THE HIGHLANDER
U PnMlahed Every Friday,
At Highlands, Macon County, N. C,
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If not para tin ena oi year-, l zo
C months 50
3 months 25
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cents each time afterwards.
Business Notices, 5 cents a line: each in
sertion.
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Religions Notices free.
Ri GOLDIE, Proprietor.
StAflB TAXATION;
Without any knowledge of the actual
working of the Tax laws of North Caro
lina, a perusal of their sections and chap1
iers will be apt tb inipress the reader with
the wonderful ingetiuity and ability of
the inventors and manufacturers of the
system an ingenuity which has appar
ently been exercised with the one object
in view, how best to vex and embarrass
the minds of the people, injure business,
stop lawful trading, drive people out of
the State, arid prevent inlhilgratiori there
to a system most inquisitorial, complex,
and full of small and annoying details
from one end of the year to the other, a
perpetual corroding, burning, hacking
and stabbing at the tax-payer , ,in order
to raise the limited income of the State,
and pay the salaries of its poorly-paid
officials. These laws are fully two hun
dred years behind the age. They should
be wholly abolished, and give' place to
Something more' in accordance with com
mon sense and with the present know
ledge of the world regarding taxation.
And it is gratifying to know that (a Tax
Commission has been appointed by the
Governor, "whose" duty it will be to
thoroughly investigate the subject of tax
ation, and. report a bjll f or listing assess
ing, equalization and collection of taxes, I
and also for the sale of real and personal
property for taxes; and such other sub
jects in regard to taxation that they may
fleem proper for the best interests of the
State."
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For The Highlander.
IN MEMQRIUM.
bh, hearts that bleed ! oh, eyes that weep !
Uh, weary teet I that taltei,ng go
Down thornv naths to sorrow's deen.
Whose troubled waters ceaseless now
With sense made keen by suffering,
Do ye not feel a presence near?
And turn, with eager worshiping
To crave a balm for sorrow's tear?
Where have 4je laid H.im ? Dqwn the dim,
r Sad-questioning ages of the fast
The mournful cry comes echoing,
, And touches every heart at last.
Answer that cry) oh, risen Lord I
' And to each heart, so anguish-torn,
Repeat the Hope-inspiring word
Uttered Thy resurrection morn.
" The dead shall riser' Our dead shall
rise
' We cliange the Promise to Prayer
For strength to lift our tear-4jlindeyes,
( And find the healing hidden there.
Thanks.be to God,!. Death's terror past,
We enter Life with triiiniph-cry,
And clasp Thy feet; dear, Buffering Christ,
Through whom we gain the victory.
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CLEAR CKEEK CORBESPONDEtfCE.
Clear Creek Nov. 12th, 1885.
, Having spont a twelvemonth in view
ing the farming modes in this locality,
we finally reached the .conclusion liu.' if
there was .any- crop" tliett had any com
mercial value, jliat woul mature regard
less of laborer cre Jthat. that; was the
crop which Jli.e jijorityi of . th& festive
farmers hereabo'ujp woukl haiiwitfi Joy,
Now that we have found a special crop
that requires hardly an effort tb produce
it, we will proceed to name it, and load
purself with the breeze-laden blessings of
ft - grateful neightrhood arid will also
refer them to the place where our state
ment can be verified. Hops is the crop
that requires so little care and attention
that it amounts to none, as all who are
familiar with hop culture are aware. As
to the way hops grow here, just let us re
fer you to the Milton. Brown place, and
at A. M, Wilson's, where we believe can
be shown as fine, productive and luxuri
ant growth of hops as can be found in
any other locality in the United States,
There is money in it, but those who deal
in vagaries can go on trying such expert
ments as amalgamating the South Down
ram and Bengalese Cocoon, in the hope
of producing the finest silk in the world,
Cheops.
Highlands Directory.
CHURCHESi
Methodist Episcopal Church South,
Preaching on the first Sunday of every
month. Kev. J. ti. iJrendie, pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Church. Wed
nesday evening after tW8 first Sunday in
each month. Rev. J. H; Gillespie."
Baptist. Seciond Sunday of every
month. Kev; a: ti. Harrington.
Presbyterian. Every Sunday morn
ing at 1 1 and afternoon at 4 o'clock. Sab
bath school at 10 a.m. Prayer meeting
every Thursday evening at 7 '.40 p.m
Rev. J. Hi. Jbogartie, pastor.
SOCIETIES'.
