davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

Many New Industries Being Buiit-Inter-
views VIII Her Citizens.

WELDON. -. G.. Dec. Sl.-The year
1895 rings down the curtain to-day in
tho most prosperous year Weldon has
known I'm many years, and the new year
will take mp the rcins tomorrow under
circumstances most favorable.
Tho year that closes It's records to-day
has witnessed more industrial Enterprises
and greater business activity than this
section has enjoyed before in It's history
Among tho most important may be
mentioned the knitting mill of the United
INDUSTRIAL company, az Roanoke Rapids
recently started M. and now running
night and day 10 al orders.
The large cotton factory al the same
place is nearly completed. and will have
1900 spinbles. Forty residences were
erected by the Roanoke Rapids Power
Company i'm 1895, and fifty more will be
built this year The knitting mill has
increased its capital stock BY $4,000. OH
naid I'm. and will erect another mill dur
ing the year 1896 equal in capacity 10
the one now ia operation. All this f.
right upon the borders Of Weldon.
During the year just closed. the Weldon
Corn mill, with capacity Of 200 bushels
daily. was started mp and large cotton
seed oil mill "a being erected and Will
be in operation in thirty days.
Your correspondent to-day interviewed
some Of the most prominent citizens on
the business OF Weldon for 1880, and tho
outi5ok for the new wear The following
Is. i'm substance. what they said
Hon. J. r. Gooch. Mayor OF Weldon
"The outlook for 1896 is good. and II
Congress will only come mo TO the help
year we have ever had. We look for
prosperous year.
Enrv a Pierce. merchants and manu-
facturers-sTSg5 was thei best business
year we have even had. we look for a
prosperous business In ls9o."
=. \. Siainhack. totion buyer and gen
eral merchant Bifiness OF l-so was es
cord as We could bxpect. and tire c''-
look for 1898 Is all right Il we don't get
into war with Ftgian1.
w. r. smith cashier. Bank Of Weldon
1885 was the biggest year in volume OF
business and earnings this institution
has ever had i tNiiavs 1876 will be
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

NEWPORT NEWS, VA, Dec. d.-rhe
four-masted schooner Marjorie Brown.
went ashore here last night during
severe gale. Another schooner. whose
name could not be learned. was also
beached near the same place. Both ves-
sells are resting easy. and Will probably
be foated az the next tide.
\ twO-story brick house. IN course Of
construction. was blown down some
time last night. The building was ready
TO have the roof put on. The damages
will amount to $1,000.
J. c. Buroher. an old resident Of War
wick county. died in this city this az
ternoon The cause of his death was
old age.
The Chesapeake and Ohio steamship
Kanawha arrived here early This orn-
ing from liverpool with a general cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

The Junior Mechanics Elect Officers for
Another fcnf.

ASHLAND, Va. Dec 3.-Special-
Winona Council No c.. Junior .. L. A.
NJ, held ITS weekly meeting last night, at
which officers Tor the year 1896 were
elected The officers and the positions
they WIN occupy are as follows: Coun-
cillor. 4. W jenkins Nicc-Corncillor,
j.. f.. Tillcr. Recording Secretary, G. w.
crew. Assistant Recording Secretary. ).
j. Saunders. Financial Secretary, J. T..
Luck; Treasurer. i. Il. Burruss, COnduc-
tor. !. ID. Alien: Warden. Ina Mallory;
Inside Sentinel. C.. G.. Brooks; OutsiGe
Sentinel. Howard Goode; TRUSTEE. J. +.
Saunders; Representative State Council.
j. l.. Barnes.
The ina tallatiOn OF officers will be open.
and Will occur January 9Th. \ splendid
supper viii be served on the occasion
and addresses from State officers may
also De expected.
The Ashland Baptist Sunday school
gave Il Christmas tree tonight TO its
scholars. A large number Of spectators
were present, and all enjoyed the inter-
esting occasion very much.
Sunday Rev. Thomas NJ. Amber preach
ed his farewell sermon. lie has served
81. Johns Episcopal church here for
seven years, and leaves with the regret
of the community
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01
GREEESBORO GROUING.
Cotton Miils sprinGlng Up and Tobacco
iutrre ~ increasing.


