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The increase in wealth has more than kept pace with the
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growth of the population. In 1873 the total valuation of real and personal property in Asheville was about $300,000. In 1874 it was $422,316; in 1875, $486,871; in 1876, $581,834; in 1877, $634,144; in 1878, $691,491; in 1879, $810,464; in 1880, $904,428; in 1881, $1,003,248; in 1882, $1,220,727; and the estimate for the present year, from nearly complete returns, is $1,500,000. Thus, while the population in thirteen years has . increased about 200 per cent., the wealth of the city has in ten years been augmented 400 per cent. Truly this is a sign of abundant prosperity. And still the boom continues. Strangers with capital are arriving every day-for the fame of Asheville, as the future great city of the State, is being sounded abroad. With the completion of the Spartanburg and Asheville railroad, giving us unbroken communication with Charleston, Atlanta, and other South Carolina and Georgia cities; and the western branch of the Western North Carolina railroad finished to its meeting point with the Knoxville and Augusta railroad, bringing to our doors the untold mineral and agricultural wealth of a hitherto undeveloped region of our State, Asheville's future as a railroad centre will be secured. Her magnificent water-power, availability of raw material, and other superiorities, destine her to become ere long a manufacturing centre as well. As a sum- mer resort she stands unrivalled, and her mercantile trade is al- ready large. Who can foretell what the city, with her great natural and artificial advantages, will become in another decade!
LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS-STREETS, BUILDINGS, WATER-WORKS, &c.
HE dwellings and business houses of Asheville will com- pare favorably with those of some far larger cities. Most of the mercantile establishments are of brick, from two to four stories in height, and many of them are distinguished by imposing fronts of glass and iron ; the few old frame stores yet
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remaining are being rapidly replaced by handsome brick build- ings, and soon the last will have disappeared.
Asheville is adorned with many fine private residences, and both in the city and its suburbs are found some mansions and villas of surpassing elegance. The churches of Asheville are a credit to its people ; the hotels are renowned for size and beauty, and the tobacco-warehouses are all brick structures of spacious extent.
At this date (September, 1883,) over one hundred buildings, including fifteen large brick storehouses, from two to five stories high, are in course of erection in the city, at a total cost of not less than $1 50,000.
In noticing the buildings of Asheville, special mention must be made of the Buncombe-County court-house. It is situated in the exact centre of the city, on the Public Square, and is one of the finest edifices of the kind in the State ; it was completed in 1877, at a cost of $33,000. The United States Circuit and Dis- trict Courts are held within its walls, in addition to the regular courts of the county. A handsome opera-hall, with well-arranged stage, scenery, &c., having a comfortable seating capacity of 400, occupies the third floor.
CITY WATER-WORKS .- This great enterprise, which is des- tined to be of such inestimable benefit to the people of Asheville, was inaugurated in 1882, and is to be completed the present year, at a cost of $20,000. The reservoir, having a capacity of nearly 1,000,000 gallons, is situated on the mountain-side, near the eastern limits of the city, with an elevation of 150 feet above the Court-House Square. The water, gathered from numerous springs, is conducted through terra-cotta pipes a dis- tance of two miles, with a gradual fall along the mountain-slope, to the reservoir, whence ten-inch iron mains carry it to the Pub- lic Square; from here six-inch pipes branch in all directions over the city, carrying the precious fluid to its remotest parts. The city is the owner of the system, and only a sum sufficient to guarantee a small interest on the outlay will be charged house- holders for the use of the water.
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Within the past year $20,000 have been expended in improv- ing the streets of Asheville ; six miles have been macadamized in that time ; besides new sidewalks laid down, old streets widened, and new ones opened to the public. Before long Asheville will be as distinguished for good highways as she formerly was for bad ones.
SOME NEEDED IMPROVEMENTS.
SHEVILLE is at present lighted with the old-fashioned kerosene lamp ; but the march of progress demands its speedy abolition ; gas or the electric light must inevi- tably take its place, ere long, in our growing city.
An ice-factory is a much-needed enterprise in our midst; for in this region ice is gathered about one year in every two, and is never a certain " crop." A machine capable of turning out suffi- cient for the wants of the city would cost but little in comparison with the profits which the investment would guarantee. Ashe- ville every summer uses an immense quantity of ice, and the home supply, when there is any at all, hardly ever lasts through August. During several months it is brought here from the Kennebec river, at a heavy expense for freight, and must be sold, to realize a living profit, at a price far above that at which it could be afforded, if we manufactured it ourselves.
