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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Leo d. Heart, Cashier of the bank,
is one Of the best known men in the
State and is a genial, pleasant gentleman
whose friends are legion and are only
limited by the number Of his acqllaint-
ances. He was previously engaged in
the banking business in Raleigh and or
ganized the First National Bank.
He is prominent in municipal affairs as
member Of the Board Of Aldermen, chair
man Of the graded school committee
ETC. Mr.. Heartt commands the conf
dence, respect and esteem of the com
munity to in unlimited degree, occupies
Il high position in the social and CONNER
cial circles of the State and possesses
those qualifications that eminently fit
him for the position he fills in this
staunch, reliable and solid old bank.
Under the management of such officers
it is not difficult to understand the sue
cess Of the bank, a success demonstrated
by its large line of deposit. In con-
concluding the sketch of this well known
and solid institution it may be said that
ii not only gives tone TO Durham, but as
developer OF the resources of the city
ii has no equal. no peer. Long may it
flourish and prosper, is the earnest wish
Of the writer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

corner Of Durham in its own building,
a handsome three story brick, with
brown stone trimmings. 1t was built
especially for banking purposes. The
upper floors are used for offices. The
part adjoining the bank is used as a
store.
The interior Of the bank is in keep
ing with the exterior. The floor is
tiled, the furniture solid and handsome.
Everything is had for the rapid and
convenient conduction Of the business.
Glance at the following statement of
the bank. made at the close OF business
April 9th, 1899. 1t speaks louder than
mere words and shows the. soldity Of
this great institution.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $3.50. .SllS62o.6S
Overdrafts 1858. 80
n s. Bonds . 37.50000
Premiums on Il. s. Bonds. 4,0006O
Stocks securities, etc. 56so00.OO
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures ...s...... .... 3JuUO.UO
Due from banks .. 142. T21.H
Cash . ..... 17.499.19
Checks and other cash items. 39aI9l
Redemption fund with Z. $.
Treasurer ...... 1861. 80
Total .S457, 163.3 SO
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. $50. Sl50,000.0O
Surplus fund and undivided
profits $50. . 100000
National bank notes outstand-
ing - 333.750.00
Deposits ... ...... 80, 643.31
Total .... .S457, 1863. SO
Right here it may be stated that dur
ing its twelve years Of existence the
bank has paid $4,000 in dividends, a
most excellent showing. The bank has
one of the finest fire and burglar proof
vaults in the country. 1t Is really q
double vault. one over the other, the
upper one being reached by steps of
steel, and it is used for the storage OF
books and papers.
The lower or main vault is divided
into two compartments. The walls are
two feet thick made of brick and doubled
steel The inner portion contains the
safe. This is protected by combination
lock. Inside of this is chest OF steel,
which contains the funds of the bank.
Everything such as time locks, double
doors, etc. etc. in fact everything that
modern ingenuity can devise Is had for
the protection of the funds of the bank.
This vault is twelve feet high, eight feet
wide and twenty feet long and was
made by the Herring, Hall and Marvin
Company, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
1t is also equipped with $50 safety de-
post boxes in size from two feet down
to the smallest and these are rented to
anyone desiring same, at merely nominal
sums.
A general banking business Is trans
acted. such as receiving deposits. nego-
tiating loans. making collections, issuing
letters Of credit upon foreign banks, etc.
Among the correspondents of the bank
may be mentioned the. National Bank
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
MAIN STREET, LOOKING WEST.

estimate in this age OF sharp competition
and rapid INSTRUMENTATION.
\ glance at the map will at once con-
firm Durham's proposed advantages in
this respect.
With her four railroads penetrating
the coal and iron fields OF Virginia, Ten
nessee and the Carolinas the rice and
cotton plantations and lumber regions OF
the South, deep water navigation easily
reached in a five hours run. the mn
TONS capital and leading cities Of the
North and East accessible in from ten
to fifteen hours trayel--its geographical
situation is peculiarly inviting to manu-
facturers, capitalists and homeseekers.
INDUSTRIAL AND SOCIAL ADyAN-
NANTACE,S
These advantages are supplemented by
many successful enterprises already
enumerated in the foregoing columns
which need no REPETITION here. While
proud Of its manufacturing enterprises,
which are well calculated to inspire hope
and energy, there are yet social and ed
vocational advantages equally as great.
No city of equal population can boast of
greater religious freedom and political
tolerance. 1t is emphatically cos
mopoltan population. representing all
sections of our common country. Its
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE Observation-Disclosures CENTURY STATE EDITION

