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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICIl OF APPLICATION

This is to give notice that l, St., Waterbury, Conn. have filed an1 implication dated August 19.. 1o3s with the Liquor Control Commission for Restaurant Permit for the sale of alcoholic liquor on the bury, Conn. The business Is owned by George MeInikofr, 34 cossett St.; Dennis Bussloff, 15i Long Hill Road. Harry stashIk. 30 Cossett st.j Gabriel pastushok, I32 Bishop St., Waterbury, ponn.. and VIII De coas1. Cossett St., Waterbury. Conn.,, as
 0EoRdH l., .MDLNIKoFF.. A.. Dated August 10, 1o3s. S-20-27 S-2O-1t Asst. Clefk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
LIQUOR PERMIT NnfsIGM fIR A nesH .Vfs A VsUnM

This is to give notice that I. Theodore polys, of 4i Prospect St.. Waterbury. Conn. have filed m ap. q Package. Store Permit for the premises. l77 South Main st., wn- owned by Rome importi9E fo:, Inc. fSsodors polys Of l, 'prosesf prosessf sty'. saty Waterbury fIpRRhobosRSF RSF'pp,dtis.ss pp,dtisss.
 Datsd August ts, 1saa. 8-so-27
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
LIQUOR Pgn MIT

This ls 10 give notice that ], aIed M an Application dated xas. Istn % 193s,. with the Liquor Control Com mission for Package Beer Per mt for the sale of alcoholic IT, 9uor on the. premises 936 Wo9d- basness e nSaq is wddoIbsyp owned byy pertha hm Maps Mills, of 976 Woodtick H0ad, Wat erbury, Conn.,, and Will be conduct cd by Bertha Mary Mills. of y76 Woodtick Road, Waterbury, Conn, as pefmittee.
 Dated Aug. f3th, 1888. S-2o-27
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
LIQUOR PER MIT NATgGM AE AnpluGATNON

This K to give notice that I, M"fa"t Main st., Wsterbury. Conn. nave filed an application dated August 19, 1DBS with the Liquor Contro! Commission for q Rsstaurant.Fpll II Permit for the sale of alqoholic !iquor on the prssmises, cn loss Enss rhs business Is owned by .August Casa. grande of 1884 East Main St. Wa terbury, Conn. and will be. con: dueted by August CasakrAnde of 1984 East Main St., Waterbury,
 AUGUST CAsAdRANDE.
 Dated August 10, 1888. e.20ssT
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
LIQUOR PERMIT

,.r T9it 3a mi, E .o Eiys notice 1thst | I, Aveu Waterbury, Conn, hays filed afl application dated Aug, ,2oth. ls3s ynr with ths Ltauor Control Gofn,issiSn tar iS. sale of alcoholic iiauor on the prem ises, 483 West Main St.. Waterbury Conn. The business K owned by Benjamin c. Brown, of 2Q7 Plaza Ave- Waterbury, Conn.,. and VIII be Piaaa p Ays @aisrbSfy G sfown cS
 BENJAMIN. 0. BROWN.
 Dated Aug. goth, 193s. S-2O-27
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INVITATION TO BID

August 26, 1888. | Sealed bids addressed to the state of Connecticut for the following projects.
 Conn. 100e-C.F.. Item No. l.. General Construction including elevators Item No. 2, Eleetricali Item No. g. Heating, and ventiiatinR; Item No {, Plumbing; Item No. 6, Painting; CT fan ana Aanti9ns ,e pHw pWA Docket Conn. ioiI-A.F ftem No. CA Furnishing and installing two a0G II: P. water tube Boilers overfeed stokers, track scale, etc.
 Item No; eB Furnishing and in- stalling.. piping, specialties. insula- ti2p and electrical work.
 Nurses Home, Uncas-on- Thomas, Norwich. Connecticut, PWA Docket Conn: 1009-A-F. Item No. I, General nonstrSetisn I,sm No r,,.l,snY r1,n,ei,adiiY inE; Heating and vsntilatihs; Item No.
 'Residences State Home for Soldiers Rocky Hill. Connecticut, PWA Doe ket Conn, 10o5-E-F, Item. No. II, General Construction, Gall tradesj will be received at noom 102, state office Building. Hartford, Cohnecti- the 9th. day of september, 1888 and then at 2:i5 o'clock r. N. D.S.T., on said day, publicly opened and read aloud in the Hall of the House Of hepresentatiyes. ,in the state specifications, together with the in- Proposal, Contract. including the Conditions thereof. .Performance and Labor and Materialmen Bonds, may be examined at said office after August 2S, 1893. and copies thereof $25.0o for each set. Any bidder up- on returning one set promptly and in good condition will be refunded his payment. All other deposits of actual bidders and all deposits of bidders upon the return Of tho ten days after. day of opening bids, will be refunded with n deduction of 5000 for each set. taken to cover the cost of production. The Performance and Labor md. Mater ialmen Bonds Co be furnished by the bidder awarded the contract shall be in an amount not less than 100% of the contract price. The Conmis- siohcr of Public Works reserves the right to waive technical defects or to reject any and all bids. Each bid. der must deposit with his bid n certified check drawn upon Sthte Bank and Trust Company or q Ma. tional Bank located in this state to the order of tho Treasurer of the State of Connecticut in the respec. tive amounts set forth in tabula-
 havs on eelS~ haG. iSr contracts bid until after the contract shall have been awarded. It IA estimated there is available to finance tho above work the following amounts:
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LIQUOR PERMIT MnVtUdlei nF Hstpe hGA TUn ~

