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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
How this Distinguished Fam
lily Has Always Led Raj
eigh's March Of
Progress.
Mr.. WILLIAM R TUCKER.
Removed by Death After Short and Successful
Business Career. The Tucker Office
Building. RaIeigh's Pride and
an Ornament TO the City.

One Of the Oldest and most dlstlh-
guished families OF the State Is that of
the late Major X. S. Tucker who died
in this city several years ago. HaVns
been most prominently identified with
the growth and progress, of Ralelgh,
any account Of The social aid business
interests of the city would indeed be m
complete without relating SOME OF tde
incidents connected with TINS family
They have always led in RaleIgh's
march of progress, and nave ever stood
ready with capital and energy to engage
iii and push forward any enterprise hat
would tend to the upbuildilig and ad-
yancement Of the city. Major Tuck
er's faith in Raleigh's future was proven
many years ago. when he erected the
great Tucker store and Opera House.
which was then at least twenty years in
advance of the tines
He was for several years President of
the Board of Trustees Of the Institution
for the Deaf, Dumb and the Bind, aud
took an earnest. active interest i'll the
noble work OF that InstiiutiOn FOR the
relief of the unfortunate children of the
State. He was a director in tho Raj
eigh and CASTOR Railroad. ;;Ird in other
railroads composing the Seaboard Air
Line System, and was also 4 director IN
the Raleigh National Bark liis large
interests in these and other railroads,
and in many ether business enterprises
in which he freely invested his capital,
has in various ways brought great adj
yantages and benefits to Raleigh.
EARLY i'll life he married Miss Flor
ence Il. Perkins, daughter Of Mr..
Churchill Perkins, of Pitt county, North
Carolina, who for many years was prone
inent in the political social and business
history of Eastern Carolina
At the time Of his death in August,
1884. Major Tucker hal amassed a
large fortune, and was universally con-
coded to be one If the most able, encr-
getlc, progressive, successful business
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Assurance Company of Can
ada. One of the Great
Life Insurance Com
panieS of the
World.
]. R. JOHNSON, MANAGER
For the States Of North and South Carolina.
Assets IN 1889, ST, 795, 1923. in 1898
S8,23b9l2, These Figures
Tell the Story.

In a review of the mercantile inter
ests of Il State, closely allied with her
commercial activity and playing an inn
portant part therein, the btSiness of IN
surance is worthy of special mention.
Among the great life insurance compa-
MES doing business in the Carohnas, and
one whose solidity Has given it a world
wide reputation, is the Sun Life Assur-
ance Company of Canada, the main OF
fee of which is located at Montreal.
This company was Incorporated in
1850, aud is very strong company, the
English law being much more severe
than the american. The Company in a
little pamphlet issued to the citizens of
the United States very tritely says:
1--WE are naturaized,n and NJ they are.
The officers OF the company are:
Robertson MaCauIay. President.
Hon. A. w Ogilvic. Vice President.
I. Is. MaCaulay, Il. l. A.-Secretary
and Actuary.
AGENCY DEPARTMENT.
James c. Terry. -. Superintendent.
The Sun LIE Assurance Company has
had long record OF success. In 1889
the assets of the company were $l,795,-
$4,000 in 1895 they were SS,234 $1,000.
Note the difference. the immense increase
and the tale Of prosperity and activity IS
told IN plain and unmistakable language.
The company insures men, women and
children. One great feature distinguish
ing this company is the fact that their
policies are absolutely unconditional and
automatically sef-prenium paying after
two years. CASH SURRENDER,
LOANS AND PAID-UP values, as Wen
as term assurance is recorded in the
policy Another feature worthy Of men
ton is the fact that they insure children.
They do no Industrial business. but have
simply extended Insurance. thus giving
people who are not able to pay for
large policy the advantage of a small
policy at regular rates
The North Carolina General Agency,
which also includes the State of South
Carolina, was established June 1896,
and it may be said that this agency has
written "a million q year since its incep-
tion thus showing the master mind at
the helm. BY the careful and prompt
manner in which the affairs of this CONE
pany are conducted it has kept pace
with the growth of the business of this
section until now its operations are wide
~ extended, aud its reputation firmly es
tablished The company nave prompts
ly and without unnecessary Etiga-
ton, always dicharged the import
ant trusts committed to them, with fl
deity and to the complete satisfaction Oh
their policy-holders.
As above stated, Mr.. J. Il. Johnston is
the General Manager of this Agency. He
has been with the company for the past
seven years, and has ample experience
in thisslin He is genial, pleasant
gentlenaf, an excellent citizen, esteemed
by all who. know him and a hard-worker
in the interest of the Sun Life Assur-
anee Company.
A commodions suite of offices ARE oc-
eupied in the Tucker Building. Agents
are wanted. and all communications viii
be given attention.
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Edwards & Broughton.
% Years Old. One Of the
Busiest Places in the State.

