f r ii^'i , , I* " I ui!|. ll!«;' 1 1' ' lJ5^^.:l'/iK^' ^^ ^^. ' o -r^,5"- •?-' '^. -^-iJ^' <. -. . . • ,0 •*■ ■ . » ' .^ . /% -, ,-% v.^^ /% ■'\o'^ y°-^^ ("^ ..V '. '> 7 . ,« 'C""'. 'T-Tv. '°W^/ .^ "^ .'^■^^. •Q- 'K "oV" .'^'' .<■••. % -?^ ^^ .A-^ .V ^' '^^ ^°^ .0- ;<'. ,v> ^ ' . . » , !' ^- ^ .vv^-: •\^/' •5- A^ ^, .'l.o ■-^. i2k -^> A> ^.A —V <« ."«■' -J- ^•^■ '#•, • » . o - ^^ 4 o^ *. ^i^^y^f • jP T •,'2 \,->. V';^ .■^^r "oV ■"-^^0^ ^^°^ -\, "°o ^a: ft I. ' « -^ r\^ « " • - n o V "-f^..^- . y^^ • ^ 4 „- < : to - „ . V "*V. c-ivr, v>" ^-V, ' « • « \ ' 0^ .--.-^o^ /' o ... o r-^C^V^ -^ ,0' .A ■3 ) }\ -fW.- s ,^' XCfLSIORSPipiS a J. F. Hulett A. P. Campbell A BUSY PLACE ON BROADWAY This view is one of the busiest places in the city and within about 150 feet of the Siloam spring. In the Pavilion to the right is Mrs. F. E. Frederick's confectionery and Bud Mitchell's barber shop, and The Daily Call occupies the basement. The brick building is owned by the publisher of this booklet. J. W. Hyder. Miss Roland's music store and Bell's grocery occupy the first floor rooms and The Journal office the basement. The Excelsior spring — the second spring discovered — is in the rear of this building. The next building is owned by Dr. Henry. His office is on the first floor as is also Hulett and Campbell's real- estate agency. Kasson. the photographer, owns and occupies the next building. Each business and profession represented in this view is up- todate and have the confidence of the public and visitors can rely on fair treatment and courteous attention. More things are planned and boosted " for the city's good from here than anywhere in town. Hl'LKTT a CAMri5l:LL Realestate, Loans 8: Kents Farm and city property for sale. If you want to buy or sell while in the city call and see us. just east of the Siloam spring. Henry Building Excelsior Springs. Mo Interior Miss May Rolands' Music Store Picturesque Excelsior Springs, Missouri and its Wonderful Healing Mineral Waters Reached via The Wabash Railroad '■^■^^: :m^. ■3^^.^ .^j^'^^m^^ ..-;-->^Sf*^-:^ i:.Lj..»r .■ipri.i;- a n d the Chicago, Milwaukee & Saint Paul Railway Copyrighted I'SO} by 1. W. Hyder, Publisher Excelsior Springs, Mo MAY 15 1903 i_oK/.itn< ti.uy c^I'-^I'nI dr. s, d. henry COPY B. Is a graduate of the Kansas City Homeopathic Medical college and a member of the Homeophatic state and national societies. He has been a resident of this city for ten years and while he has been actively engaged in the practice of his profession he has also been identified with many enterprises designed for the development and improvement of the city. He is president of the Commercial club and will-, tjke;plg^sur8 inansw^ringiijcpjiries* concerning the waters or in ref9fehse-«oAJs*in9S€i>r«pos»tier»s.- (Sflfice on Broad- way, near Silp^m spring. TeJ. ,16.2^ .fjesidence.in Forest Park. The Isley School- Rebuilt 1 90S Tel. 149. •:V- • •• • Residence of M. W. Robacker A Bit of Early History Among the wooded hills and winding valleys of Fishing river m the eastern part of Clay county. Missouri twentyfive miles north- east of Kansas City, on the Wabash railroad and the Chicago. Milwaukee and St. Paul railway nestles the little city of Excelsior Springs, amid as charming and attractive scenery as can be found anywhere. In 1880 a crop of hay. corn and wheat grew in the valley where now dwell 3,000 people surrounded by nearly all the comforts, luxuries and necessities of modern civilization — railroads, telegraph, local and long distance telephones, gasworks, water- works, electric lighting plant lunder construction!, sewer system, paved streets, hotels, beautiful homes, business houses and banks. Here thousands have found a quiet retreat from the turmoil of toiling existence and other thousands have found new strength and life in the waters. This sudden change was brought about by the discovery that the old "Pizen" spring now Siloam —possess- ed medicinal or healing virtues. It had been avoided for years be- cause of the bright red deposit covering the ground over which the water flowed — a pre- cipitation of iron oxide caused by action of oxygen on the iron bi- carbonate when the water is exposed to the air. While the 1880 wheat crop was being harvested a miserable dyspeptic was induced to drink the water and a negro afflicted with scrofula in its most virulent form took a bucket of the water and rusty mud home and bathed his sores. The rapid relief which followed in both cases tempted others to ■•come and be healed." and many afflicted spent the winter in tents and wagons and by the following spring about 300 who had been cured decided to make Excelsior Springs their home. Though five miles from the nearest railroad, the fame of the waters spread and today Excelsior Springs is known in every country on the globe and its citizens invite afflicted humanity to come, drink and enjoy life. SiLOAM Spring The Siloam Spring This spring is in the heart of the city— the first discovered and first in the hearts of the people — and the only one owned by the city, and upon it the municipality is now spending many thousands of dollars to make it more attractive to visitors and to provide an ample supply for all who may wish to come, drink and live. It is a sight to see the people gather here from the early dawn and form a continuous throng until the "noon of night." and many thousand gallons are drank daily by the afflicted from every point of the compass. It is cool and shady around the spring all day. Strangers marvel at the multitude of people going to and from the spring. The streets are lined, with them — the barefoot boy. the "wee tot." the gray haired pilgrim, the staid matron, the rosy cheek lass, the pale invalid, the tottering cripple, the grave and the gay. the rich and the poor going to and fro.car- rying