This is to give notice tbat 1, John Joseph Hurley Of 9S Water taW" saya hes Aesnus a wssfrsnr sseasISs GSst5 August 20, 1888 With the. Liquor Control Commission for a Restaur- ant Permit for the sale of alcoholic lldu0r on the premises. S61 West Main St., Waterbury, Conn. The buss Cooke of 33 Wateftown Ave, Wa terbury, Conn.,, and will be con. ducted by John Joseph Hurley of 03 Watertown Ave, Waterbury, Conn, ag permlttee. .
 JOHN j. HURLEY.
 Dated August 20, 1888. 8.20-27
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

Furniture Specials! Store sample Administer Rugs, reg. $49, only ........ $12.50 Regular $695 Occasional Chairs .................. $1.95 3 Piece Living Room Suites in good condition ........... $12.95 Complete Kitchen Outfits-- Stove, Breakfast Set and Linoleurh, only ............ $2950 Specialize Piece Walnut Dinette Suite. only ......... $29 .95 Slightly Used Black and White 5 Piece Breakfast Set only $19.95 Simons Coil Springs ..... $3.95 Pierce Fiber Sets ........ $695 Mahogany End Tables ...... BOG
 HADLEY'S BARGAIN ANNEX
 103 Meadow St.
 Between Bank and Canal Sts.) Free Parking - Rear of Warehouse
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
LIQUOR PERMIT

NOTICE OF RATIFICATION
 This Is to give notice that |, Edward A. Elsdon, of S3 Woodtick Road, Waterbury. Conn, have filed S SpR,icf11n oS dated ea,1oi AYT sth lIss for h Package Store Beer Permit for the sale Of alcoholic liquor on the premises, 1908 Blast Main st.. Waterbury. Conn. The. business is owned by First National Stores, Inc, of Park and Oakland Ayes, East Hartford, Conn, and will be cons dncted by Edward A. EIsdon, of B3 Woodtick Road, Waterbury, Conn., as permittee.
 EDWARD A. ELsDON.
 Dated Aug. 18th, 1928. s-2O-37
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
LIQUOR PERMIT NOTICE OF REPUBLICATION

This is to give notice that l., James Palmieri of 52 Irion st., Wa. terbufy, Conn. have filed an appli- cation dated August IS, 1898 with the Liquor Control Commission for q Package. Store Beer Permit for prcmises, 10 Bishop st., Waterbury, Conn. The business ls owned by Marie Rose Palmieri. of 52 Irion st., Waterbury, Conn. and will be cons ducted by James Palmicri of b2 Irlon St., Waterbury, Conn, as per. mittec.
 JAMES PALMJERI. Dated August IS, 1888. S-20-27
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Legal Notices
,,,i ih19voh q ]. }! .P!.n!.F.Ni!T, !. 2. ,,,.