A street railway from the depot to the centre of the city is another undertaking which would pay handsomely in Asheville. Extra horses or an "inclined plane " could be used to surmount the hill rising from the river ; indeed, the grade, though heavy for horse-power, is so slight for an inclined-plane railway that the same cars could make the entire distance, and the only extra expense be for the stationary-engine and cables.
This enterprise would work a revolution in the carrying trade of the city ; for, freight as well as passenger cars being employed, most of the present multitude of wagons and omnibuses would
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no longer be required. The result would be cheaper and quicker transportation of passengers and goods, and consequent great benefits to the citizens and the travelling public.
A coal and wood yard, a telephone exchange, an extensive carriage and wagon factory, and a national bank are also much needed, and would be sure to pay in Asheville.
CHURCHES.
SHEVILLE is well supplied with places of religious worship, under the charge of able and eloquent minis- ters. Nine churches, six white and three colored, are open every Sunday to the public, and are generally thronged with worshippers.
THE PRESBYTERIAN Church was organized about sixty-five years ago by Rev. George Newton, the first pastor ; he was fol- lowed by Rev. Mr. Bradshaw. For several years the congre- gation worshipped at Newton Academy; but in 1825, the present building was erected, the ground being donated by James Patton. The present pastor is Rev. James P. Gammon, and the membership is about 125.
BAPTIST .- This church was constituted December 6, 1829; the first pastor being Rev. Thomas Stradley, who filled the pul- pit for the next forty-six years. Mr. Stradley, who is still living, came from England, and settled in Buncombe county in 1826. He bought the ground on which the present church edifice stands, in his own name, and was, indeed, the principal agent in its erection; previously the place of worship had been on the west side of French-Broad river. Peter Stradley, who died at Hendersonville in 1883, was the first clerk. This church has had but three pastors in fifty-four years: Revs. Thos. Stradley and A. C. Dixon, and the present incumbent, Dr. John Mitchell. The number of names now on the church books is 225.
THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH was founded in Asheville in 1846,
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at that time having only three communicants. Dr. Jarvis Buxton, the present incumbent, was the first rector. The membership is now 125, and three chapels-St. Andrew's, Beaver Dam, and Haw Creek,-also belong to the parish. The elegant and commodious structure now occupied by this church was finished the present year, at a cost of nearly $8,000.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL, SOUTH .- This church was founded in Asheville many years ago, but was not organized into a separate pastoral charge until 1848-with the Rev. J. S. Burnett as pastor. Its beginning was feeble, but it has continued to de- velop in strength and character, until it has become one of the most prosperous churches in the city. It has now a membership of over 300, and an imposing building. Rev. G. C. Rankin is the present pastor.
ROMAN CATHOLIC .- There are now very few communicants of this church living in Asheville. The building, a neat brick structure, situated in a beautiful grove, on a swelling eminence, was erected about fourteen years ago. Services are held monthly ; Rev. Mark S. Gross, of Hickory, pastor in charge.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL .- This church was established quite recently in Asheville, and the membership now amounts to about 30. Rev. T. Clayton was the first pastor, succeeded by Rev W. M. Bagby, who is at present in charge. The church- building, corner of Patton avenue and Bailey street, was erected in 1882, and cost about $2,000.
COLORED CHURCHES .- Of these, there are three in Asheville : Episcopal, (Freedmen's Chapel, under the patronage of Trinity Parish,) Baptist, and African Methodist Episcopal. All have goodly lists of members, and the places of worship are very creditable buildings. The Methodists are now building a very neat edifice of brick, at a cost of $2,500, to replace the old church on College street.
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SCHOOLS.
HIS city is rich in good schools ; numerous institutions of learning, with able teachers, giving her youth unequalled opportunities for acquiring knowledge.
NEWTON ACADEMY .- This school, at which Governor Swain, General R. B. Vance, and other distinguished men received their early education, was founded during the closing years of the last century. B. Smith was the first principal, followed by Rev. F. Porter, who was in turn succeeded by Rev. Geo. Newton, (the founder of the Asheville Presbyterian church,) who gave his name to the institution. After a long and successful career, Newton Academy was suffered to fall into decay. The school was suspended in consequence of the dilapidation of the building and lack of patronage, but was afterwards revived, and the pres- ent commodious brick structure erected. It is situated within 100 yards of the old log school-house, and 11/2 miles south of Asheville court-house. G. W. Snelson is now the principal.