are employed in the manufacture of this
product three factories, two of which
are the largest in the world. The an
nual output of these three factories is
simply enormous, amounting in money to
millions of dollars, and is shipped to
every point of the globe. Thousands of
hands are employed in these few fac
tories. receiving payment for their labor
every week. This money is distributed
among the merchants of the town. and
helps enrich and build up the commu-
nifty. Here are located the
w. Duke, Sons & Co,
Blackwell Durham Tobacco Co,
branches of the American Tobacco Com.
pany
The r. f. Morris & Son Manufactur
ing Company.
CIGAR FACTORIES.
This branch Of manufacture has
grown to be of considerable Importance.
There are three factories here. namely,
the Mallory Durham Cheroot Company,
Dickson and also Darlington.
TEXTILE MANUFACTURERS.
Durham has four cotton fac
tories. representing I'm Investment of
over 81 100000, and employing over j.
600 people.
OTHER MANUFACTURERS.
Durham has fine furniture factory,
pants factory, fertilizer factory, several
Touring mills paper box factory ice
factory, several planning mills, one wood
Working establishment, steam dycins
plant, ETC., etc.
rr,r, NOD GOO pDnEyIgIp Al1tT
There are a large number of leaf to-
bacco brokers in Durham, all Of whom
appear to be doing a good business.
TOBACCO SALES WAREHOUSE.
There arc several tobacco warehouses
in Durham for the sale Of leaf tobacco.
Durham as a leaf tobacco market is
second to none. The demand of the
large manufacturers of the town being
greater than that of any manufacturers
in North Carolina, naturally gives to the
market such strength as it would not
otherwise have.
I4AUNDR1ES.
Durham has three Of this necessary
and important adjuncts.
DISSEAIrAATOR OF NEWS.
Durham has two of the best published
and best edited daily papers in the state,
namely, the Morning Herald and the
Evening Sun. The Durham Recorder
is the eldest paper published in North
Carolina. having been established III
1920. The editor is Mr.. f. G. Hackney,
one Of the best known men in the State.
ADVANTAGES AND NEEDS or
DURIIA M-RAIIROAD AID
NANTAGES.
AS a railroad centre Durham is equal
ed by but few towns in the State and
surpassed by none.
Quick transportation, low freight rates
and easy access to the great CONNER
cial, manufacturing aud agricultural cen
tres, is desideratum which no prudent
investor can afford to overlook or under
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
F. S. DICKSON
A Prominent Citizen of the
Town and
THE MANUFACTURES OF
Fire Hand Made Cigars With Black Poodle. "
Havana King and Home Com
fort Leading Brands.


Cigars well made from the best to-
baeco, sold at prices within the reach
of all, have become one Of the greatest
luxuries Of the age. and as a consequence
The business of manufacturing the same
has grown to Il remarkable extent, and
especially III North Carolina, where fine
tobacco Of all kinds is raised.
IS an establishment which stands
among the front rank Of its contempt
raries and does honor to the trade of
the city we find the one under notice and
which is worthy of eminent remark
Mr. Dickson established his cigar
business in 1896, having previously had
twelve years experience in the business
lie was thoroughly competent to manu-
facture the very best of cigars and at
such a price as to defy competition. His
start was in Il small way, but by stead
fast industry and perseverance has eX-
tended his trade until we find his goods
are sold in all parts Of the State and
handled on large scale by those deal
ing in cigars. He employs none but
first class workmen who are thoroughly
capahle and experienced in the work.
These men. besides himself, are kept
constantly i'm the manufacture of the
orally in excess of the supply. Mr..
Dickson does his own travelling. repre-
scnting his own goods, during what
spare time he has and makes an admira-
bic salesman, who thoroughly under
stands the business. He is splendid
judge Of tobacco and his cigars are
warranted to be unexcelled in manu-
facturc, quality, perfection in make and
cheapness in price. The premises are well
located, being at 102 Main street, whore
ample accommodations for the business
is hard
Ills three leading brands of five cent
goods are
BLACK POODLE
"HANANA KING"
HOME COMFORT"
These goods are all hand made and are
manufactured from imported tobaccos,
are neatly put up and have an excep-
tional large sale in Durham as well as
other parts of the State, wherever in
trOduced.
Mr.. Dickson is to he congratulated
on the success which has attended his
efforts in business. He has built up an
important interest in Durham and the
writer takes particular pride in having
his name in these columns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

