The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-06-18
Terms after the First Of June sciH be $500.
ALARM WITHIN THE REACH OF
EVERY ONE.

County, BeBzinger Township, Pennsylvan
for sale, giving a Farm Ct 80 acres for $2OI
payable in instaIments Of ST. per week, or
the same monthly.
Farms of so, rs, 100, or more acres adjoir
ing in proportion. Each Faim.fronts upon
road thirty feet in width.
The Soil Is a rich limestone loan, and Q,
pecially adap ted to cultivation, as Il Is neithe
hhly nor stony, but gently rolling or fine tabl
land. Around and through This property ther
ore already some 0,000 acres under cultivation
and its fertility has been established FROM tn
crops produced. Upon this subject II is eds
to be fully satisfied There is a ready cas-
market for produce which is much better the
trade. II is the CHEAPEST, as land Of
similar quality is selling at much higher price
adjoining, and especially such as contains coal
THE COAL-This in particular is the Goa
District, several veins underlayin ing the who'll
property, and the attention of miners, ant
those acquainted with coal lands. is special,
called TO II. II has tho advantage Of being the
nearest tn the great lake market, with which
it will be connected by the Sunbury and Erie
| Railroad now under contract and in course al
completion from Erie to RiJgeway, with ID.
scending grade the whole way. The soil ovei
| Luminous coal is the best, for instance Eng.
land aud other countries. 7 he price per acre
is trfling for the coal alone, as ii will certain:
| ly, in so favorable location within short
time pay largely This is important as an
immense coal trade will soon open. Four coal
companies have already been started to WORK
mil es in the vicinity, and there aie now fifteen
openings around st. Mary's.
THE TIMBER, Stockholders' also rece;veJ
There is no reservation whatever either ~
timber or coal. Ii Is vefy vaIuablc, and will
pay for great psit of the lard. On accoun,
of Ihe excellence Of streams there are fine an.
portunties for rills.
FOR HEALTH, the location is much ,e.
commended by Physicians. The chiIIs ana
feyers are unknown, also pulmonary complaints
being protected from the north east winds bv
the Aileghanies. The water is pure and AMONGST
the hest, the land aboundihg on fine springs.
FOUR RAILROADS will shortly be com,
Pleted connecting it by direct Communication
with New York, Phiadelphia, Pittsburg, Ene.
Buffalo, and all The cities on the lakes. Thew
are the Sunbury and Erie, the AIIcrhany
Valley, the Pittsburg and Buffalo. and The
Venango. Energetic exertions are also being
made for the building of the Tyrone and Clear.
field, which also passes through this property!
The effect Of this upon trade, and general de.
veiopment, as well as the COAL may be imagined.
The large snd fourIshing town Of 81. Mary's
is in the centre Of the tract, numbering near
5000 inhabitants. 1t has hotels, good ppbIic
schools, saw and grist mills, stores, well stocked
and every thing desired. Ttere are 255 ham
acre lots in The town of 81. Mary's which will
he sod and the proceeds equally divided amongst
those who buy farms. Ridgeway the county
seat, where an extensive business is done adj.
Joins the tract OH The west. The whole district
IS ntersected by good turnpike, and other roads.
This Is rare opportunity offered TO those
who wish to faim or have a good investment
or the future. By making proper inquiries,
md considering the advantages of good soil,
IN abundance of coal, heallhfuness of eli
nate, Railroad facilities, and it's location, a
orreci Judgment may be formed of lis pre-
ent advantages and ultimate increase.
BY writing 10 the Office directions will be
iven TO those who wish 10 visit the land.
system oil excursions will shortly be adopted
There is an excellent opening for various
ranches of mechanical business, especially
anners, wheelwrehis, axe handle makers.
hoemakers, carpenters and others.
Farms can De bought BY enclosing The first
,sialment. Ladies can hold shares in their
wn right. Title unquestonably good, and
'arrantee deeds given. Address or apply to
amuel w. CanelI, Sec'y, 1876 Walnut street
elween Fourth and Fifth Sts., Philadephias
REFERENCES.
enry M. Watts, Esq, Walnut ST., Philad'a.
,hn Z. Cresson, Esq, President OF PhiIadel-
phia Gas Company, 7lh ST. above Chest.
nut, Philadelphia.
co. Wiegahd, Esq, Inspector of Coal, City
delphia, has been over the land and exam
ined the coal.
or. Geo. R. Barrett, Clearfeld, Psnnsylva.
MIA, has been over the land.
enry Schmiti, Esq, United States Mint,
Residence, No. 652 North Fifth ST., Phil
adeIpnia, examined the land.
I'm. F. Boone, Esq, south side of Walnut
Street below Fourth, Philadelphia, exam
on. Alexander L. Hayes, Lancaster.
30. Walmsley, Esq, 81. Mary's, Elk Co.,
recent settler.
ichard Gardner, Esq, ese Poplar ST., Phil
adelpha, has examined the land.
L. Barrett, Esq, Proprietor of the Mt Yer
non House, Second street above Arch,
Philadelphia, has examined the land.
c. Schultz, Esq, Justice of the Peace,
ST. Mary's, Elk county.
larles Luhr, Esq, President Of the Borough
of ST. Mary's.
S. Weis, Esq, Postmaster, ST. Mary's.
gorge Taylor, Esq, Deputy Postmaster, St.
Mary's.
r. VIM. Lyons, ST. Mary's.
T. John miller, Coal Miner, ST. Mary's.
r. John Corbe, I" 4"
Fl. Stone, Esq, Wellsville, Ohio, Coal op-
orator.
Wimarlh, Esq, Pilsburg Pennsylvania.
Borough Council of 81. Mary's to the Public.
This is 10 certify that, having been over
. tract owned by the Ridgeway Farm and
val Company and given il thorough ex.
lnation, we find The representations OF that
'mpany 10 be correct We find the soil to
The most fertile-the coal and iron ore TO
in inexhauslible quantities, through the
hole disirct-the Farms in excellent order.
d The intelligence and prosperity of The
ople 10 be Of the most gratifying charac-
:. We know that there is no healthier To-
lion in the State, and we consider il a most
sirabIe place of settlement.
We make this declaration, as we believe
ire may be many persons who are unac-
ainled with these lands, and we are salts.
|, from our knowledge of the subject. thst
ormation upon il will be public benefit.
,oS F. Shafer. Elk Co. Surveyor, ST. Mary's.
aries Luhr, President of the Borough of ST.
Mary's.
m bee!ch, Member of the Borough Coun-
oil, 81. Mary's.
aries Brooks, Member of the Boro. Coun.
ill, St. Mary's.
J. Wriggle, Member of the Boro. Council,