iuteres fs Increasing.
GREENSBORO. y. c., Dec. I-Spociai.
Never before in The history Of Green's
boro. has there been recorded a more sue
ccssfui year than 1895.
Her success is not due to one OF the real
estate b90ms which have been experienced
by many OF our neighDoring towns, but
her progress has been sure and steady.
within the past twelve months. three
large cotton factories with a capital Of
$4,000 each have been organized One is
now i'm nm blast, the Others are in course
OF erection.
The Southern Finishing and Warehouse
Company for finishing plaids, checks and
other goods. do an immense business here
this being the only mill OF its kind in the
South. Several other enterprises are con-
templated.
ln conversation with a leading bust
ness man Of this city. he expressed him
self as delighted with the results OF the
past years work. and said that the
prospects were never brighter than tor
the coming year.
This city being centrally located ON
the main line Of the Southern railway
with the Cape Fear and Ygdk.n Valley
North Carolina and North Western North
unsurpassed facilities as distributing
point
The Greensboro Industrial ana I'M migra-
fion Association. composed OF prominent
business men Of the city has been wide
awake. and the means OF bringing many
uew enterprises here. Greensboro IS also
coming rapidly 10 the front MS tobacco
market In an interview with prominent
authority. Your correspondent was told
that the sales Of last year were four times
as large as the previous year Three large
leaf tobacco houses have been built, and
several manufacturers have moved here
from other places 10 engage i'm business
I'm talking with a visitor yesterday from
Columbia. $. g., De said he had been OH
a visit 20 other large cities of this state
and was satisfied that he saw more pro-
gross here than anywhere in North Caro-
lima.
- is the general opinion that The close
OF 1896 will find Greensboro one Of the
leading cities Of tine state.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

The Holidays srent in Round of fes-
tiNitir-.

tlNiiic-.
GLOUCESTER c. H., VA. Dec. D.
Gloucester has well sustained the name
of gay Gloucester" these Christmas
holidays Diniugs. teas, daring fox hunt
inc are the order OF the day.
Mrs David Baldwin started the ball
ian motion by giving a dining and dance
on Christmas Day. This was followed on
FRIDAY by dance at Mrs Benson's, and
on saturday Mrs. r. c. Selden. of Sner-
wood. gave "a Mother Goose party, and
delighted the hearts OF the little folks.
Mr.. Harry Smith, of Richmond, as
Dr Foster went TO Gloucester. made
quite a sensation. Mr. VIII Robins, as
cock Robin, was inimtable, and Miss
Sus.a Dimmock. as queen Of Hearts, prov
GA her right to The name by capturing
an hearts.
Mrs Henry Ames Williams, Miss Adele
Williams. Masters Harry and Gordon
Smith and Miss Flora Smith, all from
Richmond, are the guests OF Mrs. Il.
G.. Selden.
Miss jamie Shane of Richmond; Miss
Wlkens Of Norfolk, are with Mrs. David
Saunders.
Miss Masse. Of Baltimore, is the guest
of Miss Nena Taliaferro.
The storm of Thursday night injured
more fences and Lew down many forest
trees
4 boat capsized near Gloucester Point.
The crew saved themselves by climbing
on the bottom of the upset boat and
we're discovered thus IN the morning In
"a most uncomfortable cold condition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

MARKS OF Prosperity Through ~ Very Com
servetiN~ Interview.

