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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
DoDSON BROTHERS.
Leading Tobacco Manufacturers and Men Wro
Head the List in Progressiyeness.

The firm of Dodson Brothers. tobacco
manufacturers, was formed i'll 1892 aud
is composed of Messrs w. G., e. NJ.
and j. G. Dodson, The business career OF
these young men shows in striking way
what success can be achieved by hard
work, push and energy and careful,
personal supervision of ones business.
beginning at the bottom they are
gradually working themselves to the
top and now they command the conf
dence and respect of a wide circle of
friends and acquaintances, They are
not afraid to lay off their coats and do
hard manual labor, for in this way they
have been raised
Their plant now occupies a large,
three story structure, 50x100 feet which
has been fully equipped with all of the
latest improved machinery and is OPP.
Grated by steam. The factory is kept
running on full time and about 100 are
given constant employment All grades
Of plug tobaccos are manufactured. the
quality of which has been their best adj
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE SURRY JOURNAL.
One Of the Leading Democratic Weeklies
of Western N. G.

One of the Leading Democratic Weeklies
of westerns N. G.
The Surry journal made its first APP
pearance April the 14th, 1898, with Mr..
j. Il. Pepper editor and proprietor. The
paper is issued every Thursday and the
subscription price has been recently re-
duced from $1.00 to 30 cents per year.
Since taking hold of the enterprise Mr..
Pepper has built up bona fide circula,
ton of over 1850 subscribers and the
paper is read and loved by the best
citizens Of Surry as well as in number
of adjoining counties. 1t is a SPLEEN
did advertising medium for reaching the
farmers of this section and is the first
paper that has vet been successfully run
at Pilot Mountain.
The editor is bright, ente1prising
young Democrat, who is true to his
party principles and speaks openly and
fearlessly in their advocacy. He is popu-
lar in his town and community and has
given evidence of considerable newspaper
ability.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
REV. G. O. KEY.

A Substantial and Philosophical Citi-
zen.
AS a man who has made his influence
for good widely felt in his community,
10th as a Christian gentleman and as u
successful business man, Rev. G. O..
Key is entitled to prominent mention.
Our subject was born and reared on
Il farm at Oak Iiill ten miles west of
Iilct Mountain. He began his business
career at Ash Hill in the mill and mer-
camille business, and im 1892 moved
with his family to Pilot Mountain TO
enagage in the tobacco business. He
became proprietor Of The Farmers
warehouse. which ne conducted most
successfully until this spring, when 1t
was burned. This Mr. Key is replacing
with larger and better brick structure.
and he expects to double his business
The coming season.
Mr.. Key is one Of Tire town commits
sioners. 4 member ef the board OF trade
and president OF the Pilot Bank and
Trust Company. lie is also Il minister
in the Primitive Baptist church. being
pastor of the church at Pilot Noun
tain and of Union church, near his old
home I,e owns a large farm in the
country. where lie operates a grist mill
Mr.. Key is married and has family
of seven children. He is enc of the
nest solid and substantial citizens Of his
community, and by his hberality ana
puhlicspirited acts has made and yields
a great power Tor good at Pilot Noun
tain
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
NIEW OF
SWANSON AND HINES.

Dealers in General Merchandise
Any mention of the business firms of
Pilot Mountain would be incomplete
without reference to the above we'll
known gentlemen. Messrs. w. j. Swan
son and j. z. Hines, the popular young
proprietors, established their business
here i'll the fall Of 1897, and since that
time, by strict honesty and the most APP
proved business methods, they have sue
ceeded in building UP a patronage and
reputation of which they have just rea-
son to be proud. These gentlemen are
both new corners in Pilot Mountain,
Mr.. Hines having come from Pdtsyl-
vania county, Va, and Mr.. Swanson
moved in about six years ago.
They make "a speciality Of dry goods
and shoes, and as dealers in these goods
they are acknowledged leaders. Their
patronage extends throughout Surry and
Stokes counties, and their success has
been very gratifying. Messrs. Swanson
& Hines are both public spirited young
men who have the best interest of their
town at heart.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
JOB HIATT
Of All Kinds Of Lumber. Dealer
in General Merchandise, Furniture,
Coins and CaSketS.

