BLUE RIDGE ENTERPRISE L'l EWIN8 Editor & Proprietor. Highlands, n. c.,i::-.::-.march i, 188& Some Erroneous Impress ions Corrected. The discussions on roads which, the BlI'eBibge Enterprise has -engaged ia tbe past two or three, - lasses hare de veloped the fact that some of the parties interested in road making ad libitum, en tertain impressions not warranted by the facts. One very erroneous is that the citizens collectively or individually, may have inspired the criticisms of the paper on the road policy which has held a pre dominating influence in the development of this section. All who entertain such , belief may drop it at once and forever We never cousult individuals or commu nities for opinion! only for data and facts. If the . latter happen to be in correct, which is of en unavoida ble, we hasten to correct them f at ooce. The opinion, of individuals or neighborhoods, of the merits of an enter' prise, is not considered, only the data and facts they can supply, are made use of in reaching our deductions. We wish it to be distinctly understood that this is the policy we have ever pursued in the man agement of newspapers, and that it wil be continued in the enterprise, a pa per that attempts any other is but a weak linf , shorn of individuality and is without usefulness. We will treat all with cour- Tb many of the summer visitors nothing I in Highlands can reach it without risk to would be more interesting than a garden kfe or limb. fiUel with native specimens, arranged in 1 The writer does not . intend, by any their appropriate groups and labeled, means, to advocate the construction of Some of the plants found here are of rare new roads, for which at present "there is beauty as well as curious. Among these io apparent necessity, but rather the we may men-ion Painted Cap, which is keeping in at least passable order of those continuous throughout the season of bird 1 roads which are already , made and much and flower. This curious spfcimenpre- used. A case in point is the present ab sents a gorgeous appearance when planted solutely dangerous condition of the road in groups ; its scarlet petals ever growing from Ilorse Cove to the top of Blue Ridge. with flame-like splendor. This section of the road is worked and The fame of such a gaiden filled with I kept iu order(T) by a force from Highlands. rare specimens ot tbe JNorta uarouna j Doubtless there are other much traveled Mountains, would soon spread abroad and I roads in about the same condition. Could be visited and patronized by scientists not some of tie time spent upon the from all parts of the country ; and the de- building of unnecessary new roads, be mand for seeds and specimens would, if much more profitably devoted to keeping properly conducted, at no distant period the old ones in some sort of repair. become a source of considerable income. We who live in the country adjacent to Nothing that could be accomplished Highlands are all intereste d in her welfare, with so little expense, while affording a and, being so interested, we naturally de- pleasant recreation, would give Highlands sire to be able to get into town occasion- so much notoriety among that class noted ly without laming a horse or breaking a for culture and scientific attainments, ax wheel. an establishment of the kind which wc The magistrates of Highlands ought to have sketched. be able to help us. and that they will is If the ladies of the Floral Society con- the earnest desire of elude to inaugurate such an enterprise, no Horse Cove, Feb. 19.. . Sequilla time is to spare ere the selection of a plot m n m V mi ot ground ior tne purpose,, is maae. i ne c , , weatber has oreVaUed. Railroad soil for such a purpose shculd have been tramjJ havfl be(n bIockeJ by the mow -m cultivated in Hard crops last year, well maDy place8. In Wisconsin the snow rotted and ara eo, and m a convenient Uy dght feet on a evet In Montana place. Such a spot for immediate use the thermometor has been as low as sixty may be lound at we corner ot aiam and degree8 beJow zero LAND FOR SALE. FAEMIIfG, GRAZING, FRUIT-GRO WIN 3 AND TIXBXB LANDS AND TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALS IN THE GROWING TOW N OF HIGH LANDS, MACON COUHTY, AND ADJACENT SECTIONS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA. The unders'sTied, for over twenty-five v ears a practical nurseryman and farmer in the North and West, after a ree'draee of ight years at Highland, is satisfied that no section of tbe United State? offers great er attractions than the piataus and slopes of the Blue Ridge in Western North Caroli na for peop seeking; new homes, -where Fifth streets.