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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
E. 7. KAPP.
Sheriff of Forsyth County
and One of the Most
Efficient Officers
In the State. Popular With all Glasses and all
Parties. Not Only an Able officer
but Public Spirited Citizen.

Forsyth is one Of the best governed
counties in the State, ard glance at the
personnel OF its county officials will OK
plain why this is the case. They are
men who discharge their duties without
fear or favor. The office of sheriff is
one of the most difficult to ill rs its
duties are arduous and exacting. Sheriff
Kapp fills all the requirements of the
office and his perfect adaptability to
it is a common remark. He was born
in Forsyth county November %, 1852.
His father was r. J. Kapp and his
mother Miss Mary Miller, daughter
of John b. Miller, one Of the oldest
families of the State. His great grand
father was one Of the original Moravian
settlers who came direct from Germany
and settled at "Old Town"
Sheriff Kapp's boyhood days were
spent on the farm and he received what
education was afforded by the common
schools. AT the age of twenty he en-
gagged in the lumber and milling BUSH
ness, which business he still continues
His mills are Buhania and Rural
Hall. He was first elected sheriff in
1896 by majority of one thousand
votes. He was reelected in 1898 by a
majority of three hundred and ninety
one votes over three competitors. These
things go to show Sheriff Kapp's won
derful popularity in his county. He mar
ried Miss Carrie Riggs Of Forsyth coun-
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R. F. BYERLY.
Forsyth County's Popular
Register of Deeds
Whose Family for -Four Generations Have Lived
IN the Grand old County. An Officer
Who Attends Strictly to Business

II. L. Byerly was born November IA.
1866, and is consequently only thirty
three years old. His parenrs were Har
rison and Nancy Byerly. He was ed
ucated in the academic schools of the
county and at Oak Ridge Institute and
early eyinced a fondness for books and
IS what may be styled ''self-made
man. He has accomplished what he
IS today solely by his own efforts. He
has never had nor sought political pubs
Of any kind old in the present instance
It was a case Of the office seeking The
man rather than the man seeking the
office.
Upon leaving school in 1881 ne en-
gagged in the manufacture Of bricks and
followed this business until 1892, when
he engaged in dairy farming wien ne
followed up to his election as register of
deeds last fall. There IS a noticeable
lack of all red tapism in the conduct of
his office and his administration is max
ing him friends every day. Mr.. Byerly's
ancestors have lived in Forsyth county
for four generations. He is a X. Of p.
and no man has greater faith in the fu-
ture of Forsyth than he-one of the
most popular men in he county whose
friends are limited only by the number
of his acquaintance.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. ]. F. GRIFFITH.
Winston's Distinguished Mayor has Been
Worker for Many Years in its Behalf
A Substantial Business Man.
Elected Mayor in December 1898 His Admins
tration has been Of and for the
People.

7. Il. Griffith, Winston's able and
progressive Mayor, was born in DAVE
county May %. 1852. His career IS
such a one as should serve as an ex-
ample worthy of emulation by young
men who would learn the lessons Of self
reliance and perseverance. The prom
inent part he has played and the re-
sponsible positions he has held would
be more than creditable TO any one
many years his senior. Far beyond the
envying and petty jealousies that arise
in human hearts, there is Il feeling OF
genuine respect for the man who is
successful that cannot be mistaken for
anything else Mayor Griffith's early
educational advantages were limited TO
the old field schools, with the exception
Of two terms spent at the Winston
Academy. In 1869 he was employed as
a dry goods clerk and subsequently was
elected to and filled the office or county
treasurer for six year. In 1880 he open
ed a general merchandise store on
Trade street and has built UP large
and successful business. Mayor Grif-
fifth succeeded the late A. b. Gorrell
as Mayor. He is progressive gentle
man who thoroughly believes in building
MP his city, and is ever ready and willing
to do all in his power to accomplish
this object He has many friends
throughout this entire section who wish
him long and prosperous future.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

