There is no citizen of the Melville village more respected than Old Uncle Vance Jarrell, namesake of the State's beloved governor, and a Civil War veteran. He is the trusted night watchman of the mill, and also the best fiddler and dancer in the entire community, even if he is up and around seventy. Uncle Vance works from Saturday noon until Monday morning, and though advanced in years he keeps awake during that time. In order to keep awake and for passing the time away, he takes his trusted fiddle with him to work. During the night watches his soothing notes may be heard, and there is hardly an evening passes that some one is not hovering near the mill listening to his music. President Love once made the trip there from his home in Lincolnton, taking his family along to enjoy the old man's entertainment. These mills are under the active management of C. Rudisill, who holds the position of secretary and treasurer of the former mill and treasurer of the latter. Harrelson is secretary of the Howell Mill. Rhyne are president and vice- president, respectively, of both mills. More than $2. 50,0. There are 7,5. 00 spindles and the product is cotton yarns. Howell of Cherryville, the organizer of the mill. The products of this mill are yarns, warps, skeins and tubes. Bungalows are being built in both villages, and the former cottages have been improved. Sewerage also is being installed, and this will bring the homes up to the highest standard of modern conveniences. Dear Richard, the entire Edelman family, My sincere condolences to you all. I am very sorry to read the news that Dan has passed away. He never gave up, he was always. A very important VCC dated four cylinder London to Brighton (1904) Fernand Charron, Leonce Girardot & Emile Voigt were racing motorists who opened one of the first.
No rent is charged, but one finds also the usual . Rudisill adopted the plan of receiving money from the help and paying them interest. Sarah Beam, was one of the regular depositors. Then came a time when she called for her money to make an investment. Ballard is superintendent of both mills. He is a practical mill man and knows the business from the lowest job on up, for he has worked at them all, starting in when he was a mere boy. He has been living in Cherryville as superintendent for the past sixteen years. Doffer Boys Please Read. Rudisill, who doffed for five years, working 1. He was paid the munificent sum of 1. He hac filled also all the other jobs in the mill, and today he is secretary and treasurer of three mills, the other one being the Rhyne- Houser Manufacturing Co.'s mill, just completed. Some of the Homes of the People at the Cherryville and Howell Mills.- -Bottom right, that of Secretary and Treasurer C. Rudisill; who started as a doffer at 1. In that little industrial plant, sheltered by a range of the Blue Ridge mountains, one finds a spirit of co- operation between employer and employed- -a spirit that has engendered peace and contentment in the hearts of the people. Thus, being a happy people, contented and knowing they will always get a . One finds also that rare quality in human traits- -gratitude. There are many stories of how the mill managers did all they could when their people were stricken, but a little different story comes to light here. In addition to furnishing nurses, and taking care of their homes by employing servants to do their work, a vacant house was turned into a community kitchen. Here several cooks were employed and meals served to each family in the village. Practically all of them were sick. A nurse was sent around before each meal and a list of the things the sick people wanted was taken and the food prepared accordingly. All expenses were paid by the company. These are furnished with the fine water supply of Marion. Electric lights are being installed. Last spring about 1. There are between 3. Last year the people raised more than 1. They kept so many hogs that it was out of the question for them to be housed in the village. Hence, the idea originated with Mr. Cross to build a row of pens, up- to- date and sanitary, The same course is followed with the cow stalls. They are built just outside of the village and adjoining the pasture. With this arrangement, the village is kept far more sanitary. Very little sickness is known, and during the flu epidemic only two persons were lost. Since that time, it has not lacked for help. While the mill is outside of the corporate limits of the town, it is situated within a half mile of the city. Hudgins of Marion was made president, and George C. Conley is vice- president. Homes, Church and School at Cross Cotton Mills, in the Mountains of Western North Carolina at Marion. Oakland Cotton Mills. Newberry, S. This mill and village were built during the year 1. The site of the mill and village is high and well drained, and an avenue of oaks leading from the entrance through the property is of striking beauty. Hunt, one of Newberry's prominent business and professional men, who has continued as president and treasurer of the mill since organization. Under his able administration the mill has attained assured financial success and a reputation for high standards