thepreciousaqua that has cured many. At the spring can be seen a line of humani- ty with cups. mugs, glasses, bottles, jugs and buckets, waiting their turn to get water. After drinking freely, they step aside to re- turn in a few minutes to drink again. Then filling their bottles return to their hotels or visit the other springs. The chief use of this spring is in anaemia from whatever cause. This may include impoverished and vitiated blood as well as a di- minished number of red blood cells. Chlorosis, general debility, rheumatism, rickets, scrofula and kindred diseases show marked improvement after proper use of the Siloam. The alkaline bicar- bonates bring good results in those forms of indigestion character- ized by too much acid. The water is actively diuretic and nearly a specific for kidney and bladder troubles. Bright's disease, diabetes, dropsy, etc. As a tonic for building up the debilitated system as in dyspepsia, liver trouble and alcoholism there is nothing better. G. P. Hawley J. Q Craven Baptist Chapel Rev. T. M. S. Kenney. Pastor. Regular services every Sunday The Churches While this city has made lavish provision for the temporal and physical wants, comforts, pleasures and amusements of mankind, it has by no means been direlect in providing for the moral and spir- itual betterment of humanity. Baptist, Christian Union. Christian. Methodist. Presbyterian and Catholic each have places of worship, where visitors religiously inclined can always find a cordial wel- come and temporary church home. A number maintain services each Sunday and prayermeeting Tuesday and Wednesday nights and Sunday schools. ha\\m:y X- ikavi:n Kcalcstatc - Loans - Iiisuraiicc and Keiits Mover Building Excelsior Springs. Mo Cottage Owned by H. Harr. Fruilhuisl, Aiabaina Regent Spring The Regent Spring The Regent spring is very similar to the Siloam. but is more strongly im- pregnated with iron. It is located in the southern extremity of The Elms park on the banks of Fishing river and is the first spring the visitor arriving over the Wabash gets a view of. It is a very romantic spot and as picturesque as one can fancy. Here the weary and sick wend their way to partake of the wonderful waters of life. Around the spring are numerous seats where visitors can make them- selves feel perfectly "at home." This water has proven of great value in blood diseases, especially rheumatism. In diabetes.Bright's disease and minor genito urinary disorders it is of great efficacy. Lumbago and sciatica yield to its proper use. Regent water is very rapidly eliminated from the sys- tem and hence carries out many im- purities, while it gives nature a chance to appropriate the valuable and nec- essary mineral elements it contains. In catarrh of the bladder, calculi or gravel it has special beneficial action. It is one of the most powerful tonic waters known and ranks among the first class of "ferromanganese" springs which are at least few in the world. Visitors can always spend an hour or two very pleasantly at the Regent and the beautiful park that surrounds it. The lover of nature can here find the soothingfragrance which casts over one"that charming spell found only when close to nature's heart. iv.f(k. h^t^p. Dr. W. A. Hulen was born in Monroe county. Missouri and reared on a farm. In his seventeenth year he began the study of medicine. Being one of a large family with limited means he al- ternately attended school and worked to obtain money to defray expenses. Having completed a four year course at the Missouri Medical college. St. Louis, he graduated in 1890. He had the ad- vantage of a fourteen months course in obsteterics and gynaecolo- gy under the late Prof. F. D. Mooney. After seven years success- ful practice he was employed to teach these branches in Columbian School of Osteopathy at Kirksville. While connected with this school he completed the course in osteopathy with such success he was given the position of first assistant in the infirmary of the in- stitution and teacher of practical osteopathy. He spent the year 1902 in the most successful surgical sanitarium in Oklahoma under the special guidance of Prof. A. J. Ochsner of Chicago, whose suc- cess in surgery is second to none. He is well known in this city as a gentleman of culture and a physician'of ability. Office in the Wagner building. Tel. 262. Dr. Brownell was born in Wisconsin. He graduated from the High school of his home town— Palmyra— at an early age. and then from the state normal at Whitewater. He finished his general education at the state university at- Madison. He took a special business course in Chicago before going to Kirksville. Missouri where he graduated from the American School of Osteopathy in 1901. In this college all the branches are taught the same as in the old schools, with the exception of Materia Medica. which is substituted by the theraputics and practice of osteopathy. Dr. Brownell had special instruction directly under the old doctor (A. T. Stilli founder of the science of osteopathy. Office in the Wagner building. Tel. 262. ANALYSIS OF SULPHO^SALINE Silica n.5899 Alumina 2.S780 Ft'rri'oU!