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AURORA IU 11 UN HlLS:EriTR0f IR0N AND m . ar at I S ii.ii . HOlt tGnS I."" ; 5 - f ,;: .r : - RlimOPC i - : I U II HOI tf. ; - - . I 07 - f i,W - are; paid annually V- in M Jam NW1,V Pr;, ' k , Envies. , Fifteen hundred person, are dM" The Largest and Best -Eqmpped r n 1 m - - i - h - nul-lFf and the condition of the' : opera Vw" i. 5 v " 1 i'f , r . Mill in the County. itiv hkhiul,, progressive and pros: ?n- the nber of cotton wills v r ;l? j parous, y Several diurches are within' al- yand in a own that has a lar.e number The Aurora Cotton mills" are situated most a stone's throw of the mills, and ' of manufacturing establishments there in 1111 -r the eastern part oi rsuriington, is. u., on ti.e -mUJI " ic,WuuK,....g,MSIaCi,0, . pao- ic3 to 1S96 by Lawrence since then by Lawrence b. Bin1 . - , . -i t',rm is a. conartnersniD comnosed of Lawrence b. Holt andbia tbree sons, Frwin noiL, jugcue huh, ouu uaw relic0 Holt, jr. ; ;t ;:. Xhe history of the mills is one 4 continuous growth, and progress. In ISS'i the equipment consisted of 2,160 spindles, and 124 looms. Extensive ad ditions were erected in 1889, 1894, '1899, 190G, and 1909. At the present time the equipment of these mills, consists of 17,952 spindles and 749 1 looms, all of whicli machinery is modern and in first .k3 condition, m aaamon to xms a large and complete textile finishing le- partment is operated wth most improv ed napping and starch finishing machin ery for the output of these and other mills in the vicinity. This department has been running since 1900. The Au rora mills were among the. first in the south to successfully operate a private finishing plant. A dyehouse 250x50 contains the most modern equipment for dyein? and bleaching cotton and yarn. "Power is supplied by steam generated by a battery of seven lirge boilers. The convpound condensing engine, . which drives the main mills, delivers 1,000 hpre power to the shafting. The water supply is from a well driven more than 500 iVt deep, and is pumped by com piesspA air into the storaze reservoir. Tis w;iter is absolutely without con famiii;iti r and is used by many people for drinking water, in preference to bot tle! ivi.t from various mineral springs. This w.U! r is conveyed to all parts of t.';e i! mil a number of sanitary poree- lain c! risking fountains have been in :. insuring plenty of pure cool wa- tho operatives, without the -t clanger of infection or con n. Wash basins are also furnished :e cleanliness of the employes. All a ml filth from the mills and dye are carried directly into the city Sl:l i t.r f. r V. : : - 1.,T sewer, tinis doin? awav witn tne ois- u i rji uir inn (i nil u i ic ni,. i& L...7 ent in ti e viciniiv ot a ave orancn. The mill is extremely accessible, be ms less i nan nan a mi e irom tne mis- C3 iness rpntpr or town. i np mill noiisps. nimnerin? eintv-nine. are afiioininrr t ie nulls and are snaced at comfortable r . ' . ,1 o distances anart. There is abundant i snane iurnisnea nv lars'e oalcs. and hnn- drtds of manle trees have been nlanted -, j tii'-.u Liir null i, n I iv.. O . 1 1 1 i. ' till iln ii" t. l-n The matter of fire protection has tie-i; studied most, cnrpfiiliv. . , -1 . iV. Steel tailK eOTlt;! inincr nf) OftO crnllnna nf n-atpr .0 - ill an e ovnti.m or lllll teer turnishpa .. : - uni t 111:111 H riiiuif 1 11 1 1 i" 1 nf H 111.1i' . " f- r- -r mat c sprinklers tcrou:hout tne mm and tn the hnes nf heavv nine which surround th milla and tn which ar connected hudrants. with ample hose 1 to protect every part of the buildings, and village. The fact that insurance is obtained in the Factory Insurance f t i f ! - -v 'v td l ii 1 1 at me iv rv a a. given any cotton mills, as proof that the fire i protection is as near perfect as can pos-1 sihl v he made. In addition to the mill's j OWn r.rp HpnurTmaiit Hjasnrhw1 nrinva o I ... v. . . ui a. t uoa a v. jl . v., I Connection ia maHa with tiba mt.tr mmn 80 til tit- thn f.,11 tnr. nf Vi.V1ir ucient and recently installed municipal waterworks is available at all times. the bnr.cMnsrs are well lighted and ntilatod, and special attention is given Ti Residence ' . " - .. . - - 1 ..4,, rt 4Va li-V. . a , ... I JaTl aunua I1' converted into fine u I- 