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7TT Tol. 2t HIGHLAKDS, MACQN COTJffTY, It 0.,, IDAY, QjOT. 15, 1886. No. 11. 1 .to -i' ' THE HIOHLANDS OP NORTH CAKPLINA. BY REV-C. E. CHI CHESTER. Much has been written about "the land of the sky," especially the mountainovs. country around Asfeeviuej ana along tne banks of the, French Broad River, and Mg j the pencil of the-artist and the camera of the photographer have given to the eye exact pictures of tfcat grand and beauti ful region. But therfr remains much yet to be written and sketched of that portion of Western North Carolina lying farther south, bordering on East Tennessee and North Georgia ; a regicta which is just opening up its hidden beauties and un known wildernesses to the attention of the tourist and health seeker. In 187? a gentletoan fnom Kansas, seeking healtftrnd recreation, climbed to the sum mits of these' everlasting hills, and was struck' with- the grandeur and beauty of the scenery, and especially the clear, , bracing atmosphere, which seemed to send new life and energy, at every inhal ation, throughout the entire body, . &, found a lanre plateau, or valley, on the very summit of the mountains, surround ed on all sides by ridges and hills, water ed by numerous clear streams running from springs which gushed forth from the hillsides, and protected from the fierce winds of winter. Hera he. estab lished his home, and soon there grew up around him the village ot Highlands, now numbering about three hundred inhabi tants, with a hotel stores,, churches, sfchoeMiOuse, park, and a- general air of thrift and progress. Excellent roads have been made to all points of interest, con necting this hitherto almost inaccessible mountain region with the outer world, and rendering it not only one of the most delightful summer resorts in this land, but also a most desirable place, for perma nent residence. The views from the sur rounding, mountain' peaks,, which rear their heads five thousand feet above the sea,, areas extended as the eye can reach and' penetrate into four States, i. e., North" and South Carolina, Georgia and Tennessee. Numerous water-falls, some of them exceeding in grandeur and sub' limity the famed Tallulah and Toccoa, are lound in near proximity to the vil lage, and the walks and drives are a suc cession of glens and vales, hill and dales, giving constant enjoyment to the trav eller. But by far the most valuable feature o: this beautiful, section of country is the wonderfully healing effects of the atxnos yhere upon catarrhal, bronchial or pul monary diseases, some of the most re markable cures having been effectedhere after all other localities had been tried and failed. Invalids have been brought to this mountain region on mattresses who have entirely recovered their health after after a residence in this climate. In July of this year a gentleman from Bridgeport, Conn., reached Highlands, who, to all appearances, was rapidly nearing his end from that incurable dis ease, consumption. He was emaciated, hollow-chested, pale, and with a racking cough which nothing seemed to alleviate. ijess tnan two months have passed, and to-day he is a strong, healthy looking man, witn rosy cneeKs, aoie to ride ail day on horseback, or tramp for miles over the hills and mountains. And his is only one case of many who have been thus benefited. There are persons living here irom almost every State in the North and West, who have fled from the trying ch mate of that region to the delightful at- uiuspnure ui uns. i is greauy to do de sired that these facts should be known, in oraer mat sunering humanity may learn where they may find a place in which they may hope to live, without constant anxiety and fear. If the leading physicians of the North and West would make themselves fully acquainted with the remarkable healing effects of this , climate, they could direct many of their consumptive patients to make the pilgrim age here, instead of sending them to Flor ida or Minnesota, often to meet an earlier death than if they had remained at home, Good boarding-houses are being provid ed, ana oetore many years railroads will find their ways up these mountain sides. and land the sufferers upon their very summits. Now it requires about thirty The autumn is perhaps the most de hghtful season of the year to visit this region. ' The months of September and October rival all others in the beauty of the foliage, clearness of the atmosphere, bracing effects of the climate, ana free dom from storms and sudden changes, all of which tend to assist in curing the sick and strengthening the weak. As the population of Highlands is almost entire ly made up of families from the North and West, jthereis a community of feel ing among them which, promotes sociabil ity and friendly intercourse so often wanting in Southern villages. As the years roU around, this entire ' section of country will become' more i arid more , thickly populated, and the 'flay will come when beautiful homes wilLbe .found nes tled away, in these shady glejos, or com manding extejaded yipwsom these lofty 1 " ' ' ' i - . . The Sanitary Union "has been formed to promote enlightenment and concern with regard to sanitary objects, especially Pure Air and Water, Defecation and Drainage." Its headquarters are at No ?4 Bond St., New York, and a most use f ul paper, the Sanitary Era (from which we have once or twice quoted largely); published in the interest of