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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
An Institution Backed by Nm
pie Capital, Under Able
Management,
MANUFACTURERS OF HOSIERY
AND RIBBED UNDERWEAR
Thoroughly Equipped With all the Latest acc
Most improved Machinery. Giving Employ
mcnt 10 Upwards Of 100 oforatiyes
Who Receive their Wcekly Earn
ings, A Great Benefit to
Scotland Neck.
Scotland Neck.

The experience Of the last few years
has clearly demonstrated the fact mat
the sunny Southland" cannot hope
to obtain either commercial proml-
hence or material and lasting pros
perity and wealth through the channel
of mercantile trade alone. 1t is upon
lie development of our manufacturing
and industrial interests that we must
mainly rely for a substantial growth
and prominent prosperity. Within
the last decade the intelligent atten-
ton of capitalists and business men
in all parts of the South has been
turned to this subject. The result is
that mines are being opened, factories
and mills of all kinds are springing
into existence in all parts of the
Southern States, and North Carolina
and her people are doing their share
along that line and causing the un-
limited and boundless resources Of
this great favored section to be thor
oughly investigated and developed.
In the beautiful section surrounding
Scotland Neck abundant evidence is
to be found on every hand, sure
guarantee of stable and permanent
prosperity for the future, and a strik-
ing example of this favorable con-
dition of affairs is fully demonstrated
in the success of the Scotland Neck
Cotton Mills, an enterprise mammoth
in its proportions and unlimited as
to its future possibilities. Its sue
cess is the result of honest, persever-
ing efforts that has ever been display
ed in the enterprising gentlemen who
has charge of the management.
The Scotland Neck Cotton Mills
was incorporated in 1890 with an au-
thorized capital of 100000 and of
which amount $4,000 is paid up. The
plant, which is located in the eastern
part Of the city, near the depot of the
Atlantic Coast Line, and on a side
track of that road. which runs out,
giving them excellent facilities for the
receiving of material and shipping
their goods, is two-story brick 50x
240 feet in dimensions with an l. run
ming out 40x60 feet, which is used for
the engine room and the dyeing de-
partment.
The equipment is of the latest and
most improved machinery and con-
sists of besides their own dyeing de-
partment, 40-horse power boiler
with a 35-horse power engine which
propels the knitting machines of
which there are $50 in number and 25
finishing machines for the underwear
department They manufacture cot
ton. ribbed hose in black and colors
and gents half hose; also ribbed un-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

successful conduction of the bust
ness at the present time, but ow-
ing to the increase in the demand for
their goods they will build an addition
to the building and add new machin-
cry which will give them capacity
Of two hundred and fifty thousand
per day They are located on the
railroad where they have good facili-
Ties for receiving and shipping goods.
The personnel of the firm consists of
G.. T. Andrews, who is native of the
town and 81 years of age and pre-.
vious to entering the present business
was a merchant. Mr. G.. w. Conghe-
nour moved to this State in 1889 and
engaged in the lumber business, at
which he continued until he became u
member of the present firm. 7 he
business is strictly home enterprise
and we hope that its future may con-
tinue to be one of prosperity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Trans on the Scotland Neck Branch ROAD
leaves Weldon 3 IS m, Halifax Is p m, ar.
rives Scotland Neck 0S y NJ, Greeuville 81
m Knston 81 IN, Returning leaves Kin
stnn 5 a m, Greenville 8 SO m, arriving a.
III llifax IL IL q IN, Weldon II * a m, daily az
G spt Sunday
Trains on the Washington Branch leaves
Washington % a IN and 2 80 y m, arrives Par
mele 10 and 90 M, returning leaves
Parmele . IS "a IN and 30 p m, arrive washing
ton II 90 aud 20 IN, daily except sunday
Train leaves Tarboro, N G, daily, except sun
day, 5 80 p M, Sunday 10 p m, arrives plymouth
z 10 M, s 10 a I'd Returning leaves plymouth
daily except Sunday, 81 nj, and sunday
Q 90 q M arrives Tarbor 10 OF m, IL 90 a IN.
Train on Midland, N G, Branch leaves Colds
boro, daily except Sunday, 05 m, arrlylne
Smithfeld s 10 M, returning leaves Smltnneio
8 90 a IN, arrives at Goldsboro ~ Is am
Trains on Nashville Branch leave Rocky
Mount at 8 80 a m, arrives Nashville 10 III "a,
03 m, Spring Hope 10 40 m, rs p m return
ing leaves Spring Hope II 90 m, 30 M,
Nashville IL % m, Is m, arrives 81 ROCKY
Mount II AZ a m, 90 p N, ally except Sunday.
Train on Clinton Branch leaves Warsaw for
Clinton daily except Sunday, at ii 40 and
is m returning leaves Clinton ct 90 m
and 90 p m
Train No rs makes close connection at We'll
don for all points North daily, all rail via Rich.
II. M. EMMERsoN, Gen Pass Agent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
VINE HILL MALE ACADEMY
David NJ. Prince Principal.

