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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
WARREN PRIOR & SON.
Fayetteville's Leading Iewslry House. A Met
ropolitan Stock Of Watches, Diamonds
and lewelry Carried.
EsTeB .IsHeD IN 1882.

The taste and refinement Of a commll-
nifty are through no channel better eX-
emplitied than in its watch and jewelry
stores. and, judging Of the people OF
Fayetteville and its dependent territory
in this particular by the stock and
standing of this establishment, we must
admit that they have these attributes In
a marked degree for there lis no hand
somer jewelry store in the State than
that of Warren Prior and Son.
The business was established sixty
five years ago by Mr.. Warren Prior and
has had placid and uninterrupted eX-
istence with never failure. He is still
living and this business stands as mon
ument to his energy and high CONNER
cial integrity. The store is an elegant
one in all respects. with full line of
watches. diamonds and jewelry of all
kinds. The line Of sterling >flverware
carried is not equallpd by any other
house in the State. A speciality is made
of setting diamonds of which a large
stock is carried. The firm owns a bur
glar proof safe. the largest and heaviest
safe in the United States except one.
Particular attention is paid to eye glasses
and graduate eye specialist is in charge.
Mr.. Warren Prior was born I'm North
nerd, Mass, and came to Fayetteville
an 1888. Mr.. J. n. Prior. the active
manager Of the business was born in
Fayetteville and has practically grown
mp with the business.
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ROBERT NJ. PRIOR,
Wholesale and retail grocer, Fayettc
yille North Carolina.
WINBuRN's GALLERY.

L. r. McGilvary, Proprietor.
Ere he takes the baby's picture
He places her on a chair,
And surmounts her dainty ruffles,
Likewise her golden hair
And then takes picture that is not
only true to life, but has about il a style
and finish that is rarely seen outside
of metropolitan cities. His gallery is
nicely equipped and possesses every re-
dnisite for the successful handling of the
business.
Mr.. McGilvary took charge of the
gallery in October, 1893, and has sue
ceeded in securing large patronage.
He was born in Fayetteville in 1855. and
was reared there. For period of fif-
teen years he was employed in the car
shops of the Cape Fear and Yadkin Val
ley Railroad, and resigned his position
to start into his present business. He
has kept up the reputation Of the estab-
lishment and turns ont as perfect work
as can be had anywhere in the country.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CAROLINA MACHINE co.
Manufacturers Of and Dealers in Saw Mills, En-
gines and Boilers and General Machinery,
Saws Betting and Mill Supplies Con-
stantIy on Hand.
REPAIR WORK A SPECIALITY.

Among the many business enterprises
contributing to the credit of the city of
Fayetteville as manufacturing and 4
business centre there are few establish
ments that are doing more by capable
management, practical skill and bust
ness ability to extend the city's repn-
tation than the enterprise which heads
this article. The Carolina Machine
Company have taken the lead in the
adoption of all modern improvements,
and ranks as. the leading establishment
Of the kind in this section. 1t was es-
tabished in 1890. The main building
is 40x90 and large force of men are
given employment. The works are sup
piled with the latest improved machinery
ard appliances. They are prepared to
do all kinds Of saw mill, engine, boiler
and general machinery work. They car
supplies. a large foundry business is
also conducted. The annual transac-
tions aggregate a very large sum and
their business extends over a large sec
ton Of Eastern North Carolina. The
location of the plant is of the very best.
affording as it does the most convenient
shipping facilities. 1t is inst opposite
the Atlantic and Yadkin Railroad
freight depot.
Mr.. c.. S. Russell, the manager, is an
active. practical business man. and a
thorough machinist, and he gives the
work his personal supervision. His es-
Establishment is a credit to the city and
deserving Of all commentator.
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Livery, Feed and Sales Sta
BILE, Established in 1884.
One of the Best Known
Concerns of its Kind
in Eastern North
Carolina.
A Large Business Done in the Sale of Horses.
Enterprising and Up-to-Date Man
agement.

