-4 TT1 MACON COUNTY AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA ADVERTISER. Vol. 1. HIGHLANDS, MACON" COUNTY, N. C, FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 1885. No. 4. TP? HIGHLANDS OF THE BLTTE EIDGE AS A FARMING REGION. Wo have sometimes heard it said that this is not a farming country, and many of the people of the broad acres of level land in the low country treat as absurd the idea of farming up here. If by the remark is meant that the land in these mountain districts suitable for arable cul tivation is limited compared to the extent of surface, it is correct. But if the assertion 13 based on the assumption that farming cannot be carried on with pleasure and profit among the mountains and valleys as high up as Highlands, it is altogether a mistake, and not founded on facts. And this we maintain from our own ob Bervation during the few montlis vi have resided m Highlands. That men may, have tried fanning here and failed is quite likely, and the same may be said of every section of the United States. .Our observation Ls that the soil and cli mate here are well suited for a great va riety of crops that good crops are grown that farmers who have faith in their business and attend to it have made a comfortable living for years, raise fine crops, and as the roads and markets im prove do better and better every jrear, and with as few discomforts as in any other country. The soil varies in quality, and there is no doubt some poor farms, and rocky and rough land with steep hill sides that should never be touched by the plow. But we have seen some very pretty farms and snug homesteads, with excellent growing crops of rye, oats, corn, buckwheat, millet, potatoes, etc., with fine springs and streams of clear and pure water for the family and for stock. There is not only variety in soil but variety in location, which require different modes of management and cropping. It is generally admitted that sheep and cattle do well m the mountains that grass grows luxuriantly, and that there is no better country for fruit. . Rye and buckwheat do well. Oats, we un derstand, are liable to rust, and wheat the same. But as the clearings become larger, and more suitable varieties sown, this may be avoided. Potatoes are grown in great abundance, and root crops of all kinds to perfection. Gardening is pleas ant and profitable. For corn, the High lands cannot compete with the low coun try. Nevertheless we have seen some veiy fine fields of corn, with two or three ears on a stalk, and these standing from ten to thirteen feet high. It has been the practice in the mountains to raise hogs at little expense, allowing them to range in the woods and get fat on the mast in the fall, with a few bushels of corn to finish off, and harden the flesh. In fact, there are hogs running at large which are practically wild, a lot belong ing to a farmer near Highlands being to his knowledge over five years old. It should be remembered that the crops! here are seldom or never devastated by and the mosquito very rarely seen : that the winters are mild, summera not too hot, and destructive storni3 rare. And farm products bring good prices, as will lie seen by our market report. We know of no better country where the industri ous and capable laboring man, with or without capital, can make for himself and family a comfortable home on land. Our Clear Creek correspondence will appear next week crowded out. Mr. Jone3 of Brooklyn started for home yesterday morning by way of Franklin and Asheville. Dr.. Frost made a trip to Franklin this week. Mr?. Davis' boarding house" lii Sigh lands is full to overflowing. Mr. H. M. Bascom is speeding his time at the gold diggings at, Georgetown this week. i Rev. Mr" Fogartie has gone to attend the meetirig' of the Presbytery. CoL Yates, of the U S. G. S., after ft very Revert? injury to life ankle from his horse falling on it, three weeks ago, is now able to get around on foot. At the Literary Society's meeting iawt week, Mi Symonds' singing, and distinct enunciation so rare with singers, were, touch admired. . THE The town of Franklin was the scene of a little excitement last Tuesday evening about seven o'clock, the prisoners in tljie craol having broken out. It appears that Lombard, the man who was convicted of robbing Mr. Cleaveland's store in High lands, had by some means procured a plank, by which he pried a door open, and while the prisoners were being wait ed on by the gaoler s son. they rusnea out and ran for it. Lombard and a mu latto named Jim Siler, in prison for poi soning a family with "Rough on Rata," were soon overtaken and brought back, but Martin, a moonshiner, escaped. The vacant ground near the Presbyte rian manse presents quite a military ap pearance with the line of white tents and the stars and stripes floating over the en campment of the U. S. G. S. party. At the regular meeting of the Tem perance Union, held last Tuesday even ing, the attendance was not large. The assembly was entertained by excellent music and recitations. Mr. White read some statistics showing the progress of Prohibition in Kansas, and .Mr. Kelsey and Dr. Anderson gave five minute speeches.. We direct attention to the advertise ment of the opening of the