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THE HIG-HLAlsTDllB,
MACON COUNTY AND WESTEUN NORTH CAROLINA ADVERTISER.
No. 2.
HIGHLANDS, MACON COUNTY, N. 0., FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1885.
Vol. 1.
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Tliis issue of The Highlander lias been
delayed in consequence of our paper not
arriving on time.
Lime is wanted in Highlands. Where
can it be got ?
Highlands Commissioners bave levied
a rate of 2 mills on rateable property in
the village, and are to repair the side walk
to the post office.
MaudS., the celebrated trotter, lately
trotted a mile in 2:8 3-4, and flew over the
third quarter at a 2:04 gait.
At Georgetown, Jackson county, N, C,
about thirteen miles from Highlands,
quite extensive preparations are being
made by a New York company, for get
ting out gold. We understand about 200
men will be employed.
There was another accident on the Air
Line Railroad, near Seneca River on Mon
day morning last. One freight train ran
into another. Four cars and freight were
demolished and burned. No one was
hurt.
Mr. L. T. Walls, of Georgia, "moonshi
ner, lias been sentenced by the united
States Court to nine months imprison
ment and pay a fine of $200, for violation
of the internal revenue laws of the coun
try. Mr, Partridge received two loads of
wheat on Tuesday last.
The Cunard steamer Etruria has achiev
ed the quickest passage between New
York and Queenstown making the run
to the latter port iii six days and nine
hours.
The Highlands Literary Society met
Aug. 7. The following programme was
carried out: Music by the Glee Club, en
titled "We: oil have a bdd cold." Dec
lamation -Ellas White. Reading Tenie
Kelsey, Recitation Mabel Cleavelarid.
Reading Mrs. Durgin. Music Solo by
Miss Kelsey. Reading Horace Kibbee.
Reading Olive White. Music by the
Glee Club " Home returning."
Remarkable Effects of Lightning.
During the thunder storm of Sunday af
ternoon last, about foiir O'clock, at the
house of Ab. McCall, six miles south-west
of Highlands, the lightning struck the
Chimney, shattering the stonework, and
tearing a large hole on both sides where
the chimney made a turn. - Mrs. McCall
ftnd a child about six years, who were
in the house, were both stunned. Mr.
McCall and his son-in-law, Green, were
outside. They were knocked senseless,
Hhd each had his right boot torn
o(f and destroyed. Mrs, McCall was
, the first to revive, and, as well as she
was able, went to the relief of the others.
The men were black in the face, and
had their feet burnt. Neighbors also came
to their relief, and they gradually reviv
ed, nut were not entirely well next day.
VISITORS IN HIGHLANDS
Arrivals at highlands iiotrSid Since
LAST WEEK.
John A. Law, Miss Law and H4 E.
Ravenel, Spartanburg, S.C. D Ravenel,
jun., Misses E. P. and L. E Ravenel,
keowee, S. C. S. D. Storidy find lady,
Miss A. M. Adger, G. E, Inglesby, Misses
A. E. and M. B. Inglesby, and Mrs. Dr.
John Forest, Charktofcm. Ai D. Fanner,
Franklin. II. T. Sloan, Abbeville, S. C.
Henry Thompson, Wallialla,
Mr. Graham and wife returned to Horse
Cove from their trip to Aslievilki on Sat
urday last,
Charlotte, N. C, August 5, 1885, As
the south bound passenger tiain on the
Air Line road passed a point six miles
south of Spartanburg, the second first
class coach and tiro sleepers were sent
tolling down the; embankment. J. J,
Ransom, conductor, was killed and seven
passengers were dangerously wounded,
Kneof whom will die. All three cart
Were totally wrecked. ' The accident war
Husod by a rail turning over. The-train
going -t. bih.nue of sjreed.
CLEAR CHEEK CORRESPONDENCE.
For The Highlander.
Clear Creek, August 14, 1885.
