Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-04
Frecstone Spring


The place has never been visited by epidemic
ofany Kind, and peculiarly characteristic of its
healthfulness is the longevity of the inhabi-
tants. The Oldest citizens of Shelby county
are residents of Raleigh.
The Springs are as much res0rted to by plea
sure-seekcrs 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 accompanying the Springs. in
the above scheme and included in the First
Prizei fifteen acres in extent, overlooking the
valley, and affords in addition to a magnificent
site for grand hotel and other buildings.
splendid facilities for park, pr0menades, etc.
An analy 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'S no rea-
son then why Raleigh should not become as
| famous as Saratoga. Sharon or Lebanon, and
as largely patronized. IL needs only capital
and enterprise to accomplish this end.
A charter is before the State Legislature for
| the Incorporation Of the Springs aud move-
ment has been inaugurated looking to direct
raj communication with Memphis.
For this prize. $50, 900 was recently offered.
scheme may be fully carried out.
PRIZE No. 2.--The elegant COUNTRY
MANSION HOUSE AND L0T'kESIDENCE
of Col. j. NJ. Coleman is within few var s of
the Springs. The house is ia first class order,
contains ter. Pooms. and is beautifully emkow-
cred in shrubbery. The lot is well fenced and
Ornamented 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
nc. $1,000.
PRIZE No. s.--ONE THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE No. 4 TO 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 aud belongings.
Details Of the Drawing.
Six thousand and seven hundred tickets, rep
resenting tho certificates issued. will be placed
in ono wheel, and the same number Of blanks,
including twenty Eve inscrit ed with the names
Of the D emiums, will be placfd in another.
From these wheels tickets vii be drawn at the
same time, and the number drawn will take the
premium drawn simultaneously.
All moneys received upon the sale Of these
shares will bo 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. Y. Chamberlain 4 Co.. b. Loewenstein 4
Bros. Rice. Stix 4 Co.. B. Babb. g. Falls. Z.
NJ. Apperson q Ce., .. c. Boone Go.
S0ffCE.--fcrsqns ordering Certificates by
mail can send grecnbacks 70 The amount If i've
dollars in registered Letters. aod pcstofice or
other drafts. payable 20 our order for larger
amounts, at our sssk, With addre Of town,
county and State carefully writes.
All orders for certificates. and crmmunica-
tons should be addre.sed 90
4. n. ROCKET.
Financial Serrrfarr
At Phmnix Mutual Ina Co. Rcthei IlocE, 80
Main street. Memphi', Tenn. ll47