There are STANDING at the present day
only a few of the educational instltu-
tions which date their birth back TO the
early part of this century, and in who's"
class rooms have echoed the yoiccs Of
some of the most noted men this "ouE~
try has ever produced and men wa have
won fame and honor and caifsed their
names to he written in immortal glory On
The pages of modest yet worthy history,
and one Of those institution is the above
named and her walls will ever be Mess
cd by some Of the old North State $
most noted Sous who received their carly
training from the old blue back spetler.
and the MEG lftie reader under the roof
of the Vine Hill Male Academy. This
school dates its establishment back 10
1910, only a, few more years and he
century mark will have been passed aud
when it is, just one century of useful
Jess will have marked its career
Vine Hill Male Academy of the pres
ent day is located mt the place which
marked its birth and is now FIVE blocks
from the center of Scotland Neck aud
on the Main street. and in the ' cen.
ter Of plot Of = acres of beautiful level
land. The present building which is a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
IL a. MEnAYE,Il4i. Nj. u.

This eminent physician and cultured
gentleman Is Il North Clrolnian by mffi
who iirst saw the fight of day Ill Mil
ton. Caswell county. Octoper II, lS.ii.
His mother was a Virg.nian his fariie:
South Carolinian. Our subject was
educated at Wake Forest College from
which institution he graduated II june.
1878 with the degree of A. b. The
same year he entered the University OF
Virginia and took a part medical. part
academic course during the sessions ~Of
1878. 1874 and 1915. During the latter
year he entered the University Of Penn
sylvania medical department, and Wis
graduated from there in 1876 beginning
active practice i'll Hartford county, where
he remained until October of 1876 when
he came to Scotland Neck where
he has since resided, engaged in tie
active practice Of medicine. In 1877
the Doctor. married; the results of this
union being five boys. He Is demo
Acrat of the John G. Calhoun school, Il
strict constructionist: a firm believer IN
State rights, and has fought fusionism
with tooth and toe nails. He is special
examiner for the following insurance
companies, Aetna. Mutual Life If New
York. Mutual, Phoenix of Hartford,
Home of New York, and others When
lack Of space precludes mention. The
Doctor is member of The State Mell-
cal Society and has been since 1888. lie
is chairman of the board of censors, and
has held that position since 1893. He
is d member of the Baptist church. DR..
Mcdowell is wide-awake progressive
citizen highly esteemed by all who know
him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A. G. LIvERMoN, d. d. S.

In the list of brilliant citizenship of
Scotland Neck no one stands higher or
is more. universally esteemed than the
affalae an courteous gentleman whose
name captions This article. Not only
does he stand high in Scotland Neck Is
citizen, but likewise as Il dental surgeon.
He was born in BERTHE county, August
30. 1862. and springs from one of the
old and distinguished families of the
State His mother was a Nirginian, his
father. Hartwell Iivermon, was veal
thy planter of this State.
Our subject entered Wake>Forest Col
lege in 1883, and remained there until
1888, when his father died and he left
that institution. He began the study OF
dentistry October, 1886. at the Baltl-
more college of Dental Surgery. grad
Mating from there March ). 1883 in a
class Of about fifty SIX. He was secre-
tary of the class
DR.. Livermon began the practlye OF
his chosen profession IN his natal county,
remaining there until February, 1891 /,
when he made his advent into Scotland
Neck. where he has remained up-to-date.
The Doctor has nicely equipped office
located ca Main street in the Station
building, where he can always be foiihd
during office hours. He IS a member
in high standing of the State Dental
Association and takes an active interest
in the workings of that body. He is a
member of the Missionary Baptist
church.
Tire Doctor lis of quiet stndious dis
position, and thoroughly welded to his
profession lie has by his courteous dis
position wonnHmerous friends who wish
lin il long and prosperous future. Let
rs say in concluding the sketch OF this
estimable. gentleman that he does all III
his power to push the town Of his adol'-
ton to4fhe trent, and is ever ready u
devote both his time and means to the
accomplishment of that object i'll SUM
ming. up the characteristics of this gen
tleman we may say. THAI his success II
lie is due to his untiring energy and
determination to overcome all obstacles,
and upon that bslsis he has solved the
problem SSf success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
EDWARDS & COMPANY,
General Merchandise.

only January LIST of the present year,
people of this section. They are located
on Main street, and carry complete
line of general merchandise with spe-
cialty of clothing. hats, gents furnish
ing goods, etc. The goods handled are
all new, and the groceries fresh. Give
them Il call and we feel sure you will
become one of their patrons.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
JESSE b. VAUGHN.
Blacksmith and Repair Shop.

