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The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
TWO THIEVES CAUGHT.
Negro Man and Won an In Jail for Stealing
From Merchants Saturday.

Negro Man and Won an In Jail for Stealing
From Merchants Saturday.
John Aaron and Georgia Ann Scott,
negro man and woman, were given
quarters at Jailer SHADES hosiery
Saturday for providing themselves
with property that did not belong to
them.
Aaron, desiring to shade his dusky
countenance from Soils burning rays
and protect his manly form from the
rams, appropriated to his own use one
of the Bee HIVES bran new umbrellas,
at which establishment he was employ
ed as porter, while Georgia Ann, with
the ambition to Outshine other bellies OF
her race in the matter of dress, took
illegal possession of piece of cloth
belonging to Mr.. }. w. F. LOWrey.
For their unguarded transgressiors OF
the law they are now in durance vile
to await the DEGREES of stern justice.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
TEACHERS MEET BOARD.

A Pleasant Occaaton at the Home of Judge
j. - Perry.
Last Friday evening the hospitable
home of Judge j. b Perry was the scene
OF an elegant entertainment. The occa.
sion was a reception rendered the board
dt education and the new faculty of
teachers that will be in charge of OUr
public school system the ensuing year.
Nearly all Of the FACULTY are new corners,
and this delightful affair was given for
the purpose of acquainring them person
ally with the members of the board of
education and. ass lring them of their
cordial welcome TO Dawson.
The evening was most charmingly
spent and sentiment OF good feeling
engendered between the board and teach
ers,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
will Teach at Commander Academy

Miss AddIe Jennings, daughter OF Al
derman F. M. Jennings, has been unanl-
mouslg elected principal of Commander
Academy, three nr four miles south OF
the city, by the board of trustees. MISS
Jennings is graduate of the state nor
nal school. and is well fitted by training
and otherwise for successful work in the
schoolroom. The academy of which she
will be in charge is located in one OF the
best communities OF the county, ana
both patrons and teacher have cause Tor
cOngrat ulatiOn.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
WILL WATER TOWER TUMBLE /?
In THAT NEIGHBOR.
HOOD ARE ALARMED.
tits SAID to BE Leaning and in Dan.
gerOus Condition. Complaint
Made to WaterwOrks Co.

The present condition of the waters
works tower is said to be an extremely
dangerous one and a constant menace to
the residents of the city who live near it.
On the east side it has sunk about three
inches, and leans percephbly ir that di-
rection.
The tower is located on the north
west corner of DR.. W. Q. Hendricks
premises on Orange street, and the resi-
dents of that ne!ghboIhood are appre>
hensive that if prompt action is not
taken it will become Overbalanced and a
serious calamity result. The appearance
of the structure, which is ninety feet
high, seems to indicate that their fears
are not without foundation, and it is
probable that steps will be taken to avert
what might prove to be great disaster.
DR.. Kendrick has filed complaint
with the Dawson WaterworGs Co.,
stating tie condition of the tower and
requesting prompt attention on the part
of the company.
The tower, which was built several
years ago, was constructed of wood, and
the water that overflows from the tank
is constantly falling upon it. 1t is con-
sequently In need of repairs, and the
foundation has become undermined. -
The waterworks company will prOba
bly, give the matter attention, but should
they fail to do SO the city authorities
will probably take it in hand and il
necessary condemn the structure ana
order If removed
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
Heath OF MRS. Rnmn6Y.

Mrs. Eugene Bumney died at the home
of her brother>in,law, Mr.. E. 2. Bigelow,
on Lee street, last Tuesday after lin
gerng illness with consumption. Mrs.
Rumney was " years of age, and hus-
band and three children survive her.
The intermeut occurred at Chickasaw~
hatchee church near the city, Elder w.
Il. Everett performing the last rites.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
Recruits Wanted.

Lieutenant w. o. Thornton has been
in the city since Saturday seeking re-
cruits for the Philippine war. SO far
no one here has shown an inclination to
enter the army. Should there be any,
however, who have desire to shoot FIJI
ipinos Lieutenant Thornton would De
glad to enlist them
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
Have Moyed ia the City.

