The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1893-01-26
The Canning Factory Assured.

The establishment Of canning fac.
tory is assured and that it will prove a
success admits of no doubt. We say
this because such al enterprise can be
made to pay here as we'll as elsewhere
and we know the character, business
ability and zeal Of the gentlemen who
are interested in it. The company
has been incorporated as will be seen
by advertisement published in this
paper, and the stock is being rapidly
taken. Already enough has been sub
scribed to guarantee the successful in
auguration of the enterprise. It is the
purpose Of the company to preserve,
can and pickle vegetables, fruits and
meats. The capital stock is $4,000,
divided into shares of $40 each, with
the privilege of increasing said capital
stock to $4,000.
A preliminary meeting of the incor-
porators was held in the Office Of PITT
man & Shaw Monday afternoon, when
the articles of incorporation were read
by T. NJ. Pittman. On motion of w.
S. Parker committee was appointed
to open subscription books, secure the
balance of the stock and collect pay
ments. Capt. w. 3. Sha W, NJ. Dor
sey, J. H. Daniel, w. S. Parker and
&. Hunter were appointed on said
committee.
The following resolution offered by T.
M. Pittman was adopted:
Resolved, That it is the sense OF this
meeting that subscriptions to stock
shall be paid $500 as to February l.,
balance $500 first OF March, April and
May; stock to remain security for de-
ferred payments, and the Committee on
Bylaws are instructed to report By
Law to such effect.
The following named committee on
Bylaws were appointed: L. NJ.
Pttman. C. A. Lewis, Thad r. Man
ming.
J. r. Young, Capt. w. 3. Shaw and
J. H. Daniel were appointed COM
mittee on factory and machinery.
Their duty is to secure a suitable To-
cation for the factory, determine upon
the character of the building, contract
for the erection of the same and pro-
cure the necessary machinery, tools,
&c. Already considerable correspond
ence has been done on the subject and
the gentlemen are in position to act
intelligently in the matter.
Those who have this enterprise in
hand mean business aud they are de-
termined to push it to a successful
issue. 1t is gratifying to know that
many farmers are taking stock in the
canning factory. Such an enterprise
will open up ready and convenient
market for their produce and be the
means of bringing about diversity of
agriculture and thereby creating new
and profitable source of revenue. To-
matoes will be the chief article canned
this year, and there will be great de-
mand for this vegetable. 1t is profit
able crop. easy to cultivate and its pro-
duction will doubtless be largely en-
gagged in. At the proper time the
GOLD LEAF proposes to help its
friends out along this line by giving
them all possible information rs to the
best varieties to grow. and how to cul-
tivate same to best advantage. just rs
it has in past years been of service to
them in the cultivation, curing and
handling of tobacco.
There will be another meeting of
the incorporators at 3 O'Clock next
Monday afternoon. when the several
committees will report and perma-
nent organization probably be effected.