ash, cedar, hickory and dogwood FREEDOM
mate. The property is owned by dlf-
ferent parties, all Of whom are liberal
and progressive, and financially able 4
necessary, to mill it, or lease to those
who will, whenever a local demand IS
created.
Durham's climate is mild, our soil
productive, our location advantageous
and prospects encouraging. To those
who are seeking a new location with
view to pleasure and profit Durham eX-
tends an invitation to come and see and
investigate for themselves, feeling as
sured that every statement | have made
in regard to Durham will be fully yerl-
fed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

"Key West" Cheroots
Made from same stock as Havana
Cigars.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-15
A GREAT COMBINATION.

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
an extraordinary offer in the way of
reading matter for the long winter
evenings now upon us, and for the year
to come. None of our readers should
fail to look it over, as in will be sure to
interest you. No such offer was ever
before made, and this, like all good
things, is limited, and must be taken
advantage of before Jan. 1, 1900. Next
year will be waged one of the
most important presidential campaigns
that has taken place since the civil war
You will want to keep in close touch
with this great contest, and our com.
bination offer will enable you to do SO
for very little money. Look it over,
select the publications you desire and
Send your name and the amount to
the FREE PRESS, and you will never
regret the investment, which will be
worth several times the amount it costs
you, through the year
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-15
THE BUSIEST SPOT IN MANKATO.

If you like to see life, hustle and
business, look in upon US. Where a
store is so rushed with trade there is a
good reason for it, A few minutes ex.
animation of our stock will impress you
with these reasons more practically than
we can tell them to you. Every day is
bargain day now. With stock of
such variety and excellence to select
from no one can fail to get what he OF
she wants and at the right price. Our
complete line of holiday goods is now
in and we can safely say it is one of the
largest and best assorted lines in the
city. Dolls of every description, Doll
Cabs, Rocking Horses. Hand Sleighs.
Well in fact anything you will want
and make the old as we'll as the little
folks happy is to be found right here.
Prices always right with us, and it
will pay you to trade at the Racket,
next to the Model Clothing House.
Jos. RUERUP, Prop.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-15
HER LAST SLEEP.
Mrs. VIM. Perrin, of Amboy, Lays Down
Lies Burden.

