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VOL. XVI. CLAYT ON . GEORGIA, CAPITAL OF.RABUH COUNTY, —)IN THE MIDST OK<— Sl/tLlME SCEAfEXT, OF LOYFL1 VAL¬ LEYS A A L LOFT 7 MO FA FA LAS. --)C(-- SUMMERS DELIGHTFULLY COOL. High mountains, rugged hills,gen* tie slopes, great forests, cleared fields, and broad acres of grain, corn, mead- uws and pastures; springs of pure cold water bubbling from the ground; laughing brooks leaping down hill sides; large creeks swiftly rushing over rough rocks,—such is Rabun,one of the most picturesque and attractive counties in Georgia. Rabun is the extreme north eastern county of the State, bounded on the south by Habersham, west by Towns, north by North Carolina, and east by South Carolina. It is one of the two counties whose elevation is higher, whose forests are denser, wkose summer temperature is lower than any other counties in the State. The Blue Ridge mountains extend through the country, yot a deep broad gap opens across the range, making the best passage for rail¬ roads from the North west to the ocean, to be found anywhere through these great mountain ranges. This county is the water shed be¬ tween the Atlantic and tlie Mississip- pi. The numerous creeks and streams that rise in this county empty into the Tallulah and Chattooga rivers, whoso waters flow into the Savannah,thence to the ocean. The Tennesse, having its head waters m this county sweeps away to the west and flows into the Mississippi. A singular storv is related of this Tennessee river. It appears it is a sluggish stroarn as it flows along in the vicinity of Rabun Gap, and dur¬ ing freshets the waters overflo wing the banks do not pass off readily. So years ago the citizoiis whoso lands were covered, thought of cutting a canal through the gap and draining the water into the creek on the South side. The people on this side of the gap objected, fearing lest the Ten¬ nessee would pour its floods over their lands. So the canal was not cut,and the riv«T continues to flow on to the Mississippi, thence to the gulf; in¬ stead of coming South eastwardly and pouring its waters into the ocean. Canals were cut in other directions keeping the land; drv. The highest mountain in the county is Rabun Bald, 4718 fe^t above the ocean; there are only two higher peaks in the State; both in Towns county, viz., Mona, 5039 feet, and Sitting Bull, 5040; the latter is the highest mountain in Georgia. Rabun Gap may be considered a wide and deep depression in the mountains; it** surface is only 2220 feet above the ocean, making a com¬ paratively level NATURAL HIGHWAY across the range; This wonderful passage will doubtless be utilized by rail roads to shorten routes from the ocean to the great North West. Several roads are pointing in this direction; already one has rea3hcd the borders of the county at Tallulah, 16 miles fmm Clavtnn and another has the Cars running to Walhalta 27 miles away; both are likely to be ex¬ tended through thi9 gap and on to Knoxville or Nashville connecting with the entire railroad systems of the west and north. THE CLIMATE of this mountain region is mild the year round; the summer average is a* bout 72 deg. and the winter 41 deg. the annual average about 56 deg. The oppressive heat of summer ex¬ perienced in manv places, is here un^ known. There is frequently a draft of air through Rabntt Gap, felt at Clayton, as a cool gentle breeze ing the warm summer months. At night Tall,the cool draft through the gap often condenses tlie moisture in the air, so that great black clouds roll through the gap and along the mountain sides, presenting an un* usual and sublime spectacle. There 19 a wide diversity of soil in thi m county, but the creek and river lot i toms are AMD PIEDMONT o INDUSTRIAL JOURNAL. TOCCOA, GA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, very productive, and yield large crops of wheat, oats, com, grasses, potatoes and oth* er vegetables. Even the mountain sides almost to the tops, are quite fertile producing, when properly cuU tivated good crops. Fanners here not P ft > ou * money for fertilizers; f° r ^ ,e niost part they raise all their home supplies, except what cannot be g r °wn. here. They export horses, mules, cattle, poultry, eggs, corn, ap- pies and vegetables. Very many of them own valuable farms, and arc out of debt, contented, and consequently happy. The Tennessee Valley several miles in length in this count}', and from a half to two and three miles in width,is