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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-28
FRANCIS BERRY NOT DEAD.

Private Green Of COMPANY d, 26tn U. s.
v, now en- route to Manila, has written ia
his people in Richmond that Francis Ber-
~, who was thought to have been killed
by falling from the train near Kansas
City Is alive and well. The name of the
man who did fail from the train and suffer
death is not stated in the letter Berry
It is said. left the train to mail letter
and was left behind, catching up five days
later.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-28
RETI REMENT OF CAPT BADGER.

Special orders from the adiutant gener-
ais Office announce the retirement Of Cap
tain L. j. Badger of Company f, BasTe
V. n. G.. and order an election to fill the
vacancy and any other vacancies that
may occur, in Barre October 2 Capt. Bad
ger has been placed on the retired list.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-28
COMING MEETINGS OF STATE so
CIETIES.

The next meeting of the State Board Of
Pharmacy for the examination of candi-
dates and other business will be held at
Chester on Wednesday, October 4,
The annual session of the State Pharma-
ceutcal association will be held in st.
Adams on October II and u.
The next meeting of the State Teachers
association will be held at Brattleboro
November to 4, A strong programme
is assured, which will appear later in the
Free Press.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-28
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.
WOMEN'S LIST.

List of unclaimed letters in the Bur-
'lngton postoffice for the week ending Sep
TENDER ~, 1899:
WOMEN'S LIST.
Mrs. George T. Adams Mrs. Jessie Ben
nett, Mrs. w. II. Baldwin, Mrs. Jerome
Baker, Mary Il. Catlin, Daisy Clark, Mrs.
q. j. Cole, Miss Mary Clark Mrs. Ed. Dru.
", Ida Farnsworth, Martha Guyette, Har-
riet Hepburn, Sophie Lavelee, Della OH
yer, Mrs. Olive Roberts, Blanche ST.
George, Mrs Skeels, Miss Adell smith,
Ella Wilson.
MEMS LIST.
" w Bruce, F.. Bickford. Clifton A.
Cowl, L. A. Drew, Jed F. Duran. w. w.
Foss, George F.. Gilbert, ]. w. Greeley, j.
f. Henkey, Erastus D. HILL NJ. A. Hynes
Frank w. Lane, Mr.. Langdon. Richard
McAvoy. Charles A. Monette, Pat McEl-
roy, Charles Morrissy, Daniel Noe, Mich
acl ODER, +. f. Norcross, Henry Cakes,
c. j. Pope, Jos. Petrell. Ernest Rorke
Geo. F. Ross, Ira Rood. r. r. Russell &
Co.. w. L. Stevens. George II. Lampson
w. NJ. Victor.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-28

REED--Tn Sacramento, Cal. Sept. II,
Frances A.. wife of George NJ. Reed forn-
erly of Williston. aged "A years 10 months
and days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-28

| Prof. G IT. Perkins of Burlington. State
geologist, made an inspection OF the tale
mines in Stock bridge and the granite
quarries in Bethel last Saturday. He also
interviewed C. II. Wilder regarding the
alleged coal deposits on Christian Hill.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-28

The great SUCCESS OF Chambernin's Collie
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the
treatment of bowel complaints has made
1t "A standard over the greater part of the
civilized world. For sale by w. ]. Hen
lders0n.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-28
DIED.

Senator Hanna never drinks coffee, and
but seldom touches tea.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-28
The COLLEGE OPENED.
BEGINNING OF THE NEW YEAR AT
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT.
I list of the New stud nts Freshmen and
Sophomores to Select Advisers From
Among the Instructors-Plan Has
Worked Well Elsewhere.

The new year at the University of Yer
mont was formally opened yesterday molh-
ing at SIS in the chapel. The enrolment
of the students took place from to
IL o'clock in different places. About 60
freshmen took the entrance examination
in English in the Science Hall.
There were seventy-four who took the
examination last year at this time but the
difference is made up by those taking ii
last night. There are s. freshmen who
have already put in an appearance. 1t IS
expected the number will be increased to
90 or 100. This year there are five to en-
ter the sophomore class from other colleges
The number of students entering this
year who are to take up the classical
or latin-scientifio course is greater than II
has been for a number of previous years
Here is list of the new students, with
their COURSES and places of residence:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-28
SOPHOMORE CLASS.

