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The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

followed your direc-
tions, and cannot praise your medicine
enough for what it has done for me.
Many thanks to you for your advice
Lydia L. PinlSham's Vegetable CON-
pound has cured me, and l will recon-
mend it to my fricnds.-Mrs. FLoRESCE.
L. HOFFMAN, 512 Roland St, Canton. o.
The condition described by Mrs. Hoff-
man will appeal to many women, yet
lots of sick women struggle on with
their daily tasks disregnrding the
urgent warnings until overtalScn by
nctual collapse.
The present Mrs. Pinkham's expert
cnce in treating female ills is unparal-
lclcd, for years she worked side by side
with Mrs. Lydia Il. Pinlshnm, and for
sometimes past has had sole charge
of the correspondence department of
her great business, treating by letter
rs many as u hundred thousand ailing
women during n single year.
The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

A bees wings are said to beat the air
at the rate of 100 strokes per second,
and to propel the bee at the rate of 30
miles an hour.
The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

GLADYS Lucille. | must make a confess
sion before are married. You know me
as Guy Percy F'itz- William. but the folks
at home call me Bill. That's all right.
My pa and ma call me 'Toadie.
The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

Forty-seven muscles are called into
action in the production of the human
voice. and yet some people say women
have no muscle.
The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

my daughters employer drove her to
matrimony." "In what way?' He
worked her so hard that she married the
first man who ASKED her who was the
MANI" Her employer"
The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

Mrs. Winsiow's soothing syrup
For children tceting, ,softens the ihasns
an alays pain wind collie. % cents bostAs
The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure
prevented quick consumption.-Mrs Lucy
Wallace, Marquette, Kan, Dec. l2, '95.
The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

Little Dick cried when he wore his new
shoes" Don't they fit?' Yes, but they
don't squeak"
The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

Eight United States senators were
Shorn in Ohio-.Allen. Allison. Baker,
Garter. Eliiins. Fairbanks, Hanna and
Turpie.
The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

stubs you new novel Is splendid. 1t is
written in crisp style and is interlarded
with flashes Of wit" Great Scott! that
sounds ns II You had been brought up in
"a bakery and We're describing plecrust."
The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06
A LIVING WITNESS.
Mrs. Holman Describes How Sho
Wrote to Mrs. Pinkham for
Advice, and Is Now Well

DEAR Mrs. PINKIAM:-Before using
your Vegetable Compound 1 was n
great sufferer. have been sick for
months, was troubled with severe pain
in both sides of abdomen, sore feeling
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HOw'a Thisl


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of the system. Testimonials sent free Price
soc per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

"I always appreciate 1t when Bibbs Is
pleasant to me" "Why?" Because 1t is
hard work for him to be pleasant to any
body"
The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE pArS
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The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

FITS permanently Cured. 'ofits nervousness after
first days OF DIR. klincs Great Nerve Restorer.
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'NSI )uIIo VI boW
S, also suffered
with dizziness.
headache, and
could not sleep
/ wrote you n
letter describ-
ing my case and
asking your
y. advice. You
= replied tell
ing me just
what to do. L
The Springfield herald., 1899-01-06

"Those new neighbors must be very or
dinary people. why? Their cats
catch mice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Wilmington is located i'll southeastern
North Carolina, on the Cape Fear river,
about twenty-five miles from its mouth,
although only eight miles from the ocean
in a direct line. The first mention winch
we have Of the river, by its name, is III
1880 and the earliest settlement made on
If was in 1863, being abandoned in 1862
Sir John Yeamans sailed into the river
and. under the authority of the lords
prOprietors, established a town by the
name Of Charles Towne. In 1911, Sir
John. with the greater part Of the colo
nigts. abandoned this location, and sailed
south, founding what II now the city Of
Charleston, in South Carolina Those
Of the coionists who remained removed
from the original location, aud founded
the town Of. Brunswick. about sixteen
miles from Wilmington, 81 which place
there still remain the walls Of st. Phil
ms church. which was built lsorne time
prior 10 the revolution with brick
brought over from England. The point
Is also the location Of Fort Anderson,
the scene of many battIes Of the war
between the States. II was from the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