DIR. Lucius Lamar and family have
moved TO the city and are occupying a
residence on Lee street. The doctor has
secured an office upstairs over the Nc
Lain Drug Co.'S. store, and in card
elsewhere in THE News tenders his
serYie TO the people of
Dawson and surrounding country.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06

''DeWitt's Little Early Risers did ne
more good than all blood medicines and
other pills" writes Geo. II. Jacobs OF
Thomson, Conn. Prompt, pleasant, never
cure constipation, arouse the
torpid liver 70 action and give you cleao q
blood. steady nerves, clear brain ana
a healthy appetite.
SALE-DAVIs DRUG GO.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
REGISTERING Slowly.

Registration for the city primary is
progressing slowly. Only 125 voters have
qualified themselves to participate in the
nomination by having City Clerk Hoyl
to record their names. The book will
close on the 21st inst
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06

KOdol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspepsia
because its ingredients are such that it
can't help doing so. The public can
rely upon it as master remedy for all
disoi ders arising from imperfect diges-
tiOn.-James NJ. Thomas, NJ. ID i, in
American Journal of Health, n. Y.
SALE-DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06

The great success of Chamberlain's
Cohc, Cholera and Dlarrhoea Remedy
in the treatment of bowel complaints
has made it standard over the greater
part of the civilized world. For sale by
Farrar & Harris, druggists.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
TURNIP SEED.

New shipment Ruta-
baga and other varie-
ties-.-L a n d r e t d
grown. SALE-DAVIS
DRUG GO.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-09-06
NOTICE

am a frst.cIass clothes cleaner,
and | will give you perfect satisfacN
1On' ! am a frst-class dyer and can
aye all colors. If the sun has
tnanged the color of your clothes,
0rng them to me. / can dye them
Tue same color or any other color
you like. You can see me on the
s'feet' every day and catch the
prices. Ny residence is on Third
a avenue, west, near the colored Meth
70 church, No 4O3. 1 wear coat
u many colors. Yours 70 please,
Thomas Keith.
DaWsODs Ga.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

ness. An extensive grocery business is
also conducted, and it is needless to say
that Mr.. Haigh has arranged the bust
ness in every way to expedite matters IN
the various transactions
A general line of heavy and shelf
hardware. and all kinds of agricultural
implements are carried. as is also a full
line of staple and fancy groceries.
Mr. Haigh is a man of marked BUSH
ness ability and sterling worth. OF great
energy, he has pushed his trade out in
every direction, yearly increasing the
limits Of his territory, and at the same
time deals most literally with customers.
He also takes great interest III every
thing that has for it's object the building
up of Fayetteville and that section OF
the State. He is chairman of the city
board of audit and finance, most re-
sponsible position, the conduct of which
requires business tact of hlgh order
He is also president of the Fayetteville
Real Estate Agency one OF the most
successful business institutions OF ITS
kind in the State. Mr.. Haigh is presi-
dent of the Fayetteville Cotton Mills,
an enterprise which is doing Il great
deal to advertise Fayetteville as Il mod
ern industrial city. He has always been
closely identified with the business inter
ests of Fayetteville, and as such has the
high esteem and confidence of the busl-
ness community. He has represented the
city in the capacity of alderman.
In concluding the sketch of this es-
Unable gentleman and model citizen it
is but Justice to say of the business
which captions this notice that under
his able and reliable management this
house may justly lay claim to a proud
position among the leading firms Of East
ern North Carolina and it may ever
expect continuance Of the prominence
it holds.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
FAYETTEv|LLE|CE co,
Manufacturers of Pure Crys-
tai Ice.
A Thoroughly Modern and Well Equipped Plant,
Doing a Large Business Over Eas-
tern North Carolina.

The above, one of the leading represen-
tative ice factories in the State, is Il
fine eXeample of the success which will
inevitably attend the careful application
Of brains to study and understand what
il is engaged in. Such can be said of Mr..
j. Il. Nanderveer, the enterprsing man
ager of this company. He established
this ice plant in 1898 on scale COM
mensurate with the demands of the sec
ton. The business has met with great
success right from the start on account
Of the superior business methods EN-
ployed by Mr.. Nandeveer. well equip
ped ice plant, one that can supply ice to
the public regularly and on the shortest
notice, is one of the most Indispensable
institutions of any city. This is exactly
what this factory was established for,
and is Just what it is doing. A new Buff
falo machine has been added for this sea
son and also to increase the capacity Of
the plant so as to meet the increasing
demands of the constantly increasing ter
ritory. The plant has a capacity of
twenty-five tons per day, and ice is ship
ped over the larger portion Of Eastern
North Carolina. Three wagons are used
for the city trade The wide-aWake and
hustling manager, Mr.. j. L. Vandeveer,
is a practical engineer by profession. A
speciality is made Of the bag trade.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Established in 1870, Leading
Dealers in Furniture.
81 Hay Street.
H. E. Sheetz and {. NJ Sheetz, the Wide
Awake Proprietors. Gentlemen that
Keep Abreast With the Times.

