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During the last generation veterinary surgery has made rapid strides, and in this profession Dr. Rollings takes a leading rank wherever he is called upon to administer such a treatment.
He makes a specialty of the manifold diseases of that noble and faithful animal, the horse, and in treatment has been so successful that he has lost but few cases entrusted to him in several years.
The principal cause of lameness in this eity results in many cases from excessive dryness of the hoof produced from concussion, and for this Dr. Rallings' " hoof lotion " is a prompt and reliable remedy.
W TE can Sell your Real Estate at a higher price, can purchase for you at a lower figure, and charge you less for the transaction than anyone in the city.
JENKS & JENKS, Real Estate and Insurance Brokers, Rooms 9 and 10 McAfee Block.
Asheville, N. C. 28 Patton Ave.,
WE can Sell your Real Estate at a higher price, can purchase for you at a lower figure, and charge you less for the transaction than anyone in the city.
JENKS & JENKS, Real Estate and Insurance Brokers, Rooms 9 and 10 McAfee Block.
Asheville, N. C. 28 Patton Ave.,
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He has in addition several remedies for horses which are effica- cious, and has applied for letters patent, and these medicines he has on sale at his office.
To all owners of horses suffering from any disease Dr. Rollings is recommended unhesitatingly as a practitioner worth your confidence and consultation.
In addition Dr. Rollings is an industrious and loyal citizen and takes an active interest in his profession, in such being well in- formed, devoted and deserving of every success.
STRAUSS EUROPEAN HOTEL. 26 and 28 South Main Street.
A much needed hostelry and one that bids fair to secure a large patronage.
A really good hotel of this kind is so rare, that when one is found that is as near perfection as long experience in the hotel busi- ness can make it, it certainly deserves liberal notice in a work of this nature.
Asheville, generally, is abundant with first-class hotels, conducted on the American plan, but an acquisition that has long been felt for a thoroughly equipped and managed European restaurant is that which has recently been opened by Mr. E. Strauss, of this city, and marks an epoch of the rapid growth of this city's progress.
Mr. Strauss had, for a long time past, operated a restaurant in this city, but the extensive patronage controlled by him was of such a nature as to make it imperative for more extensive accommodations; accordingly, the owner of this property, Mr. T. D. Johnston, set to work in removing the old building, which is occupied now by an ornate structure of three stories and will accommodate about one hundred lodgers, and is arranged with all modern improvements and accessories for conducting a first-class and attractive hotel.
The location is a central one. The first floor contains main dining room, office and water room. There is a ladies' front entrance; also, a second entrance to gents' rooms from main dining room, which is connected by means of elegantly carpeted stairway. The second and third floors are utilized entirely for sleeping apartments, which are furnished in an elegant and comfortable manner, in oak, walnut, and cherry; the greater part of the furniture, carpets and fixtures which were furnished by Asheville merchants, deserve special men- tion, and in every manner pertaining to the completeness of this hotel, 6
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Nothing is wanting in it to meet the requirements of the residents and traveling public.
Both gas and incandescent lights are used; and, also, a chief feature of this restaurant will be a ladies' ordinary and private dining room for the accommodation of parties, which are so arranged as to fulfill every possible convenience.
The most pronounced epicure can here obtain anything his fancy may crave, as well as the man of moderate means and simple tastes, and all upon terms in keeping with a first-class European hotel.
The management has taken particular pains to employ only com- petent cooks and waiters, and possessing all the elements of a business man, industrious, enterprising and honorable in all his dealings, his future prosperity seems doubly assured.
THE ASHEVILLE INVESTMENT CO.,
South Side Court Place, next door to First National Bank, Real Estate Dealers and Financial Agents.
One of the direct aud incontrovertible evidences of the rapid and substantial growth of this city is the mammoth proportions of some of her real estate companies. Among those of recent inception is the Asheville Investment Company, which betokens for the future, prosperity and success.
