Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-10


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PRIZE No. 1.-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 seekers of health an
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 s
around the base of the eminence on which the
village Of RALEIGH is situated. and empties int o
the " + ther Of Waters" at Memphis. Nume-
r0us remarkable cures Of various diseases have
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. Tho
the entire village of Raleigh, rises to an emf
nence of pure air, and is as remarkable for its
healthfulne S as beauty of location. The
Springs are in fine 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
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
attractions. Connected with the Springs are a
Pavilion, Ladies' Bowling Alley. Rustic Ar
hors. Reading Saloon, Gents Bowling Alley.
Gol. adj ID e..
ment Tables. etc.. while Wolf river affords ex-
cellent Boating and Fishing.
The ground accompln 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 a magnificent
site for a grand hotel and other buildings.
splendid facilities ( r a park, pramenades, etc.
An analy 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 is no rea-
son then why RaleiRh should not become as
famous as Saratoga. Sharon or Lersuou. and
as largely pat,onized. i tnee's only capital
A charter is before tho State Legislature for
ment has been inaugurated looking to direct
raj communication with Memphis.
For this prize. $50, 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 RESIDENCE
Of Col. j. M. Coleman is within few var of
the Springs. The house is in first clas. O. der,
contains ten rooms, and Is beautifully emlow-
cred in shrubbery. The lot is well fenced and
ornamented with fine shade and fruit trees.
and affords all necessary outh0uses. cisterps,
ETC. Ii is midway between the village and
Spring Valley, on the main promenade. VAL
ne. $4,000.
PRIZE NO. Bone THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE No. 4 20 25.-TwENTY TWO
COTTAGE LOTS. valued at $3.50 each. These
lots are portion Of the village of Ra eigh. 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
resenting tho certificates issued. will be placed
in one wheel. and the same number Of blanks.
including twenty five insert ed with the names
Of the D emiums, will be placed in another.
Prom these wheels tickets viii be drawn az the
same time. and the number drawn will take the
premium drawn simultaneously.