Jackson County IL Archives News.....A. Raynor's Carbondale Woolen Factory July 13, 1872
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The New Ira Newspaper, Carbondale, Illinois, Saturday, July 13, 1872. Page 2, Column 3 July 13, 1872


Mr. J. RAYNOR’s woolen factory is an evidence of what integrity, industry and
perseverance can accomplish.  When Mr. RAYNOR, six years ago, proposed to
establish his factory in this city he received little encouragement, and parties
in other neighborhoods foretold a speedy and disastrous failure of his
enterprise.  Undismayed by the prognostications of those croakers he commenced
operations and has finally not only established his business upon a permanent
basis, but has built up an industry that must add largely to the wealth of this
county.  Although his factory is far from complete, it is well worth visiting. 
The third story is used as a picking and carding room and contains four carding
machines.  250 pounds of wool are carded daily in this room.

On the second floor the wool is prepared for spinning, by being run through
three different machines.  This thoroughly interlaces the fiber, making the wool
more perfect and producing a more even thread.  On the second floor is a jeck of
185 spindles, used for twisting stocking yarn.

The first floor contains six looms for weaving blankets, jeans and other
fabrics, and the shear and finishing apparatus; also a jeck with 288 spindles –
the largest machine of its kind in the state.  This is a beautiful piece of
mechanism, easily operated and works with almost humane skill.  The carding
machines are the work of Mr. RAYNOR’s own hands, and are most credible specimens
of his skill as a mechanic.

The quality of the goods turned out at this factory is equal to than of any from
the most noted establishments in the state.  No better jeans has ever been
produced, and the blankets, cassimeres, etc. cannot be excelled.  We hope
RAYNOR’s example will have its due influence in inducing other manufacturers to
locate in our city.


Additional Comments:
Alonzo Raynor's woolen factory burned down in December 1886 and by 1888 he was
in St. Louis, MO working as an 'artist taylor'.

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