- and no doubt a loan of the ground from Mr. Kelsey could be readily eff cted, till a more appropriate location with warm, southern exposure could be tesy, and private opinions and private procured, cleared and put in proper con dition for a garden. If Highlands is particularly fitted by ly, are public property, which we claim natural advantages for any special purpose, the right, with the press in general, to t j8 that 0f a Bummer resort, but in order comment upon, and criticise favorably to acaieve this object the place must be or unfavorably as their merits seem to pat jn OT(jer to TeCeive wt-itors. Artistic warrant. Our columns are always open attractions must be multiplied to please to parties to defend their views by a logi- the eje an(j capture the senses, and other NEWS ITEMS. acts and opinions of persons that atiect the public inteiest, either near or remote- creature comforts anticipated and supplied. Walhalla's Best Customer. An old colored woman by the name on Phyllis Williams, died at Binghamton, N. Y., on Friday last, need, it is said one hundred and eleven years. Bird s eye maple, which sells for one hundred and sixty dollars per thousand feet in England, is used for fire wood in Western North Carolina. Chattanooga Tradesman. Mr. W. W. Stringfield, Democratic Representative from Haywood county, has I in'-roduced a resolution in the House for the removal of the political disabilities of ex-Governer W. W. Holden. The Charlotte Observer says that a whole family, residing Bix miles from LandrumV, a station on the Air Line Railroad, are down with the small pox, and one death, that of a son, in the fam- cal statement of them, bat not for person al abuse or a long, windy rigmarole in stating their case. And now, in referonce to the theory that persons have a right, if they choose to spend their own money in making The mountain trade is a growing inter- roads, etc , ia not gainsayedj and when est for Walhalla, and the more encourage- .thns spent in road making on their iodi- tnent given to immigration to locate north vidua! property or within their own enclo- and weBt of that town, the more the mer- sare, their acts should be sacred from chants of that village of "happy homes,'' comment, but wherever the exercise of as its musical name implies, will be bene this personal right touches the public wel- fitted by the increased trade that numbers Hy has occurred, fare, at that point, they become public bring. It is no advantage for Walhalla One of the most curious railroads in the property and are proper subject of criticism to have population south of her and near WOrld is in operation from North Bellen ior me press. &u ruoua wuwu aio uui mo luruugu uuo laiuuau. mo muia lca uedlord .Mass. it is only ten in purely private roads, but are intended for travel up the mountains, the greater the gheg in width between rails-making it the the use of the public, and are unobstruct- sales of merchandise, the very business narrowest narrow-gauge railroad in the ed by gate or fence, are in thtir nature, Und transportation of goods and passen- world. The cars are small and consider nublic. are declared to be in the keet ing gers, the entire profits of which will fall and care of the county after years, I into the lap of Walhalla. She will aJ and it is the county's duty to have them ways virtually monopolize the trade moun kent oten and in repair by county officers, tain ward of her if her merchants and - - i ed safe. The road cost $4,500 per mile. This year, though youug, has a remark able roll cf illustrious dead. Garobetta, the greatest orator in Europe, died just as the new year came in; Gustave Dore, one of the most original of artists, and Richard Wagner, the greatest of the musical composers of this generation, have disap peared. Gambetta, Dore and Wagner were all monarchs in their respective ways, and no other hand can hold the sceptres that fell from their dying hands. A Virginia paper says that So that every mile of road thus made is business men will use the advantages in constructively an additional mile added their hands to secure and retain it. This to the public roads of the neighborhood, trade will have" a steady increase, and to be kept in repair in the future by an I they will have themselves alone to blame assessment of labor on the citizens be- if they do not profit by it. They may tween the ages of 18 and 45. That as- drive quite a lucrative trade in the sum- sessment of labor amounts from twenty to mer season when the mountains fill up thirty days per capita