servetiN~ Interview.
DANYlLLE. VA. Dec 81 Special
in a general way Danville has held her
own fairly wen during The year lSs. and
tie prospects fOr 1896 are bright
Mr.. ]. 4. swanson. president of the
Chamber Of Commerce IN reply To The
Times correspondent. said; "Of course
Danyiile has felt the hard times. but all
things ccnsi lcrei. business has bcel good
ard we aaye 40 righ, TO complain more
than ether people, when we look ~ the
aggregate.
The tctacco dealers have more tnan
icla their own. and some of them have
made good money. Those meschluts who
have had good backing ana have done
business on the cicse-to-shore principle.
ind the balance on the nigh. siie Of the
ledger.
me cotton mills have done an immense
business. ana 20 them Dane.ne owes
much. for they nave with their enormous
pay-rOlls, kept money In circulation mat
was the very life OF the retail trade.
Z II Is wonierful the amo1at OF building
that has been going on In 1895. Some of
the handsomest business houses in the
city have gone UP this year In spite OF
hard times. and private residences have
sprung up as II by magic thus adding
Immensely to the taxable values OF this
city"
80 much for the year that is gone
What Of the prospects for S5?' was asked
"Weli. that depends. We have a good
crop OF tobacco 10 be marketed, and pri-
ces are now good There Is every indi-
eaton that the cotton mills will do still
moro. a. they are now NJ work on build
1nGs that WIN Increase their cApacity and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01
sYiAriiEf rnnrrAsT.

WAsHINGTON, -. G., Dec. 31.-Tore-
cast Tor Medne siay.
TO Virginia: Tair; slightly warmer.
s0ufhwcsterly winds.
For North and South Carolina Fair
warmer. westerly winds
The pressure has fallen IN the Central
ard Northern Rocky mountain districts
and in New England. The storm cen
trail this morning In the 81. Lawrence
Valley has PASSED down the valley TO
the Guis Of 81. lawrence The pressure
continues higher in the Southwest. South
Rocky mountain regions, and on Inc
South Pacific coast.
The temperature has failcI in Sew
England. the Middle States. ana on the
immediate coast TO the southwark.
Light snoWfalls are reported at scat
tered uOints IN the lower lake regions
and in the Ohio and Missouri Valleys.
Fair weather Is indicated in Eastern
and Southern districts. s'Owly rising tenn
perature IN the lake regions and the
Nor invest
Partly cloudyfweather S-ill prevail prob
alhv with little or no precipitation, with
nearly stationary temperature IN the lake
r. zion ard rising temperature TO the
y lstward.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

FREDERICKSBURG VA, Dec. 81
Speciai. -Councilman George ". Wroten,
who has been quite sick for the past
week. is improving.
Miss Maggie Terrell and Mr. A. II.
Wiggiesworth. both OF this county. were
married last week.
NJ =. J.. Hunter. OF King George
county. has been appointed clerk OF the
Committee on Roads OF the Virginia Sem
ate.
The railroads.&c. business Is increasing
Large numbers are brought into this
market every day. and the dealers here
make large shipments North nearly every
week.
Rev. Dr.. J. \. Hodge. OF Lincoln Uni
versity, is visiting his son. Prof. X. VI.
Hodge. Of the Collegiate Institute here.
Rev. w NJ. Clark has decided not 10
accept the call 20 81. Paurs church. Pc
tersbure. which was recently rendered
him and viii remain n charge OF 81.
George's church. here
Mrs. Dr.. +. Il. sa~'pscn entertained
her friends vita s-o'clock tea, AT her
handsome home. on Charles street. There
were many callers. and the occasion was
a most enjoyable one.
Rev. Father w. II. 1cKsefrey mas
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01
THE LfTE OK. u. $. RUSSELL.
His Funeral Was Attended with Masonic
Eionors.

FARMVILLE Dec. 3i.-Special.-The
funeral Of Or. David 5. Russell. the popu-
lar physician OF this place, who was
found dead In his Office al o'clock last
evening. took place to-day.
The funeral services were conducted at
the home Of Mrs. billiard by Or. Harding,
OF the Presbyterian church, after which
the body was taken in charge by the
Masons, OF which fraternity he had long
been a member The very large Masonic
procession the entire FaTmville band, Of
which he was an honorary member. to-
gether with the large concourse OF
friends, attest his very great. popularity
Dr. Russell was native OF Winchester,
Va. and was fifty-six years OF age He
came 10 Farmviile directly after the war,
through which he served faithfully as as
istant surgeon 10 Jackson's sharpshoot-
ers. Subsequent TO coming to Fnrmville
he married Miss Rosa 3. billiard, daugh-
ter of the late J. p. billiard.
lie leaves a wife and three grown chill
dren. one OF whom IS Mr.. Hilllard Rus
sell. OF Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01
p.e..,ndilne az PampIIn.

