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The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1899-12-09

All swine will eventually run down
a steep place into the sea.
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Two women Nere arrested a. Pas
sale. y. j.. for operating an Illicit dls
tiliery.
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Milwaukee has started plans for q
Dewey monument
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Fence and Ison Works.

PORTLAND WIRE . IRON WORKS; WIZ,
and Iron fencing: affioe railing. etc IA Aide
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The absurd man Is he who never
changes
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..ROOf Of tie Pudding
q In tie EATING. %

y b not 0'hat @'s say. but uhat HOors
Sa'sapasala DOES. that teRs the story.
Thousands Of peopis siVs the proof BY
telling Of remarkable cures BY Hood's Sar-
saearala Of ScrofaLa. SAit Rheuna. lss-
pepsia. Catarrh. Rheumatism. and al
other Mood diseases and debility.
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The event Of the week has been the
announcement on the part Of the min
ers OF lake Bessemer ores OF their
prices for the season Of 1SO0-19O1. The
figure decided upon. IS. so at lower lake
ports, for the Norrie grade. compared
with $2.5 last year represents an adj
vance rather larger than was expected.
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CAMPUS AND BUILDINGS AT WAKE FOREST COLLEGE,

paints, oils. glass; seeds, school and col
lege text books and in fact all druggists
sundries. The prescription department
is complete and in responsible hands.
Mr.. r. Il. Holding is a native of Wake
Forest, having been born here thirty
three years ago. He was educated Mt
Wake Forest College, being graduated
with the dg gree Of A. h. He is married
and has family Of four children. Mr..
Holding is member of the Baptist
church and in politics a Democrat. He
is progressive citizen and strictly
\ 1. Druggist.
The house enjoys a large and growing
trade due in great measure to the.ab-
solute safety in the prescription de-
partment and the courtesy shown to pa
irons Mr. Holding is always pleased
to see customers and always ready to
display goods. I'm conclusion let us say
that to just such wide-awaBe and stanu-
ard houses, Wake Forest owes her pres
ent great prosperity and standing in the
commercial world.
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tion until 1896 when he came to Wake
Forest and took charge of Wake Forest
Academy. Professor Parker takes great
interest in all educational matters and
always does all in his power to advance
education. Mr. Parker is married and
has an interesting family Of five child
rem. In church matters he is "A devout
mber of the Baptist church and in
politics is an ardent and uncompromESing
Democrat Let us say in concluding the
sketch OF this excellent gentleman that
he is progressive and wide-awake citi-
zen. who believes thoroughly in pushing
Wake Forest to the front and is always
ready and willing ITO aid any project tend
ing in that direction. Success to You,
Mr.. Parker and may your years be many
upon earth in order that you may keep
mp tha good work, lis the wish Of the
writer.
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hams company and our subject was
made first lieutenant. He CALAMITY serv-
ed the Confederacy until March 10th,
1868, when he was honorable discharg-
ed ON account of Ill health Mayor Al
len has been an active participant IN
politics since he left the army For n
period of twelve years he faithfully
served Wake county us one of her COM
missioners. His record in that body
needs no commentator from our pen.
lie was true to- every trust reposed an
him and gave his best services to the
county and the people. When first
elected, he Oyercame an adverse major
lty of over 200 and was elected by 20
majority. For many years he was
member and chairman of the Oak Grove
township Democratic executive commit
tee. When first elected county COM
missioner, the county was $4,000 in
debt. this board of which he Was chair
man for a number of years, greatly rec
duced this debt and placed the county
upon firm foundation.
In 1893, Mr. Allen moved to Franklin
tom and remained there unta 1899, when
Ire returned to Wake county where he
las since resided He was elected May
or of the city, by the Board of Alder
men, February lSt 1899, and his official
acts have fully eXemplitied his interest
in the welfare and advancement Of the
city.
In politics Mr. Allen is a Democrat
of answering faith and has never voted
anything else but Democratic ticket.
His lah0rs i'm the interest of Democracy
are well known. In secret societies he is
prominent being a member of the ma
sonic fraternity.
Mayor Allen is one of the large prop
erty owners of the county, having extern
Sive planting interests in this and adj
joining counties. He is Well-known
throughout this entire section and his
friends are legion.
In conclusion, the writer would say
that to just such mpnub rs of the old line
guard the great Democratic party of
North Carolina owes its present excel
lent standing, and to just such men our
State owes her present progress and adj
yancem5nt.
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and enterprsing section IS notSd TOT
being sharp decisive and successful
and the vigor displayed in the I'M
provements Of the city, which are as re-
nlarkable rs commendable, arr mot to be
wondered at but expected by those ac-
quaiIited with the above facts.
The city's advantages cannot be sur
passed. and the citizens arr DESTROYS of
giving encouragement and assistance to
all wishing TO introduce new industries
here. In fact, the manufacturer
can hardly find as good adj
yantages for his industry else
where in as healthy a locality, where
good schools. churches and society
abound. Real estate has always been
held at every moderate values, and par
tics desiring to INVEST in that Lane, and
having the money to put into it, can read
iiy secure investments that beyond
dou9t will double i'm value inside of five
years. and in many cases i'm much less
time. as no city in the country presents
SO many favorable opportunities for i'm
vg.stmeats rs does this place, whose
Furnishing condition finds apt illustra-
item in the constant building of business
and mercantile structures.
w AhE L OltESI.
Derives its name from the college To-
Gated here lis chartered and is situated
en- the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, in
the northern section Of Wake county.
just yCnteen miles from Raleigh The
little city is a beautiful spot and gives
great tndication of future growth and
prosperity.
MU.p lLpAL GOVERNMENT.
Wake Forest being chartered has 4
municipal administration, consisting OF
Il mayor town marshall, clerk and treas
urer and five aldermen, elected every
year. These positions are filed by hon
orable, upright gentlemen whose sole am
bition Il the bctt, mnent of their town
and dts Announcements
EDUCATION FACILITIES.
As a center for education Wake Forest
lhaen't Il peer I'm The Old North State
Famous old Wake Forest College, the
baptist denoqninational college OF the
State, is located here. In addition the
Wake Forest Academy, an excellent
academy combining the free school feat
ure, is situated here and is under able
and progressive mama gemsnt.
CHURCHES.
There is but one white church here,
and tina. Of the Baptist denomination.
MANUFACTURERS.
Wake Forest has two manufactures:
a plow factory and a Bed Spring faeto-
ry Most advantageously located in re-
gard 10 railway facilities, cheap fuel
cheap living and climatic Influences
Wake Forest offers superior inducements
to the manufacturer looking after
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And a Leading Factor in the
| Mercantile World in this
Section is the Firm
or DUNN AND DICKSON BROTHERS
Leaders in Styles and Fashions. Up.to Date
in Everything Under Management
That is Truly Superb.

