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Mr. IMitor: IVrhaps it-may not be ubinterestingto your reader to hear something from the educational intt-r-itsof our mountain coun try. We can wonderfully congratulate ourselves upon Is-ing surrounded ly the many natural rescnim and monts which tend to the enrichment and success of an industrious jx-ople, but whilst our country is thus preeminently llessd with all the natural advantages that ould bo desired, we have been heretofore lagging somewhat in tin lvar upon the question of education that is. the ti n' oil lu-ation of the young ladies nml gentlo man. boys and girls, of our mountain country, and how encouraging it is to know, that the country is fast re lieving from this curse of ages, and that schools of high grade have been estab lished all over this fair land, which is destined to become the garden spot of the ' Old North State." Watauga has half dozen first class Acade mys which have, and are do ing a vast deal of good in the preparation of the youthful mind for wider fields of thought and activity. The Academy on Cove (.'reek known as Cove Creek Acad emy, we are sorry to learn has fallen off considerably in attendance being a decrease from 1(50 to 40 the cause of which we do not know, but attribute it to the recent closing of the free school, which unavoidably caused a decrease in attendance. We also understand that Mr. John liingham has 'quite an interesting school 1 miles from Cove Creek Academy, with an average attendance of (JO; we congratulate the people of Cove Creek upon securing the services of Mr. Bingham who is a young man of sterling worth ami possessing more than ordi nary intellectual qualifica tions and is a worthy en graver of the human mind. The Institution known as Sutherlands Seminary in Ashe Co. which is conducted by Prof. John C. McEwin needs no words of praise to speak its greatness its past record being such, as ranked it first am ing the best Insti tutions of like grade in West ern North Carolina, and as this Institution has flurished in the past, we are glad to hear of its rapid improve ment in the many advanta ges which it now offers to the young ladies and gentle men of our mountain coun try. Prof. McEwen has with him thej present scholastic year Miss Lizzie Grant of Tennessee, who is teacher of primary dep't.andisayoung ladyolTure intellectual at tainments, und knows well how to train the y outhful mind in the paths . of , recti tude and duty, so that it may steer itself aright in coming years. The musical dep't. Is conducted by Miss Minnie Bennett, who has won for herself a lasting reputa tion as a first class teacher: lessons are given at reason able rates upon Organ or Piano. The recent purchase of a new and elegant Piano adds much to the interest and attraction of this dep't. The services of ; Miss llankin of Mooresville N. C. teacher of Art, have been secured by the principal,-and will be present at .the openining of the Spring session Prof, Mc- u-n lu;s an average attend- ,n kvofj( having '27 board - ing students from vanous portions of North Carolina and TriinesM-e. Youvg men) who are desiruu of rev iving' ' a first class n lu. ation. and at ; little cost can do no letter. j ithanfo go to Sutherland Seminary: and to young la- .Olcs. i;il ;fii vantages an j offend, which can not be ox- I ci ll.il in Western North Car - oiina. i lie motto oi tne u- st it tit ion being "constant I tin rough work, and clow application vf principles to practical life Jnck. HOOKS. For the Dkmih hat: The books remain while! every thing else passesaway The ruthless hand of timej does not change them. this world change is the most ierceptible feature in nature. It is written on the sky, on the land and on the sea and it lurks in the snowy petals of the lily and kisses with poisonous lips the ten der lea es of the beautiful geranium. The friends of ' few years ago, have passed away and new and stramn faces have fallen in to fill thei,,th(uS'11 many were injured void and how often the smilel torr.bly excitl. The Pn of jov todnn mav 1m trniis - formed into a crystalized (ear tomorrow. Not so with books. They remain the same true and tried friends that never fail. TonguelessJ companions of lonely hours. We open our books and bring the past down fo pres ent.. "The fancy of Jeimey Taylor is as fresh and t he wif of South is as kvn and the fervor of fax ter is as in tense as w hen the words, first fell burning from their pens. What a priviledgc? to wan dor through the medium of books through sunny Spain and classic (J reece, or historic Italy or to follow Scott on the wings of imagination through Caledonias lovely hills and roam on the banks of her matchless "locks." We have them to suit ev ery mood of the mind. We read some because they soothe and quiet us; some because they amuse us and some because they kindle the imagination. Does the mind soar beyond this world and vainly strive to grasp that which lies beyond this spot on which we live; Take Ilickersteith or Dante and follow them step by step through the unexplored re gions of other worlds or play among the stars with Uerschl. The old old books. How much we love them! Chatterton and Kirk White; with reverential tenderness-, we read these little volumes and breathe a sigh for those who fell ere the sun shine of childhood had left their ring lets. ' . Dreary indeed would life be without the companionship of books. Tw ouldbe "Cold as the midnight winds and dark as myriad nights in one." The good and pure books lift us above the sordid j avarcie oi eartn. iney in spire us with zeal and energy and cheer, comfort and make naPPy what would other wise be lonely hours. We cannot choose better com panions than books. They p i l mi will never forsake though all others should fail. All who j love to read will echo the sentiment in their hearts. "Blessings bo upon the head of Cadmus t he I'Ii - tii ',, j;in or whoever it xvhh that invented books." Einnan, Hamboo, N. C - Passenger Train De roiled lalieUt 5e?erI Tt roni Inju'ed, md tbe Cri Entirely Conmmed by Fie. : t itai lootc, .v i . .Nov. 12. l'nssonger train nuiirbcr .".'I.! due hen' from Atlanta o.