money have become satisfied with tie
advantages of location offered them.
SOIL AND TRUCK. FARMING.
The soil around Wilmington is most
admirably adapted for truck farming
for fruit cultivation. for raising stock
and for poultry. This is ~ mere state
ment, but is deduced from actual results
secured by resident farmers. The soli
is light and loamy, with 4 strong, rich
clay subsoiI. and every kind of vegeta-
BILE. All the small fruits, pears
peaches. plums, etc, thrive ana are prof.
itably grown. The strawberry business
alone engages the attention OF many
farmers, and besides providing for the 10
cal supply the berries are shipped by the
train load to northern cities during the
season each spring
This does not cover the shipments OF
other small fruits, vegetables, ETC.,
which are very large. Potatoes. asp&ra-
gus, lettuce. tomatoes, blackberrles,
whortleberries. are only some OF the
sources of revenue to the truck farmer
The season here being about two weeks
ahead of Norfolk, and following after the
Florida crop is eXhaustei, enables the
shipment of goods to advantage. reitilZ-
ing high prices. with a home market to
fall back upon when shipping becomes
improbable. The matter Of tranSporta-
ton is important to the trucker.
Wilmington has hrst-clas@ service 70
all northern cities. the railroads run
ming through truck trains during the
season: it is also in easy reach Oh the
large cities of the west and northwest
Proper service in this respect Is guar
anteed. as the lines compete Tor the
business. thus insuring reasonable terms
and time.
The exceeding mildneSs of the winters
the cold weather not exceeding TWO
months in duration. makes expensive
sheltering of stock unnecessary, ana IL
is only during that period that they are
entirely dependent upon the barn TOT
food. Grazing is possible during the
other ten months of the year The ma
tive grass (crab furnishes good grazing
and makes "a fine hay. The feeding dur
ing the two months mentioned IS COM
Daratively inexpensive. rs supplies can
be had from a local oil mill or both cot
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Happy Labor.

"Cruiser" a British war vessel, lying in
the river near this point that Josiah
Martin. colonial governor, issued his
proclamation against the Mecklenburg
declaration Of independence in August,
l775. Finding the rough water of the
open roadstead seriously interfered with
the handling of the produce brought
down from the upper rivers, il WIS de-
termined to make another move, and
about 1880 the site Of Wilmington as it
Is now located was selected.
The town was first called New Liv
erpool. then New Town, and in 1879, by
Legislative enactment received its present
title. in honor Of the earl of Whining
ton. From that day until now its inhab-
ifanta have maintained reputation for
bravery. independence and hospitality.
their record during the revolution, as
well ~ IN later times that tried mems
souls. would have given them national
aa well MS atnte reputation had they
not been na modest as they were cour-
tgeous. While tho first active steps
we're taken in Meeklenburg county, in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The commercial traveller, the tourist,
the State people. and in fact the travel
ing public in general need no introduc-
tion to this hotel. The conyemenceS
found i'm the larger and more expensive
hotels Of the East are to be found IN the
Orton. 1t is elegantly furnished, the
rooms being single and in suite, with
porcelain bath tubs. The writing and
reception rooms are arranged and FUR
nished for comfort and convenience.
The ladies' parors are most tasteful
and coy, in fact every nook and corner
Of the hotel is pervaded by homelike
ntmosphere. which cannot but be
appreciated by travellers. The dining
room has a seating capacity of two hun
bred, and with its neat and artistic dec
oratiouS presents a most pleasing APP
pearance One of the principal features
of the hotel is the table, which is of
rare excellence. everything purchased
for il being strictly first-class, as is
also the service Especial attention IS
given to sea foods and the best OF west
ern meats The dining room and kitch-
en- is under the personal management
OF Mr. J. H. Henton, who is well-known
for his ability as stewart and chef all
over the South There are one hundred
rooms all supplied with steam heat
electric lights and return call bells
The hotel company is comprised of Il.
w. Wallace, w. Il. and J. G. Springer
Mr.. Wallace is the managing proprietor,
and it may be said of him that he is a
hotel graduate. His genial and cour-
teous treatment of guests has made
him widely known MS one of the most
popular hotel men in the State Once
his guest always after when visiting
Wilmington your home will be at the
Orion. Mr. Wallace is n native Of
North Carolina. and has lived in VIII
mington for several years. He is a di-
rector in the Murchison National Bank,
a member of the Merchants Associa-
ton and takes lively interest in every
thing conducive to the welfare of VIII
mington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

