Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-13
PRIZE ENo.I.-The celebrated RALEIGH


PRIZE No. 1.-the celebrated RALEIGH
MINERAL SPRINGS, situated on the con-
foes of Raleigh, late county seat of Shelby
county. Tenn, nine miles northeast Of Mem
phis. and two miles from Wels' station, on
the Memphis and Louisville railroad These
SPRINGS are six in number. Of yarioas mineral
and medicinal qualities, and are visited every
Summer BY Thousands Of .eokers Of health and
pleasure, from all quarters Of the country.
Tbey ar within few steps Of the village, Of
Raleigh, in a beautiful valley. and also within
a few hundred feet Of Wo river. which wind s
around the base Of. the eminence on which. the
village Of RALEIGH is situated, and einpties int 0
the" II tber of Wsters" at Memphis. Eume-
roSs rem ar kabie cures Of various Diseases have
been experienced by sojourners al this health-
inspiring retreat, and the present proprietor.
Col. j. NJ. Coleman, can produce hundreds Of
certificates Of cures IN cases which had been
ground surroundinz tho Springs, and in fact
the entire village Of Raleigh, rises to an emf
nenee Of pure air, end is as remarkable for its
health fulne as beauty Of location. The
SPRINGS are in Gne order, never falling. and are
DESIGNATED as follows:
Marble Spring,
box Spring,
Magnolia Spring,
Arsenic Spring,
Sulphur Spring,
Freestone Spring
| Tho place has never been visited by epidemic
ofany kind, and Peculiarly Characteristic of its
heslthfuIness is the Longevity Of the inhabi-
tants. Tne Oldest citizens Of Shelby county
The Springs are as much resortei 70 By plea
sure-seeke,s as ~ inyalids, owing 70 beauty OF
seenfry and various artihcia as well as natural
attr lctions. Connected with the springs are a
Pavilion, Ladies' Bowling Alley. Rustic Ar
hors, Reading Saloon, Gents Bowling Alley,
Saloon. Billiard Room; Gymnasiums, Refresh
ment Tables. etc. while Wolf river affords ex-
cellent Boating aud FISHING.
The ground accompanying the Springs, In
the owe scheme and included in the First
Prize is fifteen acres In extent. overlooking the
VALLEY, ami aifoi de- in additie TO a magnificent
site for a grand hotel and other buildings.
splendid facilities ( ? q park. pramenades, etc.
Ar anal, 3 ot me several 1 prl1gs, ny als,in-
/ surpassed in mineral snd curative properties
/ by any in the United States. THERE'S no rea-
son then why RaleiEh, thoald not berome as
/ as LARGELY pat-onized. i nee only capital
| and enterprise 70 accomplish this and.
! charter il before the State Legislature for
/ the Incorporation Of the Springs and move
ment has been inaugGrased looking 10 direct
I raj communication wi N mphis.
20. this prize. s90'oOo was was recent Z offered: M
1 scheme may be fully carried out.
PRIZE No. 2.--The eieVaat COUNTRY
! MANSION HOUSE AID LOT kEsIDBNCE
/ Of Col j. NJ. Coleman Is within few var OF
/ the Springs. The house Is ~ hr.t ells- oder
/ contains ten rooms. an is beautifully emsow,
| cred In hrubbery. The lot Is well fenced and
ornsmeuted With fine shade and fruit trees.
1 and aToris all necessary outh1uses. cisterns,
| e.c Ii is midway between the village and
/ spring Valley, on The Eaain promenade. val
I ne, $500.
PRIZE No. s.-sNE THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN Cash.
PRIZE No. 4 90 25.--TNENTY Two
| COTTAGE LOrS. valued at $50 each. These
1 lots are portion 81 the yiieee OF IA elgn. ae-
/ lightfully situated, al fronting on tnorouEn-
| fares. and will be dragn With the understand
/ ing THAT the winners shall have free access a.
I ali times 10 the Springs ard belongings.
Details of the Drawing