The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1891-05-30
GHEAP MARYLAND LAND.
Young Men, Why Go WestP
When brighter prospects present themselves
in Maryland; Cheaper Land, Better
Climate, and Convenience TO the =
Markets of two Great Cities,
Washington and
Baltimore.
BARGAINS IN ST. MARY's COUNTY.

Awake from your dreams Of the West and
think of the bright future If our own state
present to you n few Of the many farms
have TO offer you, and at such prices as to
induce you to drop in aud see for yourselves.
No. Small farm containing GO acres,
near California postoiiice, improved by a
small two room dwelling, barn, fine spring
of water, good meadow; a nice little home
for $3.50.
No. POO acres adjoining California, four
room dwelling; land level and fine soil;
capital investment; 81 900.
No. 3-"Vineyard, beautifully situated on
the st. Mary's river, within few minutes
ride of st. Mary's City, the historical spot
marked by the Calvert monument, and lovely
surroundings unsurpassed by natures handi-
work. The site of st. Mary's Female Semi.
nary and Protestant Episcopal Church, fine
society, great agricultural improvementint the
section; half mile of river front combined with
fine oyster creek on said land; good meadow;
finest location for peach culture in the county;
fine site for steamboat wharf and ample fruit
for domestic use render it a very desirable
property Price $500; 1856 acres.
No. 4 is a very desirable farm p miles from
California; fine loamy soil in good state of
cultivation; land level and well watered; con-
veniently situated; improved by frame
dwelling Of four rooms and kitchen; good
outbuldings and lovely home; 300 acres.
Price $1,000.
No. is large 400 acre farm, improved
by two large dwelling houses; land level and
susceptible of division into two or more farms;
four miles from Milestone Landing and one
mile from the bay; good outbuildings; all this
for the low price of $40 per acre; buildings
worth large per cent. of the money; con-
| venient to Baltimore and Washington markets.
| No is Flower of the Forest, containing
3T5 acres; four miles from steamboat wharf;
/ land generally level and very fertile, well
watered, fine grazing lands; improved by large
and roomy dwelling, two large barns, two corn
houses, two tenant houses, fine lot of valuable
/ timber; altogether a very desirable farm for
the low price of S., 800
No. : is a model home for all convenences,
one mile from California; mail passes the
door twice day; improved by a large two
story dwelling, good barn and tenant house;
| fine lot Of timber; within one mile of the water
and steam mill; DO acres for the small sum
of 81 200.
No. S-One of Patuxent's beauties, which
overlooks its mouth, with complete title to
FIVE acres of the finest oyster ground known,
which makes it represent a little fortune;
| within few minutes row of wharf; soil dark
loan and very productive; large dwelling and
barn, finely watered, and altogether can be
made home equal to any IN the state. Tins
farm contains 40 acres and can be bought for
$S5 per acre.
No. Is $50 acres, on the Potomac river,
one mile of river front, with all the advantages
the Potomac can afford; fine large dwelling
and necessary outbuildings; 300 acres OF
cleared land, perfectly level, adapted to all
crops; fine grazing land, well watered; all this
for the small sum of So 200.
All the above lands are well fenced and are
conveniently situated as to churches, mills
postoilice, schools, &C., and the good health
of our people is known far and wide. Ny
doctors bill for large family in Is years ha:
been Sll. invite those wishing to purchase
land to come to st. Mary's and look for them
selves. Take the Weems line of steamers
from pier 2, Light street, for Spencer Wharf
on the Patuxent river. Round trip s.
Boats leave at ESQ a. IN. Wednesdays anC
Saturdays and p. IN. Sundays, and return
Mondays and Wednesdays in the morning anC
Monday nights. Refer to Messrs. Henri
Vanderlord and John w. Nelson, of West
minister, Md, who have viewed these land
and will give further information. Call on o
address l.. j. WISE, California,
maybe If st. Marys Co., Md