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2Sp.il-;. COUNTY, O.f T-RfpAY, AUGTTST 7 1885. Vol. 1.
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INTRODUCTORY. .
In presenting the first number of The
Highlander to our patrons and reader?,
a few words by way of intiwJuction may
be considered proper and in accordance
with the usual formalities on such pcca-
. sions. ,The name, The Highlander, has
been chosen on account of its appropri
ateness, and being preferred to some
' others that were spoken of . ; Our town
and township are lxth called Highlands,
and Macon and adjoining counties form
pre-eminently the High-land country.
As stated in our prospectus, the paper
will be devoted to the interests of High
lands, Macon county, and Western North
Carolina. As a local paper, we shall en
deavor to make it satisfactory to our
readers, giving such items of news as
may be of general or particular interest,
and avoiding all rude and offensive per
sonalities. County affairs and all matters
relating to the advancement and general
welfare of the people will receive atten
tion, and the proceedings of public bodies
will be reported.
Politics will be treated from an inde
pendent standpoint, and without partisan
prejudices. .
As an editor is individually responsible
for all that goes into Ids paper, he is es-
i&ntiallv autocratic and absolute in all
that relates to its conduct. Nothing,
therefore, will be inserted in The High
lander without undergoing the crucial
test of adnsabllity. An editor, however,
is specially liable to error or mistakes
- either' in omistdon, commission, or ex-
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which may occur in our paper we ask
i-pardon for in advance.
: ' The advantages of Highlands and
neighborhood as a natural sanatariuut,
and as a pleasant place of residence, will
from time to time be set forth.
As the price of the paper is put at very
little above the cost of production, a
large paying subscription list is desirable
and necessary, and our friends and all in
terested are respectfully asked to do their
-best to obtain subscribers.
The Highlander starts out wi fair
prospects, and we believe with the best
, wishes of the community ; and it will be
our aim to preserve a cordial relation
with all our readers and patrons.
70 OTTIl BEETHEEN OF THE PRESS.
It is witli fraternal feelings we crowd
in with our Jittle sheet among our con1
freres of the Press of the South. What
little we have seen of Southern papers
lias mostly impressed us favorably. We
imagine there has been a great Improve
ment of Jate years. Many of thwn are
conducted with great ability. ; There is
an absence of acrimonious discussion so
1 far as we have seen that Is very sjitisf ac-
tory. Bad language ' is the exception,
ld courtesy and civility the rule. In
tms respect, we think the Smthern pa
pers jpccel those in the North; Not tliat
we are opposed to plain speaking and
strong language where it is needed and
4 it is sometimes, or more or less frequently
'r needed. This ia altogether different to
dirt throwing, and everlasting dirt throw-
'." ing, which isome papers indulge in. A
. paper that is continually filled with off en
trfve personalities is detrimental to
i "J place, and is not respected by the com
; munity in ' which it circulates. Though
- it. may be tolerated f or "ai ; time, public
, Opinion and the innate sense of propriety
;?of newspaper readers wiU ultimately tire
'v'-"of it, and such papers will neither be read
; : Jior openod bf tespectable people..- .-.
While humor ia admissttble hia news
. .paper, and frequently, contains the es
lence of wisdom mere frivolity is despis
' ;;.-. ed, and when" indulged, in with the object
at . belittling estimable characters held in
. esteem of veneration by the", community
p ff th world t lrge or to make light
of serious subjects, it is offensive and dis
pleasing. ' . - - - k
We: believe the Press of the 'South
is mainly in the hands of young men
men enthusiastic and zealous : in. their
proiession,wiiove'lluuu;u v."
with the advancing spirit of th age in
which they aae elerted to fill an import
avf-.wiwv imv a liie-lier aim in hfe
profession, who aye imbued and impressed
ant part who- have a liigher aim m hfe
than dollars and centswho appreciate
the resTKnsibUitT of their position as re
flectors and promoters of a sound public
opinion, of, logical thought, and improv
ing and sensible, habits of society.
PUBLIC MEETING.
A public meeeting was held in the
school house on Tuesday evening of last
week to concert measures for making
more generally known to the outside
world, the agreeable, temperate and
healthy climate of this mountain country,
and the manifold advantages of High
lands as a place to regain lost health.
Mr. C. A. Boynton was appointed chair
man, and -Mr. Trowbridge secretary.
After a little discussion, resolutions were
passed unanimously, to tlie ' effect that
a committee be appointed to draw up and
arrange the statements of individuals
living in Highlands, and others who liave
resided here, .whose cases show most
strikingly the cures effected and the ben
eficial results to their health from alonger
or shorter period of residence liere and
have the same printed in pamphlet form.