Presbyterian Church, which will take place on Sunday, the 13th of September. All persons are cordially invited to attend the services. At Mr. Rideout's store a monstrous Sunflower, of the Russian variety, Z inches in diameter, grown in Highlands, is on exhibition. Un the tarm ot Henry Wright, m Smith's Bridge Township, is a stalk of corn with six ears, and another with five ears evidently a sport, as the ears are at the top of branching stalks, Meteorological Observations at High lands for the week ending Aug.zo, oo. Miss Mary Chapin, Observer. Date Temperature. Rel're Rn!n- Keau Hlgh't Low't Hu'y fall Aug. 19 G7.8 77 63 62.3 Clear 20 66 81 58 64.2 Clear 21 68.2 8o 60 62.7 Clear 22 67.2 85 57 79.5 Clear 23 67 80 58 82 l.r. Fair 24 65 85 61 74.5 Clear 25 72 86 65 75.7 Clear Week 67.6 86 57 71.5 HOUSE COYE CORKESPONDENCE. Things are looking quite lively in the Cove at present. Mayor Hill of High lands is rapidly pushing the work on his new. residence at this place. Messrs. Perry & Becknell, of South Carolina, have rented the saw mill of Mr. F. G. Hill at this place, where they are making as good lumber as can be found in Western North Carolina. They are both enterprising, energetic young men, and will succeed in their undertaking be yond a doubt. The Misses Lewis and Mr. Zeb. Alley have returned from their trip to Tululah Falls. The road from the Cove to the Georgia line, under the supervision of Mr. James Zachary, is being put in excellent condi tion. Our district school commenced last Monday morning, with Miss Fannie M. Thompson as teacher. Miss Thomp son is an accomplished young lady, and will certainly achieve the success which she deserves. , VISITORS IN HIGHLANDS. ARRIVALS AT HIGHLANDS HOtSE SINCE LAST WEEK. Theo. Melchers, Louis Melchers, Her man Bischopp, and Theo. -Bollman, Charleston, S. C. C. D. Bogart, Mrs. Bogart, Chattanooga, Term. D. C. Cun ningham. Franklin, N. C, J. E. Jones, Brooklyn, N. Y, L. H. Burch, Athens, Ga. Capt. J. C. Turner, Clarksville, Ga. Frank L, Maguire, Mechanicsburg, Ohio. DEDICATION. Tie First Presbyterian (tecl OF highlands' Will be dedicated on the second Sunday of September, 1885. All persons are cordially invited to at tend the services, at 11 a.m. Rev. A. W. Miller, D.D., of Charleston; Rev. W. H. Davis, of Brevard; Rev. James E. Fogartie, of Highlands ; and perhaps other ministers, will be present. A Big Snake. Mr. G. Thompson oi Horse Cove, showed us the other da the skiri of a rattlesnake he had killer1 on Tuesday last on the Cashier's Vallev road, two miles from the Cove. ThV snake was 4 ft. 9 in. loner, measured inches around the thickest part, weighed o lbs., and had eleven rattles and a but ton. It had the appearance of having iuao euiue oi lis rattles. Business Notices. The Virginia Brogans At Rideout's. Napoleon Boots At Rideout's, DOCTOR KINNEBKEW, After Sep. 1, 1885, will be found day and night over the post office at I1 ranklm. Here We Are, Right End Up With care, and desire to assure our customers that "-Enterprise" has not left Highlands! thats a myth. Don t you believe it. We are doing a better business than ever, and are head quarters for shoes; boots, jeans, and anything else you want to see in a viuage 6 tore, iu.uuu io. w ooi wan tea Bring us your trout. Rideout & Co. A fine lot of Hamburg Edgings Laces at Rideout's. and We want more Rideout & Co. wool and beeswax Let Me Assnre Yon That oo ? uraara In Highlands, Corner of MAIN AND FOURTH streets, HEAD-QUARTERS For Hats, Georgia Checks, Boots and Shoes. Besides, constantly ori hand, a general line of DRY GOODS, AND THE BEST OF GROCERIES. We Have Just Received From . RICHMOND, Va., A full Fall and Winter Supply of the Best and INCLUDING the Virginia Brogaii AND Napoleon Boot, ALL AT LOWEST PRICES ! No matter what other i offer, ydh may miss it ly buying before examining the . Largest- and Finest Stock 6f Goods in this-t-Section of Western North, Carolina. Highlands Insurance AGE JVC Y Ls connected with only First-class Companies, T. BAXTER WHITE, Agent, HIGHLANDS MILLS, WILLIAM PARTRIDGE, JVop. CASE PAID FOR GRAIN. Wheat, Buckwheat and Rye Flour kejit for Sale. A GOOD ASSORTMENT OF GROCERIES At W. B. CLEAVELAND'S HIGHLANDS HOUSE, HIGHLANDS, MACON CO., N. C. Health Resort for Winter and Sumner. Altitude nearly 4,000 feet The Land of the" DH J. The health-eiviner nower of our purO air, spring water, and grand scenery, has no equal, Winter or Summer. Invalids who go to Florida in winter seeking health, will do well to stoD here and tret it; also better fare at less than half the cost. Our table is supplied with the best th markets afford, Cooked With the befit Of skill. We have kind and attentive waitersi and take pleasure in caring for our guestsi Tne sick receive special anenuon. Terms low. JOSEPH FRITTS, Proprietor. Oldest H OUSE In Highlands. o Tie Best of Fooi Products. FINEST BRANDS OF COFFEES and TEAS. o M'LEAN'S FLOUR Staple Hardware. -o-- - HAT'S, BOOTS $ SHOES. Mayer k Grosfs Pocket Cutlery. DR. HARtfERte FAMILY MEDICINES Agent for John Wannamaker?! Custom & Ready-made CLOTIliKG. Ti iJAXTER WHITE, HibfiUNDS, N.TJ. J. M. ZACHARY, Surgddn Dentist. BOOK & JOB PRINTING At TlIK HlOBTJANBEB Offed . -

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