Turpentine Industry Shaped by Roads and Railways
The article traces turpentine and resin production in North Carolina from the 19th century through the Civil War era, detailing distilleries in Johnston Nash Wilson and Wayne counties, Fayetteville’s rise as a handling and distilling hub, and how plank roads and later railroads redirected shipments to Wilmington and northern markets. It notes output growth, regional shifts, and price pressures amid overproduction in recent years.
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Newbern
Neuse River
Johnston
Nash
Wilson
Wayne County
Fayetteville
Ish
Thomas Lutterlow
Harnett County
Manchester
Henry Harrison
Jonathan Worth & Son
Buffaloe Springs
High Point
Paint Rock
Norfolk
Wilmington
United States
Sunday Evening Concert at Holly Inn Music Room
The regular Sunday evening concert in the Holly Inn music room drew a large audience. Alfred Sommer gave an admired cello solo and May Cook Sharp a piano solo. Mr. St. Clair missed his vocal number due to illness but is slated for a future date. The program included Overture In Command, On Airs of all Nations arrangements by Sharp, Opalate 4 Flower, Upper Cello Solo Aire Ba Baskyre, Mendelssohn selections, Moszkowski Morceau de Concert, Mozart Quoniam, and a sacred song The Holy City.
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Holly Inn
Alfred Sommer
May Cook Sharp
St. Clair
Time Poem Inscribed to D B C by Anna Hubbard Mercur
A devotional verse inscribed by Anna Hubbard Mercur of Pinehurst in January 100 set forth the idea that those born of the Spirit rise to immortal heights beyond time. The poem urges believers to press onward toward supernal bliss, warning against false ambition and delaying spiritual ascent.
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Anna Hubbard Mercur
Pinehorst
Illusion Show At Village Hall Enthralls Local Audience
Last Wednesday evening a large crowd witnessed an entertainment of illusions and magic by Mr. A Buttler. The stage featured special footlights and a black cave like setting. The program included tables apparitions vanishings and a decapitation illusion ending with head and body on stage. Tickets go on sale Tuesday morning for the next event, an old folks concert and a farce.
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A. ©. Buttler
Holly Inn
Holly Inn Orchestra
Whist Party at the Berkshire Draws Local Guests
A very enjoyable whist party was held at the Berkshire last evening with hotel guests and villagers. Eight tables filled and seventeen games played. Winners include Mrs. D. W. Abercrombie with 14 points for the ladies prize a work basket. Mr. Lyman Sise with 15 points for the gentlemen prize a cribbage board. gentlemen's booby prize a cut for by I. W. Priest and E. W. Button a thund lantern. ladies' booby prize Mrs. Smith of the Cedars a candlestick and candle. The evening proved delightful for all attendees.
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Berkshire
D. W. Abercrombie
Lyman Sise
I. W. Priest
E. W. Button
Mrs. Smith
Cedars
Pinehurst Golf Club Holds Weekly Tournament Results
The Pinehurst links hosted the usual weekly golf event with 14 entries. C. E. Halsted of Brooklyn won with 1 net 84, while Merrill Waters posted the best gross. Mrs. E. A. Manice’s 103 topped the lowest women’s score. Greens Committee includes Rev. P.M. Prescott, I. W. Brittin, and George C. Dutton.
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Pinehurst Links
C. E. Halsted
Brooklyn
Merrill Waters
Rev. P.M. Prescott
Chevy Chase Club
Washington D. C
I. W. Brittin
The
Cobble Hill Club
New York
George C. Dutton
Oakley Club
Boston
Charles E. Halsted
E. A. Manice
H. L. Phillips
Howard M. Brittin
Ul Allen T. Treadway Sherbourne Prescott
Byington
Fy Merrill
W.L. Bryant
EK. L. Dallett
Rey
M. Prescott
Rules for Pinehurst Golf Cup Contests
The rules govern prize cups for the lowest scores on Pinehurst links this season. Contestants must be guests at Pinehurst for two consecutive weeks and may not compete for the cup more than three times per week. Players must obtain a special card from the caddie master to signify their intention to compete.
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Pinehurst
Nassau Street flavoring paste described as DDOTASH
A historical snippet notes DDOTASH adding color flavor and firmness to a product at 93 Nassau Street New York. The terse line highlights a culinary or trade additive context tied to a specific address and item.
Greens Committee Notice On Handicapping Scores
The Greens Committee directs that all these cards be submitted for handicapping whether creditable or not. Scores must be dated and attested. Any duly attested score before this notice shall stand. By order of THE GREENS COMMITTEE.
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Greens Committee
Pinehurst Recommended By Mrs Hood In Danvers
Mrs Wallace P Hood of Danvers Massachusetts writes to a friend praising Pinehurst. She recalls pleasant memories of winter visits, notes lasting benefits, and wishes to return this winter to enjoy improvements and the retreat.
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Wallace P. Hood
Danvers
Mass
Pinehurst
Old Folks Concert in Village Hall Next Wednesday
The Village Hall hosts an old folks concert in old style costumes. The program includes the farce That Rascal Pat repeated on request. Show starts 8 oclock and ends 9 35. Tickets 25 and 35 cents, on sale at the store next Tuesday morning. All seats are numbered and reserved.
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Orlock
Sea Board Air Line halts work for Robert E. Lee birthday
Vice-President E. St. John of the Sea Board Air Line declared a half holiday across its routes in memory of Robert E. Lee. The move drew praise as a graceful gesture reflecting wide popular support in multiple states. Norfolk residents noted the gesture amid recent legal victories for the line, emphasizing its strengthened goodwill with Southern communities.
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E. St. John
Seaboard Air Line
Robert E. Lee
New
Norfolk
Virginian- Pilot
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Moszkowski
TIME
D. B.C
Whist Party
Pinehurst Golf Links
Womn
Nassau St
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