ASHEVILLE MALE ACADEMY took the place of Newton Acad- emy, at the period of its temporary suspension, nearly forty years ago. It was at first conducted in one of the brick build- ings now forming a part of the Asheville Female College. The first principal was J. H. Norwood, aided by Colonel Stephen Lee. The latter afterwards conducted a school in Chunn's Cove, 11/2 miles east of Asheville, for over thirty years. Asheville Male Academy is now situated in the northwest portion of the city, and is presided over by Professor S. F. Venable, a very successful educator.
ASHEVILLE FEMALE COLLEGE .- This celebrated seat of learn- ing has been in operation since 1851; in which year it was chartered under the auspices of the Holston Conference, Method- ist Episcopal Church, South; the Rev. Erastus Rowley being the first president. The spacious grounds, 12 acres in extent, in the very heart of the city, were given many years before, by
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James Patton, for educational purposes, and are still occupied by the college buildings, including boarding houses, and the residences of the professors.
Before the war as many as 300 young ladies, from all parts of the South, received instruction at this institution. Long before a railroad had got within 100 miles of Asheville, these pupils, generally the children of wealthy parents, came in their fathers' carriages, and very often remained the four years required to complete the course. During the war the college was deserted, but of late years it has been making rapid steps towards regain- ing its pristine vigor. In the session of 1882-'83, 149 students, representing 12 different States, from Maine to Florida, were in attendance, and a large increase is expected the coming term. An able faculty is at present engaged. Rev. James Atkins, Jr., President.
RAVENSCROFT DIOCESAN TRAINING SCHOOL is under the au- spices of the Episcopal church, and was established several years ago as a theological seminary. The spacious buildings and grounds on Church street are owned by Trinity parish, Asheville. Rev. D. H. Buel, Principal.
Since the first parts of this book were printed, two new edu- cational enterprises have been inaugurated in this city :
ASHEVILLE GRAMMAR AND HIGH SCHOOL, Cassimar Falk, late a professor in the Asheville Female College, Principal; Robert P. Pell, A. B., assistant ; and
OAK-HILL SEMINARY, a school for young ladies, with an able corps of lady teachers, consisting of Misses M. R. Goodloe, F. E. Buxton, and H. A. Champion. Miss F. L. Patton is Superin- tendent.
There are also, in addition to the above, free schools for white and colored, and several private educational establishments in the city.
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NEWSPAPERS.
HE first journalistic venture in Asheville was the High- land Messenger, started in 1840 by Christian McNally, who was soon succeeded in the control of the paper by Rev. Thos. Atkin. The name was subsequently changed to the Asheville News, and under this title published by Mr. Atkin up to and during the war. The Spectator, the Expositor, the Jour- nal, the Pioneer, and various others, including a religious weekly and a very short-lived " daily," have since seen the light in our town, have led more or less checkered, and longer or shorter careers, and died.
At present there are two newspapers published in Asheville, the "Citisen" and the "News"; both enterprising sheets, with large and growing circulations.
The Weekly Citizen was founded in 1871 by R. M. Furman, who was joined by Jordan Stone in 1876. These gentlemen, in association with Colonel John D. Cameron, formerly of the Durham Recorder, are the present editors and proprietors. In January, 1882, this firm issued the first number of the Semi- Weekly Citizen, a very successful venture. The Citizen is the official organ of the Democratic party of the Eighth Congres- sional District. The weekly edition has a circulation of 1,500, and reaches the remotest parts of Western North Carolina.
The Asheville News was founded by its present enterprising proprietors, the Messrs. Deake, in August, 1880; and, though Republican in politics, has a large circulation among the Demo- crats of the city and county. The News is one of the leading Republican newspapers of the State, and is distinguished for liberality of tone in its editorials and the perspicacity of its local columns.
