The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-10
The CLEVELAND SPRINGS
The Sulphur, Iron and Lithia Water of
That Famous Resort Has Made Many
Cures---The Season for This Popular
Resort Promises to be the Best in Its
History.
(stan Correspondence

(Staff CoTrespondence)
Shelby, n. c., June SIN show win
dow here is placard reading as follows:
IF your socks are not worth a darn, try
these" This struck me as a heel and
toe reminder at once unique if not
original. Supporting this placard was an
attractive line of half hose at prices within
reach. Passing on the thought suggested
by this unique advertisement was that
the town and. section could support a
placard reading something like this: If
you are low in spirits, broken in health,
run threadbare in commercial or manu-
featuring pursuits where you are, try
Shelby and Cleveland county-the twain
have as much to offer to offset these con-
ditions as any town or county IN the old
North State
Shelby is an attractive town. 1t is per
haps the most beautiful little city in the
Piedmont country. The people are pros
porous and happy. This is evidenced IN
rudy check and bank account.
Natures hand was wide open IN her
Iavishness when the foothills of the Blue
Ridge mountain chain was builded. In
variety Of soil, in minerals. in forests, in
climate. in water of crystal whiteness and
purity, Natures gift is wonderful A ma
tive of an eastern county after a resi-
dence here of a year said to the writer
last week on the eve of his departure foI
another field of labor: This is the most
attractive spot, the most healthy town
and the best people ever saw. l don't
like to leave it." This last the occasion Of
every visit has been the writer's thought
II don't like to leave 1t" Between the
level land of the east and the great hills
of the west a happy mien Is reached here
With an altitude of thousand feet above
sea level, with an invigorating atmos-
phere and pure. sparkling hthia water o.
merit, in plenty, the inducement to health
seeker is appealing. 1 won't admit there
is any country on the face of the globe
surprising eastern North Carolina.
won't admit there are any fields more
productive. l won't admit there are any
people excelling in hospitality Or intelI-
gence. | won't admit there are any wo
men more attractive in face and form OF
character. won't admit there is any
section with greater possibilities than IL
possessed by the great eastern half of the
state But | will admit that Shelby has
special charms most alluring And, as
conditions at this time of the year demand
change in surroundings, / would urge
the peopIe of the east, as they are cast
ing about for temporary home during the
heated term, that if our seaside will
not suffice then try Shelby and what she
has 20 offer.
As intimated, Shelby is an attractive
town. 1t is a town of beautiful homes
and commodious stores and wholesome eli
mate and pure water. Her people are hos
pitable and an air of congenlalty IS tc
be found here that appeals to the cultured
and refined. 1t is a hustling, busting ut
tie city of some 1900 people. 1t lies be
tween two railroads, the Seaboard All
Line and the Southern, which touch hel
doors. It is connected by telegraph and
telephone with the would outside. Its
streets are beautifully lighted by electr
city. It's hotels four in number, are
well kept. These front the court house
square whose face is grass covered anc
sheltered by oak and elm and maple trees
ana leaf. Within the square are beautiful
walks ana meath the trees are numerous
rustic seats. At one corner is fountain
where IS dispensed both day and night a
NINA water that is boon to life and
surpassed oy that Of no spring IN the
state. AT notels guests are supplied with