The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-12
UNITED COTTON
MILLS TO CLOSE
This Large Plant to Shut Down in
Three Weeks.
COUNCIL TO REORGANlzE,
nhe Passenger and Power Company
Now Operating Their Own Linesin
the City-New>, Personal and
Brief, OF Manchester.
COUNCIL TO REORGANlZE,
Manchester Bureau Richmond Times,

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{ Dahchester Bureau Richmond Times,
+ ill2 Huh Street. Beatte BLOCK.
a. Inc annual meeting OF the Board OIL
t'lFectoFs OF the United Cotton Mills, held
tast Tuesday, ii was decided 10 run out
She mills, which Will take about three
weeks, al the expiration Of which time
Fhe mills VIII be c.oSed down for the pres
Snt at least Such action was not con-
scInplated prior TO the meeting OF the
BOARD, but in view of certain conditions
fhe directors deemed such action neces-
sary.
A gentlemen connected with the mills
stated last night that the main reason
Eor The boards action was the recent
action Of the City Council Of Manchester,
pm passing an ordinance imposing a TAX
klron the several enterprises on the river
Ironi, which property was exempted
from local taxation by the deed given by
Rhe city AT the time il was so d.
Until recently no effort on the part OF
she city has been MADE to impose such
1A& city lax on the mills would
amount 10 about $l,9gj This action OF
she Council and the fact that business
EaS fallen off considerably within the
iaSi few months. 50 that many mills in
Ehe country have closed down. caused the
Board Of Directors To order the mills
closed. The closing down OF the mills
will throw ont Of employment 22O persons,
and viii cut off a payroll amounting to
E5o.9e0 annually. The Council will be
asked b. Representatives of the several
plants being operated along the river
front 10 reconsider its action IN regard
no the tax, and if il is not imposed it is
Stated that The cotton mills will be again
slut in operation.
NEW COUNCIL
Much interest * now centere1 in the
sneeting OF the City Council to be held
Tomorrow evening. This meeting VIII
Sc an important one, as it is the first Of
The new Council and the reorganization
sof the body viii be perfected. The new
members viii take their seats and much
important business will be transacted.
CARS TAKEN OFF.
The cars which nave been running from
Seventh and Broad, in Richmond, to Swans
g1oro were taken off yesterday.
The receiver recently appointed having
bee discharged. the operation of the Man
chester lines is again by the Passenger and
Power Company.
An important meeting of the Business
Nen'S Association will be held to-
might. All members are requested to be
present, as business of special Importance
Is To be transacted
Miss Leila Traylor has returned to her
homo. after a pleasant visit TO friends in
Petersburg
Mrs. c. Z. Spain, Of swansboro. left yes
kerday for The mountains, where she will
$50 nd the summer
{, unity Court will be is session to-day.
Hiss Iona Harris. of Grand Rapids,
n. c, who is visiting her sister. Mrs.
j. w AIaein of Swansbofo, will return
home in a few days.
a small blaze was discovered on Free
s>7-idse yesterday morning, which is thought
to have originated from the car track,
but was put out before much damage was
done.
Mr.. Roy p Beazley. of South Boston,
Va. Is the guest of Mr.. Jeff. T. Morrissett.
OF Swansboro.
Rev. Kent Pendieton is somewhat bet
Rel
The remains of little Arthur Lester
Bowman were sent to Petersburg Tues
ia afternoon at o'clock. where the
1l'2eral took place and interment was
nj. le
Ms Willie ITournoy left last Monday
e visit her brother, Mr.. John 7. Flour
10Y. Of Newark, N j.
-'ne swansboro Social Club will meet
o. Urday night at their ballroom to
ttr"rsact some important business, An
*. Lars are requested to attend.