A city with Asheville's advantages should support a daily newspaper. It is true the population is small yet, but our mer- chants and business men are proverbially liberal advertisers ; and the immense influx of strangers to the city at all seasons, but
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especially in summer, would materially help to swell the circula- tion. Besides, there are no " dailies" published nearer than Knoxville or Charlotte, and all Western North Carolina, west of the Blue Ridge, would, in any event, be tributary to Asheville for the daily, as it now is, principally, for the weekly, news. We shall gladly hail the hour, and trust it is not distant, when Asheville can boast a daily paper of her own.
SOCIETIES AND ASSOCIATIONS.
OUNT HERMON LODGE, No. 118, A. F. and A. M., was chartered in 1847, with 30 members. The first officers were : Joshua Roberts, W. M .; Erastus Row- ley, Secretary; M. W. Alexander, S. W .; J. W. Norwood, J. W .; Jas. W. Patton, Treasurer ; Geo. W. Shackelford, Tiler.
At present there are 62 attending, and about 100 non-affiliating. members.
ASHEVILLE DIVISION SONS OF TEMPERANCE was organized in the spring of 1883, and is under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of the State. It is composed of a large number of citi- zens and many ladies. This society supplies a long-felt want in our midst, and is sure to prove a great boon to the community.
THE YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION was founded in Asheville in 1882. It is composed of a number of young men of sterling religious character, and has already been productive of much good.
THE ASHEVILLE CLUB, founded in 1881, now comprises about 50 of our citizens, and was organized for the purpose of advanc- ing the social and literary tastes of its members. Spacious apartments have been fitted up as reading, billiard, and con- versation rooms, where the leisure hours can be made to drift pleasantly away.
THE ASHEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY is the outgrowth of the old " Asheville Reading Club " founded many years ago. To
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Dr. J. G. Hardy, of this city, more than to any other man, does Asheville owe the organization of this elegant library, which now contains over a thousand volumes, embracing all branches of literature. A reading room, supplied with the leading news- papers and magazines, is in connection, and is free to all.
THE BOARD OF TRADE was organized in January, 1882. The entire business community, of every vocation, is represented; and it is one of the best agencies in our midst for furthering the general interests of the city.
THE ASHEVILLE TOBACCO ASSOCIATION is composed of the leading men engaged in the business in the city. It is an organ- ization which has its fellow in all towns where tobacco is manu- factured or sold; and its purpose is to promote the best interests of the planter as well as those of its members.
THE ASHEVILLE THESPIAN CLUB was founded in 1876, and has at present twenty members, comprising the best local talent. The Club occupies commodious and handsomely fur- nished rooms on south Main street, and gives performances, at intervals through the season, in the Asheville Opera-House. The "Thespians " have a fine set of costumes and properties, and their acting is said to be very good.
THE ASHEVILLE LIGHT INFANTRY is a military company com- posed of about fifty young men of the city, and was organized the present year (1883). It is well equipped with arms and hand- some uniforms, and presents a brilliant and warlike appearance on parade.
There are also several societies, secret and benevolent, amongst the colored people of Asheville.
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"TO ASHEVILLE BY STAGE."
SHEVILLE was at one time the centre of one of the most extensive systems of stage routes east of the Rocky Mountains. Valentine Ripley, of Hendersonville, was a famous " stage-man " between the years 1840 and 1865. His lines branched from Asheville in every direction : To Mt. Ster- ling, Ky., through Cumberland Gap, 245 miles ; to Greeneville, Tenn., and Greenville, S. C., each 60 miles, making a continuous route of 120 miles ; to Warm Springs, 37 miles ; to Salisbury, 140 miles, and to other points. To operate the business required an army of men and horses, from 100 to 150 of the lat- ter being about the average number in use, with from 15 to 20 coaches ; but in some busy summer-seasons 300 to 400 horses, 100 to 150 men, and from 50 to 60 coaches, were necessary to accommodate the travelling public.
As railroads approached nearer to Asheville the staging inter- est grew less year by year. On the retirement of Mr. Ripley, Blair & Hankins ran the lines from Greeneville, Tenn., to Green- ville, S. C., via Asheville; from the latter place to Morganton, (then the terminus of the Western North Carolina railroad ;) to Warm Springs, and to several other points, for some years.
