Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-05-17
500 Prizes, Ranging from $50 to
$280,000 Each.


The gentlemen connected with this enterprise
are of the highest responsibility, integrity and
social standing, and are among the oldest and
best known citizens of ST. Louis. The manage
ment, under the control of Philip S. Lanham-
whose efforts as manager in the late successful
scheme. THE Smith Mill and Farm AssOcia-
ton, y it Is well known have rendered universal
satisfaction to all persons Observation-Disclosures
with the gentlemen referred to below, who have
kindly consented to allow their names to appear
in connection with it. lisa sufficient guarantee to
the public that the drawing and awarding Of
prizes will be conducted upon the most fair and
honorable basis. By referring to the number of
prizes, full description of which is given in the
following pages, with the plan of distribution,
any person will he convinced that the design Is
a fair one. and without the least possible chance
for any partiality being shown to any one per-
son. 1t is the intention of the gentlemen con-
nected with the enterprise to conduct it to the
mutual benefit of all who may purchase ccrtih
Gates. And the manager assures the public that
he has taken all precautions necessary to secure
TO the persons drawing the real estate prizes
good titles to the same, clear and unincumbered,
and to furnish all other prizes in accordance
with the description given, referring all parties
to the certificates attached thereto. lie Is well
aware of the responsibility connected with an
enterprise of this magnitude. and is satisfied
that unless he cOnvinces the community that
the design is not q sWlndle, he cannot succeed;
but, trusting to his former success in the man
agement of the late scheme, he guarantees that
this one shall be conducted equally satistactO
~, or ne will return tho money. This enterprise,
although so much larger than the other. Is vast
ly superior in its inducements for investment,
and he trusts that his former patrons whe were
unsuccessful before, will not be discouraged but
try again-tOrtune may be more liberal in her
favOTs the second time.
Five hundred dollars of the funds realized by
the Smith Mill and Farm Association" was do
mated 10 the orphans of st. Louis. The Pas
cbaU House Association will donate FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS for the same purpose,
equally divided, among the different Orphan
Asylums of st. Louis.
First PrIze-THE PASCHALL HOUSE,
prominently located on the corner of Fifth and
Walnut streets, st. Louis, has sill the facilities
required for n tirst-ClaSs hotel, is four stories
high, contains sixty fine rooms, is well furnished
throughout at cost of S6O,0 600, and is doing
fine business. The whole, including hye SPLEEN
did stores underneath, is bringing rent oil
$4,000 per annum. This magnlhcent house
with furniture complete, lot 81 by 100 feet,
valued at S2S0,0O0, will make a snug fortune for
some one.
second Prize-AN ELEGANT THREE
STORY DOUBLE BRICK RESIDENCE. with
80 acres of ground, in the city Of Memphis, Ten
nessee. situated on Poplar street extension, one
mile from Court Square. House was built in
1861 has fifteen rooms, large and well ventilated,
with fine hall in centre, feet wide, double par
lOrs, library, billiard room, bath room, etc, hot
and cold water all through the house. and is fin
ished throughout in the best style. with all
modern improvements. Fine stable, COW and
chicken house, splendid ice house, servants
house and laundry, separate from the main
building, three large Cisterns and n fine well.
Grounds beautifully laid out, with fine shrub
berry and n variety Of shade trees MagnOlias
and evergreens of all kinds; gardea in a fine
state of cultivation; fine orchard of variety of
fruits; fences new. and everything in complete
order. This is one of the finest suburban resi-
dences in Memphis, valued at 100000.
Third Prize-A HANDSOME THREE
STORY BRICK RES IDENCE. No. 1915 Chest
nut street. between 10Th and 10th streets, st.
Louis, containing twelve rooms, elegantly nm
shed throughout, closets, store rooms, tine cellar
and all modern improvements complete. Lot
2l12 by 1927 feet to an alley. This property Is
considered to be one Of the finest residences of
its size in st. Louis; swell located, good healthy
neighbOrhOOd, ETC., and is valued at $4,000.
Fourth Prize-THE FINE MANSION of
the late Judge r. W. Wells. Jefferson City, Mo.
Two-stOry brick and frame, with high pOrches,
Sc by l6 feet; contains Is elegant rooms, with
painting gallery. 40 by Is feet with skylight.
The whole house is finished in the best Of style,
with marble nianties and all modern improve
mems; has two 6ne cellars, ont buildings, well,
cisterns, etc, in complete order. Lot l35 feet
front on High street, BY 200 deep. Grounds finely
laid out, fine shrubbery, teTraced flower beds,
etc. This is one Of the finest residences in the
West and is valued at $4,000.
Fifth Prize-AN ELEGANT TIRE E-ST0-
RY BRICK RESIDENCE, NOTES South Eighth
street, st. Louis, containing ten rooms, good
cellar, etc, all in complete order. Lot 20 feet
front by l27}4 feet deep, to an alley. Valued at
$4,000 F
sixth Prize = FINE THRRE-sTORY
BRICK DWELLING. adjoining the above. No.
730 South Eighth street; has 10 rooms. cellar,
ETC., IN complete order. lot 20 feet front by
l27I2 feet deep to an alley. Valued at $4,000.
Seventh Prize-FINE RESIDENCE on
north side of Morgan street, No. 1877, between
18th and 10th streets, st. Louis; three story
brick, containing 10 rooms, cellar. etc. Lot 20
feet front by so feet deep. Valued at $4,000.
Eighth PrIze-FINE TWO AND ONE
HALF STORY BRICK DWELLING, No. JAP
Morgan street, between l4th and 18th streets,
ST. Louis, containg II rooms, good cellar. and
all modern improvements. lot about IS feet
front by l5Odeep, to Orange street. Frame house,
4 rooms ON rear of lot fronting on Orange street,
The whole valued at $4,000.
Ninth Prize-GO0D FW0-ST0RY BRICK
RESIDENCE, No. IA Chouteau avenue, be-
tween 9TH and 9Th streets; contains comfort
able rooms all in good repair, Lot - teet 'front.'
Tenth Prize-A COMFORTABLE TWO
STORY BRICK DWELLING, No. 7l6 Chou
teau avenue, adjoining the above; contains
rooms. Lot . feet front by about 20 feet deep
Valued at 5000.
In addition 10 the above, there will be four
hundred and ninety prizes, consisting of silver
Plate. Watches. Clocks. Jewefry, etc,
from the we'll known firm of BoOgher Bros, los
South Fifth street, under Southern Hotel
100 prizes in Fine Sewing Machines, of
various patterns, ranging from s65 to $50 each,
Of the best manufacture, and valued at $1,000.
Ten Thousand Dollars In Cash, di-
vided into 100 prizes of 500 each.
% prizes in Fine Pianos. from the ST. Louis
Piano Mandatory. Each instrument fur
nished with full warranty for five years.
~ No person will be authorized to sell GER
tificates for the Association. or be recognized rs
mn Agent unless holding a certificate to that eff