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BLUE RIDGE HEALTH RE
SORTS.
HIGHLANDS
The Gem of the Mountains.
Health and summer resorts are
growing in numbers and popularity
each succeeding year. Many of the
sta-side resorts on the Atlantic have
grown into considerable cities, while
inland places, Saratoga, the White
Mountains, Adirondacks, the lakes
of Minnesota, (and even far away
Alaska) are drawing a heavy stream
of summer tourists, mainly pleasure
seekers; which steadily swells in vol
ume every succeeding year. From
the heated Atlantic and Gulf states
of the South half a million people
migrate every summer to seek cooler
climes, while the ‘ dog star rages.”
The question is asked why do
these people in the South make long
journeys to seek cooler air in north
ern states, when a ridge of mount
ains whose peaks pierce the air 5000
and fiOOO feet above the sea, is stretch
ed along the borders of these su
perheated states, and almost in sight
of theichomes? Because their praises
are not sung by interested parties
who have organized to make large
sums of money by directing thous
ands of summer travelers and per
sons seeking health to these distant
resorts, where cool, pure air and wa
ter can be enjoyed, while a far su
perior climate almost at their very
door remains comparatively un
known.
* The Blue Ridge mountains poss
ess more inducement to health and
pleasure seekers than any other quar
ter of the United States. But their
praise has not been trumpet tongued
like that of other climes.
The southwestern Blue Ridge of
North Carolina is pre-eminently a
health and recuperative country,
where tired humanity can enjoy the
most soothing rest; where the inva
lid finds a balm for weak lungs and
nerves in an air that is soft and
mild, with no chill in its breath,
The scenery of this region is not
surpassed in variety and beauty by
any other part of the country. The
lofty' mountain peaks easily access
ible by delicate persons, sheer pre
cipices grand views bounded by the
far distant horizon, deep gorges,
tumbling and sparkling water falls,
all may be enjoyed in the course of
a morning from the top of Whiteside
or Satula mountains, which over
look the states of South Carolina
and Georgia fifty to seventy five
miles. At the base of these moun
tains lies the ljttle town of High
lands, Macon Co., nestling in a plateau
surrounded by a rim of mountains
whose crystal streams flow£down and
through the town. '
Among the many resorts of the
'Blue Ridge for health, fine scenery
and pleasure the town of Highlands
is destined to surpass them all in the
near future- The lack of railroad
accommodation is the only obstacle
which prevents this spot from as
suming the title of the gem of the
Blue Ridge. The summer tempera
ture ranges in the middle of the day
steadily at 76° the point marked on
the tliemometer as ‘ Summer Heat”
seldom rising to 80° or 85°. A seat
on the varanda, in the parlor or un -
dor a shade treeisalways delightfully
cool and pleasant on the hottest day.
A mountain breeze from the west is
ever stirring with a gentle fanning
motion, which bears healing on its
’ wings, which makes the pulse beat
strong and full and every nerve thrill
with new life. The water which
gurgles from the crystal springs is
soft, pure and cold, marking 52° on
the thermometer summer and winter.
The green woods which cover these
mountains from base to summit keep
the air ever pure and clean. No
dust, no malaria can ever reach these
aerial currents to contaminate the
atmosphere.
These mountains are the first bold
outline which the upper currents
from the Atlantic touch in their
course inland and the showers pre
cipitated carry down to the streams
every vestige of decaying matter
that might contaminate the air; and
miasmatic germs stealing up from
the heated country below are met
by the frequent and copious moun
tain showers, carried into the streams
and hurried back again to their low
land homes.
As a place of rest and recu
peration we have never visited
any other that will compare with
the climate of the Blue Ridge;
and visitors who have tried the var
ious resorts among these mountains
invariably give Highlands the first
place in beauty, extent and variety
of mountain scenery, and invigorat
ing climatic influence. There is a
peculiar bracing, elastic virtue in the
air of this plateau not met with in
any other mountain retreat, owing to
its eleyation—nearly 4000 feet above
sea level—and its near surroundings
of mountain ridges and peaks.
