Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-09-30
TGNO THOSE WHO WANT FARMS
u A FARM WITHIN THE REACH OF

EVERY MAN
THE RIDGWAY FARM COMPANY has made az
rangements by which all who desire to settle or
purchase home can do So The farms consist of
the best limestone soil of the most superior quality
for farming, in rapidly improving place, into
which extensive emigration is pouring
The property is located in Elk County, PennsyIva-
MIA, in the midst of thriving population of some
10000. 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 price to buy it out is from IS to
$50 per acre, payable in instalments to be located
at the time of purchasing, share of % acres
entitling to locate the same for $500, payabn So
per month or I2l acres payable 81 per month
Discount for every sum of SI00 and under, paid in
advance, discount of per cent. will be allowed
and for over 500 discount of 10 per cent.
In considering the advantages of em grating to
this locality the following presented:
Ftrst-The soil is a rich limestone. capable of
raising the heaviest crops. owing TO which this set
ticmcnt has attained Its present great prosperity.
Sec0nd-It is the centre of the great n orth West
Coal Basin, and is destined soon to become one of
the greatest business places in the State. 1t will
supply the great Lake market. according to pOpu-
lation and travel the greatest in the UnionA 1t
has five workable Veines Of the best BituminOus
Coal, amounting in the aggregate TO over % feet
which makes 900 tons of coal under each acre
This will make the land of inestimable value.
Ihtrd-Ihe eminent state geologist DR.. Chas
L. Jackson of Boston, has made a geological sur
vey of the land and analysed the coal, the iron
and the limestone. This report together with
maps will be furnished to inquirers.
FOurth-Three railroads are laid out through
this property. The Sunbury and Erie Railroad
givesus market for our coal to the Lakes-it runs
from Erie to Philadelphia. large part of this
road has been finished. and is in running or
der. a heavy force is now working from Erie to-
wards our land in the western direction. the means
for the completion of which has been rascd-it
will soon be finished. The Allegheny Valley Rail
road connects with New York, Boston and Pitts
burg. The Nenango Road connects with the
West.
There are already GOOD Trrnril-o roo d. rn,,,, %
through the property. various other roads 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 man who wants to provide himself a home
in easy way, and make settlement where he
can live in prosperity and independence in a eli
mate PERFECTLY HEALTHY
No of fever ever having been known to oc 4:
cur in this settlement. 1t Is not like going to the
baclwoods of the West, among perhaps intollerant
people, whore there is society churches or
schools. where the price of land is high and whore
the emigrant, after being used to the hcalthrest
climate in the world has to endure sickness and
pain, and perhaps ruins his health and tn of his
family. Bat mere Is a thriving settlement having
three towns containing churches. sch OoIs hotels,
stores, mills. grist mills, and everything de-
sired. There is a cash market at hand. The lum-
her trade last year amounted TO two hundred
million feet of mbcr. In a short time, owing to
the coal, it viii still become more valuable. as a
number of iron works and manufactures will soon
be started; they are at present starting them
lehSFeIy at warren Even Tor those VINO DO not
wish to go there, the payments are such that they
can easily buy farm to their rising families
from want in the future, or to gain competence
by the rise which will take place in the value of
lands By an ontlay scarcely missed, substan-
tial provision can be made
Persons should make early application apply or
write to L. Jeleries. Secretary No, l35 Walnut
street below Fifth, Philadelphia. Letters care
fully answered giving full information.
Shares or tracts of land can be bought or secur-
ed by letter enclosing the first inslalment of five
dollars, when the subscriber will be furnished
with books, maps, &c. Warrantee Deeds given
Persons can also purchase from our agents
Route from Philadelphia to Tyrone on the Penn
sylvania Central Railroad, and thence by Stage to
the land. This is delightful season to visit s.
Mary s-the best hotel accommodation is afforded
Enquire for E. C. shuItz, Esq, the Agent for the
property at st. Marys. June O. D 7-3m