Mrs VIM Perrin died at her home in
Amboy Thursday forenoon at 9:45
o'clock. Last winter she had severe
attack of the grip. which left her system
in weakened condition, and about the
first of last July she contracted severe
cold, which developed into complica-
ton of diseases, from which she could
not recover. Since that time, her suf-
ferings were very severe, but she bore
them with courage and uncomplain-
ingly. Her mind was as bright and clear
as ever up to the last.
Martha Bumham Green was born in
Randolph, Vermont, March 18th, 1917,
and was married to VIM. Perrin in the
same town April 9Th, 1912. Three
children were born to them while liv-
ing there, Horace B., who lives in this
city, Willis L who resides at Amboy
and with whom his parents have made
their home, and Mrs. Ada M. Rice, who
also lives in this city. Mrs Perrin is
also survived by her husband, her death
being the first that has occurred in the
family. Of her own brothers and sisters,
only one is living. Mrs. Tucker, widow
of the Rev. G, T. Tucker, who was
formerly pastor of the Baptist church
at Mason City. Iowa, and who now re-
sides with the family of her daughter
at Usage, in that state.
VIM. Perrin and family moved west
to Wisconsin in April, 1857, and from
there to this county in 1868. They set
tied on farm in Pleasant Mound and
lived there until about ten years ago,
when they moved to Amboy. Mrs. Per-
rim was loved and respected by all who
knew her. She was an attendant at the
M. E. church, and even in the later
years always took as much interest in
the affairs of the day and the progress
of events as any younger person could
To her family, she never grew old.
The funeral will be held at the church
in Amboy at eleven o'clock Saturday
forenoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-15
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real estate
have been filed with the register Of
deeds:
Ferdinand Walser, guardian, to John
HAITI, WI, SET, sec. IA, Danville, fol
SO, 600.
John HAITI to Frank HAITI, e}, sw4
sec. ID, Danvil!e, for So, $50.
Ezra E. Grove to school district No
"a, lot two, block three, Grannis' first
addition to Vernon Center, 800.
Caroline M, Geo. F. and Edith Gran
mis- to Ezra E. Crow, lot three, BLOCK
three, Grannis' third add, to Vernon
Center, for 500.
Lewis W. Austin to Berton Tyler, ne1
sci, except east five acres of sec. 10
Shelby, for 81 900.
Eleanor L. Burgess to Louis A. Lin
der. rear one-third of lot eight, bloch
twelve, Warren's add for 1915.
Norman Beebe to Geo. Fl. Way, lott
five and six, block one, Hunts add. No
3, Lake Crystal, for 81 ,210.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-15
A ROSY VIEW.
Prediction That Trains viii Run OF
MankatO.St. Cloud Road Next Year.

The st. Paul Globe, referring to the
proposed Mankato-St. Cloud Duluth
railroad, says:
Marked interest is being manifested
regarding the plans for the new line.
Delegations were present at the Glen
coe meeting from all towns through
which the new line will RIM, and the
active support of large number OF
moneyed men has been enlisted. st
Cloud capital will be used to a consider.
able extent, G. L, Atwood and W. B
Mitchell, two prominent promoters, be-
ing active in the effort to secure the
line A. FL. Reed, of Glencoe, elected
president of the line, lis man with
strong financial backing and has the
support of the Great Western.
'The surveys, which will commence
this fall, will complete the plans for
the st Cloud. Mankato division of tho
line, and it is understood that the sur
veyors will extend from st. Cloud to
Duluth with the opening of spring.
The directors are planning on begin
ming active construction work as early
as possible next year, 1t is thought
that before fall trains will be running
over part of the road. The Great
Western will entirely support the plans
of the company, and will extend and
enlarge the terminals of its Cannon
Valley branch at Mankato as soon as
the new road is completed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-15
in practice. The article is illustrated

The Christmas number of Scribner's
this year contains several striking
novelties in illustration. The methods
are not only new, but the results are in
every way artistic. Walter Appleton
Clarks pictures, which accompany
Harrison Morris's Ballad of Three
Kings, are as rich in color as an old
stained glass window. The original
pictures have been reproduced with alb
solute fidelity so that there are none
of the violent contrasts of color so often
seen when painting is reproduced by
modern processes of printing.
The story of The Movement of
Wheat, certainly a story that does
not lack for large and romantic in
cidents-will be told with abundant il.
lustrations, in McClure's magazine for
December, by Ray Stannard Baker In
his material. Mr.. Baker
made careful tour of the great wheat
farms, the great elevators and the great
exchanges, besides carefully studying
the documents and statistics of the
Agricultural department.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-15
A TEST CASE.
1t Will be Ascertained Whether a Road
Can be Forced Open,

W. E. Young, attorney for Nicholas
Burns, of Le.Sueur county, relator. has
started mandamus proceedings against
the town supervisors of Washington
township to force the opening of road
from Madison Lake into LIE Sueur
county. The road is a judicial one
that was laid out in 1882. The end in
this county has been opened, but the
LIE Sueur county end has not been
opened for the reason that the super
visors of Washington township have
refused to open it. The proceeding just
started will test the question of
whether road can be forced open.
The people of Madison Lake
are mnch interested in securing
the opening of this road,
and during the summer raised money
for the purpose and started to improve
it themselves, but we're restrained by
injunction
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-15
A NARROW ESCAPE.

