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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-23

ing. He is well educated, and applies
to his farming Operations that intel
ligence that comes from thorough
classical as well as practical training.
1t is gratifying to see so many Of
this class of young men in Eastern
North Carolina turning their attention
to the development of their State in
this manner, and if these young North
Carolinians can just have sufficient
transportation on an economical basis,
they viii within a few years make
Eastern North Carolina the country's
greatest truck and fruit garden.
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CRATES FOR ALL CROPS
Made from Native Timbers and
BY Native " orkers.
MADsAND SHIPPED IN CAR LOADS
MIR. Thomas B. PIERCE, the Hustling and
Popular Proprietor. and the Great
Work He Has Done for Fruit
and Truck Growers.

Six years ago the Warsaw crate fac
tory was established and located two
miles west of Warsaw by Mr.. L. b.
Pierce. The trucking and fruit grow
ing industry in Eastern North Caro-
lima at that time had not assumed
such proportions as it has during the
mast half dozen years. Mr.. Pierce,
however. showed his foresight and ms
confidence in the approaching magnl-
tude by the erection, right in the heart
of the fruit and trucking sections AN eX-
tensive plant, and equipping 1T with
the best and newest machinery for
the manufacture of shipping crates
of every description. His plant con-
sists of nine buildings, these with dry
kilns, storage warehouse, etc, cover
ing an area of two acres or more. The
plant is located in forest of gum,
Doplar and pine timber, which is pecu-
iiarlv adapted to the manufacture OF
strong. durable crate. He employs
none but skilled workmen, and the
crates he furnishes to shippers are
among the best that come from any
crate factory in the United States.
Mr.. Pierce himself is a mechanical
genius, and personally superintends
his entire establishment, inspects ey-
ery shipment before it leaves his fac
tory. He studies the needs of truckers
and fruit growers, and is thereby ena-
bled to furnish them with every kind
of crate in which fruits, berries and
vegetables are shipped.
Among the specialties turned out
from this factory is the new cone
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solid car loads of crates, besides
the many thousand crates he furnish
ed to local patrons and shipped in lots
business has been probably greater,
for his annual output is steadily IN
creasing.
The Warsaw crate factory is one OF
those unique enterprises which dem
onstrates the varied manufacturing
possibilities of North Carolina, and
which is making the old State famous
as a manufacturing section. MI.
Peirce is one of those gritty Tar-heels
who believes in gTasping the posslblll-
ties at home and while building wealth
for himself, build up his native State
and its industrial interests.
WALLACE.
Wallace, North Carolina, is a new
town on the Wilmington and Weldon
railroad, a few miles below Warsaw,
that during the past few years has
made rapid progress in mercantile and
other business pursuits, and in the cul-
tivation of fruits and truck.
In and about the charming little town
are several hundred acres devoted to
truck and fruit growing. One OF the
leading farms of the section is the
Westbrook farm, az which Mr.. j. H.
Westbrooll is the efficient young mana
ger. Mr.. Westbrook is a son of Mr.. j.
s. Westbrook, of Faison, and is thor
oughly conversant with all the modern
methods of truck and fruit farm
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CRATE FACTORY AND OPERATIVES WARSAW NORTH

section. 1t is wild and seems to pos
sess sort of a wildwood flavor that
makes it popular with connoiseurs
everywhere.
When this now famous fruit was
first shipped to New York some ten or
a dozen years ago it was claimed by
some that it was a species of gall
berry, and if not poisonous was un-
wholesome and unhealthy. The board
of helath of New York took the matter
in hand and appointed a commission,
composed of leading chemists, to thor
oughly analysize it and report as to its
nutrition. The commission worked on
the big blue for some weeks. 1T was
dissected, tested and thoroughly ana
lived, and when the final report was
submitted it was to the effect that this
peculiar wild berry was probably the
most wholesome, most healthful, and
most nutritious OF all fruits. Since this
report was printed the demand for the
Sampson blues has been steadily in
creasing, and when the huckleberries
hit In Sampson there is a season Of
profit and prosperity. 1t is said by
well informed gentlemen that the
Sampson county huckleberry crop has
carried into the county as much as
$250,000 per annum.
Sampson is one of the most produc-
tive counties in the State aside from
its huckleberries and has a large num-
Der of successful farmers, truck grow
ers and berry raisers.
Clinton is quiet, but thriving and
hospitable little town. Ut is the ter
minus of the Clinton Branch OF the
/ w. and W. Railroad and is peopIed
with an energetic, clever and prosper
Gus citizenship.
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NEWPORT FRUIT FARM.
The Model New Industry OF Messrs.
George N. Ives & Son.

