Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-07-01
~ Remember on Main St. south of the Post Once,
On fhe wv IN the nannr.
TO THOSE WHO WANT FARMS.
A FARM WITHIN THE REACH OF
MAN

II RIDGWAY FARM COMPANY has made ar
rangement by which all who desire to settle or PAR
chase a home can do so.
The Farms consist Of the best limestone soil of The
most superior quality for farming, in a rapidly ~iup-ov-
gag place, into which an extensive emigration is nov
pouring. The Property is located in Elk County,
Pennsy lvania, in the midst OF a thriving population Of
some 1900. The climate is perfectly healthy, and
the terrible plague of the west fever is unknown. 1t
also has an abundance Of the best quality Of Coal and
! Iron. The plice TO buy il cut is IRON 80 to S2g per
acre. payable by iHstalments, 20 he located at the tine
| Of purchasing, or a share Of p acres entitling 20 locate
the sane for $3.50, payable 50 per Month or l2H acres
payable 81 per month. Discount for every rum Of $40
and under, paid IN advance.a discount OF , Per cent.
will be allowed, and for over SlOOa discount VI 10 per
cent.
In considering the advantages OF enigrating to this
locality the following are presented:
Eirst-The soil is = rich limestone. capable Of rails
ing the heaviest erops, owing to which this settlement
has attained its present great prosperity.
SecORd-It is the centre Of the great North West
Coal Basin, and is destined soon 20 become oae Of the
greatest business places in tie State. 1t will supply
the great Lake market, according to population and
trsveithe greatest IN the Uuion) Il has five workable
veins Of the best BituninOus Coal, amounting in the
aEgre ate to over - feet, which makes s2.Q0O tons Of
coal under each acre This will make the land OF in
estimable value.
The el1inent state geolorist, DR.. Chas. T. jackson Of
Boston. has made a geological survey Of the land, and
analysed tho coal, the iron ore and the limestone
This report together with maps viii be furnished 70 in
quirers-
Fosrth-Thre railroads are laid nut through this
property. The Sunbury and Erie Railroad gives US a
market for our coal TO the akes-it runs from Erie 70
Philadelphia A large part of this road has been I'm
ished, and is now in running order. 4 heavy fierce is
now working from Erie towards our land in the west
eTn direction. the means for the completion Of which
has been raised-it will soon be finished. The Ale
ghany Valley Railroad connects US with New York,
Boston and Pittsburgh. The NenangO Road connects
Us with the West.
There are already good Turnpike Roads running
through this property, various ether reads have been
opened TO accommodate the emigration and settlement
which has already taken place
There is no opportunity equal to it now offered to the
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-ay. and make a settlement where be can live in pros
perity and independence in a climate
HEALTHY
No case Of the fever ever having been known to oc-
cur in this settlement. II Is not like going to the back
woods Of the West. among perhaps intOlerant people,
where there is no society, churches. or schools, where
the price of land is high. and whore the emigrant. aftsr
being used 10 the heshhiest climate in the world. has
to endure sickness and pain, and perhaps ruins his
health and that Of his family. But here is Z thriving
settlement having three towns, containing CHURCHES
schools, hotels, stores. saw mills, rrIst mills and eve
rything desired. There is 4 cash market al hand. The
lumber trade last year amounted to over two hundred
million feet Of lumber In a short time, owing to the
coal. it will become still more ~valaalle. as a number of
iron works and manufactures will soon be started;
they are at present starting them extensively at War
rem Even for those who do not wish to go there, the
payments are such that they can easily buy a farm to
save their rising families from want in the future, or to
gain a competence by The rise which Will take place in
the value Of lands. b an outlay scarcely missed, a
substantial provision can be made.
Persons should make early application. apply or
write TO +. Jefrles. Secretary. No. i5 Walnut Street,
below Fifth. Philadelphia. Letters carefully answered,
giving full information.
Shares Of tracts Of land can be bought or secured by
letters enclosing the hrst instalmeHt Of FIVE dollars.
when the subscriber will be furnished with books, maps, /
&c WARRANTED deeds given. Persons can also pur-
chase from our Agents
Route from Philadelphia to Tyrone on the PeansyI-l
yania Central Railroad. and thence by Stage to the
land. This is a delightful season 70 visit st. Mays
the best hotel accommodation is afforded. Enquire for
Mays.