Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-08-05
TO THOSE WHO WANT FARMS.
FARM WITHIN THE REACH OF
EVERY MAN.

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THE RIDGWAY FARM COMPANY has male ar
engagements by which all who desire to settle or pur-
chase a home can DO so.
The Farms consist Of the best limestone soil Of the
most superior quality for farming, i'll a rapidly improv-
:ng place, into which an extensive emigration is now
pouring. The property is located in Elk County,
Pennsylvania, in the midst Of a thriving poIflation Of
some 10000. The climate is perfectly healthy, and
The terrible plague Of the west fever is unknown. IL
also has an abundance Of the best quality of Coal and
Iron. The pice TO buy it out is IRON So to $50 per
acre. payable by instruments, to be located at the time
of purchasing, or 4 share Of % acres emitting 70 locate
the s1me for 500, payable Sc per month or l2H acres
payable 81 per month. Discount for every sum Of 500
and under, paid in advance, a discount Of , per cent.
will be allowed, and for over 500 i discount Of 10 per
cent.
In considering the advantages Of enigratin. to this
locality the following are presented:
Ffrst-Tke soil is a rich limestone, capable of rails.
ing the heaviest crops, owing to which this settlement
has attained its present great prosperity.
SeeORd-It is the centre OF the great North West
Coal Basin, and is destined soon to become one Of the
greatest business places in tie State. 1t viii supply
the great Lake market, (according to population and
travel the greatest in the Cnion) 1t has five workable
veins of the best Bituminous Coal, amounting in the
agSre -ale to over - feet, which makes 22,OJ0 tens of
coal under each acre This viii make the land of in
estinable value.
The en.inent state s~eoIogist, DR.. Chas. 7. Jackson Of
Boston. has made 4 geological survey Of the land, and
analy sed the coal, the iron ore and the limestone
This report together with maps will be furnished to in
quirers.
F~oHrtL-Three railroads are laid out through this
property. The Sunbury and Erie Railroad gives Us a
market for our cosl to the lakes-it runs from Erie to
Philadelphia. A large part OF this road has been fin
ished, and is now in running order A heavy force is
now working from Erie towards our land in the west.
ern direction. the means for the completion of which
has been raised-it will soon be finished. The Allie
ghany Valley Railroad connects us wish New York,
Boston and Pittsburgh. The Yenango Road connects
US with the West.
There are already good Turnpike Roads running
through this property, various other roads have been
opened to accommodate the emigration and settlement
which has already taken place.
There is no ouDOrtuuttv eulal 10 IL now offered TO the
man who wants to provide himself a home in an easy
way, and make a settlement where he can live in pros
perity and independence in a climate PERFECTLi
HEALTHY.
No case Of the fever ever having been known to &C.
cur in this settlement. 1t is not like going othe back
woods Of the West, among perhaps iHtOlerant people,
where there is no society, churches, or schools, where
the price of land is high, and where the eInigrant, aftsr
being used to the healthiest climate in the world, has
to endure sickness and pain, and perhaps ruins his
health and !hat of his family. But here is a thriving
settlement having three towns, containing churches,
schools, hotels, stores, saw mills, grist mills and eve
rything desired. There is a cash market at hand. The
lumber trade last year amounted TO over two hundred
million feet Of lumber. In a short time, owing to the
coal. 1t viii become still more valuable, 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 i Farm to
save their rising families from want in the future, or to
gain 4 competence by the rise which will take place in
the value OF lands By an outlay scarcely missed, 4
substantial provision can be made.
Persons should make early application, apply or
write to Z. Jefries, Secretary. No, I35 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 first instalment of five dollars,
when the subscriber will he furnished with books, maps,
&c. Warrantee deeds given. Persons can also pur-
chase from our Agents.
Route from Philadelphia to Tyrone on the PennSyl-
yania Central Railroad, and thence by Stage to the
land. This is a delightful season to visit St. Mary's-
the best hotel accommodation is afforded. Enquire for
E. c. SLultz, Esq, the Agent for the property at ST.
Mary's.