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Vol. 2. HIGHLANDS, MACON OOUKTY,: C. FRIDAY, KOY. 5, 886. No. 14. jf..r ' the RALEifei Convention. Editor Highlander : At the request of the good people of Highlands, I attended the Northern Set tlers Convention in Kaleigh last week. I wenr out by way of Webster and Ashe ville, wishing to see some parties in Ashe ville in the interest of our Highlands R. tu hut i aa vise ail narsona not navinir business that way to go by Walhalla and Seneca. By Webster ana Asheville there are no connections, and it takes two days togecirom Webster to Kaleigh and the same lime to return, or n a Sunday in tervenes, as in my case, it takes three days. Owing to delays on the road I did hot reach Raleitm till Wednesday the 27th, and found the Convention organiz ed with a goodly number of settlers pres ent, nearly, every section of the State be ing represented. There was also a large numoer 01 representatives ot tne press from the North. I was appointed on the business committee which arranged to give each member of the Conven tion ten minutes to give his experience in tne outn and the advantages of his sec tion for settlers. Col. Pardee of New Haven, Conn., who was the leading spir it of the Convention, said he thought the highest town in the State, the "Gem of the Mountains," should be heard from first; he would therefore call on Mr. S. T. Kelsey of Highlands for the first speech. Of course your servant respond - ed and in his ten minutes' speech did his best to explain to the Convention the ad vantages cf Highlands as a place for set tlement for health and homes, after which he had Highlands circulars distrib uted among the editors and members of the Convention. We thought Highlands ahead of anything. But Asheville fol lowed, and whatever sins Asheville may be guilty of, she is not guilty of hiding ner light under a bushel, when the Asheville man had made his speech; sent around his health primer, and informed the Convention that Asheville was the "central point," '-the hub around which all else revolves, our chief pride was in theTfact that we lived so near to Ashe ville, that we might hope some day to have R. RV connection with that favor ed spot, and be allowed, potoioly, to touch the hem of her garment. Then followed representatives from Charlotte, Raleigh and Other localities all through the State to the coast, each and every one mforhiing the Convention that his section was very healthful there might be ague and such minor diseases, but they did not amount to much and had some advantages superior to any other section, The coast section could heat us ail on fish, ducks, sweet potatoes and turpen tine. On the whole the reports from all over the State made us feel proud of North Carolina, and led us to believe that set tiers generally had been kindly treated in their new homes, and while many have become dissatisfied and gone back because things are not as they were at their old homes," yet those who have stayed on, and those who have come in more recent ly are mostly well satisfied and doing well, and that there is loom for many more pleasant homes and pfontable em ployment. After the representatives of different sections had spoken we bad some excellent speeches from members of the press and old citizens of the State The visiting editors and members of the Convention were shown about the city and the various institutions and banquet ed in a right royal style. Before ad- jotuning the Convention arranged for a permanent organization which shaK hold an annual meeting at some convenient point in the State. There was a general good feeling among all classes and an expression that the meeting was a success and would result in much good. As our chief objeot was to attend the Convention and look after the interests of Highlands, we had only a few hours to examine the exhibits at the State Fair. The display was creditable, though not as extensive or so well- ar ranged as we anticipated. The attend ance was large and the most perfect good order prevailed. We did not see during our stay in the' city and on the- fan grounds, among the crowds who had gathered to have a good time; a single ease of drunkenness or disorderly con duct. , On our way' home wd had a day in Asheville and were surprised to' se& the extensive improvements that haVe be6n made within the' last six months is- grad ing and otherwise improving the'streets, putting up electric lights, &a, &cV At present rate of growth Asheville will soon become the largest town in the. State. The principal .natural advantages which the people of Asheville claim for their tbwnareits beautiful location and fine surroundings and its pure . health : giving air and water. As Highlands certainly excels in the very things which are mak ing Asheville rich. ' we may confidently I expect prosperity for our town and vicin ity -when its advantages, become better known and appreciated, and. better hnw of communication are'established. ; i;r .. S. T. KEtSKV. A Nipper will be riven at the schoolhouse I by some ladies of the town at 7 