W. C, Trowbridge, Dr. Anderson and K.
Goldie were appointed a committee for
tlmt pmixjse. As soon as the committee
is ready to report, another meeting is to
be held to receive and consider it and de
vise further proceedings relating thereto.
. HOESE COYS COEEESPONDENCE.
Tiuking'a fwwviineiXrora our sunny
vale would lie of interest to some of your
readers, I will try to give, tltem.
We have been having some fine grow
ing weather for the last week Crops are
looking well ; although quite a heavy
storm swept over here on the 2nd inst.,
doing considerable damage to young
fruit
Bishop Thompson and wife arrived at
the Cove one day last week to spend the
remainder of the summer.
Mrs. Hunter and child, Of New Orleans,
La., are now in the Cove, stopping with
Mr. F.G.Hill.
Mayor Hill of Highlands, has com
menced the construction of his new house
in this place.
The prospects for chestnuts, chinque
pins, &c, are Very good at present. H. c.
Prof. Linden has kindly, consented to
give a free lecture at the school house in
Highlands on Friday evenWg next. Sub
ject : Geological History of the Alleglia
ny Mountains.
An accident happened to Mr. Frank
Sheldon last week which might have
proved serious. He was working on the
scaffolding at Mr. Bascom's budding
when it gave way, and ne fell to the next
platform, getting considerable of a shak
injr up. It was well he chd not go the
whole thirty feet. -
Mr. McClurej the county Surveyor, has
been running the outside lines of High
lands town plot,! and fixing the bounda
ries thereof,'. ;.; -
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Items pf news from but friends in the
country will always be welcome. : Wliat
we want ia faets about: evcrytlnng that
will interest our readers, una wincu will
be suitable for publication in a newspaper.
It is with regret we have, to chronicle, in
this the .first .issue of The. Highlander,
a. death in Highlands.' Rev. Mr. Fogarde
ana wie nave me sympatny or tiie com
munity hi the loss of their - beloved and
interesting child. ; r::X 'r, . - ;s:
- Generally tliroughbut .the United States
the crop -outlook- M pfoinisnig, with the
exceptwM of wintef wheai'
? August 6. lsaK5i V-
Flour $3.W.l Odta '50cV. W C0d. .; Butter
15q to 20c. Egas 12c Ptttatoes 40c to
50c. rOniolto 60c to 73c Honey . 12Jo
to I5c Apples 40c to 60c.r vChickens 8 to
15c Wool, bright and eteao,, 3(te
VISITORS ;? HIGHLANDS.'
' At . HIGHLANDS HOUSE.
Mrs. E. W. Welch, Miss Carrie Welch,
Charleston, S. C.;; Prof. Charles Linden,
Buffalo, N,: Yi ; ' A. C. Barr, Daytona,
mn Tw- V W flnmo
JSm
S2Sw Vtt
WaynesviUeN,2C. ; I, G.
Clement and wife.
J, Sedna't,
Ross. Frank-
Un, N, C, ; a Herbert Giesy, U. S. G.8.
AT MRS. DAVIS'S BOARDING HOUSE.
Miss 'N. P.. EUison, City Point, Fla. ;
Miss Fannie Croucli, St. Louis, Mo. ; Prof,
Todd and Mr. Wright, Due West, S. C. ;
Mr. McFarland, Lake Worth, Fla.
. AT SQUntE HILL'g.
Mr. and;;MrjR()bin8on, child and
nurse, uiianeston, . u,
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Coh Evans and-wife of Franklin are
visiting at Highlands,
Dr." Mitchell,? ;of Walhalla, was in
Highlands this week.
Mr: S. Clark fa to teach the Ellijay
school. ' Miss Betfe Clark is engaged to
teach at Webstefl Jackson county.
. Mr. and Mrst, Morton, of Boston, liave
gone to housekeepihg in Highlands.
: Mk Rollins and family, from Pennsyl
vania, liave settled in Highlands.
A. D, Farmer, Ewj., School Superin
tendent, stopped at the Highlands House
last Saturday night.
. - hied,
At Highlands, 'on the 31st of July,
Anna Elizabeth, only child of Rev. J. E.
Fogartie, aged.l5?s months.
Business Notices.
Here We AreRioht End Up With
care, and desire to assure our customers
that "Enterprise" has not left Highlands
that s a mytiu . Don t iyou' believe it.
i, . f i i- . , r : 1.1. -1 .
aiid afe, he,
uarters tor suotri boots.
jeans, and anything else you want to see
in a villagestore. ; 10,000 fb. Wool wanted.
Bring us your trqut-RroEotrr & Co.