rapidly attained importance as the prin-
cipal seat of the Moravlan Church in the
South. The people we've noted for their
energy, industry and thrift, and these
traits have been inherited nor only by the
later inhabitants of that town but b.
the adjoining town of Winston as well,
and have made possible the great strides
of improvement that have marked the
recent years.
when Forsyth county was divided
from Stokes, the State Legislature APP
pointed five commissioners, Francis
Fries being chairman, who were to Sc
lect and buy site for court house and
a jail, the nucleus of county town
which 4 later Legislature christened
Winston. They purchased tifty-oae
and one-quarter acres just north Of Sa-
lem, at $500 an acre, located the court
house in the centre, and lall out the
streets to correspond with those of the
older town, and today the Twin City
joins hands across an imaginary i:ne IN
the south side of First sire x.
Mr. Bruner concludes his article with
the following statement of he county S
population and resources:
The population of Winston-Salem i
about $4,000, of which Winston claims
1900, and Salem 1000.
Forsyth county contains 247, 452 acres
Of land, valued at 81 ,4610TT; aud !, l45,
town lots, valued at S2464 1877.
Product Of taxation-for State uses,
$15. T09.62; pensions, S2.SS6.pl. schools.
S21. 578.2 6; county, S2S,097.92.
1.-THE population Of FORSYTH county Is
about 10000, of which $4,000 are white,
and 6,000 are colored."
The browning glory Of the Twin CITY
is her splendid new court house erected
in 1896 at cost of $4,000.
This is in fact the most handsome
and admirably designed conrt house IN
the State. Indeed there are few in all
the South that equal it IN architectural
beauty or adaptability, for thu uses sfos
which the building was designed
Winston-Salem boasts Of being the
healthiest city in the did NORTH State,
Her citizenship is made up OF thrifty,
energetic, hospitable peop'e and a warm
welcome awaits all new Corners and
home-seekers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CHAs. J. WATKINS, D. d. s.
Winston-Salem.

Winston-Salem.
DR.. Charles j. Watkins was born in
Forsyth county August 4, 1896. lie
was educated at the common schools
Of the county. and at Smith Grove
Academy. In 1862, true TO his conyic-
tions, he enlisted in the army as 4
private in ethe Sixteenth North Carolii,a
Battalion of Cavalry, ana was soon pro-
NOTED to first sergeant, Gnd later 20
forage sergeant. which position be held
until the surrender at ApponattoX.
In the fall of 1866 he entered the
old Pennsylvania Dental COLLEGE and
graduated therefrom in 1865. Return
ing TO North Carolina lie located at
Kernersville, North Carolina, Were he
practiced three years, or until 1873, at
which time he located IN Winston
Salem, where he has since practiced his
profession with marked success. Be
sides practicing his profession in strict
accordance with the best ethics known
to the profession, DR.. Watkins has
been of great value to his community in
many ways. For the past twenty
seven years he has been most active
worker in the cause of Sunday schools
and temperance, and his work along
these lines has been widely felt lie
is deacon of the First Baptist church
of Winston. In 1873 he married Miss
Flora o. Conrad, daughter of ]. J.
Conrad, of Yadkin county, AMI has
three children.
DIR. Watkins served for two years as
first vice-president of the State nenta.
Society, and stands high in the estinla-
ton of the profession throughout the
State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
WAREHOUSE
PIEDMONT
One ofthe Largest and Best Arranged Tobacco
Warehouses in the South, Under the
Able Management Of NJ, W,
NorAeet & Co.

The famous Piedmont Tobacco Ware
house has been a leading factor in the
tobacco world of Winston since 1875.
No warehouse in all the country is
more popular with tobacco planters, and
this reputation and popularity has been
established and maintained by twenty
two years of untiring zeal on the rart
of the warehouse management far the
planters interests. The business was es-
tablished by M. W. Norfleet, now de-
ceased, and soon thereafter Mr.. JAS.
s. Scales, the present senior partner
was added to the firm. This warehouse
has always stood for the interest of to-
bacCo planters, and the immense vol
ume of business transacted has npceSSi-
tated the making of improvements ana
additions to the building to keep race
with its growing popularity The hrm
is now composed of j. S. Scales. James
Il. Norfleet and Robert G.. Norflcet.
Mr.. Scales is thorough tobacconist,
and IS familiar with every detail af the
business. His courteous treatment and
fair-dealing has made him popular alike
with the farmer, buyer and manufacture
er. Winston does not possess n more
capable and popular young business man
than Mr.. James III. Norfleet. IT, has
given this business his personal attention
since 1887, and its wide popularity IS
largely due to his untiring efforts Mr..
Robert Norfleet is ALSO very active in
all the affairs of this popular concern.
and the number Of his friends IS limit
ed only by the number Of his acqaint-
ances.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