C. c. Alexander, e.. University Of
Maine) city.
Mary Nj. Hall. L. s., (MiddlebulyD Rut-
land.
II. W. Mckinnon, E., Dartmouth) Bel
lows Falls.
J. A. Teller, Cl, (Brown) Fclchville.
Chas. A. Noets, Cl, o.. S., MiddlebIry)
New Haven.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
BEGINS AT DOLSON, EIGHT
MILES ABOVE WILMINGTON,
TERMINATES AT ORION, 70 MILES BEL OW
We Are Indebted FOR The following Excellent
Article TO Mr.. F. M. Moore, Scholarly
and Erudite Gentleman, Who Has
Given The Matter Much Study
and Attention.
and Attention

From what | can learn, the introduc-
fion of this delicious and valuable ce-
real. and its cultivation, commenced in
this section during the sixteenth cen
turv. The tide-water land that is most
available for this purpose begins at
Doason, eight miles above Whining
ton and terminates ut Orton, Twelve
miles below-the total distance twenty
miles.
Most of these plantations previous to
the civil war were under state of fine
cultivation. The principal planters were
the Moores, Dayises, Waddells. Swans,
Meares, Taylorss and Halls. An
average of 40 or 30 bushels per acre was
considered good crop, but many in
stances are ON record where fields pro-
duced under very propitious circum-
stances from 90 to 100. 1t is well
known fact that the rice made on the
Cape Fear is superior in quality to all
foreign varieties ever imported to this
country The flavor is better. the grain
more flinty and being perfect rice
none can he better.
During the war, and since, the acre
age has been very much reduced, which
was caused from the fact that the rice
planters had their all invested in this
business, and the fall of the Confedcracy
left them bankrupt, SO they had no
means to resume their former avoca-
tons. However, | am pleased to note
this industry is beginning to look up.
Some few gentlemen of means are en-
gagged in its cultivation and making 4
good thing of it, Col Murchison, Col.
Atkinson and our enterprising fellow
citizen, Mr.. Fred Kedder, have been
successful planters and now l learn Mr..
Alex. Sprunt has made heavy invest
ments in rice lands and intends to put
in a large crop below the city. | was
employed to thresh the rice made by the
State convicts, under the management
of Mr. G. II. Cannon. The amount of
rice is a little less than 1880 bushels;
hay 3,0S3 bales
Mr.. Cannon informed me that the
land he planted was grown up in cane
and brambles, and the BANKS and flood
gates entirely out Of order; that he com
mcpced in February with inexperienced
labor and his average force was but
thirty-fiye hands The constant rains
Of last October aud November caused
much loss To upland crops as well rs
the low-lands He believes il the sea.
son had been faNorahle OF even an aver
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
u. l.. COOLEY

Funeral Director and Embalmer.
This gentleman is too well known III
this section to need any introduction
from us. He was born in Hillsboro in
1868. and received his education at
Trinity College, after which he returned
home and became engaged in the fur
niture and understanding business with
his father, who had been in the business
since 1860. This firm continued until
1889. when the subject Of our sketch
succeeded the father in the undertaking
business. He carries large stock
which consists of coffins. baskets, and
funeral supplies. He is thoroughly
equipped for n funeral director and en-
balmer. He is also agent for the Wheel
er and Wilson No. 8, sewing machines
and the Geneva bicycle. He does. Il
good business and enjoys the esteem
and confidence of the people.
In politics he is an ardent Democrat,
and as such has and is serving the
town as alderman and during the alb
sence of the mayor was mayor pro TEN.
and as alderman was chairman of the
street and cemetery committees. He is
also justice of the peace, notary public
and one of the towns staunch and solid
citizens.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CLASSICAL INSTITUTE FOR
BOYS AND GIRLS.