shasi A. psiahsy of Il walnut Ave. Waterbury, Conn, have. iiied .An ap. pllcatloh dated August HS, 1898 with the Liquor Control ComHiisbion foE a Tavern Permit for the sale oi a1SShGalIfS sss aS.Su ilSuGSr St. oV Vs:SBssg sf: Brsc cSn The business. IS, owned by Michael A. Delaney of 7t Walnut Aye, Wa. terbufy, Conn, and will be con. dYcted by Michael A Delaney of q Walnut Ave, Waterbury, Conn, al
 MICHAEL A, DELANEY,
 Dated August 90, 1883. s.27.e.s
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Merchandise
Household Articles
3 ROOMS UNCLAIMED
 FURNITURE .$125

c you save $40
 Q brand new not used
 Q customers deposit $40
 Q original price $165
 . free delivery - free storage
 . easy terms arranged On June 1lth, 1888 we sold 3 con- plete rooms of furniture to a young couple for $l65.00. They paid de- posit of $40.00, and unfortunately cannot take the furniture. We put this furniture in our hold-order de- partment for them. Now that the order is cancelled, we will give you the benefit of the deposit which the customer paid, and you actually save $40.00.
 These rooms of furniture include complete bedroom, living room, and kitchen. Everything for your home. Nothing else to buy.
 PHONE OR WRITE FOR A
 FREE "COURTESY AUTO" We call for you no matter where you live. Bring you to the store, and take you back again. You are under no obligation whatsoever for this service.
 A = l. = B e E = R T = s
 MAIN STORE. WATERBURY All Stores Open Wed. & Sat. Eyes.
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153O-.WBRY--06

M.
 l2i00- Waler Kidder's Concert. r. M. J2:1b-Ncws. 12:30--Automotive Program. 1:00--NeWH. 1:0J-Plano Moods. 1:15-George and Juanita. 1:30--Huin and Strum. l4b-Alice OLeary Presents. 2:00-Flrt Game of Doublehcade
 Rcd Sox VIZ. Chicago Whit 3:30--Bhnd Parade. 3:45-Second Game of Double
 header. 5:00--Barhey Rapp's orch. b:30-.Music by Cugat. 5:15-Nc WE. fG.00--George Hall and His Orch. 6:l0--Baseball Scores. G!l5-Dance Hour. G:30--Dinner Concert, G:f5--Chick Gelley. Sports. 7:00--Luigi RomancllIs orch 7:I5-Vinccnt Pirro's orch. 7:30-SwinYtime. 7:45-The Smartles, Quartet. 8:o0--Bands Acruss the Sea. :30-Impresslons with Raoul Ma
 deau, baritone. goo Woman'h symphony Orch. 9:30-Jazz Nocturne. l0:00-Jasper McLevy cceptance
 Speech. 10:30-Dick Barrie's orch. 11:00-Ncws. 1:00--Correct Time. 1t:I5-Corrcct Time. Weather Service. 1l:30-Dick Jurgen's Orch.
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MARGUERIrE M. FAHY, B-y7-1t Asst. Clerk.
DISTRICT OF WATERBURY,, ss PROBATE COURT, August 25, A

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY, ss. PROBATE COURT. August 25. A.
 ESTATE OF FRANCESCA CAR LEaLIO, late of the Town of Wa terbury. in said District, deceased.
 Ths Administ,rator. having exhib- this Court for allowance, 1t Is
 onDEHrP; Thst Thst the 2oth ..h,s.y d3y of n"s99sr bs A n natSSsnaaa& s ns'oef "t te Probate oiiice in Waterbury, be and the game Is, assigned for a hearing and the Court directs tho Adminls. trator to give notice thereof, by publishing this order in some news paper having. a circulation in said District, and by leaving with, or by maiing in resistered lettefs ad- dressed to each of the persons In- terested. and residing. without the Probate District of Waterbury, copy of this order. all at least ! days before said day of hearing.
 JOHN j. HOWARD, s-s7-it E,lAsk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Legal Notices

DISTRICT OF WATERBURY,, ss.
 A. D. 1oas EsTATh of tHARiEs
 bury, in said District. deceased. {.
 Upon the application of MRS. SHLENA TYRRELfi, ET AL, repre- HentIng that the EKecutrix of the Will of said CHARLES l.. De- BISSCHOp hns dccnased before completing the Administration of said eatntc, and praying that an Administrator c. {. h., d. b. n. be appointed for the purpose of com- pletinE same. as per application on file more fully appears, 1t Is
 ORDERED, That said application Do heard and determined at the Probate Ofilce in Waterbury, in said District, on tho 7th day of Septem- Der, A. D. 1898 at o'clock. In the forenoon (Stnndhrd Tjme), and that notice be given of the pen- dency of said application. and the by publishing this order one time in some newspaper having q clrcu- lation in said District, also by leav- ing with or by mailing in regis- tered letters, postage prepaid from Waterbury, n copy of this order tO all parties interested and residing without the Probate District of Wa terbury on or before the 27th day of August, 19Bs.
 Attesti ..,... ,.....
 MARGUERITE M. FAHY, B-y7-1t Asst. Clerk.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Announcements
Lost and Found

LOST-Black and white Fox Ter fier. Female. Link chain collar. vic. Laval St. Reward. ga South View St.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
Automobiles
yh Auto Springs. Axles. Etc.

