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MACON QOTJNTY AND WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA ADVERTISER.
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Yol. 1. HIGHLANDS, MACON COUNTY, N. C, FRIPAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 188, No. 6.
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In view of the heavy crop of maet, the
Comrrussioners are going to, consider the
advisability of allowing hogs to run at
large for a few montlis.
Mr. Cleaveland fell from the, lrigl side
walk the other night in the dark fortu
nately without hurting himself. That
(jidewalk will need a railing and the road
way filled in to make it safe.
The Holston Metfiodist Bays-rr' 'There
i3 no backbone to the theology of the
present day. The model sermon is noth
ing but a jelly fish." It is well that it is
a religious paper that says that.
Mr. Arch. Herron, of Waynesville, was
in Highlands yesterday morning, and ex
pressed himself as very much pleased
with the improvements made since his
last visit.
A party of visitors from South Cari
na, friends of the Ravenels, are occupy
ing the Ingram house in Highlands.
Mr. Cobb, of Franklin, informs us he
intends to start a tannery in Highlands,
and expects to reside here.
Thieves Akound. Mr. Benson Pickle
pimer has had stolen from him at differ
ent times lately, 12 bushels of old com,
0 bushels of new corn out of the field, 6
hogsnd 7 sheep. So we are informed.
Prof. Zollner complains of losing about
15 bushels of peaches.
Col. G. C. Hanson, of ElecotCity, Md.,
well known in this country and neigh
borhood, but who has been absent Tor
peveral years, is now stopping in Frak
lin, looking after his landed interests in
this and adjoining counties. We are glad
to hear that he is coming to Highlands
to spend a few days.
The U. S. topograpliical and geograph
ical survey party broke up their camp at
Highlands yesterday. Their next opera
tions will be in Rabun county, Ga. This
is only one of over a dozen parties oper
ating in different States and territories.
It was commenced about seven years ago,
and reorganized under Major Powell four
years ago. In the winter season they
meet at Washington and complete their
calculations and maps, which will be on
a scale of one inch toa mile. The goo
logical party will follow on after the top
ograpliical. It will take some years yet
to complete the survey.
The German government is having a
deep shaft sunk in the earth to ascertain
the increase of the earth's temperature
as we descend into the interior. 1392
metres has been reached, which is believ
ed to be the lowest depth reached by
boring. The ancients got the world into
trouble by building a tower that was to
reach Heaven. And now the scientists
are poking at the earth's tenderest spot,
and the consequences remain to be seen.
There is.no doubt that man's agency tends
to revolutionize the earth's condition in
the course of ages.
Captain Yate3 was again the unfortu
nate, last Sunday morning. Walking in
the suburbs of our incipient city, a rabbit
suddenly sprang to view, and not think
ing of the day, the captain gave chase.
Unfortunately reaching the animal at the
same time with his dog, the two came in
to violent collision, and the captain was
flung to the earth, and so seriously sprain,
ed his bad ankle (which was nearly well
from the previous accident), that he had
to be carried to camp. .Under the kind
and constant care of Dr. Selden, however,
he is now able to be about again.
VISITORS IN HIGHLANDS.
ARRIVALS AT HIGHLANDS HOUSE SUfCE
. LAST WEEK.
J. Heacock, Ames, Kas. James B. Jol
ly," J. C. Dalton, Cullasaja, N. C. Mrs. A.
3V. Eckel, Miss M. Marsteller, Charleston,
lit A Jacobs, Franklin, N. C.
VISITORS TO THE MOUNTAIN
The Asheville Citizen, in speaking of
the numerous visitors to. that town drawn
there by the facilities of railroad trove
cOmes to the following conclusions :
"This is the direct result of the rail
road construction which has opened the
wav to a lone: locked up region. The ef
fect has been iinmediate, and the tide of
travel is great enough to justify all the
expectations based upon tne creation oi
the new facilities.
"Possibly the tide has set in too. strong-
lv. Pp.rViA.rtfi it hns flnffciiiatefl thftcanac-
itiesof the residents of the westtto tljie
extent of bringing disappointment among
the visitors. These are people seeking
health, or m search or pleasure, many ot
them with wealth, and accustomed to
luxury, willing to pay for what they
want, but exacting full return for what
they buy.
"Up, to th$ present time this trans
montane country is deficient in the num
ber of its hotels, the character of accoih
modations, and the quality of fare,
There is an independent idea with many
that 'i; strangers don t uke it they can
lump it." This is not good sense nor fair
dealing. We invite the stranger here
with the most clamorous appeal, and with
the most glowing promise, We must
consult his tastes, not our habits. If we
would retain him or insure his return, we
must follow the example of other places
and entertain in similar condition. The
number of our hotels must be increased
their accommodation must be enlarged
their rare must be improved, if new
ones are to be built, there must be judg
ment in the location.
"More essential than all, our markets
must be revolutionized. The beef and
the mutton and the poultry are discredit
able to a country which boasts with rea
reason of its capacity to produce these
thing3 in abundance and perfection. The
fault is with the farmer, who is at no
pains to . fatten his stock, or with the
butcher, who is at pains to buy the cheap
est and poorest, and sell at the prices of
the best and fattest. The market here
discreditable to the town, and a reproach
to the country: not nearly so good as
when the town was in its village state, yet
with the expensiveness or the city. It is
a standing source of wonder that a nioun
tain town in the midst of a country pro
ductive in grasses, natural and cultivated,
should present indifferent beef and mut
ton, and that it should be almost entirely
without butter."
Meteorological Observations at High'
lanas for the week ending Sep. 0,-00,
Miss Mary (Jhapin, Observer,
Date Temperature. IicPve llatn
Wean Hljrli't Lovr't HiT
fall
Sep. 2 56
68
48
85.
