St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-04-29
Truth Stranger than Fiction!
a HOME FOR NOTHING.

There is an old saying to the effect that there il
nothing new under the sun" and yet from the fol
lowing it would appear that there is an exception
| even to this rule
At point six miles west of st. Augustine. Flori
d. the line of the St Johns Rail way, lies bean
tful tract of land which has recently been laid out
in town-site called West St. Augustine.
st. Augustine proper is the Oldest CITY in the
United States and abounds, with legend lore and
historical antiquity and few if any of the many
thousands that visit Florida fail to take look al
the Sea Wall. Old Fort and many other interesting
objects
1t was founded September g. 1865, forty-two years
previous to the settlement of jamestown, Va, and
ffty-five years before the landing of the Pilgrims
on Plymouth Rock. The name st. Augustine was
given to the place by the Spaniards because they
landed on the day dedicated to that reverend and
learned Saint. st. Augustine is growing rapidly,
being the terminus of two railways, and others
the Hotel City of Florida.
The proprietors and owners of The Illustrated
Southern World, sixteen page weekly illustrated
paper same size as Harper's Weekly, noting the
progress made in the Ancient City, purchased a
VIM. Astor, of New York, Immediately
of the line of the St Johns Railway which is own
ed by Mr.. AstOr, and in the midst of this tract and
within two hundred feet of the railroad have plant
ed in plot of 700 acres the city of West st. Angus
tine.
From West ST. Augustine there exists direct
daily connections for the st. Johns River, nine
miles distant, with steamboat connections going
north and south daily. To St Augustine, six miles
river thirty-fve miles, or rail, twenty miles, and
Jacksonville by river rail thirty miles dis
tant
In addition to this, the tract which is located
the city of West St. Augustine is much higher in
attitude than either 81 Augustine OF Jacksonvlile
and is Rich High, Dry Open Pine Land
And now comes the strange feature of the whole
matter:the prOprietOrs and owners of The ulustrat
ed Southern World conceived the plan of giving to
each and every yearly subscriber to the paper
DEED to a lot in the city of West st. August tine
4OxIOO feet free and clear of all incumbrances and
Tar fIa
quired to build though it is confidently expected
because of the delightful location that many will do
so.
Florida to-day is the Mecca to which thousands
are looking with eager eyes, and it is now made
and owners of The Illustrated Southern World for
all to secure HOME it that delightful State FREE.
Many will no doubt wonder how it is possible for
anyone to absolutely give away lots in the city of
West st. Augustine and yet the reasons when
planned are very simpel Adjacent to the lands
upon which is located the city of West St. Angus
Southern World own other lands which they no
doubt expect will greatly enhance in value these
lands will be by them divided in plots of FIVE TEN
and FIFTEEN acres, and sold the value increases,
which the lots are taken will be very rapid,
they also have in view desire to induce subscrib
to become actual settlers in the state and at the
same time secure for the paper an extensive paid
up circulation.
THE ILLUSTRATED SOUTHERN WORLD contains
seven pages of illustrations and it replete
with choice literature. No expense is spared to
1t is ably edited and contains valuable information
about Florida, the land of Flowers and Oranges,
scenes covering all the Southern States and their
pecularities, besides stories poems, sketches use
full information household notes, the garden, etc..
etc. in fact it is just such paper should go into
precedented and liberal offer they expect to quad
ripple their list of subscribers. The subscription
price of The Illustrated Southern World is s4O0
per year and they pay the postage.
owners of The Illustrated Southern World, a speci
men copy of which will be furnished upon applica
WHAT WE WILL DO; Upon receipt of Loo from
you we will enter your name in our subscription
Southern World for ftty-two weeks, paying the
postage on it, and, extra inducement to have
q warranty deed to town lot in West ST. Angus
tine 40x100 feet in size. Remember we actually
give you this lot and we hereby further agree to
pay notary for executing the same and to pay all
taxes up to January 1, 1887. At the same time no
)ne can become a lot owner in city unless they
are subscriber, but after you have secured your
Iced, of course if you wish you sell it. We re-
ain the right to return your money should all the
OTIS propose to donate to subscribers be taken |
before we receive your remittance.
We refer by permission to the following named |
gentleman who reside and do business in Jackson |
lille:
Maj. R. Mclaughlin, Pres ST. Johns Ry
Capt. W. B. Watson, Manager DeBary Line.
apt. G. V. 81. Post, Manager Fast Line.
". S. Webb, Webbs' Jacksonville Directory.
"; G; Coleman, Gen Travelling Agt F: r. & N. Ry |
John S. briggs, Alderman, jacksonville, Fla.
Mayor Rice, Mayor of Jacksonville.
d, ID. Holland, Sheriff Duval County, Fla.
Gx-MayOr VIM. Mel. Dancy.
1x-Mayor NJ. A Dziaynskf.
;. A. BOardman, jackson vile.
We append the names of a few of the resident |
who have received the deeds to the lots
their subscriptions, to whom al
10 refer:
Dr.. c. E. Carradice Jacksonville.
Vim. Cook, Merchant Tailor Jacksonville.
Tohn Rich, Agent Mallory Line Jacksonville.
:. E. Brannan, Artist Jacksonville.
Nm. Yer Bryek, Artist, Jacksonville.
4. Zacharias e. Co., ClOthiers, jacksonville.
ReerhOwer ket F. r. & N ".
Vim. B. Watson, Real Estate, Jacksonville.
T. ID. Bucky, Clothing, jacksonville
:. Cohen, Tobacco Jacksonville.
francis +. BOgue Furniture, Jacksonville.
has. j. Britt, Restaurant. Jacksonville.
Nm. Rich 'CuriOs" Jacksonville.
Joseph Drtina, Fancy Groceries, Jacksonville.
has. Pickering, Electrician, Jacksonville.
u. l.. Hartridge, Livery, Jacksonville,
)r. G. j. Kenworthy Jacksonville.
Nm. Jeacle, Boots and Shoes Jacksonville.
L. K. Leon, Liquors, Jacksonville.
Dr.. Neil Mitchell, Jacksonville.
Nm. II. Kingsbury, Nursery, Jacksonville
leopold FurchgOtt Dry Goods, Jacksonville.
acob s. Parker, jacksonville.
And hundreds of others.
You can send money to us by Post Office Money
rider, Registered letter, Express or Bank draft.
sample copy of paper sent receipt OF 1OctS in
lamps. What Merchant Mechanic, Professional
nd LabOrng man who would not be acting wisely
~ getting lot! Fathers Mothers secure lot
or yourselves or one for your children 1t may
,rOve nest egg and costs you nothing. Deeds are
xecuted to ladies as well as men. In writing give
u1 name of person you wish deed made to- Do
lot let this golden opportunity pass but order at
nee Address,
The Illustrated Southern World,