A % ■jL. '^i^LX' >- * / *^^\W--?' 1 v^ ^•Vi lJ& s LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. %p,__ ... ©upgrigp fa. .... UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. DAILY TRAINS ST. LOUIS, KANSAS CITY & JEFFERSON CITY, CONNECTING FOR AURORA SPRINGS. FREE RECLINING CHAIR CARS, PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPING CARS, # PARLOR CARS ON ALL TRAINS. GUIDE BOOK -TO AURORA SPRI OF MISSOURI. A BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THEIR LOCATION AND SURROUNDINGS. ILLUSTRATED BY R. T. HIGGINS. 3 - Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1889, by R. T. Higgins, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington, D. C. HIGGINS & CO., Publishers. ST. LOUIS, MO \\ JLls PREFACE. Believing that the weak and afflicted need some lovely spot where a mild climate, pure air and efficacious waters can be had, we have published this guide, containing a few facts about a lovely place in the Ozarks. To the tourists who seek a Resort, with the benefits to be derived from medicinal baths and mineral waters, we commend the following from the pen of the eminent tour- ist, Bayard Taylor : " I have traveled all over the world to find in the heart of Missouri the most magnificent scenery human eye ever beheld." QUIDK TO AURORA SPRINGS, OF CENTRAL MISSOURI. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE COUNTRY. The country may be described as a succession of nar- row ravines, and well wooded, high, dividing ridges, run- ning in a general east and west direction, with beautiful streams of clear water winding through and cutting the ridges at right angles, forming narrow gorges, which have coursing down their sides sparkling rivulets and saucy brooks, fed by springs located on the hill sides that let themselves down to the valley below T by a succession of small cascades, that are lovely in their quiet picturesque- ness, without snowy peaks, yawning precipices or rocky canons. These ridges or mountains are carved through their entire length by water courses, and are serrated enough to lend a striking variety to the scenery, and charm the eye at every step. 6 A GUIDE BOOK TO The invalid and pleasure seeker may find secluded spots for whiling away the sunny hours, where either the landscape or the high over-hanging cliffs along the river banks will arrest their thoughts from business, and the grandeur and beauty of nature refresh their weary brain with scenes of nature's loveliness. That the Ozarks are rich in natural beauties and gran- deur, no one will deny ; and for those not having had the pleasure of visiting them, we quote the following from the pen of Bayard Taylor, the well known traveler, viz : " I have traveled all over the world to find in the heart of Missouri the most magnificent scenery human eye ever beheld." THE SPRINGS. These Medicinal Springs, on a spur of the Ozark Moun- tains, high above sea-level, are centrally located in Mis- souri, about 35 miles south of Jefferson City, on the Mis- souri Pacific Railway. They are called the Round, Bluff, Healing, and Bath Springs. Besides these, there are sev- eral others which have their special champions and admir- ers, for different diseases, included in which is a Sulphur Spring, located about seven miles further down the Saline Creek. They are situated on the southern slope of the water shed, between the Missouri and Osage Rivers, and are justly noted for their healthy location, sur- rounded as they are by pure air, a salubrious climate, and the most perfect natural sanitary conditions. AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 7 The curative qualities of the waters place these springs among the best in the world. Whether the wonderful cures that have been made by using these waters are the direct result of the medical properties of the waters, or on account of the waters and the perfect sanitary condi- ditions, is not known ; neither is it a matter of any import- ance to the Invalid who finds health at this resort. It is sufficient to know that cases have been cured by drink- ing and bathing in these waters, for a few months, that had baffled for 20 years the skill of the most expert physicians, with all the medical waters, medicines and healing mediums that the chemists of the world have pro- duced. It seems little less than a miracle that invalids, after suffering for 20 years and becoming helpless, should be restored to perfect health at these Springs without the aid