The Bolivar County Democrat. (Rosedale, Miss.) 1887-1969, 1903-01-17

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Several thousand feet of 6-inch mains
girdle each building, with nine fire plugs
located at convenient points throughout
the yard. Reel carts with several hun
dred-feet of hose, are within easy reach
of every building. In addition to this
system, 3-inch pipes run into each build
ing, with fire plugs every 40 or SO feet,
to each of which fifty feet OF hose is kept
attached. A deep we'll furnishes the
water supply, with large iron tank on
high tower to give pressure. As an
extra precaution, connection has been
made with the city plant, and in case of
fire the direct pressure from the pumping
station can be used. So complete is the
water system that the danger from fire
is reduced to a minimum.
As a whole, the mill has no superior in
the country, and is credit to the de-
designer and builders. The plans for the
mill were prepared by Mr.. R. N. Erion,
of Memphis, ,one of the most experienced
mill men of the south, and an inventor
of various mill appliances, under whose
direct supervision the buildings were
constructedand machinery installed. Mr..
Erion is justly proud of his work. and
well may he be. He has more than met
the requirements of his contract, and
the mill will long stand as mark of his
skill and energy.
Mr.. w. A. Stone, formerly chancery
clerk of this country, will be the local
manager, with Mr.. Frank, of Vicksburg,
i'll the Office, and Mr.. Lyle, of Greenville,
in charge of the yard. Mr.. Farney, an
experienced mill man, will be chief engi-
neer and superintendent of the mill.
Owing to delay in receiving material,
the construction of the mill has been
greatly delayed, but it is now complete.
On Thursday last, the first test was
made, with entire success, and since then
the mill has been running day and night.
The officials of the company will be here
Monday to inspect and receive the plant,
after which full crew will be put to
work and the mill will run steadily to
the end of the season.
The establishment of this mill gives
our planters close market for their seed
and will do much for the upbuilding of
Rosedale, afording employment to a
large number of workmen. And that
it will be paying investment is be-
yond question. Rosedale is an ideal
location, for such plants. With fine
surrounding territory and the White
uHu AihdHSdS iiNei SouHtIy u uIdW
upon, an abundance of seed can readily
be secured.
Electric Lights.
A description OF the oil mill would not
be complete without mention of the
splendid system of electric lights. In
every nook and corner can be found an
incandescent light, about two hundred
lamps being used. When the contract
for the electric plant was let, Mr.. Scott
induced the company to put in power
sufficient to supply the town with lights
In addition to the mill, and quite num-
ber of stores and residences are now be-
ing wired for the service. The town
authorities also contracted for a number
of arc lights, which have been placed in
position at the principal corners. The
service will begin as soon as the mill and
plant is accepted by the company, with
in the next few days.
Other Industries.
In addition to the above enterprises
it must not be forgotten that Rosedale
has one of the largest sa wmills in the
Delta, and AM up-to-datec compress. Last
season the compress handled about
10000 bales of cotton, while this year
the receipts will be more than double
that number. These institutions give
employment to a large number of men,
and contribute no little to the progress
and prosperity of the town. The fish
trade continues to be an important fac
tor in the towns business, some half
dozen or more boats plying the White
and Arkansas rivers and bringing to this
point thousands of pounds of fish for
shipment to foreign markets. The hun
dreds OF fishermen ard hunters living
along these streams buy the greater
portion of their supplies in Rosedale.
AS to the business affairs of the town,
the past year witnessed the establish
ment of a number of new and staunch
mercantile firms in Rosedale, and that