'tin., flannels , which find l - ; throughout i the "counti uuima j3 IMUVVILKU' into- TinA mnrv'l - iw luinits are on the payro.lsa meir large ; attendances ii,-.:.ir,'";''J, " operatea irom ; . ; f- Tr" ri a V ?T,W Aurora rcills were tlie first in the" . Holt & Sons.,' south Li ftir!iip.v t)i Iiauti aMuU wm.w v , Ac wui , ii vua inwlru.tn i. v j m.s schedule was i adopted September 6, . jTiey -were also the first to re- duca tho hours of labor from eleven to ten hours a day, adopting a sixty-n jar a week 1 schedule on December ' 1, 1902, which. La bn maintained ever since. Vhus it may e truthfully stated that these; mills wtre instrumental in re ducing the hours of labor of thousands of operatives in the south from f twelve to ten liours a day. , : 5 -: : Duriri the quarter of a century tho AM . W - JS V 1 V I proprietors have built up a reputation of impartial treatment and honest deal it ft 11. 1 1 :: i! it vl It I IE The Aurora Cotton Mills. ings to all c en, and to these priaci-pli-s as much as to their otxl manag lrent must be attributed the very sue-c-is&ful hisiriy we have outlined above.. This ?irm a?so own and operates tlie Gem Cotton mills at Gibsonville, N. C, which has also been most sueces-ifuL Its eiuifmcnt consists of C,656 spindle. Florence & Staple and Fancy Grocers Produce and Feedstuff. . The grocery trade is one of the few branches of business in which every man, woman and child is directly in terested, for it caters to all wants of all alike, the rich and the poor, the old and young, colors and sizes, without reference to religious "beliefs or political bias. The grocer is the missionary of home comfort, the apostle -of good cheer, and, above all men, should be homst, just and liberal, for upon him depends the health of the community. In a good location on front street you will find a modern "supply house with a full and complete stock of sta ple and fancy groceries, teas and coffees and canned goods, containing all the leading brands to be found in a first class grocery establishment. Besides this vou can get all kinds of farm pro duce fresh and good and all kinds of feedstufTs. Messrs. Florence & Walker are na tives of Alamance county, living in the splendid northern section. They were j young, thrifty farmers and came here five rears ago and established their dnrs gnH pvprv rlav thPV fnve their . , " - j j o nmara. oHrgntiiop nf thp knn wled cri , .1 e 1 acjUirea on tne iarm dv iiiviug ii.ei ine nest 01 iarm pruaucis in kou itcii- , l r r 1 i. j j t anion. ibj. In the time they have been . -t i i i 1 Walker iXu Zn , "3 and!tfer lTu,in7S5 they were'eotton mill fCtan?, LPr,g Tne of our mot operatives Tbg oanie to Burlington J t 4-lii a anif lAii Thov t are ch members and men of every ' dav henestv integrity and reliability I Sy as esusevery movement ? ney aiways espo use every movement upbuilding their means and influence. They Biorun, mon anA crw1 fifixpna. are Burlington is growing in every lestinclp-e detail New handsom brick buildings from two, lhi'e and four toryM high are springing i p 4arhm oil vminta gw Hio rwtm n)ca "t '" of Col. Eugene Holt, Davis works necessity oe a nrst, class, place where, even the y largest .or smallest piece of machinery can be repaired well uwbile your .wait.",,; f r, , . i 4 . TliA'Tmir Imn .n ir.A.C Trrii- ' . . i iuavuiuc TVVriikO i i n..- . . . done well and sp edilv.J The most deli- cate and ! intricate nieep nf nuchinprir can be carefully mended. Mr. Newlin 1 a. makes a specialty of this work J havinsr i . - - . . ? Decome an expert mechanic by several years experierce in ' the shoos of the famous Ball and Wood engine company. Your machine work is put through with - put. a stop when you need" it. They set up and install all kinds of electri - calf steam, gasoline or farm machinery, no matter how large or intricate. They are widely known for their skill in pat- tern-making, foundry work of all kinds, :ii . 1 1 r-i i ' ! 