The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1897-11-04
SCOTLAND NECK, N. G., THURSDAY

NECK, N. c., THURSI
j. S. BOWERS & COMPANY.
| By careful examination of the com
mercial facilities enjoyed by this tow
we find that among Its contemporaries
the house OF Mess. J. S. Bowers & Go
on Main Street., ranks as one of tn,
most important as we'll as the bes
known in this section. This distinc
ton is accorded not only from the fac1
that 1t is one OF the most reliable OF its
kind in this section, but in the magnl.
tude OF Its operations and the enterprises
OF its business, it may be regarded as
occupying an eminent position and
exerting marked influence upon the
trade. Mess Bowers & Co. represent
some OF the largest concerns in the
United States, notably among whom
are the Cumberland Mills of Nashville
Tenn, Flour; Horny Helle & Son,
Cincinnati, Ohio, Hay and Grain !;
5. II. Hawes & Co., Richmond, Va,
Coal. They have been established in
the brokerage business since 1892.
their business extending through this
and adjoining states.
BIGGS AND JOHNSON
A write up of the business interest
OF the town would be wholly incom-
plete with the name of this enterpris-
ing firm left out, because their bust
ness Interests ramify many avenues of
trade and encompass large scope OF
articles handled In this section. They
have been established ten years and are
located On Main street, where they
handle agricultural supplies, standard
guanos, acid phosphates, kainit, lime,
wagons and buggies, mules and horses,
either for sale Or exchange. Messrs.
Briggs and johnson are most liberal
and progressive business men and are
we'll and favorabiy known throughout |
Ibis and adjoining counties.
R. G. JOSEY & co.
The above named firm stands de-
ervedly high in this section of the
country. 1t was established in 1884.
They are large buyers of cotton and
PEANUTS and dealers In general mer-
handise. Their store on Main street
8 4OxSO feet 2 floors, and warehouse
'Ox5O feet, where they handle COM
'lete line Of Dry Goods, Notions, Cloth
ng, Gents furnishing goods, Boots,
'hoes, Hats, Caps, Groceries and planta-
ion supplies. Crockery, glass and TIN
rare, stoves, hardware, agricultural
Implements of all kinds, buggies and
he Miller wagons. Also one OF the
argest stocks of furniture in this part
the State. They buy in large guam
ties, carry a heavy stock, sell on lib
raj terms and have won large, steady
nd increasing patronage. Planters
i'll find this one of the best houses IN
le county to deal with and none in
cotland Neck stands higher in busi-
ess circles or popular favor.
w. HI. JOHNSTON.
Among the well known and Leading
welers in this town, especially deserv-
e of mention is the gentleman nam
above. He began business here five t
eays ago, but has had an experience
eleven years in the business. His
les room is filled with a large and !,
lluable stock of watches, clocks and
welry and musical instruments, Sew
g machines and supplies. Mr.. John
on is fine matchmaker and jeweIer v
I'd does all kinds of repairing, is an .
,perlenced jeweler and fully deserves =
70 success he has achieved. If you /
sire anything in this line, you can :
1t do better than to call at this place.
THE HARDWARE STORE. o
Probably in the history of the repre- .
ntative houses no more worthy ex- .
nple can be accomplished by energy,
tegrity and we'll directed efforts, than .
so strlkingly exemplifed in the sue
ssful career Of The Hardware Store,
Gated on Main street. During it's u
o years of existence 1t has maintain
a high repute for uprightness, COM
ercial enterprise and animation, and
each year passes by it gains addition
value. The store is an eminently
ii conducted one and is 3Ox1OO feet.
,e stock handled consists of heavy al
d shelf hardware, table and pocket ei
tlery, farming implements, steam fit te
,gs, logging supplies, building mate II
i, stoves, paints, oils, glass, repairs st
: engines and machinery, and the IA OF
Gus old Hickory Wagons. This en- n
rprise is commendable one and the lo
'ge patronage enjoyed is an attest of II
Is fact.
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