of medicine ; but such are the facts, and the people are alive to-day, and if called upon or addressed will gladly attest to the cures. (See testimonials in back of book.) EARLY HISTORY. From the close proximity of the Osage Indian Trail to these Springs, which was on the ridge immediately south, and from the arrow-heads and spears found in the caves and under the ledges of rocks in the immediate vicinity, it would seem that the Indians were patrons of these waters at a time when the whole country was open to choice of locations; but the present occupancy dates from 8 A GUIDE BOOK TO 1880, when the Rev. Wm. C. Downing found these Springs while hunting. He drank of them and found that they possessed strong medicinal qualities, and from his re- port of the toning-up influences of these waters, many persons in the neighborhood tried their soothing virtues, and soon found that they were not only beneficial, but a positive cure for many diseases. The citizens were not unmindful of the demand that was likely to be made for * future homes. They laid off a town and incorporated it. No sooner had this been done, and the people had begun to build homes and improve the town, than the title of the lands came into court; and at the filing of a suit by Ex-Governor Anthony, of Kansas, for possession of the property, all improvements ceased, the people became alarmed and went to other localities, prefering to make a home where they could secure a good title. This suit continued in court until recently, and terminated in the establishment of the title by the Supreme Court of Mis- souri, giving the lands to the parties who laid off the town. During the years of litigation, many parties left and built up a business elsewhere ; but to-day we have a flourishing town. There are several stores and the neces- sary hotel and boarding accommodations for invalids, also hot, cold and steam baths at reasonable prices. Recent- ly a St. Louis company has purchased lands adjoining the old town, on which they have several excellent springs. Aurora Springs in addition to being a Railway Station, is a money order office, and is the largest town in the county. AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. -J < o 10 A GUIDE BOOK TO BEAUTIFUL LOCATION. The springs are located under a magnesian limestone cliff, at the eastern entrance to the park, and near the head-waters of the Saline Creek ; the valley of which is one of the prettiest in the state. The formation around the springs is a geological conglomerate, and from the finding of pockets of different kinds of minerals, one might easily imagine, without great effort, that here may have been located one end of the Creator's work-bench when he made the Universe ; all around is one vast irreg- ular upheaval of steep, rugged hills, the sharp backbones of which are wedged and dovetailed into each other at all angles ; here and there under shelving rocks may be found deposits of nicely cubed mineral, small pockets of pure cannel coal, and iron pyrites lying against slabs of magnesian limestone, as though they were bits left over in forming other parts of the world, and had been brushed off the work-bench into one confused mass. Certainly the ridges, the jutting rocks, deep depressions, fissures, sharp angles, the caves and different minerals warrant such a conclusion. CLIMATE. The Ozarks of Missouri, in which these springs are lo- cated, comprise the great magnesian limestone belt of Missouri, and are justly noted for their healthful climate— AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 11 especially is this true of the elevated portion of the range — and as these springs are located near a high dividing ridge, they have a dry, healthy atmosphere surrounding them, which together with the perfect natural system of drainage makes this one of the favored spots. The country around the springs gradually slopes to the southeast, and is protected from the cold winter blasts from the north and west by higher ground, while the cool breezes of the summer come from the south and west down the great Osage River valley. Its many natural advantages and attractions make this resort a delightsome home for the invalid ; no more healthful climate can be found than among these magnesian limestone rocks. Absolutely free from malarial influence, these hills and ranges invite a friendly visit. ELEVATION. The general elevation of the country is about iooo feet above the level of the sea, and from some of the elevated points a grand view can be had of the Osage valley to the south and west, while the grand divide between the Ar- kansas and Missouri river valleys seems to tower up into the clouds in the far south ; a more beautiful landscape is seldom seen. The location of the springs is far above the river-bottom lands, and has a light, dry atmosphere ; in fact, it is a beautiful, lovely country. 