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Building On Main Street Will Be Held Friday £staUi^ed Here About Ten Yeiare Astraokt Has Made Rai^ IhfOKresB A. TONES.IS OWNER ItUUubT Gives Patrons a S^endid Servioe and Now BlodenUv Equinied The Wll'kes iiantifidrr, estab lished her® ten years ago by J. A. Jones, is ooenpying its new and attractire home on Main tsUeet opi>oeHe, the Forest Fur- wvj||Company. and manager nawjre WnSes Laundry, came to North WSlkesboro frrm Darie county in 1926, at which time he entered the laundry business and established his plant at the rear ol The Wilkes Milling Company. Mr. Jones whs successful in the laundry business to such an extent that the business outgrew Its quarters and as a conse quence of this situation Mr. Jones began early this year to plan for the erection of a mod ern laundry plant. The new laundry building is of brick construction with three floors. On the ground floor are the offices and the finishing de partment. The washing machines and other necessary equipment are placed on the other floors. Several thousands of dollars wsre expended in building and equipment in order that North Wilkesboro and vicinity might have a laundry at a convenient place with the^ most modern equipment. When he moved from the old location Mr. Jones pur chased new machinery and other equipment for th© plant. In erecting the building prac tically all material waa purchas ed locally and local labor was used throughout. Ben Estes was employed as foteman in the con struction work. Brick and hardware for the entire building was furnished by the Jenkins Hardware Company while the wood materlale, in cluding windows, doors and lum ber used in the Interior waa pur chased from the Wilkesboro Manufacturing Company. A boil er and other steel products were purchased through E. V. Wil liams, well known machinist here. In an Interview yesterday Mr. Jones pointed out that by buy ing all materials for his new building here he was helping to build North Wilkesboro and this vicinity and that he was a firm believer in trading at home, al though he could have purchased some of his materials out-of- town at a slight saving in dollars and cents. Cooperation with his patrons is the secret of Mr. Jones’ suc cess in business here, as is shown by the fact that during the de pression he lowered prices on laundry work, notwithstanding there was no other laundry and no competition. On the occasion of the open ing of the laundry in new, more convenient and more commodi ous quarters, Mr. Jones stated that he wished to express his ap preciation for the patronage re ceived at the old plant and pledged continued high class service in the new location. In rdgard to visitors the man ager of the Laundry stated that he welcomes visitors at the new plant, especially the ladles of the Wilkesboros. He asks the ladies to visit the laundry and see how their clothes are han dled and cared for throughout every process of laundry work. Mr. Jones retains the person- ell of the old plant. Including Grady Hayes, who has been an employee of the laundry since its establishment, and his son, Norris Jones, both of whom will work on the outside calling for and delivering laundry. Delivery service is maintained throughout the Wilkesboros. BROWN LUMBER CO. FURNISHES LUMBER TO LAUNDRY HERE The Brown Lumber Company, owned and operated by Pressley E. Brown, furnished a part of the lumber used in the erection of the new building now occu pied by the Wilkes Laundry. On the occasion of the open ing of the Laundry in the new building Mr. Brown commends Mr. J. A. Jones, the owner, for his progressiveness and con gratulates the firm. The Brown Lumber Company manufactures al.l grades of fin ished lumber — interior trim, flooring, celling, weather board ing, door and window facing, and is always able to fill any order for rough lumber for any use. Vast quantities of lumber are purchased by Brown Lumber Company each year and is manu factured into building materials to meet all demands. This firm also carries a full slock of bee supplies. Manager Of North Wilkesbcwo Insurance Agency Issues Statement ^ Read Journal-Patriot Ads. On the occasion of the open ing of The Wilkes Laundry In new and modern qnartoijs, J. B. Williams, manager of the Ttorth Wilkesboro Insurance Agency, Issued the following statement of congratulations. Insurance on the new building and equipment is carried through the agency which Mr. Williams represents: "North Wilkesboro citizens should congratulate Mr. J. A. Jones, owner of the Wilkes Laundry, who has Just complet- edi and is now occupying his new building On ‘‘B’* Street, and has one of the most up-to-date steam laundries in the state of North Carolina. No city or town has a better equipped laundry than Is now serving this community. The larger cities, of course, have a larger laundry, but as stated, no better, and in appreciation of this splendid plant our citizens should patronize this laundry which will not only give sanitary laundry facilities, but it will not be as expensive. to have your laundry done in a steam laun dry as it will to have it done at your home or send it out to the wash woman. We believe in boosting home, industries of all types. We believe in trading with the home merchant always where it is possible to do so and We practice what we preach. We congratulate Mr. J. A. Jones on his fine accomplishment in giv ing to the people of North Wil kesboro and vicinity the fine steam laundry that he has just completed.” Manteo, Roanoke Island, Aug. 13.