The story of the rise of this great es-
adjustment to the head and front of
the mercantile line Of this section reads
more like Il romance than a reality. But
truth in stranger than fiction. The
present firm was organized January LIST,
1897. The advancement of the business
under experienced and able management
grew as if by touch of magic. The
people appreciated the prompt and eff
cient service rendered them, coupled
with the fact that the house carried
every thing desirable and sold their goods
at a close margin. The years rolled on
and brought increased prosperity, and
when the cycle of time reached 1922
the house Of Dunn and Dickson Brothers
stood Mt the head and front of the mfr-
camille world of this section. The es-
Establishment IS distinctly department
store and Is the only enc in the town.
The mammoth quarters occupied consist
of Il two story brick building, with base
ment, 45XI5 feet in dimension. In addi-
ton the adjoining building consisting Of
three rooms is occupied.
The stock carried is large and varied
and embraces the latest i'm staple and
fancy dry goods from foreign and do
nestle looms. ribbons, laces and in fact
everything attractive in that line to wo-
mankind. The shoe department contains
n large and well selected assortment OF
the latest and best makes in shoes, slip
pers. etc.
The millinery department is a perfect
gem" Here is displayed in delightful
profusion the daintiest selections in hats
bonnets, etc In fact the leading feat
IRE Of This house is keeping abreast
with the times and giving its Gus
toners the best assortment of plain, me-
dunn and fine goods. They also do I'M
dertaking and handle line of under
takers goods Their line Of staple and
fancy groceries embrace a superior as
sortment and are handled in large
quantities. This house carries more
stock than any three houses in this vicin-
ity. The large army of buyers come
within a radius of twenty miles of Wake
Forest. The personal of the firm is as
follows:
Mr.. n. A. Dunn, the senior member
was born at Nellse. Wake county. and
Was educated at Wake Forest College,
from which he was graduated in 1891
with the degree of A. Il. Subsequently
he embarked in business as a member
af the firm Of n. A. Dunn 4 Go. Mr..
Dunn is an enterprising and progressive
gentleman and much of the success o.
the house is due to his actmen and b9si-
ness ability
AIessrs. w. NJ. and f. w. D.Ckse1
are natives of Wake Forrest end bcca ~
associated with Mr.. Dunn in 1897 The
are gentlemen of answering integrity
and live business men.
The house gives employment TO -four
people The trade enjoyed by this wide
awake and prosperous firm is Of the best
element of this section. Messrs. Dunn
and Dickson Brothers need no intro
duction to the people They are among
the leading citizens of this section. The
future CT the house is one of exceeding
brightness.
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of Wake Forest, this house is entitled
to prominent mention by reason of the
enterprise displayed on the part of Mr..
Wingate and the large and diversified
line OF goods carried. The business was
ncepted here in 1884 Large and COM
modious quarters are occupied on White
and Railroad streets. The stock em-
braces delightful assortment of dry
goods notions, groceries, bicycles, sum
dries, sporting goods generally, guns,
ammunition, etc Mr. Wingate is agent
for the following high standard grade of
bicycles: Columbia, Rambler and Craw-
ford. He has a complete repair depart
ment ana can fix anything on Your
wheel. Clothing to order is one Of his
speciaItieS He carries a large line Of
sampl $ Of the latest makes in cloth and
guarantees a perfect fit and a stylish
make. During the summer months he
handles ice cream, soda water and ice.
He has an ice house attached to his
store building A large and fine line of
stationery is carried for the students
Mr. Wingate was born and reared in
Wake Forest and is a graduate Of Wake
Forest College. He is a great sportsman
and has succeeded in building up a large
and profitable business, his patronage
coming from within q radius Of eight
miles of Wake Forest People needing
anything in his line will certainly con-
suit their own interest by giving him
call, examining goods and learning
prices Mr.. Wingate never deems it a
trouble to show goods, but is always
pleased to do so. Don't forget the place