pANpLTNiTY, VA. Dec. H.-
nrettv wfhg occurred at the
dist EniscouLchurch, at this plt
dav ar highkon. The contractly
tics were M{killiam Edward IA
of RockInr&, y. c., and Mlss|
r the big accomplished daug|
Mrs WniaIM. Marshall, OF Cl1
courtv Va he church was arti|
decorated afa large number off
and frieudsvere in attendance.f
The cereky was performei
newlv-instaJ pastor. Rev. J. yI
Of the Pre- jterian church. In ~
mi and imfssfvc manner. Tht1
were as foEs: Miss Ruth Ha
Mr.. Joel wilkins. Miss Berne
Mr.. r. " hrshall. Miss Janid
and Mr. RI Hannah. Miss Ja
and Mr.. hes Marshall. Mis-
Marshall Il Mr.. G. w. tiutche
Tallie Marbn and Mr. NJ. II
Mr.. W. DUcRae best man.
The fivcl tr-oid daughter OF
and SAILED | Pugh acted as I'D
carrying H. Er hand silver VIZ
flowers. nile centre OF which
bedded thiiarriage ring. She
part with &c and dignity.
Mrs. Sa, Williams had the m
TO hava her kitchen Our
Christmai by. II had just bed
a -. =
all OF VII were destroyed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01
The Victims olChri.lmas Shooting.

LURAY. VA. Dec. Special
ward Nauman who was shot on Christ
fas- Day, south Of Stanley, 10y Virgil
Stonebcrger, died last night. Coroner
Hudson, of Luray, held a post-mortem
examination to-day. Thirty-seven shot
were found. and six were found in the
bowels and two were in the liver.
The verdict Of the jury Of inquest was
that Edward Nauman came to his death
from wounds inflicted by a gun in the
hands OF Virgil Stonebcrger on Decent
Der Is, 1885 j. NJ. Nauman, who had
his throat cut at the same time, is out
OF danger.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

enlarge their working force; the mer-
chants that have thus FAR weathered the
rtorm will begin the new year in better
trim than they commenced last year.
and so far AZ surface indications go we
have every reason 20 look for good
year.
N wise legislation does It's part 20 open
the channels OF trade. see no reason why
We should not make 1896 one of'prosperity.
Much. however. depends Upon imam
ciai legislation You may say 10 the
world that Danville is anxious to do bus
mess and viii do i, Il the politicians viii
let US"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

FAIRFAX c. H., Dec. 3l.-Special.-
There was @ largely masdue-
rade ball at the residence OF Mr. Lee
MILAN last nign, The dluing-room was
beautifully decorated with holly. ever
greens, and antique china, and TIE suinpt-
uous repast was elegantly served.
A delightfui card party was he'd at
Mr. Thomas Moorcs Tonight.
A hop will be given at Mr.. Harry Titz-
hugh's tomorrow in honor OF his daugh-
ter, Mss Alice, who y home Tor the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

good year and that confidence VIII be
restored IN business circles generally.
Garrett & Co.. wire growers $50 WAS
2 big year with US ard our business was
most satisfactory. our men on the ROAD
are al doing well and we look for
prosperous trade during ls'5.
Others are hopeful for the business OF
the new year. and express Satisfaction
as to that Of the one just closing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

1 Movement TO Improve sidewalks ard

~trects.
HAMPTON. Dec. I.-SDecial.-This
town is one OF the most progressive in the
State. and many Improvements have
taken place fan the year just ending. The
citizens are determined 90 improve the
shabby sidewalks in the business portion
Of the town. and will have the charter
so amended a. TO compel property own
ors 10 put down walks that are more in
keeping with modern methods.
II is very likely that the enterprising
business msli who try TO keep up with
the procession will make an effort 10
have King and Queen streets paved.
1t is estimated that $4,000 would DO the
entire work Twenty-year bonds may be-
issued for the purpose. 4 tax of an adj
diiional fifty cents on the one hundred
dollars Of valuation would cover the in
terest and make the necessary provision
for the sinking fund as well.
The people here. at least the public
spirited ones. realize that Hampton must
wake up and move briskly 90 keep up
with the procession.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

Two Young Men KILLED at El!er-ons'
station.