As a place for mental work we
have never found one which infused
so much vigor to thought as the cli
mate of this favored land. As a lo
cation for schools and colleges, no
finer spot could be found. The grand
scenery, the recuperative power of
the atmosphere, the great variety ol
the vegetable and mineral world al
ways accessible to be studied, inves
TUB JOTJE/JSTAXj: FRIDAY, SEFTEMBEB 9, 1887.
tigated by pupils and used by teach
ers to demonstrate the lessons taught.
As a winter resort for persons
troubled with lung complaints there
is none better. The cold for short
periods is sometimes intense, but the
temperature rises in a few days to
40° or 50°. The rare atmos
phere insures exemption from
colds, or if* one is contracted it
is of short duration, disappearing
almost imperceptibly. Hence per
sons afflicted with weak lungs seldom
suffer from this greatest danger, in
flamatory colds, We have known
persons to come into these mountains
scarcely able to walk half a mile,
rapidly recuperate and gain strength
and robust health,
There is one annoyance that besets
most summer resorts which High
lands is exempt from, the
mosquito, and even the common
house fly is singularly absent. The
Ilea is the only annoying \jnsect that
appears to find a home in these
mountains, and it is a native of all
mountain countries that have a
moist climate. The Swiss mountain
country swarms with this hopping
insect.
That the south west Blue llidgc
will become the sanitarium of the
country in the near future, there is
no room for a reasonable doubt. And
Highlands, occupying the most ele
vated spot on which a town of any
size can be built, it seems fair to
conclude that it will be in future the
very gem of the mountains. Its
southern location, near the 35 parall
el—insures exemption from sudden
icy blizzards —its elevation, its unsur
passed, (in fact unapproachable) cli
mate, cool summers, mild winters,
grand mountain scenery, all com
bine to mark the place as the ne plus
ultra of health’resorts- We speak
from a thorough knowledge derived
from a residence of three years
Floral Decorations.
In laying floral plants it is well to
consider the many and varied uses to
which our treasures may be put, not
the least of which is that of house
decoration. Besides the plants which
arc to furnish the indispensable cut
flowers it is well, therefore, to have
on hand a few pot grown ornamental
plants to be used as required.
Besides the many times they may
be used to good advantage in our
homes, there are the many public
occasions, especially in towns and
villages where there may be no local
florists, when a call is sent out for
volunteer floral offerings wherewith
to decorate pulpit, rostrum or stage.
This need must be met by those
tasteful, forehanded and generous to
supply the demand, and to a public
spirited person, conveniently situat
ed forms a sufficient motive for the
cultivation of not only a good va
riety’ of cut flowers, but a few spe
cimen plants in the manner mention
ed, and who of us, on viewing the
scant floral decorations in some vil
lage church, say upon Childrens’
Day when flowers are an important
and attractive feature, but has wish
ed for a few ornamental plants where
with to supply deficiencies, and thus
save the credit of the cause and the
occasion.
Ferns, Palms, Eracamas, Coleus,
Caladiums,- Cannas and Callas are
all admirably suited to this purpose;
easily-grown, beautiful and available
at all seasons, Fuchsias, Geraniums
and Roses, of course, we shall al
ways have; but let us insist that
these be fine, compact, well grown
specimens, or relegate them to the
background.
Later in the season, a pot of Scar
let Sage will furnish a patch of
glowing color not surpassed by any
other plant.
Many of our common garden an
nuals may be potted with ease and
used with good effect. A box of
Brotvaliia on a bracket, with its
cheerful starry blossoms, trailing in
wayward beauty downward, is an
ornament not to be despised; boxes
or pots of Sweet Alyssum, care be
ing taken to prevent seeding, are
always pretty and in demand for the
Alyssum will harmonize with every
thing and fit almost anywhere; a
beautiful plant in itself, it enhances
the beauty’ of all others near it, al
ways imparting an air of sprightli
ness to its surroundings, like a
sprinkling of bright-faced children
at a “grown up picnic.” As an edg
ing across the front of pulpit or
stage, few things are finer, and thus
it forms just the contrast needed in
size and color to set off to perfection
the more pronounced beauty of
gaudier blooms. The Sweet Alyssum
is perfectly at home in a hangino'
basket, admirably suited with a po
sition on a bracket, aud, delicately
sweet and chaste, is a treasure ev
erywhere.
must the vines be forgotton.
