Graniteville Factory Chiefs Praise President Hickman
A detailed visit to Graniteville Manufacturing Company reveals President and Treasurer H. Hickman guiding a turnround from debt to growth. Superintendent T. H. Rennie, secretary Samuel Giles, and factory foremen discuss strong machinery, water power, and planned improvements as the mill, with 683 looms and 500-600 workers, resumes robust operation and stock value rises.
Graniteville Factory Prominent Local Leaders Featured
Native South Carolinian Mr. Win A Giles has long served as bookkeeper. The Graniteville mill community honors foremen and clerks including Mr. W. Millburn Master Machinist, Mr. G G Berry weave room chief, and Mr. Tillman Faulkner overseer. The article praises loyalty, long service, and sound conduct among operatives, with notes on the town's schools, library, churches, and civic groups. It closes by celebrating the factory's impact and a day of reflection with a community dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Gites
Abbeville County
Wit
Graniteville Manufacturing Company
Jas. J. Gales
Maminelales
Ware Keaper
G. G. Berry
Lewiston Maine
Vanecluse
Granivville
Graniteville
Enterprise Mul
Augusta
MIM
Deana
Noconnl Land
Rennie
Granstevilly
Hib
Madison
Fry
Tendant
JF. Baker
South Carolina Railroad
T. P. Cook
Einhance
Renale Sud Ia
Graniteville mill notes and regional improvements in Vaucluse
The report visits Graniteville Manufacturing Company sites at New Newkes in Vaucluse and Charles Street where disruptions from a past explosion affected buildings. It highlights overseers Berry and Kenovie, improved cloth grades, and ongoing enhancements. Visitors from Aiken and Johnston call on mills and share favorable impressions of the town and its operatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varcoursie
Graniteville Manufacturig Company
Noukes Ab Vaucluse
Jubilee Hil
Charels Street
Giranitevile
G. G. Berry
T. H. Kenovie
Daguch
Berry
Lui
Chaniteville
Thompson
Joseph Murray
Jordan
Williams
L. Qui-rley
Asken
Nahing
Aiken
Edgefield
Ridgefield
W. d. Fluid
WS. Mobley
Mack
Johnston
Mobley
Latimer
Hulet
Allie Striae
Phipranv
Fortunate Discovery Aboard Captain's Vessel
A captain named Coleman and his crew suffered coughs and sleeplessness until Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption provided instant relief. The remedy eased chest distress and helped family members at sea, becoming a standard household remedy aboard. Trials praised its efficacy and widespread use aboard ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
City
Dr. Ring
King
Veleman
Calibrated Vinegars Promoted for Purity and Safety
A 1856 advertisement urges buyers to trust Ins. L. Friedman Co. Calibrated Vinegars from Paducah Kentucky, described as strictly pure and four years old, asserted to be ideal for pickling and free from adulteration. Hah & Co. markets June 22, 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Friedman, Co
HAH & CO
Call for County Convention in Aiken County
A call for a county convention to meet at the Court House in Aiken at eleven o'clock on the Thursday next for electing county chairman and delegates to state and congressional conventions plus other business. Club presidents to reorganize and elect a member of the county executive committees and delegates. clubs must forward credentials. Primary election date noted as July 27 with changes by court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britton
Huikble
Vaucluse
Stor
Craisti
Plesaart
Eoer
Toby
Miley
W. M. Duncan
Aiken
Win
Gulled
Graniteville
Keaverly Rhoden
Vaudluac
Milas
Clara Davis
Mr Hotton
