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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
LEADERS ALWAYS
ARE The J0ANS0NS, FOUNDED 40 YEARS
AGO, FANCY GR0CERS AND
C0NFECTIoNERS.
Firm Composed of c. P. and H. P. Johnson,
Live, Wide awake CITIZENS, Recently Erect
ed the Handsomest Brick Block
in Clinton. : $500 fF z;s
u GllnLOIl. -. 49,

1t is especially pleasant to mention in
this edition those concerns who thor
oughly understand and respond literally
to the demands of increasing trade
Such houses, and there are a number
in Clinton, give stability and reflect
credit on the commercial interests of
this rapidly growing center. Standing
conspicuously among the solid and sue
cessful houses is that of the Johnsons',
one of the hest-known mercantile fms
of this section
Forty years ago this house was start
ed ON a very small scale. AS the years
passed ON the business flourished and
grew until to-day the Johnsons' are
leaders. They have recently erected the
finest building in Clinton, an ornament
to the section. This block is a commo-
dious substantial three-story brick 2Sx
100 feet in dimensions The first floor
is used for their business; the second
floor is devoted to offices and the third
floor is used for Odd Fellows House.
The building was erected at a cost of
$1,000, and is thoroughly modern in
every particular.
The Johnsons' are original leaders in
staple and fancy groceries and have the
largest business of the kind in Eastern
North Carolina a fine solid front of
plate glass the largest in the State,
gives n view of the store Modern
methods are used in the conduction of
the business, such as the National Cash
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HENRY L.. FAISON.
A Democrat Among Democrats.

This gentleman holds a most enviable
position as true representative of the
varied interests of this beautiful city,
and the State of North Carolina. With
well balanced and cultivated intellect,
a genial temperament, and a buoyant
energy, he has walked up the pathway
of life to a manhood, replete with Il
noble influence for the great response
biities of the present eventful period and
flNA OF golden promise for honorable
duty in the battlefields of the coming
future Henry e. Faison may be con-
sidered one of the successful selfmade
men of the New South
He was born in 1859 and passed his
youth in securing an academical educa
ton He began the study Of law in
1880 Subsequently he graduated from
the University with the degree of a. r..
He then attended Dick and billiards.
law school at Greensboro, and was adj
mitted TO the bar in October, 1882. Mr.
Faison began the practice of his chosen
profession at Clinton. He is married
and has three children.
In politics Henry Il. Faison is an ar
dent Democrat. of answering fidelity
He has devoted both his time and means
to the success of his party. He has
never sought political preferment, but
has attended strictly to his large and
increasing legal practice. Mr.. Faison
has large clientele, practices in ali
the courts, and makes a speciality of
land law
Mr.. FaisOn is a man of great enter
prise and thoroughly believes in pushing
Clinton and Sampson county to the
front. He is a member Of the Presby-
terrain church. In addition 10 his legal
practice, Mr.. Faison has farming inter-
ests in the county During the recent
meeting of the Legislature, he was elect
ed Trustee of the State University.
Mr.. Faison is man esteemed and adj
mired by all who know him, as a gen
tleman in every sense OF the term, as Il
man Of convictions and as one whose
friendship is worth having. True to
every trust reposed in him, true to his
party and his people Henry Il. Faison
is loved by one and all.
Let MS say in concluding the sketch Of
this honorable gentleman, that had Gin
ton one thousand more citizens of equal
calibre, that would represent just one
thousand of the best citizens any State
could have.
This sketch is voluntary tribute on
the part of the writer to the worth of one
of the truest and best men that North
Carolina has ever produced. Long may
You live and prosper, Mr.. Faison, and
long may your services be given to the
cause and advancement of the Democra-
cy of your section is the hope of the
writer who is proud to be numbered
among your legion of friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