at the Rocks which is the local name
for the stone wall built by the govern
ment a mile across New Inlet, ana
which is Il feat Of modern scientific en-
gineering also well worth inspection.
Nearer the mouth Of the river IS South
port. a comfortable seaside resort
where oysters, fish, crabs and other
marine Injuries abound, while at the
mouth Of the river Fort Caswell over
looks. with frowning guns the approach
to the roadstead. About twelve miles
from Wilmington one can land and take
Il train over to the beach, two miles
distant the cars stopping within a
few feet OF the breakers. This Is Caro-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
One of the Largest Hotels in
the State. Centrally LoCa-
ted, Heated by Steam.
A SUPERB MANAGEMENT,
The Best Commercial House in North Carolina.
Beautiful PafIOrs. Excellent Cuisine
Swell Apartments.
Swell Apartments.

Wilmington must always be an inter
csting city it matters not from what
standpoint it is considered. With its
grand old colonial traditions and its his
toric connections with the late civil war,
it viii always be mecca for the tour
lists They will always be anxious to
see Fort Fisher and other noted places
of interest beside the colonial residences
in the city and along the Cape Fear
River Tourists and travellers like the
sensation Of being on ground hallowed
by memories of days gone by, and where
once were involved the destinies of ma
tons For these reasons aside from ITS
commercial supremacy. Wilmington will
always he an interesting city.
Suitable apartments are the constant
desire Of the guest Bad ones are the
bane of his existence The Orton was
built 10 supply the best. 1t is four
story brick and cost 100000 1t is not
only the best commercial hotel in the
State, but one of the best in the South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

ton seed meal and nutritious food. The
raising of poultry can also be made sue
cessful and lucrative. A good home
market and easy access to other markets
would enable any one familiar with the
business to achieve comfortable living
and accumulate money.
OYSTER AND FISH INDUSTRY.
This is source of unending revenue
With waters teeming with fish, with
with ponds full of'oysters and clans, an
inexhaustible supply and unfailing de-
mand. nothing need stand in the way
Of an industrious man VINO wishes to
engage in this business. only half
million pounds of fresh fish are now ship
ned yearly, reaching nine different
States. but this does not include the
shipments of shad (freshl nor the i'm
mense quantity of mullet and other fish
which are barreIed and sailed. Sturgeon,
regarded in Wilmington MS nearly
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE CITY OF WILMINGTON II 1890

The people, therefore, never extend an
invitation without meaning it. We
have made some allusiOn to some Of the
resorts, and they deserve fuller mention.
4 daily steamer to Southport aHordS
the opportunity to visit all points OF m
terest on the river, and to take a snort
trip to sea. il desired. Captain Harper
the commander of the Wilmington,
is one of he most experienced officers
of excursion boats, and combines atfa-
bility and firmncss in a rare degree.
Fort Anderson is point Of revolution
ary as well as Of more modern interest.
Fort Fisher can be reached by landing
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CITY HALL AND OPERA HOUSE.