The gentlemen composing the company include some of our old citizens, together with business men from a distance, who have lately added their business abilities and energies to this constantly growing city, and represent officially Messrs. R. B. Hilliard, Presi- dent, and C. F. Griffing, General Manager. The Directors are, O. S. Causey, R. B. Hilliard, C. F. Griffing, Jno. N. Ramsey, Geo. I. Parmley, in whose names are represented business integrity, and combining a company strong in every detail.
As a matter of profitable and substantial investment, no Company in the city of Asheville offers advantages that perhaps would be dif- ficult, if at all possible, to duplicate elsewhere, and this fact alone, if no other existed, would be sufficient to enlist in the business of handling these lucrative investments, which consist of a large nun- ber of city and suburban improved and unimproved lots, located in the most attractive parts of Asheville, and whichi should command the attention of all shrewd investors, and in no other direction can be found so many advantages which combine to make a perfect loca- tion for a suburban home.
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Particular attention is called to the choice business and residence lots throughout all portions of the city.
Quite a number of beautiful homes will soon be under way, and easy terms with special advantages offered those desiring to make good improvements.
The facilities of this company meet the requirements and are all that could be expected from a modern Investment Company.
IDLEWILD GREEN HOUSES AND FLORAL GARDENS,
No. 324 Charlotte Street ; The Idlewild Greenhouse Co, Proprietors. Telephone 99.
There is probably nothing so beautiful or with a more elevating tendency than flowers. Asheville is well abreast with the times in almost every line. Especially is it true of Floral culture. A leading and widely known representative of this branch, and situated at 324 Charlotte street, is the Idlewild Greenhouses and Floral Gardens, in charge of Mrs. J. B. Deake, formerly of Tennessee. This firm deals at wholesale and retail in cut flowers of all kinds, making a specialty of roses, the latter of which is one of larger proportions than possibly any other similar branch in this section.
This enterprise was established in 1885, and occupies the large area of twenty acres, having three or four greenhouses and many hot-beds and cold frames. Employment is given to several practical and experienced florists, and everything in the line of flowers can be . obtained on short notice and at reasonable prices, including bouquets, cut flowers, for funerals, weddings, parties, &c., at all seasons of the year, and packed to carry with safety. All orders, whether by mail or otherwise, will receive pronipt attention.
The owners, the Messrs. Deake family, are natives of New York and Tennessee respectively, and in every sense of the word, fully posted on all matters related to floral culture, and are worthy expo- nents of the industry they so ably represent, and are numbered among our most valuable citizens and business men.
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HENSLEY & WILD,
Family Groceries and Provisions, 23 North Main Street.
Among those industries that go to make up the material wealth and necessities of a city, there is probably no branch of business that contributes so largely to the fund than the grocery men. We desire in this connection to call particular attention to the estalish- ment of Hensley & Wild, whose nicely stocked premises are located in a prosperous district, 23 North Main street.
This house carries one of the choicest stocks of fine family groce- ries and country produce to be found in the city. While not possibly so large as others, it is, in assortment and quality, not surpassed by any similar house in this section. The store is under the manage- ment principally of Mr. Wild, who is thoroughly experienced in the grocery business, and has a host of friends and acquaintances.
The members of the firm are Messrs. J. B. Hensley and W. B. Wild, native North Carolinians, who opened this business to the public about a year ago. Everything common to a first-class grocery may be found in this establishment, and at prices to suit the times. These gentlemen are excellent business men, and deserve the un- stinted patronage of the people.
J. G. QUEEN, D. D. S.,
Dentist.
Success in every department of learned profession depends, to a very great extent, upon the intelligence, proficiency and ability which are brought to bear upon it. This is more particularly true as ap- plied to that important branch of science which is comprehended in the practice of dental surgery. The dentist of to-day stands second in importance only to the medical practitioner, in alleviating or attend- ing to those wants of the community which come within the scope of his avocation, and in no branch of the profession has more im- portant advances been made.
Dr. Queen is a young man deserving of much success, and we be- speak for him a liberal patronage in this line of work.