BILE position with credit to himself and
to the entire satisfaction of the people
of his county. He was born in Forsyth
county January 18th, 1889 He was
reared in this county and his education
was limited to the old field corpmon
schools, with only short time spent
at Kernersville Academy. Mr.. Crews
has been a farmer all of his life, and
is one of the countys substantial citi-
zens.
He is a Primitive Baptist. being a
member of Saints Delight Church of
Forsyth county, and was clerk Of this
church for several years. Mr.. Crews
was elected county Treasurer in No
yember, 1898 In politics he IS a Re
publican. He has wife and nine child
rem, is faithful officer and a quiet,
modest and unassuming citizen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Company, and its power and influence
are being felt not only throughout the
State. but beyond its borders. The
financial stability and responsibility of
this company is unusually large render
ing it amply capable of carrying out
all of its undertakings. Its stockholders
comprise many we'll known and sue
cessful men living in Winston-Salem
and throughout the State. The indiyid-
ual responsibility Of the following Off
GERS and directors is probably as large
as that of any similar concern in the
South:
OFFICERS.
f. H. Fries, President.
]. 4. Gray, Vice President
II. f. Shatfner, Secretary and Treas
urer.
DIRECTORS.
II. w. Fries.
G. ID. Ogburn.
James A. Gray.
N. $. Siewers.
w. NJ Nissen.
II. j. Reynolds.
j. W. Hanes.
John w. Fries.
f. 1T. Fries
W. Ii. haSan.
T. l.. Vaughan.
j Il. Gilmer.
The Wachoyia Loan and Trust Com
pany does a banking business, which is
incident to its business as a Trust Com
pany 1t supplements the field of COM
mercial banks by advancing capital to
customers and thus becomes in wide
sense the supporter and ally Of these
banks, instead Of a rival.
The Wachoyia Loan and Trust Com
pdny is corporation created by the
State, and as an administrators, executor
or guardian its life never ends, as that
Of an individual. The maker of a will
can rely upon this with almost absolute
certainty, for while it is possible that it
may fail the chances of its
doing so are very few. 1t is not only
subject to the supervision of the courts
that an individual receives, but also to
the inspection and regulation of the
State, whose duty it is to correct or
close its business when not legally or
safely conducted, in which case its capt.
tai Will be available for the payment of
its obligations, provision more than
likely to meet any requirement. This
condition OF permanency, which no indi-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
]. |. CREWS.
County Treasurer Ct Forsyth County, and a
Well Known Citizen. Elected County
Treasurer in November, 1898.

It requires a correct and conservative
man to act as county treasurer. 1t is
no small job to handle the peoples
money in a satisfactory manner--and it
also requires a knowledge Of book-keep-
ing. Mr.. Crews is filing this response
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
j. w. HUNTER, D. D. S.
Salem.

DIR. j. w. Hunter was born in Forsyth
county August %, 1896. He began the
study of dentistry in 1851, and gradual
ed from the Philadelphia Dental Col
lege in 1856. He was a charter mem
Der of the North Carolina Dental So
ciety and its president for one term.
Subsequently he was elected treasurer
of the State Dental Society, and acted
as such for sixteen years. In apprecia-
ton of DIR. Hunters valuable services
to the Society he was elected an honor
airy member for life.
DR. Hunter is one of The oldest ond
most highly esteemed dentists in the
State
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
PUZZLED

81 can't quite make out that English
neighbor of mine,' said Uncle Allen
Sparks. ''He was at church the other
Sunday and joined Justify in singing
when the preacher gave out America.
But / noticed that the words he sung
were God Save the Queen / don't
know whether he did it to give the effect
of an Anglo-American alliance or wheth-
er it was just piece of English bullhead-
edness. 20 Chicago Tribune.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
One of the Great Financial Institutions OF the
State Authorized by Law to Receive and
Execute Trusts of Every Character
From Courts, Corporations
and individuals.
CAPITAL 100000

1t Acts as Executor, Administrator Guardian, Receiver
Assignee Trustee Registrar and General Agent in Any
Matter of Business and Takes Entire Charge of
Estates Real and Personal--lt Lends Money
Collects Taxes and Rents, Etc, And
is Subject to Examination by the
treasurer of the State
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

ty, and has a family of three children.
Sheriff Kapp ran the first long distance
telephone connecting Winston-Salem
with Rural Hall and Buhania.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