12 A GUIDE BOOK TO AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 13 ANALYSIS. The following is the analysis of the Round Spring, by Prof. Clifford B. Richardson, Analytical Chemist, De- partment of Agriculture, at Washington, D. C. : Number of grains per U. S. standard gallon : Ferreous Carbonate 5.13 grains. Calcium Sulphate 2.427 grains. Magnesium Chloride 6.949 grains. Sodium Chloride 4.009 grains. Lithia 1.43 grains. Ferreous Oxide .933 grains. Total grains per gallon 20.878 In the Aurora waters the several forms of iron, lime, magnesia, and soda are so well blended in nature's labo- ratory of mother earth that no chemist, however skillful he may be, can equal it. We honestly urge all invalids to give these waters a trial. PARTIAL LIST OF DISEASES CURED. The waters are curative of Rheumatism, Cancer, Dys- pepsia, Kidney Diseases, Chronic or Grantdated Sore Eyes, Scrofula, Dropsy, Erysipelas, Paralysis, Piles, Milk Leg, and the various Female and Nervous diseases. The wa- ters are highly tonic in their effect. They brace up the stomach, sharpen the appetite and induce sleep and rest. AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 15 NEW SPRINGS. Adjoining the town of Aurora Springs on the East, is a beautiful tract of land for building purposes, the part along the Saline Creek being level and of sufficient width for Park and Garden purposes, while the land on either side of the creek rises in a gradual slope, forming little knolls and lookout points by being cut through at right angles to the creek with small ravines, which afford not only a perfect system of drainage, but are lovely places for parks, public or private, having ample width for drives and walks to wind through them. This tract has been purchased by a company, composed mostly of St. Louisans, who contemplate in the near fu- ture the improvement of the property as a Family Resort and the building of a Hotel, the cut of which is on the op- posite page. Along the foot of the knolls and hills, and in the ravines, are a number of springs of sparkling water. How many of them contain medicinal properties has not been determined ; but the water of one of the main springs has been analyzed (qualitative), the result of which'places it among the Medical Springs of Missouri. ANALYSIS. Chlorine, Soda, Lime, Potassa, Alumina, Lithia, Iron, Carbonic Acid, Magnesia, Organic Matter 16 A GUIDE BOOK TO A RESORT FOR INVALIDS. These springs have no superior in their natural loca- tion, and their waters have proved a remedial agent for the afflicted that places them foremost in America as one of nature's restorers. Not only can the invalid have the benefit of the waters, but of a delightful climate. Cool evening breezes during the summer weather, and the ab- sence of the frisky mosquito, are sources of great relief to the weary invalid for a quiet night's sleep. Too much cannot be said in praise of these waters, for the cures they have performed, nor to induce those suffering from diseases that can be cured to come and try their efficacy. One of the objects of the author is to herald the great benefits to be derived by suffering humanity from living at these springs. It is impossible to portray on paper the enthusiasm of the invalids, who, after suffering for years untold misery, and being reduced to helplessness, when they realized that they were not only relieved but permanently cured. Such feelings can be shared in only by the sufferers and their immediate friends ; but the earnest, joyous life they now live can be attested by sending a letter to the addresses given in the following testimonials. If you are afflicted with any disease that is wasting away yonr vital energies, try these waters ; you can be no worse than hundreds of others that have been benefited or cured by them. A wider range of diseases have been cured at these springs than the chemical anal- ysis would seem to indicate ; but up to the present time the chemists have not been able to detect all the cura- tive qualities and gasses contained in this great