This we'll known and popular z nile
man is one Of Pilot Mountains leading
and substantial citizens. lie was born
in Surry county. November 18th, 1888,
ana Il Il son Of And rson HAT who
operated Toms Greek Iron Works for
several years. during the civil wa.
MIR job Hiatt began E;s mercantile
career 4. That Mountain in 1879 ana
now has Il large business. He owns and
operates a well equipped saw and PLAN
ing mill. near this city, lnving a capacity
of 10000 feet per diem. H. manufac-
lures rough and dressed lumber, shingles,
moulding, etc. Mr. Hiatt is also a large
contractor and builder ana las erected
many of the handsome ard substantial
houses throughout this section.
He is a pleasant, geni2l gentl man,
affablc and courteous. and his success
in life is due to his Untiring energy AMI
upright business methods. As a citizen
of Pilot Mountain, he is thoroughly in
accord with any movement that has as
it's basis the onward progress of that
thriving community and is ever ready
to lend his aid to such commendable
projects
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER TWENTIETH CENTURY STATE EDITION

inches. ) to pound in ten pound caddies;
"Sweet Cream" 6 inches, AZ to poun1
in 10 pound caddies, and 'Dodsom's
Best,"-12 inches, to pound, which
is something extra fine. They make
large quantities of goods to order and
solicit contracts.
Dodson Brothers also operate the Pied
mont roller mill, which is located on
Toms Creek, two and a half miles from
Pilot Mountain. These gentlemen, are
widely known for their business energy,
public spiritness and general progressive
ness. They are leaders in all that they
believe to be for the good Of their town
and are consequently deserving of that
credit which is always due big hearted
and philanthropic citizens.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
f. L. SMITH.

General Hardware and Farming Imple-
ments.
People in and about Pilot Mountain
have in reach of them one OF the most
complete hardware establishments in
this section Of the State. This store is
conducted by Mr.. II. l.. Smith, one Of
the popular and prominent young BUSH
ness men of the town. Aside from do
ing general hardware business, Mr..
Smith is agent for Chattanooga Plows,
Richmond Stoves, Parry Buggies, Cham
pion and Pennsylvania Grain Drill and
Tise's Pump and Well Fixtures.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
NJ. L. HILL,

Livery. Feed and Sale Stables.
One of the enterprises that adds to
the attractions of Pilot Mountain is !,
well ordered livery, feed and sale stable,
conducted by Mr.. NJ. l.. Hill. He keeps
on hand from ten to twelve good horses
and is ever ready to supply his custom
ers with nice, substantial conveyance,
and in fact, the best of everything in
his stable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
DANIEL MARION
One Of the Most Successful and Substantial Men
of his County his Tobacco Factory, Ware
house and Merchandise Establishment

The history of Mr.. Daniel Marion
ought indeed to be an inspiration to any
young man starting out in life with moth
ing to begin on more than an able body
and firm determination to succeed.
For seven or eight years previous to
moving to Pilot Mountain he was en-
gagged in peddling tobacco by wagon, and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

FLINCHUM & REID.

Dealers in General Merchandise.
Among the young merchants of Pilot
Mountain who are entitled to the respect
and confidence Of every one are Messrs.
@. 3. Flinchum and j. Z. Reid, dealers
in general merchandise. They are both
Surry boys land are known in their town
and county
They handle clothing and notions,
queensware school books, etc. and are
meeting with the success which their
merit and enterprise so richly deserve.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
REDMAN AND ROYAL.

Manufacturers of Harness Saddles, Etc.
The above named gentlemen are
among the most public spirited citizens Of
their town. They formed the present firm
February the 18th of this year, and are
doing nice business in manufacturing
harness and saddles, fine hand made
harness being their speciality. They
command all the best trade of this entire
section and make their work their best
advertisement
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
j. p. LEWIS,
Photographer.

Pilot Mountain has Photographers
of whom she is glad to boast. Mr.. j. b.
Lewis, aside from being prominent
citizen, has for five years been photo
grapher of the town. He was awarded
the premium at the State Fair in 1897
for the best display of photography,
which speaks sufficiently for the charac-
ter of his work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
!. REAUREGARp POLAND.

