POUT OQtTUTY imwo. VJXUJf - - 1 ,.. i . - .-....', . a k a k A 1 K A1 KAi NA1 K A1 K a . . .. 1 1 1 - - .. ..r .... " . - ' . v A.-L u A Short Historical Sketch of Polk County's . Popular Summer Resort In "The Land of the: Sky." - ..... , - . The name "Saluda" takes one back to the days of long ago, when the Red Man wandered through these mountains, pitching his wigwam m sheltered places, hunting the bear and wild turkey and fishing in; the moun tain streams. But the happy, attrac tive summer resort at the top of Sa luda mountain did not come into ex istence until years after, even cen turies, after the Indians, for whom South Carolinias suffering from their intensely hot summers, came tried our wonderful climate, and came again, bringing more people with them. Among early visitors were Rev. Mr. McCullough, Bishop Howe, Dr. Ged dings, of Augusta, Stephens Wirners, Mr. Wm. Hinson, Dr. Goelet, the Al drich family, Col D'Arcy Duncan and Dr V. V. Moore. Dr. Goelet decided to settle here third. Mr. J. B. Cullipher is now the genial postmaster, and the imposing, brick postoffice is a great improve mnt on the first office of not so, many years "ago. ' ; In 1893 the Misses Hernott, of Charleston, S. C", built Melrose Inn, still the largest summer hotel in the town. Every season large' ' crowds, many of them people of Charleston, visit this hotel. In 1901 Mrs. J. K. a t Wo' .A -. . . 1 s it was named, had departed to their Happy Hunting Grcfunds. Many living in the town at this day remember when its pretty v homes 'fcnd lawns were silent woods, owned by the Thompson's and the Paces', and known localy, as Pace's Gap. Only two houses stood In what is now the corporate limits of Saluda, and the surrounding country was .very sparse ly settled. One of the oldest inhabitants is Mr. R. Pace, 83 years of age, a man who has lived a long and useful life, respected by all his neighbors. In his boyhood days there were subscription schools at Friendship church, Mace donia and Mountain Page, which he attended. He remembers how the people did their trading at-Flat Rock, Spartanburg, Greenville ancl Ashe ville, traveling in wagons. ; In 1878 came the railroad blazing the way for the town that was to come. The railroad was built by con victs, 'in charge of Col. A. Tanner, who was one of the most public spir ited of the town's founders He had a breakfast house at the top of the grade, and a commissary to supply his employees. Many still living re member the great July 4, 1878, when the first train came up the grade to what is now Saluda An excursion was run from Spartanburg, and the people from the country came for miles in vehicles, on horseback or on foot, to celebrate the event. Until the road was completed in 1880, stage coaches carried passengers from the head of the grade to Hendersonville and Asheville, the drivers and horses being boarded by Mr. R. W. Pace The first store in the present town was run by John Forrest, who built the "baluda House ' for boardersH then followed the "Mountain House," built by Col. Tanner and run by him as a hotel as long as he lived. Thus Saluda began as a summer resort and Baby Hospital, Saluda, N. C. permanently, and sobecam? the first resident physician Before he came, doctors at Hendersonville, were sent for, and with pd telephones or auto mobiles in those -days SaHida's health ful climate was a blessing indeed. Julia Goelet, a deaconess in the Epis copal church, did much ' good work among the mountain people. The first church built was "the Methodist. Mr. H. C. Tanner gave the lot and was the largest contribu tor to the building. The Baptist was the second, Mr. R. W. Pace donating the lot and . contributing. liberally. The Episcopal people of the "place, un der the leadership of Bishop Howe, erected a church, and summer visitors built the little Presbyterian i, church which is open for services every sum mer. . ' The town was incorporated in 1889, to protect the schools and churches from whiskey disturbances, and so is now thirty years of age. The first ravor was Col. A. Tanner. During this same year the Saluda Seminary was organized and building erected-by the American Missionary Association of the Congregational church, located in New York. Miss Prudens was founder of the school and managed it for some time. Mr. Rogers, a northern man, and Miss Jane Hicks, of Lenoir, N. C, were the first teachers. Many of the first pu pils were so eager to attend school that they did light housekeeping. Others boarded at the Pace House. After two years it was turned into a boarding school. Principals of the have been Miss Parsons, Mr. Hollis, Miss Glass, Mr. Burrage, Miss Peck and Mr: Stevens, under whose able management it flourishes at present. The first postoffice in the township was at Mr. Berry Thompson's. Mr. James Tanner being the first post master. Mr. J. L Hart was the sec ond postmaster, and Mr. Cannon the Vvhen you want SHOES, make your dollar have more cents by. buying the followingbrands: Campbell, of Chester, S. C, purchased a beautiful location and erected the "Esseola'-', an ideal boarding house for those .who like to get "far away from the maddening crowd" -of city life. The Charles Hotel was