Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-02-06


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PRIZE No. 1.-the celebrated RALEIGH
MINERAL SPRINGS. situated on the con-
fines of Raleigh, late county seat of Shelby
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 aud are visited every
Summer by thousands Of eokers of health an d
pleasure, from all quarters of the country.
They ar. within few. steps of the village OF
Raleigh. in beautiful valley, and also within
a few hundred feet of Wo river. which wind 8
around the base of the eminence on which the
village OF Raleigh is situated and empties int o
the F ther Of We ters" at Memphis. Nume-
rous remarkable cures of various diseases have
inspiring retreat, and the present proprietor,
Col. ]. NJ. Coleman, can produce hundreds of
certificates of cures in cases which had been
rtnSG spTSGy sySn S by snyHs s9Sa ski sR Ths
the entire village of Raleigh, rises to an emf
nence ofpure air, and is as remarkable for its
healthfulne.s as beauty of location. The
Springs are in ane 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 resortei to by plea
sure-seekers as by invalds. owing to beauty of
scenery and various artificial as well as natural
attr actions. Connected with the Springs are n
Pavillon. Ladies Bowling Alley. Rustic Ar
a'oon, Billiard Room, Gymnasums, Refresh
ment Tables. etc., while Wolf river affords ex-
cellent Boating and Fishing.
The ground accompanying 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 q grand hotel and other buildings.
splendid facilities for park, pr9menades, etc.
An analysis 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 Raleigh should not become as
famous as Saratoga. Sharon or Lebanon, and
as largely patronized. 4 needs only capital
and enterprise to accomplish this end.
A charter is before the State Legislature for
the incorporation of the Springs aud a move
ment has been inaugurated looking TO direct
raj communication with Memphis.
For this prize, $50, 600 was recently offered,
which was declined. in order that the above
scheme may be fully carried out.
PRIZE No. 2.--The elegaat COUNTRY
MANSION HOUSE AND LOT RESIDENCE
Of Col. J. NJ. Coleman is within few var Is of
the Springs. The house is in first class order,
contains ten rooms, and is beautifully emkow-
cred in shrubbery. The lot is well fenced and
ornsmented with fine shade and fruit trees.
and affords all necessary outh0uses, cisterns,
etc. 1t is midway between the village and
Spring Valley, on the main promenade. Val7
ue, $1,000.
PRIZE No. Bone THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE No. A 20 25.---TWENTY TWO
COTTAGE LOTS. valued at $50 each. These
lots are a 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
Details of the Drawing.
Six thousand and seven hundred tickets. rem
resenting the certificates issued. will be placed
in one wheel. and the same number Of blanks,
includ ng twenty hve inscri ed with the names
Of the D emiums, will be placrd in another.
From these wheels tickets will be drawn az the
same time, and the number drawn viii 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 remain there 10 the
credit Of the Association until the drawing
takes place.
References:
G. +. Chamberlain 4 Co.. b. Loeweustein 4
Bros, Rice, Stix a Co., b, Babb. q. Falls. L.
NJ. Apperson 4 Ce.. 0. c. Boone Co.
NOTICE.--Porsons ordering Certificates by
mail can send grecnbacks 90 the amount ef Eve
dollars in registered letters. and postofics or
other drafts. payable 70 cur order fer lareer
amounts. a our rsk, with address Of town,
cou1fy and State carefully written.
Al orders for certificates. and communica-
lions should be addressed %
financial Sscrefnry.
AT Ph9nix Mutual Ins Co, Bethel Blorf- t-a