In 1871 E. T. Clemmons began running sundry lines radiating from Asheville : To Wolf Creek, Tenn., via Warm Springs; to Old Fort (the terminus of the Western North Carolina railroad from 1871 to 1876); to Greenville, S. C., and many other places. He was succeeded by Weddin & Bailey in 1876, who ran but a few routes in comparison with their predecessors ; for, by this time, the railroads were closing in on every side. At present the only stage-line entering this city (once such a celebrated " staging centre," but now soon to become a railroad centre instead,) is that from Hendersonville, 20 miles distant. Even this solitary relic of the past will soon follow its companions into oblivion ; when the Spartanburg and Asheville railroad is com- pleted, its days of usefulness, too, will have been numbered.
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- -THE-
asheville Citizen
WEEKLY AND SEMI-WEEKLY,
ASHEVILLE, N. C.
FURMAN, STONE & CAMERON,
EDITORS AND PUBLISHERS.
A larger bona fide circulation in the transmon- tane district of North Carolina than any other three papers combined.
Reaching all classes of business, it is the
Best Advertising Medium for Western North Carolina,
FOR SPECIMEN COPIES AND RATES, APPLY TO THE PUBLISHERS.
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THE
alleville News,
PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY AT
ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA.
C. T C. DEAKE, Editor. J. W. C. DEAKE, Publisher.
TERMS: $1.50 per year, in advance.
THE NEWS IS A FOUR-PAGE PAPER, IN ITS FOURTH VOLUME; WELL PRINTED, ABLY EDITED, AND DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF BUNCOMBE COUNTY. HAS AN INCREASING CIRCULATION.
REPUBLICAN IN POLITICS.
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JNO. A. WAGNER, ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,
Residence, Woodfin St.,
ASHEVILLE, N. C.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
T. C. WESTALL & SON,
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS,
ASHEVILLE, N. C.
ALL ORDERS WILL RECEIVE PERSONAL AND PROMPT ATTENTION.
Carring Wagon Work
SOUTH MAIN ST., ASHEVILLE, N. C.
THE SUBSCRIBERS ARE PREPARED TO MANUFACTURE AND REPAIR CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, WAGONS, &c., IN A WORKMANLIKE MANNER, AND ON REASONABLE TERMS.
HORSE-SHOEING IN GOOD STYLE. WOODY & HATCH.
J. C. OLIVER, BAKER & CONFECTIONER, PATTON AVENUE, ASHEVILLE, N. C.
FRESH BREAD, CAKES, PIES, &c., ALWAYS ON HAND.
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S. R. CHEDESTER & SON, PATTON AVE, - ASHEVILLE, N. C. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
General Merchandise
AGENTS DOMESTIC SEWING-MACHINE. OWNERS CHEAPEST STORE IN THE WORLD, AND BEST HOTEL IN THE STATE.
A. J. LINDSEY & BRO., TINNERS.
ROOFING, GUTTERING, AND ALL KINDS OF WORK DONE ON MOST REASONABLE TERMS AND AT SHORT NOTICE.
ALL WORK WARRANTED. Patton Avenue, ASHEVILLE, N. C.
HAMPTON & FEATHERSTON,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
Fine Wines, Whiskies, Brandies, Cigars & Tobacco, WEST SIDE PUBLIC SQUARE,
ASHEVILLE, N. C.
FOR FINE STEREOSCOPIC VIEWS OF THE "LAND OF THE SKY," OR THE BEAUTIES OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA SCENERY, SEND TO
TAYLOR & FOLSOM,
ASHEVILLE N. C.,
Photographers and Publishers of Stereoscopic Views.
One dozen mailed to any address for $1.50, post-paid. Send for Catalogue.
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Dr. A. B. WARE, eufist.
GOOD WORK AT LOW RATES.
Office in Van Gilder Block, North Main Street, ASHEVILLE, N. C.
JOHNSTON & SHUFORD, ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
Practice in the courts of Bun- combe, Madison, Henderson, Tran- sylvania, and Haywood counties.
Ofice, Johnston Building, S. W. Cor. Public Square, ASHEVILLE, N. C.
A. W. REVEL, HOUSE PAINTER,
PAPER-HANGER,
KALSOMINER, AND GLAZIER.
All orders promptly attended to. ASHEVILLE, N. C.
WM. R. WHITSON,
Attorney at Law,
Office in Court-House,
ASHEVILLE, N. C.
Special attention to practice in the Probate Court, and collections.
M. E. CARTER,
CARTER & CARTER,
ATTORNEY AT LAW, ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
ASHEVILLE, N. C.
