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Yol. 1. HIGHLANDS, -MACOK COUKTY, N. C, FETDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 188G. No. 27. 1- ;'.:.:'' ".. "V. 0 1 1.- ' . t .-I . ' Eveiybne- who goes to? Whiteside ad iiiires thelbeaaty of the road thither, es pecially where it runs through the laure and is shaded by the fine old birches' that are scattered along it. It would be wel worth while, in the interest of our town, that these birches should be preserved. Less picturesque objects have been Mec- cas to ttrfjijfo md other lovers of nature. A population increases, our roads" are gradually losing their grateful shade, and often in a needlessly sweeping way. It is a matter of a few moments to destroy a tree of a century's growth, but another century will be required to replace it as it was. ... This question of the birch tree3 is worthy of consideration by all inter anted in whatever may make Highlands mterestiirg. Their aftre as lumber is' a mere- fraction of that which they will sooni posses as points of attraction to visitovs, and it would be nothing removed from Vandalism if any oversight or care lessness should permit the destruction of the greatest glory of this road, which is pronounced by everyone the most beau tiful leading out of Highlands. From the Aslieville Citizen. OUR NOMENCLATURE. In view of the fact that in some of our Western counties the aboriginal popula tion still exists, that from the others it has only recently disappeared, and that their language was so rich and beautiful and expressive of natural objects, it is much to be regretted that the names of our tongue has so generally displaced the others. Most of our substituted names are commonplace to meanness ; others are translations of the Indian names. For instance, the name Sugar Fork, applied to the bold and beautiful branch, of the Tennessee river falling into that stream a few miles above Franklin, in Macon coun ty is Cullasagee a much more beautiful name, preserved only in the title of a post office, and in the falls on the stream. Buncombe' county exhibits an especial poverty in aboriginal names. Swannanoa Is the only one we recall. The meaning of that is variously rendered "gap" or opening, applied originally to the opening through the mountains, thence to the valley and the river flowing through it ; or "the flapping of the raven's wings," from the large flocks of that bird said once to frequent the valley. It certainly ido.es not mean, except in verse, " beauti ful," though well deserving such a title. French Broad is no translation, but the simple transfer of a surveyor's name to the " broad" stream upon which the first white explorer fixed Ins eyes. Tahkeos tee, the "roaring river," is perpetuated in a farm on its banks, and in no other way. .Flat Creek, two of them, Cane Creek, Hominy, Sandy Mush, Turkey, New found, Reems, Bents, Averys, and others, betray the source from whence their names were derived. Haywood county fares little better, and in neither mountain nor streanj is the In dian jiame preserved except in that of Cataloochee mountain or creek. Jackson does better. " Cowee," or more correctly -we are informed, " Ho wee" deer, is applied to the massive range of mountains, the dividing line be tween Jackson and Macon counties, and the principal river, the Tuckaseegee ; and several of its . branchesretain the names given by the original inhabitants, such as Cullowhee, Sbco, Warrahut, and perhaps ! a few others. ; . - - ' ' . Macon oonnt is somewhat more con servative, and 'retains the name of Nanta- j hala-r NanteyaleyasProf." D. C Smith spells it in the stupendous mountain range, and the swift, and. clear river of that name. - Her principal river is the .Tennessee, which is fed by the Tessentee, the Coweta, the . Cartoogajay, the Wah- yah, thelotla (or Iola), the Cowee, the' Watauga, and a few others. In Clay we only recall tfieTusquitee as name of creek and mountain,, wfth the exception of the Hiwassee river, which name is common to both Clay and Cherokee. In this latter county, the only Indiatf name retained, besides Hswasseey is that of Notteliyv r Notla, for" a very beautiful river. AB else is Americanized. Peachtree, Brasstowh, Turtletown. Hanging-doer, names of creeks and va'ley river, show how com pletely old names have been effaced, though the Indians occupied the country within the memory of the existing gener ation. - In Graham- and SVain, comparatively new counties, and both now containing the largest proportion of Indians left in the' State, the change is still more striking, if possible. Cheoah, name of river and mountain, and Santeetla and Stecoah in the first, and Oconoluftee river and Alar kee creek, are all we remember of Indian names except such as we have mentioned common to other counties. It would have been a graceful tbang an appropriate thing, and an easy thing to- have honored the memory of some chief tain or warrior in the naming of the shire towns of these counties. The names of Robbinsville and CharMon are somewhat too sugestive of personal vanity and legis lative log rolling to be altogether accep table to the people of these counties, who accepted these names under the penalty of otherwise losing their counties. Something can yet be done in the way of restoration ; and we suggest to Prof, C. D. Smith, James W. Terrel, Mr. Albert Siler of Cartoogajay, and other. Indian philologists, the pleasant work of rescuing many fine, sonorous and significant j names rrom- oDnvion, ana witu sinem, subverting those that are poor in them selves, or else are poor translations. Twenty years ago, Horace Greely said, " Go West, young man.' Were he alive to-day he would say " Go South." He had a mind large enough to change as circumstances changed. By