Literary Society; Meets first and
tliird Friday evenings in . each month,
President, C. L. Boynton; Vice-president
F. S. Sheldon. Secretary, H. P. Kelsey,
Treasurer. Miss Svmonds.
Temperance,Unin. Meets on the first
Tuesday of every mdiitli oil bx before the
full moon. President, C A. iJoynton
Vice-President, T. B. White. Secretary,
Elias White. Treasurer, T. 15. White.
Floral and Industrial Society.
Directress, Mrs. E. Selleck Scribe; Mrs.
Cleaveland; Treasurer, Mrs. M; I'. Skin
ner:
TOWN OFFICERS'
Mayor S. W. Hill Esd. 'Commissioners
u. a. uoynion, dames tuaeout anu
J, Jay Smith;
REPRESENTATIVES.
Leirislature James L. Robinson;
State Senator, 42nd district Cant. J. W.
. Cooper, .Murphy, .Clierok'ee cd., N; C.
Congi-ess &tll .Congressional district
Hon. T. IX Johnston, Asheville, JN. (J,
COUNTY OFFICERS'..
Clerk of k4 Superior Court and Probate
judge oamuei Jj. Kogers.
Register, of Deedsr Wm, L. Dean.
Treasurer John jftgjratii;
Sheriff Lee H. Allmah,
Surveyor A. L. McClure.
Coroner R. A. Wdod
Superintend' t of Schools A. j). Fanner
County Corn's Charles1 Mi Slagle, James
itryson and wm. Angel. .
County i Board of Education P. C. Gas
ton, Chainqan! J. Y, Crawford and
John Amnions. ,..
HIGHLANDS POST OFFICE)'.
Walhalla, Mail leaves Highlands
daily (excepting unday) at o a.m.; due at
Walhalla at 4 p.m. Leaves Walhalla at
7 a.m. , due at Highlands at 5 p.hi.
Franklin; r- Leaves Highlands daily
(excepting. .Sunday) at 5.30 a.m. ; due at
Franklin a .12 noon. : -Leavjes FrankUn
et 1 p.m ; due Highlands ftfr: 8 uni.
WEBSTER. Leaves Highlands Tuesday
and Friday at 3 p. in. ; due at Webster on
Wednesday and Saturday at 2 p.m.
Leaves Webster Monday and Thursday at
O : ,. J Jl TT! l-l!i"L jt tt -1 '
o uue u . nigiiianus mesaay and
x; naay m$ p,m, , A , , , ,h
Higlilands is aiioney order: office.
TI BAXTER WHl TE, P.M.
manufacturer of
SASH AND DOORS,
Fiooras, cjiijhs, sirasa, ic,
Highlands, NdconCoxmty, N. C-
. Notice..
TO ALL CC&iRNEb.
Shdoting In .Highlands rearer- Main
street than ooefQurt ova;vmil nor
aling .shots within the corporation, are
allowed. ; ;f ..' i ri . r
Ahv xerson violatin fliis rirdkt trill he
f'Unished accOrdhig' to - the ordinances of
he corporation. . at the discretion of the
Maror. .
By btdef of tiii Maydrj
835
WS waiil everybody to sCe oxir latest
the model Sinsrle Harliess of America.
We have been figuritig several years to
get out one graae oi xiarness uiai woum
excel anything ever known. We are sure
we have got it at last. We will send
any one a sample c; d. a;; with privilege
to examine and refuse, if they wish, at
$31, $4 less than the price.
They are made out of prime old stock,
all by hand, full nickel or D,; H. R.
mountihe: sinerle stran dr folded and
. . :rr
stitched style. .
This Harness can be sold for $30 feasily,
UUU Jit Will JlVC tile UKTtil .'! KittlSlUUUUll,
$21, will paij foh ihii Har
ness ana m?'ee copies oj
THE HIGHLANDER
k6r bne year.
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National Saddlery Co.
WlioDESALEl MANUFACTURERS,
' 14 (o 23 Wells street,'
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The Best of Food Prodncts;
FINEST brands
COFFEES and TEAS!
M'LEAN'S FLOUR.
Staple Hardware.
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HATSl B00T&$ SH0E&
Martf &&MiMet Cutlery.
DR. HAKTERT3 EAMH.Y MtiblCINE
Agent for John Wann&maker'g
Custom &. Ready-made
CLOTHING,
T. BAXTER WHITE,
HiaHLAND8,N. C,
HiGfti.AiroliinLLs;
WILLIAM PAlltiiliOti; Prop,
FAIDjMOR
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