Blacksmith and Repair Shop.
This gentleman conducts an establish
ment which is noted for it's excellency Of
work turned out, and the progressiveness
of its proprietor, who has had Thirty
years experience in the business and
thoroughly understands every portion of
work connected with the manufacturing
and repairing of buggies, wagons. car
rages, carts, etc. He has been located
in the town for the past { years, and
has recently had a new building ereetet
On IN "a. eel tor isle accommodation ot
his large and rapidly growing business.
The individual who SHORES should
be raped" in slumber.
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Little things trouble us and little
things console us.
The up-to-date optician takes in
the situation at a glance.
Paradoxical as it may seem, the
close fellow seldom gets tight.
Some men with narrow views are
rather broad in their conversation.
I'm looking for wrinkles OH older people,
remember that you are coming to them
yourself.
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progressive, and does all in his power
to push his natal county to the front,
and is ever ready to devote both his time
and means to the accomplishment of this
object.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Some men with narrow views are
rather broad in their conversation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Paradoxical as it may seem, the
close fellow seldom gets tight.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The individual who SHORES should
be trapped" in sIumber.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

tDally excep. Monday. tDaiIy except sunday
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Little things trouble us and littl,
things console us.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The up-to-date optician takes in
the situation at a glance.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-07
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MODERN GIRLS, MANNERS.

To be genteel and ladylike used to be
the avowed aim of every educated wo-
man 30 years ago. Manners that match
ed these epithets were also cultivated.
All this is now changed. Even the words
genteel and ladylike are considered bad
form. a frankness that is almost bru-
tai seems to pass current in society for
up to date smartness, and the language
that is now used by certain fashiona-
bic people among themselves is some
times only little short of low while
"swear words" seem to have lost their
terror, for women frequently use them
almost, indeed, as much as men.
1t is curious how ''gentility," both as a
word and as a quality, has disappeared.
Fashionable people are distinctly no
longer ''genteel." They may on occa-
sions be high bred, but the mincing
propriety of the bellies and beaus of
yore has entirely disappeared. 1t is all
very well for women to prefer being
called women rather than ladies. Fash
ion has it so at present. But they should
not object to the examples shown them
by their mothers and grandmothers of
behaving in ladylike and genteeI man
no
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-07
EGYPTIAN ENGAGEMENT RINGS.

Engagement rings among the Egyp-
tians were always made Of iron. sym
bolizing the mutual sacrifice OF liberty.
one of the earliest gems used in the
engagement rings was a ioadstone.
which was supposed TO indicate the
force of attraction which drew the
maiden from her own family into an
other
Gold money used 10 circulate in the
form of rings in Egypt at a very early
time, and the Egyptian at his marriage
placed one OF these gold rings on his
wife's finger 10 signify that he trusted
her with all his property.
Among the AngIo-Saxons the bride
groom gave a pledge, or wed" at the
betrothal ceremony. This wed" in
cluded a ring. which was placed on the
maiden's right hand where il remained
until. at the marriage. it was transfer
red TO the fourth finger Of the left.
The gift Of a ring in Spain is looked
upon as equivalent 10 a promise OF
marriage and is considered sufficient
proof for a maiden 20 claim her huss
band. A well known custom is that OF
passing a piece of bride cake through
the wedding ring. and those 10 whom
the pieces are given place them under
their pillows at night in order that they
may dream of their husband that Is 20
be. These ''dreamers." as they are call
ed. should be drawn nine times
through the ring. Many brides. how
ever. are so superstitious that neither
for that purpose nor on any occasion will
they take the ring of the finger when
once it has been placed there.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-07
CHARACTER IN CATS

Cats are like children. Educate them
properly and you can DO with them and
their characters even as you will One
OF the first things that impress them
selves on ones mind on going 10 cat
shows as judge. spectator or artist is
the extraordinary difference that exists
In the characters Of cats coming from
different parts Of the country. indeed
the effect that crowded exhibition and
its surroundings have upon different
cats is really very strange. Most Of
these cats. which at home are rarely
drawn out Of themselves and-which you
see in an ordinary way under one or
two conditions Of expression lmmedi-
ately develop a new expression. and
this typides the effect home life has up.
on them.
For instance. a cat that has been
treated by its master or mistress very
lovingly and has in normal clrcum-
stances seen a number ~ people who
have praised II and petted u and atrok-
ed IL a great deal will exhibit ar en-
tirely new. SNUG. c0ntented and happy
expression when ~ comes before the
public. on the other hand, the animal
that has lived a life Of ease. seeing no.
body and nothing beyond its mistress.
VIII exhibit the most striking character
istics Of its mistress. Thus. ~ The char
acter Of the woman Dc in the main "a
sulky or snappy ore. the effect - the
sudden change upon the cats Ife wlI
be 70 bring out in the cat sulky orr
snappy disposition also.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-07