KNEE ACTION--Rebushed and re- lined. Coil springs reset. Water bury Auto Spring O., 30 Brown Place.
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288.- -WTIC--HartfOrd..lO4O

M. l2:00--NBC Music Guild. r. M. l2:3O-AIong Gypsy Trails. l:00-Ne"s, Weather, Market Res
 port. 1:20-Agricultural Bulletin. 1:30---"Words and Music" 2:00--Your Host Is Buffalo. 2:30-Program from New York. 3:00-Goldcn Melodies. 3:30-Swingology. 4:D0-Calling All stamp Collectors. 4:15-Girls of the West. 1:30-ltollini Trio. 4:46--Judy and Lanny. 5:00-Green Novelty orch. 5:30--k idoodIers. 5;45-Frank Hawkes. Sky Patrol. G:00--News. e:l5-Fred HoeX Sports Roundup
 Yankee Net. G:30--WrIghtville Clarion. 6:45--"The Art of Living" 7:00--Richard Himbcrs Orch. 7:30-Sports of the Week with
 Jack Stcvens-Yankee Net. 7:45--Iarry Clihton's orch. 8:00-kaltenmeyers Kindergarten. 8:30-Ink Spots. S1b-Barry Mckinley. Baritone. 9.00--America DaDces. 10:00-PrORram from New York. II :00-NeWs. 11I5--Program from New York. 1.30-~Abc Jyman's orch. 12:O0-W Weather Report. A. NJ. 12:02- Erskine Hawkins orch. 12:30--Blue Barron's orch. 1:00-Silent.
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Autos and Trucks For Sale

1884 DODGE 6 WHEEL SEDAN
 STANDARD TAXI co. 2l Park Place Dial 5-li6i
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81 WALNUT ST. Six rooms, 2nd floor. Adults only
 Dial 3-48l7

199 East Main St., rms. heated $3O 282 w. Main St., 3 rms. heated &30 116 N. Main St., rms. heated e30 WALTER H. HART, Inc.
 20 East Main St. Room 33S
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Autos and Trucks For Sale

HERE'S THE PAY OFF
 FOR USED OAR BUYERS
 OPENING
 OF THE
 BRASS CITY
 USED CAR FIX.
 JOHN CREEL, MGR.
 AT
 487 MEADOW ST. TODAY, SAT-, AUG. 27 If you are thinking of buying a Used Car NOW or anytime in the Fall-come in herel We're opening up our used car showroom with a mighty fine selection of TOP VAL UES at BOTTOM PRICES --- and you can buy more automobiles here for your money. Compare and con- vince yourself that from NOW ON the word BUY" in Waterbury is Brass City Used Car Ex. 1886 Chevrolet Coach 1896 Lincoln Zephyr Sedan 1895 Pontiac 6 cyl. Coupe 1895 Ford Touring Sedan 1935 Packard 120 Sedan 1895 Graham Coach 1884 Plymouth Coach 1883 Ford Coach 1893 Chevrolet Coach 1894 Chevrolet Coupe 1883 Dodge Panel 1881 Chevrolet Sedan 1881 Buick Sedan 1881 Ford Conv. Coupe, like new. Our Policy-"Full Value for Your Money"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27
PACKARD

1895 FORD Va Deluxe four-duor Touring Sedan, $325; 1892 Chevro-
 let Sedan, SITS. Owner 27 Home-
 stead Ave. Gall Naugatuck 3-958 evening or Waterbury 4-5634 days.
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Personals
DENTAL PLATES %f
 REPAIRED in 3 hours :. va UP
 CITY DENTAL LABORATORY l61 East Main St Dial 3-8686
Business Announcements

ALL MATTRESSES renovated like new. guaranteed work Sanitary
 Bedding O.. 494 No. Main st. 4-62i7
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CORNER-Ridgewood St., and Wil- low St. 4-roonn and Groom steam heated apartments. Newly redec- orated. Janitor service. Inquire Hutchinson & Hutchinson, 105 No. Main St. Dial 3-4404.
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FOR RENT