in a year. This with visitors, in Florida and West India labor is exacted by the most harsh . laws, fruits, if they will prepare to handle them which require individual service, or pay- fresh and at a reasonable proht. I here A Virginia paper says that many ment for lost time at more than ordinary are a great many articles they would get years ago there lived in Albemarle coun wages, or imprisonmeat in the county jail, direct orders for if people knew they ty an old gentleman named Shumate, A policy that increases this tax to the could be obtained with dispatch; but in J whose antipathy to cats was so great ratio of population is ruinous to the pub-1 order to increase, or we might say create that he made it his business to kill every lie welfare we contend. this direct trade, it will be necessary to one that he could find. At his death cats Our nolicv on the contrary is to concen- advertise their eoods, and thus let the collected to the number of five hundred V mT mf i ' i trate exDenditures on the town, make it people ia this section know where to send and attended the funeral in procession a neat, attractive place, and a population their orders without making a trip down na aiterwara quieuy aispersea to ineir 0 e i i i -ii i ,i i i Ui a a l 1 t l.i.l a I UUlUCSt WiACiO irucj ducu kuu loiiiomuoi oi nve aunursd wiu soon oe gatnereu nere. i" uiuuuwuua to ioua ior wnai, mey want. of lives m enemy That number will inspire confidence; far- In preference to doing that they send off bein(r dead. This remarkable circum- mers .will purchase and improve land in to the large cities for articles they could I stance is still remembered by some of our the vicinity, knewing that a market is often get cheaper at Walhalla. Send your j oldest citizens. assured for ail products. Orchards will advertisements to the Blue Ridge En- On the 31st of January about three be planted, dairy farms be opened, pop- terprise and we will find the customers, mile-' from Crested Butte, occurred one of nlation will increase, needed roadB will be made willingly, and increased and in creasing numbers will lighten the laber tax for roads ; population will be invited not repelled as the present unwise system tends to do. Those who dissent from this view let them stand up in their place and give reasons for the faith that is in A Letter From Horse Cove. Editoh Blue Ridge Enterprise: The Enterprise is a welcome weekly visitor tons dwellers in the Cove, being as it is, well filled with a variety of mat m. i .v t i t i . ter both instructive and entertaining. , . j I It seems to the writer that the journal .v v ..I j. -.i. I xills a long felt want in the ' community. wisdom of the policy, or proves a satis factory answer. and there is no doubt, that as it grows older it will become a power in the bind. Here, on the southern slope of the the most disastrous snow-slides ever known in the Rocky Mountain region Late in the night thirty men employed in the Howard & Smith anthracite coalmine were started from sleep by an ominous rumbling noise, and almost : instantly the avalanche was upon them. The building in which they were sleeping was crushed to atoms, and the occupants hurled down the mountain side. A rescuing party started from Crested Butte as soon as the news was received, and after several hours, indefatigable labor the men were all un- A Botanical Garden. v . l vv'vivut wwaa aaj vaa ttviv ' ivuuu uoau . r . r . and eichte6n wounded, several fataDy Bine Ridge R. R. Time Table. us: tae welcome song ot tne robin is heard and all about us the grass and clov "Whtt will we do t" is a question we er are making the earth green again. I Local contributions solicited from every beard one of the members of the Floral Fruit buds too, are swelling and from neighborhood of the Blue Ridge country. Society asking. As suggestions are al- present indications the coming season will .ways in 'order in the opening days of a I bring a fine and plentiful crop of peaches new enterprise, at the risk of being pro- and grapes, if the late frosts do not inter jounced officious for meddling with the! fere. I Down train l'ves Walhalla S.C. 6:40a.m. ladies' affairs, wa would nti errant a Rotan- T t Winrvroo na H tn nrvfit v 11 beneca City, 7:54 a.m. ' oo I . j,.. mv m.rra ical Garden, as something that might give timed remarks the Enterprise in re- V Wal,X 1 ' ii-TZ pleasant employment, as wen as produce gaid to vegetable gardens. . Evening trains connect with trains on sseful results, far reaching in their conse- Any one, with a little time and care, the Air Line Railroad at Seoeca for