The Gastonia Gazette from Gastonia, North Carolina • Page 2

VAC3 TWa. TUESDAY, AUGUST. 1011. CHERRYI 3UNA Annual Celebration and Old Soldiers Reunion, agustSth NORTH Saturday, Ai 1 nic' He enjoys a lucrative practice and Is a meet successlul man financially. I Being considered a progressive man, be is always ready to put bis shoulder to the wheel and do his full duty and more In the upbuilding of the county and his home town la particular.

y- within her borders and promises friendly gieetings to all such, and even promises to help such In any reasonable manner. There are openings for one or two furniture factories and the lumbeT can be had cloe by, too. GTeat quantities of lumber are shipped from here. This should be worked up and shipped in the finished state and the profits come back home. There is an ojiening for almost any kind of business and plenty of electric power can bn had at very low cost.

It will pay to consider the advantages offered by Cherryville. The latch rtring is always on the outside. Come. 1 i The town of Cherryville. N.

la beautifully located on he Seaboard Air Line Railway 4 2 miles we of Charlotte and half-way between Llscolnton and Shelby. The Soil Survey of Gaston county by the United, States Department of Agriculture shows that tb7 town and vicinity are about l.OOo feet above the sea level, making it the highest point of thi9 branch of the Pea-board betwein Wilnvingtcn and Rutherfordton. On account of the natural drainage the henlthfulness good. The surrounding country la very resourceful, nearly all the farming lands neax-by are well improved and abundant crops are produced. In fact some of tha best farming in the country Is done around this town.

The farmers and truckers find ready sale for their surplus crop and at fancy price. The growth of tha town within the past ten years has been phe-nomlnaj. The population has almost doubled and there has been a corresponding Incrtfcso in the property values. While tho census report does not show so much, the mills and suburbs included, the town has about 2.0(H) population and possibly at times more. A better idU can be hail by recalling that Cherryville has six cotton mills and all of them good ones, one large roller mill, two lumber plants, three blacksmith and repair shops, two liver' B'nd feeil stables, three" rural carrier routes, fourteen stores and most of them good ones, where large stocks of goods are tarried, one large up-to-date hotel, two first-class boarding houses, one restaurant, aible to ake care of a large trade, one strong bank (the First National), one graded Bchool with large, well-equipped buildings, where the work done is equal to the best, having eleven grades, five churches Lutheran, Ba.ptist, Methodist, Presbyterian and Holiness, tour resident preachers, three medical doctors, two dentists, two fertiliser dealers, two dealers in wagons and buggies.

a sins i WWi mm ti lb HOTEL. ago and all agree that his business 8 a success. Leonnarai is serving nis. nitn term as ene of the town cammls- sioners which is a test of his popularity end business ability In the management of public affairs. is well-known in the whole county and Is always counted for his full share when matters of progress are considered, whether it be town or county affairs.

VI LLE DRUG CO. a large line of Jewelry and field and garden seeds, etc. Weathers has installed new furniture, moved into a nice new building and hopes to have his new fountain installed for the Big Day August 5th. Mr Weathers is a hustler and was one of the originators of Cherryville's Big Annual Celebration. He 1b a firm believer In the future success of Cherryville and Is "always in the lead." -1 li ii ii i i CCS.

ing, etc. The. store Is equipped with counter show cases aid all the latest fixtures and their display of goods Is always a source of admiration. Mr. J.

II. Rudisill is the pop-alar manager of the 'business, and he with; his courteous clerk force has been able to get a firm griy upon their custom until this store has become' a most popular, place. AU members of the firm are staunch business men and have great faith the future of the town. 4- "3 COMMERCIAL This modern hotel was built about a year ago and Is first-class in all re- spects, having 17 large rooms and Is second to none for a town the size of Cherryville. And our citizens are justly proud of It.

The propri etor, Mr. T. B. Leonbardt, has made the business a profession for twenty years or more and knows how to please his guests. He (tame from Lincoln county about twenty' years i4 HOMK OF THE CHER The Cherryville Drug Company was organized about four years ago as a corporation, but about two years ago the stock of goods was sold to Mr.

J. Flay Weathers, of Shelby, and since that time it has been conducted by him as a private business firm. This institution was badly needed and fills a long felt want in the town. A complete line of drugs and sundries are kept, also 1 J. n.

RUDISILL This firm Is composed of Messrs. J. M. L. and D.

A. Rudisill and began business In 1901, and for this more than tea years has mads a decides! success. They occupy the" two-story brick building In the southeastern Intersection of Main and Mountain streets where have been since-- the formation of the company. This Is one of Ihe Urst Srms to specialize, their line being dry goods, shoes, dresl goods cloth 1W T'i' 1 I 'w" I I 1 i In i-' A MR. M.