Clear
3 56.8
4 57.5
5 60.8
6 62.5
7 60.8.
8 60.5
Week 03.3
76
70
77
71
66
64
77
49
Fair
Cl'dy
50 91.7
55 83
.01
.09
.25
l.Oo
1.40
59
57
59
48
85.7
96.2
100
89.3
Cidy
Rain
Warts. These can be cured without
trouble or inconvenience, and without
fail. Dissolve a small piece of Sal Am
moniac, to be obtained in any drugstore,
in a small vial of water a piece twice
the size of a garden pea in an ounce vial
of water will be enough for a hundred
warts. Apply the Uquid to the wart three
or four times a day, using feather or any
convenient instrument. Let the fluid dry
upon the point touched. There is no
pain, no inconvenience, and in three or
four days the wart will disappear. This,
we believe, is an infallible cure.
A Candidate for the Penitentiary
Wednesday night as -the east-bound pas
senger tram reached a point near Mor
ganton, some miscreant threw a large
1 ill l a aw'.
scone at tne tram, wnicn crashed through
a window, severely cutting Mr. Borden,
of WUmington, on the head, just
above the eye. Mr. Borden, was
badly stunned for some minutes,
and bled very freely. A telegram
was sent to a physician at Hickory,
who met Mr. B. and took him from the
train. Mrs. Borden was with her has
band; occupying the same seat with him,
and but a moment before sat next the
window, and had scarcely changed seats
with Mr, B. when, the outrage was per
petrated. This is a penitentiary offence,
and we - sincerely - trust the cowardly
miscreant may be overtaken and get his
deserts. The. railroadr authorities will
rpay a good reward for his apprehension
ana connexion, swrwe uitvien, '
. HIGHLANDS EIARKJET8.
Sep; li, 1885.
Wheat $1.20. Com $1 Rye 65c,
Flour $8.75. Oats 50c. to 60c. Butter
15c to 20c, Eggs 12)0. Potatoes 40c to
5Cc. Onions 60c to 75c. Honey 12Jc
to loc. uornb honey auc. Beeswax, 15c,
to 25c. Apples 25c to 50c. Chickens 8 to
15c. Wool, bright and clean, 30c. Ba
con 10c. Peaches 40 to 75c.
THE 15 IGIII. AN DISK'S CORNER,
We will send a copy of The Highlan
der to any native of the. mountains who
wishes to have it,' for one year free of
charge, who reels he or she is unable to
pay for it.
News, correspondents at all the post of
fices wanted for' The Highlander.
Farm produce and cordwood taken on
subscription to the Highlander.
Job Printing of all kinds done at The
Highlander office.
All postmasters "are respectfully asked
to act as agents for The Highlander.
The Highlander will be sent to coun
try post omces tor one yearsix copies
for $5, cash in advance.
Blank Deeds and Mqrtgagesfor sale at
THE HIGHLANDER Office,
Business Notices.
The Virginia Broganii,
At Rideout's.
Napoleon Boots
At Rideout's.
DOCTOR KINNEBREW,
After Sep. 1, 1885i will be found day and
night over the post office at b rankJm,
Note, Letter and Foolscap Paper,
and Envelopes, at 5 cents and upwards,
at The Highlander Office,
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Farm in Iowa For Sale.
60 acres well watered good stock farm
-12 acres trees. Will sell or exchange
for pronertv in Highlands or vicinity.
Apply at The Highlander office.
R. GOLDIE.
DEDICATION.
Tie First Presiyterian Cteli
" OF HIGHLANDS
Will be dedicated on the second Sunday
of September, 1885. I
All persons are cordially invited to at
tend the services, at 11 8. m.
-Rev. A. W. Miller, D.D., of Charlotte;
Hev. W. H. Davis, of Brevard; Rev. James
E. Fogartie, of Highlands ; and , perhaps
other ministers, will be present v . : j.
HIGHLANDS HOUSE,
HIGHLANDS, MiCCON CO., N. C.
Heal Resort forW&er and Snmmer.
Altitude nearly 4,000 feet The Land of the
- 8ky. '
f The health-giving power of our pure,
air, spring water, and grand scenery, ban
no equal, Winter or Jummer. Invalids,
who go to Florida in winter seeking
health,' wilf do. well to stop here and get
it; also better fare at less than half the
cost.
Our table is supplied with the best the
markets afford, cooked with the best of
skill.
We. have kind and attentive waiters,
and take pleasure in caring for our guests.'
The sick receive special attention.
l"Terms low.
JOSEPH FRITTS, Troirrietor.
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The Best of M Freiicb.
FIXE ST BRANDS
OF
COFFEES and TEAS.
FLOUR
Staple Hardware.
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HATSX BOOTS $ SHOES.
Majer & Gross's Pociet Cutlery.
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DR. HARTER'S FAMILY MEDICINE?
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Agent for John Wannamaker'a
Custom & Ready-made
CLOTHING.
T, BAXTER WHITE, -Highlands,
N. C.
HIGHLANDS MILLS,
WILLIAM PARTRIDGE, Prop.
CASH PAID FOR GRAIN,
Wheat, Buckwheat and Rye Flour kept
for Sale.
Highlands Insurance
AGENCY
Is connected with only First-class Companies,
T. BAXTER WHITE,
Agent,
I GOOD ASSORTMENT
OF
GROCERIES
AT
W. B. CLEAVELAND'S
J. M. ZACHARY,
Surgeon Dentist.
BOOK- & JOB PRINTING
- At The Highlander Office.
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