Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-03

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the Springs and Grounds Immediately sur
rounding.
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 'eokers Of health and
pleasure, from all quarters Of the country:
Raleigh. in beautiful valley. and also within
few hundred feet of Wof river. which wind
around the base of the eminence on which the
village Of Raleigh is situated, and ,empties into
the " F 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. ]. 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 emf
nence ofpure air, and is as remarkable for its
healthfulnes as beauty of location. The
Springs are in fpe 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. Tne 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
Saloon, Billiard Room, Gymnasiums, Refresh
ment Tables. etc., while Wolf river affords ex-
cellent Boating and Fishing.
The ground accompanying the Springs, in
the atove scheme and included in the First
Prize. is fifteen acres in extent, overlooking the
valley, and affords, in addition to magnificent
site for. grand hotel and other buildings.
An snalys sig 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. Thereis no rea-
famous as Saratoga. Sharon or Lebanon, 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 and move-
ment has been inaugurated looking to direct
rail 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 elegant COUNTRY
MANSION HOUSE AND LOT RESIDENCE
Of Col. ]. M. Coleman is within few yar's 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 outhouses. csterns,
etc. II is midway between the village and
Spring Valley. on the main promenade. VAL
ne. $1,000.
PRIZE No. S.--0NE THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE No. A TO 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 to the Springs aud belongings.
Details of the Drawing.
Six thousand and seven hundred tickets, rep
resenting the certificates issued. will be placed
~ and the puuhQr Of hlanEa