1 1 steel and iron forgings and brass cast ings. They handle piping 1-8. to six inches, fittings, valves, checks, and nip ples, all ready at all times. They have a splendid plant, well and thoroughly equipped, on WTorth street, established two years ago. Mr. Newlin's expert workmanship and " wide experi ence and the skill of his employes, have won for the firm a. broad, thriving and increasing trade. They . do thorough work and their prices are right. v - Mr. Newlin is a. native of Alamance county and -is : a young man. He is a member of the Christian church , and is a Mason, it He is a good, energetic cit izen. He has built up more than a local business and merits credit for his work. Hall Dealers in Groceries : Tie above gentlemen'; are live and. pushing grocers alive to the wants of their customers,- and pushing for new trade. Their prices are the - lowest ! and goods equal, to the best. ' They always strive to. please- by courteous treatment and prompt delivery of goods, and -their present good .trade is the result -of this careful and strict business-like' dealing with customers. ." ; . y r' Hall Brothers are headquarters '. for country produce and have - .the reputa-r tion of paying the farmer:; jut; a little more for his produce than many" other firms. Tteir stock is complete with all the standard goods usually carried in a first class establishment, high grade teas, and coffees, canned goods in end less profusion,-including feedstuffs, veg etables and fruits. They supply their customers with the very best eatables at the most reasonable prices. The Hall Brothers, Messrs. W. R. and 1. c, are names 01 una ,,n loaf Afarph when thev establisned to n destiny with- its future. They .ell goods upon their merit and quality, Honest representations and square deal- r . . MliJin thia ; IDS IS lC puilV-jr vuav O new firm. K -j Both gentlemen are esteemed for their eortrct living, and respected for their ! honorable business relations with their fellow men. " big 2j ounce big of Golden Qr,un Sm king Tobawo for five centi r r-w" -Vt' v : - 1 't2 Street. 1 ... .i :li if ' Brothers THE WORKMAN ; ; PsraGJipsE. v E. E. Workman, Proprietor. " ' In this edition devoted ' to Burling ton's business: men who - have, contrib- ufid to our reputation and standing as a trade center .for a large, territory we take pleasure in mentioning the above firm as contributing .much to that. end. In. a county, that has half a dozen towns and twenty-five, manufacturing villages as ours nas mere is necessarily; much printing . and publishinj to be done. And the , Workman Printing House has , for the' past ten yeais done a flourishing business. -, Mr. Workman's job ; printing is known in , every office . and .business house in , the county, and , it is . known and esteemed for its excellence and ixood style and eood value. X Two years of this ten Mr. Workman " spent in Charlotte, but he recently came back to the town of . his birth and now . has a large and snlendSdly equipped ' printing and publishing establishment, j Air. Workman prints letter heads, bills, circulars, advertisements of all kinds, catalogues and pamphlets, cards, invita tions and everything in the job line. His work' is done , with good taste, neatness and despatch. , His prices are as low as the lowest and he gives good hon est values. He employs, six men, and often baa t.n wnrlr nvpr "hrinra tr fill j orders. He is the contracting printer Jof the Burlington News, and here his good wur&mauauip is seen. In connection with this, he is the lo cal manager of the Burton System and does extensive outside advertising, own ing dozens of billboards in prominent places in the county. His place of bus iness is on Spring street. , It is equipped with the latest and best patent folders, cylinder press, improved job presses, all run by electricity, and his type and dis play ornaments are the latest and neat est and best. Mr. Workman is a native of Burling ton, and a young man. He is square and fair in his business methods and honest and reliable as a citizen. W. E. HAY. Ladies and Gents Furnishings This age is a progressive one, and energy, enterprise and economy are the three modern guides to success. The best results of these three elements are a perfect conformity to the wants of the public and a price within the univer sal limit of these wants. This requires observation and thorough business tact. The success of the firm of W. E. Hay fully attests the appreciation of these qualities by the public. The two spacious stores owned and occupied by ,Mr.; Hay have a frontage of 75 feet on Front street, and