Was born at New Orleans, La, De
cember IA, 1872. He spent his boyhood
days travelling through the United
States aud Europe with his parents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

saying, the truth of which is generally
recognized Equally true is the state
ment. Blessed is the man who trans
forms a bad road into good one, or
who builds a road where no road was
before. He not only is helping the
farmers on their way to market, but is
tightening the lahors Of the propagation
Of grass and therefore sharing the hon
ors Of cultivation.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
VALUE OF GOOD ROADS.
Southern Farm Magazine Of Baltimore
for Augusta

One of the great needs of the South
is good roads. Fertile fields and album
dant crops are comparatively worthless
if the farmer is not in touch with the
market. The nearer the farm is to the
market other things being equal the
more valuable is it. A good road is
valuable means Of bringing a farm near
er the market. Blessed is the man that
causes two blades of grass to grow
where but one grew before" is an old
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
WoRTH's MINERAL SPRING.

Worth's Mineral Spring is near Pilot
Mountain properties. Tonic, Alternative
Diuee tic ana specific, m all stomach
troubles.
For analysis and testimonials, address
DIR. David w. Worth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

while thus engaged he learned many
practical lessons which have since been
of great service to him. In 1876 he NOV
ed to Pilot Mountain to engage in the
tobacco business. Without friends and.
in the face of great difficulties he began
his career as a tobacco manufacturer
which, since the out set, has been mark
ed by wonderful success. No man has
been more closely identified with the
growth and progress of his town. and
no one has contributed more abundantIv
of efforts and means to bring about such
advancement. In word, Mr.. Marion
is town builder, and being a man of
the most practical, and conservative bus
iness ideas he has won the esteem and
confidence OF all who know him.
His tobacco factory is handsome
four story building, 50x100 feet, eouip.
ped by all Of the latest improved ma
chinery and run by steam. He has
about eighty hands constantly in his en-
ploy and manufactures all grades of
chewing tobacco. His leading brands
are: Honest Boy" "Daniel Boone" and
Our Pet" all plugs, and which find
ready sale in local as well as more dis
tant markets. The greater part of his
goods are sold in South Carolina and
Baltimore.
MARION'S WAREHOUSE
Is two story brick structure, 7Ox9O
feet which has just been completed,
Mr.. Marion expects to do a much larger
business this season than ever before in
the purchase of leaf tobacco. He is also
preparing to increase the output Of his
factory.
GENERAL MERCHANDISE.
For the past twenty-four years Mr..
Marion has also been in the general
merchandise business. His store is n
commodius two story structure. 7Ox90
feet, and is well stocked with all kinds
of goods, suitable for either the town or
country trade.
Mr.. Marion is a thoroughly progress
sive and enterprising gentleman He has
made a nice fortune by hard work and
honest methods and by the same meth
eds he is daily adding to his possessions.
Much more could he said OF him as n
loyal and patriotic citizen, and as a
successful business man, but our Limit
cd space will not admit
WORTH'S MINERAL SPRING.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

1t takes but minute to overcome tickling in
the throat and to stop cough by the use of One
Minute Cough Cure. This remedy quickly cures
all forms of throat and lung troubles Harmless
and pleasant take. 1t prevents consumption.
famous specific for grippe and its after effects.
I'll Pierce, Barton; II Webster, Barton Land
ing; q W Russell, Irasburg; E French, Glover
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11
JUST FOR FUN.

Inc Ceacher-Where is the caribO
found? Thomas, you may answer.
TommyTuck-The caribouis found in
the Caribbean sea.
The man I marry, said she, with a
stamp, must be a hero. He will be,
remarked the cautious bachelor.
Pa, said little Willie, why is bad
actor called ham? Perhaps, his faith
er replied, because he's so often serv-
ed with eggs.
YOU say that man who just went
by is one Of the best known men in
town? C-Yes; he couldn't borrow a
dollar to save his life.
Will you not eat your pie here in the
kitchen? Tanks, lady, but youse see
1 prides meself on being a diner out.
There is no good substitute for wis
dom, but silence is the best that has
been discovered.
Why is it that Bloomly never Dor
rows trouble? Because he finds it
more satisfactory to borrow cash.
George-What will your father settle
on the man who marries you? Milly
ALI the rest of the family, probably.
Fred-How do you like the table at
your new boarding house? Is there
anything to object to? Arthur-Pre-
cious little.
Tommy, said the teacher; what is
meant by nutritious food? Something
to eat that amt got no taste to it, re-
piled Tommy.
Have you any nice light bread? ask
prospective customer in bakeshop.
Yes'm, replied the new boy, we have
some nice pound loaves that weigh
only 10 ounces.
Teacher-How dare you laugh at me,
you young rascals? Chorus of pupils
But we're not laughing at you, sir.
Teacher-Well, then, don't know
what else there is to laugh at.
Bob Stay-And now it appears that
Upton wanted the American boat to
win all the time. Hull-Why so?
Why, he said he hoped the best boat
would win.
She refused me point blank. Did
she give any reason? Yes; she said I
didn't look half as eager and interest
ed when I proposed as I did when
making a rush at football.
Little Willie-Say, pa, what's re-
of expression? Pa-Using
more words than are necessary to ex-
press ones meaning, such as ''wealthy |
"wealthy plumber" etc.
Why don't you think the automobile
will supplant the bycicle? Because !
you can't go out with an automobile |
when you ought to be at work and
square it with your conscience by call
it exercise.
Ed1tor-Well young woman, if the |
story suits me, I will pay you $15 for
it.. Young Lady Author (persuasively) |
oh come, now. Buy it without
reading it, and I'll let you have it for
$40.
I can't find words sufficient to ex-
press my gratitude for the honor thus
began the politician. Now
s the time to subscribe for one of my
Universal Dictionaries, shouted book
agent in the crowd.
Do you know much about music?
Not great deal, answered Mr.. Ruff
hod. But I've managed to figure out
hat if you hear anything in theatre
1t the cost of So per seat it's art, and
somebody sings the same thing in
IN adjacent fiat, or hammers it out on
piano, it's an Internal racket. Pm
Getting on.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