Among the many educational institu-
ton Of North Carolina we find one
which has attained quite reputation
for its thoroughness in all departments,
located in the northern parts of Frank
linton. Its establishment dates back to
1886. and its object is for the prepara-
ton of its students, both male and fe-
male for the colleges OF this and
other States The institute is in the
hands OF able and competent teachers,
with Prof. Il. Il. Edwards as principal,
and Miss Kate Whitfield as assistant
Prof. Edwards. who took charge of
the institute last fall, is native of
Vance county. and received an excellent
education at Chapel HILL and has been
engaged in teaching in several of the
most prominent graded schools of the
state. The institute is in healthy and
prosperous condition, growing very fast.
and with its excellent location and UNI
der the able management that it is we
expect to hear still more of its use
fulness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HILLsBoRo BOOK STORE.

Among those establishments which
contribute to the commercial standing of
Hillsboro the aforementioned concern
is entitled to prominent recognition,
both hy reason Of the large stock car
ried and the enterprise displayed upon
the part of the proprietor, Mr.. Nate w.
Brown. one Of the most enterprising and
progressive citizens.
The business was founded in 1891,
and is now located in the new store
recently erected by Mr.. Brown. The
stock carried embraces q full and com
plete line of books, stationery, fancy
goods, metropolitan magazines and
newspapers This is the only exclusive
store of the kind in Hillsboro. A
splendid business is enjoyed, and this
is being constantly increased and aug
mented.
In connection with the above-mention-
ed business Messrs. y. w. Brown &
Company conduct a general mercantile
business, carrying large and elegant
lines of dry goods, groceries, etc.
Mr.. Nate w. Brown is 4 North
Caroinian by birth, and first saw the
light Of day in Hillsboro, where he was
reared and educated.
Those needing anything in his line
will do well to call and examine
his stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Good goods and reasonable prices is the
basis of the success of this well-known
and popular establishment.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
RACKET STORE, IL. Il. pEARCE,
PROPRIETOR.

Among the business houses of Frank
linton. which deserve more than a
passing notice III this issue is the we'll
known store called the Racket" and
which is household word i'll every
family of this section. The racket is
located on Mason street, and is a brick
building replete with a large line of
general merchandise. \ speciality being
the choice stock of dry goods, notions,
shoes and hats that they carry, and en-
joy an extensive trade on each.
The business was established in 1892
in a small way, but by the business in
tpgrity Of its manager, and selling
goods ut prices to suit the times it has
been built mp to its present popularity
and cNtrnslycness.
The proprietor. Mr.. Pearce, is we'll
known. having been born and reared in
the county. and resident Of Franklin
ton FOR twenty years. He has also sery-
cd IA number of terms as alderman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
EDWARD GILMER Sheriff.
STATION AGENT.

The above named gentleman is the
one who 50 ably and carefully looks
after the interests of the Rail-
way ut this point He was born in
Newton of Catawba county, Sept. 22nd,
1873, and is Il son Of NJ o. Sheriff.. the
present State Librarian. Our subject
was educated at Catawba College and
subsequently at the age of sixteen en-
tered the service Of the G. IT, and y. ".
Railway as agent and operator where
he continued for a period of two years,
when he became connected with the
X. and d., serving as operator at va
rious points and later as train dis
patcher at Greensboro for a period Of
three years. -Four years ago he was
transferred to his present position as
agent for the Southern Railway at this
point aud has made an excellent and
efficient representative Of their inter-
estg.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
One of the avored Sections
CT franklin County
IT'S CHURCHES AND SCROLLS
Gentlemen of Integrity ia Charge of tia City
Atf,irs. Business Men Wide awake 10 the
Wants Of the People. Sketches of
Prominent Cijizrnsand Bus.
ness Mtn.

In this issue will be found historical,
geographical and business portraits of
the many hustliug and th"Ning towns
which are noted Tor their push and en-
terprise. And among that nImbrr winch
is deserving Of Il special notice is the
beautiful little town of tTanklinron, ana
no error is committed when it is men
toned in that class. It's advantages as
n manufacturing and trading center are
so certainly foreshadowed that its
citizens speak of it as a coming site for
industrial enterprises, the products Of
which win find a ready market in all
parts of the country.
70 cite a complete list of Franklin
tons many advantages would require
many hours of labor, therefore, only a
few which would be the most inviting
for further investigation by those who
would like to find a place Cor invest
ment where labor can be had for rca-
sonable prices, where the climate is
such that it does not neceSsitase the
suspension of business for two or three
months of the year, where the shipping
facilities are excellent, and where the
people are alive to every interest that
is for the further advancement of the
State, its resources and its people.
As a place for manufacturers Frank
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
r. \. MINsToN. DRrGGISr.

