The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1872-07-11
Dor Sale, ST. Acres OF. superb
Il Grass land on the heaiiyyatcra
Df the Elk, i'm ROcafaOntas County.

| Dor Sale, ST. Acres OF superb
Grass land on the heatiEatcra
OF the Elk, in POcafaOAtas County.
i West Virginia,-Ths tract is-a portion of
the famous BIG SPRING estate, formerly owned by
Col. v. S: Gatewood, deceased, which has long
been considered the best grass lind in PecaAon-
/; tas county. =
! About 200 acres shave been Cleared. and well
sodded though portion of this has since grown
up in brush The tract has an abundant supply
of wood and water. The soil is Strong limestone,
and the forest growth hickory, walnut cherry;
| maple, birch &c.
The climates unsurpassed in salu5rty and
healthfulness. The place is in civilized por-
ton of the country; and there are neither In
dans to murder settlers, as in some portions of
the west. nor chills and fevers, nor any other
climatic disease-to break down health and shorten
life: Earthquakes are unkndwti.s IF volcanic
eruptions have ever occurred, the. beds OF lava
are now covered oyet With the luxurious growth
of tile forest, or afe oserlaid with fine grass
sod. Il:
Being situated in West Virginia, This land is
not subject to the depreciating effect Which the
enormous taxations necessary topay the inter-
est on the State debt of Virginia will exert upoh
the lands of this Comm onweath for countless
generations 10 come. 49,
Within the broad boundaries ofsthe American
cohtnent no FINER Grass LAan can be found
than this tract.
So, 500 in hand and the residue in three equal
annual payments. to bear-interest from date Of
sale; or, reasonable deduction will BE made for
all cash.
The necessary Heterogeneous for the purchase
of tie land can be made by calling upon adj
dressing me at this place, A. C. L. Lakewood,
Mountain Grove POST office. Bath county, Va, of
W. b. Gatewood, Big Spring :rest,ofise, Poca-
s:aooDB.
may 1e-tf -s- staunton. Va
Valuable Augusta Farm for Sale
" The undersigned offers for sale his valuable
farm containing
i 1f5 ACRES,
lying on both sides Of Middle River, 61 miles
west of Staunton and II miles east of Swoopes
Depot, on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad.
Sixty acres of this land is fine river bottom of
best quality. The balance lies rolling, with about
SIS Acres of good Timber. All in high
state of cultivation, and everything connected
with it in good repair. ss:H
The improvements consist Of q good Brick
Dwelling, with rootns-foor below and four
kitchen attached. There is first class Rank
Barn, with ample stabling; o granary, double
corn crib, with floor between; good Hog Pen,
Poultry House, Ice House, Meat. House, Dairy,
Carriage House, and very good Tenant House,
on the farm, with out buildings :, There is an
abundance OF Ifult on Tue place, Ahciuu!nS ABOUT
80 apple trees Of seleot qualities, and other fruits
commonly foand on a farm of this kind. There
is well of limestone water within 90 yards Of
the kitchen door, and three good springs within
200 yards of the house. Every field is watered
by the River. Churches of various dencmina-
tions, schools, mills and blacksmith shop,
nent, and al within from / ] to 2-mles distance.
The neighborhood is unexceptionable
Any one wishing to purchase y farm Of thi
description, would do we'll to cal, on me soon, u
am deter mined 10 sell. Terms accommodating
Taking everything into consideration, it is
rarely property of such advantages and attrac-
lions is offered in market. 1t is considered one
of the best and most desirable farms in Augusta
county.
Amy one wishing to.see the farm, viii find me
az home, and will take pleasure in showihgc it.
1t speaks for itself, and viii bear the most Dire
full inspection. In my absence, Mr.. Bailey, who
is working for me, will show the premises to per-
sons wishing to examine them.
tr $50 SAMUEL'pRIFER,
april IL SHoope's DEPOT