ed in wavy lines, with sun hats TO
match Satin straw Normandie caps
with plaitings of null are intended for
dress up occasions Embroidered
grass linen is quite the vogue for frocks
to be worn with guimpes The wearing
of laced shoes by little folks is being
strongly advocated by family physi-
clans, as they better support and
strengthen the ankles. CoIored stock
ings and balbriggans are seen side by
side, and, judging from the variety.
could not fail to please the most fas-
tidious. Dark blue linen makes service
able gowns. which are quite pretty with
tucked nainsook yokes. Boys kits Of
dsnims in blue or brown. to be worn
with linen or percale blouses. are among
the seasonable novelties which might
properly be classed among the useful.
MILDLY hats are for wear with sailor
suits.
There are two rumors from abroad I
must not fail to chronicle One is that
the Biarritz glove has developed into
the Vandyke, which, you must know,
is the gauntlet of long ago. The other
is that the Flemish hood is seen on both
NANTES and street frocks, and is
graceful shoulder drapery
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-07
Music ID
Everything.

The chief industry Of Geneva is the
manufacture of musical boxes. Thou
sands of men. women and children are
employed in the factories. one OF which
was visited by a traveller who gives
some interesting particulars about his
visit
An attendant invited him TO take a
seat. He did so. and strains OF de-
lightful music came from the chair.
He hung his hat on a rack and put his
stick in the stand. Music came from
both rack and stand. He wrote his
name in the visitors register. and on
dipping his pen into the ink music burst
forth from the inkstand.
The manager Of the factory explained
the process of making musical boxes. a
business which requires patience and
nicely.
The different parts are made by men
who are experts in those parts and who
Go nothing else year in and year out
The music is marked on the cylinder
by man who has served several years
Of apprenticeship. Another man inserts
IN the marked places pegs which have
been filed 10 a uniform length. The
comb, or set OF teeth. which strikes the
pegs and makes the sound is arranged
by man who does nothing else. The
cylinder is then revolved 10 see that
every peg produces proper tone.
The most delicate work Of al IS the
revising of each peg. II is done by a
workman who has a good ear for music.
He sees that every peg is in its proper
place and Is bent at the correct angle.
When the instrument is in its ease.
an expert examines 1t To see that the
time is perfect.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-07
GIVING CREDIT TO womEx.

Two monetary questions are occupy
ing a good deal ~ attention in England
Just now. The one refers - the Hahiii-
- OF father for his daughter debts
the other 10 the giving ~ credit 20 mar
ried women. 4 girl recently obtained
a wedding out0t. or part ~ it. or credit
and said her father would pay The ia
Their. however. when the biIi came fu.
said that he knew nothing about ST.
and refused payment Questions hays
therefore arisen a. 70 whether under
such circumstance 80 IS possible 20
compel payment ~ the parent -
whether the girl could b prosecuted -
obtaining goods under false prsfrnsra
WIKI regard % THE giving - rrasl' to
married women. 50 many husbands and
shopksfDera seem 70 have s1rere1 IN
this point ihat learned Judge ~ poses
that 4 register should b. tafraIurs1
wherein hugb4u1s might Targe.sfe fha
DEBTS ~ Their wives. Tne r1e~ flla
seeraa feasible ard - carried one rl-ht
have the fhreefo51 advantage - saving
women from unfua eEfraTae ss-e. say
ing husbands fran lenx reeSlesaiy ra1
into debt and saving merchants from
bad debts
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-07

woven stomach band of mixed silk and
wool, which is said to be healthier and
is more elastic than all silk or all wool
Barrow coats with envelope bodies
which do away with safety pins, Dor
on the old kinds We bought four bound
in silk tape, with line of herringbone
stitching further ornamenting them.
The sack shape flannel skirts origi-
mated in France and are much less
cumbersome than the old time straight
ones Cambria petticoats have wat
teau effect, cutting out all the fullness
above the waist, and are made to but
ton on the shoulder. Less trimming is
used on baby clothes, but this does not
reduce the cost, as materials are finer
and the essential hand embroidery al
most priceless.
Baby clothes are worn much shorter
Formerly they measured "a inches in
length. Today they do not exceed 40.
Linen cambria and finest nainsook are
the two materials best suited for baby
clothes, though dinity and corded null
come of exquisite texture for this espe-
cial purpose. Everything baby wears
should be hand seWed. If there be yokes
they are circular When lace is used it
is valenciennes, and only thread tucks
are advised Christening robes are hand
embroidered in rosebud designs, or there
is some fine hemstitching if less eIabo-
ration is desired. Peau de sole for long
coats is the fashionable fabric to super
sede other silk weaves. Cloaks are made
few inches shorter than the infants