most vigorous campaigns ever fought in
sampson county, this majority was re-
duced to 500. To John ID. Kerr, let all
credit be due-his splendid management
ms ureless energy and his almost vic
tory are ''plumes" that he may wear
with distinction. To just such men, the
great Democratic party owes her adj
Fancement, and her present power.
Mr.. Kerr is a Democrat of Democrats,
simon pure Democracy beams from his
expressive countenance. Mr. Kerr is
married and has a family of seven child
rem. lie is a member of the Masonic
fraternity, and Il Deacon in the Pres
byterian church.
As citizen of Clinton and Sampson
county he is thoroughly progressive and
belleyeS in pushing this section to the
'front.' and is ever ready to devote both
time and means TO the accomplishment
of that object
As an attorney North Carolina is
proud to place his name high upon the
rolls of her distinguished lawyers. Let
us say III concluding the sketch of this
honorable and upright citizen and gen
tleman that in Hon. John ID. Kerr,
Sampson county has wide-awake citi-
zen-the Democracy of that section has
champion that never gives up and
Clinton has Il citizen in whom she may
feel proud May your future Chairman
Kerr be one of unaIloyed prosperity and
brightness is the heartfelt wish of the
writer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A MIGHTY POWER
IN THE MERCANTILE WORLD or THIS SEC
ten IS The HOUSE OF ]. {. ROYAL,
A Mammoth Establishment, Carrying Metro
potan Stock, Built Upon Honor and
Fos'ered by Conser-
vatiSm.

Foremost among the city's business in
terests stands this well-known and popu-
lar house, which is one of the largest and
most far-reaching in it's operations of
any to be found in this section. OPP
Grating with ample capital and in a sys-
tematic maner, this staunch and reliable
house is enabled TO push its business be-
You'd what is popularity termed the local
trade center Such an enterprise is of
incalculable benefit to any city. The
history of the house has been one of
steady growth, prosperity and superb
management Back eighteen years ago
the business was founded under the firm
name of J. H. Royal 4 Brother. Twelve
years ago Mr.. j. e. Royal succeeded
this firm and since that date has man
business.
The premises occupied are commOdi-
Gus, being a two-story house 30x96 feet
in dimensions. In addition to the store
proper, there is an annex 45x50 feet in
dimensions, used as a warehouse for the
storage of the immense reserve stock
Speaking of the stock it should really
be seen to be appreciated. 1t is truly
metropolitan ana embraces staple ana
fancy dry goods, notions, hats, shoes,
hardware, firearms, ammunition, staple
and fancy groceries, furniture, glass
ware, tin-ware sash, doors, blinds,
paints, leads, oils, and in fact you can
purchase anything at this great estab-
lishment, from a paper, of pins to a
steamboat. Mr.. Royal enjoys a very ex-
tensive patronage, and is always hust-
ling for more. He is extensively inter
ested in the milling business, such as cot
ton mills, grist, flour and rice milling.
Mr.. Royal is a North Carolinian by
birth, and first saw the light of day in
Johnston county. He has resided in.
Clinton for thirty years, and is consid-
cred one of its most solid and lradng
citizens. He handles by far the largest
general stock of goods handled by any
one man in the State
Mr. Royal is one OF the Regulars"
that is to say n Democrat among Demo-
Gratis He is man who believes in
pushing his party to the front and keep
ing it there. a whole-souled, clever, genial
there you have the person
atty of Mr.. j. T.. Royal
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Register, the computing scale, etc. The
stock is extremely large and embraces
the choicest fancy groceries and confec-
tionaries, fruits, candies, etc. Some
idea of the immense business done may
be gained from the statements that they
retail $50 barrels of flour per month.
Mr.. G. 7. Johnson was for Is or 20
years postmaster of Clinton, and was
one of the best known citizens in the
Eastern part of the State.
Mr. II. Z. Johnson was born, reared
and educated in this section. He is
twenty-five years old, and attended
school in Boston, Massachusetts, one
year He is "A gentleman who is thor
oughly up-to-date in all his business
methods, and is one Of the most solid
and successful young business men.
Much Of the great success attending this
house is due to his acumen and bust
ness ability.
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HON. JOHN ID. KERR.

Soldier, Lawyer and Democrat.
Eminence in any profession is only at
tanned by close application, and this
fact is amply demonstrated i'll the career
of Hon. John ID. Kerr, soldier, lawyer
and Democrat, a gentleman with who it
is decided pleasure to meet.
Mr.. Kerr is a North Caroinian by
birth, and first saw the light of day
in New Hanover, now part of Sampson
county, in 1917. While attending DR..
Alexander Wilson's school at Melville
in 1864, young as he was, he patriotical-
~ offered his services to the Confeder-
acy. He became Captain of Company
ID, Third North Carolina Regiment Of
Junior Reserves, under Col. John w
Hinsdale Our subject participated at
the Battle of TT. Fisher, at the battle
below kinston, Bentonyille and numer-
Gus others.
He began the study Of law at Hunts
vile, Texas, in 1871, attended subse-
quently the Columbian University at
Washington, ID. c., and graduated from
there in June, 1878. Active practice of
his chosen profession was begun at Gin
ton in 1878. Mr. Kerr has actively en-
gagged in the practice Of his profession,
but has never sought political prefer
ment, although he has devoted his time
and means to the success of his party.
Since 1874 he has been member of
the County Democratic Executive Com
mlttee, and last spring was made chair
man of that committee His work us
chairman Of the county committee
speaks more eloquently than our pen.
With majority Of more than LOO
staring Democracy in the race, our sub
Ject set to work and after one of the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
COUNTY FARM,
UNDER AN ABLE MANAGEMENT. ONE OF
THE BEST CONDUCTED INSTITUTIONS
Of the Kind in the State. Bought in 1885
Splendid Medical Attention, The
Pride Of Sampson
County.