This up-to-date house necessarily leads
the trade in its line in this section, both
by reason of its extended patronage and
the large and elegant stock of goods car
ried The house was originally founded
in 1870 under the name of s. SheetZ 1t
continued under that name until 1889,
when the firm name was changed to s.
Sheetz 4 Son. Upon the death of the
founder of the business, Mr.. $. Sheetz,
the business was conducted by three sons
and is so continued today.
They occupy commodious quarters at
30 Hay street, the premises being a
three story brick 25X150 feet in dimen-
sions. The lower floor is used for the
display of goods, and the two upper
floors are also used for carrying the inn
mewnse stock in reserve. In addition
to this they also have large ware
house used for storing their stock
They carry full and fine line of fur
niture of all kinds, and are prepared to
furnish Il house from top to bottom.
They are enabled to please even the most
fastidions. Their prices range from the
lowest to the highest, a speciality being
made of swell parlor suites
In addition to their furniture they run
an extensive mattress factory, where
they manufacture all kinds Of mattresses
and supply both the wholesale and retail
trade. The individual members of the
firm are live energetic business men.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

and the enlargement of their commercial
and manufacturing interests the statis-
tician becomes aware of the fact that
the development and encouragement of
manufacturing industries is the most
important factor in that progress. Fay
etteville is fast assuming position in
the manufacturing world of the State,
and among her prominent industries is
the superb brick mandatory of Mr.. II.
A. Poe. one of Fayetteville's best known
and solid citizens.
This plant is located in the southern
suburbs of the city, where Mr.. Poe
owns some seven-five acres OF ground.
The clay here is magnificent for brick
manufacturing purposes. The equipment
is thoroughly modern and up-to-date, con-
sisting of a steam plant. The capacity
is $4,000 per diem. The brick manufac-
tured here are superior to any made i'll
the country. The product is uniform
and will stand by actual test three times
the pressure of any brick made. This
test is official, and has been made by
the authorities at Washington.
These brick have a large local demand
and shipments are made all over the
country, and wherever used general sat
isfaction has been given. Mr.. Poe has
sold large quantities for street paving
purposes. Greensboro has been paved
with brick made here, and this has given
perfect satisfaction, having been laid
ten years. All the prominent buildings
here have been constructed of this brick,
among which may be mentioned the
handsome court house, the elegant Py
THAN building. Marsh Il Highsmith's
superb sanitarium, Hoke Mills. Number
2. olt-Morgan Mill, ltWilliamson
Mills, and others which lack of space
precludes mention.
Mr.. Poe carries the largest stock of
any brick manufacturer i'll North Caro-
lima, and is prepared at ai.y and all times
to fill any order in any quantity. The
quality of the brick is such that it's
reputation has become national, and the
demand grows larger and larger with
the flight of time. Superiority always
tells, and it has always been Mr. Poe's
idea to manufacture only such products
that have superiority.
The plant gives constant employment
to between thirty-fve and forty people,
thus it may readily be seen of what an
immense advantage it is to Fayetteville
disbursing as it does thousands of dol
lars annually among its merchants.
Mr.. Poe is considered one of the fore
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Necktles, .....e.........3 to DC.
Coats. ;. % to zoe.
Vests. 80. $500. .............. Zoe.
Pants. -. .... % to soc.
Shirt waists. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 15c.
Chemisettes $50. .......... &c
Their agents have strict instructions
not to credit anyone. No work taken
for less than Zoe.
Articles said to be lost must be re-
ported to agent, with list, within three
t3) days or no allowance will be made.
In addition to their Laundry Messrs.
Ledbetter Brothers conduct a large and
growing wood business, situated in the
rear of the Laundry. They are prepar-
ed at any and all times to furnish the
citizens of Fayetteville with oak, pine
and lightwood, sawed any length, at
prices to suit the times, delivered any
where free. All they ask is a trial order
and they guarantee to give perfect sat
isfaction. i
The personnel of the firm is as follows:
Mr.. C.. b. Ledbetter was born in Fay
etteviIe in 1872 He was reared and
educated here and subsequently acquired
a knowledge of machinery through prac-
teal experience, by working in the rain
road shops of this city. In 1894 he as
sumed the management of the local gas
plant and filled that position with much
credit for period of three years. He
built the local water works plant for
Fayetteville and managed it until Feb
ruary, 1897, when he entered upon hiy
present business. He is a young man Of
remarkable energy and is considered one
Of Fayetteville's leading and most pro-
gressive citizens.
Mr.. j. I'll. Ledbetter had been engaged
in the railroad business nearly all of his
life until coming to Fayetteville in 1891
In addition TO his proprietorship of the
laundry he has charge of the Fayetteville
Water Works. Mr. j. Ii. Ledbetter is
also a gentleman of great thrift and in
dustry and is bound to make his mark
in the world.
1t can truly be said of Messrs. Led
better Brothers that they have built up
their business in a. manner characteristic
of their hustle and progressive ideas.
The business is in excellent shape and
will continue to prosper. They are now
in condition to extend their sphere of
usefulness and are doing so rapidly. APP
plications for agencies will be received.
1t can be said of this well-known and
popular establishment that it is the best
plant of the kindlin the State.
Their work gives perfect satisfaction
and will always be found to be just IA
Enterprising, reliable and squarely
honorable, the success of Messrs. Led
better Brothers is we'll merited and the
establishment of their plant manifest
benefit not alone to Fayetteville, but
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
An Important Factor in the
Business World of Fayette :
vile is the Large Hard
ware and Grocery
Business Con.
Quoted by
CHARLES HAIGH,
CHARLES HAlGH,
One Of FayetteviIIe's Live,
Prosperous Business Men.