This magnificent fruit farm is the
property of Messrs. Geo. Y. Ives &5
Son, OF Newbern, n. C. The farm is To-
Gated in and around the pretty little
town of Newport, on the Atlantic and
North Carolina Railroad between New
bern and Morehead City. In point OF
variety, of thoroughly systematic ar
rangement and of prudent and care
full selection and planting OF fruits
this is one Of the most valuable fruit
farms in the South. 1t is located near
the centre OF what is known as the
frostless belt where the best fruits
seldom fail to grow to maturity and
ripen to perfection. The farm is situa-
ted Immediately ON the line OF the At
lantic and North Carolina Railroad,
which thereby secures to it good trans
portation facilities The Messrs. Ives
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SCENE orr FARM OF DIR. PORTER,

SCENE on FARM OF DIR. PORTER,
Immediately on the sound, in full view
of Ocean View beach, along which for
nearly two miles are beautiful summer
cottages.
Manning's Hotel is large, airy, well
furnished, attractive building, stu
ted in culster Of native shade trees,
with broad lawn stretching down in
front, until it is kissed by the ebbing
or flowing tide OF the sound. Sur
rounding the hotel are attractive cot
tages for families, shaded by aspin,
hickory and elm, and famed by the
breezes from the sea. Midway between
the hotel to the sound is a large par
Wilton, to which dancing, picnic or
pleasure parties are won't to go and
enjoy the afternoons or evenings.
Capt. Manning and his hospitable
family, including Mrs. Manning
and two charming daugh-
ters, add much to the social life
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ROCKY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA.

ROCKY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA.
selected wisely when they went in
quest OF a location, for in this immune
date section there is seldom a year
that peach and pear trees fail to pro
duce fruit, while berries, grapes,
plums, apples and other orchard and
vineyard fruits grow and ripen to
great perfection.
The proprietors Of the Newport
Fruit Farm have gone about the bust
ness of fruit growing in a practical
manner and on an extensive scale.
They have had their farm divided
and sub-divided and the different sub
divisions seeded and planted in the
choicest fruits of almost every variety
they have extensive plaits OF straw
berries, dewberries and blackberries,
large vineyards Cd Niagara, Delaware,
and other leading varieties of grapes.
broad acres planted in peach trees,
pear trees, apple and p&lms.
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little dispirited and docile when the
tide starts out. He feeds alt high tide,
and while he can't do much at chasing
his prey, like the oyster, he has way
of staying fat, all his own.
Mr.. Saunders is engaged also in the
mercantile business at Wrightsville,
and in addition to CLANS that he
catches with his own fleet, he buys
largely from other clam fishers, and
his shipments are annually increasing.
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of Wrightsville. The excellent service
of the hotel, the charming surround
ings, the delightful breezes, make At
Iantic View a delightful summer home.
Capt. Manning is also engaged in
vegetable culture, and is growing let
tuce, asparagus and other truck gar
den products very successfully. He
made extensive shipments of early let
tuce and asparagus during the past
season, and proposes to extend his
truck raising operations during the
next season.
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shaped bean basket which is pro-
nounced the best basket known to the
trade. 1t is Mr.. Peirce's own inven-
ton whichhe perfected after careful
study and perfect familiarity with the
bean shipping business. This IS We
neered basket, with capacity OF one
bushel, and while light, is yet very sub
stantial and well ventilated. 1t is
claimed that the contents OF this bas-
ket sell on the Northern markets for
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ATLANTIC VIEW
Where Breezes Blow, the Tides Flow
and Fruits Grow.