MIR. HARVEY DEFENDS HIMSELF.
$4,000 reward for the scoundrel who
put out the report that Harvey's Na.ur-
al Lear Tobacco would cure consump-
ton. We have never claimed that It
would cure anything eScept nervous
ness. Made by Blackburn, Harvey and
Leak, Winston, North Carolina. This
famous brand represents the finest chew
that money and experience can furnish
the public. mtaAt
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

yidual can possess, is what recon-
mends this Trust Company. 1t never
gets sick, takes no vacations, IS always
at its office attending to business, it is
not subject to family or political intlu-
ence, it keeps it's accounts Systematically
and reports regularly, and has the learn
ing, the experience, the discretion, not
only of one man, but of number of the
most successful men in the community.
The Trust Company does its work
more economically than an individual.
Having a volume of such business, and
making a business of it, with familiar
ity with forms and methods and thor
ough standardization, it can afford to
work for less than the individual, who
may have only one such case in his life
time, and whose experience must be
gained, as experience usually is, by pay
ing for it.
In the settlement of estates by volun-
tary assignment or receiverships, where
disaster and difficulty have come upon
individuals, firms, or corporations, its
efficient methods and means have been
very beneficial, and its success marked.
When it is necessary TO close up
business, it can be done with expedition
and at minimum Of cost; where gain
can be made by delay the company has
the ability to provide the necessary
means to preserve the property and the
business.
Another function of Trust Companies
is that Of acting as treasurer or deposit
tory Of funds Of building and loan as
sociations, and other corporations.
This is a source of great strength to
such institutions, as it insures the safety
of their funds. The records of courts
and the opinion of judges and attorneys
wherever trust companies have had an
extended trial, show that their work is
regarded as far more satisfactory than
that of individuals so that in such
places the preference uniformly is for
them.
The Wachovia Loan ana Trust Com
pany has been doing work along these
lines since it's organization. and it has
become known as the States largest
financial institution. The following re-
port, issued June 80 1899, is itself
explanatory:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. 1854. S20.S3
Stocks and bonds. .. 27,02400
Invested trust assets. .... POI, 14I.GS
Overdrafts ...... 44.32
60, ''o''' ~ ~ anu 90 200 M
mo fror, pari,.. 10 oZ9 %
Real estate M ~
6.becks and otbcr casl ito,ns seq 60
So, a. 1eo -
Currency D. 400 90
Dimes. nickels and
cents 196GS 7S75n Il
-
Total 81 103 COS 40
Liabilities.
Capital stock paid in...S 200,00000
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-03-31
The G. E. Convention.

AS previously stated in The Times,
the State Christian Endeavor Conven.
tion will meet here on April 10Th and
hold until the 21st. The opening ad
dress will be made by Rsv. B. P.
Reid, of Pendleton. Rev. w, NJ.
Lewis, Secretary of the State Y. NJ.
@. A, will also be present and deliver
an address. Mr.. Willis Barr, OF
Boston, is expected to attend and par.
ticipate in the convention. Mr.. Baer
is the general secretary of the whole
Christian Endeavor movement, aud
will tell all about the great work
of this grand organization. All who
can should attend and hear him.
The local society is getting ready
for the occasion and will make every
preparation that will 60 to make it q
success. The choir is practicing reg
ularly and will endeavor to make the
musical feature as interesting and at
tractive as possible.
The railroads have granted reduced
rates from all points in South Carolina
and also from Augusta and Charlotte.
Churches having no societies will be
allowed representation in the conven.
ton if they will send delegates with
proper credentials. Entertainment
will be provided for them.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-03-31
Quarterly Conference.

The first quarterly conference of
the First aud Second Methodist
Churches for this year was held at the
parsonage last Saturday night at $50
O'Clock, with Presiding Elder w. p.
Meadors in the chair. The devotional
exercises were conducted by the chair,
after which the roll was called and q
majority Of the officials responded.
The pastors submitted their reports on
the spiritual and financial status of
their respective churches, which we're
very encouraging indeed. 1t was de.
cided to dispense with the joint quar-.
terly conference of these two churches,
and hereafter to transact the business
of sacn in: :seperate conferences. This
was deemed advisable in order to
simplify aud expedite the business
OF the two churches.
Measrs. Ira Harris and s. nj. Rice,
Jr., E. u, we're elected delegates to the
district conference which mests at
Woodruff in May, with Messrs. w.
D. Arthur and w. H. Sartor as al.
ternates,
On Sunday morning at II o'clock
Presiding Elder Meaders preached at
the First Methodist church. His
sermon was an able and lucid die.
cou:se and made profound impress
sion.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-03-31
4 Delightful Entertainment.