A fine lot of Hamburg Edgings and
Laces at Rideout's.-- v -r "
We Mant more
Rideout&Co.
wool-and beeswax
If you wish to buy a good organ or
piano of any kind, call at Rideout's
store; where you can buy them as cheap
as you can anywhere Sheet music f or
sale.'
Letter Heads, Bill Heads andEn-
velopes furnished promptly and in tlie
best style at The Highlander office.
Note, Letter and Foolscap Paper,
and Envelopes, at .5 cents and Upwards,
at THE JtxIG HLANDER UffiCe.
Highlands Insurance
-AGENCY
Is eonnflOttd with only Firttfil&ss Companies.
T. BAXTER WHITE,
Agent,
HIGHLANDS UILIS,
; WILLIAM PARTRIDGE,".
CASH PAIIRGBAN
wheat, bucfaelmt mil Rye flour kept
... for Sale,
HIGHLAHDSSHQUSE,
HIGHLANDS, MACON CO.r N. a
: Healti Resort for WiBtifeiiiK
Altfttldf . ntarlf 4,000frtTo Laai 6t the
' Th healtli-GCivuiss nowwf of ant inure
ahV spiing water, and -gi-arid scenery, has
no equal, mwr or ounnnera i lnvanas
who go to Florida In jsrtnter 'seeking
health, will do wf U to stop herC afld get
it: aiso-beuer iare at lessttfari nau tn
,e
cdstT
jOUT table is supplied with the best the
markets affordf cooked. with .the best, of
We naveV larid and Attentive waiters"
ana take measure m cannff ror our
Tne sick receive special attenuon.
IS l ernvt tow. ,
A Novel Owl Trap; Our neighbors
at Horse Cqj'e have inaugurated a novel
mode of trapping owls. An old hen with
plenty of sand is placed in a coop prop
ped up at one side by a stick. The ma
rauding ; nocturnal carnivorous bird
comes along at midnight, and enters the
coop. Biddy rushes out, knocks down
the stick, and the owl is imprisoned inside
till the trapper comes along in the morn
ing. Fact that an owl was caught this
way a few nights ago.
Oldest House
In Highlands,
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The Best of Food Products.
FIXEST BBAJVDS
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COFFEES and TEAS.
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M'LEAN FLOUR.
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Staple Hardware,
HATS, BOOTS $- SHOES.
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Majer & Grosl's Pocket Cutlery.
DR. HARTER'S FAMILY MEDICWE'
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" Agent for Ann Wannamaker't
Custom & Rcacly-madd
CLOTHING, i
T. BAXTER WHITE)
Highlands, N. C.
Highlands Directory.
CHURCHES.
Methodist Episcopal Church Sotif h.-
Preaching on the first Sunday of every'
month. Rev. J. H. Brendle, pastdr.
Methodist Episcopal CHURCH.We"d-'
nesday evening after the first Sunday hi
each month. Rev. J. H. Gillespie.
BAPTIST. Second Sunday of every
month. Rev. S. H. Harrington.
Presbyterian. Third and fourth Sun
day of every month. Rev, J. E. Fogartie.
SOCIETIES.
Literary Society. Meets first and
third Friday evenings in each month,
President, F. S. Sheldon. Vice-president,
WDliam Partridge. Secretary, Chariot
L. Boynton. Treasui-er, OUveM. White
Temperance Union. Meets on the first
Tuesday of every month on or before the
full moon. President, F. L. Sheldon.
Vice President, T. Baxter Wlute. Secre
tary, Charles L. Boynton. Treasurer, Ti
Baxter White.
Floral and. Industrial SoctEfY-3
Directress. Mrs. E. Selleclc Scribe, Mrs
Cleveland; Treasurer, Mrs. M. L Skin--ner.
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'Hudson Library Miss Ellisoh, Libra3
rian. : Open to the publid every Saturday'
afternoon. '-
' TOW OFFICERSi
Mayrtf-434 W..Hillf Esqi V Commissibncra
. J. A. Boyntdn, James Rideout ana
- Wi Bi Cleavelahd. ' - -.
, COUNTY OFFICER.
Clerk' of the SttpeYirtf Cdurt and Probate
-: judg-saml h. Sogers,
p.tirf- of Deeds Wm. L. DcaUi
Sheritf-Lt'ft H. AWhian. -
Sun-cyoT-A L MCUluf ; - :
CoronrR., ;AV Wcjod; : - fc ' . '
Supelintend t of Schools A. D. Farnleri
Cknult Ctiiri WCharles M. Slagle, Jame.
Dfjrsonana yvuL Angei. . .:
Le'gLtureanieRoljhsoA
State Senator 42nd district-apt. J. Wi -
. l"f!nrmer. MurnhV. AJUeroKee CO.. JN U.'
Congress 9th Congressional disfnefe
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