are two of the handsomest stores in " the city. In the front are handsome show win dows always' artistically arranged, in the middle a large. skylight, and in thi rear are also windows,; thus admitting a perfect flood of light. Mr. Hay has been merchandising here twenty-two years, and is thus one of our oldest and ' best established firms. He goes himself each season to the northern markets and elects the best goods and values he can find, and his long experience in buying gives the cus tomers the advantage, of getting as good bargains and values here as they could in New York city. It is safe to assert that nowhere else in the city can there be found a more carefully assorted, betr ter selected or better arranged stock than Mr. Hay carries. - His line includes silks, satins, dress goods," laces,, embroideries, ladies' fur nishing goods, gents' furnishings, ladies', men's and children's ready-made suits. hatSj caps, shoes, hosiery and notions, linen and white goods, woollens and .flannels, cloaks, curtains, shades, "trunks, valises, guitars, banjos, etc., etc. It is indeed a revelation to make an inspec tion" of the profusion of . fabrics, novel ties, colors, stades and designs com prised under the name of dress goods. Just now they are showing their new fall selections. The department of gents' suits, hats, shoes, and furnish ings is very complete and comprehen sive. The millinery department is not the least of Mr, Hay's well-filled lines. A milliner from Atlanta, assisted by competent clerks, produces the very prettiest and mcst stylish creations to delight the heart of woman. A large stock of hats in all colors, shapes, sizes, and prices and .a wide variety of .jJJg,. the 9C for her delectation and selection Mr Hay is assisted by several clerks both ladies and gentlemen, who are - o .. . -i:4. Known iar ai:a wiae ior iueir geuiautv and polite and courteous attention, to the wants of the customers. Prices are .always consistently low, with the well- Known quality oi gooas. . - jur. iiay is a native oi xsonn Caro lina, a Burlingtonian by adoption for the past twenty -five years. He is pres ident of the Burlington Lumber com pany, director in the Alamance Insur ance and Real Estate company, stock holder of Loan and Trust company, and enthusiastic Sunday school and phumh worker in the Front street Meth odist church. He is known far and wide for his large contributions to ; worthy causes He is a sterling business man and an honest; upright . citizen. F. L. WILLIAMSON CQ. Wholesale Grocers. In a city that has as many retail grocery stores as Burlington a whole sale store is not only a convenience, but a positive necessity. And Burling ton is extremely fortunate in haying one of the largest, best and most up-to-date firms of this kind- in the state in the magnificent establishment of the F. L. Williamson Company. ' This company was established on a small scale twelve years ago by Messrs. F. L. and J.rW. Williamson, but iVhas since assumed remarkable proportions. To find ' its duplicate one must search the larger cities. In 1902 to more suc cessfully conduct their large operations, the company, was' incorporated under its present style, with a capital stock 1 of $100,000, with Mr. F. L. Williamson president, making the company one of the strongest in the country,' and mak- ing it in the forefront of the most suc cessful ; , t - ;The company owns ' and occupies two Targe, handsome two-story brick stores, rne 4 fronting; faeh oniDavisand; Worth streets in the midt of th? business sec tion. They have a floor space of 25,000 square i feet. One of the stores is so spacious .that it has a driveway through it. Their stores are spacious, well lighted, i and ; equipped with modern im provements such as elevators, etc. Eight men are employed, and two of these travel t all over this section taking or- uers tor ineir gooas. - " ; ' They ; are commission - merchants and manufacturers' agents, keeping on hand a large and complete stock of groceries and all supplies that are sold in coun try stores. They buy all goods in car load lots and often get several cars at once. They are careful to get only the freshest, purest . and best groceries and supplies, and thus they can supply the retail trade with the best