1t is about three weeks ago says the
Lake Crystal Union, that VIM. r. Rob.
erts residing four miles north, in Jud.
son, went over to his neighbours, Robert
James, to assist in raising barn. He
was up on the structure about ten feet
from the ground, sitting on two ioists
with his feet resting on a cross piece
some one gave the frame at that point
a shove, which caused the end of the
joists to slip off, and Mr.. Roberts fell
head foremost, striking upon some
heavy timbers on the ground. The
conclusion was fearful; for two weeks
he was confined to his bed. Last Tues.
day he came to town for the first time
since the accident. He is improving,
and expects soon to be able to be about
doing little work. His escape from
instant death is miraculous.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-15
TOOTH TALK.

Every mans or women's capacity fol
work or play, pleasure, profit or use
fitness, is dependent upon good health
and health demands sound, perfect
teeth. You owe to your good health
the proper care to make your teeth
perfect and keep them so.
You may neglect such debt but il
will certainly be mighty hard for you
to dodge such creditor.
Good looks, good taste, good health
There is chain of conditions worthy
of and dependent upon good care of the
teeth. sDR E. L. HAYES,
Dentist Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-15
SPECIAL MEETING.
Mid.year Promotions Must be C0nsid.
cred by the School Board.

1t is likely that special meeting of
the school board will be called this
month to act on Supt. Uline's report in
regard to the mid-year promotions and
the need of another high school teacher.
No action was taken on this part of his
report last night, but the matter must
be settled before the first of the year.
Supt. Uline does not favor the sys.
tenn of mid-year promotions for Man
kato. In case the system should be
abandoned, it would do away with the
necessity for another teacher. Mr..
Uline states that he will not ask for an.
other teacher, but will let the school
board decide the matter. It is likely
that warm discussion will be had on
the matter when it comes up for action.
Pres. Davis is understood to be ready
to call special meeting any time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-12-15
COUNTY HOSPITAL.
Blue Earth County May Lease
TOurtelIotte Hospital.
Plan Presented to the County Board and
Committee Appointed to Look
Into Ii.

There is probability that the coun.
ty will lease and operate Tourtellotte
hospital as county hospital. The
need of a county hospital has long been
felt by henderson, the county board,
and also by county physicians. The
poor farm is located 80 far from the
city that it is expensive to 'maintain,
and it seems to be only question OF
time when hospital and home for the
INDECENT poor will be combined in this
city.
Late Thursday afternoon. Mr.. John
G. Wise, representing the trustees of
Tourtellotte hospital, appeared before
the county board and presented the
matter of the proposed lease to the
commissioners. He felt that the de-
sires of Col Tourtellotte, that the hos
pital be free for the poor, would be
more nearly carried out if the county
controlled the hospital than it has been
in the past. The matter was talked
over at some length and elected no par
ticular opposition. Today, Commits
sioners Paddock, Killmer and Borchert
were appointed a committee to investi-
gates the ACCESSIBILITY of leasing the
hospital for a term of years They
will meet Dec. 18th for the purpose,
and will present a report at the next
meeting of the board.
The trustees of the hospital are will
ling to turn it over to the county as it
now is, rent free, the county to main
tain it, keep it in repair, and return
it in as good condition as it now is
when the lease expires. AS there has
been some talk of the county erecting a
hospital, this would practically amount
to free gift. 1t is felt that the coun-
ty can save money by conducting the
hospital itself rather than by paying a
fixed sprice a week for each county
patient, as at present. besides main
tanning some of the sick poor at the
poor farm. At the latter place there
are now four people who ought to be
in county hospital.
1t is believed that the county can en-
gage three or four of the Sisters of the
Sorrowful Mother to manage the hos
pital and nurse the patients as in the
past, and thus avoid the necessity of
hiring superintendent.
The county board, at its meeting. &C
copied the resurvey of sections Is and
81, town of Lyra, which has been made
by the county surveyor.
Milton Hanna was appointed county
agent, vice w. J. Martin, deceased, to
bury deceased soldiers of the Civil
war, on the recommendation of Wilkin
post.
The board adjourned at noon.
The annual meeting will be held Jan.
I'd, The board did not provide for bids
for doing the county printing, as sug-
gested by Gen. Pope.