* l>icarboiittte 0.0931 t'alcium hicftrl)onate 17.9658 Calcium sulphate 33 1800 Maeneeium Hulpbate 38.5500 Sodium en Iphate 39.7400 Potassium chloride 4.7300 Sodium chloride 363.6.5.35 Temperature of water 69.8° F. SULPHO.SALINE CULPHO-SALINE was accidentally discov- ered in 1888 at a depth of 1460 feet, when an attempt was made to get artesian water. Since its discovery the fame of Sul- pho-Saline has spread to all parts of the United States as an ideal laxative water and a stimulant to healthy action of all the organs engaged in the processes of digestion, assim- ilation and excretion. Under the now famil- iar sign of the "Three Owls." the young lady attendants in the attractive white pavilions in The Elms and Excelsior house parks fill glasses, bottles and jugs for the streams of visitors that never cease from 6 o'clock in the morning until 10 o'clock at night. Taken before breakfast Sulpho-Saline is a perfect laxative; it never gripes, never nausuates and does not debilitate. It is the ideal laxative for invalids with delicate stomachs and its continued use cures the most obstinate cases. Taken during the day and before retiring at night it has no laxative action, but acts as an alterative and corrects any acid or gaseous conditions of the stomach. Sulpho-Saline is invaluable in the treatment of inflammatory or catarrhal conditions of the stomach and intestines;'all diseases of the liver and spleen; dyspepsia, billiousness. furred tongue, head- ach, constipation, jaundice, gall stones, dis- eases of the rectum, hemorrhoids, etc; gouty conditioins; diseases of the skin. Complexions that are muddy and yellow are cleared by the elimination of impurities. Almost instant relief from nausua. flatulentcy, acidity of the stomach and heart- burn can be obtained by drinking a glass of this water slowly. When used in connection with the Sulpho-Saline baths, speedy relief and probable cure will follow in the forms of diseases enumerated above. The original Sulpho-Saline bath house with its complete equip- ment and large Swimming pool is located west of The Elms park. When Visitiny Excelsior Spriiujs Aluays call on John S. Lewis One Door Kast of Silocim SpriiKj Where you can (jet Kcliable FuniisliiiKjs, Shoes or llotliiiui For Men and Women. Residence of Alderman John S. Lewis Ettenson Buikliny An Ideal City for Homes While Excelsior Springs has hitherto been chiefly represented as a health and pleasure resort, it is also an ideal place for a home —although no especial appeal has been made to secure that class of people who are looking for a "good place to live." the city can show as many handsome homes as any city of its size in the coun- try. During the past few years this fact has dawned upon the minds of home lovers as the many elegant cottages built during that time attest. With nearly every modern improvement and conven- ience there is every reason to believe this will become as great a city for homes as it is for health. Views of a few of the many ele- gant cottage homes are shown elsewhere in these pages. Excelsior Springs Bottling Company's Plant An All the Year Resort Excelsior Springs is not merely a summer resort, but it has become an all the year round resort. The sum- mer months are pleasant and one can readily find comfort amid the cooling shade of woods and dells where there is an utter absence of malaria and mosquitoes. It is a charming retreat free from the noise, the heat and dust of the large cities and one can easily here lay aside the burdens of life for a season and bid "dull care be gone." It very seldom happens that the nights are too warm, for the heated days are followed by cool evenings, even during midsummer. Indeed, one could not find a more charming time to visit this city of health than during September. October and November. The air is soft and balmy then and nature is changing her garb of green for one of scarlet and gold. Nature in the fall months is robed in her most entranc- ing and gorgeous colors and the seek- er after recreation, rest and pleasure finds them in the fullest sense, and the health seeker will find the hotels less crowded and landlords are better en- abled to give closer personal attention to their guests and thus the invalid is more certain of satisfactory results, as the waters are as effective in winter as in summer, and many guests defer coming until fall and winter. C/5 U 3 H Dlh -^ c u 1/1 u w \ (-] -' t\J ^ ly 3 M C o r! •n JJ 3 bO o o ■4-- o CI o C o > (J j3 C 3 O -n (/I c > (/J c o (J c J3 UO 3 O M C J2 o s c o 'c a < u e o ■t-t >• V) u t/i C -*- n E a o (J c o CO nj § 2! C p fO «J CO •^ CO -3 1/5 (^ G m G C ^^ 6 >:z Q.^ "C ^ ly CO (SJ J CO "O '* -n 2 ^^ CO — I CO CO T3 O O O a. CO CO G ti' n G CO a 03 r-] CO Z C/5 (a >> w o o -o ^ G «J _G G - u — 1 V it o (J 113 C/) o -iH V5 CD o CO --C£i Hotel Castle Rock Parlor B^^^^^H^ ^di^^BB^ ^^^^^^H Hotel Castle Rock Reception Room Saratoga Spring The Saratoga Spring The Saratoga is about two blocks east of the Siloam. on the edge of The Maples lawn. It is known among the visitors and people who live here alike as the "sleepy" spring. After rounds of the day have been run. the visitor goes to the Saratoga for a last or good night whiff. The quieting effect the water has on the nerves gave to it the "sleepy" title. It is a good water to begin on. In delicate and weak stomachs that have long since ceased to work normally, the Saratoga is at once acceptable and agrees till the system becomes built up for the use of the more pow- erful waters. In certain nervous dis- eases and nervous dispepsia it has hundreds of devotees. In congestion of the brain, insomnia.hysteria. obesity, and some ailments peculiar to women the Saratoga has been found of great utility. Certain bladder diseases that are made worse by a neurasthenic condition yield readily to its use. As a table water it has no equal. And to those well persons who come with invalid friends the Saratoga is well nigh indispensible. It is good for children and especially good for those generally tired from the pressure of business and close confinement to the duties of life. In cases of nervous exhaustion and sleeplessness the Sar- atoga rarely fails to produce imme- diate results and its proper use always greatly benefits, if it does not entirely relieve the patient. Residence of W. D. Flack IF YOU WANT To learn all about the happenings of this Great Health and Pleasure Resort, read the ivXCclsiorSprincis Journal W. D. FLACK, EDITOR AND PUB •tl ;i Yciir: 6 .Ms, oOc; o .Ms 'ioc We do all kinds of Job Printing -in firstclass shape on short notice Mary Flack. The Journal "Boss" Pleasant View — Residence'of Alderman E. C. Miller Residence of W. E. Templeton. P. M The Superior Spring The Superior spring is located in the eastern part of the city, about half a mile from the Siloam spring. A beautiful park sur- rounds it and it is becoming very popular with visitors who are able to take a morning or evening stroll, as the place is really very charming. And as there are many elegant cottages and boarding houses in that part of town to accommodate those desiring quietude the Superior will become more popular with the afflicted. All water is diuretic, but the Superior is distinctly so. Being eliminated chiefly by the kidneys, it exerts its effects on those or- gans and the bladder, hence it is excellent in Brighfs disease, dia- betes, cystitis and congestion of the kidneys. Diseases character- ized by dropsy are greatly benefited as more fluids are carried out of the body by use of this water. Liver diseases yield, if curable, to its use and the broken down constitution is restored to health and vigor. Blood diseases, malnutrition and indigestion are also benefited and in fact this water acts right along with the Siloam and Regent. By systematic use of the Superior with the other waters crutches will be laid aside and the step become elastic. DR. GAINES Among the many enterprising citizens Dr. Gaines takes a prominent place. He has been a resident of this vicinity all his life and after many years i.nvestigation of these mineral waters he does not hesitate to recommend them as the best in the world for a ma- jority of diseases. He is a zealous worker for Excelsior Springs and his efforts have brought hundreds of visitors here, many of whom have become permanent residents of the great health resort. His residence on the corner of Main and Spring street is one of the handsomest in the city. The doctor may be consulted as to the use of the waters at any time. HOWARD'S PRESCRIPTION DRUG STORE ON BROADWAY, HALF BLOCK WEST SULPHO SALINE PAVILION Drugs Medicines Paints Oils and Varnishes HIGH CLASS PRESCRIPTION WORK A SPECIALTY Fine Perfumery Toilet Goods Wallpapers Cigars and Tobacco FINEST ICE CREAM SODA IN THE CITY We Cater to Your Every Want in Our Line with Promptness Your Patronage Respectfully Solicited. Tel, 109 THE ARLINGTON Is centrally located, close to springs, bath houses, express and postoffice. Elegant porcelain bath tubs in the house for the ac- commodation of invalids. When you visit Excelsior Springs give The Arlington a trial. You are always welcome whether a guest or not. A friendly call will be appreciated. MKvS. M. 1:. CUJXNLNGHAM, Truprictur. DR. M. D, L, ISLEY Is a graduate of the Eclectic Medical university. Kansas City. He is also a graduate in electro theraputics of the same school and is a member of the ecleclic state medical society. He makes a specialty of gynaecology and urinary diseases. He was born and raised in this vicinity and has been a member of the local board of health and was recently elected as a member of the city council. Office in rooms 9-11. Wintermute building, opposite Sulpho Saline pavilion. Tel. 300. Residence Tel. (249. THE NEWTON Is located one block from the Wabash depot, facing The Elms park. It is midway between all the springs and convenient to the bath houses. With its large commodious verandas it makes one of the most desirable hotels in the city. The Newton was opened for business June 11. 1901. with nsw furnishing throughout, firstclass and uptodate in every respect. The only hotel having rooms with private baths. Beautiful lobby. Handsome dining room. Tempt- ing menu and prompt, courteous service. Polite and attentive em- ployees. Open all the year. Rates from $2 to S3 per day. Spe- cial rates by the week. A. 1^ M:\\"T().\, rroprietor i f 1* w ^m^- ■■ ^M r. m m ohi-iCT: (n i)n. I, .\. nooxHT ki;sii)i:nii: oi dk. t. n. imm.akt I)K. T. X. BOr.AKT Coiisultiint in use of IvXcelsior Spriiuis Mineral Water and baths for Chronic Diseases _L^3 SfECIALS— (lyriiiccdliMiy. (.ciiitu Iriii.iiv Diseases .ind Sv|iliilis RILEY'S DRUG STORE Prescriptions Carefully Compoinided A Pull Line of Fresh Driujs, Medicines, Ti'iints, Oils and Varnishes \uilli)aper Toilet Articles Spon(|LS Soaps Brushes Perfumery CIOAKS AM) TOBACCO Pleased Customers are our Best Advertisemeuts V(ui (Jet Uhat You Call for at Our Store. Tel. 210 DR, O. C. O'KELL Is a graduate of Thayer college. After completing his literary course he entered the Northwestern medical college from which he graduated in 1895 with honors. He has also taken a post gradu- ate course at the college of Physicians and Surgeons. Chicago. He is president of the United States pension examining board for this district, a member of the local board of health, and of the county and state medical societies. He is special examiner for the New York Life. Mutual Life. Bankers Life and fraternal insurance societies. He can be consulted as to the use of the mineral water. Specialties-Chronic diseases, genito urinary diseases, diseases of women and children. Office on Broadway. Tel. 260. Residence Tel. 259. Residence of Dr. 0. C. O'Kell Residence of W. H. IiLus. l-'iebiuciii oiay ^.