At- I hi i .11 n ii i itt a ouences, i can trrow nrjnTi A.Rmfl. yWa trrAnnii. iania ana an poinxs onm ana vv est I o r r o 7 I if : a. . n Purhar no other nlace conld he fonnd nrnrlv rrar . nHfiid-nt oreing train connects at osneca witn r X- rvr J r r 1 . , Atlanta rr oil nnlsfoot itiJ ii uig v vwyw bv wiviavw ivi vio- w &ccu uio laiuuj kauia wen buuuuou i Nnrth ating a botanical garden as at Highlands, with such wholesome additions to our NOTICE. ward and make settlement and save further trouble. MRS. A. Q. DIMICK, ' Jan. 16,1883. ltf - Admrx. In the mountains, within sight of town, daily food, so that "Hog and Hominy" imT Br A TimJluhlsT TYlAfA than B nnTlHrnt I man nsit Ttatttn4a 4 Via nnl. Aini r.t V a ... .I. ' ' I All nersona indebted to the estate or F. L. varieties of plants that would be termed fanner as is too often the case hereabout. DIMICK, deceased, will please come for- rare specimens, seldom met with in any Now is the time to begin preparations, so other quarter of the globe. Plants can be that the seeds may be planted as early as removed from where found to- the place J iB needful. prepared for them, and transplanted with- It is to be hoped that the efforts of the out difficulty or danger of loss, at any Enterprise in spreading agricultural time during the summer, there being no I knowledge may bear good fruit among drouths or hot summer sans here to check the farmers of this region generally. or retard their growth, j The writer notes with interest the com There could .be no more enjoyable jnaunication of "Pen Hol ler" in regard to -or healthful recreation than a ramble on I road and street questions and the editorial "(he mountains with basket and trowel in comments thereon. While it in very evi (Search of specimens ; ai.d then the deb'ght desf that it is of paramount importance to aammg, elaasifymg and arranging the Highlands that her streets, particularly plants in beds, would kindle an enthusi asm for natural studies, that would speed -j&j result in a class of skilled botanists, es .'pecially among the pupils of .. the school, that would compare favorably with, the classes of the most expensive colleges. Main Street, - should be put into - good shape and furnished with dry sidewalks, it is none the less neeessary that there should be good roads leading into the town from various directions in the surrounding The rlsrht to mutnf twtrnr tnr n. norH on of ! country, so that persons having business 1 the Soutaern states for sale. ltf "Sil Best Selling; Shelivr ln f SMark!t. Adjust, itself to al wtrfffiixe Corn witnoct the hm off XJ sprinff. Aohnts WiKTBD totk I a jP55 the eiclniTomle Inortry Town. I they nsav pnjoy health and lontr life and pucaoe preat extrem'S rf lip-at and c.'ld. And to -11 who are suftVrlne. and shortemnK life ndunnz the rieorsof northern winters or the roiftsmns snd enervating f ffects of the lonp heed terms of the low countries South arrl WpFt. we say, thet though the riroaopct of soon bing able to leave a large fortnne fr yrinr h-trs may not be as in- vitinz here as in some ofer pecuons. yet there are ahunrtant openiners for pood in- vrstonents in pl"a.ii)t, profitable tu'iness with eood aspnrarce of health and long life to ojoy the froitp of your labor. The ?wb or mgnjanns is situate a on a beintifnl nndnlatius plakeu near the crest of the Blue Ridee, 3700 feel; above tide water, in the southern part of Macon county, e itrht miles northwest of the oomt of ittoTsectioTi of the State lines of North Carolina, South r!rrHna and Greore'a. The town site was laid out in the spring ot 1877. In the then, almost unbroken forest. It erowth has ben mrch retaTrted rv lack of lunibr and other bniling material, con veniences for transportation, &c, bntthofo rtifHcnl'ies are being raoidlv overcome. and the town an1 eurrounrtincs are iniproving mnrh ftttr-r than ever terore. We now have a permanent ppu'aMon of about three hnntrol of the best class of nearlv evo.ry State in th Union. "We have roads lending out in every direction, da'lv tnals. god stores, mills a'd shop, good cash market for all kinds of produce. We have good society, excellent school and nhnrch privileges, end our people who at tend to business are prospering. In the vioinitv of Highlands, and along the Blue Ridge 'rotn 15 to 20 miles, are many thou sand ares of fine farming, grazing and fruit g;-o ir g lmd. Some portior s almost levtl, whi'e others are mor undulating, intersected with ridges 200 to 500 f-et above te general level and some bold mountain peaks, 1000 f eft or more above the general level. th beantiful rich coven on either side. 1000 to 1500 feet below the general level of the hieb nlatean. giving within a radius of tBn mles of the village, such varietv of soil. cliTate, productions and scanery as cannot be fc ur d within b short a distune? and so easy of access from any one point in tbe united stntes. 