The doctor has been, for the past year or two, somewhat at a dis- tance from the regular practice of his profession, but has made arrangements to resume this work in its every active branch, and is now ensconced in comfortable quarters at his office, where he will be pleased to see his old friends and patrons, and, with first-class in-
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struments and equipments of the newest and most improved styles, he is now prepared to compete with any one in satisfactory work in this section.
This gentleman has been a resident of Asheville for several years past, and has, unaided, succeeded in making a start as a man of business, ability and plenty of pluck. He has also of late been making some lucrative deals in realty matters, and has now on hand some splendid property, located in a desirable part of the city, which he is prepared to sell on easy terms or rent to responsible parties.
The doctor is genial, courteous and obliging, and is always at his post of duty, and ever ready to serve his numerous patrons in the dental profession, or sell or lease them desirable residence property.
F. N. CARRINGTON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Coal. Office North Court Place, near Postoffice.
There is no question but the distribution of this great article of commerce from and about Asheville has been a great factor in her rapid growth, as in many cases it is controlled and handled by some of the most enterprising business men of our city, which statement is verified by the manner in which Mr. Carrington supplies the trade of this and contigious territory. This gentleman deals at wholesale and retail, and is in a position to offer you coal in any quantity and at prices that probably can not be duplicated by any dealer in the city. The coal handled by this firm is of a superior quality, and has long been one of the most popular fuels in the market, both for steam, manufacturing and domestic purposes. The facilities for the prompt delivery of coal by Mr. Carrington are unsurpassed, giving employment to a number of hands and all orders are promptly filled, and is the earnest desire of this gentlemen to merit by the strictest principles of mercantile probity the continuance of the large and liberal support already enjoyed.
All coal purchased of this gentlemen is guaranteed to maintain the highest standard of excellence, and justly holds the first rank in this line of trade.
Mr. Carrington is successor to Atkins & Carrington and is origi- nally from Virginia, having been a resident of this city for the past six years.
Personally Mr. Carrington is a most genial gentleman, and highly esteemed both in the commercial and social circle of this "Future City " of the mountains, and justly merits the success achieved by his industry and close attention to business.
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ASHEVILLE'S PRIDE AND HONOR.
A Magnificent Building, Superior Teachers, and Modern Appliances Supplemented by a high order of Educational Facilities.
On the preceding page we furnish a cut of the Asheville Female College, as Prof. B. E. Atkins, A. M., President, and without fear of contradiction we pronounce this institution without a compeer in South.
Combining as it does the beautiful location, with the healthful climate of Asheville is nowhere equalled in the world, which fact has long since been decided by the most eminent physicians in the country. The faculty of the institution as will be proven by inves- tigation represents the talent and long training of a complete staff of educational giants where work is so cleverly systematized, the wheels of the machinery run so smoothly, and the results are so excellent that the public does not always stop to consider the im- mense force which must be brought to bear by officers and teachers who in their several departments are superior and experienced edu- cators and are making rapid strides in the march of progress.
Asheville is justly proud of the achievements of this splendid institution, not only do her educational methods stand out boldly in the world of schools and school men, but her buildings can not be excelled.
" ¿The percentage of improvements made within the past five years has been phenominal. New schools houses have risen as if by magic, and the high school buildings are almost perfection.
When one compares these lofty modern structures, with the origi- nal log school houses which but a few years since were Asheville's centre of learning, he realizes more than ever how swift and strong have been her strides of progress, and how great a factor of civiliza- tion are these institutions.
To the invalid who approaches the meridional in quest of health or the fountain of youth, Asheville's crowning glory is her perfectly delightful climate, to the man of business, it is the push and pluck, the vim vigor and vivacity of her citizens, besides the many fields open for the profitable investment of capital ; to the tourist it is the grand and glorious mountain scenery, constantly standing in full view ; to the lawyers, it is the immense amount of litigation, arising from her large and numerous business transactions ; but to the man with a family it is her superb schools equalling any system in the South and far surpassing anything east of the Mississippi.
Asheville is particularly fortunate in this respect for many reasons ; in the first place the energy and enterprise, the progressive spirit,
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the ambition and pride of the North always gravitate toward the Southerly region, leaving the lazy, indolent, phlegmatic material behind.