—With the governors .of North Carolina and Virginia heading a list of distinguished honor guests, and a program of events every day, Roanoke , Is land Is this week, August 12-19, celebrating the 360th annivers ary of the birth of English drill- zation in America, the arrival, in 1584, of the Amadas and Bar- lowe Expedition. Governor George C. Peery, of Virginia, and Governor J. C. B. Ehringhaus, of North Carolina, will join together on Saturday, August 18, In paying tribute, on the 347th birthday of Virginia Dare, the first child born to English parents In America, to the men and women of those firs: three expeditions, begin ning with that of Amadas and Barlowe, in 1584, and ending, so tragically with the “Lost Col ony” In 1687. On Friday, the 17th, the American Legion will sponsor Boat Races on Manteo Bay, and on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. In a tremendous amphi theatre being especially con structed on the shore at Fort Raleigh will be given a Histori cal Pageant of Roanoke, produc ed by the Harrlngton-Russell Studios, portraying the coloniza tion period, from 1584 to 1687. For almost SO years the birth day of Virginia Dare has been an occasion for celebration on the Island, but this year It will be of greater significance, for it will be held at the new Fort Raleigh, restored, throngh the aid of Emergency Relief Funds, as a replica, as nearly as pos sible, and on the same site, of the Fort where Virginia Dare iteiid For Sundry BnMii|[ Aged ^ Lady Baptised In Chair At £iid Of Rodk Crecdk Ee^val Local Firm Has Large Stock Hardware And 08^ BuOding llaiiiAff- Snceessfnl Meeting HeM At Rock Creek Baptkt Ckiueh Last Week One of the unusual features of the revival meeting held at Rock Creek Baptist church last week was the baptism of an aged lady, near 80 years old. She was so feeble that it was necessary for her to be seated in ordtsr for the baptismal rites to be given. The meeting, which was one of the most successful held at the church in some time, was conduct ed by the pastor. Rev. L. B. Mur ray. 'There were a number of ad ditions to the church by letter and 16 by baptism, which was held Sunday. The revival was in prog ress throughout last week. QUESTION AND . ANSWER Jnestion: Is it too earif to cut lespedeza for hay? * Answer: Lespedeza should be cut for hay when It is in full bloom or when It attains a height of 15 Inches. To wait longer will injure the quality through loss of the lower leaves. The usual dates for cutting are from August^Ji- to September 1 for the Korean variety and from August 15 to October 1 for other varieties. The crop will Make enough second growth to re-seed the land if cut early. was born, and whence so myster iously disappeared, the Lost Colony. A. large quantity of the terial used in the new etruotnrn ^ now occupied by the WUke« Laundry was famished by the Jenkins Hardiware Company, one of the largest furniture stores to be found In this section of the state. The local firm supplied the pipe fittings, roofing, hardware, brick, lime, cement, pipe and and the plumbing and plumbing' fixtures used in the constraetloB of the building. By supplying the various materials needed in the constructio;! of this new building It is shown that the store is in position to give prompt delivery on everything in the hardware line needed in the course of erection of a modem home, business house, or factory. The Jenkins Hardware Com pany carries an immense stock of merchandise, utilizing for dis play a three-story building on Main Street and several ware houses for storage. The firm em ploys a sales force that gives prompt and courteous service to ail customers. If you need anyihlng In the hardware line, the management of the firm will appreciate n visit from you. Plucked In A Flash At Gainesville, Ga., a hen cov ering her brood of biddies during a storm was plucked clean' bolt of lightning. The hen 'Vas otherwise unharmed and her chicks were unhurt. We Cordially Invite the Public, and Especially Our Patrons, To Attend the Formal Opening of Our Modem TOMORROW... Friday, August 17th w An Appreciation Our Laundry Viegan operation in North Wilkesboro on January 12, 1925, in a modest way. Business was slow, and we have .had our part of the ups and downs . . . mostly downs. Yet we did not become discouraged because we believed in the com munity and in the people among whom we had cast our lot. Soon things looked brighter . . . more people became convinced that the Laundry could do the clothes better . . . our business grew and more equipment was added from time to time. Today we are housed in a modem brick structure where we are not cramped for room. The very latest in laundry equip ment has been installed. We are ready to give a Laundiy Service second to none in the state. But. . . we give our patrons all the credit for the success we .have attained. Had we not enjoyed the generous patronage and received the loyal support of our friends, we could not have made the progress w'e have made. So to one and all, we want to extend our gratitude and appreciation for all the patronage that has been given us in the past, and we hope we will merit a continuance of it in the futui-e. The Wilkes Laundry . By J. A. JONES, Owner. Tomorrow, we observe the formal opening of our new Laundry. We want you, our patrons and friends, to come to see us. It will be a pleasure to show you what we have done in order to give you the best Laundry service in the history of our business. Again we cordially invite you! Reasons Why You Should Support the Laundry 1, It is equipped to thoroughly cleanse your clothes. 2. It is more sanitary to have your washing and ironing done at the faundry than in the wash-woman’s home. 3. Our modem equipment is not as hard on your clothes as the old-time wash woman. 4. You will find the ironing is more satisfactory. 5. When you support the laundry you help to increase the local payroll: 6. The laundry helps you support your schools and other pub lic institutions by payment of taxes. 7, You will find the laundry the most convenient way to solve, your washing problem. 8. You may depend on prompt delivery of the clothes to your door. 9. Your clothes are cared for by people who have had years of experience in the laundry business. 10. You will find prices charged most reasonable in every in stance. The J. A JONES, Owner North IR^esboro, N.%
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