private letter we learn that Mr. Barr's orange trees were not injured by the freeze. Only this season's crop of fruit was destroyed. Cool weather this week thermometer touched 16 above zero. G. A. Jacobs here again this week on business connected, with the Dimick es tate. Another revolution is threatened on the isthmus of Panama. Plenty of beef in town this week. Four years ago such a thing was unknown here in February. The world moves. The Conservative government in Eng land has been forced to resign, and Mr. Gladstone is forming a new ministry. , ' Mr. Redman, from Iowa, had a ducking in Trowbridge's pond on Monday. He believes himself now thoroughly, initiated as a North Carolinian and Highlander. We print this week an interesting arti cle from the Asheville Citizen on the bald and mean nomenclature which here in the mountains has superseded the eu phonious and significant Cherokee names. Mr. Bern an, from Cortland, Ohio, ar rived this week to spend a few months for the benefit of his health. Weather still cold here uncomforta- bly near zero. In Chicago, Feb. 2nd, the mercury fell to 10 and 12 below; at St Paul 86 below ; and at Minnedosa, on the Canadian Pacific, : 48 below. The' tem perature through Iowa was reported 15 to 17 below. lv Three men of a party clearing snow from a railroad track near Frisco, CpL, on Sunday, were buried by an avalanche. Charleston News and Courier, Fort Smith. Ark. On Jan.. 8,. two. fa milies consisting of nine persons ;were caught in the blizzard tm the prairie near Fort Bois, and were frozen to death, to gether with two teams of four horses. They were traveling towards Muscogee. 16 id. The recent cold snap hi Florida has disgusted many people with that section. It is confidently believed that the next place to boom as a resort for northern people, both winter and summer, is the mountain section of North Carolina, -r-Asheville Citizen. Waynesville is discussing a proposition to vote a debt of ten thousand" dollars to improve the streets and sidewalks. Ibid Married, at Franklin, N. C, on Jan. 26, 1886, Lee H. Allman, sheriff of Macon county, and Mrs. Myra Siler, wife of the late Jesse R. Siler, jr.. Rev. C. D. Smith officiating, J oitt. Capt. W. B. Ferguson has received a letted from Hon. Thomas D. Johnston stating that permission to establish a sig nal station has been granted to Waynee-ville-. In order to get thjs service of the Signal Department, it is: necessary that we purchase the flags, which cost $15, and secure some one to run up the flag each day. The dispatches are sent free of cost, and we- think it quite likely that some one of the court house ofricers will consent t& manipulate each days fla, without remuneration. Waynesville News. The death of the oldest daughter of Secretary Bayard has been followed, a fortnight later, by that of his wife. Mrs. Bayard died of congestion of the brain, brought on by the shock she had suffered. HIGHLANDS MARKETS. Wheat $1 25 to Buckwheat 50 Corn, new 50 Oats. 50 Rye. 65 Flour, per 100 lbs... 8 50 Western flour 4 50 4 00 35 Butter , , 15 Eggs., 15 Potatoes 40 ' Onions 60 ' Apples . . . 50 ' Cranberries, per quart . . . 12J Beans, per bushel 1 00 ' Chickens 10 ' Fodder, per 100 1 50 ' 50 60 50 15 50 50 8 15 10 8 Hay, per 100 lbs. 1 00 Sorghum syrup.. 40 Dried apples, per lb, 3 Dried peaches Dried blackberries Pork Mutton, per lb Beef 4 5 6 6 6 Wood, per load 75 WANTED, In a small adult family living in High lands, a thoroughly capable Northern woman who cai cook well and do other household work. A really superior person wishing a penrianent and comfortable situation in a moderate and very healthy climate, would, do well to answer this. Good references required. Address Editor Highlander, High lands, N. C.' Rubber Boots and Shoes, Water-proof Oil Suits, Ladies' Water-proof Circulars, Groceries, Teas, Coffees, Spices, Canned Goods, and a good assortment of Fruits, at W. B. Cleveland's. ' NOTICE. All persons having claims against estate of Sarah Hayes, deceased, the are hereby notified to present the same to th undersigned within twelve months from this date, and on failure of so'doing, this notice will be pleaded as a bar, to the same. And all persons indebted to said estate are requested to come and settle at once, and save costs. . This Dec 24, 1885. : m . , J. C. DONALDSON, Adnunistrator of Sarah Hayes, deceased. NOTICE. AH persons having claims against 13 estato of Mark May, deceased, are hereby notified to present the same to the under signed witijtftfc twelve months from the date hereof, and- upon, failure ;of so doing, this notice will be pfeodvd- as a bajp tso the,, same. All persons, indebted to said- es tate will please settle at once and save costs This Dec. 24, 1885. M. P. MAY, Executor of Mark May, deceased BURKE & CffMIEHlI, HEAL ESTATE OFFICE, FRANKLIN, Macon County, North Carolina. J. M. ZACHAItY, Surgeon Dentist. Oldest -House In Highlands, -Or He Best of Fooi Proflncts. FINEST BRANDS) OF COFFEES and TEAS, M'LEAN'S FLOUR o- Staple Hardware. . 0 HATS, BOOTS $ SHOES. 0 Mayrt Wis Poctet Cutler, DR. HARTER'S FAMILY MEDICINE K r Agent for John Wannamq&er's Custom & Ready-made CLOTHING, T, BAXTER WHITE, HIGHLANDS LAND AGENCY WE HAVE ON HAND ALARGE AMOUNT OF Fanning, Grazing, Fruit Growing & Timber Lairds, HOTJSE3 AND LOTS IN THE TOWN OF HIGHLANDS, Beautiful Bniliini Sites, &c, Parties having cheap properties for sale in Marrm or adioininof COUntios. ShOUld"' correspond with us, as we are advertising quite extensively, ana nave superior ia- Cm Ilea lor uaimime ivcu. comvr' rss-.TW circulars eserioniff Highlands and vicinity. descriptivjB price lists, &c, call on or address . " -- S. T, KELSEY, ? - - Highlands, Macon Couhty, N, CK 4
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