Since creation fell from the finger tips
of Omnipotence, never has there been
before such a pleasant and enjoyable oc
casion in this mountain dell as the Clear
Creek Sabbath School pic-nic of yesterday
afforded. Since Robert Raikes instituted
the Sabbath school, tliis is the first sue
ceasful one ever organized in this locality;
and its success is due to the efforts of
its good superintendent, T. Baxter White,
whose perseverance in the matter knows
no diminution. For let it be wet or dry,
hot or cold, every Sunday evening he
wends his tortuous and weary way down
the mountain to instruct his class. Some
what contrary to expectations, quite a
crowd assembled, so the following impro
vised programme was carried out:
Song Rain on the Roof MLss Olive
White.
Recitation Lucy Grey Wm. O'Byrne.
Recitation The Village Blacksmith
Michael O'Byrne.
Song The Last Hymn Misses Olive and
Jessie White.
evening exercises.
SongHo! For Carolina Misses Wliite
and itiCe.
Recitation by Godfrey O'Byrne.
Address, by T. Baxter White.
At the close of the morning exercises,
refreshments were .in order, and they
were on hand in plenty and variety, of
which all partook to their satisfaction. J
The children then enjoyed themselves
for an hour in playful recreation, when
they again assembled, and the programme
for the evening was earned out. The
MissesWhitc andRice discoursed eloquent
and entrancing melody, which enthused
their hearers; and the Masters O'Byrne
excited the admiration of the audience by
their splendid manner of declamation;
while the Superintendent's address was
terse, forcible, and replete with good ad
vice, ' that many will long rememl)er
Both old and young expressed themselves
as pleased atld benefited, so an annual
Sabbath school pic-nic will now be an es
tablished fact at Clear CrPek school house
until a church takes its place here for
such purposes.
Miss Darthula Rice is teaching the dis
trict school here, "and has a large atten
dance. . She is an amiable, refined and
educated young lady, who is bound to
win success in her calling.
With the day and Sabbath school well
attended, good feeling over the section
prevailing, the best corn crop on the
ground there has been for years, the
Clear Creek section is evidently making
an upward stride, so that The High
lander need not be surprised if those
who are not subscribers here send in their
dollars! ittllnediately.
Mr, Bud Teague, during the last two
weeks, killed two of the largest wood
chucks seen in this section for years.
Cheops.
The hotel at Wliite Sulphur Springs
near Waynesville, was destroyed by fire
early last Tuesday morning. There were
at the time 253 guests stopping at the ho
tel, they came rushing outmost of them
in their night clothes, but fortunately all
were saved, and but little clothing or bag
gage of any kind was destroyed. This
property was owned by Mr. W, Strifcg
field. CHARLOTTE
FEMALE INSfIrttJT&
Session begins 6eptcdSjr j 1885 ; closes Jane
Unsurpassed in the thoroughness and
high standard of its Literary, Music fend
Art departments.
For Catalogue" and Terms apply to
Rev. W. R, ATKINSON, '
. ' Charjotte, N.&
J. M. ZACHAIIY,
tturgcon
Dentist.
General Grant's remains were laid in
the temporary vault at Riverside Park on
Saturday. The number of persons in the
parade was estimated at 50,000. and it is
calculated that there were 2,500,000 spec
tators.
Business Notices.
Here We Are, Right End Up With
care, and desire to assure our customers
that "Enterprise" has not left Highlands
that's a myth. Don't you believe it.
We are doing a better busiiresFttlan ever,
and are head quarters for shoes, boots,
jeans, and anything else you want to see
in a village store. 10,000 lb. Wool wanted.
Bring us your trout. Rideout & Co.
A fine lot of Hamburg Edgings and
Laces at Rideout's.
We want more wool and
Rideout & Co.
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 for
sale.
Letter Heads. Bill Heads and En
velopes furnished promptly and in the
best style at The Highlander office.
Note, Letter and Foolscap Paper,
and Envelopes, at 5 cents and upwards,
at THE HIGHLANDER Uffice.
Highlands Directory.
Highlands post office.
Walhalla. Mail leaves Highlands
daily (excepting Sunday) at 6am.; due at
Walhalla at 4 p.m. Leaves Wallialla at
7 a.m., due at Highlands at 5 p.m.
