Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-17

FreesfOne Spring

EreeshOne SpftD&
The place has never been visited by epidemic
of any 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 resortei TO by plea
sure seekers as by invalids, owing to beauty of
scenery and various artificial as well as natural
attrr rctions. Connected with tho 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 Bolting and Fishing.
the above scheme and included in the First
Prize. is fifteen acres In extent. overlooking the
valley, and affords, in addition TO q magnifcent
site for. grand hotel and other buildings.
splendid facilities for park. promenades, etc.
An snaly 81. of the several Springs, by distin-
guished medical men, shows that they are un
surpassed in mineral and curative properties
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.
charter is before the State Legislature for
the Incorporation of the Springs. and a move
ment has been inaugurated looking to direct
raj communication with Memphis.
For this PRICE go, 900 was recently offered.
which was declined in order that the above
scheme may be fully carried out.
PRIZE No. 2---The elegant COUNTRY
MANSION HOUSE AND LOT kESIDENCE
Of Col. ]. M. Coleman is within 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 well fenced and
ornamented with fine shade and fruit trees.
and aforis all necessary outhouses. cisterns,
etc. IL is midway between the village and
Spring Valley, on the main promenade. VAL
ne, SSOOO
PRIZE No. s.-SNE THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE No. 60 25.-rwENTY Two
II 4 lat ThQrn
lots are portion Of the village OF Raleigh. de-
lightfully situated, all fronting on thorougn-
fares, and will be drawn with the understand
ing that the winners shall have Tree access Al
all times TO the Springs aud belongings.
Details of the Drawing.
Six thousand and seven hundred tickets, rep
resenting the certificates issued. viii pe placed
includ ng twenty i've iDscrii go with the names
OF The , eminms, will be placrd in another.
From these wheels tickets WI te drawn AZ ne
premium drawn simultaneOusy.
All moneys received upOn the sale Of these
shares vii be placed in the German National
credit Of the Association until the drawing
takes place.
References
c. Y. Chamberlain 4 Co. b. Loeweustein 4
Bros.. Rice. Siix 4 Co, B. Babb. O. Falls. =.
NJ. Appcrson a c.. o. c. Boone 4 Co.
NOTICE--Persons ordering Certifcates ~
mail can send gresnbacks % he amount Fl i've
dollars in REGISTERED letters. ard postuflce OF
other drafts, payable TO cur order fer larE1r
amounts ~ nur rsk. With nddre of town.
com ard Staic e. eiu.ly urittrn.
All orders for certif afes. and comm1nica-
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FnanriaI eerre-ary.
AT Phanir Mutual Ins. Co. bethel Block, -
Main street Memphis. Tenn. no-d