Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-18
BOX opFIE1Es
Magnolia Spring,
Arsenic Spring,
Sulphur Spring,

The place has never been visited by epidemic
of any kind, and peculiarly characteristic of its
healthfulnoss is the longevity of the inhabi-
tants. the Oldest citizens Of Shelby county
| The Springs are as much resorted to by plea
ure-seekers as by invalids, owing to beauty of
scenery and various artificial as well as natural
attractions. Connected with the springs are
| Pavilion, Ladies' Bowling Alley. Rustic Ar
| bors, Reading Saloon, Gents Bowling Alley,
Saloon, Billiard Room; Gymnasiums. Refresh
| ment Tables. etc., while Wolf river affords ex-
| cellent Boating and Fishing.
The ground accomp snying the Springs, in
the above scheme and included in the First
Prize. is fifteen acres in extent. overlooking the
valley, and affords, in addition 10 a magnificent
site for grand hotel and other buildings.
splendid facilities for park, promenades, etc.
An analyst, 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 Raleieh should not become as
famous as Saratoga. Sharon OF. LEBANON, and
and enterprise TO accomplish this end.
A charter is before the State Legislature for
the Incorporation of the Springs, and a move
ment has been inaugurated looking to direct
rail communication with Memphis.
For this prize, $4,000 was recently offered,
which was declined. in order that the above
scheme may be fully carried out.
I 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 iirst class order,
contains ten, rooms. and IS beautifully emhow;;
cred in ,hr9b6eTy. The lot Is well :s fenced and
and affords all necessary outhnuses. cisterns,
etc. Ii is midway between the village and
Sprius Valley. on the main promenade. VAL
ne. $1,000.
PRIZE 1E No; = s.-sNE THOUSAND DOL
PRIZE No. A 90 25.---TWENTY TWO
COTTAGE LOTS. valued at $50 each. These
lots are 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. win be placed
in one wheel. and the same number of blanks.
including twenty i've insert cd with the names
Of the p emiums, will be placed in another.
From these wheels tickets will be drawn az the
same time, and the number drawn will take the
premium drawn simultaneously.
All moneys received upOn the sale Of these
shares viii be placed in the German National
Bank Of Memphis. and will remain there % the
credit Of the Association until the drawing
takes place. ,
References
Bros.. Rice. stir a Co b. Bshh. q. Fsii-- Z.
n. Appsron &ce-. 0. Q. Boone %.
NOTICEs-porsons ordering Certiieate- b.
mail can send rrccnbacks b he amount II eve
dollars IN registered letters. ard pcstnfica or
other drafts. PAYABLE 10 cur order fer iarrlr
amounts. 81 cur risk, With addres of toTn,
courIy ard State carcfuily written.
All orders for crrticafg1. and commurica-
tions should Be addressed 10
Y. n. ROCKETT.
Firancial Secretary,
AT Phnnix Mutual Ins. Co. Dethcl Block, tso
Main street Memphis. Tenn. lll-s