The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-02-19
MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISE.
Utilfzing Pine wood-Superfor Court
Pleasant Parties-Death of Mr.. j..
Johnson.
Correspondence of The Messenger
FAYETTEVILLE. February IL.

Correspondence of The Messenger.)|
Fayetteville. February IL.
The prospects are bright for another
important industrial enterprise in Fay
ettevilIe. DR.. BiIfinger and Mr.. ]. Ter
~ Waggener, OF New York city, and
Mr.. NJ. P. Deegan, of Savannah, Ga.
have been guests of the Hotel LaFay-
cite for a day or two, the object of
their visit being an examination Of the
conditions existing and the advantages
offered here for the establishment of q
plant for the manufacture of spirits of
tar, creosote. pitah, tar and other pro-
ducts from the fat wood of the pine.
It Is understood tina the weI-known
firm of Casey & Co., Of New York CITY,
are interested in the proposed factory.
as they are very extensive dealers III
naval stores, coaloil, varnishes and sim
liar goods.
DR.. Bilfinger, who. the writer has
been informed, vas for a long time,
chief engineer of the Virginia Pocahon-
tas coal mines, holds a distinguished
place among scientific men, and has
devoted much time and study to the
extraction and utilization of the varied
wealth of the pine, having
experimental works at Washington, n.
c., and in Georgia
Messrs. Harrison and Kaiser, of the
Fayetteville Ice Company, have been
Of great assistance to these welcome
visitors in making them acquainted
with our people, and in showing them
over the city. The McKinnon place in
east Fayetteville, the Rankin lot at the
head of Mallett's pond, and other points
have been examined, the Rankin prop
erty being desirable on account of the
ample room afforded. and its accessible
ity to the railroad Inc to a copious
supply of water. No final lea has
been made. but the correspondent feels
almost assured hat the company will
machinery for operation when definite
arrangements have been made.
Cumberland county superior court.
Judge Fred Moore on the bench, o N
venes next Monday morning. 18th in
slant, for the trial OF civil cases only.
of which several of considerable inter-
est and Importance are on the docket.
Mr.. John F. Johnson died yesterday
at his home in this place. aged about
80 years. He was a former skilled en-
ploye of the Cape Fear and Yadkin
Railway Company, and was we'll know
in Wilmington. having worked there In
the shops of the Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Company until ill-health
obliged him to return home. He was a
member of st. Johns Episcopal church.
whenc the funeral services take place
this afternoon.
The reception given by Misses Mar
garet and Bessie MCNEIL, at the family
residence On Old street. in ono OF
their cousin, Mrs. B. A. Morgan. OF
Greenville, s.. c.. was a delightful gath
ering Of young married women.
Miss Mary FaysouX Alexander en-
tertained a company of friends at the
home of her parents on Russell street
complimentary to Misses Mary Warren
and Pauline Cameron, who are spend
ing the winter at the Hotel Lafayette.
which was one of the most enjoyable
events of the season, Miss Anita De-
Rosset. Of Wilmington, winning the
first prize in the card contest.
Miss Mary Hinsdale Slocomb gave a
pleasant party to her young friends
and school companions at the family
residence on Deck street.
Cards received here announce the
marriage, on the 9th instant, in Bal
timore. of Mr.. James III. Holt. the well
known manufacturer, to Miss Olive
Elizabeth Gregory.