Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-21
Box Spring,
Magnolia Spring,
Arsenic Spring,
sulphur Spring,
Freestone Spring

FreestOne Spring
The place has never been visited by epidemic
of any kind, and peculiarly characteristic of its
healthfulness is the longevity of the inhab-
tants. Tne1oldest citizens of Shelby county
are residents of Raleigh.
The Springs are as much resortel TO by plea
sure-seekcrs az by invalids, owing to beauty of
scenery and various artificial as we'll as natural
attractions. Connected with the Springs are
Pavilion Ladies' Bowling Alley. Rustic Ar
bors. Reading Saloon, Gents Bowling Alley.
ment Tables, etc.. while Wolf river affords ex-
cellent Boating and Fishing.
The ground acc0mp anying the Springs, in
the above scheme and included in the First
Prize is fifteen acres IN extent, overlooking the
valley, and affords in addition to a magnificent
site for a grand hotoi and other buildings.
splendid facilities for park, pramenades, etc.
An apaly sis of the several Springs by distin-
guished medical men, shows that they are un-
surpassed in mineral and curative properties
by any in the United States. There is no rea-
son then why Raleigh should not become as
famous as Saratoga. Sharon or Lebanon. and
IS largely patronizsd. Itneeds only capital
and enterprise to accomplish this end.
A charter is before the State Legislature for
the incorporation of the Springs, aud a move
ment has been inaugurated looking TO direct
rail communication with Memphis.
For this prize. $50 900 was recently offered.
which was declined. in order that the above
scheme may be fully carried out.
PRIZE No. 2.---The elegant COUNTRY
MANSION HOUSE AND LOT RESIDENCE
Of Col j. NJ. Coleman is within few var of
the Springs. The house is in first class order,
contains ten rooms, and is beautifully emhow-
cred in shrubbery. The lot is well fenced and
ornsmented with fine shade and fruit trees,
and affords all necessary outhouses, cisterns,
etc. II is midway. between the village and
Spring Valley. on The main promenade. VAL
ne. $1,000.
PRIZE No. s.--oNE THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRICE No. A 20 25.--TWENTY TWO
COTTAGE LOTS. valued at $50 each. These
lots are a portion Of the village of Raleigh. de-
lightfully situated, all fronting on thorough-
fares, and will be drawn with the understand
ing that the winners shall have free access at
all times to the Springs and belongings.
Details of the Drawing.
Six thousand and seven hundred tickets, rep
resenting the certificates issued will be placed
in one wheel. and the same number Of blanks,
including twenty five inscribed with the names
Of the premiums, will be placed in another.
same time, and the number drawn will take the
premium drawn simultaneously.
All moneys received upon the sale Of these
shares will be placed in the German National
Bank of Memphis. and will remain there TO the
credit Of the Association until the drawing
takes place
References;
c. +. Chamberlain a Co., D, Loewenstein 4
N. MAT ArPsrson SasS' cs.. o. G. Boone 4 Co.
NOTICE---Persons ordering Certificates BY
mail can send Ereen1aoks % me amount ef hvc
dollars in registered letters. and postOfice or
other drafts. payable 10 our order for larEsr
amounts. at our riEk. with address Of town,
county and State carefully written.
All orders for certificates. and communica-
tions should be addressed 20
n. n. ROCKETT.
FinRncial Secretary.
At Ph0nix Mutual Ins. Co. Bethel Block. 80
Main street Memnhi. lem. llll