and remember your patronage is always
an1mncintnl
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and ability of the wide-awake manage
ment.
Mr.. Peed the wideawake senior mem
Der married en- 1890. Miss r. W. Harris,
Of Flankhnton, and the result of this
union is one child. In politics, Mr.. Peed
is am answering Democrat and has al
ways done all in his power to advance
the party's interests. On the 10Th of
February la the News and Observer
published an article from Mr.. Peed's
pen calling attention to and advocating
the adoption of the separate coach law
This article did much to stir up the
matter which was eventually carried.
He was elected member of the town
commissioners i'm 1896 and has been re-
peatedly Reelected He is a member of
tia Masonic fraternity
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place where all these elments are com
b.ned Wake Forest wants manufacto-
1tes and Is prepared to offer liberal in
Queen ents to all who desire to CONF.
The manufactures needed and those that
would pay best are cotton mills, -four
and gr.st mills, wood working factories,
etc There is AN immense demand for
flour in this 5, ction and enough grain to
keep Il mill running twelve months in
the y ar.
POPULATION.
The population of the city is about 500.
These people are Of American parentage
and are live, energetic citizens, Hospital
bic and courteous to strangers. There
are no bar-rooms in Wake Forest. So
ciety is excellent and the most rigid
morality prevails.
COTTON MARKET.
There is shippsd from this point from
$500 to $500 bales Of cotton annually.
FACILITIES.
The town has both telegraph and tele-
phone facilities that give the most eff
Cient service.
RAILWAY FACILITIES.
The greet = aboard Air Line system
passes through Wake Forest and fur
nisbcs the people with excellent freight
and passenger facilities, giving the peo-
lle M outla for their products to any
market in the world.
SECRET ORG CARNATIONS.
Boh Masons and Odd Fellows have
secret organizations here
LIBRARY
The college library is open during the
summer months to the public of the town.
HEALTH.
Owing to the elevation Of the town
health is excellent There is very little
typhoid fever. The drainage rs natural
and excellent. The town is drained by
Ricltland creek and branch of the
same.
WATER.
Excellent water is obtained Of both the
freestone and limestone yarities. There
are many good wells in the town.
SURROUNDING SOM.
Is a red clay, a good producer and
very prolific. f0f course it requires at
tent.an. The Industrious farmer can
always do well, make comfortable Hv-
ing and lay mp for a rainy day.
THE FARMERS
As rule are in prosperous condi-
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above named institute doing a great deal
for the higher education of the coiarel
race. 1t was established in 1885 by the
Shiloh Baptist association and since that
time has been very successful. THY
have every equipment for wisely conduct
ing the school. The course of study
is very thorough and consists of three
different departments. namely: Primary
Normal and Academic. The average
attendance is one hundred students who
come from all over the State. The IA
Guilty is composed of very strong and
able teachers, with Thos o. Fuller, the
Senator from that district, as president
aud of whom a sketch viii be found
in another part of this paper. The school
is in Il flourishing condition, and is one
OF the great educational factors among
the coloreil schools of North Carolina.
There are great many mercantile
houses in Warrenton some of which have
grown from a very small beginning TO
large and prosperous establishments.
And among those who have stared il
n small way is the firm whose name cap>
tions this article. The inception of the
business was in October of 1897, on a
very small scale, but by continuous push
and selling goods at low prices it has
been built up to a much larger and sub
stantial business. At the store, which
is located in the central portion of the
city, can be found a choice line Of dry
goods, groceries, China ware. shoes, hats,
etc. The trade is not local but extends
throughout the surrounding country,
and the firm is now doing safe and sue
ceSaflul llnsinpSS
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WAKE FOREST ACADEMY.
Under the Able Management of Profess
sor w. G. Parker.

