Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1857-06-24
TO THOSE WHO WANT FARMS
A FARM WITHIN THE REACH OF
EVERY NAN.

THE RIDGwAY FARM COMPANY has made ar
engagements ny which all Who desire to settle or pur
chase a home can do so.
The Farms consist of tho best Limestone soil Of thu
most ior quality for farming, Ia a rapidly inproT
ing place, into which an extensive emigration is nov
pouring. The property Is located in Elk County
Pennsylvania, in the midst CT a thriving population o.
soue lo0Ja. The ella ste Is perfectly healthy, and
the terrible plague OF tie west fever is unknown. II
also has au abundance Ct the best quality of Coal and
Iron. The plice 20 lay it ont is from $3.50 $50 pei
acre. parable y irstalnierts. to be located at The timC
Of purchasing or a share Of D acres ertIiliug 20 locate
the same for $50, payable SO per month or l21s acres
payable 81 per month. Discount for every sum Of : 100
ami under, paid in advance. a discount OF ; per cent
with allowed, and for over SlCO discount Of 10 per
cent
In considering the advantages Of emisrsting to this
locality the foliOsing are presented:
FSrst-The soil IS = rich limestone, capable or 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 ives:
Coal Basin, snd is destined soon TO become one Of the
greatest business places in tie State. 1t will supply
the great Lake market, according to population and
travel the greatest in the Union) 1t has I've workable
veins of the hest Bituninous Coal, amounting in the
aggre .ate to over % feet, which makes 1900 tons of
coal under each acre This will make the land of in
estimable value
Boston. has made a geological surrey Of the land, and
analysed the coal, the iron ore and the limestone
This report together with maps will be furnished to IN
FonTtk-Three railroads are laid out through this
property. The Sgnbury and Erie Railroad gives us a
market Tor our coal 10 the laSes-lt runs IRON Efie TO
Philadelphia. A lsrg 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 Ale
ghany Valley Railroad connects rs with New York.
Boston and Pittsburgh. The NeEango Road connects
Us with the West.
There are already good Turnpike Reads 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 now offered to the
man who wants TO provide himself a home in an easy
way. and make a settlement where he eau live in pros
perity and Independence in 4 climate PERFECTLY
HEALTHY.
No case Of the fever ever having been known to oc
cur in this settlement. /; is not like going 10 the back
woods Of the West. among perhaps irtoiersnt people.
= here there is no society, churches, or schools, shere
the price of land is high. and where the einigrant, after
being used TO the heathiest climate IN ;he world, has
&c endure sickness aud pain. aud perhaps ruins his
health and that of his family But here IS a thriving
haring 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 viii become still more valuable. as a lumber of
iron works and manufactures will soon he started;
they are at present starting them extensively at War
rem. Even for those who do not wish 70 go there. the
payments are such that they can easily buy a farm IL
their rising families from want in tae future OF 10
a competence by the rise which will take place in
he value o. lands. by al outlay scarcely missed, a
substantial provision can he made
Persons shSu.i make early application. apply or
write TO E.. Jefries. Secretary. No. l35 Nalnnt Street,
below Fifth. PHI adelphia. Letters carefully answered,
giving full information |
Shares Of tracts of land can he bought or secured By
letters enclosing the first instrument OF five dollars,
Ehen the subscriber will lie furnished with books. maps, |
Warrantee deeds given. Persons Can also pGr-
chase from cur Agents.
Route from Philadelphia to Tyrone On the Pennsyl- /
Tania Central Railroad. and thence by Stage to the
land. This is a delig htful season to visit St. Nsry'E--
The best hotel accommodation is afforded. Enquire for
7. @. shultz. Esq., the Agent for the property at Ct.