^liunn ^jiaii. Ljiui Building— Owned by Mrs. H. L. McLain Clayi County State Bank EXCKISIOR SntlNr.S. MISSOIKI OniJinized l.sy4 Capital and Surplus |2.S,000 \\. H. TITl'S, rres W. T. .McK0K1:Y, Cash Transacts General Banking Business special attention nivi-ii to eollci'tions The J, B. Ryan Realty Co Owns and controls Realty in Greater New York, Chicago, St, Louis, Kansas City and Excelsior Springs, as well as farm lands in Missouri, Kansas and other states, any part of which is for sale, trade or exchange on a spot cash basis T*.:'ii:x:x^XT'CTc:x:x Address J. B. RYAN Ryan Building, ^ Kansas City, Mo or Excelsior Springs, Mo THE SHADY HOME This cozy little homelike private boarding house is located near the Relief spring, and in a nice, cool shady nook, as its name would indicate. From the beginning of the season to its close there is no more popular stopping place than this delightful Shady Home, where the guest is made to feel perfectly at home, and every pos- sible attention given to render one's stay as pleasant as if at home. Good table, pleasant rooms and reasonable prices. MRS. M. A. Bi:X80N, Proprietor. DR, ERNEST LOWERY Is one of Excelsior Springs experienced physicians. He is a native Missourian. having been born in Columbia. He is a gradu- ate of the Marion college of medicine. St. Louis and a post graduate of the college of Physicians and Surgeons. Chicago, and of N. Y. Polyclinic medical school and hospital. New York. He represents that class of men who have made "all things possible for all men." He is active in educational work and is a member of the board of managers of the Missouri school for the deaf and dumb. THE MAPLES Is the newest and one of the largest hotels in the city. It is ideally located in the midst of a beautiful park of magnificent elms and stately maples — inheriting its name from the latter. It is only a block from the Siloam and the Saratoga is on the lawn. The Maples is an ideal family resort, where any degree of privacy and quiet may be obtained. There are large verandas and plenty of shade. It is uptodate in every respect — gas. steam heat and other modern conveniences. The cuisine is its special pride and the management spares no expense to give its guests the best of everything on the market. Open all the year. Rates S2.50 to S3. 50 per day. Special rates by the week. Interior View of Stevenson's Grocery, Wagner Building GEO, T. STEVENSON Staple and Fancy Groceries Fruit and Vegetables C()rrii\G):K X- 1'KATHI:K. .M;m;i(|ers wagner BuUding Tei. 212 Excelsior Springs, Mo 1. 0. 0. F. Building The beautiful three story Odd Fellows building might properly be termed a "fraternal home." for here the Masons. Eastern Star, Rebekahs. Woodmen of the World. Mystic Workers and Odd Fellows hold their meetings. The building erected in 1900 is the property of Colfax Lodge No. 460. I. 0. 0. F. Interior View of Dr. Wallace's Ofifice in 1. 0. 0. F. Building DR. W, S. WALLACE Graduated from Campbell university in 1889. after which he began the study of medicine in Jefferson medical college. Philadel- phia from which he graduated in 1893. He followed his profes- sion in eastern Kansas until three years ago when failing health compelled him to come to Excelsior Springs for relief, and after fully recovering decided to make this place his permanent home. He devotes his attention mainly to chronic and nervous diseases and is considered one of the best in his profession. Oflfice in Odd Fellows building, diagonally opposite Siloam spring. Tel. 198. Residence Tel. 163. Residence of Col. E. L. Morse >5^ L ^^ \^^^^^Kn^Px- \ 1^ ; 1 ■ i ^"'«Wa| "j|i*5 i/.'lJ'f 1" Fowler Cottage Residence of Judge W. E'. Fowler Fowler's MagnafeiTo Sprang This is another new spring, located on the Fowler cottage lawn corner Marietta and Excelsior streets. The water is very rich in iron, but is not so "hard" as water from the other springs, which will give it a decided advantage to invalids with delicate stomachs. It is of undoubted medicinal value. The analysis is as follows: Calcium bicarbonate. 13.090 Manganese bicarbonate. 0.180 Magnesium sulphate. 2.775 Potassium chloride. 0.789 Calcium chloride. 2.348 Calcium sulphate. 1.717 Iron bicarbonate. 4.258 Sodium chloride. 1.612 Silica. 1.729 Alumina. 0.561 Hayner House — Owned by Mrs. 0. L. Hayner ^ E. FOWLER Wagner Building LAWYER Excelsior Springs, Mo open all the Year New Building Modern Conveniences New Furnishing The Palace — Residence of A. McCaslin — Furnished Rooms THE NEW McKENZIE Mrs, W. V. McKenzie, Propr Near Siloam Spring Excelsior Springs, Mo ^p : ' (PUBm .-■ ^ .- - 1 Cottage Owned by Col. W. H. Plum, Kansas City Residence and Hotel of Willis Redman, City Marshal Trade at CartersJVJVJVJV The largest stock of merchandise in townJ? f»^ .■• [n ^ M.-:r »aai i« • Oil 1 C' 11 iff K\,| ^\ 1l-''= 1 J; : : 1 ■■( 1 li T Ji ^^ J\^i'^J ■V :^^ : L.lM^ij . . .^ — .. . " ' J" Residenec of W. T. Stevens. Realestate If. M. Vilsiiil W. T. Stevens \\ILS()X AM) STI:Vi:X8 Realestate, loans, Insurance and Rentals K'aiielics, I'liniis ami City Tniperty I'dr Snlc ami Kxcli.iiii|e Stocks (tf .Mcrcliamlisc I'd C.\cliinii|c tor I,, mil .ind Land to li\clian(|c tor .^k'nliaiulisc l>illl>CI IIMII til lick I Tel. 227) lixeetsior S|iiini|> .M(> Residence of W. A. Craven, Lawyer The Local Newspapers No single factor outside the actual re- sults from the use of the waters, has done more to. spread the fame of Excelsior Springs than the local press. Since early in 1881 there has been one or more lacal papers to proclaim to the afflicted the g-lad tidings of "Siloam's troubled waters" which would heal their woes. At present there are three local papers — The Daily Call. The Journal and The Standard — which cease not to preach the virtues of the waters and stand up for the city and the Christian Union Herald, edited by Rev. J. V. B. Flack who helped to lay out the town and interested railroads in the place as a health resort, does its share in the good work. »*, The Local Telephone System Excelsior Springs is strictly uptodate in the local telephone line. Messrs. Deacy. the owners, have practically rebuilt the system and have everything rnodern and give the city the best and most complete service to be found anywhere. They are also building lines into the country and entering into traffic arrangements with all the neighboring towns. The Long Distance Telephone System This city has communication with the entire country by the longdistance system so that practically every visitor can com- municate directly with his home, if he so desires. WOODHURST Residence of Dr. W. S. Woods MRS. WELLS MISS BAIRD ^.