleven distinct floors and the passage way is thirteen miles in length. Wyandotte Lodge, 500 feet from the cave, is a modern, comfortable hotel designed to accommodate cave visitors. For rates write The Wyandotte Cos., Wyandotte, Ind. I Corydon and Wyandotte Cave may be reached by taking State Road 37 to Paoli, Road 150 to Palmyra and Road 35 to Corydon. j These Corydon Firms Made This Add Possible V. H. Bulleit & Sons Rosenbarger’s Restaurant Old Capitol Inn Corydon Republican The Corydon Democrat Drug Store H. T. Hudson Grocery Manuel Formsley Grocery Tne Wyandotte Cos. a- ... ' t ■■■■

o'clock In the morning, returning about 9:30 o’clock in the evening. Guests will be given opportunity to visit the historic Lanier home and the various scenic spots in the park, and will have several hours of

I ROCKVILLE The Gateway to Turkey Run A warm welcome awaits you at the gateway to Turkey Run State park. Rest, enjoy yourself with us on your way in or return. Will do our best to make your stay a pleasant one. BEN HUR RESTAURANT PARKE CO. GARAGE Real Home Cooking Glenn McNe j, Official A. A. A. Restaurant Owner BUICK SERVICE GARAGE HUGH MONTGOMERY “Years of Leadership” Guy H. Cornthwaite, Owner Furniture and Undertaking Coca-Cola Bottling Work* K. P. CRONKHITE Coca-Cola p j The Answer to Thirst Anywhere H. W. Shores, Prop. “A Good Place to Eat”

leisure. Dinner and luncheon will be served at a hotel. The all-ex-pense rate for this tour will be $6. A second tour will be made to Turkey Run. Sunday, June 15, and a third to Brown county and Mc-

Beautiful Clifty Falls Clifty Falls State Park includes 600 acres of wild, rugged and majestic landscape. Foot trails lead to all points of interest, winding through the bottom of a great hollow and along the side of the precipitous cliffs, giving ready access to the wooded ravines, the 'twenty waterfalls of varying size and leading eventually to the feature of the park, Clifty Falls, where Clifty Creek drops 70 feet from a stone ledge. At Clifty Falls we find the Ohio Valley at its finest. The view of the great valley from the headlands of the park is a great sweeping panorama with the Kentucky and Indiana hills rising on either side from the broad second bottoms. In either direction ; the river disappears beyond great bends. The park hotel, Clifty Inn, is situated on the crest of the steep slope, 400 feet above the river. Immediately below on the east lies the town of Madison. At your very feet is the river itself and on the west is the great mouth of the Clifty Hollow and in the distance the heights upon which Hanover College is situated. Hotel Rates, $2.75 to $3.50, Including Meals t 1,1 ■■■ Reservations for meals or rooms at the Inn “ should be addressed to Miss Della Lukes CLIFTY itfN, MADISON, INDIANA. The park is reached over State Road 31 to Scottsburg and 56 to Madiscn. Train service over the Pennsylvania from the north available to <' Madison, where automobile livery is always •> % available. Bus service on all highways. k/. * .

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Cormick's Creek Canyon state' tfark, Sunday. June 22. Reservations will be five days in advance and can' be made by calling or writing T. J, Gpfe, Traction Terminal TlCi-*t OffiCe. Indianapolis, telephone Riley 4501..