Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-09-23
TO THOSE WHO WANT FARMS
A FARM WITHIN THE REACH OF
EVERV MAN

III RIDGwAY Farm COMPANY has made ar
engagements by which all who desire to settle or pur-
chase n home can do so.
The Farms consist of the hest limestone soil Of the
most superior quality for farming, in Il rapidly improv-
Eng place, into which an extensive emigration is now
pouring. The property is located in Elk County,
Pennsylvania. in the midst of 4 thriving population Of
some 10000. The climate is perfectly healthy, and
the terrible plague Of the west fever is unknown. 1t
al so has an abundance Of the best quality Of Coal and
Iron. The piice to buy it out is from 50 to S2O per
acre. pay able by instalnents, to be located at the time
Of purchasing. or n share Of % acres emitting 20 locate
the same for $40, payable So per month or l21s scres
payable "a per month. Discount for every sum OF 300
and under, paid in advances discount Of S per cent.
will be allowed, and for over 500 a discount Of 10 per
cent.
In considering the advantages OF emisrating to this
locality the following are presented:
FfrSt-The soil is 4 rich limestone. capable Of rails
ing the heaviest crops, owing to which this settlement
has attained its present great prosperity
SeeoHG-It is the centre of the great North West
Coal Basin, and is destined soon TO become one Of the
greatest business places in tle State. 1t will supply
the great Lake market. according to population and
trSvelthe greatest in the Cnion) It has five workable
veins Of the best BitcminOus Coal, amounting in the
Sggre ate to over - feet, which makes - 500 tons Of
coal under each acre This will make the land OF in
eStimahle value.
The eminent state geoIogist. DR.. Chas. 7. Jackson of
Boston, has made a 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-
FoErtA-Three railroads are laid ot through this
property. The Sunbury and Erie Railroad gives Us a
market for our coal to the akes-it runs from Erie to
Philadelphia. A large part OF this road has been fn-
ished, and is now in running order. A heavy force is
now working from Erie towariS our land in the west
ern 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 HenangO Road connects
US With the West
There are already good Turnpike Roads running
through this property. various other reads have been
opened to accommodate the emigration and settlement
which has already taken place.
There is no opportunity equal to it nov 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 u climate PERFECTLY
HEALTHY.
No cas-. 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,
y here there is no society, churches, or schools, where
the price Of land is high. aud where the einigrant, aft y
being used to the heahhiest climate in the world, has
to endure sickness and pain. and perhaps ruins his
health and that 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 it will become still more valuable, as q 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. BY an outlay scarcely missed, 4
substantial provision can he made.
Persons sheuli make early application. apply or
write to Z. Je1ries. Secretary. No. iJ Walnut Street,
below Fifth. Phi'alelphis. Letters carefully answered,
giving full Information
shares Of tracts Of land can he bought or secured by
letters enclosing the first instalment Of i've dollars,
when the subscriber will he furnished with books. maps,
&c. wArrantee deeds given. Persons can also pur-
chase frutn our Agents.
Route from Philadelphia to Tyrone on the Pennsyi-
vania Central Railroad. and thence by Stage to the
land. This is a delightful season to visit ST. Mary's--
the hest hotel accommodation is afforded Enquire for
=. C. Shulu. Esq, the Agent for the properly at 81.
Mary's.