Simpson v. Blaine

Opinion of the Court by

Turner, Commissioner

Reversing.

In the spring of 1915 there was much interest in the development of certain mineral springs in and around Dry Ridge in Grant county. There had previously been found in that locality valuable mineral water which had some considerable reputation for its curative properties.

The appellant then owned in the town a place of about 6% or 7 acres upon which there were a good-sized dwelling and necessary outbuildings. Prior to that time he had caused to be drilled on the place a well something over 1100 feet deep wherein mineral water was found. He…