Labo- AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 17 ratory of Nature, and many cases that have for years been treated with the best and most expensive drugs formulated by the chemists, and with the most skilled physicians to administer them, have, after lingering along for years without any good result from medicines, been permanently cured at this resort by simply drinking and bathing in the waters. Had some chemist furnished the medicine instead of Naturers Restorer, his services would command a fabulous price. No chemist has been able to analyze the waters and from it manufacture a water that will produce the same results. RESORT FOR LADIES. By reference to another page, in this book, headed To the Public, can be seen an offer from the citizens. This shows the confidence that our citizens have in the effica- cy of the waters in female troubles. See testimonials for the benefit derived at the change of life, where even after reason had been dethroned and they had been rendered helpless and insane, they have been permanently cured. " Those who feel the heavy hand of time " being placed upon them, and their looking glass revealing moth patches, etc., can by bathing in and drinking these waters so improve their complexion as to appear several years younger than their actual age. Young ladies, who by sickness or other causes have lost their youthful beauty, after the free use of these waters come out fresh 18 A GUIDE BOOK TO as a rose. For the grand climacteric change of life, these waters are very beneficial and often prevent long and dangerous spells of sickness. This critical period of a woman's life is pleasantly passed over by a short sojourn at the springs and a free use of these waters. FAMILY RESORT. No lovelier spot or quiet nook greets the stranger's gaze than this beautiful valley. The lovely drives along the high ridges or on the high rolling prairie, lend a charm that the weary children or invalids highly prize. Along the primitive roads are lovely shaded nooks and clear, sparkling pools of water, with bright shining pebbles covering the bottoms, where the little ones can chase the frogs and minnows, or gather ferns and mosses along the banks, and pass the day in a joyous happy glee that can- not fail to build up and restore their little frames to rosy health. Children have come here helpless invalids, and went away in a few months healthy, sound in body and mind, and the happiest children you ever saw. If you or the family need rest, or wish a quiet, inexpensive place to spend a few weeks or months, come to the Springs and make a joyous, happy home, where you can spend the day with the little ones in the open air in healthful sport. AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 19 KLINGER'S CAVE, OR THE ANCIENT GROTTO. This beautiful cave is situated on the right bank of the Saline Creek, one mile East of the Springs, on the south- ern slope of a thickly settled ridge. A picturesque road ENTRANCE TO CAVE. leads to it, along which the lofty oaks, silvery poplars, and the elms with their long massive branches, shade the travelers on their pleasure trips to and from the cave, making it a most beautiful drive. 20 A GUIDE BOOK TO The entrance of the cave is situated at an elevation of ioo feet above, and 400 feet back, from the creek. Pass- ing through a beautiful minature park, the visitor finds a large entrance or room, 30x50 feet, with a dark limestone ceiling 10 feet high. On thfe left of this mammoth room is a small ante-room, with natural seats, and weird shaped rocks. At the lower entrance is a subterranean passage about 18 feet wide, which is a grand miniature lake of sufficient depth of water to convey the tour- ists by means of a boat through the more beautiful portions of the cave. This boat will convey about ten persons with convenience. They pass through a number of small rooms, which tends to call forth words of aston- ishment and delight from the passengers. At or near the end of this long natural hall, with its marbled and artistic walls, you are carried into the room known as the butch- er's shop, where, in clusters, hang beautiful stelliform stalactites. Other curious formations adorn the walls in profusion, casting in the shade the draperies and designs of the Eastern Palaces of old, and the visitor's surprise and admiration is best stated in the language of Senator McGinnis, of St. Louis, when visiting this resort, he says : " Its grandeur can neither be written