This gentleman who established bust
ness here fifteen years ago, conducts
one Of the leading drug stores of Frank
linton.
He is prepared at all times to furn-
ish the people with fresh goods Of that
character The line carried consists Of
pure fresh drugs, proprietary medicines,
chemicals, toilet articles and all drug
sundries, with a speciality Of compound
ing prescriptions at any and all times.
Mr.. Winston needs no Introduction 10
the people of this section, as he is WE'LL
known to its citizens
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
MERRILI1S HOTEL. !.

We are a nation of travellers and To-
comotion is distinctly an American char
acteristic. Out in the world jostled
among strangers, anxious and busy with
business complication, the travelling man
soon learns to appreciate the careful at
tenton and hospitality which marks Il
first class hotel The travelling public
which is attracted to Franklinton will
find the above named place a good house
ut which to drop anchor. Mr. Samuel
Merrill. the proprietor is well known for
his genial qualities and when he opened
the Merrills Hotel twenty months ago
the people knew that they would receive
the best of accommodations available,
ut his hospitable hands. The hotel also
has livery attached, where teams can
be procured which are first class in every
respect.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
X
Colonies of the 26th N. c. Regime
Harry King Burgwyn and

linton offers splendid site for various
kinds. such as cotton, tobacco, furniture,
lumber. fruit canning and many others
OF various kinds The reason we say II
offers advantages for these, is because
first, it has good railroad facilities for
the shipment to all parts OF the world,
the goods manufactured; second, be-
cause the raw material can be and is
raised in great abundance in the sur
rounding country, with Frankinton the
nearest railroad station.
AS a place Of residence Franllinton
offers all the advantages of health, ell
mate. laws. schools, churches, morality,
society, public convenience and of bnsl-
ness. The citizens are law-abidlng and
peaceable and are numbered among the
best to be found in the Old North State,
and are ready and willing to encourage,
in substantial way, any worthy enter
prise that is backed by capital and men
of integrity of character and experience
As a place of trade Franklinton COM
mcnds itself most forcibly to the inhahl-
tants Of the surrounding country IL
offers a good market for cotton, corn,
fruit and other staples and should be
one of the best tobacco markets OF TINS
entire section. The merchants sell their
goods at prices which defy compe'i. ion.
IL pays the farmer to dispos" of h.s
products in Franklinton, and buy his
goods there because it is an excellent
market. 1t pays to settle in Franklinton,
because its health is of the very best,
because is educational facilities aud
other advantages are. many. anG be
cause its people will give you a royal
welcome such as is SO characteristic o.
tho citizens of the Old North State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CApI. y. T. WARDS CASH
STORE.

One Of the most popular business
places Of Franklinton is the cash store
of Capt. d. T. Ward. He established
his business in September, 1894, begin
ming in a very small way, but by strict
attention. industry and fair dealing the
business has grown until at the present
time the well filed shelves and counters
attest the fact that he carries almost
everything that buyer could ask for.
Capt Ward has encountered COMPETE
ton and various obstacles, but he has
risen superior to them all. His Gus
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. JAMES A. CHEEK.
One of Hillsboro's Prominent and Pro
gressive Citizens