C. MAUNKY. One of the town's popular young business men Is Mr. M. C.

Mauney, who holds the position of assistant cashier of the First National Bank. His Influence Is felt In the growth of the business of the bank and he is always at home among the boys. He received bis education In the city high school, Lenoir College, and two years ago graduated at Poughkeepsie Business College of New York. Cone Is very popular with the ladles, also. MR.

DAVID P. McLURD. The subject of this sketch is a native of Cleveland county, having received his educational training at Piedmont High School. He came to Cherryville thirteen years ago accepting a clerkship with Mr. S.

8. Mauney; three years later was elected secretary and treasurer ot the Vivian Cotton Mills which position he held for six years, then four years ago he was promoted to the very responsible! position of secretary and treasurer and general manager of the Gaston Manufacturing Co. Under his management the -company has built, a new plant making this the largest mill in town. His success' has been largely due to the fact that he has stuck to his business and knew what to do. He Is a director in the First National Bank, has been elected five terms as town commissioner, and Is uow on the building committee for the town hall the plan of which was put on foot by his efforts.

Mr. McClurd is a man of considerable influence and public affairs entrusted to him are In good handB. I fi ii i v.T-.rA-.r1,l GRADED SCHOOL BUILDING. MR. A.

L. HOUSER. Mr. A. I Houser.

came from the country to this town about three years ago and entered the mercan tile buetsess succeeding Mr. w. c. Bellinger. He is located on the north side of the S.

A. L. Railway, on Mountain street and enjoys a first-class trade in groceries -ana general merchandise His honesty In his business dealings has won for him a large custom including many of the best citizens of the surround ing country as well as the town people. MR. T.

E. SUMMER. T. E. Summer Is a native of South Carolina, but has' been at Cherryvll' sbout or tea years and has made a host of friends.

Hex Is so clever that you can tell but that he had always been a citizen of our town. For, eight years he had charge of thev postoffice and most of this time as postmaster and learned the" people well and all learned and- liked him. Since retir ing from the postfjfflce he has been in the grocery business and has conducted one of the bee places is the town and enjoys a good trade. When It comes to talking the town he Is ready to do his MR. C.

H. BLACK. Mr. Black is a native of Lincoln county, having come to this place about three or four years ago and entered the retail arrocrv hncineu at the late W. B.

Bess stand. This Is one of the first stands for a store In the old! Jown and conveniently lo- cated. Mr. Black haan1nTt Isfactory trade from the time of his comma- ana is at present getting along well indeed. I When he wins a Customer he USUallV holria him whlrh Is saying a good dealfor him.

Executors and arimlnfntnJit-a estates who want the largest number oi peopie 10 see tneir advertisements should! place them In The Gazette, -The legal rate Is uniformly-cftareed. Vs AT DR. A. V. HOWELL.

Dr. Howell was born In Cherokee county. Georgia, and graduated at the State Medical College la Aug ta In 1883. He came to Cherryville 28 years ago, and has practiced bis profeselon regularly since and has been very successful from every standpoint. Dr.

Howell is one of the pioneers of the having been here long before the town was in corporated. He has aided in the es tablishment of almost every one of the town Institutions. Education al interests are always well taken care of by him, having served-on the school board ever since the graded school was established. He is pres ident of the Howell Manufacturing a cotton mill, built by his ef forts and hearing his name. The doctor also owns and operates a general store, and has all In all made a success and has acquired quite a considerable amount of wealth.

1 it- Mil 8. S. MAUNEY. Mr. S.

S. Mauney was born in Cleveland county some years ago and Is a pioneer of Cherryville, hav ing moved here' about 25 years ago, when he went into the mercantile business. He was very successful all the years but last year sold out his business to Hendrick-Harrelson Co. Mr. Mauney was one of the promoters of the first cotton mill for the town, and Is now president and general manager of the Vivian Cotton Mills, a director In the Cher ryville Manufacturing also in the Gaston Manufacturing was the promoter and Is president of the First National Bank.

He was a popular candidate for the nomina tion for the Legislature In 1910, but owing to the fact that he entered the race a IRtle late, he was defeated by a small majority. In all probability he will start In time next year, and lf so, be would 'stand a good chance for the nomination. On matters of publie interest Mr. Mauney can be relied upon to take care of the Interests of the people and to do the right thing. UK 1 BR.

W. H. HOUSER, i Br. W. H.

Houser Is a native Cleveland county. He graduated, at Wake rorest College In 1898 with high honsre. Graduated at North Carolina Medical College in 1900, Snd not being satisfied with these at tainments and years of saccessfnl rattlce, he went to New York city about two years ago where he took a post graduate course in" Polytech v. 1 1 MAYOR A. HOKE HISS.