'ire for mation of the country is such that good carr'ace roads of easy grade can be made at little expense to all the Tannine lands. coves, water falls and mountain peaks, and such Toads are now being worked out to all of the main points of interest. The soil is mostly a dark, slightly sandy loam, with a eood subsoil, usually rree rrorn srone ana easily worked. It is about a fertile as the average upland sou or tneJN'irtn Atimcc States and w-ll adapted to the growth of the tame grasses and northern erains, fruits and vegetables. Uur altitude gi ves us cool. pleasant summers, the average summer temperature being about 05 degrees and tbe extreme beat under HO deerees, and vet our seasons are so long that com of the varieties grown in the Northern and Middle States ripens before frost. We never have drouth to seriouslv injure our crops The average winter temDeratnre is nhout 34 degrees. the extreme s'ldom reacbinsr zero. We Borr.etimes have a few inches of snow, some inters none and the ground is seldom frozen but a few days at a time. With good tame grass pastures stck will not need very much winter feeding. Sheen are now kept on the woods range in flocks of twenty to one hundred every winter without any feeding and they generallv do well. Clear, cold, soft water m bold spring3 and sparkling trout brooks is every where aoundant: ror family and Tarm use. and. with the numerous water falls, supnlies abundant facilities tor mauuracturiog. and adds preatly to the attractions of the moun tain scenery. Some lands have been cleared and are being cultivated and producs fair crops without manure, and the farmers are prospering. Most of tbe land is still cov ered with the origin! forest growth of oak chestnut, hickoTy, nemiocK. tulip tree or poplar, locust, sort maple, cucumber, black and yellow birch, sour wood, etc , etc. The woods are generally open and easilv cleared, but in some portions the timber is very heavy and some sections are covered with a dense undergrowth of rhododen drons, kaltnias, etc. Although but little fruit has yet been grown just about High lands, tbe trees make a fine, healthy growth and in all this section wherever tried fruit especially apples produces regular crops. of the v-ry best quality. Un the south-east slope of the Bin? Ridge is the "thermal" or "no trosr." neit, wnere peacnes and grapes seldom fail to produce Ado crops of the best .7- w ltn our pure water, miia cumate and facilities for raising grass and vegetables. tbe advantages for dairying are unexcelled The climate and scenery oiler attractions for health and pleasure seekers and all lovers of nature that are unsurpassed, and equaled nowhere else within easy access of desirable farming and fruit growing lands. Boace of tbe best lands ot this section have recently been purchased for settle ment and are being improved, but there is still a considerable amount for sale at low prices that will make beautiful homes and fine stock, dairy and fruit farm', and soon be worth many times the present cost. We also have for sale a large number of building lots in the town of Hi. blinds. We give below a partial list of properties we have for sale : Fifty choice business lot on Main Street, 83x50 feet, at $50 to 1100 per lot. Twenty business lots on Fourth Street, 83x50 feet, at $25 to 150 per lot. A large number of desirable business or residence lots 66x200 feet, within a quarter of a mile of the business centre of town, at $25 per lot. A number of fine residence lots 132x200 feet, witbin a half mile of tbe business cen ter of town, on pood streets, at $50 per lot. A few beautiful 3 acre lots at $150 per lot. No 172. House and 2 acre lot on 4tb 8t , fine location, house 14x28, Jet t kitchen 14x12 feet, one story, nearly new and well built, stable and out buildings, lot improved and well fenced, price $350. No. 78. One hundred acres unimproved land, t wo and a half miles west cf town on the head cf Overflow creek, a fine tract, nearly all lies well for cultivation, fair soil, well water d, price $250. No. 95. Fifty acres unimproved, one and a half miles north of town, one half or more lies well for cultivation, well watered and timbered, good soil, price $3 .50 per acre. No. 96. deventy- seven acres one and a half miles northeast of town, very heavy timber and fair