The business Of livery has been for
many years in Fayetteville taken care
of by Mr.. j. A. Lambeth. He opened
his establishment i'm 1854 Two build
ings or stables are used, one 30x40, the
other 40X120. They are especially ar
ranged for the comfort of the stock and
the general convenience of the trade.
From fifteen to twenty well bred horses
for driving. riding, and draught purposes
are kept and also Il large number or
vehicles to correspond. A hack line is
also run which make connections W1th
ali trains both day and night.
A large business is done III and a
specialty made of buying and selling
horses. Mr. Lambeth has established IN
enviable reputation for honest business
methods and has built up large trade
his section.
Mr. Lambeth was born In Gulford
and is one of Ffayettevile's en-
terprising citizens. He is an Odd Eel
low, and all business relations had with
HIM will he of the most satisfactory ma
tnre Give him n call.
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is full, complete and tastefulIy arranged.
The drugs and chemicals supplied are
from the hest known home and foreign
manufacturers and dealers and are abso-
lutely pure. A number of special pre-
parationS are manufactured, chief among
them being Kings Cough Cordial which
Is most highly recommended by eminent
physicians and has had wide sale Of
ldng,s Cough Cordial J. Allen Hodges,
Nj. d., Professor of anatomy, and merry
ous and Mental Diseases In the Univer-
sity College of Medicine, Richmond, Va,
says: Il have prescribed your Cough
Remedy, known as Kings Cough Cor
dial several times with great success.
1t rs not only Il good eXpectorant, but
it acts promptly, and is very soothing to
the throat and lungs. The formula is
a perfectly safe one, and It's promptnesS
i'll action ought to secure great demand
for its general use.
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1856 1891 1889 1894
BONDE. SEDBERRY & SONS
TRADE
Is Yecrs Drug Clerk.
MARK
Leading Wholesale and Retail Pharmacists and
Dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Paints,
Oils, Gl ,ss Lamps &c.
ESTABLISHED IN 1856

In presenting historical and
descriptive reviews of the CONNER
ciaI enterprises Of Fayetteville it is
necessary and important to select repre-
sentative establishments, and to con-
slider more particularly those whose sue
cess has made them conspicuous and
gained for their proprietors positions
prominent in the commercial history of
the city. The drug trade Of this, or in
fact, any city, is one Of the most import
ant factors in its general make mp. and
exercises an influence not out-measured
by and other branch of trade. The lead
ing house in Fayetteville and one of the
largest in the State engaged in this line
is that of Bond H. Sedberry 4 Sons,
established in 1891. With regard to so
well-known a house but little can he
said that is not already generally un-
derStoGd Of its Importance as Il mercan-
tile enterprise, and beyond giving Il few
facts a detailed description is unneces-
Sary. A large handsome and convenient
~ arranged building is occupied, filed
with handsome counters prescription
case Of original and tasteful design, and
fixtures of all kinds in ornamental and
attractive patterns.
There is always carried in stock a
choice assortment of pure drugs and
medicines, all popular and desirable pro-
priptary medicines, the choicest tinctures,
fluid extracts and syrups, and a large
variety Of druggists sundries and ply
scians' supplies.
Mr.. Bond Il. Sedherry's trade mari,
is twenty-five years drug clerk. In
1851 he began as a drug clerk, in 1881
the present business was founded. IN
1889 Mr.. G ID .Sedberry was taken in
as "A partner, and in 1894 Mr.. II. ). Sed-
berry was admitted rs another partner.
Mr.. c, ID. Sedberry graduated from
the Maryland College of Pharmacy in
1889. and is the only graduate pharma-
cist in Fayetteville
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
FAYETTEVILLE WOODEN.
WARE COMPANY
Manufacturers of White Cedar Pals, Horse
Pals, Covered Water Cans, Churns, Tubs,
Measures, Oak Well Buckets.
An Entetprsing Concern, and One Of The
Largest of its Kind in the Country. Back
ed by Ample Capital.