•-.r-"^ i . ■ *-'/.v. ■^..- ^%' K^h'-iSri. Sr.i ... r.-; , .-> . Bf ' ■ '^*'^V^T-'cj^-;*i\ ^'tfiri k.u j^Mdiiifc -V < ^^^ na Kb KANSAS CITY HOUSE Is located on the corner of Marietta and Excelsior streets. It is one of the most pleasant places in the city, as the house is sur- rounded with fine shade trees and attractive lawn. The rooms are elegantly furnished and the table supplied with the best of every- thing the market affords. Table board a specialty. The house is open all the year and no pains is spared to please all. A new ad- dition has just been completed which will enable the management to accommodate more guests. S-a-a-Y ! V/ ' ■M^ii^'^f^ :^ • bmh i.^^^^^K ^^ ^ - rv' ^B?^^^^^ (i^^H m ^^^B^^^^^^^^H 1 ml 1 Interior Lewton's Lunch Room Did vdii iMiss ISupper At your hotel on account of a late train, or do you have to hustle for an early train before breakfast at your hotel? Lewton's Lunch Room in the center room of the Bauserman block can sup- ply the wants of the inner man in either case. Meals and lunch at all hours and in short order. Board by the day or week. Good sleeping rooms for rent. Tel. 196. Residence and Hotel of R. Caldwell A. M. Bates J. H. Samples BATI-8 c\- SAMI'Li:S Kcalcstatc : Loans : Iiisuniiicc and Kcnts 4 Residence of A. S. Bangs. Pacific Express Ag-ent Mover Building Excelsior Springs. Mo Residence of C. L. Allen. Contractor and Builder The Elms Park— 3rd Regiment N.G. M. View from The Newton The Elms Park The Elms park with its shady walks and glens is one of the pretty romantic spots that interests every visitor. The shady bank of Fishing river borders the eastern edge of the park and a serpen- tine ravine the west, with a veritable hedge of native trees which presents a romantic, picturesque scene more beautiful than some which tourists have traveled thousands of miles to see. The view is truly magnificent. The paths on each side converge at the southern end of the park, where a bridge leads to Regent spring and a winding path to the bottling works. LORD'S Telephone is 291, You'll need him to "pick" the lock of your trunk or grip if you lose the key. AL « ^ V * |K^V«^PjjW' M ^^^I^Sm L^^^ ■: •' ^^^^jC^^iiVf 3 hH m H iP K B^^^ jr Residence of S. R. Rice. Hardware Residence of C. W. Martin (mmiiI AcciimmodiitiutiN Reiisonahic Kates THE PARK HOUSE .MKS. B. ODELL, Proi). One lilock Xiirtli and One D ,, ^„i • c • \f mock Kast ValKisli Dq.nt CXCCl^^lOl SpniUIS, MO THE SARATOGA This is one of the newest and best hotels in the city, having been built on the site of the old structure destroyed by fire. It is firstclass in every respect, being- thoroughly equipped with all mod- ern improvements for the convenience and comfort of guests. The pleasure seeker as well as the invalid will find this hotel uptodate and its large, cool verandas "a thing of joy." It is located on East Excelsior street, convenient to all the springs. Rates. S2 per day. S8 to S12 per week. Owned and operated by Jeff VanNote. Office of Dr. Frank Lightfoot, West Broadway The Excelsior Hotel and Lawn DR. FRANK LIGHTFOOT EXCELSIOR HOTEL Is a graduate of Rush Medical college. Chicago, class of 1876. Since that time he has been actively engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery. He now gives special attention to chronic diseases and the use of Excelsior Springs mineral water. His oflfice is on West Broadway and well equipped with the latest and most approved appliances. Tel. 64. Is right in the heart of the city, within a few steps of the Siloam spring in the midst of a beautiful park, and is a delightful place to stop. Mrs. D. Smiley, the proprietor, enjoys the reputa- tion of [keeping a firstclass house and spares no effort to provide everything [for the comfort of guests. Open all the year. Rates S1.50 per day: special rates by the week. Residence of J. H. Peiffer Hotels, Boarding Houses and Cottages Excelsior Springs is well supplied with hotels, boarding houses and cottages for roomers. Many of them are luxuriantly furnished and a number of the hotels are heated by steam. The rich and poor alike come here to drink these wonderful healing waters and no one's purse is so small that he cannot find accommodations. Board can be had from S4 to S30 a week at the hotels and there are many private boarding houses and families where good accom- modations can be had at very reasonable rates. There are also many places where rooms furnished for light housekeeping can be rented at from $1.50 to S4 per week. Tenting privileges can be had for those who wish to "rough it" for a while. Residence of A. P. Benson F. E. Frederick J, M. Wilson FKl:Dl:KICIv \- \vlLS()i\ Realestate,Loansc\' Insurance Postoffice Building, Excelsior Springs, Mo C. I). \\'AL1- MUSIC HALL BATH HOUSE The New Music Hall Bath house is a thing- of beauty and it is furnished throughout with every equipment found in a strictly firstclass modern bathing establishment— every department being luxuriantly fur- nished. The capacity of the house has been doubled. The building fronts The Elms park and from the office you enter either the ladies or gents bath rooms or the great popular Salt Sulphur Swimming Pool. The bath rooms are furnished in marble and tile with genuine porcelain tubs — each tub being in a room by itself— thus affording all the privacy of a bath in your home. Needle shower baths in all departments. A special plunge for ladies. Experienced and trained attendants in every department. Baths are open at all hours of the day for both ladies and gentlemen. 