Everybody knows how ornament
al a well arranged I V y or Smi
lax may be; but many’ have yet to
learn the decorative effect of a small
hanging basket of Kenilworth Ivy,
or an Ottonna filled shell suspended
rom bracket or chandelier, and ev
en that poor, despised little plant
Ground Ivy, a nuisance and a pest
in some quarters; compares well with
many of its cherished kindred, if
given a similar place. The Madera
Vine is agreeable to.anything, grown
over a screen it rapidly covers it
with it 3 clean shining leaves; it will
climb posts and pillars, but does not
disdain the support of common
twine in time of need: or, failing
any of these, it will “reverse posi
tions’’ and grow head downwards
with all the ease and grace with
which it climbed toward the skies.
Such a plant is invaluable for decor
ation; however, it should be used
very nearly as grown, as some days
are required to put all its glossy
leaves in order after a decided change
of position. And the little Maur
andya, the pet of all. Its delicate
tracery of vino and leaf lends itself
so readily to any dainty device, it
clings so tenaciously to any support
given it, that it is a delight to deft
fingers to weave it into symbol, gar
land, or airy festoon.
Where no attempt is made to per
fect elaborate symbols, crosses,
crowns, anchors, and the like, which
are usually best left in the hands of
professional florists, firmness of
etFect should be carefully avoided.
To the earnest seeker material may
be always bad with which to do beau
tiful work. Nature is lavish in her
gifts to us if we will but see and use
them; she scatters them in rich pro
fusion over garden and meadow and
wood, and flings her choicest treas
ures broadcast to every breeze
Vick's Magazine for Sept.
MOM
I have used Dr. Seth Arnold’s
Cough Killer with much benefit to my
self. I would most cheerfully recom
mend it to the public as an excellent
healing remedy. E. 0. Cushing,
Thomaston, Knox Co., Maine, March
25, 1885. .
For Costiveness, Bi.iousness, Head
ache and all feverish habits use Hr.
Seth Arnold’s Bilious Pills- 25. For
sale by G- 0. Sill.
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Fancy Horse Names.
Among the horses entered for the
Pimlico races, the following names
appear.
Libby S, Geraldine, Walter B,
Volonia, Midnight, Yorktown Belle,
Happy Girl, Maggie K, Eight Spot,
Henry Ward Beecher, Orange Bloom,
Mill Girl, Hutch JOary, Eddie B,
Bessie G, and many others with
equally fantastic names.
Miraculous Escape.
W. W. lteed, druggist, of Winchest
er, lod., writes : “One of my customers
Mrs. Louisa Pike, Bartonia. Randolph
Co., Ind., was a long sufferer with Con
sumption, and was given up to die by
her physicians. She heard of Hr.
King’s New Biscovery for Consumpt
ion, and began buying it of me. In
six months time she walked to this
city, a distance of six miles, and is now
so much improved she has quit using
it. She feels she owes her life to it.
Free Trial Bottle at L. 11. Kirk’s
Hrug Store.
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OKNTRAL DIVISION,
On and after Sunday, May 30tli, 1686,train
will run as follows:
LEAVE OOINO NORTH.
Stations. iPassnr. IPassnr. Passnr
a. m. ' p. m. | P. M.