Under the Able Management of Profess
sor w. G. Parker.
This well-known and popular imst.tu-
ton Of learning is situated upon flpa
northern edge of the town on one half
acre of ground The building consists
of two rooms 25x26 feet in dimensions
with vestibule nearly tine length Of
the house. ten feet wide. The equip
men" consists OF modern furniture, slate
black boards, etc
The school is controlled by n board Of
five trustees. The Academy combines
with it the free school feature. The
average attendance at both sessions is
about sixty The curriculum embraces
primary and preparatory Studies for cod
lrge Its standing is exceptionally high.
The academy has been in existence for
a long time and has been known un-
der its present name for the past twelve
or fifteen years. The administrator OF
knowledge in this popular academy is
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W q. PARKER.

A gentleman who is known far and
wide as an able instructor, a christian
gentleman, and wide-aWake and pro-
gressive educator. Under his regime
the school has fourished and prospered
and steadily pushed it's way forward.
Mr. Parker is a North Carolinian by
birth and first saw the light of day in
HEREFORD county, December 23rd, 1910
He comes from am old and distinguish
ed family, being the son Of Silas Parker
deceased. He was educated at Wake
Forest college attending during the Ses-
sions from 1854 to 1859. When the war
between the States broke out, true to his
country he entered the Confederate
army. company G., seventeenth North
Carolina regimnt as private. He was
subsequently for bravery in action, pro-
NOTED to IA Lieutenancy, and served with
''Dixies Spartan Band until the flag
went down. surrendering with Johnston
at Greensboro, North Carolina. After
the war he engaged i'll teaching the
Young Idea" how to shoot mt Elm
Grove Academy, Hartford county. For
three years he served Hartford county
as superintendent of education. In 1887
he moved from there to Seaboard. North
Hampton county. and took the Princi-
ralship OF the Seab0ard and Roanoke In
stituIte and successfully filled that posi-
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TO Be Found in the Thriving
and Wide Awake MI
nicipality.
FAMlLlsFLY KNOWN AS WAKE FOREST
Fyery ln6ucement 10 Settlers Who Wish to Be-
come Prosperous Merchants, Manufacturers
and 7 ar aers, and TO all investors.

This town is very conveniently and
pleasantly lcleafed, substantially built
up and is inviting and pleasing III ap-
peamnee, and gives every evidence Of 4
progr ssive spirit that is surely carry
ing Ct forward 10 an enviable future
elninence.
In This progressive age the prospects
Of a city are Due in meas
ure to the enterprise of business
interests, and in this issue we wish
to present view Of all such The
business houses here as a rule are in
teligs ntIy directed, admirably equip
ped progress and growth having
marked the course Of each on account
Of their facilities being as perfect and
complete as they can be made any
where.
Everything in and about the city indi-
Gates and gives assurance Of steady,
substantial growth and permanent pros
perity.
In fact, the career of this wideawake
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r. S. DODD
Member of The Firm of u. v Peed
and Company.