nor described." THE AURORA GAVE. About two miles from the Springs is a great curiosity and noted place of resort for visitors to the Springs, a view of which is given on accompanying page. This cave AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 21 has never been thoroughly explored, and only a meager description can be given of its extent. The cave is reach- ed from the Springs by a country road running within a few hundred yards of the entrance, which is on a hillside facing the South, about midway from bottom to top of hill, and is an opening about 25 by 60 feet. The cham- ENTRANCE TO CAVE. bers of the cave have a good width, and the cap-rock overhead, in the darkness, seems 100 feet above the floor, but is propably from 30 to 60 feet. The floor of the cave for the first half mile, is a blackish loam covering the rocks ; from there as far as explored it is clay and rock. In this cave hundreds of Indian implements, such as arrow-heads, 22 . A GUIDE BOOK TO spear-heads, bows and arrows have been found and car- ried away by the pleasure seekers. In the cap-rock over- head are many very pretty stalactites, although where they were within reach the prettiest have been broken off and carried away. About 400 yards from the entrance, at the first angle or turn in the passage, is a lovely drip- ping spring, the water of which is delightfully cool. It forms a small stream which threads its way through the chambers, out at the entrance, and thence down the hill side, which led to the discovery of the cave. The Indian implements are found near the entrance, on shelving rocks, while far to the rear in another chamber are to be seen a large number of bear-pits, and their tracks are plainly visible. It was once my good luck to visit this cave with some bear hunters and witness their delight as they inspected one bear pit after another; the intense in- terest in which can best be understood by bear hunters. SCHOOLS. There is no matter of greater importance to be consid- ered when seeking a location in town or country than that of school facilities. The hope of civilzation lies in the education of the young, and many parents in consid- ering desirable points, regard this as standing next to the question of health. That comes first, because without health all things else are of secondary value. When you come to the springs bring your children and let them at- tend school — you will find them efficient. There is a Public School, with experienced teachers to give the nec- essary instruction, where all the modern improved meth- AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 23 ods of teaching are used to keep up an interest and ad- vance the pupils to the highest standard. In addition to the Public School there are private schools and an Acad- emy, where pupils can receive private instruction in the Hvyv^s^t« W<^ s PUBLIC SCHOOL BUILDING. higher branches of mathematics and the languages. The Academy was established by Prof. H. L. Moles, in 1880. It is now conducted by Prof E. C. Mclntyre. It is the aim to make the schools meet the requirements of a family resort where the children may receive especial attention. 24 ' . '; A GUIDE BOOK TO CHURCHES HURCHES are well provided =~S3 for, and sustained by the citi- zens of this village and the sur- rounding country. The church ^organizations are kept up and the leading denominations of the country all have organiza- tions here, and some of them a building for worshiping in. While each denomination holds to its peculiar tenets of faith in religious teachings at the church, there is a Union Sunday-school, sustained by all the denominations, where a broad Christian spirit is taught for the up-building of morality, justice and right; and parties visiting the springs will find a welcome for themselves and families, where the hand of fellowship is extended to all. The church form- ing the initial letter of this paragraph was the first church built at the springs. FISHING AND HUNTING. A few miles to the south runs the beautiful Osage River, which is truly the fisherman's paradise. Not only is the fishing good in the river, but all the small streams mouthing into it are filled with game-fish of different species, and the " Osage fishing grounds," as they are AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 25 known, has long been a favorite fishing resort. Pic- turesque scenes and lovely nooks, where the limestone cliffs rise abruptly to a height of several