values. The. proof that they give good goods, splendid values and low prices lies in their large and ever-increasing trade. -H . The active management of this mam moth establishment r devolves upon the president, Mr. Williamson, and the sec retary i and treasurer, Mr. Baker. : Mr. Williamson is one of the town's fore i"WDl' Fiwgieuv uuBiuetjs men. sxc nas always been identified with every public movement for the promotion of th town's interests. He is a native of the are the best brands of flour produced ' county, and has been on the board of and the demand for the splendid pro city aldermen. He is one of the leading ducts of the mills is so great that they members of the Episcopal church. He Are compelled to operate steadily the is a director m the Alamance Loan and year around. Every sack of flour finds Trust Company, and president of the s a ready market in this section. Wheat Williamson Manufacturing eompany, and corn are brought directly' from the and one of the proprietors of Saxapa- farmrs of this section and the highest haw Cotton mills. His magnificent resi- possible market price is paid to the pro dence, which is nearing completion on ducers. Davis street, will be one of the hand-1 The owner, Mr. S. M. Hornaday, is somest in the county. : : ' ever on the alert to ; take advantage of Mr. Baker is a native of . eastern Car- every discovery that will in the least ohna, but since his residence here, he tend to keep its product up to the high has thrown his heart and influence into est standard, or facilitate in its manu everything for the upbuilding of. the facture. Mr. Hornaday purchased the town. : He has aided very materially piant 0f the Burlington RoUer mills, and m making a successof the business. assumed its management with the de- Both men are genial and upright and termination to maintain the splendid popular in financial, church and social reputation of the mills. How well he circles. They are two of the town's ha a rhpppMp1 pan h ahnvm Kir tha J. S. ICAGEY. Jewelry and Repair Shop. - J In cities - that have reached the im portanoe that Burlington has assumed the jewelry trade is a remunerative one, and there " is a great "demand for competent and reliable jewelers and re pairers. . Among the number who are thus engaged in our city we must men tion Mr. J. S. Kagey, who has been in the business here for two years. In this , time he has won a good custom. Before going in the business for himself he was with one of our jewelers as a repairer. He is known far and wide for his skill in this line. He can re pair perfectly the most delicate piece of jewelry or the most intricate mech anism of watches. His engraving is un excelled. Mr. Kagey is a native of Rockingham county, Va., but came to Burlington three years ago and has rapidly grown into tne favor of everybody. He is a leading member of the Christian church, and an Odd Fellow. He is an honora ble and successful merchant and a popu lar gentleman. C. M. HORNER. Dealer in General Mercl andise Loca'ed on Webb Ave. With' a stock indicating experienced buying ability and in store quarters to be commended' for their neatness of arrangements, the C. M. Horner estab lishment, located on Webb avenue, keeps constantly before the public the most reliable and satisfactory buj ing op portunities for many of life's necessi ties: The stock carried comprises choice collections of canned and bottled goods, extracts and spices, teas and coflees, bakers' light goods and breakfast foods, soaps and laundry supplies, cigars and tobaccos, and all the staple articles in the grocery line. There are also dry lods, notions, shoes and furnishing goods departments which are made up of the latest and best values on the market in lines of goods that anticipate all. ordinary neec's His lenders in saoes are the justly celebrated Skreemer and Biltnte lines, and he makes a specialty f "is n adf to older and g taiantf;s a perfect fit. Mr. Horner is a native of Person coun-. ty, ar.d established his present busin?s five years ago. He is a member of the Masonic order, respected in business and social circles and a firm believer in the material growth of Greater Burlington. By strict attention to business and by dealings that have won r-ort-d . has made progress from year to year, adding new stock and providing for the public a convenient and reliable source of ' supply for their needs. : Honorable in all, transactions he is thus an honor able merchant and worthy citizen. Kite Snuff k god for the .nerve0 Residence of Mr. W. K. . f - ' .' " ' . . t- - . . ' t i ' -t . . - :. .,' "- V - - . . . -' . -'..' . . . .." 