built n 1902 by Mr. Estes, former mayor of Augusta, Ga. The village has grown each year, more houses being j built each season, and there is an ever in creasing demand for cottages. After the death of Dr. - Goelet, in 1908, Dr. E. M.'Salley, of Orangeburg S. C.,' moved to Saluda, and has suc cessfully practiced medicine ever since. The population has increased so that there are now two resident physicians, and in the summer a Baby Hospital is conducted by Dr. Smith, of Spartanburg. Saluda has a permanent population of 00, and a summer population of 3000 or 4000. Electric lights and wa terworks have been installed. There are good stores, meat markets, two banks, a public library and social hall, tennis courts, movies, and other at tractions. With her delightful, climate, pic turesque walks, magnificent views and wonderful waterfalls, Saluda has drawn many people here during past summers, and' now that the great Green-"River dam and lake will soon be completed, the town should be an ideal place for young people, as well as for the women and childreu who have already found out its oenefits. Some years ago a prominent citizen offered the following welcome to Sa luda's visiting friends, and it still will ever hold good. "Come in the evening; And come in the morning, Come when you are looked for And come without warning; Come when you will, There's a welcome before you, And the longer you stay The more we'll adore you." WATER TITE McELROY -BILLIKEN SARATOGA LIFELINE MASTERBILT LIFE LINE VASSAR TWIN SIX FOLK COUNTY The Fair This Year Will Be the Big gest Event of the Entire Year. : Premium List Shows Liberal Ap propriations on Almost Everything Grown or Made in Polk County. The Polk County Fair Association is arranging for the Fair which will take place at Golumbus, on October 8 9 and 10. The premium list has been compiled, and -will soon be in the hands of the printer. In the "meantime, however, it be hooves everybody intending to enter . anything1 to begin planning now. Take extra pains and select only the best and finest of everything and take - it to the Fair. -"'There is some advance information that may be worth while to give out, as the North Carolina State Board of Agriculture is a ioint. nartner n our Fair, and has made certain rules and . regulations which we are compelled to abide bv dom 19 flltnrlol info fViT--ir A i Taya-ry f classifications,; and you can enter in either one or all three. One class re quires ten ears accompanied bv stalk with ears attached: another for best ten ears; another, for the best single ear. Cotton exhibit, one stalk with open bolls attached. . Cowpeas, for best peck. -Hav, for the best bale, to weigh not ,less than 50 pounds of pea, red clover, v mixed grasses, mixed grasses and le gumes, orchard grass, corn stover, oat 'straw and oat nay. County Agent J Sams will tell you in these columns . fhow to make a hay baler at very lit tle expense. . V Oats for the best peck of oats, ac companied by sheaf measuring 15 inches in circumference, and no prem ium will be awarded unless the sheaf accompanies the oats. ' Rye, same regulations that govern 'oats. Wheat : same rules governing oats . and rye. Peanuts, best peck. ; 'Soybeans and velvet . beans, Test - peck of each. Apples for best plate. , c,Grapes' best Pte ' of bunch ! or - ' scuopernong. . Pears. 'Ivvoti niofa . - vanned - Fruits an A ; Vw.4-Vll. . : n .canned fruits must -be in quart jars; canned vegetables must be in pint jars. Jams, must be in auart iars: iellies in glass, of any size. Preserves and Pickles must be in quart jars. Liberal nremiums will be awarded on Ladies' Handiwork; plain -sewings ana nana weaving; hand knitting; wood and basket weaving; curios and relics; minerals, quarry and iorest products. " " f Special attention will be given this year to secure a good exhibit of live stock and'poultry. . Everything is being done that can be done to make the Fair a success. The officers and directors will do all in their power, but they cannot do all of it. The success or failure of the Fair is in the hands of the" people-flf roiic county, we have no fear of the results. - 1 I 1 , f. t ' - ( t ' r . i ... r. ;-. ' i i - i : 1 ' , . -x . - ' ' ; ' ' ' . ' J ''ft. ' , - ' - - - - . -, i ' Melrose Falls, behccea Tryon andSalula BABY MINE They are all leather and honestly built, and the best value for the money. . . . ' & Also remember us for your Dry Goods, Groceries, Feed, Fresh and Salt Meats, Farm Implements, etc. .Complete stock, and liye and let live prices. ' Highest price paid for country produce-either cash or trade. .Bailey-Sftatoini Co., SALUDA, N. G. mmmmmmmmmmmmwmmmmmMW p MORRIS 0 n r e if lamdSe Part s omily Ford Of? Iff Why put inferior parts in your car when you know oualaw parts do not fit, neither do they last. So come to our Garage to insure the best of everything ... .Best suriidl (Better SeirvSce " IroDfl One o1F- accessories Ajax Tires, a guarantee of 5,000 miles, GoodyeasTires,Goodrich Tires,' and the celebrated har d built Haner Tires. on the marliet at 30c per gal. Gasoline We want every car owner in the county to visit our Garage and feel at home.

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