This is not only a delightful sum-
it has of late began growing into "a
little industrial centre. Wrightsyille
has for years been one of the most pop
ular resorts on the Atlantic Coast.
Line.
late years grown into gay, little sum
mer city, by adding large number of
new cottages and summer homes. 1t
has the advantage of sea breezes blow
ing from off the coast oeESsss o tres-
quill sound two miles wids, w7iSa0at the
glare of the beach and the boisterous
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CLINTON.
The Sampson County Capital and the
Famous Sampson Blue.

This is the county town of the IA
nous county of Sampson. The only
original and continually abiding home
of the world famous Sampson Blue
The Sampson huckleberry is one Of the
queens of table fruit. It grows with
out planting or watching or working
in the swampy forest OF Sampson, and
to some extent in Duplin and other adj
joining counties. 1t grows on a little
scrubby, healthy, bushy tree, thai
grows in the marshy lowlands of this
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-23

Only few Of the vines and trees are
yet in bearing, but a large part of
them will be in bearing by next sea-
son, and then the Newport Fruit
Farm will come to the front as fruit
bearing and profit-making enterprise.
These are results that the proprietors
of the farm certainly merit for they
have snent time. attention and money
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-23

planting and cultivating the farm.
They have been unsparing in their ex-
penditures OF each, and have planted
orchards and vineyards that should
bring remuneration to them and still
greater glory to the tropical section
OF Eastern North Carolina.
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Dividends Did 1t.
OFFICE OF THE
EQUITABLE NATIONAL BANK,
L. a QOA

on. John q. f&1tison, President Union
Central Life Insurance Co., Oincin-
natl, o.
DEAR SIR:--I take pleasure in ac-
knowledging receipt this day through
z. W. Jewell, your General Agent in
this city, of $40, 327.6S, in payment of
policy No. 8,928 in your company.
| wish to express to you my hearty
thanks. My policy was for $40, 100000,
and on your Life Rate Endowment Plan
paid you but the Ordinary Life Pre-
MUM, just the same as 1 would have
paid any of the other leading companies
for policy to be paid only at death,
and yet your profits have been so large
that in little over % years it has ma
cured for an amount over the $40, 900 90
and thus ! have an Endowment Policy
At Ordinary Life Rates.
| am greatly pleased at my good for
tune. No other company known to me
gives such a contract. or secures such re-
suits. carry policies in number OF
the leading companies, but have none
whose results compare with this.
am glad that my own city of Oincin-
natl is the home of such an institution
as the Union Central Life Insurance
Company, and as citizen / am proud
IF it. / am,
Yours respectfully,
GEORGE FIsHER.
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ROCKY POINT.

And the Part 1t Plays In Vegetable and
Berry Culture.
This town is one of Fender county's
storm centers of fruit, berry and truck
culture.
DIR. +. Porter is probably its most
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Horses and Mules

have leased the sales and boarding sta
5Ies of HI essrs. Leach s. Barbee, corner Mar
Gin and BlOunt streets, and have on hand
uow about nifty head of West Virgil ia
aCrses and mules, suitable for driving,
5raught and farm work This stock Is
bought direct from the farmers who raised
It, Alarge supply of horses viii be kept at
III times, and we can supply your needs
j.. w. LLTTLEPAGE,
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WESTBROOK'S

Rocky Point an interesting truck and
fruit growing section.
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For tho cost of a policy on your life
like the above address,
CAREY J. HUNTER, Supt. for Va, & N. q.
Raleigh, N. O.
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THE CRATE WORKS

One of the Largest Of It's Kind
In the South.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14

Home Treasury's" New Press.

