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Along! XA??:t*A%LL ? The ?,,,, Way \ Killette /? Most citizens of Duplin have heard Magnolia was once the largest and meat prosperous town in our county. H. Tracy Brown wrote an article on the history of the town of Magnolia in 1955 for the DUPLIN TIMES newspaper. And, according to Brown's article, the town of Mag nolia was once a flourishing com munity. The article appeared in the February 24, 1955 issue of THE DUPLIN TIMES. Along the Way will begin a reprint of that article, "The Town of Magnolia," this week. Please remember as you read, that the article was written in 1955 and a great deal of changes have taken place. The Town of Magnolia Magnolia is located 48 miles north Cf Wilmington on the Atlantic Coast line Railroad in Duplin County, and on U.S. Highway 117 and the Kenansville Delway road. Magnolia has the oldest charter of any town in Duplin County. It was incorporated in 1855 as Stricklands ville. It was first incorporated as Stricklands. This dates back to the 1700s. Absalom Strickland and his wife, Tobitha, and son, Richard Strick land, lived here during the 1700s. They were among the early settlers of this community, and operated the first business, which was a small ' store. Tradition says this was when, and by whom, the name Stricklands was given to this community. Their names are on the earliest records of Duplin County, as early as 1758. Earlier records, having been sent to Raleigh, are not available for in formation. Soon after the town was incor porated the name Stricklandsville, through and by an act of legislation, the name was changed to Magnolia in honor of Miss Maggie Monk, a lady who lived here during her young days. She took great pride in her flowers, and the magnolia trees that grew in her yard. "Miss Mag" as she was called, married Dr. C.H. Harris and moved to Savannah, Ga. To their union two sons were born: P.C. Harris, Major General and Adjutant General of the United States Army during World War I; and Hon. William Harris, who was Commissioner of Education of the United States. "Monk Street" yet honor* the ume at that good family During the 1800* Magnolia was the most important and noted town between Wilmington and Goldsboro, it being on the main route from New Bern to Fayetteville. The latter being an important inland town and slave market, attracted many people from the coast. Therefore, Mignoiia en joyed a flourishing business from travelers. Its hotels were prosperous; one of them was operated by the Monk family; another by the Hannaford family. The latter was a large -ulh side of Main Si., between : A.C.L. Railroad and highway 117. It wu surrounded by stalely elm trees, whose beauty and shade were admired by all who passed that way. This hotel operated a number of years after the Monk family moved from this community and until it was destroyed by fire. The trees which stood nearest also perished in the hot flames. The elms on the street border stood for many years after wards, helping to maintain the beauty of Main St. They also served as hitching posts for the public. One cf these trees was killed by lightning Also, a mule was lulled that was hitched to the tree. Magnolia is surrounded by a soil that is adapted to diversified fann ing. Turpentine was once a great industry. Also, growing cotton. Both were marketed here from a wide area. A turpentine distillery was operated near the site of the present United Methodist Church. Cotton was ginned and sold also. Bulbs and flowers were grown in abundance. They were first grown by the Strickland family, and later by Thomas Rivenbark, and by the late John F. Croom and son, John R. parts of the United States and Europe, Germany and Holland were some of their best customers. Mr. L.M. Sanderson yet grows bulbs on his (arm. Magnolia has been famous for her beautiful flowers, and also for her beautiful and charming girls. Flower growing for market has ceased here. Wilmington has taken that fame from Magnolia. Many of her fairer ses have cast their lot with Wil mington; Magnolia can yet boast of her charming maids. Three crate factories flourished for many years when strawberries were grown on almost every farm. The forests abound in all varieties of timber, which supplied the factories with material. One factory and mill is yet in operation; pulp-wood is loaded daily by Mr. W.H. Hall. This gives a good many employment. A furniture factory did a good business far a number rf years. It was destroyed by fire about 45 years ago, and was not rebuilt. Tobacco is one of the principal g. money crops; almost every farm U grows it. Blueberries are also grown Sweet potatoes are brought and sold here from as far south as Wilmington and north to Goidsboro, including a wide area east and west. Duplin School Menus Sept. 10-14 breakfast In addition to assorted cereals, juice and milk, the following is served: Mon. - pop tarts Tue. - cheese biscuit Wed. - ham biscuit Thur. muffin Fri. - peanut butter bun Lunch Mon. - cheeseburger, chili/beans/ cornbread, corn, french fries, chilled fruit cup Tue. - hoagie sandwich, turkey dressing, roll, peas, tossed salad, ice juicee Wed. fiestada pizza, shoestring potatoes, squash casserole, melon, chicken salad cold plate Thur.,- chick filet sandwich, beef a-roni/cheese roll, corn, cabbage, fruit whip Fri. - seawich, beef stew/rice/roll, vegetables, coleslaw, fruited gelatin Each lunch is served with lowfat chocolate or plain milk. DUPLIN TIMES-PROGRESS SENTINEL Published WeelJy by DUPLIN PUBLISHING CO., INC. Ike Riddlck, Publisher P.O. Box 68 KenansvIIle, NC 28349 Second Class Postage Paid at KenansvIIle, NC 28349 SUBSCRIPTION PRICES Single Copy 11 Cents In Duplin and Adjoining Counties 6Mos.?$1.83 lYr.?$3.66 Outside of Dublin and Adjoining Counties 6 Mos.?$2.35 1 Yr.? $4.70 Outside North Carolina $5.50 per year Hsld Over ? Shows 6 SS o **, g Sun. 1:66, 4, 1 I 6:65 ft 9 Prince A purple rain J Hsld Ovsr - Second Week W ShOws 6:45 ft 9. Sst.ftSun 1:45, 4, U I 6:46.9 ft Clint EsstwOOd Rated R M TIOHTROPE W Shows 6:66 ft 9. Sst.ftSun. 1:65, 4, ft I 6:66 9 bolero B with BO Derek NO One under 17 ft r_r^|. sdmitled | Saturday Matinee - One show Only at ? 1 3 p.m. $2.00 admission 10 all. t I Whaley'S I OPEN 'TIL 8 p.m. FRIDAYS SUPER MARKET Monk Whaley, Owner I ^ I & SATURDAYS Phono 2984646 I WE WELCOME BEUL A VILLE PRICES EFFECTIVE I FOOD STAMP CUSTOMERS we^ menghtto umi,qu,mny SEPTEMBER 6, 7 & 8 ___ ^SiDy'j I BACON $139 I KRAFT I SLICED|j I CHEESE I 12 OZ. $149 IT^^^ESSON? 11 llsl ^2^ I /CE MILK I $109 ? 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