In the second place owing to her grandeur of scenery, the wealth of our mountains, the salutary effects of our climate, we find tourists, speculators, invalids and professional men of all classes flocking here from all parts of the globe. Asheville is full of high school and normal graduates from almost every State in the Union, as well as by much of the mental products of Europe. The result is, the mar- ket is glutted. The supply is much greater than the demand ; the best is then selected and our schools are supplied with corps of instructors unsurpassed in the South.
The truth that " natures latest products are her best," was never more satisfactorily illustrated than it is in the schools of Asheville. The teachers here have built an empire for themselves, peculiarly their own They have culled from the effete monarchies of Europe from their Northern and Hesperian brothers all that is good and have dropped all the dry rot of antiquity, and, with "excelsior" for their motto are proudly pressing on to the grandest consummation of the human intellect. Nor are we proud alone of the surpassing excellence of our teachers.
The educational edifices, too, are worthy the praise, the admiration and the delight which they excite in the minds of all who behold them. In consequence of which we mention this institution as one deserving of especial reference to its architectural grace and beauty and being surrounded by eight acres of the most beautiful shade trees and grassy lawns to be found anywhere.
In addition it has all the modern appliances and facilities for heating, lighting, seating, accoutre and instruction. As with teach- ers, so with the buildings, the best have been selected from all the past and the errors of the past avoided.
In this institution the course of studies include preparatory of four grades, Collegiate in Reading, English, Latin, Mathematics, Geog- raphy, Natural Science, History, Philosophy, French and German, also complete department in Music, Art, Modern Languages, Relig- ous Government and Social Culture, including a summer art and boarding school of splendid advantages, with type writing, stenog- raphy, book keeping, &c.
In future the College will be under the immediate management of Prof. B. E. Atkins who has been in active schoolroom for twenty- two years, and in this institution for eleven consecutive years. Rev. J. D. Arnold graduate of the Randolph, Macon class of 1860 and for several years a Professor in the Danville, Va., Female College and
W E can Insure your Life or Property in the best Companies in existence and at the lowest rates. We can rent you a house of any description.
JENKS & JENKS,
Real Estate and Insurance Brokers, Rooms 9 and 10 McAfee Block, 28 Patton Ave., Asheville, N. C.
W E can Insure your Life or Property in the best Companies in existence and at the lowest rates. We can rent vou a house of any description.
JENKS & JENKS,
Real Estate and Insurance Brokers, Rooms 9 and 10 McAfee Block, 28 Patton Ave., Asheville, N. C.
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now a member of the North Carolina Conference will be a member of the faculty of this institution in the future.
This school can easily accommodate two hundred boarding and day pupils.
WILKIE & ATKINS,
Successors to B. A. Wilkie, formerly South Main. Candy, Cigars, Fruits and Confectionery of all kinds, 12 Patton Avenue.
In summing up the popular enterprises of this metropolis, none are more deserving of eulogistic and praiseworthy notice than that of Messrs. Wilkie & Atkins, who represent the leading establishment in this city in this particular line.
This industry was opened to the people of Asheville about four years ago, by Mr. Wilkie, who has lately associated with him Mr. W. J. Atkins, a popular young man of business ability, and as a close attention to business and fair and equitable dealing to all, these young men have succeeded in building up a patronage of no mean proportions.
The premises occupied include one of the most popular in the city.
The stock comprises every kind of foreign and domestic fruits, confectionery and cigars, the latter of which they make a specialty, and carry constantly in stock a full 'line of these goods, both ini- ported and domestic, and in this enterprise is represented two of the young and progressive business men of the "Crown City "-Messrs. Wilkie & Atkins are young men of pleasant bearing, and justly merit the splendid patronage they receive.
They are careful buyers in their line and display much ability in the selection of fruits and confectionery of the nicest quality, guar- anteeing at all times satisfaction to their numerous patrons. In this connection we pronounce them in every sense worthy gentle-" men, and should meet with the encouragement of a large and lucrative trade.
This firm are now receiving a well selected stock of holiday goods, which includes fire works and toys of every description, and will show you many pretty novelties in this line, suitable to all classes of customers.