gresSiye Citizens.
ter known than the prominent gentle
man whose name captions this article.
Hon. James A. Cheek is a North Caro-
linian by birth, and first saw the n=ht
of day in Orange county in 1872. Ills
youth was passed in hard work and
he educated himself as best he could,
often burning the midnight oil.
When the civil war broke ont true
to his native Southland, he offered his
services to the Confederacy an was On
listed as private in Company ID, First
North Carolina Regiment, III 1885,.
Subsequently, owing toill-health, he was
discharged
In 1870 he came to HiIlsDoro where
he has since resided as one of its most
highly esteemed and respected citizens.
In 1880, Mr.. Cheek entered politics as
a candidate for the State House Of Rep
resentatives. After a hard and vigorous
fight he was elected by a majority Of
seven over NJ. A. Atwater, from
Durham and Orange counties. During
the session of that Legislature he made
an excellent record
Again in 1886 he was nominated and
elected over John f. Lyon from tln,
same counties by majority OF 749 His
record in that body is too well known to
need any commentator from our pen.
Again in 1894 he was nominated from
Orange county alone and after !. hard
fight was elected by a majority Of 100
over ID. c: Parks. Esq. Mr.. Cheek is
the only Republican who has ever rep
n. IL
House of Representatives. He is an ar
dent Republican, yet liberal in his views.
In 1892 he was member of the CONVEX
ton at Minneapolis, that nominated
General Harrison for the Presidency.
At this convention Mr. Cheek cast his
vote for James g. Blaine, even though
enough votes had already been cast 10
nominate General Harrison. lie was an
ardent admirer of Blaine. Mr. Cheek
is one of our most progressive citizens,
and has always done a'l IN lis power to
push Hillsboro to the front, deyoting both
his time and means to the accomplish
ment of that object.
In 1874 he married and now has a
family of three children. Mr. Cheek has
retired from active business and politics,
from the latter at least so far as poll
teal preferment is concerned.
Broad-gauged and liberal in his views.
a man of big heart, his life has been a
success and amply demonstrates what
can be accomplished by energy and in
tegrity as developing forces, coupled with
q determination to succeed. To just
such men. North Carolina owes her
present high standing among her sister
States.
May You live long and pros per Mr..
Cheek, is the sincere wish of tue writer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HIfLsHoRo EXCHANGE.

This name Is household word to the
people of Orange county and it has
been made so by the strict business
methods which so characterize its man
ayers The business was established 10
years ago and has been very successful
The line carried is very extensive and
consists OF dry goods, notions, shoes,
hardware groceries and general mer-
chandise. The proprietors, Messrs. O.
j. and t. b. Forrest are we'll known
and need no Introduction to the people
of this section.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

After teaching school for a period of
two years in Duplin county he removed
to FranElinton, whore he was engaged
in teaching for three years Having
studied law while at Wake Forest Col
lcge lie decided to become follower of
Blackstone, and was admitted to the bar
in 1896, and. at once began active prac-
tice by opening an office at this place.
He was elected mayor of Franklinton
in 1893, and has made an excellent Off
ciul at the head of the city government.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. r.. BRUCE WHITE.
Franklinton's Young and Popular
Mayor and Attorney.

Among those who are the representa-
tive men of Franklinton none are more
favorably spoken of or more highly
thought of for their many excellent
qualities than the subject of this sketch.
And evidence that the people of Frank
linton appreciate the efforts of energetic
and conscientious officials is fully de-
monstrated in the fact Of the election Of
this prominent attorney as mayor of the
little city.
The subject of our sketch Is son OF
the Rev. j. NJ. White, a well known
Baptiat minister of Apex, this State,
and who was a captain in the service Of
the Confederate army.
Young Bruce was born in Raleigh IN
1872, and reared .at Clayton until he
was eight years of age, when he moved
back TO Wake county with his parents.
Subsequently in 1887 he entered
Wake Forest College graduating there
from at the age of eighteen with the
degree of NJ. \. in 1891.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
OCCONEECHEE HOUSE, MRS.
HASSELL, PROpRIETRESS.

Hillsboro boasts of one of the best
conducted hotels in the State namely
the Occonepchee House, owned and con
Quoted by Mrs j HasseIi, an accom-
plished and talented lady. The house
is large and commodious, the rooms
bright and attractive and every com
fort is had for the guests, who are made
to feel perfectly at home.
The table is the hotels best recon-
mendaton. Everything is served and
cooked in a manner thoroughly pleasing
and inviting All the travelling men stop
at the Occoneechee House. Rates rea-
sonable. Sample room for drummers.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
5. i. COLE--MERCHANT.

Among the mercantile establishments
Of Itillsboro we find, the above named
gentleman doing a thriving business.
He handles everything in the general
merchandise line with groceries, country
produce, confectionery, etc, a specially,
and although established in July of 1893
it is receiving it's share of patronage.
Mr.. Cole was born and reared in the
county. and was for six years previous
engaged IN the meat business at this
place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

''Jack used to be. on the stage, and
what do you think he has done, mann
MAJ"
What, daughter?'
''He has had trap-door cut in our
parIor, so he can escape when | have
callers"