Franklin. Leaves Highlands dailv
(excepting Sunday) at 5.30 a.m. dun at
iranklm at 12 noon. Leaves Franklin"
at 1 p.m. ; due at Highlands at 8 p.m.
Webster. Leaves Highlands Tuesday
ana naay at a p.m. ; due at Webster on
Wednesday and Saturday at 2 n.m
Leaves Webster Monday and Thursday at
6 p.m. ; uue at Highlands Tuesday and
Friday at 2 p.m.
Highkinds is a money order office.
CHURCHES.
Methodist Episcopal Church South,
Preaching on the first Sunday of every
montii. Kev. j. tl. tJrendle, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church. Wed
nesday evening after the first Sunday-in
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.
SOCD3TH3S.
Literary Society. Meets first and
third Friday evenings in each month.
President, F. S. Sheldon. Vice-president,
William Partridge. Secretary, Charles
L. Boynton. Treasurer, Olive M. White.
Temperance Union. --Meets on the first
Tuesday of every month oil or before the
full moon. .President, F. L. Sheldon.
Vice. President, T. Baxter White. Secre
tary, Charles L. Boynton. Treasurer, T.
Baxter Wliite.
Floral and Industrial Society.
Directress, Mrs. E. Selleck ; Scribe, Mrs.
Cleaveland; Treasurer, Mi's. M. I. Skin
ner. Hudson Library Miss Ellison, Libra
rian. Open to the public every Saturday
afternoon.
TOWN OFFICERS.
Mayor S. W. Hill, Esq. Commissioners
C. A. Boynton, James Ridt'out and
W. B. Cleaveland.
COUNTY OFFICER.
Clerk of the Superior Court and Prolmte
JudgeSamuel L. Rogers.
Register of Deeds Wm. L. Dean.
Sheriff Lee H. Allman.
Surveyor A. L. McClure.
Coroner R. A. Wood.
Superintend of Schools A. D. Farmer.
County Corn's Charles M. Slagle, James
Dry son and Wm. Angel
, REPRESENTATIVES.
LegislatureJames Ji. Robinson.
State Senator, 42nd district Capt. J. W.
Cooper, Murphy, Cherokee co., N. C.
Congl-ess 9th Congressional district
Uok. T. D. Johnston. Atshevjlle. N. C.
A GOOD ASSORTMENT
OF
GROCERIES
AT
W. B. CLEAVELANDS
Oldest House
In Highlands,
The Best of Food Products.
FINEST lilLiA'M
OF
COFFEES and TEAS,
o r
M'LEAX'S FLOUR.
Staple llarciw&rgi
HATH, BOOTS $ SHOES;
Mayer k Gros&'s Pocket Cutlery.
0
DR. HARTER'S FAMILY MEDICINES'
Agent for John Wannamaker's
Custom & Kpady-made
CLOTHING;
T. BAXTER WHITE.
Highlands, N. C.
Highlands Insurance
AGEJWY
Is connected with only First-class Companies;
T. BAXTER WHITE,
Agent,
HIGHLANDS MILLS,
WILLIAM PARTRIDGE, Prop.
CASH PAID FOR GRAIN.
Wheat, Bucktcheat and Rye Flour kept
for Sale.
HIGHLANDS HOUSE,
HIGHLANDS, MACON CO., N. C.
Health Resort for Winter and Snimer.
Altitude nearly 4,000 ft&t"-The Land of the
OAi
The health-divine: power of our pure
air, spring water, and grand scenery, has
no Pdiifll. Winter Vr Bummer. Tnvulidn
who go td FlBritM in winter seeking
neaiui, win ao wen io scop nere ana get
it; also better fare at less than, half the
cost.
Our tabid is BUppHed with the best the
markets afford, cooked with the best of
skill.
We have kind and attentive waiters.
and take pleasure in cftffig for our guests.
The1 sick receif? special attention.
df"ieri5 law.
JOSEPH FRITTS; Proprietor.
BOOtt & JOB PRINTING
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