FOR RENT One-family, room dwelling. Hot water heat. Garage. 29 Calumet St NUHN and NUHN Al Bank St. Dial 4.2l4g
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For Rent Real Esfate
? Apartments and TenennentS

AT-164 West Main St., , and 1 rooms heated, elevator, janitor service.
 McEVOY'S, INC. 51 West Main St. Dial A-Bll8
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Real Estate For Sale
Houses For Sale

13l6 Thomaston Ave, 2 room house, newly renovated, hot water heat 2 car tile garage. Level lot 100 TOT 1t. Suitable for gas station, fruit market, or used car lot. $5, 800. $500 cash.
 See 1t today D. T. HARRINGTON, Inc.
 Real Estate - Insurance
 Steamship Tickets Al West Main St. Dial 3-3Il2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

ROOMS - l. 2, 3. furn. and light. housekeeping. Ina. Mecca or Ham, mell. 61 Field St. 4-6447 or 4~e046
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Rooms, Board, Hotels

Rooms, Board, Hotels BS Rooms For Housekeeping ROOMS - l, 2, 3, furn. and light. housekeeping. Ina. Mecca or Ham, mell. 6l Field St. 4-6447 or 4Soo46 ---==-===-=zzsezs.z=e=rEzzR= 70 Hotels
 PALACE HOTEL
 Hot and Cold Running water Summer Rates For Rent Real Esfnfe
 ------- ----==-----===-=.------>= 12 Apartments and TenementS AT-164 West Main St., 3 and 1 rooms heated, elevator, janitor service.
 McEVOY'S, INC. 51 West Main St. Dial 4-Bll8
 81 WALNUT ST. Six rooms, 2nd floor Adults only Dial 3-48l7 199 East Main St., rms. heated $3O 282 w. Main St., 3 rms. heated 430 116 N. Main St., 4 rms. heated e30 WALTER H. HART, Inc. 20 East Main St. Room 33S
 FOR RENT One-family, room dwelling. Hot water heat. Garage. 29 Calumet St
 NUHN and NUHN Al Bank St. Dial 4.214g CORNER-R -Ridgewood St., and Wil- low St. 4-roorn and Groom steam heated apartments. Newly redec- orated. Janitor service. Inquire Hutchinson & Hutchinson, 1o5 No. Main St. Dial 3.4404.
  5 Rms.--Scovill St. near s. Elm 5 Rms.-near Walnut St. Dial 4-4370 WOOD ST, 167-f'ive rms. and kit chenette. Hot water heat. All Imp. Ina. on premises.
 "A Business Places For Rent 468 WEST MAIN ST. Store, 18 70, with basement. Park ing place for car at rear door. $45 Loren R. Carter, Il East Main St 70 Vacation Places For Rent BAYV1EW-Deerfield Ave. ' room cottage. August g Oct. 1st. Gall 4-9078.
 Real Estate For Sale
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WOOD ST, 167-f'ive rms. and kit- chenette. Hot water heat. All Imp. Ina. on premises.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-08-27

5 Rms.--6covill St. near s. Elm 5 Rms.-near Walnut St. Dial 4-4370
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Rooms For Housekeeping
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-07-29

and other evidences of his sta!
there.
In l777. the legislature OF
North Carolina had passed laws
providing for confScation Of al
lands owned by those who fought
against the American forces, SC
that after the Revolutionary wal
had ended. and William Mills
dared to venture forth from
his hiding place. he was forced
to seek a new home for his fam
lily.
In his trading with the Indians
and travelling their paths which
led through the Blue Ridge
mountains. Mills must have been
familiar with the lands beyond
his fathers old home on Green
River the day he plodded YEARLY
up the valley to the spring I'M
der the maple. where he laid
aside his pack and became the
pioneer settler IN Henderson
county.
Middle-aged, lame from his
wounds, and with the RESPONSE
bility of large family when he
faced life in the new country,
William Mills established a Won
derful record during the remain
ing years spent in Western
North Carolina.
Until several years after the
Revolutionary war was over, the
entire western part of the state
was portion of Burke and Ruth
erford counties. Much of it had
never been Surveyed-the Swan
nanOa river, through its length,
divided the two counties and be-
yond where that stream enters
the French Broad, near the pres
ent Biltmore. no boundary line
was ever established. In 1892, the
western lands were cut off to
form Buncombe county, and il
has been said of William Mills
that this vast area, SiXty-five
miles wide and a hundred and
sixty long. grew up under his
eve. Little as is known of his ac-
tivities before the time he came
to the Blue Ridge country, his
time after reaching here must
have been we'll taken up in ex-
ploring. 1t is said that he named
Bald Top, Salola, Bear Wallow,
Pilot and Point Lookout. He lived
on the land he acquired at Ed
NEVILLE and Old Fruitland, but
that he had travelled widely in
the Upper French Board Valley
and knew it we'll is evidenced by
the fact that in 1887, grants
were issued to him from the state
for large tracts of land described
as "lying on the river on both
sides of Mills Creek" He built a
house and kept large droves of
cattle on this place, but never
lived there himself.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-07-29
TRADING LOT
drew CROWDS
So YEARS Ago
Cabbage Raising Had Be-
come Major Industry
in County