A few years ago the articles offered to
ITS by dealers in hardware were rough
and unattractiye compared with the
highly finished, nicely designed and
handsome manufactures now presented
to the public for purchase and use. The
trade in itself has become an extensive
one, and it is a noticeable fact that the
men engaged in it become prominent fac
tors i'll the general financial growth of
the community where they are happily
located. In Fayetteville this summary
is eXemplihed in the house under consid-
GRAFTON, which was established in 1868
by Mr.. Charles Haigh. He occupies on
the main business street a large two
story business house 20X90. 1t is Il
building whose air of solid Importance
at once proclaims to the observer the
strength and high standing of the fortu-
nate owner. Both stories of the build
ing are used in the conduct of the bust
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HOLT WILLIAM
..: !. !. SON MILLS,
.s III B
One Of FayetteviIIe's Leading
Industrial Plants Under
III an Able Manage
ment.
IN AFFIRMING AND P RIOS
Porous CONDITION.
Manufacture Yarns From Ten
to Thirties. Their Pro-
ducts Have a Large
Demand and are
of Standard
Reputa-
ton.

Among the great manufacturing plants
Of Fayetteville none are better known
or have done more to advertise the city
abroad than the. well-known Holt-Wil-
hanson Mills. plant that is in every
way a credit to its projectors.
1t is located on the Cape Fear river
hanks in the midst of ten acres of
ground, and is in evey way we'll situated
for the conduct of the business.
The buildings are one story in heighth,
built of brick, and are 75x260 feet i'll di-
mansions, thus affording them ample
room for the conduct Of the business 4
The officers of the company are as fol-
lows:
w. L. Holt. President.
ii. Lutterloh .Nlce-PfeSldent
Ed. H. Williamson. Secretary and Treas.
These gentlemen are so well-known
that they scarcely need an introduce
ton to the people of this section. They
stand very high in their several capa-
cities. and are enterprsng and progress
Siye citizens.
The equipment of the plant is thor
oughly modern, and it is conducted right
up with the times. The equipment com
sists of 5000 spindles. The product
manufactured embrace yarns from tens
to thirties. This product is sold throug
their New York agency, Messrs. Wilson
& Bradbury, gentlemen who thoroughly
understand their business. These mihs
are in a thriving and prosperous condi-
ton, and are kept busy constantly, in or
der to supply the demand for their goods.
A complete electric light system il ope-
rated for lighting the mills The man
agement of these mills deyolves upon
Mr.. Ed H. Williamson, gentleman
who thoroughly understands the bust
ness, being acquainted and familiar with
every detail, no matter how minute.
He is North Carolinian by birth, hav-
ing been born in Alamance county lie
came to Fayetteville in 1893. Aside
from his connection with the Holt-WI-
hanson Mill, he is also connected with
the White Williamson Company, owners
and operators of the Saxapahaw Mills in
Alamance county.
In concluding the sketch of this np-to-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Messrs. Wilson & Bradbury, of %
Franklin street. The goods manufacture
ed here are in great demand, and are uni
versally popular.
y The shipping facilities of this mill are
simply superb. Spurs of the railroads
run through their yards. and in addition
to the railways they have water facili-
ties. and can ship via the Clyde line to
their market. Employment is given to
800 operatives, and pay in wages thou
sands Of dollars annually, which finds its
way into the pockets of Fayettevlle's
merchants.
Attached to this mill is a fine electric
