A large tanning plant has been established near Raleigh, NC., on the Raleigh and Gaston railroad, by Messrs. W.F. and J.M. WYATT, two enterprising citizens.  The capacity of the plant will be about fifty thousand pounds of hides per year.  Operations will be commenced by the 1st of August, or perhaps sooner, as every convenience will be furnished for an earnest presecution [sic] of the business.

Source: Roanoke Beacon, 11 July 1890, pg 1. Available online at digitalnc.org.