Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-12

RALEIGH SPRINGS.
GRAND SPECIAL SCHEME
-oF The
Raleigh Mineral Springs,
TO BE DRAWN ON OR ABOUT
FEBRUARY 18TH, Isss,
TTNDER THE DIRECT AUSPICES OF
- the following well-known Citizens of
Memphis:
Directors:
N. C0RONNA, Pres't German National Bank
JOHN S. T00F, of Toof. Phillips & Co.;
W. L. STEWART, late of w. L. Stewart Bros.
B0LFE &. SAUNDERS, U. S. Collector;
r. r PITTMAN. of r. r. Pit man Il Co.;
GEO. II. LEaUERE, of Ward & LeGuere.
N. CORONNA, Treasurer.
DEPOSITORY German Natl Bank
F. Y. ROCKETT, FinanciaI:secretar
$4,000 IN PREMIUMS
NUMBER OF PRIZES. y
CERTIFICATES, So EACH
A Fortune or a Homestead for So
Capital Prize Valued at $1,000
Which amount has recently been offered
the Springs and Grounds Immediately sur
rounding.
PRIZE No. 1.-the celebrated RALEIGH
MINERAL SPRINGS, situated on the con-
fines of kaleigh. late county seat of Shelby
phis. and two miles from Wells station, on
the Memphis and Louisville railroad. These
Springs are six in number, Of various mineral
and medicinal qualities, and are visited every
Summer by thousands of seekers Of health and
pleasure, from all quarters of the country.
They are within few steps of the village OF
Raleigh, in beautiful valley, and also within
few hundred feet of Wolf river. which wind 8
around the base Of the eminence on which the
village of Raleigh is situated, and empties int
tn" !" Fa ther e Waters" at Memphis. Nqme-
been experienced by sojourners at this health
inspiring retreat, and the present proprietor.
Col. J. M Coleman, can produce hundreds of
certificates. of cures in cases which had been
entirely given over by medical skill. The
ground surrounding the Springs, and in fact
the entire village of Raleigh, rises to an emil
nence of pure air, and is as remarkable for its
healthfulne.s AS beauty of location. The
Springs are in fue order, never failing, and are
designated as follows:
Marble Spring,
Box Spring,
Magnolia Spring,
Arsenic Spring,
Sulphur Spring,
FreestOne Spring
The place has never been visited by epidemic
of any kind, and peculiarly characteristic of its
healthfglness is the longevity, Of the inhabi-
tants the Oldest citizens of Shelby county
are residents of Raleigh.
The Springs are as much resorted to by plea
sure-seekers as ty invalids, owing to beauty of
scenery and various artificial as well as natural
attr actions. Connected with the Springs are a
Pavilion, Ladies Bowling Alley Rustic Ar
hors, Reading Saloon. Gents Bowling Alley.
ment Tables. etc.. while Wolf river affords ex-
ceent Boating and Fishing.
The ground accompanying the Springs, in
the atove scheme and included in the First
vallev, and affords, in addition TO n magnificent
site for a grand hotel and other buildings.
splendid facilities for park. pramensdes, etc.
An analys 81 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-
famous as Saratoga. Sharon or lie anon, and
as largely pat-onized. It neeis only capital
and enterprise to accomplish this end
A charter is before tho State Legislature for
ment has been inaugurated looking to direct
rail communication with Memphis.
For thi: prize I.S 5000 was was recently offered:
scheme may be fully carried out.
PRIZE No. 2.--The elegant COUNTY,
MANSION HOUSE AND LOT RESIDENCE
of Col. j. Nj. Coleman is within a 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 we'll fenced and
ornamented with fine shade and fruit trees,
and affords all necessary outhnuse cisterns,
etc. II is midway between the village and
Spring Valley. on the main promenade. VAL
ne, $4,000.
PRIZE No. s.--3NE THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE No. 4 10 25.--TWENTY TWO
COTTAGE LOTS. valued at $3.50 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 10 the Springs and belongings.
Details of the Drawing.
Six thousand and seven hundred tickets, rep
resenting tho certificates issued. will be placed
in one wheel, and the same number Of blanks,
includ ng twenty five inscri ed with the names
Of the emiums, will be placed in another.
From these wheels tickets will be drawn at the
same time, and the number drawn will take the
premium drawn simultaneously.
All moneys reccived upOn the sale Of these
shares will be placed in the German National
Bank Of Memphis. and will remain there 10 the
credit Of the Association until the drawing
takes place.