Infirmary at Barium
Work on the infirmary at the Orphans’ Home at Barium Springs
was begun in April 1894, with M.C. Dellinger in charge of the work.
Locating the College
Here, From The Landmark
of April 26, 1894:
In the proceedings of Concord Presbytery held in April 1894
Rev. J.R. Shearer, D.D., president of Davidson College, Rev. J. Rumple, D.D.,
of Salisbury, Rev. J.M. Rose of Morganton, S.H. Wiley of Salisbury, and Prof.
J.H. Hill of Statesville were appointed a board of trustees to take all
necessary steps toward the establishment of a Presbyterian female educational
institution of high grade within the bounds of Concord Presbytery.
A number of newspapers, two at least published outside the
bounds of Concord Presbytery, have suggested their towns as suitable locations
for the proposed school. While we admire their zeal for their towns, The Landmark can say to them, speaking
by the book, that the school, if established at all, and there is little if any
doubt that it will be, will be established in Statesville.
First, the fact that the school at Statesville College is to
be suspended in June was the prime cause if not the only cause for this action
on the part of the Presbytery. Here is a school building, second to none in the
State, for sale; it is located in a town of superior advantages; and the board
of trustees have Statesville and Statesville College only in mind.
Yes, the school will be located in Statesville.
More About That Mule
In our reminiscing the past week, was told the story of the
mule that ran wild in the northern part of the county and was chased by dogs
and shot at. Finally he was lassoed by a Mr. Morrison of Bethany township.
Following is a follow-up story to the incident as recorded in The Landmark of May 3, 2894:
The lawsuit on account of the capture of the wild mule came
off before Justice Lewis in the court house Thursday afternoon. There were
three lawyers, a cloud of witnesses and a court house more than half full of
interested spectators. District Attorney Glenn and Hon. Lee S. Overman of
Rowan, who were here that day, were onlookers at the trial, as were also about
all the members of the Statesville bar. Major H. Bingham and Mr. H.P. Grier
appeared for the plaintiff and owner of the mule. Mr. J.R. Rice of Rowan and
J.A. Hartness, Esq., appeared for the defendant and the mule’s captor Mr. S.R.
Morrison. Messrs R.B. Joyner, F.A. Sherril, C. (can’t make out name), R.I.
Flanigan and J.W. Ayers were empaneled as a jury.
It was shown that Mr. Rice had offered a reasonable reward
for the capture of the mule. Mr. Morrison had asked him $25 but agreed to leave
it to a third party who named $15. Mr. Rice had offered to pay $12.50--$8 cash
and the balance some other time. Mr. Morrison declined this proposition and
here was the case for the jury. After hearing the testimony of the witnesses
and the arguments of counsel, the jury decided that Rice should pay Morrison
$12.50. This and the cost of the action aslo paid by Rice, amounted to $25.90,
exclusive of lawyers’ fees and time and trouble. Witnesses testified that the
mule was worth $45. Thus it will be seen that Rice about paid for it a second
time before he recovered it. The next time the wild mule escapes he will
doubtless name a specific reward and avoid lawsuits.
Held to Her Child, From The Landmark
of May 3, 1894:
In Liberty in Concord township Sunday Morning the wife of
Lee Sneed was at Dan Dowdy’s and while holding her child in her arms stepped on
the covering of the well in the yard. The plank broke and the woman and child
were precipitated to the bottom of the well, a distance of 40 feet, and into
five feet of water. The mother held on to her child and when she was taken out
of it was practically unharmed. The woman’s ankle was broken or dislocated and
her body severely wrenched. It was a thrilling experience and a narrow escape
from death for both.
The Statesville Shoe
Factory
The Statesville Shoe Factory began operation here in April
1984. U.T. Bowden was proprietor. Ten pairs of shoes were made the first
afternoon and 26 pairs the following day. The first pair made were sold at
auction in front of the court house and Col. S.A. Sharpe was the purchaser.
The plant gave employment to one man and five boys and had a
capacity of 36 pairs a day.