There was delightful entertain
ment at the residence of Mrs. E. E..
Williamson, on South street, last Fri
day night. The program, consisting
of songs, recitations, etc., was gotten
up by number of school children
and very cleverly executed. We take
pleasure in publishing it in full for
the benefit of our young friends.
Salutatory address, by Lilly Fant.
2. Song. "Break the News " Moth
err" oy all.
3. Recitation. "The Druukard's
Daughter" by Mabel Meador.
A. Dialogue, "The Visitors," by
Louise Murphy, Ruth Foster, Mabel
Meador and Cornelia Greer.
3. Song. "Sweet Bunch of Daisies"
by Lilly FAINT.
6. Recitation, dolly" by Emma
Rodger.
Z. Recitation, "For-get-me-not,"
by Cornelia Greer.
s. Dialogue, doctors VISIT" by
Mabel Williamson and William Mea
dor.
8. Song, "Just as the Sun Went
Down" by all.
TO- Recitation, "Indignant Nellie,"
by Mabel Meador.
II. Recitation, "The Elf Child"
by Ruth Foster:
II. Song, "Lost Child" by Corne-
liza Greer.
13. Music, "The Golden Baud"
by Ruth Foster.
IA; Recitation, "Good Night" by
Ora FAINT.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-03-31
At the Opera House.

The people of Union have been
treated to two very fiae attractions at
the opera house this week. On Tues.
day night Edwin Rostell, the celebrat.
ed American tragediau, ably assisted
by Miss Margaret Delmond, talent.
ed and accomplished actress, present.
cd Hamlet and Romeo and Juliet,
Shakespeare's popular plays, in very
clever and artistic manner. Every
phase OF the plays was rendered with
charming effect and the audience en-.
joyed the performance very much in.
deed.
On Wednesday night the popular
Alba Haywood Company was here and
played to the largest audience that we
have ever seen at the opera house. All
the available seats we're occupied and
the galleries crowded Everybody
seemed to enjoy the occasion immen.
ssly. AS the prince of comedians,
Alba Haywood is certainly success
He kept his audience convulsed with
laughter from the time the curtain
was raised until it went down at the
close of the entertainment. He is an
accomplished impersonator and we
daresay stands without an equal.
His confreres are all artists in their
respective roles and completely capt.
waited the audience. The music by
Miss Dresher, the brilliant violiniste,
and Miss Reimer, the accomplished
pianiste, was superb, while Mr.. De-
Bray, the gifted basso, evoked hearty
commendation.
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Citation to Kindred and Creditors
State of South Carolina,
County of Union.
Pu Too,n Ar G.oor Tee d.


County of Union.
BY Jason M. Greer, Esq, Probate
Judge.
Whereas, William Coleman has
made suit to me to grant him letters of
administration on the estate of and
effects of A. G. Rice, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and ad.
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said A. G. Rice,
deceased, that they be and appear, be-
fore me, in the Court of Probate, to be
held at Union G. H., South Carolina,
Oh the Oath day of March, next, after
publication hereof, at II o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if any they
have. why the said administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand and seal this
9th day of March, Ammo Domini, 1899.
Jason M. Greer,
Probate Judge:
Published on the 10th day of Mar.
1899, in The Union Times.
9-3t
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-03-31
What About That~
Easter Costume.

We prepared to show beautiful Spring
Goods that bought early the before
sell them about the
chants are asking Beautiful line of shing prints
price 33 Indigo Blue prints fast colors for &C. a. Psrcales
g. and lOc Heavy 25 inch pads
season. Our assortment grand Ask 10c special Na
hummer The prettest line of dainty laces in the city.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-03-31
ATTENTION FARMERS.

Wanted at once, bios for furnishing
4O6 cedar, chestnut or juniper poles,
25 feet long, perfectly straight, 6
inches in diameter at top. delivered
along main road between Union and
Pacolet.
Privilege of rejecting all bids re-
served.
2t. ALLAN NICHOLSON.