The Mail-Journal, Volume 6, Number 25, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 July 1969 — Page 4

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Spa At Wawasee Never Materialized

A Spa at Wawasee something like those in Europe was in the working at Wawasee at the turn of the century but it was never to materialize. It seems several mineral springs were discovered in the “Kettle” where Turkey Creek flows into the lake. This is about half way from the new Bay Point condominium and Morrison’s Island. The springs were on land that extended south from the mouth of the creek on Chief Papakeechie’s reservation. The Indians held a high regard for these springs for their medical value as they bathed in the water and also drank from the springs. A Mr. Hartzell boughj?the land in the 1840’s and built a hotel there. For some time the “Kettle” was called Hartzell’s Landing, but the name was soon changed to the more ideal Mineral Springs Park. Shortly before the turn of the century Mineral Springs Park was made up of a country store, a tavern and an amusement park, all operated by Mr. Hartzell. He reportedly brought the first croquet set to the eastern shores of Wawasee and had a fine snake collection to attract per-

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sons to Mineral Springs Park. Mr. Hartzell claimed to have a God-given power when it came to handling rattle snakes and was known to have worked'with the reptiles with his barX hands to the delight of his customers. By and by the property was sold to a Mr. Rollert who converted the buildings into an attractive country estate. a Mr. Rollert was a wealthy factory owner from Chicago who had spent several weeks each summer at Buttermilk Point before he purchased Mineral Springs. Today no one hears of the mineral springs at\ Wawasee or their medicinal value, perhaps they are still there or perhaps they are long since gone, at any rate they no longer receive the publicity they did at the turn of the century and the area where the park was once located is now covered with summer cottages and fashionable year - around homes. Here people work and play just as their neighbors at the old Buttermilk Point site and on Morrison’s Island do — swimming, boating, fishing and enjoying the good life the summer months and the hot weather of the past few weeks bring.

Scenes from the past. . . ONE OF MANY — The Sergent’s hotel on Lake Wawasee was just one of many to be found along the shores of the big lake after the area became a top vacation spot for the folks of the Indianapolis and Chicago areas. The scene above is of people relaxing under the cool shade trees on the hotel’s front lawn.

MBfc‘‘W-fe •* j”P* 6 wflbstSlSmiiA# »wMrk’jywWq w<pffwty~ MEgfr X - “ ■ _; gtk kJBr 0 rx jpfiUv., PEACEFUL RIDE — This man in his canoe seems to be enjoying a peaceful ride in one of the many tree-lined lagoons off Lake Wawasee. Today the shore is lined with summer cottages and homes.

Syracuse Lake Association Has Annual Meeting

One hundred and thirty attended the annual dinner - meeting of the Syracuse Lake Association held at Smith - Walbridge Camp Saturday evening. Ann Kocsis, the camp’s chef, renown for her cousine, plans weeks in advance for the annual treat to her Syracuse Lake neighbors. Neither rain nor heat curtail her efforts nor does inclement weather affect the number who annually line up for Ann’s delicacies. Adjourning to the auditorium after dinner, members enjoyed

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a short and varied program presented by the teachers and counselors of the camp. Superb baton twirls and musical talent brought rounds of applause. The young people endeared themselves when they closed with a humorous skit that left their audience in a roar of laughter. It was interesting to learn from Merl Smith that the young people coordinate their own programs without supervision. Frank Putt, president of the board of directors, presided flver the business meeting. Following the minutes and treasurer’s report, Richard Heyde, chairman of nominating committee, presented three new directors to be elected to the board: William Pipp for district one; Lester Lung for district two; Charles F. Kroh for district three. They were unanimously elected. This motion places William Pipp on the board as a three-year member. He had served part time, replacing Harry Alfrey when Mr. Alfrey resigned. Lester Lung replaces Richard Heyde and Charles Kroh replaces Frank Putt. Director David Stoops and wife Sandra had researched for interesting facts pertinent to Syracuse Lake. Compiling them, the Stoops distributed a seven-

category, seven-page edition entitled “Fact Sheet.” The subjects were then discussed: 1) Lake Water Levels, Dam Control, Water Flow; 2) Conservancy District; 3) Water Conditions — Pollution two kinds, two causes; 4) Water Safety, Lake Patrol, Conservation Department; 5) Directors and Membership; 6) Railroad Bridge; 7) Weeds. Mr. Stoops summarized the seven categories, giving suggestions for bettering lake conditions. Questionaires were distributed with alternative answers provided. The answers will be tallied at the next board meeting at the home of Frank Putt, Friday. Parking Tab Is Food for Thought For many car owners, especially in congested urban areas, parking has become more costly than many other items related to the operation of an automobile — including auto insurance. The Insurance Information Institute points out that the driver who pays a daily SI parking tab covering his eight-hour work day is out of pocket 5240, give or take a little, a year. In many areas, the cost of all-day paricing is a lot more than serves.

I” ' X _ w - . /Jjwr ;•! vX L1 ■ * * 1 ■ ' B TURKEY CREEK BRIDGE — Joseph Greer, Jr., 11, and Robert Wayne Cloyd, 9, are shown above as they cast their line off the Turkey Creek Bridge near the old Mineral Springs Park site. Fishing in the “Kettle” in the old days was reported good, in fact, the “Kettle” used to be a famous northern pike and black bass. Joseph is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Greer, Sr., of Hammond and Bob is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Murphy of Marion. All are summer residents of the Wawasee trailer park.

Bass Biting On Wawasee Field observers of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources report current fishing conditions throughout the State as follows: Northwestern Indiana Channel catfishing is very good at Bass Lake and in the St. Joe River in White and Carroll counties. Catfish are biting on worms and minnows in Tippecanoe River below Oakdale Dam. In Marshall county catches of suckers and catfish are coming from Tippecanoe River. Silver Bass are hitting minnows below Oakdale Dam. Trout line fishing is producing catfish at Lakes Shafer and Freeman. biting good on cata'pa and leaf worms in Lawrence Lake in 20 to 25 feet of water. At Cedar Lake in Lake county bass and bluegills are biting. Northeastern Indiana At Tri-County State Fish and Game Areas, bluegills are going for flies. Bluegills are yielded also at Waubee Lake, • Goose Lake, Beaver Dam Lake, Silver Lake, Muskellunge Lake and Lake Wawasee. Rock bass and large and smallmouth bass also are reported at Lake Wawasee. Silver bass are biting at Tippecanoe Flats. In LaGrange county anglers are taking bluegills at Big Long Lake, Pretty Lake and largemouth bass at Cedar Lake and Wall Lake. FAMILY REUNION HONORS GRANDDAUGHTER The family of the late Mrs. Catherine Beck gathered in the Turkey Creek conservation club house Sunday for a cooperative dinner and reunion honoring the visit to Indiana of a granddaughter, Mrs. William Butler, and three children from Caracus. Venezuela. 1969 Indiana State Fair dates — August 22 - September 1.

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