lima Beach, a noted summer resort.
Ocean View, said to be the finest
beach on either side Of the continent, is
directly east of Wilmington, and IS
reached by the Seacoast Railway, which
is ten miles in length OF this one
mile is directly on the beach parallel
with the water The beach is dotted
with cottages owned by Wilmingtonians
and others as summer homes. Before
reaching the beach, Wrightsvlle is
passed. separated from the beach BY Il
mile of open water, over which the
train crosses ON a trestle. Nrightsyille.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

As place of resort Wilmington
stands pre-eminent. So well are its at
fractions known within the State that
it is said no organization ever refuses
an invitation to hold a meeting there.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

1t is said the whale lives to be abont
400 years old. People who dislike the
idea of parting with pet after becom-
ing attached to it should secure
whale.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

1775. by the adoption of the celebrated
declaration of independence on the 10Th
of May of that year, it remained for the
people of Wilmington to offer the first
overt act of resistance by calling out the
militia To oppose the anting
of the stamped paper sent for
the use of the province. Our
space will not permit Of an extended his
torical sketch, and we must pass on with
the remark that Wilmington continued
an important military point during the
revolution, as it subsequently became
in the late Civil War. The house used by
Lord CORVALLIS as headquarters during
the British occupancy is still standing.
In 1873 the surrounding country was
embraced in st. James parish. modelled
after the English church government
idea. and elections of the lestry were
held for years under direction of the
sheriff at the court house door. In 1T49
a, number of Spanish priyateers sailed
into the river and We're driven off, enc
of them being captured. The proceeds
of the capture were devoted to the use OF
st. James church in Wilmington and
st. Phillips church at Brunswick, and
an oil painting, '.Ecce Homo taken
from the vessel, is now in the vestfy
room of St James church. Theechureh
building was used by the British during
the revolution as Il hospital, and also
as a riding school.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
The Year Just Past so Momentous in the History OF the
Nation Closed the One Hundred and yFourth Year
of the Existence of Wilmington. And Now, Facing
the Most Glorious Period in the History OF the
Country, With Eyes Turned upon New
Possessions Where our Banner Floats
as the Harbinger of New Era
Wilmington, the Metropolis
of the Old North State,
Gives Greetings of
Promise for
the Future.
CENTER OF THE TRUCKING INTERESTS

Through her Magnificent Arteries of Trade Revvifed
Stream is Destined to Flow East and West-Her Mills
her Factories, and her Workshops have Contributed
their Share of the Life Giving Stream of her
Progress, and the Patriotism and Honor of her
Citizens are her Crown of Glory--Great
have been her Achievements in Past the
Promise for the Future is ncalculably
Greater With her Great Harbor for
Commerce, Wilmington, the Queen
City of the State Will Touch
Hands With the Trade If the
World and be the Home Of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
LEADS ALL NORTH CAROLINA DAlES DIM NEWS AND CIRCULATION.

fine park and is unquestionably one of
the pleasantest cities in the South
either to visit or to live in.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

ST. PAULS LUTHERAN CHURCH.
besides being the centre of trucking
and clam industry, is also summer re-
sort, a large number Of houses fronting
on the sound
Wilmington has good electric car SER
vice. is lighted by both gas and cleo
tricity, has. good streets and drives, a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