ELLERSON. VA, Dec G.-special
A fatal accident occurred here tnis even
ing al 4.49 o'clock. when the east-bound
Chesapeake and Ohio train No. 4. struck
g. vehicle while crossing the track at this
place. resulting in the death OF Da'..
Quares. the son OF ir. y. l.. Quarles,
Of this place. ana his cousin. Henry
Quarles. OF Henrico counts.
The unfortunate youths Were about
nineteen years of age. and unmarried.
They were both sober and weI-bcloved
young men.
The vehicle in which they were rid
ms was torn literally to piecs. while the
horse escaped uninjured.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

BEDFSRD CITY. VA. Dee.
clal.-T3 Board CT Supervisors
exciting meeting to-day. which
dressedt number OF cit,zs ~
against the high school. The
was IaIr.sy attended, ana OF tiif
exciting. a resolution was ADO!
send h coiamlttee 10 Richmond 10
If possible. the repeal Of the ac
tering he high school. II was
solved IL commit the question 20
CT the people Of Bedford. at as
day as ! assible. IL the Senate WI
action o.. Tie LII.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, VA. d
Special Airs. Marion "a. SCOTT:
the late DR.. william 8. Scott az
at her home from the enecss OF
OF paralysis. aged sixty.nins
SheIwas the mother Of Mr.. yohn
one Of our prominent msrensns
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

Her Railroad Enterprises of Great Com
mercia, Importance.

NORFOLK. VA. Dec Sl.-Special.-
The volume OF business transacted here
during 1885 Will aggregate the amount
OF business for 1894. and possibly exceed
Il.
The deal consumnaled with the South
ern railroad, by which the deep-water ter
minus OF the great system has been es-
tahlixhed here Is Of vast commercial i'm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01

beAn ned to tho passionate Of 81.
May hole church. In this city.
Dr N. Carmichael gave a lotto
party evenings since. ut his hcms
on fai street. I'm honor OF his soD,
Or. X nrmichneI. who Is his guest.
the pr were won by Mrs. Charles
Herndon Mr. w. %. Tyler. A sump-
tuous rel was served
Capt4~~ Il. Rowe, Messrs. W. ID.
Scott. lr III. King. Charles 8. Brad.
ley, and Rowe. Jr.. have returned
from a the Atlanta Exposition.
Rev. NJ. +. Dinnen. of St.
Mary's ~. Baltimore. was In the
city yest n the guest OF Councilman
Jonn NJ n.
The Il Dish Club, composed OF
numbeSIay ur society people held
most enfi session last night. at
the homo Hiss Jeanette s. Brad
ley. III
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01
uR. cAssELAriA y aw4r.
This was the Only Known Jesuit of .,ishop
Eanhohih,- fnNsakrn1inn