31L'8IC HALL BATH HOISL CO., I'roprictors. COAL and WOOD YARD TcL 'ioo Prompt delivery to all parts of the city. Chicacjo Lumber Co. J. BKATT, Froprictor YARDS; Leavenworth, Kansas; Platte City, Missouri! Maysville, Missourij Clarksdale, Missouri! Excelsior Springs, Missouri. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Lumber, Lath, Sash, Doors ai Blinds, Hair, Cement, Plaster Paris, Ltc M. F. Richardson J. W. Grimes Residence of Don. S. Shelton. Shoes and Gents Furnishing KICHAKDSOX AM) GRIMI'S Realestcite, Loans & Rents City (111(1 Fcinii Property for Sale I'liinU r>uil(1iiii| Kxcclsiiir S|)riii(|s. Md ^ t- >^s w ^PE^aL.'^^^ k\- Jl % 1 ^Hk^^ p W^^ ■Mi jjpiVMV *'!'»•' >> Residence of J. C. Shelton, Realestate The Shades Residence of Mrs. Lydia Isley ■tel^^ ■^s. J ■j^^p^-. 'I. ^BHK&t -^ j^^^^^p * ■ ^'l^^^F^^- §Sm^ ,a..„.^.^By^--'^:-.". -^Jlkl Ik ~ ^^^I^^^^Hb VKH^is^.i -Liif^- mSjjJk^ ^■n^sKSi r' - m:^^ ts^^^^ H^Hffitik''-' ■.■■■^'V-.,v-^,^ ^smsssmmsaB^msn^i -^ ■•->"'■ .T--«^ , ■.. T*fv"'V^' i^Vv - •-: ^ . . /• ■:■-■*' :c ^ "0 ::o o Residence of J. M. Temperly. Contractor and Builder Pleasant" Rooms Shady Location MRS. J. M, TEMPERLY Rooms Furnished for Light Housekeeping Postoffice Book Store SISh i"v IIKVKNCKH, TKOI'S L'lniest retailers of Books and Xe\\s in lixcL'lsior Spriiijis Buy, Kent and l:.\cluin(|i' Book^ Local Agents Kjiiisas City StJir and Times Cliica(|<», St. Louis, St. .loscpli, Dlmivlm-, Omaha and Tupcka daily papers fine Line of Ciindies and Rons Bons Ci(|ars, Tobacco, Tipes Sciiool and Office Sui)plies vSoeiety Stationery Souvenirs, Tost Cards and Booklets of the Springs 605 Excelsior Street Excelsior Springs, Mo Postoffice Book vStore STAR BATH HOUSE DR. CUNNINGHAM Is located on Main street opposite the Excelsior hotel where all kinds of baths are given, insluding Sulpho Saline, hot air. mineral, plain, medicated, vapor, Turkish, shower and mud. Manicure, oil rubs and massage. The Whitely physical exercise free to patrons. A special department for ladies. Experienced^and [skillful attend- ants and service unxcelled. D. A. Ellett. M. D.. Proprietor Is one of the prominent physicians of the city. He has had an extensive practice and his many years experience in the successful treatment of disease is worth a great deal to any one requiring the services of a physician. He has made the waters here a special study and can give patients such advice as to their proper use as will be of much value. Office in Ford building. Tel. 290. Residence of J. K. McLain A Giant of the Forest An Ideal Resort Being- situated in a picturesque valley and surrounded by wooded hills and knolls and favored by nature with the most wonderful collection of mineral springs in the world, moderate tem- perature and salubrious climate Excelsior Springs stands'unequal- led as a resort for those broken in health or those who are seeking- recreation and recuperation. Bathing Facilities The bathing facilities have been greatly improved for the this year. Everything to be found in the very best modern establish- ments have been provided for the accommodation of guests in the way of baths and bathing equipments and appliances. The princi- pal bath houses have undergone extensive improvements, enlarging their capacity and putting in new and costly furnishing in order to meet the requirements of guests. SNAPPS TAVERN Is one"of_ the largest and best arranged hotels in the city. New and modern throughout. Its wide hall and^verandas. with the many conveniences, make it one of the most popular hotels, being midway between the east and west side bath houses and close to the springs. The Tavern has eighty rooms, steam hsat. incandescent gas light, local and long distance telephone. Good sample room for commercial travelers. Table unsurpassed. Open all the year. The Tavern is under the management of Mrs. J. W. Snapp who spares neither labor or expense to provide for the comfort of guests, which has given The Tavern the reputation for hospitality for which it is so widely and favorably known. Rates S2 per day. S 1 to S I 2 per week. \\'. A. DOXKY AXD WIFE FKAITICAL BATH1:K8 MASSAGE TREATMENT Swedish Movement and Vapor Batlis Treatment Given for Rliennuitisni, Poor Circulation, Stomach and Liver Troubles Parlors Opposite Excelsior Springs, W. A. DOXEY What is the Massage Treatment? *v ^ The word Massage is a derivation from the Greek -mas- sien" and the French ■•masser" both of which mean "to knead." Massage is a scientific treatment, by certain passive sys- tematic manipulations upon the nude skin of the human body. Physiological Effects of Movements A. JV These may be divided into two groups: 1 —Purely mechanical effects to remove the lympth. exud- ations, extravasions. etc.. softening of exudations and loosening of adhesions. 2 — Increased circulation by stimulating the muscular and Sulpho Saline Pavilion ^ >> Missouri Mrs. W. a. Doxey nervous system, causing molecular changes and changes in sensa- tion and the nutritive functions. As An Art A: A Massage must have dexterity of movement and a touch acquired only by those giving their entire time to the profession and a practical knowledge of pathology. As a Science A A. Based upon a knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the parts and of their proper physiologic limits, this treatment is much superior to any other, as well as more agreeable. See Next Page Dubuque. Iowa. Dec. 22, '02. I have had the treatments of Prof. Doxey for stomach and liver trouble and heartily recommend him to any one needing a firstclass masseur. JOHN STEINER, Sheriff Dubuque Co. Buffalo. N. Y.. Dec. IS. '02. Feeling that too much cannot be said regarding the treat- ments of Prof. Doxey I cheerfully contribute my testimonial. I had suffered from poor circulation some time. I shall not soon forget the first treatment. Although fifty years old. when I left his office and walked to my room 1 felt ten years younger. To thousands who visit Excelsior Springs yearly, whether men or women. I would say by all means visit W. A. Doxey and Wife's massage parlors. Give them a trial and 1 feel sure you will do as I did — return for more treatments and feel repaid for so doing. C. W. VARS. Sioux City. Iowa. Jan. 15. '01. In the latter part of March. 