The new press recently received by the
W. +. Mooers' Publishing Company, the
publishers OF The Home Treasury, has
been set up at its room on Water street
and is now doing most excellent work.
During the past few days the press has
been turning out copies at the rate of over
1900 an hour, and, being run about Il
hours day has shown daily produc-
ton OF $4,000.
Through the courtesy Of Mr. Mooers a
Journal reporter was shown the new
machine, Thursday. The business is
brisk, and all hands employed about the
press, and the various departments were
busy at work, at their various lines
Yes" replied Mr.. Mooers, I'VE are
very busy; and running the press over
time on our paper Very shortly we shall
extend our quarters, and occupy the floor
beneath the press room, which was
formerly the office and mandatory Of
Pullen, Shorcy & Co.
Our new press is made to do the very
best kinds of work, is of modern manu-
facture, and design and is especially
adapted to fine printing. being what is
termed two revolution book press
The press promises TO do excellent
work, and gives perfect satisfaction to the
owners.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14
An ENJOYABLE Occasion.

Hon. H. S. Webster of Gardiner, grand
high priest cf the Grand Chapter, made al
official visit, Thursday evening, to Cush
noe Royal Chapter of this city.
Work was exhibited in the Marx Master
degree. The grand high priest reports
that the chapter is in excellent condition,
financially, and that the work presented by
High Priest James 4. Kingsley and staff
Of officers is of a superior character.
After the work, banquet was served,
followed by speeches by prominent mem
hers of the order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14
A Pleasant Social.

The cold wind and driving snow Lad
no effect upon the social held, Thursday
evening. in the vestry of the First Baptist
church, and the large number there pres
ent thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
There were recitations and songs, and
IL received. The occasion was In every
way most successful one
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Hunt received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14
Lasrippe Promptly Cured.

S. 7. Wiley, a well known school
teacher at Gibbon Glade, Fayette Co.,
Pa, says: g ] am very much pleased to
testify to the efficacy of Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy, one bottle of which /
purchased of James O'Neil, of this place.
1t gave me prompt and permanent relief
from a severe attack of the grip. Since
then, | have used it whenever attacked
by any throat trouble, and it has always
effected prompt cure For sale by
City Drug Store, Hallowell eodtf folrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14

1t is gratifying at times to hear how
quickly returns are received by parties who
make their wants known through our
"Wants,' For SALE or "To let, col
umns. A gentleman, Wednesday, was re-
lating his experience. He had an I'M
furnished room in his house, which is
conveniently located. His wife suggested
that they fit it up and rent 1t if possible.
They did so and placed an nd in the daily
Journal for one week at a cost of so cents.
In couple of days the room was rented.
and the rent Of the room thereby consid-
erably diminished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14
Funeral Of the Late Seth Moody.

The funeral Of the late Seth Moody was
held, Thursday afternoon, at his former
hople on the West Windsor road, Rev
Robert Hall of China, officiating. There
were many friends and relatives present
Singing was furnished by the choir
from the Baptist church of North Wind
sor.
The remains were entombed, the inter
meBt to be later at the North Windsor
cemetery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14
AUGUSTA BOARD OF TRADE.
interview With President Hichborn on Future
Plans Of the Board.