Sampson county is proud of its farm
and well she may be- as it will compare
favorably with any similar institution in
the State 1t was bought in 1885, and
Colonel Ashford was the leading spirit
i'm the movement The farm is looted
some two miles from Clinton and ORR
ginally cost $4,000. Since its purchase
some $4,000 in improvements have
been placed upon it, making it the peer
of any in the State. Here the INDECENT
poor are cared for. There are separate
buildings for the whites and negroes,
and every facility is had for rendering
the inmates comfortable and contented.
The farm is selfrsustaining and viii
ever stand as a monument TO the hui
name citizens of the county, affording as
it does a home for Sampson cOunty's
aged and infirm. The farm IS under the
direction of the County Commissioners,
and is ably managed. The best of medi-
cal attention is given the inmates.
The buildings are comfortable and
commodious. One centrally located has
eight rooms. There are in addition to
this building two rows of cottages each
having six rooms Thus it can readily
be seen that the Sampson county farm
has ample accommodations. Some sixty
acres of ground are under cultivation.
The farm is under the SUPPLEMENTARY
of VIM. w. Bell who receives salary,
and is appointed by the County Commits
sioners. Let us say in concluding the
sketch of this excellent institution that
the interest manifested by the good citi-
zens of Clinton and Sampson county in
this institution reflects great credit upon
them Humanity is one of the great
blessings of mankind and to the aged
and infirm we should extend not only
helping hand but humanity in the
broadcast sense of the word
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

ances. AS a friend he is true as steel.
Such in brief is the life and character
Of one of Eastern North Cardinals
eminent medical practitioners. Doctor
John A. Stevens, a man among men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HER LITTLE WAYS.

when my wife buys $50 hat she
says it will last her three years"
That's cheap enough"
Yes; but every season she gets So
worth of new trimmings put on it."
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

A candidate for legislative honors,
when making a speech, addressed his au-
dience as Horny handed TONS of SOIL"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Sometimes woman brushes a man
with look, and sometimes she only
mashes him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Something Of It's Resources and Commercial
Advantages.
HosPIrABLE AND PROGRESSIVE PEOPLE
How 1t

Surrounded By Fertile and Productive Country How 1t
Has Grown From Mere Hamlet Its Pro-
gressve and Enterprsing Bus
mess and Profession
al Men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HOMES.

The homesteads of Clinton. embow,
cred in the shades of beautifgl trees.
and lingering in the presence of sweet
attractive flowers. are places where the
soul delights TO find release from the
busy cares of life.
From the simple cottage to the gilded
home of wealth, the vision rests upon
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
RAILWAY FACILITIES.

A line of road running from Clinton
to Warsaw, where it connects with the
great Atlantic Coast Line system, gives
Clinton outlets into all the markets of
the world. This offers the man engaged
in trucking and there are many in this
section, a splendi opportunity to ship
his goods to good paying markets.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
SOCIETY.

AS "a polished society center Clinton
is noted in the brilliant courts of the
Southland. The circles have golden
links of Christian, musical, literary and
scientific culture. Men of chivalric
mien, with women of sweet attractive
grace, give JOY peace and purity to the
social world of the city. No city can
boast a purer social atmosuhere
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

lies from the Atlantic
lmed in honor of Rich
otege of John Samp-
lpital seat, as well rs
iampson county, and
/. hundred inhabitants.
Nutiful plateau which
lnrfh mostly by. Cat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29
WOmfpS RcFkm