ASHEVILLE, N. C.
R. P. WALKER & CO.,
CALL AT
BALLARD'S
TOBACCO . BROKERS,
CURIOSITY SHOP
ASHEVILLE, N. C.
SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO ORDERS.
AND BUY A PRESENT FOR THOSE AT HOME.
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NEW STORE. NEW GOODS.
J. E. RANKIN, (of J. E. Rankin and Bearden, Rankin & Co., Asheville.) JAS. M. BROOKSHIRE.
RANKIN & CO.
HAVING LEASED FOR A TERM OF YEARS TIIE ELEGANT AND COMMODIOUS NEW BRICK STORE AT
SWANNANOA BRIDGE (BEST P. O.),
WILL BE PLEASED TO SHOW THEIR FRIENDS AND THE PUBLIC A LARGE AND WELL-SELECTED STOCK OF
GROCERIES, DRY GOODS, CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, &c.,
AND ALL VARIETIES OF
GENERAL MERCHANDISE
HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR FARMING PRODUCE.
The business will be under the management of JAS. M. BROOKSHIRE, assisted by CHAS. WEBB.
R. L. FITZPATRICK, HOUSE PAINTER, PAPER HANGER,
KALSOMINER AND GLAZIER.
FIRST-CLASS WORK AT LOW RATES. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
North Main St., opp. Post-Office, ASHEVILLE, N. C.
The Heart of the Alleghanies; or, Western North Carolina. . BY W. 'G. ZEICLER AND B. S. CROSSCUP.
A Graphic Book, Descriptive of the Scenery, Treating of the Resources, and Narrating the History of the Mountain Region of North Carolina. 380 PAGES-22 ILLUSTRATIONS AND MAP.
PRICE, IN HANDSOMELY EMBELLISHED CLOTH, $2.50.
"There is a welcome, therefore, for the book called the 'Heart of the Alleghanies.' * * * It is a guide- book. It is a book of travel. It is also a book of legends and information about natural resources. Besides, it is a valuable and pleasant contribution to the history of one of the earliest-inhabited parts of the Union. Few narratives are fresher than the author's description of a bear hunt and his narrative of the history of the peaceful Indians who still inhabit these mountain reeesses. In every chapter the appreciative reader gets hints of mouu- tain air and feels the pleasure of a holiday jaunt."
The Charleston News and Courier says: " The book is indeed an interesting record of travel and adventure, and a useful guide-book to a most beautiful and attractive region. The elimate is delightful and invigorating, and in short, is a country which needs only to be known to rival any other as a health and pleasure resort."
American News Co., New York; A. Williams & Co., Raleigh, N. C .; J. Hammond, Charleston, S. C., AND BY ALL BOOKSELLERS.
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JOHN MURDOCH.
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MURDOCH & COLVIN,
CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.
Will contract for any size of job.
ASHEVILLE, - NORTH CAROLINA.
T. M. PORTER,
-DEALER IN.
Family Groceries and General Merchandise.
HIGHEST CASH PRICE PAID FOR PRODUCE.
BEST, N. C.
R. BAIRD,
-DEALER IN -
FAMILY GROCERIES,
PRODUCE, FERTILIZERS,
ALEXANDER. N. C.
SWANNANOA HOTEL,
ASHEVILLE, N. C.
THE LEON HOTEL,
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA.
Dr. Wm. H. Howerton, Proprietor.
J. D. BREVARD & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN(
CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS;
-A SUPERIOR LINE OF- Pry Goods, Notions, Press Goods, &c.
A SELECT STOCK OF- COFFEES, SUGARS, TOBACCO, AND CIGARS
ALWAYS ON HAND. A Full Assortment of Gents' Furnishings, including Diamond Shirts, Collars, and Cuffs.
Agents for T. Miles & Son's Celebrated Hand and Custom-Made Shoes.
Cor. Court-House Square and Pattou Ave .. ASHEVILLE, N. C.
I. LEVY & CO., DEALERS' IN Men's, Boys', and Youths' Fine Clothing.
Philadelphia and Home-Made Boots and Shoes for Ladies, Gen- tlemen, Misses, Children, and Infants.
Hats, Caps, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Trunks, Umbrellas, &c. Boots and Shoes Made to Order at Short Notice.
North Side Public Square, -
ASHEVILLE, N. C.
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