the Union does its best to spread abroad the latest knowledge on subjects., connected with health. With our wonderfully pure air and wa ter, and our small and intelligent popula tion, no disease due to defective sanitag tion has yejt occurred here,; but preven sion is never top sojjn in ,r te neid, and now, while we are comparatively few, is the proper time to begin to take, care that fevers and. other- ailments, arising from bncleanliness of any kind be never allow ed to gain footing here. In some settle ments, much smaller than ours, fevers of a typhoid type are not uncommon ; cases have occurred lately in the Moccasin set tlement, in Georgia. We have the un qualified evidence of the best physicians that typhoid is about the most preventa ble of dif eases. Knowing thfe we should be culpable indeed were, it evQr to occur here. So long as. we all arescrupuloualy careful to keep our premises clean and free from ill odor from any source, and do not allow slops. or sewage to tajnt our springs and wells, so long may we hope to maintain our pre-eminence as the most perfectly healthy of towns. We have lately received a copy of a new paper, the Pine Knot, which has been lighted, so it is stated, "for the illu mination of Tar Heels both native and foreign." It is the same size as The Highlander, but has two pages more of home matter, it is published at the new winter resort, "Southern Pines," in Moore Co., N. C, and will no doubt do much to call attention to the nerits of that town. ine editorial matte 13 exceedingly good. invalids who. snouKt spend the summer at Highlands and the winter at Southern -fin e, would, it may well be believed, find th$ climatic conditions as conducive to then? comfort and well-being as if they at a far greater expenditure of strength and money, divided the seasons between the Mediterranean shores and Switzer land. Apples are very fine. and very plenti- ful. Mr, Harbison will speak on education at the school house this evening, Mrs. and Miss Davis returned from their trip on Tuesday. Mr. A. F. Ames is keeping house in the old Marchant cottage. There were three slight shocks of earth quake in Charleston on the 9th. Mrs. Plange and daughter left the Highlands House for Charleston on Mon day. Mr. and Mrs. Barr with their infant daughter, left Highlands for Florida on Monday. N. H. Redman and family started for Missouri, and T, Houston for Oregon on Tuesday last. Miss Olive White's friends cave her a surprise party last night in celebration of ner Diruiaay. We had some rain on Wednesdav night ano yesteraay morning for the first Ilia a tune in many weeks. To-day is very nne. If Ton Wish a Good Article Of Plug Tobacco, ask your dealer for "Old Rip." Railroad Meeting. The annual meeting of Stockholders of xuo.uiguiauua J. v. xw vuuipaiiy will D6 held at the Highlands Hotel in this place at 1:30 p. m., Oct, 26, 1886. H. M. Bascom, Secretary. EDUCATIONAL MICE An Academy will be opened at High lands, Macon Co., N. C., on' Monday, November 8th, 1886v Th Apademy is designed to. fl pupils forCoileira. for Business, or for Teaching.' it offers the advantage. of tfcree. separate. cottrsesi viz : The uoiieg, Jt'reparatojy uaurse, The Teacher's Normal Course, and Tlie Com mon Sohool Course. Ifasfractipn will also be given in. Vocal andr Instrumental PROF, T G,. HARBISON, n9t,? 'PCTPAL, HIGHLANDS MARKETS. Wheat. ,., $1 20 Oats, 5& Corn, 65 Rye , 65 Flour, per 100 lbs 3 50 Butter 15 Eggs. 10 Potatoes, Irish, 50 Potatoes, SWeet 1.00 Beans, per bushel 1 00 Chickens.,, 10 Fodder, per 100 1 50. 50 25 H 25 15 Hay, per 1Q0 lbs 1 00 Mutton, o Beef, 6 Apples, 2Jk 8 8 50 RIDEOUT & CO., Highlands, W. C. DEALERS IN GENERAL MSWDJSE AND CdOHTRY PRODUCE. We lm (totantly On Hand A RU Line Of Groceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Clothing, &c, M Lowest Living Prices. 10,000 Pounds of Wool Wanted. DEJSSS GOODS, Received, a new Lot of HATS AOT) SHOES Just in Season, and Bettc AND CHEAPER THAN EVER. J. F. WALDEN, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER & JEWELER. locks, Watches and Jew elry repaired in neat and workmanlike manner. Work left at T. D. Walden's drug store fn i 1 1 win receive prompt arcenuon. HIGHLANDS, N. C. Highlands Insurance AGENCY Connected with First-claw Companies, T. BAXTER WHITE, Agent. Also Bubicriptioni received for newspaper! and znagazinM. BURKE & CUNNINGHAM, REAL ESTATE OFFICE, FBANKLIK, Maeon County, North Carolina. BARGAIN IN IAND. FarM of 400 acres, 20 bottom, 200 under fence ; about 75 cleared, uood hear ing and young orchards. Six roomed noiise, and outbuildings. Splen Edn. E; Nield, Horse Cove, Macon ,Co.,N.C. no48. 1 did range. highlands I i A fv l AftCMV 1 AXJ r tl -f. N V WE HAVE ON HAND ALAKOJB AHQUNT Of Farming, Gr&siiig, Fruit Growing $ Timh&r Lands, HQU8ES AND. LOTS IN, THJJ TQWII, mUxxxOiNUO, Beautiful Bniloi Sites, k Parties havincr ehean nronerties for sale in Mcoii dor joining counties, should.' correspond, with us, as we are advertising' quite:' extensively, and have superior fa cilities for handling real'esffcate , HOT For circulars dscnoingHiehlanda and vicijiiiiy. descriptive price lists, &C,' cau on pr aqoress 8, T. KELSEY, Highlands, Macon County, N, C, J. JAY SMITH SNUFACTUREB OF SASH AND DOORS, FLOORING, CE1LTO, 8MB, &c., Highlands, JdaconCounty, N. C. A, TOOK GROCERIES AT ClEAVELAND's. J. Ht DTTRGrlfr Carpenter aild Builder( maHLANDS, . 9
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