-r; the Air Line ut Tt.'M) oMock this evening, met with a fear-: blown up by a can of nitro iful accident nar ( Sains ville'glytvrin", but you don't state about noon. It is impoxsi-j whether he is dead or alive. ; hie yet to obain full pnrtic- New Importer I waited u Hilars, but reports say the! routuP.tl.ere fonror five hours train jumped the track whik running at a lively rate: do - vei;v car adserious- Iu!ly injuring a number of the crew. The mail agent is reported as perhaps fatally injured; express messenger also badly hurt, as is also others. Nopassengersrepor turniture on tne msinimiem, ted as injured. The train phm a Treniont street furni soon caught fire, and frantic ture dealer was rather sur- efforts were noeessnrv to ore- vent many from perishing in the flames, by quick work. however, ;jll were rescued, !tl,,fi express and taggagv cars, first and second class conches ami Pullman sleep ers were entirely reduced to ashes. On our way from Jefferson last Saturday, we stopjn'd with Mrs. (iraybeal for din ner, where we met her moth er Mrs. Mary A. Nye. Mrs. Nye's maiden name was Tin ley. She was raised near Wytheville Ya. wa married to Geo. W. Nye 0'.) years ago is now 1)7 years old is going this week some ten miles from home on U visit-is sprightly ovild ride horse back but for an occa sional head swimming. Her mind is remarkably clear her hearing as accute as in early life. In early life she was the sickly member of the family. She remem bers to have seen Andrew Jackson and would have found great pleasure in vo ting for G rover Cleveland had she been a man. She is a democrat of the old school. We hope she mayjliveto seeher hundredth birthday, and her chances aregood. New River Items. School prosperous. V weddingor twoexpected. Col. Horton will move to Caldwell soon for the winter. John El rod Esq. has been 'possum hunting. Coinshuckings common. Some cabbage being hauled off. Mrs. Morris quite sick. Sunday school at the Acad emy, Jont Horton Superin tendent. A candy pulling at Capt. d itchers Uvst Friday night: A pleasant time expected Christmas. X Nov. 24th. 1888. I beg leave to remind the subscribers for Heavens, Earth & Ocean. The Golden Dawn, Kays .of Light and Encylopedia of Buisness Law and Forms, that though I have been unable to meet my engagements as soon as I desired, I a tn nevertheless de pending on the kindness of their subscriptions. 1 have been providentially hindered an hindrance to which all are subjoct and. as such I - ""'1' "v the eoniderat"- ( hri-tiau pcopli all those, who are willing to gauge, ' their actions by that great' 1 moral standard "Do unto! others as you would have' ti in do unto vou," will! ; not convert i.i.v delay into ;an instrument with which to! trouble me. Any-day le- I wivii l iv.s aill Aliias you may tXKet me. Kesp"t. : L. L. Hicks. Didn't Wait for Him. City Editor (to new ropor-J tor) Yon say this man was! but couldn't learn it ' Editor Why couldn't you learn it? " Reporter I localise he had not come down yet w hen left. Life. As a result of advertising . .1 i ll A. V"" 1,1,1 (,uwr "JV nen " woman came m ami asKcu for "Mr. Installment" and did not want to talk to any one else. Host on times. a. & im & iu DunausTs and Station i:ijs Elk Park, N,C. Dealers in Pure Drugs, Chcua nils. Paints. Oils. Varnish unl Toilet articles, l-'ino Stationery a sjMi-iiilty. We keep the latest Novels niul Periodicals in Stock. (ilVIM S A CALL. 0SA Bl The finest Sl'MMKR RESORT in th United States ami the finest CLIMATE in the world. At this Bka 'TIFVL place yon wii fiind - J. B, CLARKE th an atractive stock of good elect al witli mvnt care. For Low Prices, Good Goods and PolsJe Attention you can do no patronize him. better than to Roots, I Ik huh .c wanted in end less 'quantities, for which tin highest market prices will be paid. Thanking n generous public feu n lilieral support I hope to merit a continuance of the same. All iK-rsons indebted to the late firm of J. Ii. Clark & Co. are car nently requested to come forward and settle ns the businenn must be closed. Itesp'ly. J. B. CLARKE Blowing Bock, X. C une 7th 88. ly. T. B. FINLEY. Attorney at Law, Wilkesboro, N. C. June 2."ith 88. 1 v. T-i LOWING T1 it n mm Old SANTA CLAUS lias certainly come. IF YOO DOH'T BE LIEVE ;; IT JUST TAKE A LOOK AT WILL W. IIOLSCLAWS C" iTOGK of goods. 1 oi NEVER SAW THE OF IT iN YOUR I i I . I I Ml'- a SKUIT is Won!; Hiding truly 0 0 Tfl S33 Wilt rh out for Iiis ndvvi-tlsfi-rneiit in next .ss.vo. Nov. 27ti. "88. 4t. Do You Use Hard- ware? If so look ,'at thi-se .and si i when to irv prnvs j Standard NaikSJ.rjOiN.rfc,.., jBar Iron. ;.. ,.,. j ) Horw Shoos, rc. ' Horse Shoo Nails l.V. 44 Splendid Axe, Ames'Shovel..! FULL STOCK . OF CAIU'KXTFKS.'und Bla(hhtic TOOLS Looks. Hinges, I'dtt.v, Table and (ilass. rocket Cutlery (urns, Di.stnls, Cartridges, Shot. Powder, Caps and a (iiii:at many other things in my line at" equally low-price. Cull and s.h? me wiienin Lkno;k. Very Bspt. E C. MARTIN. Richmond Danviu.k 11. R. Co. Western X. C. Division. Ashviile. X. 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