Baltimore, (Union Stat’u) 640 230 4OC
Perryville, 8 65 3 41 6 30
Port Deposit, 0 12 4 05 5 43
Octoraro Junction, 9 24 4 16 5 f 3
Rowlaudville, 9 2(5 4 17 (5 01
Liberty Grove, 9 83 4 22 6 07
Color a 9 41 4 29 6 14
Risin? Sun, 9 65 4 30 0 20
Sylmar 10 0(5 4 44 0 26
Nottingham 10 14 4 60 (5 51
Oxford, 10 30 5 01 7 33
Lincoln 10 38 5 09
West Grove, 10 54 5 25
Avondale, 11 00 5 31
Kennett 11 12 5 45
Fairville, 11 23 6 5(5
Cliadd’s Ford Junction,. 11 29 (5 05
Philadelphia Broad St.. . 12 41 718
Trains leave Oxford for Philadelphia at 5 48 a. m.
050a, m. and 205 p. m. Market Train, Tuesdays
and Fridays only, at 11 00 a. m. Sunday Trains at
7 00 p. m. and 3 40 p. m.
LEAVE GOING SOUTH.
Stations. Passu . Passnr. IPassnr
M. , a. m . | p. m.
Philadelphia, Broad St.. 7 02 4 55
Chadd’s Ford Junction,. 8 12 (5 02
Fairville, 8 19 0 09
Rennutt 8 30 (5 21
Avondale, 8 42 0 34
West Grove, 8 49 0 41
Lincoln, 9 05 G 5(5
Oxford, 6 00 9 14 7 04
Nottingham, GOB 922 714
Sylmar 6 13 9 27 7 19
Rising: Sun, 6 l‘J 934 726
Colora, G 20 9 41 7 33
Liberty Grove, G 31 9 4G 7 39
llowlandville 0 36 0 61 44
Octoraro Junction 638 | 0 53 7 47
Port Deposit G4B 10 f:3 812
Perry ville, 700 10 15 825
Baltimore 8 28 . 11 10 9 37
OKAS. E.PUGH, J.R.WOOD,
"yen*lManager. Gen* P.
ALTDIORE &, OHIO
R. R. PHILADELPHIA DIV.
TIMECARD o PASSENGER TRAINS
Taking Effect July 3rd, 1887.
WESTBOUND.
J a. m. a. m. p. m. p. in.
Philadelphia 7.15 2.00 5.00
Chester 7.45 2.31 5.20
Wilmingtou(Del. Ave)..! 8.15 3.0 u 5,40
Wilmington Market St.J 3.45
Kiameusi { 8.2(5 3.13
Stanton. | 8.29 3.1(5;
Harmony j 8.34 3.22 i
Newark....;- 8.41 3.311 G.OO
Barkdale ! 8.47 3.3<
Baldwin j 8.48 3.40 G.OG
Singerly J 6.00 855 3.47 6.14
Childs • 603 8.58 3.51
' 6.08 9.02 3.56
Leslie 6.15 9.07 4.02
Foys Hill 6.22 9.14 4.15
Whittaker 6.29 9.20 4.21 1
Frenchtown 6.34 9.25 4.25
Havre de Grace 6.44 9.32 4.32
Baltimore Arr 8.45 11.20 6.15 8.20
Baltimore Lv 9-00 12.16 6.30 8.30
Washington Arr 10.00 1.5( B.CO 9.30
a. m. p. m p. m. p. m.
EASTBOUND.
a. in. a. in p, in. p. in.
Washington, ly 5.00 3.15 4.35
Baltimore arr 6.30 4.00 6,35
Baltimore ly 7.00 4.30 (5.05
Havre do Grace 8.55 1 (5.15 7.45
Frenchtown 9.03 6.22 7.62
Whitaker 9.08) 6.28 7.56
Foys’Hill 9.14, 6.4(5 801
Leslie 9.19| 6.54 8.07
Eder 9.24 7.01 8.12
Childs 9.28 7.06 8.16
Singerly 7.00 9.32 7AO 8.20
Baldwin 7.03 9.35 8.23
Barksdale 7.07* 9.39 8.27
Newark 7.14 1 9.4(5 8.33
Harmony 7.23 9.6] 8.40
Stanton 7.29 9.56 8.45
Kiameusi 7.32 9.59 8.47
Wilmington, (Mkt. St). 7.55; 10.20
Wilmington, (Del. Ave) 7.55 j 10 10 9.00
Chester 8.26 1 10.39 9.27
Philadelphia 9.001 11,10 10.00
I a. m. a. m.l p. m. p. m.