Of all the energy which is used in adj
Vanclng trade and commerce none is
so profitably expended as that which
1llrtherS new manufacturers and util-
ICES raw products making what was for
merry regarded. as worthless into some
thlng of use and value in mans econo-
my This Woodem Ware Company
which was started ten years ago has met
with great success and gradually extend
ed its business until now sales are made
from Maine to Texas. The plant is
admirably located being between the A.
and \. and the \. G. il. railroads, and
covers with buildings and grounds four
acres. The main building is S0x12U.
the dry house and saw mill one hundred
feet square. The equipment is all mo-
dern. latest improved machinery. EN-
ployment is given to some thirty people
with a pay roll of Sl25 per week
The location Of the plant is especially
fortunate in being so near such large
quantities Of white cedar which is used
extensively in the works.
The company is incorporated with the
following officers and directors. Officers:
J. W. Hollingsworth, president
IL. ID. Jones, secretary and treasurer.
*. /. Amos, superintendent
DIRECTORS.
DIR. w. Ill. Lilly.
DIR. j. w. Mcneil
W. =. Cook.
DIR. j. W. Marsh
j. l.. Thornton.
q. A. Oyerhaugh
This enterprise has had an exemplary
and beneficial effect upon Fayetteville
and large section eff country. Its off
GERS and directors are live progressive
business men who believe in home indus
tries and enterprises and are willing
70 back this up in Il substantial way.
We hespeak for the enterprise a contin-
ued prosperous existence.
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Wholesale and Retail Dry
Goods Department Store.
A New Enterprise
Which is of Great
Benefit to
Fayette-
vile
Backed by Ample Capital and Managed by
Capable and Experienced Men il is Grow.
ing to be One Of the Leading Whole.
sale Houses Of the Country.

There is nothing which contributes
more directly to the metropolitan char
acter of city than the establishments
of wholesale houses of various kinds.
Whatever may have been the advantages
of Fayetteville in this respect heretofore
1T must be admitted by all who give the
subject consideration that it is now be-
ing demonstrated that it is able to cope
successfully with other cities throughout
the State, and in February. 1898. the
firm of NJ. +. Crawford & Co. was at
fracfed 10 the place and established the
large wholesale and retail dry goods
house which is now under consideration.
Ii IS one of the great factors in the pro-
gfess of the jObbing trade of Fayette-
vile. and is fast taking rank as a leading
wholesale dry goods house of Eastern
North Carolina. 1t is maintaining a
splendid and Frightening reputation. the
perfect system the high degree of mer-
camille integrity and the elevated bnsi-
ness enterprise with which it was inau-
gurated is now universally recognized.
The business premises of the firm con-
sists Of the three stories of a brick build
ing 40Xl20. facing on Hay street. 1t is
one Of the most commodious and con-
y.
The immense business is thoroughly or
ganized into different departments, man
aged by competent men, and all under
the personal supervision of the manager.
Mr.. NJ. Il. Crawford.
In these departments can be found a
most extensive assortment of goods suit
cd to the wants of the merchants in this
section Of the country. 1t would be tedi-
Gus and useless to give detailed de-
scription of the immense stock carried.
suffice it is to say that it consists
of every thing in the line of dry goods,
potions. shoes, hats. caps, sefe.
4 The, company is Incorporated, with the
following officers and directors:
l.. A. Williams. president
NJ. Il. Crawford. secretary and treas
nrer and manager.
j. w. Menefee.
j. w. Glazebrook.
Mr.. NJ. Il. Crawford, the manager, is
native Of North Carolina. He was
born in 1864. and reared and educated
in this State. He was practically
brought up in the dry goods business.
and thoroughly understands its minutest
details. Previous to coming to Fayette-
vile he mahaged the dry goods business
of L. b. Holt & Co.. of which the pres
ent firm are the successors, of Graham,
North Carolina.
Such n large business and superior
freight rates enables this firm to sell
goods at small margin. This house is
prompt reliable, and courteous to all,
and is in every way deserving of the lib
eral patronage it receives, and will al
ways be found fully mp with the time.
The large department store for the retail
trade is one of the finest in the State,
and well organized mail department is
sustained
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HuSKE HARDWARE HOUSE.
Building Material, Farming Implements
Stoves ana Ranges.

