Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-07

PRIZE No. I.---The celebrated RALEIGH
MINERAL SPRINGS, situated on the con-
fines of Raleigh, late. county seat of Shelby
county, Tenn nine miles northeast Of Mem
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 eekers of health and
pleasure, from oil quarters of the country.
T 1ey ar within few stems of the village Of
Raleigh. in a beautiful valley and also within
few hundred feet of Wo { river. which wind s
around the base of the eminence on which the
village Of RALEIGH is situated. and emptiss into
rous remarkable cures Of various diseases have
been experienced by sojourners at this health
inspiring retreat, and the present proprietor,
Col. J. NJ. Coleman. can produce hundreds of
certificates of cures in cases which had been
entirely given over by medical skill. The
ground surroundiny 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. as beauty of location. The
Springs are in ine 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
hcalthfulness 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 by invalids, owing TO beauty of
scenery and various artificial as well as natural
attr actions. 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
Prize is fifteen acres in extent, overlooking the
valley, and affords, in addition to magnifcent
site for a 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 Raleigh should not become as
famous as SARATOGA, Sharon or Lei anon and
as largely patronized. II 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. So, 600 was recently offered.
which was declined. in order that the above
scheme may be fully carried out.
PRIZE No. 2.--The elegast COUNTRY
81 xNSI0N HOUSE AND LOT RESIDENCE
of Col. j. M. Coleman is within a few var $ of
the Springs. The house is in first class order.
contains ten rooms, anu rs BEAUTIFULLY emhOW-
cred in shrubbery. The lot Is well fenced and
ornAmented with fine shade and fruit trees.
and affords all necessary outho uses. cisterns,
etc. 1t is midway between the village and
Spring Valley, on the main promenade. VAL
ue SS000
PRIZE No. s.--0NE THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE No. 4 To 2J.--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
rescnting thu certificates issued. will be placed
in one wheel. and the same number Of blanks.
includ ne twenty Eve inscfi Cd with the names
Of tie p emiums, viii be placed in another.
Prom these wheels tickets will be drawn at the
same time, ant 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 q the
credit Of the Association until the drawing
takes place.
References
c. r. Chamberlain 4 90. B. Losvenstsin A
NJ. Apperson 4 Cs-, o. c. Boone Co.
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