one of the most beautiful and pro* ductive regions in all this south country. The gracefully rolling count¬ ry,the little hills,the level plateaus,the shady groves, the cultivated farms dotted with farm houses and orchards; the winding rivers, the lofty moun¬ tains, altogether present a landscape of unsurpassed beauty and loveliness. There are farms in Rabun County that cannot be bought for less than $100 to $150 an acre. The prices of land range from $1 an acre all the way up to the above lai«;e sums. In addition to ordinary farm crops, this soil and climate are well ADAPTED TO FRUIT of many kinds, Apples reach a higher j»erfection here than in the warmer regions of the state; and in many localities peaclu*s never fail. Grapes do exceedingly well; these hills and mountain sides if converted into vineyards would pay good inter¬ est an a thousand dollars an acre. -MINERALS. Gold in paying quantities is found in the county: placer mining has l>cen in'npcration many years; it is believed that rich veins exist in the county, requiring only capital and improved machinery to develop tlie precious metal. Large qusnitics of iron, asbestos, copper and manganese are believed to exsist. Mr. W. L. IFhitmirc owns extensive bed* of splendid mica. He quarries it out in great blocks, from which he obtains mica leaves, almost as trans¬ parent as glass many of them as large as eight by ten inchc*. At Pine Mountain great quantities of corundrum are’miticd and shipped, employing large numbers of work* men; the value of the out put is said to be many thousands of dollars an¬ nually. The county seat of this in¬ teresting county is CEAYTON. Tt is situated in a deep valley in the midst of the Blue Ridge moun¬ tains, 1970 feet above the ocean, with great mountains towering Digit above; —on one side, a long range of the Blue Ridge, on the other a cone shaped peak whose lofty top seems to to pierce the clouds; hills of small size are scattered around, and the surface of the valley is diversified by plateaus, gentle slopes, and winding depressions through which tun creeks and streams; forming a picturesque scene of rare beauty combined with the grandeur of the lofty mountains. This valley is the extension of the opening of Rabun Gap three miles a- way. Three other valleys open into this one, through which flow three brooks which unite near the city,form¬ ing a creek which runs into tbe Chat¬ tooga river. Tbe first thing a trav¬ eller seeks on entering a town is a good hotel. This he will find in Clayton at the BLUE RIDGE HOTEL. J7on. D. T. Duncan, proprietor* has been keeping this bouse 14 years. He is a most genial, pleasant gentle¬ men. He and his excellent lady welcome their guests with a cordiali¬ ty that makes them feel at home. The comfortable rooms, tbe excellent bill of fare make this really a very fine hotel. Not the least among tbe at- tractions here are the lovely daughters of our kind host, The Toccoa News. ! grown up, a charming young lady Who excites admiration by her pleasing manner in assisting her mother in household duties. Mr. Duncan is a farmer, h's been a merchant; was a member elf the Legislature in 1873 and 4, and is at, present the J/aynr of the city, Across the street is THE WALL HOUSE where travelers and Imarders find good accommodations and excellent fare.. The gentlemanly proprietor j/ r . Wm W all, is a native of this ountv> j^ wa8 raiscd a f anner . for sonu . t j me e WJW en g ;i g e( j {„ t he shoe busi- ne88 ; at present he is the Post Mas- ter am j c . n j oys t h e f u p confidence and high esteem of the citizens. His estimable lady is a sister of Judge Bleckley, Chief Justice of the Su* preme Court of Georgia. Guests find an attractive home with this highly intelligent lady. Screamer Mountain, t j, e cone shaped,mentioned elsewhere, j# in full view of this hotel. It is owncd by Judge Bleckley. Near its blgb t op be bas raade a clearing and erected a summer cottage. The view from thig lofty peak extending far a- round) an d many miles away is said to awaken the highest emotions of gran deur and sublimity, merchandise. Several articles bought and sold by merchants in cotton growing dis¬ tricts, which greatly swell the vol¬ ume of business, are not handled by the Clayton merchants; viz: cotton, fertilizers and baled hay. The first the farmers of Rabun do not raise, and the latter they do not buy; still the merchants here carry full lines of staple and fancy goods of all kinds needed in city