These were offered by a realtor named Charles Schleier, who tempted potential purchasers, describing the area as being " The finest, healthiest location, good for till soil, splendid water, good market for produce, rapid and cheap transit, " and as " level land and hills, romantic scenery, fine clay land, mineral springs; the most beautiful place for private residence and garden . " His efforts resulted in the first arrivals of German and German-American residents.