Building Material Farming Implements.
Stoves and Ranges.
This house is justly regarded as one of
the leaders in its line in Eastern North
Carolina 1t has the distinction of being
the first mercantile corporation in Fay
etteville. Large and commodious quar-
tiers are occupied, and these are stocked
with n superb assortment of sash, doors.
blinds and other building material, nipple
ments, stoves and in fact everything
usually found in a first-class establish
ment of this character.
L. b. Newberry is the leading whole
sale and retail furniture dealer in Fay
etteviIle. His tremendous stock is COM
plete in all branches. His motto is
small profits and quicker sales. Cheap
for cash or easy payment on Install
ments. Call at his large establishment
in Thornton block and he convinced.
Established ten years but run by pres
ent manager three years.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
pEMBERTON BOOK AND MUSIC
HOUSE.
Books. Stationery, Pianos, Organs, ~

Books, Stationery, Pianos, Organs, New
Home Machines and Bicycles.
Prominent among the business houses
of Fayetteville worthy of special mem
ton in an industrial sketch stands the
Pemberton Book and Music House. 1t
was established twelve years ago, and
has had a most successful career. The
business has been gradually built up
and extending until today it is one of the
largest houses of its kind in the State.
The store building is 30X120, and is
filled with simply a metropolitan stock.
Mr.. Il. l.. Pemberton, the proprietor
and manager was born i'll Fayetteville.
Previous to engaging in the present
business he was in the hardware bust
ness with his father. and later formed
a partnership with his brother, A. j.
Pemberton. in the present business after
buying out another book store III the
city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
FAYETTEVILLE MARBLE WORKS
Il. T.. Remsburg, Proprietor.

Mr.. Remsburg succeeded the firm of
Goodwin Il Remsburg, Of the Raleigh
and Fayetteville Granite Works, in 1892
He handles and deals in fine line of
marble and granite monuments and
ships his goods all over North and South
Carolina, There is an elegance and
finish about his work rarely seen else
where. and il is superduous to say that
it is always mp to the standard. Only
the most skilled workmen are employed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
a 9 HITSKE.

Mr.. Huske is one of Fayettevllle's
commission merchants and dealer III sta
nle and fancy groceries. He has been
identified with the business interests OF
Fayetteville, laboring assiduously for the
building up of the trucking interests oil
the section. The first car of crates
was brought to Fayetteville by him. The
trucking interest has now assumed larger
proportions. and much credit for this
belong to Mr.. Huske. who is still doing
all In his power to further develop IT,
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j. A. BURNS & co.

leaders in clothing. Gents furnishings,
hats and mems fine shoes. This estab-
Gshment is one of the largest in the city
and is superbly stocked with everything
in the above lines. The place of bust
ness is located in Thornton Block, Fay
etteyille, North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
R. B. KING.
Prescription Pharmacist and Dealer in Drugs,
Patent Medicines, Chemicals and Sun
dries. Hotel Lafayette Building.

The above popular drug store was
established in 1892 and has since con-
tlnued prosperous career, growing in
Importance with each succeeding year till
1T now stands in the front rank i'm the
confidence and respect of the business
men of the city and community.
Mr.. X. Il. King is manager The stock
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CHAS. w. DASCH AND son.

Fancy Bakery and Confectionery
Established October, 1897. Do a gem
eral bakery and confectionery business
Manufacture all goods except candies
Came to Fayetteville in 1897 and by
strict attention to business has built mp
good trade in tbe city.
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Ably Managed and With Ample Capital to Keep
Pace With the Future Development of
This Section.

The Bank of Fayetteville was incor.
porated in 1887 with a capital of $500,
600 and has the following officers:
ii. w. Lilly, president.
j. X. Williams, vice-presidenr.
j. t.. Haigh, cashier.
f.. j. Lilly, assistant cashier.
The bank owns its building which is
an elegant one with all modern arrange
ments and conveniences. A general
banking business is done and a speciality
is made of collections.
The policy of the bank is a liberal yet
conservative one. All legitimate enter
prises are encouraged in SO far as first
class banking methods will allow. The
president Mr. H. w. Lilly is a native of
North Carolina and has been president
of the bank five years.
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!. A. BURNS & co.