PETERSBURG. VA. vec. 3l.-Spe-
cial.-Bishop Randolph, Iho has been
he,e Investigating tue buble at the
cnu--s or tne Good SheHerd Memcriai
In Blandtord. returned Norfolk this
morning. What ttansp at the con-
ference is still being ID a profound
secret.
As result OF the IN, CATION, the
Bishop has taken Rev. NJ asset, VINO
for the past four months $ been the
rector OF the Church OF [ iood Shep-
herd from that church, in future
he will only have charge St. Johns
Episcopal chufch, at al 'oint, and
Merchant Hope church. iDy nee George
Mr. Cassell will leave 3 E morning
for his home, to spend Z hys. The
matter now - be ceternt by BISHOP
Randolph is whether IL irch SHAH
be closed or some one efS lat in Mr..
Casseil's place. II may however
that the services az the IN VIII in
future be conducted by som by reader.
Nothing las YET been II ped as 10
the whereabouts OF Mr.. am sim
mons. a well-kn1Nn, citizen ms place.
his home on Fftwer street rec weeks
ago tomorrow IA Airs. SIN ms found
i'm her trunk Aster9aY ote from
Ding asi her 'slooJe. ana tel
She v,ould MI see hin "
Mr Simmon {me here ~
S Which 1'' State how 'nas NJ
The vestrH ST. Pauir,,
chmrch have Ended a call Il
Bunting. of '&ton. n. j.. III
shin OF theilhurch, 10 n
c. r. Hanoi. d: Mr.. Mr,
native OF Nifa ana anoe.,
of age. He IN charse ~
pal church l Harrlsonot
some years. " caileu IT'S
to Trenton str seven sSYie
married the tgnter vi Ind
Boydton. Md+houls Hin
number young l'untt,
burg viii giia zap. ga,
row night al h.ary iaf"
their gentlenl irlehus' " -"
IN he 2 brillii aNdlr. F
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01
Toano topics.

TOANCHA.. Dec. sl.-s2ecia
buyers II the Western States
ing into Ines City county TO
farms. citizens OF TINS secI
Glad 10 .come good western ia
We cafshow them as feruie
ductive nds as any N the statt
sheriffjy. w. Ware returned M
ing fro1 Atlanta.
ar. 81 hel T. McClernan and
tractiv4ibughter. Miss Rec, q
more, snlt the Christmas hoiids
Miss III Warren.
Mr.. A. yBarnes. chairman OF u
ty Dembtatic party. was In ,ow'
day. Nv
DR.. itrNy. Stephenson, who h
vlsitinyk.is relatives ia Soutf
county. fNiurned home yesterda.
Judget .arreD, OF Warrenton, -
to-day. -
Profe4r Dudley Cowles, q "
burg. isl sitting his mother. In IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-01-01
THE OLD NORTH STATE.
The Smile Of Prosperity tF.Hss joy and
Happiness.
GROWING TOWNS AID AAhUEACIORIES.
The Largest Trade In Tobacco in the His
tory of the '.tafc-More Economies
Beine Practiced and Farmers and
Merchants BETTER on.

WINSTON. y. C., Dec. Si.-special.'-
Tobacco is Wlnston's leading industry.
She holds the reputation Of being the
largest plug manufacturing city in the
Sout..
The year 1895, has qOt beeu bad one
Ia the rwin-citys history The snip-
meuts Of manufactured tobacco. as shown
~ tie stamp collections. nave been the
largest since the market WAS established
--aggTegating more than twelve millions
OF pOu.-s.
The leading tobdcconists tell me that
1896 promises great things for Winston
salem
The trade South is in FAR better condi-
ton than IL has been Tor years This
was bought about by the Increase in the
price OF cotton. ana the economy oi 600.
laTmers. nearly ai Of whom are now out
Of debt. Tho merchants are cortcspohu-
insly in better share.
There has been no boom here during
the year. but the Twin-city has grown
just the same The South Side Cotton
factory is nearing completion, and VIII
begin operations early IN the new year
The s5ol.lc0 cotton Mil at Mayodan'
tolists. viii be completed in the spring
ult W'.i gaze '...lI..os .--t... .et
handroa handr.
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT
Tho county wRl nrild alte1 court
house iu Winston during 1896.
IN the works e. tDe OF orr largest
tobacconists. who will manufacture moro
OF the weed next year than ever before,
Winston-Saicm PROMISE 10 grow anu
prosper during the year 1896
The Methodisis will erect ''.NV
church in west Winston nest ye .n.re
have been very few failures hf Irlng
the year just closing. There opp FOO Doc
more economy practiced among hrsi-
ness men generally. be- consequence OF
which there is more joy and happiness.
The farmers IN the Piedmont section,
tributary TO Wnston-Saiem. say thcy
have very Httie money. hut admit that
they are in better condition every other
way than they have been for years
past
winston Salem has q fine backbone
and my prediction is that she viii keep
pace with the leading North Carolina
cities during the year soon TO be born.