What have you in those large bum
dies stacked up in the hall? asked the
young woman who was having her
first view of the newspaper plant
Those, said the editor, are some of the
poems on Indian summer that shall
not be able to use.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

What have you been playing during
your present tour? We played
Hamlet and King Lear on the stage,
answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes.
Were there no comedies in your rep
ertory? Only one. When we came
to count up the box Office receipts, it
was usually Much Ado About Nothing.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

My son has been troubled for years with chronic
darrhoea. Some time ago L persuaded him to
take some of Chamberla aims Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. After using two bottles of
the 25- cent size he was cured. give this testi-
monial hoping some one similarly afflicted may
read it and be benefted.-Thomas c, Bower,
Glencoe, o. For sale by Barron & Hamblet.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

He-What did you discuss at the
meeting of your literary club this af-
ternoon, my dear? She The out
rageous action of Miss Burgins i'm
almost doubling her price for making
a gown.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

Mrs r. Churchill, Berlin, VT, says: "Our
baby was covered with running sores. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve cured her. A specific for piles
and SKIN diseases Beware of worthless counterfets
II Pierce, Barton; r E French. Glover; III
Webster, Barton Landing; w Russell, Iras
burg.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

Little Charles-Sister told mamma
yesterday you were born to be poll
tician. Mr.. Skimpley.-A politician?
I wonder why she thinks SO. Little
Charles-She says you can do SO much
talkin without committin yourself.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

Did you read about that fellow who
attempted to murder girl and then
committed suicide? Well, that is an
improvement on the usual style of
committing the murder and attempt
ing the suicide.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

Sir, the men on the firing line refuse
to go out again if Private Pineknot
goes with 'em. what's the matter
with the private? He used to hunt
deer up in Maine, sir, and the other
men are afraid for their lives.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

You are half an hour late at our APP
pointment, Mr.. Tompkins. Yes, /
stopped to get my luncheon. Well,
be kind enough to sit down and wait
while go and get mine.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

Ican't quite make that young fellow
out, said the livery stable man. What
puzzles you about him? Why, he
wants very gentle horse, and / can't
tell whether he's afraid or is going to
take his best girl driving.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

l beg your pardon, madam, will you
have the great kindness to hold my
horse while l run and get my hat, or
will you be so good as to run after
my hat while hold my horse2
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

1t has been said that speech W as
given man to conceal his thoughts.
This is not the true answer Speech
was-Given TO man to prev Mt other
people from talkins.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

DeWitt's Little Early Rsers purify the blood,
clean the liver, invigorate the system. Famous
little pills for constipation and liver troubles.
II Pierce, Barton; r French, Glover; H S
Webster, Barton Landing; w Russell, Iras-
burg.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

No, said the great author regretful-
ly; I have not reached the pinnacle of
success yet. No one has accused me
of plagiarizing a long forgotten author.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11
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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11

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of thing, she can hardly help asking
if you're sure you're sure.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-12-11
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Who haply there their way may win.
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Who fain would bide herein for ayes
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-Harper's Bazaar.
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