hundred feet, greet the eye at almost every turn of the river. Life at the Springs may be either primitive, spent in camping out, hunting and fishing, or quietly and without excite- ment in the comfortable cottages. To the sportsman, this is a veritable park in the variety and character of the sport. Game of all kinds common to the Ozarks can be found. Deer are in abundance, also wild turkeys, quail, squirrels and rabbits, while ducks are to be found in their season. Mrs. D. J. Foley, of St. Louis, Mo., was an invalid for five years from kid- ney troubles and other ailments iricident thereto. She suffered intense pain, and a portion of the time was confined to her bed. The disease and pain rendered her very thin and nervous, and she could get no relief from medi- cines, although administered by the most skilled physicians in St. Louis. No money was spared to obtain the best medical talent in the city, but she grad- ually grew worse until she commenced to drink Aurora Springs water. Within two weeks from the time she commenced to use the waters "she was greatly improved, and in three months she was cured. To-day she is a strong healthy woman. Full particulars of the case can be had by calling on or ad- dressing D. J. Foley, 3140 Hickory Street, St. Louis, Mo. 26 A GUIDE BOOK TO A YOUNG LADY OF ST. LOUIS. Miss Minnie Harre, of St. Louis, Mo., was taken sick at the age of 14 years. Two years later she became a helpless invalid, and for eight years was confined to her bed most of the time. During these long years of sickness and pain, she was examined and doctored by more than twenty physicians of this city, both American and German. The case seemed to be a puzzling one — one physician declaring it to be dropsy, another consumption, another cancer of the stomach, another tumor of the stomach, while still another (that eminent physician, the late Dr. Hodgen.) pronounced it gall stone. With all that medical science could do, she still remained an invalid On several occasions consul- tations were had on her case, and she had the benefit of the best medical talent in the city ; but all were powerless to relieve her sufferings. Attention of the family was called to some very re- markable cures at Aurora Springs, and they resolved to take her there. She was carried aboard the Missouri Pacific train at St. Louis, and taken to California, a station on that road ; from there she was taken on a bed in a hack 25 miles to the springs. She commenced drinking and bathing in the waters, which in a short time made her deathly sick, and on three different occasions her mother thought her dying ; but in a few days she began to im- prove, and in six weeks she carried the water to drink and bathe in, from the springs, five blocks to her boarding house. She then commenced to cook and take care of herself. She remained eight months at the springs; returned home for four months, when she again returned to the springs and remained eight months, making sixteen months in all at the springs. That she was permanently cured, I need but cite the fact that since then she has become the mother of two children. She is a healthy, robust woman, and may be found with her husband J. K. Artz, at the little grocery store, No. 223 Plum Street, where the history of her life can be obtained. AURORA SPRINGS, MISSOURI. 27 A SEVERE CASE OF MILK LEG CURED. Mrs. Martha Kemp, of California, Mo., had been afflicted for 35 years with a very bad case of Milk Leg. Her leg was not only greatly enlarged, but discolored, and pained her so that she was unable to walk. She drank the water and bathed her leg, applying cloths saturated with water. She had a severe attack of nausea. The next morning it was found by actual measure- ment that her leg had decreased 1^ inches in size; on the second day all pain ceased, and in a few weeks she was cured, her leg resumed its natural size, and became strong and healthy. Numerous cases of from 5 to 20 years' standing have been cured at these springs, and as the waters have not in a single instance failed to effect a cure, the citizens make the offer "To the Public," found on another page. FEMALE DISABILITY AT CHANGE OF LIFE. Mrs. Louisa Miller was afflicted with mental derangement, about the change of life, and, Rafter an examination by a number of physicians in con- sultation, she was pronounced incurable, and certified papers, preparatory to sending her to Fulton Insane Asylum were made out. Her sons, hearing of the effects