In the list of sterling citizens of
Wake Forest, none stands higher on the
golden road of promise than this we'll
known and popular young gentleman, one
of its solid and substantial business
men who is fast climbing the ladder
of business success Mr. Dodd is a
member of the well-known firm of Il.
V. peed and Company and manages the
nts' furnishing and student supply de-
partnent Of That house The store is m
emincntly well fitted and conducted one,
is stocked with Il very large assortment
OF every thing up-to-date i'm the above
mentioned fines Under Mr. Dodd's cX-
cellent mama cement the business thriveS
and grows. He is Il North CaroIIlian
10y birth and first saw the light Of day
at Clayton, this State, Octcbr, Bird
1875. He received liberal education
at Wake Forest College, graduating in
1897 with the degree OF A. b. During
August of that year he married Miss
Fannie, the accomplished and talented
daughter Of DR. Powers, of Wake For
est Subsequently he embarked in bust
mess as a member of the finn of u. V
Peed & Co. He is man of great deter
mination and his success in life is due to
HIS qulel ueleIIl4LdlaG Uu 10 succeed EV-
cry moment of mis- time is devoted to his
business and the basis of the success
OF the establishment is due to his courte-
sy to the large army of customers That
patronize the establishment.
Mr.. Dodd is a Democrat of unswerv-
ing -saith and is ever ready to aid the
onward progress of his party Success
to you, Mr.. Dodd, and may your future
he one of prosperity is the wish of the
writer.
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ton They are terracing their lands and
are farming upon scientific principles.
FRUITS.
They raise strawberries, raspberries,
improved hlackberies, apples, peaches,
pears, etc. Grapes of several Yarletles
do we'll
FARM PRODUCTS.
The surrounding country is undoubt-
edly one of the finest farming sections
in the State. 1t grows cotton, corn,
oats, wheat, grain, Irish and sweet po-
tatoes all the vegetables, etc.
Corn averages per acre - buShels.
Cotton averages per acre "a bale.
Wheat averages per acre IL bushels.
Orchard grasses, millet and rye are
raised.
WAKE FOREST
Has one depot, and two telegraph of
fees, nine mercantile houses, one butch
or shop, two livery establishments, two
blacksmith shops, one college, one acad-
envy. one (White) church, three phySsl-
clans. one dentist. one pillow factory. one
bed spring factory, one hotel, and the
livest people i'm North Carolina.
THE STORES
AS rule ara large, wen stocked ana
conducted in metropolitan up-toedate
manner Goods can be purchased as
cheap here rs any point in the State.
The local merchants should be patron
ized hberally as they are wide-awalIe
men who keep constantly pushing for
trade.
IN CONCLUSION.
The home seeker and investor should
give careful attention to Wake Forests
claims, for it extends cordial invita-
ton to one and all to visit the city.
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u. V. PEED.
Senior Member of the Firm of u. v
Peed q Go.

peed & Go.
Perhaps one Of the best known mer-
chants of Wake Forest, is the gentleman
whose name captions This article, man
among men, whose friends are only Inn
tied by the number Of his acquaintance.
He was born in Orange county, July
18th, 1862, during the dark days of the
civil war. He springs from one of the
old and distinguished families Of the
STATE, originally from England. When
our subject was six months old, his pa
rents moved to Wake county settling in
BCtt0m Greek township. HIS youth was
passed in securing an education at the
schools and academies OF the county.
Subsequently he taught school for sever
al years and then embarked in the mer-
camille business "a this point. The house
Of Il. " Peed Il Co., was established
four years ago and became known UNI
der Its present name year ago. Large
and cC1nmodiouS quarters are occupied
ait the head of Main street. The premi-
SEES are stocked with a large and delight
FIJI variety Of general merchandise, such
as dry goods, notions, clothing, shoes
hats. caps, groceries and everything that
Is kept i'm first class store. Country
produce is bought and sold The bust
ness. originally established ON a small
basis has been built up by the acumen