or country; they arc good business men and fur¬ nish the people for a w ide territory around at as low prices as the same quality of goods can be bought any where in the state. J. F. Earls carries a large stock of general merchandise, including hard¬ ware, boots, shoes, and everything needed in the family or on the farm. Mr. Earls is also an extensive farm¬ er, having a beautifully lying farm in the town limits, on which is his pleas¬ ant home. He also has a farm at Rabun Gap; he is making a grand success both as a merchant and farm- er. lie is a member of the council, and justly ranks among the best bust- ness men of North Georgia. .1. A. Swafford & Co., carry a ful lino of general merchandise, staple and fancy groceries and provisions. They buy produce, making a home market for farm products. The firm is composed of J. A. Swafford and i). J, Duncan. This is one of the oldest stores in the place; D.T. Duncan was a partner here with his brother for 13 years; the wide popularity acquired by the firm, is still held by these popular merchants. Long & York. This is a young firm, composed of young men. They began business last October, and car¬ ry a well assorted stock of goods of almost every description, and are fast working into a large trade. The members of the firm are, W. S. Long and J. M. York. They are natives of this county, were raised on farms and are highly esteemed. So great is the popularity of Mr. Long, that he was elected to the position of Ordi¬ nary, which position he still holds, probably the youngest Ordinary in the State. E. P, West & Co., is a name reaJ- ily recognized as one of the oldest and most substantial firm, in Clarks- ville. In April last, a branch store was established in Clayton,’under the management of T. H. Jones, Sr., an 1 T. H« Jones, Jr., father and son, who are partners ir. tbe concern, Tn ad- dilion to general merchandise, they handle produce of all kinds, sizing poultry, eggs, wool, feathers and beeswax. They do an extensive business, handling a large quantity of farm products, especially poultry and eggs. S. W. Dover is a manufacturer and carpenter s trade, and was a carpen- ter and Builder for many years. He is also a cabinet-maker,an expert and fine workman, one of the best in the State. He has long been a resident of Clayton, and is the only citizen row living here who was here before lie is an influential mem- her of the city council, and is highly esteemed l»v all who know him. M. S. Whitmire was formerly a merchant here. Start:,,-, with noth- " mg but a good name for honesty and integrity, he bought out W. A. Math* eson, now of Toccoa, who trusted him for the entire stock of goods. Mr. W. made a fine success, not only paying all indebtedness, but accumu¬ lating a handsome property. lie owns the large store building occupied l>y J. r\ Karls, a pretty home and a beautiful farm in town, besides other property, including the bods of mica mentioned elsewhere. James Bell and Martin Wall are the blacksmiths here. They do general blackstmthing and repairing. Prof W. Watts, the superintendent of Schools is faithfully laboring to raise the standard of education in the county as fast as possible. Dr. J. W. Greene is the physician. He is a graduate of Atlanta Medical College, and although a young man has already gained an envaible repu¬ tation ns an excellent physician. W. II. Hughes the worthy clerk of the Superior Court, is an example of the self made, or rather the self mak¬ ing man, as he is still young. He is a practical printer, and for some time worked at the case in the office of The Toccoa News. lie is also a house painter and does good work in that line. He has resided in Clayton nearly 10 years. During that time he so acquired the confi¬ dence and esteem of the jpeople that he has twice been elected clerk of the court, which office he still holds; * s a ^° rotarv of the Farmers’ Alliance. Our readers will be glad to learn that he lias accepted the P° s ^* un as editor of the Rabun coun L v edition of the News. Beck, i* the gherrff of the county; he is winning the confidence of the people from his faithful dis- discharge of the duties of his office. W. S. Parris is at present the only attorney m Clayton. He was a na¬ tive of J/ilton county, (4a., and like the majority of the best men of the nation was raised on a farm. Ho was admitted to the bar in his native county, and came to Clayton about 2 yean* ago. He is a young gentleman of superior abilities, a