of Aurora Springs water on nervous diseases, St. Vitus' Dance and similar diseases, took her to the springs, and in two months she was cured. For particulars in this case, and similar cases, address her son, Herman Miller, Mayor of Aurora Springs, Mo. Address Mrs. Martha E. Stoneman, Kearney, Kan., for history of her own case, which was similar. SKIN DISEASES. Joseph W. Anthony, Aurora Springs, was cured in less than one month of a skin disease which had baffled the skill of the physicians for several years. Miss Ada Holstine, Medora, Osage Co. — Cured of scrofulous sore eyes of 20 years' standing. She had spent much money for the services of eminent physicians, but all was a failure. After suffering for years, and at times being blind, she came to the springs and was cured by use of the waters. Sarah Colvin was cured of scrofulous sores on the head, which had been very painful and annoying to her for more than two years ; — was cured after using the water two months. 28 ST. VITUS' DANCE, OR COREA, 'CURED. Miss Louella Davidson, a victim of this malady, was thought to be an invalid for life. As a last resort she was brought to the springs by her father* and was permanently cured in two months. For particulars address her fa- ther, P. J. Davidson, at Aurora Springs, or Dr. J. C. Riddlar, Kansas City, Mo DISEASED KIDNEYS # LIVER, ALSO DYSPEPSIA. E. V. Bland, Linn Creek, Camden Co., Mo., says: "When I went to the Springs, could eat nothing but a little bread and coffee. After 17 days' use of the water, pain was all gone and I could eat and enjoy almost any kind of food. Mrs. A. Fowler, of Cole Co., was cured in a few months of hemorrhage of the kidneys. ILL EFFECTS OF CEREBRO SPINAL MENINGITIS REMOVED. Willie Moore, 14 years of age, came to the springs with cancerous sore mouth, brain affected and paralysis of the left side — a case of 13 years' stand- ing. When he came to the springs he was confined to his bed. Forty days after he was running around the streets with his mates, as active as any. DIABETES AND DROPSY. Wm. Critton, Efurock, Benton Co., Mo., who has been afflicted with Dia- betes for 13 years, came here on the 1st of May, and by the 3d day of July was entirely cured. Herman Harmes, Cole Camp, Benton Co., Mo. — Dropsy of 20 years' stand- ing cured by the use of the waters in six weeks. RHEUMATISM. Mr. Aaron Pettibone, of Ulman's Ridge, Miller Co. — Rheumatism. Could not walk without crutches for six months. In 10 days after using the water he could walk without crutches ; in two weeks the swelling had sub- sided, and in six weeks he was entirely cured. Mr. H. C. McSmith, of Olney, 111., came to the springs an invalid. In a short time the swelling and pain left his limbs, and in a few months he was cured. For effect of water, address P. J. Tallon, 807 Pine street, St. Louis, Mo.; Geo. Durand, Rev. Thos. O'Reiley, James McNamara, Keokuk, Iowa. TO THE PUBLIC. Aurora Springs, Miller County, Mo., ) April 25th, 1889. } To the Public : The first case of Milk Leg that shall use the water at these springs from six to ten weeks, under the direction of the subscribers, without a cure, the board bill will be m&d&free through our chair- man, Hon. John H. Stover. J. M. WILLIAMS. WM. M. LUMPKIN, J. McKINNEY, A. FULKERSON, ALEX. KLINGER, JOHN KEOWN, JAS. N. SCOTT, E. S. ANDERSON. For the convenience of parties living in St. Louis or elsewhere, desiring information about Aurora Springs, we herewith present in addition to the committee at the springs, the names of the following business firms and citizens of St. Louis, who will gladly furnish any informa- tion desired, viz : J. B. Legg, of Legg Architectural Co., N. E. corner 5th and Olive Streets. J. H. French, of Harris & French, Merchant Tailors, No. 705 Olive Street. H. J. Cantwell, of Cantwell & Edwards, Attorneys, N. E. corner of Broadway and Locust Streets, Peter A. Pickel, of Pickel Stone Company, No. 2845 Papin Street. J. H. Bethune, Railroad Contractor, S. W. cor. Broad- way and Pine. Higgins & Co., Publishers, No. 313 Locust Street. W. W. Wagner, Proprietor Monroe House, Jefferson City, Mo. JEFFERSON CITY, MO. WM. W. WAGNER, Proprietor. A first-class Hotel, within two blocks of the Union Depot. Parties vis- iting the Springs will find excellent accommodations, and can get a good break- fast before morning train leaves. Sanders Engraving Co., ■.Photo -Engravers and Zinc Etchers. Send in a Photograph of yourself, residence or business block, and we will furnishsja. metal plate at one-half cost of wood engraving. Send for catalogue and prices. 