In the Wilmington of To-day we See Strong Bowed Progress
Ceasess Working for the Future and in Place OF that Dead
Past that Lay Asleep; and Dreaming Seemed to Thrill
with High Endeavors, but lay Still in the old Ruts
where Keep their Stagnant Years, see Uprise
city Fair as Any that Lies Beneath
the Gracious Sun; and here Crowned
by her Coudless Skies in Glow
ing Beauty She Abides.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The Wilmington of today, with pop
ulation of about 10000 people, is situated
upon hill overlooking the Cape Fear
river. which divides into branches in
front of the city, each of which pene-
trates the interior some 1913 miles. Both
are important feeders of the city's traffic
each being navigahle for river steamers
about two-thirtls Of its length. There
are some ten lumber mills, handling pine
lumber mainly which is shipped ~ rail
or water to northern and western mar
kets. and by sail to the West Indies
from which latter point molasseS, SUI
gar. coffee and tropical fruits are I'M
ported. There are four cotton com
presses, the export of cotton amounting
to over 100000 bales Wilmington ranks
as the sixth cotton port of the United
States. There are four fertilizer facto
ries. whose trade reaches into South
Carolina and Georgia as well as North
Carolina Cotton factories. rice mills
yrist mills. cotton seed oil mills and 9TH
or industries employ large number OF
hands, and add to the prosperity OF the
place. The railway connection and SER
vic are excellent Steamboat lines TO
Fayetteville. and to all other points on
both rivers. daily line to the mouth OF
the river the usual outside lines 10 north-
ern ports, together with the foreign
shipping and many large tramp steam
ers. make the harbor scene OF bustle
and activity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
MANUFACTURING ADVANTAGES.

Wilmington and the surrounding coni-
try possess i'm an eminent degree the eS-
sentials for success in manufacturing
in adequate local supply of raw material.
cheapness of fuel, easy and convenient
means Of carriage. centrality of position
and accessibility to markets. All the es-
sentials noted are found in this sec
ton, and the best proof of the fact IS the
establishment Of manufaCso.y atter
mandatory within the pasr few years.
Fertilizer factories, lumber mills. cotton
factories, canning factories and others
of less relative importance have been
built here, indicating that investors u
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Wilmington has a direct line of steam
ers to New York, and it is the terminus
of five separate railroads, the tarollna
Central. the Wilmington, Columbia ana
Augusta and the Wilmington and Wei
don, the Cape Fear and Yadl<in Valley
and the Wilmington Newberne and Nor
folk railroad Besides these il has Il
railroad extending to the coast which
facilitates the handling of fish, oysters
and other marine products, which are
brought down the sounds in small craft
The roads enumerated give the city ana
the surrounding country speedy access
TO the entire State of South Carolina
to the greater part Of Georgia. to me
whole of North Carolina, and to VIZ
ginia Further than this, quick transit
for both passengers and freighr is PAD
to all northern and to all western ana
northwestern cities. With such adyah.
tages of transportation, the growth OF
Wilmington and the extension of IFS b'lSl-
ness is bound to continue increasing WIFI
great rapidity.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1899-05-23
CONGRATULATE THE NATION.
Republicans of Finney County In
dorse Presidents Policy and
Hurrah for Expansion.

TOPEKA, May 2.-(Special) The Repub-
licans Of Finney county held their county
convention last Saturday. This is the first
county in the state to hold its convention
this year. The resolutions adopted con-
gratulate the nation upon the manner in
which the pledges and promises made by
the Republicans in 1896 have been carried
out: call attention to the unprecedented
prosperity enjoyed by the people of the
country under President McKinley's admin
icy and the state administration, and con-
clude:
while we deplore the fact that it ever
became necessary for our country to en-
gage in warfare. yet we recognize and ap-
preciate to an unlimited degree the bravery
and patriotism of our gallant soldiers and
sailors, and in Admiral Dewey. the hero
of Manila bay, and each and every other
officer and private who have taken part in
the engagements upon land or sea. we rec
ognize the finest types of true American
citizens.
In the great struggle in which our ma
tion has recently engaged We proudly call
the attention of the world to the loyalty
bravery, patriotism and heroic acts of our
soldiers from the different states gencr-
ally; but we would particularly call at
tention to the unprecedented campaign
and the grand service and valor of the
Twentieth Kansas regiment, and We as
sert that Kansas has every cause to be
proud of her honored soldier boys, from
their gallant leader down to every private
the time when we may welcome them
home with all the ceremony, praise and
gratitude that is justly due such self-sac-
rifcing heroes