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Manager, Gen. Pass, Agent.
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DENTIST,
Rising Sun, Cecil Co., Md.
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Office over W. J. Ankrim's store
Friday ami Saturday of each week.
Entrance at side door. Operative den
tistry a specialty.
Gas and Etiier Administered.
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Graduate of Medicine and Dental Surgery.
Nitrous Oxide Gas and Ether a specially.
Finest operations in every department o!
dentistry. Office 3rd St. Oxford. 19n0
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OLD IRON,
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Wanted in large or small quantities
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Patent Office attended to for MODERATE
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Our office is opposite the U. S. Patent
Office, and we can obtain Patents in less
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We refer here to the Postmaster, the Supt.
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of Cecil OoTxrrty-,,
MANUFACTURERS OF
PURE BONE FERTILIZERS.
Our works, which were burned Oct. 14, 1880, having been rebuilt on a larger
scale, replete with the most modern improvements, we are now better prepared
than ever before to furnish our
Pure Paw Bone Meal,
Pure Dissolved Bone,
Farmers’ Favorite Done Phosphate,
Imperial Bone Phosphate
and Dissolved S. 0. Rock.
all of which we guarantee to lie first class in quality, and to handle dry and drill
well. Our works being located on the Susquehanna River and P. R. R.. in
close proximity to its great rival the 15. & O. It. R., we enjoy the great advan
tage of cheap transportation on crude materials, which enables us to supply the
Farmers, particularly of Cecil and adjoining counties, with Fertilizers at the
lowest prices consistent with the highest standard.
The Eureka Fertilizer Co., Ferryvalie, Md.
THE
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OF CECIL COUNTY, MD.
The following is a list of the analyses of our T. & P. (Tried
and Proved) Acid Phosphate, as published by the Henna.
State Board of Agriculture for 1885, 1886, 1887, up to date :
Year. Sample. % Avail. Piios.
No. * Acid.
1885 38 14 05
“ 04 13.03
1886 117 15 29
“ 363 16.77
“ 614 14.61
1887 719 16.06
“ 765 15.10
“ 398 15.88
These analyses show the uniformly high grade of this Phosphate.
The average for the three years is a higher average than that reached
by any other manufacturer who had more than two analyses during
that period.
Our No. 363 in above list is the highest that lias been reached
by any manufacturer, as published in the Henna. State Record, a3 fur
as we have seen.
The above record of analyses of T. & P. Phosphate, as well as
the experience of those who have used it, prove its title to its name,
PTried and Proved.’’
The report of the Penna. State Board dated July 10, 18S7, con
tains the following analyses of our Q, & L. (Quick and Lasting)
Ammoniated Phosphate.
No. of Sol. Rev. Insoluble Potash. Ammonia. Comp. Com.
Sample. Piios. Acid. Phos. Acid. Value.
013 11.50 5.44 I.SO 2.30 $32.37
720 11.GG 2.80 2.11 2.11 30.18
764 11.88 1.27 1 G 2 2.45 29.98
This is one of the best Phosphates of its class and we invite to
it the attention of all farmers wishing a complete fertilizer. Its price
is low.
We have also Pure Dissolved Bone, which is giving great
satisfaction to our customers. Respectfully,
The Warinq Fertilizer Co.
Colora, Cecil Co., Md-, 7th Mo. 20, 1887. 21jy2m
Water Supply for Farm Purposes!
THE: EUREKA I WIND: MILL
Awarded Ijirst Premium and Gold Medal at the World’s Industrial and Cotton Cen
tennial Exposition, at New Orleans, La., in 1881-5, after a trial lasting four months.
This was no easy walk-away, but was hotly contested by twelve leading manufacturers of
Wind Mills of different makes all claiming superiority, but the Eureka was pronounced
the best in the world , and to day stands at the head and front of the whole Wind Mill
Family.
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