The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1856-06-04
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Terms after the lst Of June wiiI.6e $500
ALARM WITHIN THE REACH OF
EVERY ONE.
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ALARM WITHIN THE REACH OF
EVERY ONE.
H.000 ACRES OF GOOD FARM
1t sOOO AND COAL LAND in Elk
County, Benzinger Township, Pennsylvania
for sale, giving Fam ef .25 acres for $500,
payable in instalments Of 81 per week, or at
the same monthly.
Farms Of SO, rs, 100, or more acres adioin.
ing in proportion Each Fam fronts upon
road thirty feet ia width.
! The Soil Is rich limestone loan, and es.
pecially adapt ted to cultivation, as il is neither
hilly nor stony, but gently rolling or fine table
land. Around and through this property there
are already some 10000 acres under cultivation
and its fertility has been established from the
crops produced. Upon this subject IT is easy
to be fully satisfied. There is ready cash
market for produce which is much better than
trade. II Is The CHEAPEST, as land of
similar quality is selling at much higher prices
adjoining, and especially such as contains coal.
THE COAL-This in particular is the Coal
District, several veins underlying the whole
property, and thes attention Of miners, and
those acquainted with coal lands. is specially
called TO 1t. II has the advantage Of being the
nearest To the great lake market, with which
it will be connected by the Sunbury and Erie
Railroad now under contract and in course of
completion from Erie to Ridgeway, with de.
seendng grade the whole way. The soil over
bituminous coal is the best, for instance Eng
land and other countries. The price per acre
is trifng for the coal alone, as 1t will certain.
ly, in so favorable a 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 ale now fifteen
openings around st. Mary's.
THE TIMBER, StockhodersT also received.
ThSre is no reservation whatever either of
| timber or coal. 1t Is very valuable, and will
pay for great part Of the lard. On account
of Ihe excellence of streams there are fine on.
portunlties for ris.
FOR HEALTH, the location is much re-.
commended by Physicians. The chils and
feyers are unknown, also pulmonary complaints.
being protected from the north east winds bv
the Alleghsnies. The water is pure and amongst
the best, the land abounding Oh fine springs,
FOUR RAILROADS will shortly be com.
pleted connecting it by a direct tom munication
with New York, Philadelphia, Piilsburg, Ere,
Buffalo, and all the cities on the lakes. Tbev
are the Sunbury and Erie, the ALLEGHENY
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.
velopment, as we'll as the coal, may be lima apined.
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, well stocked
and every thing desired.' Ttere are 23b half
acre lots in The town Of 81. Mary's which will
be sod and the proceeds equally divided amonps,
those who buy fa,ms. Rdgeway the county
of tph h,,at =.
joins the tra,t on the west. The whole district
is intersected by good turnpike, and other roads.
This is rare opportunity offered 10 those
who wish to fam or have a good investment
for the future. By making proper inquiries,
and considering the advantages of good soil,
an abundance Of coal, heallhfuluess of eli
mate, Railroad facilities, and its location, q
correct judgment may be formed of it's pre-
sent advanlages'and ultimate increase.
By writing 10 the Office directions will be
given 10 those who wish 10 visit The land
Asyslem Of excursions will shortly be adopted
There is an excellent opening for various
branches of mechanical business, especially
anners, wheelwrights, axe handle makers,
'hoemakers, carpenters and others.
Farms can he bought by enclosing the first
nslalment. Ladies can hold shares in their
'wn right. Title unquestionably good, and
warranlee deeds given. Address or apply to
samuel w. Cattell, Sec'y, 1876 Walnut street
between Fourth and Fifth Sts., Philadelphia
REFERENCES.
Henry M. Watts, Esq, Wanu, ST., Philad'a.
ohm Z, Cresson, Esq, President oil Philadel-
phia Gas Company, 7th ST. above Chest
nut, Philadelphia.
leo. Wiesand, Esq, Inspector of Coal, City
Gas Office, 9TH ST. above Chestnut, Phila.
delphia, has been over the land and exam
ined The coal.
loE. Geo. r. Barrett, Clearfej, Penusylva-
mia, has been over the land
ienry Schmitt, Esq, United States Mint,
Residence, No. 652 North Fifth ST., Phil
adelpnia, examined the land.
Vm. F. Boone, Esq, south side of Walnut
Street below Fourth, Philadelphia, exam
insd the land
Ion. Alexander L. Hayes, Lancaster.
leo. Walmsley, Esq, ST. Mary's, Elk Co., a
recent settler.
.icbard Gardner, Esq 6s6 Poplar ST., Phil.
adelphia, has examined the land.
L. Barrett, Esq. Proprietor of the Mt. Vei-
non House, Second street above Arch,
Philadelphia, has examined The land.
. G. Schultz, ESQ.,, Justice of the Peace,
81. Mary's, Elk county.
harles Luhr, Esq, Presden, OF the Borough
of 81. Mary's'
S. Weis, Esq, Postmaster, ST. Mary's.
gorge Taylor, Esq, Deputy Postmaster, St.
Msry's.
II. VIM. Lyons, ST. Mary's.
lr. John miller, Coal Miner, ST. Msry's.
Ir. John Corbe, Z" "
!. H. Stone, Esq, Wellsville, Ohio, Coal op-
orator.
Wilmarth Esq, Pi,lsburg Pennsylvania.
Borough Council of 81. Marys TO the Public.
This is 10 certify thai, having been over
le tract owned by The Ridgeway Farm and
oal Company and given il thorough ex.
we find The representations oil that
ompany TO be correct. We find the soil to
3 the most fertile-the coal and iron ore 10
3 in inexhausiible quantities. through the
hole district-the Farms in excellent ORDER
I'D The intelligence aad prosperity of the
sople 10 be Of the most gratifying charac-
r. We know that there is no healthier To-
,lion 10 The State, and we consider il most
,sirable place OF seltlement.>
We make this declaration, as we believe
ere may be many persons who are unac-
,ainted with these lands, and we are salts
ID, from our knowledge of the subject, that
upon il will be public benefit.
COS F. Shafer, Elk Co. Surveyor, St. Marys.
narleS Luhr, President of the Borough ofSt.