Conduct large wholesale and retail
grocery business OH Gillespie street
They enjoy large and extensive patron
age and are gradually building up their
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

But few angels have cause to boast Of
the attention shown them when they
happen to be entertained unawares.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

A man either gives according to his
means or according to his meanness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Qninine is wonderful-it has even been
known to knock unrequited love end
ways.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

A woman can't strut quite 50 much in
n made-oyer frock as she can IN brand
new one.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
TIIOS. Il. MOORE.

Leading dealer in school books, sta
tionery, etc.
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M w JOHN SON.

Wagon, Carriage and Repair Shop
cleaning and repairing furniture. In
connection with Bond 4 Kennedy's
shop.
Walsh Old Stand, Fayetteville, y. G.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-05-18
one of Lie. Trnredies.

A story was told by London Truth
not long since and its correctness
vouched for, which shows the folly Of
acting hastily and impulsiveiy in i'm
portant concerns in life.
The son of very wealthy man at his
father death found himself free to in
dulge every whim. He had yachts,
horses, an island on which he played
king at his pleasure. He was not an
immoral man, but idle and foolish.
One day while using long distance
telephone he was charmed by the voice
of the operator at the other end of the
line. He managed to discover that it
was that of woman, young, single
and pretty. In the course of few days
he Convinced Himself that The oT-aar
of the volca was tie one human being
who should be his wife and that life
wo-ld be empty and G2soiato without
her.
The girl was r3or and listened to his
proposals. Fla c,Die6 her money to buy
her trousseau and TO secure chaperon
to accompany her to the town where he
resided
In dr. time she arrived r5or looks
were as attractive rs h2r voice He
married her ana a few days later was
found dead by his own hand in his
room. He left no explanation beyond
the words, 81 have made mistake, 4"
scrawled on a sheet of paper left on the
table.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-05-18

paper rags day or TWO a1Uer It was
found She had never seen the peddIer
since, and | was never able to trace
him. The book may have been used up
in some paper mill. or it may possibly
have found its way to some secondhand
bookstore. | never pass a secondhand
bookstore without going in to ask if
they have an old copy of Virgil
'Uncle Sandman had left no other
will He had never legally adopted me.
so l had no legal claim on his money.
It was divided up among some cousins
whom he had not seen for years
1.-THE brakeman who had witnessed
the will got me the place to sell papers
on the cars -
just then the train stopped at a sta.
tion. and number of passengers got
on.
81 must go through the cars again.
said the boy. He picked up his pile Of
magazines and went of E9yEsy mouth
ly magazinesl This weeks comic pa
persl"
| looked at the commercial traveller
across the aisle. "Do you suppose it's
true?' asked.
"Giye it up, he replied. "If it's fic-
tion, that boy will be writing for the
magazines some day instead of selling
them. " Then he opened his book and
buried himself in its pages.-I. Ken
nistOn in Owl
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-05-18
As With One Voice rhey Spoke Up.

At little uptown gathering not long
ago the guests played some simple games
and told ghost stories and managed to
have a good time in the old fashioned
way.
Pretty soon one of the gentlemen said:
81 don't believe we appreciate what
a steady old slow coach the human
brain is. Notwithstanding all orr talk
about quick wits and flashes of intelli-
gence the brain is not SO easily thrown
from its accustomed ruts. If, for in
stance, / ask question which is entire
ly new to you, but which your honest
old brain mistakes for a query quite
similar in construction, it viii go right
ahead and telegraph the reply in its
own hidebound way"
'That sounds interesting, said one
of the guests, ''but show us an exam
ple."
Twill, said the first speaker, with
the proviso that you answer it prompt
ly." He smiled, and then, without any
haste, quietly asked, "WhO saved the
life of Pocahontas
John SMITH" roared 20 voices
"You see, = said the questioner.-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-05-18
Clean Coal Mines.

The Chilean coal mines opened in
1866, seem to be nice places to work in
The seam of coal runs from the shore
under the waters of the Pacific ocean,
and the tunnels are SC clean that you
could walk through them in dress
suit without making yourself dirty.
They are lighted by electricity, and you
can have a ride for mile under the
ocean on an electric car at a speed of 20
miles an hour. The mines form quite
a catacomb eff well lighted passages
under the water. The output of coal is
now /, 900 tons a day, and 750 miners
are employed in them.