OF executioners Bacterial executoners are now
was ns more ana more into favor. since the idea
the artificial destruction Of ahhts I'm Australia hy
ts,sY',ns mem with special microbes known to be
sch a vista Of work to be performed has at
nts1IeQ iaporers from all parts Of the world. but
being exhausted Ample Opportunity remains for
Women to work. whether In the medical. hygienic
IN az scientific work tho greater the record NJ
r oo ne more intricate d. he problem. BE-
greater the patience and perseverance, mich have
70 70 oe exercised I'm The attempt 20 unravel them
no longer disputed and although bar few OF the
s"CleutS associated with the various branches or
as members fellows yet original researches car
RED by women are in increasing numbers - be
be regarded as a sreealiy suitable estimation for
subjects
For example. the apparatus required u.s. on the
whole, neither very costly nor cumbersome, and
much ~ he work could he carried on as know
by my own experience without great Inconvenience
eniioNSness, the practice OF which is one ~ the
wfich PERHAPS women may not unjus,ihsby be- sail
&c possess in high degree This scrupuous con-
ali scieniifc WORK but the penalty II its absence in
METEOROLOGICAL Investigation is perhaps greater.
The smaLes, defects Of manipulation are Of car
niAcant trifes as inadeguately singel cotton wool
If Subsequent toll. while omit,ire 70 heat needle
SUFFICIENTLY may expose you 10 a serious risk % In
ffecton from malignant micro-orr9nism Hence
the necessity Of serving an apprenticeship In the
smallest beginnings OF work well remember
when engaged one daF upon washing some iest
tubes an eminent professor IN different branch
Of science coming into the laboratory and seeing
how ! was occupied eNcialming with some con
tempt do You call that scientific wo-k" But
whether engaged upon such humble occupation as
cleaning apparatus or CARRYING out the most r..
hned microssopic ieGnni9ue {he sane CONDITION %
continual anticipation Of misfortune. 1, is only.
moreover. when this Qessimstic attitude toward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29
wouEy N THE NEEDLE INDUSTRY.

The work % the wives and children - the work.
men IN foreign hand needle factories IS said 70 DO
a most important feature from financial point OF
view
This work Is done in their homes and consists OF
sorting and packing BY employing this method
the foreign manufacturer IS enabled 20 Import hand
needles into this country. packed and labelled and
sell ,hern n q lower figure than Is possible ia
America his home industry" feature being en-
,i-elv overlooked by American manufacturers
on this account there are 70" factories making
the hand needles here. The American machine
needles are so much cheaper that they are IN great
demand and for this reason foreign hand needles
are admitted n, the Custom House free. while ;hs
machine needles are 4g'iahie
7, Is claimed that ,ne machine needles OF the
United States are better than those imported from
Redditch. England Aix-la -chapelle France and
Iserlohn, Germany. although the hand needles OF
these foreign countries excel those OF the United
States
Il may be Interesting 70 note IN this connection
that IN exchange :or 500 30 worth of hand sewing
needles imported into the United States In one year
this country exported over So, 30 worth o. machine
needles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29

THIS season .s ssra'izel iu H. % Nellfs ty extern
slye alterations .a che department ~ upholstery.
rugs and draperies ON The third floor The increase
IN the business n ,lose lines has made r. necessary
% adj several sections aud rearrarge some en-
tlrey To facilitate tris tho sale - asst week VIII
he continued for few days n mis- week. rugs and
draperlcs beng offered ~ really wonderfully low
prices
Tho Oriental department, has been greatly en-
larced ana tasteful show and mode. rooms added,
With many charmlngy arranged cosey corners. for
whose duplication orders Will he taken. The coliec-
ton os Inda and Turkey emhrolder.es and scar,s
j. exceptionally good and moderately priced
IN he suit department some excellent man
tailored suits are offered and the showing ~ neg!-
zee IS unusually atrrs tive Tne kmono appears
IN various fascinaflug eXffnqles. an especla!y
dainty one being ~ -eastecn crepe roi ue' 80 VI" 5
White satin embroidered with an ernine taii Ie-
sign n = nite and rla The comfortaDIe nut Ls--
aly shapeless o.derio"n dressing JacHet pe ~.
hore Trim and well httins ltiie garment VII"
c0quetfish touches and is positivey pretty , 80.
Tra econ lutcallv minded young woman does nQt
r,. 20 buy her winter hat ar me earliest possloe
moment Sae waits month ~ So men go 20 2 a
ere with such millinery reputation a. - ftiA
and s-ts Il lovely imported bat ~ d decided reeus
'..i. -. 'is- .if1ntnpy blended of the automobile
80 the firm facing is composed ~ "a mass ~
velvet crushed ross DID Iii' I'M .'"'N Hi'" '"'
entire effect is Partisan in ne Ntr@fn".
4 ehic llftle bonnet IS " black velvet caught
-pnfilv' ~ intervals around ft" hlirl dnl mas
usrkv ends Of velvet standing AZ one side 6ul2urr
suniilu4 gives the necessary lghfr.ss Of touch
Another fetching hnf r. ~ white lace with mink
brirn. white ostrich feather Is caught at the
side front by beautiful buckle IN pastel finish
and the long strings are n white satin antique.
In the outing and uutrmmed hat department
there r. a fascinating v>~4siy. The outing hats are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29
At THE STERLING PIANO CoMPANY's. NO. on
FULTON-sT BROOKLYN.