4 .: . ..... 1 ....f. " ' - 3 - THF niYIF DftI I CD Mil I 0 - lluLLLii miLLd. Truly A Hon? Industry Managed and Gnducted by Home : ine aoove namea mms nave piayea an important role in developing the ag- ri cultural resources of Alamance county" and that they are destined to splay . a still larger part is evidenced by- the fact that - new ' machinery is now .being ' in stalled which will make it a model milL These mills are a large t contributor to '' the' commercial prestige of our city. The ; building, which stands' by the h railroad,' near the depot, was erected some 1 ten " years ago, is three stories high and es pecially strong. The new machinery ia" mo uioat iiupruveu luiuwn to tne mm mg art. . The mills have a capacity of 100 bar- ? rela wr' Hair anil tp ; a marlrat. fn-r a broad section up and down the railroad, and throughout the country - surround- 5 in or. T.hp nirio Rpaf unri Wliito T.ilv growing "demand ' for its product. specialty is made "of custom work. Mr. Hornaday is a consistent member "of the" Methodist Protestant chuch, a member of the city school board, a di- rector in the Alamance Insurance and, Real Estate company, .the Alamance Loan and Trust company, and belongs to the Pytfcian order. He is respected for his honorable business methods, his integrity as" a citizen, and his willing hand is always ready in promoting the public weal. He is one of our safest and most progressive business men. Misies Morrow & Bason Exclusive Milliners. . No part of a lady's apparel is of more importance, or plays a larger : part in making her appear well dressed than; the hat she wears. No one can make a success of the milinery trade unless she. is possessed of correct tastes, as ; no lady will patronize her.. The eminent . success which has attended the estab lishment of the above ; ladies since its inception nine years ago is a sufficient evidence of their adaptation for the bus iness. One only needs to go into -their handsome store on Main street and see the eight milliners employed, busy at their work, to understand what a large " and good custom they enjoy. The owners . themst Ives go each sea son to tie markets of Baltimore, Phil-; i.-lnVa find Npw York and with the utmost care and taste select their hats and trimmings with an eye single o f beauty,, style and value. They . never 1-rinqr back a stock valued , at less than r $3,0f0. They never employ assistants who a re incompetent, but give their -personal supervision to all details of the work. These young ladies who as sist are very court eovs. And agreeable to all who enter the store, whether they are i)voeT)oc! live purchnsers or not. Tte fall stock, which is just opened, comprises all that is fashionable . in the " line of millinery, hats and bonnets of all shapes and designs, flowers, plumes, ' tips, velvets, ribbons, and other milli- ncrv trimmings. They secure a head 1 1 i , t n miner eacn season irom tne north wno is up on the very latfst. modes ami. styler. In connection wi'h the nilliery store is a dresstvakir-j department in charge of Mrsr ( rnfton. who has had it in charge frr tie past three years. They garsnteo not only prompt attention, pTftet fit and good style, but,; their "'ices nrt right and ' the?r work satis factory. 'i-ss Arorrow and Bison are two of our most estimable young ladies, 'and tveir business sagacity ard executive abili ' y place . thm in the : front ranks of h,"8e ensfased in mercantre pursuits. Thfjr natural tastes for. snnerior decor-rk- revrer them esp'Hjfa1 proficient in te business ii which they are en-; ga'n'd. They are both natives of Alamance county, and have spent ; their lives in Burlinpton. Mrs. Crafton, . while she .tils from Richmond, Va., has identi .M erself with us and has made many friends by her frank manner, and pleas ing address. The quality and style of her work are irreproachable.- . Holt, Webb Avenue.
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