light plant, which thoroughly lights the
plant, so that it can be as easily
run at night as well as day. This is
the largest mill in this section. Mr.. W..
T. Holt gives his personal attention to
the workings of this mill. His long and
thorough experience makes him perfect
adept in the matter.
He is North Carolinian by birth, and
first saw the light of day in Alamance
county In 1896 he made his advent into
Fayetteville His reason for coming
here, as he expresses it. is because of
Fayetteville's great advantages as a
manufacturing centre. The city is sur
rounded by cotton fields, cheap trans
portation is an important factor, and in
fact every advantage that a manufac-
turer could wish is to be found here.
In addition to his interests in this mill,
he is president of the Holt-Williamson
Mills. sketch of which will be found
below. He is also president of the IA
nous
ELMIRA COTTON MILLS,
of Burlington, North Carolina. This il
one of the large mills of the State, and
is substantially built and thoroughly
equipped in n modern manner
giving employment to 465 hands. The
products of these mills are much sought
for and are always standard. He is
also interested in and president of the
new mill shortly to be erected here by
MESSRS. TOI.AR, HART & HOLT.
This mill will be large one, splendid
ly equipped and built in manner that
will reflect great credit upon its projec-
tors. 1t will be equipped with 10000
spindles, and will he run in the usual
efficient way that so characterizes Mr..
Holt.
Mr.. Holt is also interested in the new
nflfiS% Sn0ftly TO De erecteu Ill NlihiiiS-
ton. Aside from his vast milling inter-
ests. Mr.. Holt is an ardent advocate of
the advancement of Fayetteville, and IS
ever ready to devote his time and means
to the accomplishment of that object
He is a member of the Chamber of Com
merce and takes great deal of interest
in the workings of that organization.
Such men as w. L. Holt are of great
value to communities-they build towns
Personally. Mr.. Holt is genial, pleas
ant gentleman, keen business man,
who has climbed the ladder of success,
and has reached the pinnacle. He has
by his courteous and pleasant manners
won legions Of friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Proprietors of the Largest
Wholesale and Retail Sta
.bIes in North Carolina.
ANNUAL SALES 5000, 900
Horses Bought in the West With Great Care by
a Member Of the Firm. Large Line
Of Buggies and Harness Az
ways on Hand.
ways on Hand.

There can always be found in every
community in every branch of trade
and commerce certain men about whose
character and standing there is no kind
of doubt; whose records are untarnished,
whose business is great i'll magnitude
and stable in character. and who are
generally conceded to be representatives
of those departments of human industry
with which they are associated. Such is
the acknowledged position of Messrs.
Bevill Il Vanstory.
Their business was established in 1887,
and has since met with remarkable
success. This success is not to be won
dered at. however, when we take into
consideration the energy, business ability
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

most citizens, who always does all in
his power to push Fayetteville forward,
and is ever ready and willing to devote
both his time and means TO the accom-
plishment of that object He is a North
Carolinian by birth, and first saw the
light of day in this section. He is self
made man. who has come to the front
by reason Of his energy and thrift. To
the men who conduct successfully any
kind of manufacturing industry much
credit is due, and certainly much credit
is due Mr.. Poe for the reputation he has
made by his excellent product.