The news & observer., 1901-02-23
A RAILROAD WANTED
Ellington Looks Both to Ar
gier and Mills.
The Mills Road win Probably Reach The g.
Court Week in Haroett, Fire in NeiII
Township.
(staff Correspondence

Ellington, n. c., Feb 22-TIarnett
county Superior court after four days
session is about winding up the business
and viii probably adjourn tonight Judge
H. p. Starbuck has presided over the
proceedings most ably and has kept bus.
mess moving.
This is the first court at which Hon
Armistead Jones, OF Raleigh, the new So
licitor, has appeared. and il is but ius,
TO say that the people of Harnett county
with one accord. most heartily welcomed
Mr. Jones as he began his first term in
this county. Mr.. Jones was the choice OF
Harnett for the office he holds under
Gov. Aycock's appointment, and he has
made a most favorable impression upon
the people.
The legal talent of Harnett county
was fully represented, there being pres
ent from Dunn. Messrs. Dan Hugh Nc
Lean, J. G. Clifford. H. L. Goodwin W. A.
Stewart. =. J. Barnes, e. s. Smith From
Jonesboro came Mr.. w. Il. Murchison,
while Lillington was represented by
Messrs. o. J. Spears and L. B. Chaplin.
On Monday Mr.. Kenny Rosser just Ii
censed hy the Supreme court, was sworn
in as an attorney. At night a County
Bar Association was formed with Mr. III.
L. Goodwin as secretary.
Mon lay there was an ordinary attend
anee at court, but Tuesday brought a
great crowd The horse traders were in
evidence, as were the wagons with leath-
er, onions, peanuts, etc, for sale. There
was great deal of trading in horse
flesh. every man thinking himself the
winner in this skin" game.
Tuesday night the pupils of the Sum-
merfield School gave q performance in the
court house for the benefit of Buie's Creek
Academy, lately burned. The program
was the District School, with refresh
ments served afterwards. The perform
ance was enjoyable as were the refresh
nents. DR.. J. II. Withers, clerk of the
cour'. made most admirable school
master IN the play, and all the perform
ers did well.
Last night there was a heavy wind
storm through this section. During the
night the hcme OF Ad. Johnson, who lives
sCme three miles from here IN Nei!l
township, was totally consumed by fire,
the loss being about $500
The great topic here is whether or not
Ellington is to get railroad and the
value of Anglers" and Mills, as they
are known here, are discussed frequently.
tho people Will come, for Ellington has
are inclined to MINIS" road as thew
believe it will take them to Raleigh. while
Durham is Judged to be the objective
loint of Anglers" road However, the
people here want a railroad, and want it
bad. They believe that when it comes
10 people will come for Ellington has
many advantages to offer.
That MINIS" road will reach
this place seems assured by the fact
that Mr.. J. r. Franklin, representing T.
|. Anderson e Co.. of Danville, man in
close touch with Mr.. Mills. is buying up
large tracts Of timberland On this side
OF the river, cash being paid for thous-
ands OF acres Of land with timber on Il;
The people think that unless he knew the
road was coming across the river he
would not buy
the Rogers Hotel has been crowded all
the week. Despite the crowd the service
and attention given guests is admirable
aud the bill of fare is excellent. Some day
am going to write you about stephen, :"
porter of the Rogers Hotel, who is in a
class by himself.
Ellington believes in the News and OBJ
server, and If 1t is not in the mail howl
goes up. The people hope for better mail
facilities, and promise that when this
comes, great big list of citizens
will take the News and Observer which
they regard as the leading publication
in the State
Mr. Herbert Norris. of Raleigh, was
here today. henever he comes a whisper
that Anglers road is coming to Ellington
Is heard.
After losing two court houses, wooden
buildings, by fire, Ellington is rejoicing
in a handsome and model new brick
building as its temple of Justice. This
morning 1t. too. was in danger In one
OF the petit Jury rooms, a fire had been
started in king Heater" step-lad-
der was left standing against the stove,
and this was just bursting in flames
about $3.50 this morning, when a jurar
discovered the fire and had it nut out
The outlook for this place is bright
It's increase when the Iron horse" comes.
population is small but will rapidly
1t IS a place for man to start in a
small business and see it grow TIL
people here invite new settlers.
EDWARD E. BRITTON.