Baptist Church
Dedicated
Sunday afternoon, April 29, 1894, the Baptist chapel in
South Statesville, heretofore referred to, was dedicated. The chapel was packed
with people attending the exercises. Rev. R.G. Barrett of the Methodist church
made the opening prayer and Rev. G.H. Church, the pastor, preached the sermon.
Mrs. Geo. H. Brown was chairman of the building committee and at the conclusion
of the sermon made the announcement that the building was then complete with
the exception of painting the seats and pulpit stand and putting the bell in
place. It cost nearly $700 and was all paid for.
The building was a frame structure within. The aisle and
platform were neatly carpeted and an organ provided for the choir. The work of
building the chapel lasted about 30 days.
Our Graded School As
Another Saw It
Capt. W.B. Kendrich of Raleigh visited Statesville and wrote
the following about the local school in 1894 for The Raleigh Post:
The writer had occasion to visit the Graded School building
for whites in Statesville. The building is a handsome one, well arranged and
furnished; a handsome hall. These schools are under the supervision of
Superintendent D. Matt Thompson with able assistants, and a visit to the
several rooms showed clearly the good work being done. The cutting and shaping
of figures, boxes, etc., the teaching of natural history; the molding with
putty of fruits, animals, etc., simple lessons in geology, etc., the beautiful
grounds with trees recently planted, and the preparations for grasses and
flowers, all attest the spirit of energy, taste, love for work, and the great
care given to make the school rooms attractive, instruction interesting, and
the grounds beautiful and attractive. This school is Statesville’s pride and
well it may be, for it is doing much for the town.
Telephone Franchise
Granted
Early in May 1894 the board of aldermen met in regular
session. A.K. Klingender, James T. Tyndall and A.D. Cooper made application for
a franchise to operate a telephone company and the following ordinance was
passed by the board at that time:
That the exclusive franchise, right and privilege of
building, owning and operating a telephone system in the city of Statesville
for a period of 10 years from this date is hereby granted to A.K. Klingender,
James T. Tyndall and A.D. Cooper, associated together as partners and forming a
copartnership under the name and style of the Statesville Telephone Company.
But this franchise is granted and accepted upon the following conditions, to
wit:
First, That said plant, machinery, etc. shall be up and in
working order and shall be ready for use within six months from this date or this
franchise shall be null and void.
Second, That the said Statesville Telephone Company shall
not charge their patrons or subscribers more than $30 per annum for a business
house or more than $20 per annum for private dwellings or a single office. Any
charge or attempt to charge a larger rental per annum shall cause the immediate
forfeiture of the franchise.
Third, That, as a part of the consideration of the
franchise, the Statesville Telephone Company shall put in the necessary
apparatus for one statin and allow the city authorities the use of said
telephone system without charge; the said telephone to be placed in the police
headquarters of said city or such other place as the board of aldermen may
direct. Provided, however, that only the officers and aldermen of said city
shall be allowed to use said telephone free of charge under and by this
paragraph.
Fourth, That the poles of said company and the wiring of the
same shall be under the direction of the committee on electric lights of the
board of aldermen of the City of Statesville.
Fifth, If the said company shall fail or neglect to operate
said telephone system for any three months at any one time after said plant is
established then this franchise shall be null and void.
On motion, the rules are suspended and the ordinance passed
its several readings and was adopted.
A Hardy Old Gentleman, From The Landmark
of May 17, 1894:
Mr. Alvin Summers of Sharpesburg township, who passed his 86th
mile post in February, has this Spring cut and dressed a set of barn logs. He
did all the work himself—felling the trees in the forest and preparing the logs
ready for the building. This shows remarkable activity and strength for one who
has passed beyond four-score. About two years ago he cleared more than three
acres of timber land, cutting every stick of timber and splitting all the rails
himself. Another remarkable thing about
Mr. Summers is that notwithstanding he is 86 years old he has seen but 21
birthdays. He was born on the 29th of February.
But Sharpesburg must be a healthy community. It is said that
there are 56 or 57 people in that township who have passed their three-score
and ten.
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