One Of the chief industries OF
Henderson county thirty ode
years ago was cabbage raising.
This product Of the county was
famed for its fine quality, and
was shipped in immense quaint
ties.
At the opening of the century,
the Southern Railway company
operated two freight trains and
two for passengers each way dal-
". With the development of cab
bage shipping, the freight traffic
from here began to show consld-
cradle growth. and in the height
of the industry from two to ten
cars we're shipped each day.
F. G. Hart was the pioneer IN
this business, and on the block
back of his store on South Main
street there was lot where wag-
ons and teams congregated Tor
unloading their produce, and for
trading. The place was often con-
pested. and at times, large crowds
spent the night in camp there,
waiting their turn to deliver their
load :,
A long row of stalls extended
across one side and end OF the
space, Familiarity known as the
"jockey lot," where teams were
housed over night. 1t was cont
mon thing for half the teams
there at one time to be oxen, a
most dependable means of loco
motive power in those days.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-07-29
UNDERGROUND
STATION WAS
AT BAT CAVE

There are we'll established ira
ditions that during the Civil war,
there was an "underground rail-
way" which ran through Hender-
son county, near Bat Cave, by
which runaway slaves, renegadeS
and liers-out, were piloted on their
Haydock Mclaughlin, a great,
granddaughter of the ''red-coat,
Jacob LYDIA, also taught there for
sometime, and is now an active
member of its congregation.
Saint Peters, just across the
hill from Saint Paul. is the only
parish of the Episcopal church
among the negroes in Henderson
county. One Sunday night, twelve
children of Martin and Ellen
Freeman were baptized, church
organized, and this negro couple
gave ground on which the chapel,
costing $500, was afterward
built.
The times-news. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1927-current, 1938-07-29
William Mills Was First Settler
CAMPED AT FUTURE SITE OF
EDNEYVILLE SHORTLY AFTER
BATTLE OF KINGS MOUNTAIN

Mecklenburg county. He and his
son, William, acquired large
boundaries of land in that sec
tion-which has been estimated
as varying from ten to ninety
thousand acres, on which they
made their home.
Life on the border was not UNI
disturbed-the English agents,
Stewart and Cameron, had arouS-
ed the CherokeeS against the IN
vaderS and their invaSions were
the source of great anxiety TO the
families living among the south
cru foothills of the Blue Ridge.
In private life, Ambrose Mills
was a man OF integrity without
a blot against his character.
Greatly as he had suffered at the
hands of the Indians, through
some influence, about 1878, he
began to give evidence that his
interest and sympathy was with
the RoyaliSt forces; in 1880, he
openly allied himself with Fergu-
sons men. and though well adj
vanced in years. he became the
leader of a band of Tories noted
for their lawlesS plunderingS and
depredations.
After the defeat of Ferguson
at Kings Mountain, Col. Ambrose
Mills. with other captured men,
was tried at BiggerStaff'S. near
what is now Forest City. in Ruth
erford County. Of the twenty
seven who were condemned, nine
were hanged there-Mills. Chit
wood and Wilson being the first
three who. as Allaire said in his
diary died like Romans" Eight
of the bodies were buried at the
place where the hanging took
place, and remained undisturbed
until 1914, when men working
the road there opened some of
the graves.
At the time his father was
captured. William Mills was left
lying on the field at Kings
Mountain. wounded in the heel
and apparently dead. During the
night he escaped and made his
way back into the mountains.
There is an old tradition that he
finally reached Salola Mountain
and there found refuge in a cave
where he remained until peace
came. Travellers through the
mountains a hundred years later
wrote of visiting the cave and
finding bones, charred sticks