The Mayor, Adolphus Hoke Huss, was born in Lincoln county and at the age of 21 he came to this town. His first work hero was with the Cast on Mfg. Co. where he served for eight years In the general store, stat years of which time he was manager and buyer. He is now secretary and treasurer of the Howell Mfg.

Co. which position ha has held for four years. Mr. Huss is now serving his fourth term In succession as mayor, and for the ten years just prior to this he was on the board as commissioner and this of Itself speaks for his good judgment, business ability and popularity. He is a progressive man, always looking to the upbuilding of the town.

Under his administration much has been done. Chemical fire engines have been purchased and a magnifl- cent pressed brick town hall has built, and this is second to in quality in North Carolina. been none 1 MR. M. L.

MAUNEY. Mr. M. L. Mnuney is a native of Gastun county and was a member of the graduating class of 1903 of Lenoir College, Hickory.

He is ene of the most progressive young men of the town, being one of the promoters of our bank, and Is at present the efficient cashier which position he has held since its organization in 1104. Mr. Mauney has held the office of town commissioner for nearly four years, all of which time he has further been honored by his election to the office of clerk and treasurer. The general interest of the town Is always uppermost in his mind, end it was largely due to his untiring efforts that the new town hall was erected and this Is the admiration of every town in this art of the State. MR.

W. J. T. STYERS. Mr.

J. T. Styers Is perhaps one of tnei best-known men in the town. He has spetnt a great many years in our midst and certainly it cam be said that he has done a great" deal toward the material growth of the town, as he is in the building material business. Ha" has perhaps manufactured and sold here more building material than any one man since the beginning of the; town.

His plant Is located in the western part of the city and is one of the beet shops in this part of the country. Machinery the very latest and his work turned out is as good a the best. Mr. Styefrs has made a success of the business and baa ac-cummulated good property, and stands well with all the people. He always stands for what be Is convinced is right regardless ot what others think or say.

He is a great believer In Christian' education. Some of the prominent places in tha town are filled by the following named good men: Hon. A. H. Huss, maiyor and secretary and treasurer Howell Manufacturing Company.

Mr. M. L. Mauney, town commissioner, clerk and treasurer, and cashier of the First National Bank. Mr.

D. A. Rudisill, secretary and treasurer and general manager Cherryvllle) Manufacturing Company, agnt Melvl.le Manufacturing Company, Mr. p. McClurd, town commis sioner and secretary and treasurer Gaston Mills Nob.

1 and 2. Mr. David Mauney. secretary and treasurer Vivian Cotton Mills. Mr.

M. L. Rudisill, ex-mayor and setretary and treasurer Melville Manufacturing Company, named for him. Col. C.

B. Armstrong, of general manager Howell Manufacturing Company. Mr. Alfred Stroup, owner and "manager Stroup Roller Mills. Dr.

A. W. Howell, a practicing physician, engaged in general store, president Howell Mfg. Co. Dra.

W. H. Houser and L. L. Self very prominent practicing physic-Isens.

Dr. R. J. Morrison, dentist and dealer 1n musical instruments, etc. Or.

M. E. Huffman, dentist. Mr. E.

C. Brown, agent S. A. L. Railway.

Messrs. L. C. McDowell, C. Ballard.

P. Will. T. H. Leonha.rd.-aid J.

S. P. Cai iKiiiter. tow commissioners not named above. Mr.

Joseph T. Mav, Chief of Police. Rev. J. C.

Leit, pastor Lutheran church. Rev. G. V. Rollins, pastor Baptist church.

ReV. James Wilson, pastor Methodist church. Rev. PechrcFt, pastor Presbyterian church. Mr.

M. C. Mauney, assistant ash-ler First National Bank. Mr. P.

C. Beam, dca.ler in fertilisers and large farmer. Mr. M. L.

Craft, dealer in fertilizers. Mr. Ed C. Stroup, manager large livery stables. Individuals, firms and corporations desiring a suitable place for business will do well to consider the advantages offered by this energetic, hustling town.

Many points are to be considered In entering isto business and selecting a location or changing location. Many advanta- gee are offered by this town. Good government at the least possible expense. Good streets and sidewalks rosea hi a good appearance. Numberless good building sites for res-' I deuces, business houses and manufactories.

Best of police protection. EJect rid lights for stores and public buildings. Good schools, the pride of the town, open eight months in the year, free to-all citizens of the town. Good freight, passenger atad mall service, being located on the Seaboard and the proposed line of the North Carotta. Interurban Railway Co.

Town owns its own city hall and offices Just being completed at a cost of $5,000 or more. It is a substantial tow of a large number of splendid brick buildings, which Is evidence that It is far beyondthe experimental stage. Cher- cville iarttes good citizens to come 1 J1.