land on the Cnllasaja river and on tbe direct road to Whiteside Moun tain, price S3 50 per acre. No 112. Two hundred and sixty acres 3 miles northeast of town, on tbe Franklin road, runs to the Cullasaja river and Cuila saja falls, a beautiful locitioa and desirable property price $3 per acie. No 173. One hundred acres unimproved, one mile north of town, oa the road from town to Whiteside Mountain, a fine tract of land with a large amount of excellent timber and a gocd water power on tbe Cullasaja river, will make a fine stock or dairy farm, price $500. - ' No 70 Six hundred acres improved land. five miles soutowestof town, well timbered and watered, fair soil, about one fourth suitable for cultivation, balance good pas ture land, will make a good sheep farm, nrice 75 cents rr acre. No 173. A fine property in Cashier's Val ley. 10 mrles northeast of Hublands, 530 acres of land, 80 acres cleared and well fenced, cottage of 10 rooms well built and finished, gooa out buildings, ice house, large fish pond well stocked with trout, or chard of 300 bearing trees of apple, peach, plum, cherry, etc, fine vegetable garden, soil of good Quality and nearly all lies well for cultivation, also a large amount of fur niture, farming utensils and almost every thing needed for convenience or comfort and for running the farm, price $10,000. No. 174. A good farm of 250 acres in Horse Cove, 5 miles from Highlands village, and on a good road, fair to good sol), about three fourths lies well for cultivation, the balance good timber, grazing and fruit land, well watered and has a mill poer, about 40 acres cleared and well fenced, good orchard of about 100 apple trees, 100 Eeach trees, 50 bearing grape vines, all of est varieties, small house of 4 rooms, sta bles and out buildings, price $1200. No. 175. 130 acres. 5 miles northwest of the village, one mile from the Franklin road, good so!, lies well, two comfortable log cabins, 30 acres cleared and fenced, price $600. ' ' ' No. 176. 640 acres unimproved land, 5 miles southeast of Highlands, fair soil, good timber, one fourth or more lies well for cultivation, balance good pasture land, will make a good stock or fruit farm, price fl per acre. - ., No. 92. 500 acres, unimproved, six miles southeast of Highlands, one half or more ites well for cultivation, fair soil, good tim ber and well watered, price $1.50 per acre. Parties having cbeap properties for sale in Macon or adjoining counties should cor respond with us, as we are advertising quite extensively and have superior facili ties for handling real estate. If parties wishing to buy aon't find what they want in our list, they will please wTite us for what they want and we may be able to furnish it. S. T. KELSEY, Highlands, Macon Co., N. C. W. J. DUNCAN Announces to the public that he has opened a stop on Fourth street, mgnianas, where he is prepared to execute all orders for Boots and Shoes of both fine and heavy work, with promptness. Prices to suit the times. Necessary Bees & Poultry Combined, only $1.25 a year. The 32 page Bee Keepers' Magazine, for 1883. will be greatly enlarged and beautified by the addition of a department devoted to Poultry. Manv are now keeping both bees and poultry successfuflxaiid find their net yearly income much larger and more relia ble than from either industry separately. Hence tbe desirability of the combined jour nal. Agents Wanted. Best inducements ever offered, in Cash or Fine Premiums, Address KING, KEITH & CO.. nl-tf li Pajk Place, New York. Neat fits guaranteed and work warranted to wear wen. Rep tiring done at short notice. Invisible Fetching on Hue work ana laaies snots a specialty. Rubber goods repaired and made as good as new. 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Sibley'i Farmm' A (manor. HIRAM SIBLEY & CO., Seedsmen. Kuekeatcr, Ji. Y. sad Chlraq, ILL POULTRY WORLD. A monthly maenzine. the oldest, lr;est. and bht periodical devoted entirely to poultry ever published. Splendidly Illus trated. ;i Ao per year. Also tne Ameri can Poultry Yard, the only weekly paper in existence which is entirely devoted to poultry. $1.50 per year. Both papers for f'J 00. A sample copy oi bo'h mailed on receipt of nine cents in postage stamps. Address hi. U. Btoddard, Martiord, Ct. We have made arrangements with the manufacturers, so that we can furnish one of these scales and the Enterprise foi ONE YEAR FOR ONLY $6, eing one-half the usual price of the scale alone. Every scale is made of the .very best material, nicely finished and fully war ranted by the Chicago Scale Co., to be accurate and durable, and