Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-21

PRIZENO. I.---T he &C lebrated RALEIGH
MINERALSSPRlNGS 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 all quarters OF the country.
They ara within few steps of the village oil
Raleigh, in beautiful valley. and also within
few hundred feet of Wo # river. which wind
around the base of the eminence on which tho
village Of Raleigh is situated. and empties int o
the" + ther Of Waters" " at Memphis. Nume-
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
entirely given over by medical skill. Tho
ground surroundny the Springs, and in fact
the entire village of Raleigh, rises to an emf
nence ofpure air, ana is as remarkable for Its
healthfulne. as beauty of location. The
SPRINGS are in hne order, never falling, 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
healthfulness 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
attrs sctions. 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-
ceent Boating and Fishing.
The ground accomp lnying the Springs, in
the above scheme and included in the First
Prize. is fifteen acres in extent. overlooking the
valley, and afford in addition to magnificent
site for. grand hotel and other buildings.
splendid facilities for park, prnmenades, 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'S no rea-
son then why Raleieh should not become "a
famous as Saratoga. Sharon or Le' anon, and
as largely patrOnized. Il neeis only capital
A charter is before tho State LEGISLATURE for
the incorporation of the Springs, and move
ment has been inaugura'ed looking TO direct
rail communication with Memphis
For this prize. S2O, 900 was recently offered.
which was declined, in order that the above
scheme may be fully carried out.
PRICE No. 2.--The elegant COUNTRY
MANSION HOUSE AND LOT BESIDENCE
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 affords all necessary outhpuses. cisterns,
etc. IL is midway between tho village and
Spring Valley, on the Hain promenade. VAL
ue, $1,000.
PRIZE No. 3.--9NE THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE No. 4 90 25.---rWENTY TWO
COTTAGE LOTS, valued at $3.50 each. These
lots are portion Of the village Of Raleigh. de-
lishtfully situated, all fronting on thorough
fares, and will be drawn With the understand
ing that the winners shall have free access st
all times to the Springs aud belongings.
Details of the Drawing.
Six thousand and seven hundred tickets, rep
resenting the certificates issued. will be placed
in one wheel, and the same number Of blanks.
including twenty FIVE inscri ed with the names
of the emiums, will be placed in another.
From these wheels tickets will Re drawn at the
same time, and 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 rem ain there T. tho
credit Of the Association until the drawing
takes place.
References;
Bros, RicspStix 4 Co., B. Bahh. @. Pals. Z.
NJ. Apperson a Co, o. c. Boone Co.
NOTICE.--Persons ordering Certificate. By
mail can send grccnbacks 20 be amount II Eve
dollars in registered letter.. aid postofics-or
amounts. At our risk. win adire Of toWn,
couniy and state clrcln.ly written.
All orders for cert hla.rs, and comEuaica-
tions should Be addr1 .ll u
T. n. ROCKET,
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