They receive, also, on consignment, of any articles in their line, which will be given prompt attention, and prompt returns, at the highest market prices.
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KELLEY & STRACHAN,
Practical Plumbers, Gas and Steam Fitters, 28 Patton Avenue, Down Stairs.
One of the various contributions which require inventive skill and mechanical operations and have contributed to the health comfort and convenience of the present day, perhaps none have more distinctive features than such as relate to the heatingand lighting, ventilation and drainage of our beautiful homes, business houses, public buildings, and for the perfection attai ned in this line we are peculiarly indebted to the scientific plumber. Among those who have attained a high standard none are more deserving of prominent mention than Messrs. Kelley & Strachan, who have by energy and industry that knows no failing, together with close at- tention to business, established themselves in a short time firmly in the estimation of our people for their quick and reli able work and which stands proof of this assertion upon investigation. The prem- ises occupied are commodious, being centrally located, and are stocked with a large assortment of fine gas fixtures, pumps, hy- drants, hose, &c. The facilities enjoyed by this firm are unexcelled, while the excellence of the work is vouched for by the scrupulous and personal attention given by each member of the firm, who have always maintained a solid reputation for honorable and up- right dealing, and are enterprising and public-spirited gentlemen.
THE MODEL CIGAR AND NEWS STORE,
No. 17 Patton Avenue, L. BLOMBERG, Proprietor.
This general sketch and review of the principal business enter- prises of the "Gem City" would be incomplete and greatly remiss in duty, did it not contain appropriate mention of the attractive * stock and premises operated by the courteous and obliging pro- prietor of the Model Cigar and News Stand, for perhaps, in the whole category of commercial pursuits, there is probably none that affects the public with more importance than a dealer in the above line, which includes also the news of the day by the products of the press throughout the leading cities of the country. It is a great pleasure, in summing up the industries of any city, especially so when we are so frequently shown examples of what pluck and energy will accomplish, as is distinctly evidenced in the subject of this review,
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Mr. Blomberg is a young man who established this business about two years ago, and if there is any enterprise in this section deserving of success it is this gentleman.
Mr. Blomberg keeps the most attractive store of the kind in the city, and to those who use any article belonging to this class of trade, we unhesitatingly commend him to his establishment.
This gentleman keeps a full line of cigars, both imported and domestic, including all the reliable brands of tobacco, cigarettes, pipes of all grades, cigar holders, the latest styles in walking eanes, and many fancy articles belonging to such a line. In addition, you can get any of the leading newspapers of the country, magazines ,
periodicals, books of facts and fiction, and is nothing without to class this the most complete stock of goods herein named in the city.
Mr Blomberg, personally, is courteous and obliging. and is much admired in the community for pluck and energy.
THE ASHEVILLE NEW OPERA HOUSE.
A Gem of elegance, a magnificent structure and a model of artistic arrangement.
It has been truly said, that in the building up of a city, the character of her business men is of more importance than her natu- ral advantages of situation.
The magnificence and pride of Asheville is her new opera house, which is in point of construction, convenience and architectural design, unrivaled in the South-the one building of this city that bids fair to afford ample amusement to the average resident and visitor is the inception of this beautiful edifice, which is without question, an acquisition to our people's charms, that has long been needful. It is a mighty monument to the progress and energy of Messrs. J. W. Spears and W. T. Reynolds.
This splendid building, situate on Patton Avenue, is destined to attract and delight Asheville audiences in future.
The general management of this opera house is under the supervision of Messrs. Reynolds, Spears & Sawyer, and while the amusement feature for the season is in charge of the latter, Mr. James P. Sawyer, a gentleman whose acquaintance in the theatrical world is very extensive, and doubtless his management of this opera house will be marked by a most gratifying successs. Mr. Sawyer's long and varied experience in the theatrical busines has thoroughly familiarized him with its minute details and general trend.
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The foregoing facts, associated with the addition, that the opera house is one of the handsomest furnished in the South, will render it unusually popular with the amusement public.
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