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Improved Farms for Sale.
The undersigned, Real Estate Agent, has constantly at his disposal, Improved Farms of various size and quality of improvement, which he offers for sale to Emigrants and others as cheap, if not cheaper than can be bought in the Western country. These farms are located in and about Antioch, Lake county, Illinois; also in McHenry county, Ill., and Kenosha county, Wisconsin.
They are situated in one of the most desirable sections of the western country, are mostly opening timber and small prairie, combining the advantages of excellent land, easy of cultivation, with abundance of timber and fuel, and good water on the same farm. The country is well watered by the Fox and O'Plain rivers and their branches, and by numerous small clear lakes of excellent water, well stocked with fish.
The country around is one of the best stock and grain countries in the world, and from its proximity to Lake Michigan, and to the valuable markets, which its numerous part towns afford, and the cheapness of improved farms, the emigrant cannot find a more desirable country to locate in.--All who are desirous of purchasing a farm will find it for their interest to give the undersigned a call at Antioch, Lake county, Illinois, before buying elsewhere.
The following is the route from different cities on the Lake to Antioch: From Chicago to Dutchman's Point, 12 miles; to Indian Creek 26 miles; to Libertyville 32 miles; to Antioch 48 miles.
From Waukegan to the O'Plain bridge, four miles; to Milburn 11 miles; to Antioch 17 miles. From Kenosha to Jackson's Tavern at the O'Plain river, 12 miles; to Brass Balls 16 miles; to Antioch 22 miles
From Racine to Martin Stand, on Pleasant Prairie, nine miles; to Jackson's Tavern 18 miles; to Brass Balls 22 miles; to Antioch 28 miles.
From Milwaukee to Ive's Grove in Yorkville, 20 miles ; To Paris 29 miles; to Brass Balls 37 miles; to Antioch 43 miles.
Antioch, June 1852. E. S. INGALLS.
E. S. INGALLS,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law, County Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, Commissioner of Deeds, &c., for Wisconsin, and General Land Agent. Will give prompt attention to all business entrusted to his care, in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin.
Farms constantly on hand to suit purchasers, of all descriptions, sizes and improvements. Conveyancing done to order. Prompt attention will be given to the execution of deeds, &c., and the taking of depositions to be used in any part of Wisconsin, his seal of office as Commissioner of Deeds being legal authentication of his official acts throughout said State.
Collecting attended to with promptness. Office corner of Main and Clay streets, Antioch, Lake county, Illinois.
JOHN H. ELLIOTT,
Wholesale and retail dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, and Crockery.--Keeps constantly on hand an extensive assortment of every variety of Silk, woollen, Worsted and cotton goods, Groceries, Crockery and Hardware, ever called for in the western country. Will purchase, or receive in exchange for goods; horses, cattle, wool, grain, or any other product for transhipment at as good prices as may be obtained at the Lake ports. Store under the Antioch Hall, Main street.
Antioch, Lake Co., Ill.
GEORGE HALE,
County Surveyor for Lake county, Illinois; and Draftsman. Will give particular attention to drafting in its various branches. Office Main street.
Antioch, Lake co., Illinois.
LEROY D. GAGE,
Justice of the Peace, Insurance and collecting Agent. Will give prompt attention to all business entrusted to his care. Office corner of Main and Clay streets.
Antioch, Lake co. Illinois.
WM. H. RING,
Dealer in Dry Goods, Groceries, Crockery, Hardware, and all goods used in the western country. Keeps constantly on hand every variety of goods and wares that can be called for. Prompt attention always given to customers. All kinds of produce taken in exchange for goods. Store on Main Street. Antioch, Lake co. Illinois.
GAGE & LEWIS,
Physicians & Surgeons. Particular attention given to optical diseases
LEROY D. GAGE. DANIEL LEWIS.
Office corner of Main and Clay streets. Antioch, Lake co. Illinois.
WILLIAM L. STEVENS,
Attorney and Counsellor at Law. Will attend promptly to all business entrusted to his care in Lake and McHenry counties, Illinois, and Racine and Kenosha counties, Wisconsin. Office corner of Main & Clay sts.
Antioch, Lake co. Illinois.
J. B. RICE,
Architect. Will give prompt attention to all applications for drafts and plans for buildings of every kind. Office on Main street.
Antioch, Lake co. Illinois.
PARKS, FREEMAN & HAINES,
Attornies and Counsellors at Law, and Solicitors in Chancery.
Waukegan, Illinois.
Will practice in the Courts of Lake, Cook, and McHenry counties.--Prompt attention will be given to the collecting and securing of demands in Illinois and Wisconsin. Also to the sale and purchase of real estate, investigation of titles, payment of taxes, &c. The best of reference will be given.
C. C. PARKS, JAS. FREEMAN, E. M. HAINES.
PRINTING.
W. H. H. TOBET & CO.,
BOOK, CARD, AND JOB
PRINTERS.
OFFICE IN DEWEY'S BRICK BLOCK,
WASHINGTON STREET,
WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS.
The proprietors of the above establishment respectfully announce to the public that they are constantly making additions to their already extensive assortment of
Job Type, Bordering &c.,
and are prepared to execute every variety of Book, Card and Job Printing in as good style as any other office in the West, and on reasonable terms. All kinds of Fancy Printing,
PRINTING IN GOLD AND IN COLORS
executed with neatness and at corresponding prices. Printing done in eight different colors, if desired.
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