The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-07-23
Terms after tie E,stiof. June ,0iu.bs $500.
A FARM WITHIN THE OF REACH
Is ... EVERY ONE. sd.

County, Btizinesr Tow nstip, Pennsylvania
for safe, giving Farm ff 25 acres for $500,
payable In indictments Of 81 per .xesk, sesst
] same monthly. ~
Farms of 60s7s, no, o. more acres adioin.
ing In proportion Each FAM fonts.upon
road thirty feet in width.
| L he Soil Is rich limestone loam, and es-
peciallY sdap ted 10 cuiiva ion, as il is neither
hilly nor stony. but gently rolling or fne tabls
land. Around and through this property there
are already some 10000 acres under cultivation,
and it's fertility has been established frontiihs
crops produced. Upon this subject It iss easy
to be fully satisfied. There is a ready cash
market for produce which is fnpchibstief than
trade. II ,s the CHEAP PESJs,as land of a
similar duality is scllingSt much higher prices
| adjoining, and especially such ss contains coal.
THE COAL-This in particular is the Goal
District, several veins underlying the whole
property, and the attention Of miners, and
those acquainted witt coal lands. is specially
called 10 It. Il has The advantage Of being the
nearest to the great lake market; with which
it wall be connected by the Sunbury and Ere
| Railroad now under contract and in course of
completion from Erie to RiIgeway, witk4ce.
scending grade the whole way, Ghe soil over
hi,uminous coal is the best, for instance Eng.
land aud other countries. The price per acre
is trifing for the coal alone, sas il will certain.
| ly, in so favorable u location within a short
time pay largely. This is important as nm
immense coal traJe will soon open. -Four cani
companies have already been started to WORK
mil es in the vicinity, and there are now fifteen
openings around 81. Mary's.
| THE TIMBER, Stockholders. also received.
Thsre is no reservation whatever either Of
timber or coal. II Is very valuable, and will
pay for great part Of the lard. On account
Of The excellence of streams there are fine op.
portu mites for mills.
commended by Physicians. The chiIls and
feyers are unknown, also pulmonary complaints
being protected from the north east winds bv
the Alleghanies. The water is pure and amopps,
the best, the land abounding on fine springs.
| FOUR RAILROADS will shortly be com.
pleted connecting il by direct tom mntunicalion
with New York, Philadelphia, Piltsburg, Eue.
Buffalo, and all the ci,ies oh the lakes. Thev
are the Sunbury and Erie, the Allcghany
Valley, the Pittsburg and Buffalo. and the
Venango. Energetic exertions are also beiua
made for the building of the Tyrone and Clear.
field, which also passes through this property.
The effect Of this upon trade, aud general de.
velopmeut, IS well as the coal, may be imagined.
! The large end aourshing town Of 81. Mary's
is in the centre of the tract, numbering near
5000 inhabitants. II has hotels, good public
schools saw and grist mills, stores, we'll stocked
and every thing desired. Trere are 235 half
acre lots in the town of 81. Mary's which will
be sod and the proceeds equally divided amongst
those who buy farms. Ridgeway the county
seat, where an extensive business is done ad.
joins the tra,t on the west The whole district
is intersected by good turnpike, and olhei roads.
This is rare opportunity offered to those
who wish to farm or have a good investment
for the future. BY making proper inquiries,
and considering the advantages of good soil,
an abundance of coal, heal,hfulness of eli.
maIe, Railroad facilities, aud It's location, a
correct Judgment may be formed of It's pre-
sent advantages aud ultimate increase.
By writing TO the office directions will be
given 10 those who wish 10 visit the land
Asys,em Of excursions will shortly be adopted
There is an excellent opening for various
branches of mechanical business, especially
tanners, wheelwrighis, axe handle makers,
shoemakers, carpenters and others.
Farms can be bought by enclosing the first
instaiment Ladies' can hold shares in their
own right. Title unquestionably good, and
warranlee deeds given. Address or apply To
Samuel w. Catlell, Sec'y, 1875 Walnut street.
between Fourth and Fifth Sts., Philadelphia
REFERENCES.
Henry nj. Watts, Esq, Walnu, ST., Philad'a.
John Z. Cresson, Esq, President ol PhIadel-
phla Gas Company, 7lh St. above Chest.
nut, Philadelphia. ~ =
Geo. Wiegand, Esq, Inspector of Coal, City
Gas Office, 7lh ST. above Chestnut, Phila-
delphia, has been over the land aud exam
ined The coal.
HoC. Geo. R. Barrett, Clearfield, Psnnsyva.
MIA, has been over the land
Hapry Srhniu Fec IIn;.ol c,.,.. ra.t.
Residence, No. 652 North Fifth ST., Phil,
adelpnia, examined the land.
VIM. F. Boone, Esq, south side of " .Inut
Street below Fourth, Philadelphia, exam.
ined the land.
Hon. Alexander L. Hayes, Lancaster.
Geo. Walmsley, Esq, ST. Mary'., Elk Co., a
recent settler. ~ 49,
Richard Gardner, Esq 6s6 Poplar ST., Phil
adelphia, has examined the land.
J. l.. Barrett, Esq, Proprietor of the Mi. Vef-
non House, Second street aboye Arch,
Philadelphia, has examined the land.
+. G. Schulz, Esq, Justice Of the Peace.
ST. Mary's, Elk couily.
Charles Luhr, Esq, President, Of the Borough
of St. Mary's. 1'o 80
J. S. Weis, Esq, Postmaster, ST. Aiary's.
George Taylor, Esq, Deputy Postmaster, 81.
Mr.. WIN. Lyons, 81. Mary's, g.:
Mr. M John miller, Coal Miner, St. Mary's.
f. H. Stone, Esq, Wsllsville, Ohio, Coal oi-
orator.
l.: Wilmanh, Esq, Pillsburs Pennsylvania.
borough Counei Of 81. Mary's TO The Public.
This is 10 certify ihst, having been over
The tract owned by The Ridgeway Farm and
Coal Company and given il a thorough ex-
animation, we find The representations OF that
Company TO be correct We find the soil to
be the most ferte-the coal and iron ore to
lie in inexhaustible quantities, through the
whole dislrict--lhe Farms in excellent order,
and The intelligence and prosperity of the
people TO be OF the most gratifying charac.
Ter. We know that there is no healthier To-
cation in The Stale, and We consider il most
desirable place OF settlement
We mske this declaration, as we believe
there may be many persons who are unac.
quainled with these lands, and we are satis.
fled, from our knowledge OF the subisct, tha,
information upon it will be public benefit.
Jacob F. Shafer, Elk Co. Surveyor, ST. Mary's.
Charles Luhr, President of the Borough ofSt.
Mary's. sH>'
John Bselch, Member of the Borough Coun.
Gil, 81. Marys. tl-Ch
Charles Brooks, Member Of the Boro. Coun.
oil, 81. Mary's. ste't ifNrl
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