of living among its operatives. The policy of the management has been liberal, as is evidenced by the continued improvements during the past few years. All the dwellings are equipped with sanitary indoor toilets and electric lights, which are furnished free of current cost to operatives and the dwellings are furnished free of rent charges. Deep well water, showing unusually pure analysis, and good drainage, are conducive to the splendid record of good health enjoyed Oakland Mill Homes. Oakland Mill Homes. Near the center of the village is a fine union church building, erected by the company for the use of the residents of the village. The management is planning a new school building, modern in every respect, to be erected and ready for the next school year. Digby, superintendent, and his efficient assistants: H. Thompson, overseer of spinning; E. Waits, overseer of carding; C. Rickard, overseer of cloth room; and H. Carlisle, master mechanic. The Oakland Mill Boarding House. Exposition Cotton Mills Atlanta, Ga. A Village Street, Exposition Cotton Mills. An Entrance from Marietta Street to Exposition Village These mills have been in successful operation for more than 3. With the exception of a short time during 1. At the close of this exposition the entire property of the Exposition Association was bought by some of Atlanta's leading financiers and business men, and the organization of the mill was effected. It has always been operated by a local board of directors, all of whom have always been Atlanta citizens, thus in close contact with the management and help. This policy has prevented any labor troubles or dissatisfaction. There are a large number of employes who have been with the mill since its organization, and a pension fund takes care of those whose services have been regular and of sufficient duration. This condition exists because of the policy of co- operation and fair dealings with the employes,- -also because of the advantages of living in the biggest and best city in the South. It offers to its citizens the best churches, best schools, best hospitals, best water, best theatres, and best neighbors in the country. In the mill they find good running all- white work and excellent pay. There is always something interesting and entertaining going on in the city of Atlanta. Marietta Street Cottages of Exposition Cotton Mills. Portion of Original Fair Building, now Used as a Weave Room. Proximity Mfg. C. Proximity Cotton Mills White Oak Cotton Mills Proximity Print Works The Proximity Manufacturing Company of Greensboro, N. C., has done more than produce the best denims on the market: It has developed character in its employes through the splendid welfare and educational work. The mills are the pioneers in welfare work, and the school facilities are among the best in the country. The White Oak school was the first in the state to adopt domestic arts as a part of the courses. They were built by the Cone brothers. The name of the late Ceasar Cone is known wherever cotton manufacturing is known, not only as a great manufacturer, but as a man who did a wonderful work for his employes. Since his death two brothers, Bernard M. Cone and Julius Cone, have been elected president and vice- president, respectively. Herman Cone, son of the late Ceasar Cone, is treasurer, and J. Hardin retains his former position as secretary and general superintendent. It is through this department that Proximity and White Oak denims are sold all over the world. In fact, a long story could be written about each department of it; and there are many. Practically everything that can be done to make the lives of the employes better, both as to Proximity Kindergarten Children. Homes are attractive, with modern conveniences and shrubbery and flowers. Some new stucco bungalow have been recently completed at White Oak that are the last word in the way of homes for textile workers. Streets are laid off and planted by an artist, with shrubs from the company's nursery. She has assistants in the way of teachers for domestic arts, nurses, music teachers and other workers for carrying on one of the best up- to- the minute organizations anywhere. One of the remarkable things about the whole scheme is the . They select their own debaters, and their subjects for discussion, and discuss them as college- breds; and the management and welfare department are invited as . Under his efficient management the company has continued in successful operation for seventeen years. The present officers are: J. Fortune, vice- president; R. Steele, secretary and treasurer; R. Whatley, superintendent. However the company has not accepted the natural advantages as sufficient. The mill building is sanitary and well ventilated, and has a complete steam heating system. Flower beds beautify the grounds, and the Some La. Fayette Cotton Mill Girls at Play. There is an ample playground connected with the welfare, or club, house, equipped with every up- to- date playground appliance for the pleasure of all our people. Miss Louise Milam will have charge of the welfare work, and The Mill Village Streets are Kept Clean and Neat.
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