"A journal reporter called upon G.
Hlchborn, recently elected president nj
'he Augusta board Of trade, with view
oi ascertaining his purposes as president
OF that board Mr. Hichborn, as his many
friends will be glad to learn, is fast recov.
erins from the effects of his recent aoci
dent.
In answer to inquiries, Mr.. Hicbborn
said:
Inc board of trade in this cit,
promises to do much good in the near
future, but | have been connected with
inc association too long to have any
spread-cagle ideas TO advance at this
time
The board has been fortunate in hay
ing, prior to this year. men of marked
capacity for its presidents The list in
clndcs such men as the lamented Allen.
Hon. Ira II. Randall, Hon. NJ. V. b
Chase and Col Bangs.
1t would be presumine in one. ia
think OF improving upon the worl. of
these gentlemen. | say upon their work
Tor, while all the officers have at all times
been ready to do their part, the president
IS recognized rs the executive officer and
Is expected TO assume tho burden Of what
ever is to be done
II know, full well, the limitations that
are set upon this work, aud, in spite Of
the criticism that is sometimes thought
iessiy made by those whose only efforts
concerning the board are c0mpassed in
attacks against it, l know, also. that the
organization has been of marked adyan-
tage to the city.
In the year to come shall hope to see
the board take the lead in instituting
much needed reforms in our municipal
affairs.
1T cannot be denied that our city
charter needs revision. Old ideas and
Intellectual methods must be done away
with and the city's business be put upon
Il basis in accord with the best thought of
the times In this line believe we can
do more good than in wild goose chases
after itinerant industries, whose mana
gers go about the country seeking whom
they may devour
Legitimate enterprises will receive the
active interest of the board. The excep-
tional facilities which our good city offers
to manufacturers in its physical and
moral cleanliness; the consequent high
character of its citizens; in it, continual
freedom from the disturbances 10 eomiAop
in many other aties. IN It's aSosllenesSl
and electrict ssryIas; in its nnexeelled
water servicea sndsin its satisfactory rail
and water communioation With. the ont
side world, will be ngessnted. -wh@eeer
conservatives Judgment shah ilrdicatestn
the hope that something substantial and
permanent may be gained. But housetsp
proclamationsw with brass band. accofhpnn
iment will not be expected &,
The annual trade dinner will take
place some time in April or May, and it
is hoped every member Of the board will
attend. These gatherings are sure to be
productive of increased interest in and
benefit TO all who attend,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14

The c8se of Thomas Frost against
Charles Thomas, to recover $25, 600
damages on account Of the latter having
thrown Frost's son, Mapford down q
flight of stairs, has been settled 1t will
be remembered that the affair occurred
last fall, in house on the East side stu
ated above the dam. Thomas, it was
alleged, picked the boy up, and threw
him to the floor beneath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14

To attend the meeting of the trustees o
the Oak Grove Seminary at Nassalboro
the following members left Augusta or
the morning train G.. l. and E. A.
Bailey of Baileyvjlle; Henry Winslow ant
j. r. Briggs of Winthrop; and I. W
Hawkes. of Manchester They wer,
accompanied by G. II. Jones, formerly
principal of the institution, who with
meeting OF the seminary to be held. Sat
urday and Sunday. Mr.. Jones is nov
located In Amesbury, Mass, and is doing
much effective evangelical work in Massa
chusetts and Rhode Island. He will re
turn home, the first of next week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14

Thomas Cole the Frenchman, living on
Bridge street, who was recently injured
in the woods, by having certain parts of a
tree fall upon his back, is reported to be
recovering from the effects OF the same.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14

1t is announced that Miss Ellen Beach
known to need any extolling, will appear
here at the Opera house, Tuesday even
ing, Feb. 49, This will be welcome news
to Augusta lovers of good music. and a
treat is promised which will beyond ques-
ton be the musical event of the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14

Don't delay in calling for those remark
able bargains in shoes, at f. l.. Hersey's,
they are very rapidly disappearing, and
many are daily realizing, more and more,
how great the bargains are.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14
BuckIen's Arnica SaIve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fee
YER Sores, letter, Chapped H:.nds Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
CURED. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction or money refunded. Price Is
cents per box. For sale by Chas. X. Par.
fridge auRl6. end&w. tt, fOlrln
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14

Monaghan treated his pupils to an as
sembly after the dancing class, Thursday
night, which was largely attended ard a
very jolly affair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14

A cough is a danger signal of worse
troubles to come. Cure the cough and
prevent its results by using DIR. Wood
Norway Pine Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14

The Loyal Temperance Legion will NEE
at the W. G. r. y. rooms, this afternoon
at $50 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-02-14

T. S. Burns of Westbrook, member Of
the last Legislature, was in Augusta,
Thursday