The true lover Of music knows just "Ha' re -.
IN plaoo but does NOT kno" always Jus. 49," 'ne
80 %, II unless he is prepared 70 appfodSn INC
'...,s.,a dollar figure The Sterling piano Is one
~, ,sa hes, 20 be found a, any price Il u not
carcer, bu, pre-eminently a drawing room piano
s,n e.cels in the qualities that musician wants
,.s.- - scconpany the voice interpret the
,,s,r-s OF instrumental music. The quality OF
tone Is simply deNcious-round. cIl and itch as an
organ tone L envelops one N wonderful wave OF
sound giving Inspiration TO The fingers o., The
niaver ard volume and magnetism 10 the voice q
me singer
The iast word in piano making has hy no means
been said and fhe Sterling company Is constantly
.xuerimentng Not many OF these experiments are
adopted finally bat an are useful 30 thr direction Of
progress and occasionally one runs the gauntlet OF
The rigorous tests successfully and becomes part
u the Sterling system. A neU method OF scaling
has recently been tested ana adopted az distinct
Improvement
This company has been manufacturing pianos and
organs fOr forty years and has sold hundred
and twenty thousand instruments In that time. The
Brooklyn salesrooms are headquarters for this sec
tlon and are admirably arranged for exhibition and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29
SCHOOLGIRLS CLUBS A Success.
FUNDS NEEDED TO EXTEND THE WORK TO
OTHER LOCALITIES

An urgent appeal for funds 70 carry the school
boys clubs on the East Side s made Boy Mrs.
Schuyler Van Rensselaer,, O., the Public Education
Association
These clubs are attached 70 Two OF the public,
schools IN the Tenth Ward. and meetings held
Saturday nights
About che hundred and fifty boys belong 70 each
club. and 20 most Of them Il means the only kind
OF helpful recreation they have. TO continue the
work will money. Tho Board o, Education
pays FOR lighting and heating the buildings. the
club directors graduates - nearby settlements
and give their services. but the expense Of re-
munerating the janitors must be borne by the as
ISOLATION The boys themselves contribute a small
sum each. but it IS hoped sufficient money will -
secured open other school clubs IN the upper
West SIDE and central Eas, Side
Even the smallest contributions eill De- gratefully
received They should be sent 20 Mrs. Schuyler
Van Rensselaer, No q West Nlnfh-sf or 20 Mss
Ninifred Buck No T. Wesf F0rfiefl-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29

900 genera principles % bacteriOlogy should be
o., ..ii. W. them FOR such knowledge must greatly
vh.ob .. ."afu an intelligent grasp OF the duties
'aey have 90 perform
iao.i'l - h4c'erlol0gical research u.s. In fact.
% 81 Hel.y XIanced and hardly department
t4a-.s mans Whore Wicro-O organisms DO not make
cases 80 'i 3d. one way or another, IN many
vfe-e ',.l-s Sung themselves upon when and
hsrd ~ 4.i-t want them while on the other
r.. We have frequently 10 porseverinelv sock
~ Do. -.- alole them as best We can 10 work
.. ~ ai good and moreover resemble the best
lines M '.'ns capable u conversion, and often
trorsr..; --'lo-s management the individual
g. y power WORKING for good
tsc,e-tsf w. nave an Instance r. some so called
ma 80 -1-i'es where the same micrObe which
BY su'.sf' an animal with destructive intent can
trins ~, means be so modified 20 protect that
ne Brethren "a 10 SIN N'0''usiy III
- nc most novel role for bacteria is that