The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
PEOPI ED BY LIVE AND
ENERGETIC CITIZENS.
Whose Constant Endeavor Is to Build Up their City,
Churches Schools, Society, Metropolitan Stores,
The Bar and Medical Fraternity.
Healthy and Prosperous

boys is an especially well conducted M
stitution and deserves its large patron
age. The Warrenton Female College. for
girls is also a school of high caliber.
The coored people have a large and
well-attended school known as Shiloh
Institute.
CHURCHES.
There are six churches here four be-
longing to the white people and two to
the colored Among the former are the
Methodist Episcopal church South. Bap-
list. Episcopal and Presbyterian Among
the latter Methodist and Baptist These
churches are presided over by talented
diyines and are largely attended thus
marking the religious ferv0r Of the peo-
pie.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION.
an excellent medium for banking through
the private bank Of Messrs. Gardner
and .Ieflress which is as solid as the
Rock Of Gibraltar
HEALTH.
Owing to the high elevation. excellent
natural drainage and general surround
ings Warrenton is one of the healthiest
communities in the Old North State In
the language of one of the prominent
physicians of the town. in answer to
question in regard to health. he stated
that it was 'distressingly healthy" The
city has but three physicians and these
gentlemen are numbered among the best
in the State. The town has an altitude
of 100 feet above the sea level.
THE BAR.
The Warrenton Bar has ever been
noted for its brilliamcy and the honor and
dignity Of its individual members From
its ranks have sprung men who have
graced high and honorable positions in
the service of the government
and the State. As whole they repre-
sent the highest type of manhood and
citizenship. Some are marked with the
scar and yellow leaf Of time, while 9TH
ers, young and ambitious, are walking in
the footsteps of those who have passed
the river Lethe and will make their
mark in the future.
CLIMATE.
Warrenton has a delightful climate 1t
is never too hot or too cold-rareiy gaius
into extremes The fact that nearly MI
the people of this thriving little city live
to a ripe old age, speaks volumes.
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
Is vested in Il mayor, marshal clerk,
treasurer and stven town commissioners
These positions are occupied by WIDE
awake progressive men who a.e ,long
all in their power to push Warrentm 20
the front.
STREETS
The streets Of Warrenton ire wide aid
nicely kept. They are lighted D. a llr.'e
number Of lamps. thus giving il met
ropohtan appearance.
DRAINAGE.
Warrenton has an excellent natural
drainage, thus making il d very hpii;ly
town.
RAILWAY FACILITIES.
Are excellent, rs furnished by the War
renton Railroad, connecting as this ra:ltl
does with the great Seaboarl Air Line
every facility for freight or passenger
is had. The Richmond, Petersburg end
Carolina Railway is now being bult,
entering the county from Virginia near
st. Tammany on the Roanoke River and
connecting with the SeaDoard AR Line
between Warren Plains and Rid-eway,
thus giving the county another outlet.
PROPERTY
As rule is cheap and readily holds
It's value. Nearly all Of the citizens own
their own homes and it may Wen be
said that Warrenton is city of homes.
Embowsred in the foliage Of magnificent
trees. these homes from the humble
cottage to the palace Of the rich :nan,
are indicative of a peace loving and
quiet people who love life of domestici-
ty and do all in their power to make
their homes perfect ideals.
Els.
The town has one roller flour mill,
and two corn and grist mills and one
shuttle block factory, wagon factory,
etc.
MANUFACTURERS WANTED.
Warrenton needs cotton factories, knit
ting factories, spoke and handle facto-
ries, etc, etc Circumstances and condi-
tions are such that these factories could
be made TO pay handsomely. Warren
county has large quantities Of oak, hic-
kory short leaf nine some ash non.