The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-09-26
OUR SOUTHERN BUDGET
FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT
SOUTHERN PINES, NC, Sept. 10

Among the SO counties of North Caro-
lima Cleveland is one of the Newest,
having been formed in 1871.
Like Ceser, it is ambitious and has
tried to scrape relationship with the
illustrious president of the United States,
but without much success, That how
ever, if established, would be unneces-
sary, as the county is amply able to stand
on its own merits, and at last accounts
Grover was getting along pretty well too
The county borders South Carolina
and forms u portion of the Piedmont
section. The soil is mainly clay, and is
watered by the two Broad rivers and
nj my creeks. It's productions are varied.
Cotton continues to be the staple, but
considerable attention is now being given
TO the culture of tobacco. Concerning
which, whatever may be said in disfavor,
certain it is that the filthy weed puts
large quantity OF filthy lucre into the
pockets of the farmers. If only it could
all be raised in North Carolina and all
chewed in--in-well Man-choo-ria for
instance how delightful that would be!
Shelby is one of the finest cotton mar
kets in the State, and is, consequently, a
great trading centre for the farming pop
uIation. The wine from its vineyards
has for years had more than a local repu.
tation, and with little care grape cul-
ture might be made one of the leading
industries.
Abundance OF mica Is found IN the
country and, at Kings Mountain, what
is said to be the only workable deposit
Of tin on the American continent. The
glittering metal has caught the eyes of
European capitalists, and some "canny
Scots fra Glasgow are after this mine,
but 1t is to be hoped that they won't
get it.
Shelby is the county seat, and is
beautiful town Of about 1900 inhabitants.
1t is laid out with great regularity and
the streets are broad and clean. The
public square, where the court house
stands, with little expenditure Of time
and money could be made one Of the
most attractive spots in the State. Many
new buildings are going up: among the
rest fine block of brick stores with a
large opera house in the upper story.
Everyone is busy and there are all about
the town evidences OF strong and health
full growth.
The county has recently voted large
appropriation TO aid in the construction
Of Il trunk line of railroad TO pass through
Shelby and connect Charleston and the
West. When the road is finished it will
be question of but short time before
we shall have to take of our hats to the
city Of Shelby.
In summer time Cleveland county is
filled with those who are in search of
health. Restoration to health is what
they most desire, but if pleasure can be
combined Herewith so much the better.
The Blue Ridge throws its cool shad-
ows across the county ami watts health
and vigor from its forest-clad peaks.
Here the visitor from the lowlands IN the
eastern part Of the State and from the
States North and West viii find rest and
refreshment.
There are many mineral springs in the
county, but the most famous are the
Cleveland Springs, a mile and a quarter
from Shelby. The waters are red sui
phur, white sulphur, chalybeate and free
stone. The white sulphur is one Of The
most noted springs in the world, and its
waters effect some wonderful cures OF
rheumatism, paralysis, scrofula and di-
seases of the stomach, liver and bowels.
II is pronounced by competent Judges
superior TO the sulphur springs OF Ger
many. Official analysis shows that one
gallon of the water contains,
40 Gu. in. sulph't hyd. &; carb. acid.
400 grains carbonate OF lime.
1910 - sulphate OF lime.
asa muriate of lime.
7.65 muriate of magnesia.
Here Nature says with emphasis
Come ana be cured, body and mind"
In the midst of an estate of about 400
acres Is the site otthe hotel and springs.
The grounds proper consist of some
twenty acres OF romantic, forest-covered
land. Iwoloyely streams flow through,
winding in and out amidst a magnificent
original growth Of oak, hickory, syca-
more and walnut. Down in deep val
ley, where the great trees make darkness
at MONDAY, ,gush forth from rocky basins
the healing waters of the springs. Clear
as crystal, cool as an Arctic breath, one
can drink and drink and drink again.
People come here season after season
because they absolutely cannot get along
without the waters. They come in spite
OF poor accommodations and with good
accommodations ten times as many
would come.
Hitherto very little has been done TO-
ward making this place what nature in
tended II should be, one Of the finest
health and pleasp resorts 10 the United
States, but now all obstaclaS il the way
of selling the property are removed. II
has been placed in the hands OF Air.
Thomas Dixon, jr., one Of Cleveland
copnty's rising young lawyers and legis-
laturs, and before long some go-ahead
hotel man win seize this rare chance 10
make fortune ani-mal<e il.
T. z. WOODWARD.