Knitting Mill Is
Assured for Ahoskie. . . McDowells of Scotland Neck Promoters. . . Ahoskie
Citizens Execute Bond to Furnish 30 Girls to Work
Ahoskie will soon see the establishment of a knitting mill
within its midst. The promoters are the McDowells of Scotland Neck, experienced
men in the manufacture of hosiery. These people own and operate a large plant
in their home town, besides owning and operating a plant in Greenville. They
have also established one of their mills in the town of Halifax, but the latter
establishment was sold to Halifax capitalists several years ago.
Mr. McDowell, the junior member of this firm, was in this
town one day last week, conferring with local business men as to probable
location as to a building, and the possibility of securing help. Nothing
definite was done then, however. A meeting of interested business men of
Ahoskie was called for Wednesday of this week, when Mr. McDowell, by
appointment, was here in interest of the proposed mill.
At the meeting on Wednesday, Mr. McDowell outlined the
proposed factory, telling of the need of at least 30 white girls to work in
this plant, the location of the factory here being contingent upon assurances
that the labor would be forthcoming, when operations were begun at the factory
here. He also told those present that a suitable building was also necessary in
order that they might begin at once to install the necessary machinery. It is
thought that a building can be secured, and local interests are working with
Mr. McDowell in an effort to rent a suitable building. If one cannot be found,
in all probability, some of those under construction will soon be available.
In order to guarantee the promoters against loss in case
help could not be secured, enthusiastic citizens assembled in the meeting
Wednesday executed a bond of $1,500 guaranteeing that the labor would be at
hand when the mill opened. Those signing the bond will make an active effort to
secure the help for the factory. A definite plan of securing help will soon be
organized by local interests.
If a suitable building can be rented, Messrs. McDowell will
be ready for operation within 60 days.
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