close student, is rapidly rising in his profession, and th o people of Rabun are learning t o place great confidence in his legal fc now ] t . dge; he already takes high * rank in his pro f ess j oll . Clayton has a good school, pres,- ded over liv 1 rof. K. A. Ilaraby a gool teacher, and a young gentle- man whose abilities indicate a bril- hant a future . before ... , him. . is 1 here TWO CHURCHES, Baptist and Methodist. The Revs, J. S. DU kson. end A. A. Tilly arc respectively, the esteemed and be- loved pastors. Both denominations have comfortable and attractive church edifices of sufficient capacity for the present needs of the town, There are churches at convenient diss distances in various parts of the county. This is a Christian community; the citizens of Rabun arc a most kind hearted and hospitable people. Much more can be said of this interesting people and county, but it must left for future issues of the News. Old people suffer much from disorl desr of the urinary organs, and area ways gratified at the wonderful cf* facts of Dr J. H. McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm m banishing their troubles. $1. per bottle. Imperfect digestion and assimila- tion produce disordered conditions of ^ MeLeTn’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier, by its tonic properties, cures indigestion and gives tone to the stomach. $1. per bottle. ” M , , , fl i4 „,,... ltwm Sold ^ in ™*Uctoe. TURNERY 1LLE. You talk of this place being a here. f Forty boarders sliuger at our hotel, W ell the ink of the first vislt to to *" f(xla Y ™ the fastt *7 in - XV * * e r ? “-If*' . beaten'frT^d, JnTlkiglrt, . c^ucior on the train that brought the old hero in. Jim tells i» that he run his train from iocce* m just 01^ minutes; he drives a fast hoss or carries a Slew watch. We are made to believe hiss' In ss made the distance; for he gave "? * book 0:1 that book gives an account of wonderful boss medicine. Well he looks kinder weaetiu erI eaten. T am afrad he has gone off after strange gods since we ustcr w arn him of the trouble old man Sampson got in letting old Mrs. Delilah comb his head and the Philpins gobble hint up. We told him to be careful of De 1 lilah’s and he promised us he would. of Major Walton is here Birmingham with 40 tons the magnetic irbn I.et and in distance; tne tell you now as 1 told Jou before; Tnrnerville hallelujah! you had better come to and buy a little dirt in shape dirt of a business lot as dirt will be here soon. I n the place of throwing up to us tan bark,raccoons and shingles,you’ll see the blastof40furnaces raging like the place Lazarus saw that man who wore town clothes he never Two stores in this place, H.S.West &Oo.and ElIard&Sons,who sell goods as cheap as anywhere this side of Liv¬ erpool,and deliver the goods anywhere within 40 miles; beat that if you can. here; Crops are splendid round about people have good health and girls look bright and hopeful. Blue Ridge & Atlantic railroad in fine order;trains crowded daily and as fine coaches as you would wish to ido in; careful engineer; handsome con¬ ductor, all happy. Six hundred guests at the Falls; what more could we ask; Farmers’ Alliance club with 175 members the last aecoutand 40 more knocking in at the door all wanting su¬ gar these; George Pegwood. MUN1CIPAL TAX NOTICE. All persons residing within tlie corporte limits of Toccoa City,owning personal property subject to taxation are receiving hereby notified that the books for returns of personal proper¬ ty for the municipal year 1889, will be open on the 24th. day of June and will be closed on the 24th. day of August 1889, at which day and date the Books will be turned over to the Finance Committee, under the 181st. Ordinance of said town: those failing to make returns will be assessed and a double tax entered against them. E. L. Goode, ,, nw t q ^ Ltf. Recorder. If \on spit up phlegm, and arc troubled with a backing cough, use Dr. J. II. McLean’s Tar Wine Lung Balm. “A Yachting Party,” a beautifully executed water-color, is the fitting front piece for Dcmorest’a Monthly Magazine for September. This fol- lowed by a handsomely illustrated article on liar Harbor, which almost makes us feel the cool breezes of that delightful summer resort. From the extreme East wc are carried to the extreme West, ’ and are treated to a ver\’ amusing account (to , which ..... the illustrations ... greatly . add) of flow two women took up a quarter- section or land in