1900 I was attacked by la grippe which resulted in a very severe case of inflammatory rheu- matism. 1 was under the care of one of the best physicians in this city for six weeks, but continued to grow weaker and the physician stated that I certainly could not survive. As a last resort I was taken to Excelsior Springs and placed under the charge of Prof. Doxey. I had not taken solid food for three weeks, but in five days I was able to eat three hearty meals a day. After three months. during which time I received about thirtyfive treatments. 1 left for home feeling as well as I had in many years. 1 heartily recom- mend Excelsior Springs waters and particularly the treatments given by Mr. Doxey. M. M. SMITH. Sioux City Stock Yards. W, A, Doxey and Wife A: Tt^ Are well and favorably known in Excelsior Springs where they have been connected with bathing establishments for ten years. For three years they have been in business for themselves and have successfully treated thousands of prominent people. To Avoid Delays ^C A^ In order to insure prompt attention and avoid tiresome waits, appointments should be made in advance. Office opposite Sulpho Saline Pavilion, Tel. 210: Residence Tel. 187. \\'. A. 1)()AI-:Y K- win:, n.xcelsior Sprinus, Mo. a; Comment An operator who is not able to explain the physiologic ac- tion of every movement he or she uses is liable to do more harm than good to the patient. The Swedish movement can better adapt itself to all con- ditions than any other treatment. The weaker the patient the oftener he ought to have the treatment. The treatment should be applied once and sometimes twice a day in order to derive the most benefit from it. The effect from one should not be lost before another is applied. Testimonials A A Dubuque. Iowa. Dec. 16, '02. I consider W. A. Doxey the best man in his line that ever gave me treatment and take pleasure in recommending him to any one who might need his services. W. F. CODY, C, M. & St. P. Ry Ft. Agt. Princeton. N. J.. Jan. 8, '03. Having taken treatment of W. A. Doxey- vapor baths and massage— 1 cheerfully bear testimony to the benefit 1 received. Mr. Doxey excels, not only in the administration of the baths and man- ual treatment, but seems to have such an insight into the patholog- ic condition of his patient as to intelligently adapt his treatment to each case. HORATIO HAROLD WELLS. D. D. Allison. Iowa. Dec. 19. '02. During my last two visits to Excelsior Springs 1 took vapor baths, massage and Swedish movement treatments of W. A. Doxey and feel that 1 derived much benefit therefrom and consider him a professional in administering the same. He in no way slights the work, notwithstanding often crowded with patients waiting their turn. J. W. RAY, President Bank of Allison. Chicago, Ills.. Dec. 20. 02. 1 feel that the benefit from my stay at Excelsior Springs was in a great measure due to Prof. Doxey's massage treatments. My improvement dated from the first massage. That seemed to put me in condition to get the best results from the water. Know- ing that your massage is equal to the best anywhere I shall always be pleased to recommend them. F. W. HANSON. With Earl & Wilson. MAY 15 1903 View on Fishing River The Excelsior Spring This spring is located 150 feet east of the Siloam and is very similar. It was the second spring opened and the analysis showed such similarity to the Siloam that it was neglected until four years ago. and since then it has been used by the city's guests except a few months when the erection of the new buildings near by prevented the public from getting to it. It is now comeat- able. however, and a walk has been made between it and the Siloam and visitors are at liberty to use all they want while here "without money and without price." This water is shipped in bulk anywhere. For prices address The Call Opera House Company, or order it through the Pacific or United States Express companies. That the water is worthy a place along side the numerous other springs has been prov- en beyond a doubt. GO TO Kasson's Studio FOR FINE Photos, Views, Souvenirs, Rubber Tire Rigs ■ Good Saddle Horses Hacks and Livery Fine Turnouts Fine Saddle Horses Rubber Tire Turnouts Hacks to all Trains Open Day and Night New Keystone Bcini Tickle K- I'atk. I'rops North Siloam Spring. Tel. 104. .Excelsior Springs. Mo Kansas City Shoe vSliinin(| Parlor Opposite JSnapps Tavern (;LKAi\ L\G. p K15SSli\G ,MEi\Dli\G Ladies Hair Shampooing Tels. 161 Res. 10 STANFORD KING. Prop BEKflfR) ,.^ ENCif;AVlNO C<»-, / Ji KANSAS (jT t , MO- The vSoratcKia bcirn .Mcdrcjior X- LaKrenee. I'rops Near The Maples, Tel. 158 Excelsior Springs. Mo Hacks at all Hours Phone 152 FiRSrCLASS TuRNOtTS Fine Saddle Horses New Siloam vStable Wholf cS: vSoii. I'lop;^ Near Postoffice, - r> Criov-'C; ^Q A New Booklet Sent Free Cbe €xccl$ior Spriitfls, mi$$ourl WATERS SULPHO^SALINE REGENT AND SOTERIAN SILOAM SOTERIAN GINGER ALE Are sold ONLY in BOTTLES NEVER in Cans, Jugs or Kegs AND ARE BOTTLED ONLY BY THE EXCELSIOR SPRINGS BOTTLIN G CO, Two Highest Awards World's Fair '93 ' .0-' ''ki ♦,:.' y ,--••■ > v /^\ " •■■ / °% •^•' .o'"^ ->^W / •1 o .»'''., .A. "-^U-o^ .^^^^ . -^^ n't 'h °o ^oV*' o^ ►,,,• j,0 ^ ^V .. .'^■^ \ ■n-o-^ -•^°o .*^ ^^ /y v^ V' '^^. cf ^^. '»• N <» ^" V .V % ^^. o .^ .::, ■^^ .<^ . A.' 1.^ <*. ■= '. V • <> • • . O - . . ■• • ,■ ■■>. * ~ J'' ' ^' ■■■>--. • • ■ -•■ ■ -■ , \ / ^.'vvv ,v Jl 4j •< J- ,?• A. T'^l=^4 ill 4. , ^f ,"■ <" ^4 i"^'