Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-06-03

some rev years ago there was q yell
lew fever epidemic in the south which
caused great many deaths. The peo-
pie who were afraid of being attacked
by this contagious disease began to
search for nilder climate. Some
came to this county where they found
1t more agreeable, although a few were
attacked by it after arriving. still this
was only caused from the germs which
had entered their system before COM
ing, Here, too, is found the multitude
o. people who come in the summer
seeking better summer life where they
can enjoy themselves better and have
better health.
The fertility OF the soil would be
Importance in Henderson county.
There are many different kinds of soil
in this county of which most of them
are very fertile. Some are the sandy,
black loan and clay. The sandy loan
is located in river valleys of which the
beautiful French Broad has some of
the finest. The black loan is also found
in river valleys where the most is
found in the mills River Valley. Hilly
sections are most noted for clay soils.
A farmers life in Henderson county
cultivating the soils is one of labor and
care, which is generally free from any
disease that would be liable to sweep
away his animals and practically free
from insects or diseases that would
! destroy his generous harvest. There is
no other business in Henderson coun-
ty in which success is so nearly Ger
l. @ IN hi
ty wish to support their families by
mercantile business it is certain that a
majority must fail But you may
double the number of farmers in an
agricultural county like this without
one failing.
The soils are not only good for farm
ing but produce large pastures OF
rass, large forests and apple orchards.
The largest and finest forests found in
North Carolina, are. found in Hender-
son county. There are many differ
ent kinds of oaks in this county. This
range of elevation affords also a great
variety of medicinal herbs. A great
many of the forests are being cut down
SO as to put the soil into other work.
Apple growing is carried on to a large
extent in Henderson county, because
the right kind Of soil which is gravelly
| or sandy loan is supplied. Some of
| the finest apples are grown in this
,county and sent to far off markets.
| Lastly, but not least, scenery is very
important in Henderson county Hen
Jacksonville, the largest town in the
county, is very beautifully located
amidst western Cardinals grandest
natural scenes. Laurel Park, known
and visited by many people. is a very
Interesting view There are some very
beautiful valleys which are covered
with laurels.
| Sugar Loaf mountain over 5000 feet
in height is located in the eastern part
OF the county and is very beautiful and
| interesting. for several reasons. On
the top is bold spring known and
/ visited by great multitudes of people
visited by great multitudes of PEG
Iple. The Devils Smokehouse is
lalso located on this mountain
It is made by large square rocks
It has been said that no one
was ever at the back of it. Just at the
foot of Sugar Loaf is the worlds Edge
which has nice view. Then about
200 yards from the worlds Edge is a
peculiar sight known as the Famous
Ant Bed It is earth some larger
than an ordinary table worked uI
by large ants. The Pisgah mountains
are the most important mountains, OF
scenery in the west There is one
! place where it looks like a rat goine
up the mountain so it is called the
'Rat."
The western part of Henderson
county contains more beautiful sec
tons of level land than any other
county in the State. 1t is. perfect de-
light to pass through these sections
especially for those who are not use
to level land.
Henderson county will thus be seen
to be a county Of vast resources. Il
would, perhaps, be safe to say that nc
equal portion of the earth's surface in
North Carolina will in half century
be the scene of industries so varied
land of such value
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