Dakota, and sue eessfully cultivated it. We then go on “A Voyage Through Space” to the sun, and in an extremely interesting way, that even a child can under- stand, are told all about the spots that appear on the face of the “god day.” Jenny June tells us. in the de* partment for ,; Our Girls,” when girls should marry ; and the boys are not forgotton, for there is given for them a seasonable article (profusely illus 1rated) on "Swimming and Diving.” “School Outfits,” “The Chemistry of Bread-J/aking/’ and “The Complex* ion :How toPreserve It,” are some of ^ ,c °^ ier interesting . articles; . and, , to top off with, is a fine selection of interesting stories, all suitable to tbe time8 and for lUe season. This com- prehensive .Magazine is published by 'V. Jennings Demorest, 15 East 14th Street, New York. 1 " eases of Fever and tegae, the blood is as effectually, though not so dangerously poisoned by the efliuvi- u «w of the atmosphere as it could be by the deadliest poison/ Dr. J. H. McLean's Chills and Fever Core will eradicate this poison from the system-. 50 cents a bottle. TOCCOA VALLEY. [The following letter was received loo late for publication in last week’s issue.—E d/} bride s father on Sunday morning/ May much happiness be their por— tiort as they bump along over life’s Mfs ; J/alikla Brown lms been UUe , recently. But glad 9 to say she is much better, Lightning struck b trees at the flat rock, which is near here, killing an oX for Ellis Dooley. Its horns and cvrie shoulder bone were bust into pieces; Ask Joe Grant how he came to-be tnired-up in & blush? I would say to the News force,and the devil that from their point of view it would be nice to have the melons taken to them, but to me it appears to be entirely too much “sugar for a dime.” Jr. Toccoa Valley, Aug. 7th, 1889. If your kidneys are inactive, you will feel and look wretched, even in the most cheerful society, and melan- cholly J. on the jollicst occasions, Dr. 0. McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm, will set you right again. $L bottle. 6 CORNELIA. Cornelia is looking up; it has a nice brick yard in operation, turning out six thousand a day/ Messrs. King & Sellers are going to build themselvesja new brick store 40 by 100, with glass front. Messrs. Thomas Smith and John Hooper bought out the store of Shore & Sellers and are going to build it larger and fill it with goods. Mr. Thomas Smith bought a lot from Mr. King and will build him a dwelling on it which will be quite an improvement to Cornelia. We learn that Mr. 13. W. Grant’s horses ran away on the 5th and tore his hack into pieces; we see the re¬ mains standing at T. J. Bentley’s shop for repair. Two men were in the hack, one was hurt very badly, but the other jumped out and made his escape. We regret to record the death of of Mr. C. H. Sellers; he died on the 28th of July jhaving been sick for 3 weeks; he left a wife and one little girl to mourn his loss. Tiie Voice. Cornelia, Ga., Aug. Sth. 1889. Yon will have no use for specta¬ cles if yon use Dr. J, H. McLean’s Strengthening Eye Salve; it removes the film and scum which accumulates on the eye balls, subdues inflamation, cools and sooths tlie irritated nerves, strengthens weak failing sight. 25. a box. CADIZ. The News fails to put in its ap¬ pearance regularly at this office. Our mail facilities need to be looked after, The fault be jn some Post Mas . ter fronl here) as other papers not ; through certain offices conie re „ u ] Rr ] . The m protracted . i rains • of e the ,t past . weeks , ... are proving 1 injurious to ^ . 0, .. . , b causul K rapi grow,i o the weed and a falling off of the fruit- age. Up-land fodder will soon bo ready to J. P u ^* W. Crump has returned from Texas; Kit ttras not hung, as reported. ^ rown K one on a v * s ^ to see his children in Gordon county. B. P. Vandiver has recovered from bis sickness, The protracted meeting at Clarks Creek has been about rained out. The Baptists like much water,but not too much. There was a great gathering at the camp meeting at Allens;some to wor¬ ship God in the beauty of holiness* others to see and be seen; Water¬ melons received no little attention. _ We visited the protracted meeting at Eastonalle the first Sabbath in Au¬ gust; there was some deep earnest preaching; the church seemed to be much revived—but not a great in¬ gathering* Stowe, Purcell and this scribe Were the ministers present. The colored Baptist church at Lit- tie Hope held their annual meeting last Week/ Parson Henry baptised twelve applicants in Tom’s creek near the church on last Friday as the result of his labors. Apex. Cadiz, Aug. 12th. For sick headache, female troubles neuralgc McLean’s pains in the head take Dr. 4. H, Little Liver and Kidney Fillets. 