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elli n il'll i»i i mv|i inn.Even more significant perhaps than allthese cotton mills are the manufacturesof wooden articles—especially those atBush Hill. Bush Hill, by the way, aswell as Randloman, is a demonstration ofthe way that manufactories build towns.Messrs. W. C. Petty Co. manufacture•shuttles, a pyramid of which is on exhibit ion. They not only sell millions «f them North, but they also sell directly to the most of the North Carolina mills. This fact is worthy of mention, because it has long been our habit to send even our manufactured products to the Northern cities to be sent buck and sold here. Sash, doors and blinds and all sueh wood work are made by the same firm: end the soft yellow pine is capable of beautiful results. Messrs. J. Roberts Co. at Bush Hill, use the hard woods in the manufacture of wheels, axe-handles and the like, specimens of all which are shown. And not loss significant than these other manufactories is the elmir making of Makepeace ; Son, at Franklinsville. When you go into the Randolph apartment you are invited to sit ou home-made chairs. This is a capital beginning of an extensive manufacture of furniture, which is one of tbe great future industries at not less than half a dozen points in the State.Stop right hero a moment, if you are looking for a hopeful outlook. Fortune and usefulness awaits the manufacturer of plain strong furniture in North Carolina. At present ItO per cent, of bedsteads and chairs and tables and the like come from the North and West. Vet we havethe best and cheapest timber in all creation.One of the oldest manufacturing industries in the State is the tannery of Tomlinson. Bro. oc Co.. at Bush Hill, which was established. Dr. Parker says, about 1820. 'The bark of Randolph and the hides of clover-fed cattle go to Baltimore—not untanned. however—but as a finished product. If you know anything about leather, examine the specimens exhibited and see how ealf-skins, goat-skins and hog-skins are tanned and dressed at Bush Hill. And another step has been taken along thisline. The same firm manufactures shoes, and specimens of their work are here— as honest and strong and sturdy as the Quaker charac er. More than this, the Messrs. Tomlinson, aware of the fact that the manufacture of small articles is the solidest baaiS for the general prosperity of any community, make a harness blacking.a a a a a -« a a a » ^ ^ U a a
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The State Chronicle
Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Sat, Oct 11, 1884
Page 4
Full Page
Clipped by
Ross P.
USA 21 May 2023
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