400 and 402 North Third Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. T. B. ROBINSON, L. N. MESSER, LAWYER, TUSCUMBIA, MISSOURI. Attorney at Law & Notary Public, Has only complete Abstracts in the TUSCUMBIA, MILLER COUNTY, County. MO. J. M. ALLEE, W. P. FREEMAN, Clerk County Court, Circuit Clerk and Recorder, tuscumbia, mo. TtTSCUMBIA, Mo. Real Estate Agent, Furnishes Abstracts of Title and Pnys Taxes for Non-residents. MORD McBRIDE, H. N. ROARK, PUBLISHER Miller County Autogram, OFFICIAL REPUBLICAN ORGAN Hack and Express % To and from Aurora Springs Depot, meeting all trains. Greatest care will TUSCUMBIA, MO. be taken of baggage and parcels. g@^To go to AURORA SPRINGS, Purchase your ticket to ELDON, MO. It is the shortest and cheapest route. Springs about % miles from Eldon Depot, I lack leaves on arrival of trains. Eldon Livery Hacks for Commercial Travelers. C. W. HOBERECHT, Proprietor. NEW MAP OF MISSOURI. NEW MAP OF ARKANSAS. &Vk MAP MOUNTERS AND COLORERS. HlGGINS & CO., Map Publishers, i& 313 locust street, St. Louis, Mo. Relief F»late Maj} Engravers. VALUABLE ASSISTANCE. The following Traveling and Passenger Agents of The Missouri Pacific Railway and Iron Mountain Route are constantly looking after the interests of the Line, and will call upon parties contemplating a trip, and cheerfully furnish them lowest rates of Fare, Maps, Guides, Time Tables, etc. Or they may be addressed as follows : ATCHISON, KAS— C. E. Styles Passenger and Ticket Agent. BOSTON, MASS.— G. K. Delahanty New England Pass. Agent, 300 Washington St. CAIRO, ILL.— J. W. Mason Passenger Agent. CHATTANOOGA, TENN.— A. A. Gallagher Southern Pass. Agent, 103 Read House. CHICAGO, ILL.— John E. Ennis District Pass, and Land Agent, 199 S. Clark St. CINCINNATI, OHIO— N. R. Warwick District Passenger Agent. 131 Vine St. DENVER, COLO. • General Western Freight and Passenger Agent. C. E. Hooper Traveling Passenger Agent INDIANAPOLIS, IND.— Coke Alexander District Pass. Agent, 7 Jackson Place. JACKSON, MICH.— H. D. Armstrong : Traveling Passenger Agent, KANSAS CITY, MO.— E. S. Jewett Passenger and Ticket Agent, 533 Main St. J. H. Lyon W T estern Passenger Agent, 533 Mam St. LEAVENWORTH, KAN.— J. N. Joerger Passenger and Ticket Agent. LINCOLN, NEB.— R. P. R. Millar General Agent. LITTLE ROCK, ARK.— J. A. Woodson Asst. Gen'l Freight & Pass. Agt. LOUISVILLE, KY.— L. E. Drake Southern Traveling Agent, 308 West Mam St. MEMPHIS, TENN.— H. D. Wilson Passenger and Ticket Agent, 309 Main St. NEW YORK CITY— W. E. Hoyt General Eastern Passenger Agent. 391 Broadway. J. P. McCann Eastern Traveling Agent, 391 Broadway. OMAHA, NEB.— J. O. Phillippi Assistant General Freight and Passenger Agent. Tiios. F. Godfrey... Pass, and Tkt. Agt., N. E. cor. 13th & Farnam Sts. G. E. DoRRiNGTON...Trav. Pass. Agent, N. E. cor. 13th and Farnam Sts. PITTSBURG, PENN.— S. H. Thompson Central Passenger Agent, 1119 Liberty St. ST. JOSEPH, MO.— W. G. Wilkins ..Passenger and Ticket Agant. ST. LOUIS, MO.— B. D. Caldwell Assistant General Passenger and Ticket Agent. S. W. Elliott City Ticket Agent, 102 N. Fourth St. H. Lihou Ticket Agent, Union Depot M. Griffin City Passenger Agent, 102 N. Fourth St. W. H. Morton Passenger Agent, Union Depot. J. C. Lewis , Traveling Passenger Agent. J. C. Nicholas General Baggage Agent, Union Depot. WICHITA, KAN.— E. E. Bleckley Passenger and Ticket Agent, 137 N. Main St. S. H. H. CLARK, H. C. TOWNSEND, 1st Vice-Pres. and Gen'l Manager. General Passenger and Ticket Agent Sr. Louis, Mo. Jelf— Adjusting Reclining Chair It is so constructed that the upper part f the body perfectly balances the lower art at any angle, and no effort is needed ) keep the chair in the position desired It is the only chair that will .ock and Recline in all posi- ons. It has no Levers, Catches r Brakes. It can be relied on to eep in good order longer than ny other similar chair. It adapts itself so per- ctly to the body that lvalids prefer to use it aring the day instead of bed. An agreeable rocking otion is obtained by ■asping the upright bar I the side of the chair. $25.00 in Mohair. SEND FOR IPIRICE ILIST nd conditions on which the Chair sold. Privilege of return if not tisfactory. Idress orders to FLOWERS & SMITE Price, $15.00 in Domestic Plush. 2201 North Broadway, ST. LOUIS, MO. I'M. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 022 169 336 A «?J fe^ iffi