25 cents a vial. KO.I . .T * TTl - I A I’m Rrew*’« Iron Ritters. Physician* recommeinl it. All dealers keep it. $1.0» per l»ottle. Genuine has trade-mark h smI crossed red lines on wrap per. t .equently necith nts occur in the household which cause burns, cuts, sprains and bruises; for use in buch ca*e3 Dr. J. H. J/cLean’s Volcanic Oi Liniment has for manv years been the constant favorite family remedy NO. 3: FINE MOUNTAIN. f hues seem to be improving about Pine Mountain. Bread stuff is some- what scarce; but 9inee blackberries came in, the people sav they are liv¬ ing at home and boarding at the som: place Crops are a little spotted, owing tc so much wet weather, but prospect'! of nptand corn is very flatter ng yef Mrs. IT. A. Burdick and Jfrs. Cora Sidwell arc gone to Corundrum Hill N. C. on business. The boys and girls arc taking ad* vantage of the shady side of the house, during these prettey moon- shiney nights, Messrs John /lead* Jas. Teague, Ben Teague, and J. M. Powell are united together in holding a prayer- meeting Thursday nights, at Pine Mountain Academy. We hope much good maj’ he derived from such meet; ingsv The Hampden Etnery Co.* lias so many darkies employed* that J. W. Hyde, the boss, can hardly have time to say his prayers in keeping them from killing each other. John Reaves and Jett Vinson ate not so smiley as formerly, owing to a serious boil on Mat Tomason’s ankle* which renders him unfit for duty, causing him and his partner Johny McCoy to dissolve their four ox team* and take their dogs and guns, and declare war against the birds and squirrels. J. M; Hopper and his little lads and lasses are getting along quite well. Owing to some clandestine cause the former has changed his boarding house from J. W. Uyde’s to Ranee Hunt’s. .Harriet McCoy a sensible young lady of Pine Mountain, after a close search of about six months, by the aid of a W. 8. protector teccivcd the contents of a registered package of hers last Saturday, which wa9 lost last winter. If all who register were like her the defrauders would lie farther. John Louder milk is wearing a smile as big us a pone of corn bread on account of an heir which has late¬ ly became a member of his house¬ hold, John Powell lias the mines in the hand of the other boys, to work out his road. He took with him a rack of “red lettered” flour to eat with his blackberries. Mike Chaste on still wears his gai¬ ter.-,- hovering arouud the dry! stamps with shovel Jin hand, looking like a bantv rooster; Success to the News and itsf worthy editor. Hurrah.- CAltNES CREEK. Hiving returned from camp meet¬ ing at Allen’s camp ground, I write you a few lines: There were interest¬ ing services on Sabbath, attanded by a large concourse of people. In traveling over old Franklin, I found the roads worked and gener¬ ally in good condition. I saw some splendid up land corn, and the cotton where planted early, bowed with ma¬ turing bolls. Why heed people seek a fresh country, when we have it right hero in old Habersham and Franklin coun¬ ties. Look at the farms that have been cleared a hundred years, now bearing the best of crops. Then turn to the millions of acres of original forests yet to be cleared and put in culti ration j and you need not go any further. The writer enjoyed ih& kbid hos¬ pitality of our old friend, J. R. Bailey and family, who used to be citizens of this vicinity; now they live near Carnesville. Mr. Bailey is a live farm¬ er; he and his crops show it. He en- j oye s some of the blessings of the stock law. He showed us some g«>od m jlk cattle and other stock in fine condition. When we are from home we like to lodge with such kind peo¬ ple as Mr. Bailey and family. Can we not have a stock law here,at least all this side of the Air Line Hail Road? ^Ye have sorry ranges in the woods, and can fence pastures 111 licit cheaper than farms, which would giva us much valuable land to clear aud cult vnte f where we cannot afford to fence. Then we would raise much more produce for sale, anu keep less surplus stock,-which does not pay. There is an interesting imelirrg going on at Carnes Creek char .in,con¬ ducted t>v Parson Stowe a:;d cCher-.- A ust lotii. i'.* RMKK;