is particularly adapted to the use of farmers or others to whom it is desirable to know the correct weight of any article from a half ounce up to 240 pounds. Upon receipt of the above amount the Enterprise will be sent regularly (post paid) for one year, and scales shipped by freight, dirpct from the manufactory, to any railroad depot, securely boxed, to any address. Subscribers who have already paid for the present year, and who want one of these scales can send us a new subscriber or have an additional year added to their subscription, for the above amount. Every farmer should weigh all he sells and all he buys. If this is done five times the price of the scales and Enterprise can be saved in a single year. Agents who may send subscribers un der this oflFer will have the names placed to tluir credit for premiums just the eaine as ordinary subscriptions. Be particular to give full directions for shipping. The Housewife's Favorite, For Family, Office or Store, Weighs from a quarter ounce to 25 lbs. This little scale is made with steel bearings and brass beam, and will weigh accurately any package from one quarter ounce to 25 pounds. It is intended to supply the great demand for a house keeper's scale. Nothing of the kind ever having been sold before for less than from $8 to $10. Every scale' is perfect and will last a person's lifetime. It is also valuable in every office for weighing mail matter. . There is no better scale made for postmasters, as it is as nicely adjusted as any letter balance. We will furnish this scale boxed and shipped from the factory to the nearest railroad depot to subscribers, with a copy of the Blue Ridge Enterprise for one year for $3 50, freight paid by consignee. Address Blue Exdge Enterprise, Highlands, Macon bounty, N. C. ESTABLISHED 1875. T. BAXTER WHITE, dealer in First class Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, Hats, Notions, Stationery. -M- Try Our Canned Goods, FROM SOME OF THE BEST PACKERS IN THE COUNTRY, LOBSTERS, MACKEREL, OYSTERS, PEACH ES, CORN, PEAS, PEARS, BEEF, BEEF TONGUE, BOSTON BAKED BEANS. DO YOU WISH FOR NATURAL TA8TB OF FRUIT ? TRY OUR EVAP- ORATED PEACHES AND PEARS. 0 GIVE OUR TEAS A TRIAL. THEY WILL DRAW TO SUIT YOUR TASTE. J OUR COFFE CAN'T BE BEAT IN QUAL ITY AND POUND3 TO ltf THE DOLLAR. H. M. Bascom, DEALER IX Hardware, Stoves and Don s Furnishing Goods, & Manu facturer of Tinware, &e., Highlands, N. C. All orders for Tin Roofing, Guttering, Spouting, &c, will receive prompt atten tion. Also anj thin ? of Tin, Sheet Iron and Copper made on short notice. A limited amount of Watch Clock and Gun Repairs will be attended to. 0t N. B. Those needing Cistern Pumps, Hy draulic Rams or Water Pipes will do well to call and enquire price. 1-tt A Farm to Cultivate on Shares. Two miles from Highlands : 25 acres cleared and about 50 acres well fenced. A nua ber of peach and apple trees in bearing, a log house, stable, corn crib, etc The flness springs ot cold water within fifty yards of tbe house, with unexcelled location for dairy building. Place will sheltered on north and west by mountain ridges, and tte test site In thia part of tbe country for early vegetables, melons aod swett potatoes. A line location for peaches, grapes, straw berries, etc., and a large and excellent ranee for cows, sheep and hogs, with a ready market at Highlands for all the vegetables, fruit, butter, egeg, poultry and mutton that can be produced. Also one ot the very best lcctions for an apiary. A man wanted who can produco satisfactory reference that he Is competent to properly manage such a plaoe, and is trustworthy and reliable. For further information apply to this office by letter or otherwise. - DOBSON'S MILLS. We are prepared to furnish Sawed Lum ber of hard and soft woods at our Mills on the Sugar Fork, one mile and a half west of Highlands, on short notice and at reasona ble prices. SPECIAL RATES . made on large orders for BUI Lumber. Customers can have grinding done at our Grain Mill with promptness, and satisfac tion guaranteed. We tender our thanks to friends and pa trons for their liberal support ia the past, and by strict attention to business and earn est efforts to please our customers,, hope to secure a continuance of their favors. ltf J. W. DOBSON & SON. Bees and Honey. It yon want Italian Queens, Hives, Smok ers, or Bee Fixtures of any kind, send a postal card with yoTtrpostofnce address in full to DR. J. P. H. BROWN, . Augusta Georgia. - He pays the highest cash price tor pure clean Bees-wax m small or large quantities. Write to him before you sell your wax,, ltf