Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-01-11
Capital Prize Valued at $40, 900


Which amount has recently been offered for
the Springs and Grounds Immediately sdr-
rounding.
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
pleasure, from all quarters of the country:
They are within few steps of the village, Of
Raleigh. in a beautiful valley. and also within
few hundred feet of Wolf river. which winds
around the base of the eminence on which the
village of Raleigh is situated, and empties into
tn" F. Their 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. M. Coleman, can produce hundreds OF
certificates of cures in cases which had been
entirely given oyer by medical skill: The
the entire village of Raleigh, rises 70 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 falling, and are
designated as follows:
Marble Spring,
Box Spring,
Magnolia Spring,
Arsenic Spring,
sulphur Spring,
FreestOna Spring.
The place has never been visited by endemic
Of any kind. and peculiarly characteristics of its
healthfulness is the longevity of the inhabi-
tants. The Oldest citizens of Shelby county
are residents Of Raleigh.
The Springs are rs much resortei to by plel-
sure-seekers az ty invalids, owing to beauty of
scenery and various artificial as well as natural
fractions. Connected with the Springs are a
Pavilion, Ladies Bowling Alley. Rustic Ar
bers. Reading Saloon, Gents Bowling Alley.
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 a magnificent
site for, grand hotel and other buildings.
splendid facilities for park, prnmenades, etc.
An analy sis Of the several Springs. by distin-
guished medical men, shows that they are I'M
surpassed in mineral and curative properties
by any in the United States; There is no rea-
SC n then why Raleigh should not become as
famous as Saratoga. Sharon or Lebanon, and
as largely patronized. It needs only capital
and enterprise TO accomplish this end.
A charter is before tho State Legislature for
tho Incorporation Of the Springs. and a move
ment has been inaugurated looking to direct
rail communication with Memphis.
For this prize. 900 was recently offered.
which was declined. in order that the above
scheme may be fully carried out.
PRIZE No. 2.--Tho elegant COUNTRY
MANSION H0USE AND LOT RESIDENCE
Of Col. ]. NJ. Coleman is within few var 5 Of
tho Springs. The house is in first class order,
contains ten rooms, and is beautifully emkow-
cred in shrubbery. The lot is well fenced and
ornamented with fine shade and fruit trees,
and affords all necessary Outhnuses, csterns.
etc. 1t is midway between the village and
Wall o h0 osFaNa II Val
nc, $s000
PRIZE No. Some THOUSAND DOL
LARS IN CASH.
PRIZE No. 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 and 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 INSERT ed with the names
Of the premiums, Will DO placed in another.
From these wheels tickets win be drawn at the
same time. and the number drawn will take the
premium drawn simultaneously.
All moneys received upon the sale Of these
shares will be placed in the German National
Bank Of Memphis. and will remain theret to the
credit Of the Association until the drawing
takes place.
References:
G. F. Chamberlain & Co.. D. Loewenstein &
Bros, Rice, Silk 4 Co., b. Babb. g. Falls, L.
NJ. Apperson K Co., o. G. Boone * Co.
NOTICE.--Persons ordering Certificates by
mail can send greenbacks to the amount Of five
dollars In registered letters, aud postotice or
other drafts, payable to our order for larger
amounts, at our risk. with address Of town,
county and State carefully written.
All orders for certificates, and communion
\. n. Rocket
Financial Secretary.
At Phoenix Mutual 1ns. Co.. Bethel Block, 80
Main street. Memphi'. Tenn. llOI