Wipsosx
Windsor Democratic Club
T. W. Kgenny
Vacuit
D. Ferry Davin
Uwe Yerts
K. L. Evans
Owen Alderman, Jr
Provident
W. J. Woodward
Athemite
Dedepatia
Owen ‘Abderan
WA Willis
Wo Bush
Black
Armstrong
Fpon Haokin-on
JE Ifateon
Rene
P Johpsas
SW Keenan
JM Jobngda
R Atmateong
J B Webty
du Davin
UB Hightower
Asgine Werle
WV Ritehing
Wot Gury
EJ Jiantinsen
Ddaly
WJ Woodward
ST Cortayy de Welch
FO Miasut
John Wo Jebnaon
J. T Corley Urat Une Glubendarge
Teavis
Weial Sustion Ly Taitot
Davia
Evans
Uenny Davis
Secutivg
Court House
Uy County
Han
All Wil Beayel
Wifl
Allose
Cotmty Chatman
Ashley
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Ijver
Regulon
Alea
Pondente
Conoe
Hichsians
Gran- Stowlte
Hectare
Sam. Giles
Meg
A Giles
Wm. A
H. Hickman
T. H. Rennie
Vaucluse Mia
Hickman
H. H. Hickman
Treavarer
A. & Johnston
Charleston
Ty Eh Boyce
Loulaville
Col
Hamlin Beattie
Grecoville
B. Dae Yituon
Charlotte
N.C
Blom Fog
Snewherident
ASD
HF. Hickman
Itaelf
Standarda
Ikea
Hickmat
Willy
Wue
Howes
New York
Lewlnton
Maine
Iris
Wos
Hawland
Flin
Wandlaws
Hein
George He Bard
Tiennig
T Tue
Win. A. Giles
Prorednin
API
Qflex
Reaper
Wim- Asag
Barauel
Marter
Beun
Tillman
Faulkudr
TILK
Thy
Ford
Guy
Hohools
Corantteville Academy
W. M. Marchant
Fina Leon
Ella Nagle
Hen. W. Flareday
Mary Keardan Ak
Sevyculy Adhiol Ira
Punt Lorraky
Jas. L. Quinby
H.C. Burdin
T. Rennie
Misa J. Thorpe
W. Srowland
GG. Berry
Samuel Illus
Me F. Dean
Po Rennie
As Shop
Set
Guy Velaiesty
Yael Maasdon
Com Rotualty
Wreten
J.T Nites
J. A. Cornish
Lutherace Fae
EE Barclay
Papeursts
Ata Avay
Gamtaing
Granite’ville Manufacturing Company
General Merchandise
Jas. L. Quinby & Co
J.P. Jjorens
JH. Fawarin & Son
Reardon & Jones
J. M. Pelatry
We al Wert
Moawre Qainby & Co
Maney Grocer
Tobit Murphy
Con
J. Thorpe
Drediit
N.E. Benul
Margueti Resiton Sag
Bourdera
H. Howard
B. W. Hard
Charlotte, Columbia & Augusta
M. Gunter
J. Clovis
S. W. Woodward Therial Jastler
Win. Went
Camraleafoner
W. He Harden
Windsor
Corres
The
Aiken Recorder
Wurry Pasp
Frome
Jenbhagex
White Pond Church
Wednandig
D. W. Key
Wil- Dietan
Jivathar Kay
Uefa
Williston
Elko
Wilte Pond
Buist
Mons
Beech Island
Mose
Vaucluse Lenn
Glaek
Boab
D. C. Jordan
Attorney At Law
Aikens
8. C
Woodward
J. Dickerson
Ades
Z. A. Smith
Depot
WB Courtney
Richland Avenue
Alcon
Henry A Huse & Co
B. WL. Teague
Orrick OX
Richland Aveue
J. H. Burnett
Aik Aikinin
J. R Smith
Barnwell County
Geo. W. Williams
Luuse
Grainieg and Mueblifie
Beckmmny’s Bank
Graniteville Motel
N. E. Senn
Shoremotter
Pavilion
Wright’s
L. Wright & Son
Columbia
A. Smyler
Joan & Walker
Summerville
Nesar Atgu SP
Georgia
Fear R, Ry Crossing
MEOD
H. F. Warneke
James A. Stothart
Graniteville, & C
Airaniteville
Coun
James A.stothart
Bo, R. Lombard & CO. Foundry
W. A. Reckling
IL. P
Colusmia, &.C
Act Tve
Hscawick Street
Cee Teabngtone
Tata
Arnow &O
Washington, D.C
Rosland
Grovetown
Pat, Ane
Pele Ats
Jesse Thomps
Ghosta, Georgia
Window Ginks & Buiders
COR
Hale & Chntrest
Augusta, Gi
Madaiael
Koruser St
Chas
F. Lombarti
Augusta, GA
Wal Pendleton
Alfred Baker
Bean
Augusta Savings Bank
James A. Tatlin
B. O'Donnell
Fagen
F.o'cormner
BR. Scheider
Young
William Selenwergert
Ky Hag li
Cheary Stiles Rival
Joseph
J. Henry
Bredenbchy
Joseph Bierman
Broad Street
Augusta, Georgii
Medaf
P.B. Mathews
Ashley Flouee
Adisiin, Soutiy Carola
Watt
Bayeetes
Manufactu
Eypotting
Paing
Satistuckiofs
Bondurant, Jopling & Co
Delaigle
Din Ear Bsa
Gorbers
Welch & Eason
ALLS
Lnyngrant
Geo. F. Poola
Af Atvenson Hou
H. T. McEachiinex
York
Fats
Aeken
Curve Streey
Pealers
Arnetius
General Merchantek
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