p. m., on Friday night, the profits from which will be devoted to the improvement of the Bcnoo nouse. Admission ana supper 20cts. EDUCATIONAL. NOTICE. ELECTION RETURNS FOR HIGH LANDS TOWNSHIP. FOR CONGRESS. T. D. Johnston received W. H. Malone " A. H. Johes, . . SENATE. K. Eiias, J. S. Anderson, W. R. Trull, REPRESENTATIVES. W. N. Allman, P. P. McLean, T. W. McLOud, SOLICITOR. Moody, G. Ferguson, COUNTY. CLERK OF THE COURT. S. L. Rogers, L. H. Garland, REGIStfilt. W. L. Dean, SHERIFF. R. A. Jacobs, James pansier, I. J. Ash, G. N. Penland, C. W. McGhee, E. C. Stuman, TREASURERS John Ingfatd, C. L. Patton, SURVEYOR, a W. Slagle, James Amnions, John, Howard, A. h. McClure, A. J. McCoy CORONER. R. A. Wood, W. W. Moss, CONSTABLE, A. B. Wilson, James Webb, W. Sneed, 34 47 1 h 42 16 26 28 29, 49 18 eo 29 87 27 23 6 20 is l 73 11 33 14 6 4 7 33 49 49 34 9" An Academy will be opened at High lands Macon Co., N. C., on Monday, November 8th, 1886 The Academy is designed to fit nubils for Colleee. for VOtes. Business, or for Teachincr. It offers the advantage of three separate courses, viz : The Colletre PreDaratorv Course. The Teacher's Normal Course, and The Com mon School Course. Instruction wi also be given in Vocal and Instrumental Music. For a catalogue or further" par ticulars address v PROF. T. G. HARBISON, no9-8t. Principal. HIGHLANDS LAND AGENCV HIGHLANDS MARKETS. Wheat. $1 20 Oats, 50 Com, 65 Rye 65 Flour, per 100 lbs 3 50 Butter 15 !ggs 10 Potatoes, Irish 50 Potatoes, . Sweet. 75 Beans, per bushel. 1 00 50 25 ft 1 25 RIDEOTJ? & CO-j Highlands K & DEALERS IN m Following: the acknowledgment the Charleston News and Courier dt Saturday last of the receipt of various sums of money in aid of the Confederate TT '3 11 . rtome, we iuiu hub : Mr. James Rideout, of Highlands, N. C, a former union soldier, whtf was among the first to contribute to'the Home after -the earthauake. writes : "I have sent your circular to the Headquarters of the l. A. R., a veteran association osfJ Northern soldiers, who always respond liberally to such calls. I was in the: Northern Army five years and have been in the South 18 years. There are no peo pie that seem so near and dear to me as 7 rm il a 1 Tt. tne isoiaiers oi eiiner ine union or tjonj federate armies. It is a shame that every hamlet and village in the land does not respond freely to the aid of Charleston The indifference of Chicago and Atlanta M this matter is especially remarkable. The Franklin Presfsssfa that it ispret tv certain that Johnston is elected to Congress, arid Elias ,tb the Senate, j Moody, Rep., supposed to be s6Kcitor. Allman elected for Representative, and the Democratic judicial ticket received a majority of several hundred. County of ficersRogers, Clerk ; Cansler. Sheriff ; Dean,- Register: Ingram, Treasurer f Slagle, Surveyor ate" elected. In Bun combe Co.. Pearson and Wells, Inde- pendents defeated Democratic candidates. The weather is simply magnificent Mr. E, H. Blood left Highlands on Tuesday. - Mr": Cleaveland has removed to hW : fl.CjT. nouse on roxmn ov. Hewitt, Democrat, is supposed to be elected Mayor of New xqtk. Prhiilat the Methodist church on Sunday NoV. 7, at 1! oxIocjc by D. N.- Frankhn. General merchandise and country PRODUCE. We KeeD Constantly On Hand A Foil Line 0 Oitoceries, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Clothing, &c, Air Lowest Living Prices. lOOOO Pounds of Wool Wanted. DE.BSS GOODS; Received, a new Lot of hats akd slioieis, Just in Seasdn, afiB Better AND CHEAPER THAN See J. F. WALDEN, PRACTICAL WATCH MAKER '& JEWELER. Clocks, Watches and Jew elry repaired in neat and workmanlike manner. Work left at T. D. Walden's drug store will receive prompt attention. . HIGHLAffDSy N. C. Highlands Insurance 4GBJVCY Connected with tkdt-flai Companies. T. BAXTER WHITE, Agent. Also snbBoriptioni rfceiVed for newspapers and magazines. BMKE & CUMIN&KAH, real ebtAte' office, Mdebri County; 'tfor'fh Carolina. BARGAIN IN LAND. ISTAbotct OcLti,- in Haul Si, near Farm of 400 acres, 20 bottom, 200 under II. Skinner's building, a lady's riding whip, finder will oblige by leaving it at Highlander office. ' If You "WfJi a Good Article Of Pluo Tobacco, ask your dealer -.-for "Old Rip." fence ; "about 16 cleared. Good bear- ing and young,orchards. Six roomed nouse, and outbuildings. Splen did range.. Edn. E. Nield, Horse Cove," llacon Ca, N. C, nm WK HAVE ON BAND ALAKttX AMOUNT farming, Grazing, Fruit Growing & Timber Lands HOUSES LOTS IN THB TOWft OF HIGHLANDS; Beautiful Bnilfliis Sites, k. Parties navintf cnlap properties for eaXi in Macon or adjoining counties, should correspond with us as we are advertising quite extensively, and have superior fa cilities for handling real estate. For cirbuiart deeciioinaHitrhianiii and vicinity, descriptive price lists, &c.; caU on or aduress S. T. KELSEY; Highlands, fMdcon County, N. C. or tf i JAY SMITH, MANXJrlCTl Sash and .FLOW, CEILIN&, SIDIN(J, Highiandi, tidtonCounty, N. C. GROCERIES AT '"leaveLand s: J. Hi DXTRGW,, araonter an er f
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