This is one Of The oldest business
houses in Raleigh. In September, 1871,
MIR. G. Il. Edwards and Mr.. r.. b.
Broughton opened a printing office in
the building now occupied by The News
and Observer. In few years their pat
ronage compelled them to add complete
Book Bindery and seek larger quarters.
They moved to No. 216 Fayetteville
street, whore they remained for few
years and then moved into the commo-
dous building they now occupy, cor
ner of Hargett and Salisbury streets.
Edwards & Broughton are the recog-
nized leading printers of the State. and
as such furnish about so Per cent. of the
Counties Of the State with all their
Books, Stationery, etc They do great
bulk Of the legal work, as also the cata-
logues of schools, proceedings, etc, Of
fraternal orders and OF the religious de-
nominations. Their pay roll shows from
80 to rs employees
One of the busiest scenes to be found
in North Carolina is the great printing
room Of this firm and the demand upon
them grows with every year. Their re-
putation for first class work, quickly
turned out; their Uniform courtesy to
customers, and their integrity in all
their undertakings has given them 4
strong hold upon our whole State.
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INCEPTION has prospered ana inns Is uue
fact that il has paid all losses promtpiy'
A general fire insurance business
dome this company having 10 agents
throughout the State. 1t may DC saiu
that they do a larger business IN Nortn
Carolina than any similar concern from
their last annual report 1t may oe seen
that they have $3.50 2SI.26 insurance
in force. 1t is strictly a home lhsntp-
ton. ana the money spent with them lor
premiums remains at home. The eNcel-
lent condition of the company may readl-
w he seen from this fact, taken from
their statement, June LIST, 1899: 1otai
assets Of the company Sl1O,4b2.24; the
liabilities. less capital stock, SIT, S6l.oU.
The officers of the company are:
PULASKI COWPER. h. ~. President.
ALIEN AMBER WEBB President.
CHARLES ROOT.... See. and Treas.
PULASKI COWPER. AdJustef.
The business of the company has been
steadily increasing since last October
The main offices of the company are
situated at. 2201a Fayetteville street,
Raleigh.
Mr.. Pulaski Cowper, President, Is a
a,orth Carolinian by BIRTH and first saw
tie light of day in Hartford county. He
came to Raleigh in 1855. from jackson,
Northampton county. Mr. Cowper is a
wide-awake, progressive. gentleman, who
has wide circle of acquaintance
throughout the State,
Mr.. Alexander Webb is Nice-President
Of the company and is well known citi-
zen of Asheyille. Mr.. Charles Root,
Secretary and Treasurer, was born and
reared in Raleigh and is considered one
OF the city's solid and substantial bust
ness men.
Such institutions as the North Carolina
Home Insurance Company deserve to
prosper because their prosperity means
the prosperity of the people and the
State.
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Stands the North Carolina
Home Insurance
Company.
INCORPORATED IN 1868
Under an Up-to-Date and Conservative Man
agemeni. Strictly North Carolina
Enterprise.

As affording to property owners ana
business men immunity against losses
from fire, reliable and trustworthy IN
surance companies occupy a position IN
the commercial and social community,
cntitling them to especial recognition, In
a work devoted solely to a comprehensive
review of the various industries ana
ayocations, which constitute the dlstinc-
tive features of the city's thrift and en-
te1prise. The beneficial results of the
insurance system are so well known ana
freely conceded. that at this day no pru-
dent business man or owner OF property
Of whatsoever description, neglects to
avail himself Of the indemnity provided
by reputable companies against possible
loss by fire; consequently as BUSINESS
protecting and fostering all others, IN
surance merits particular notice. In tins,
as in all branches of business, some COM
panies from a long and honorable career,
and from tie legitimate. conservative
and strictly honest policy of their man
agcment. stand pre-eminent above others.
This position in insurance circles
throughout North Carolina is occupied
by the North Carolina Home Insurance
Company Of Raleigh.
This well-known and popular company
was incorporated in 1868 with capital
stock of $125,0 and was at that period
the only fire insurance company IN the
State The North Carolina Home In
surance Company since the date of its
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
The Great Headache and Neuralgia Remedy
Cures Quickly and Safely Headache in All
Its Various Forms Manufactured Only by the Proprietor
James |, Johnsonj One of Raeigh's Leading Drug
gists The Largest Establishment of the
Kind in the Capital City,

In calculating the general aggregate
of the commercial Importance and pro
gress of Raleigh, the above house must
not be overlooked. as it is factor
Of no insignificant dimensions ~ the
many and varied enterprises which IN
fiuence the prosperity and material ad-
yancement of our fair. and prosperous
city. The house was originally estab-
lished sixty years ago, and Is the oldest
drug establishment in Raleigh. Mr..
James 1. Johnson became Il part owner
in 1885, and in 1890 it's sole proprietor
Large and commodious quarters are oc-
cupieSt on the corner OF Iayetteylhe and
Martin streets These are stocked with
a superb assortment of the purcst
and freshest drugs, perfumes, pronrie-
tary remedies and the usual supply Of
druggists sundries. a large soda toun-
tain furnishes cool and refreshing drinks
during these heated days.
Mr.. Johnson is the sole proprietor of
the famous Anticrlhalalgine (anti-ce-
rhalalgiHe) the great rieadacne and
Neuralgia remedy. which cures quickly
and safely Headache in all its various
forms, such as Neuralgia, Migraine or
Sick Headache. Periodic Headache oi
Women, and Headache caused by ex-
cesslye indulgence in srirituous liquors,
tobacco, etc.
This remedy is harmless and elc-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

CANT Pharmaceutical preparation which
contains no poisonous medicines, and
may be given to children and taken by
adults with no fear of serious results.
Although this remedy has been upon the
market only Il short time it rs sold all
over the Union, and as its value and
efficiency become known its demand rs
constantly being increased y trial only
is sufficient to prove its superiority AS
it will recommend itself. 1t is put up
in % and 80 cent bottles, and is for sale
by druggists generally.
Mr.. James l. Johnson, the wide-awalle
and progressive proprietor, Is a North
Carolinian by birth, having been born
at Raleigh lie WAS educated at love
joys Academy. under the tutorship Of
the hate Richard Charles Mason, ID. d.,
who was rector Of Christ Church, Raj
eigh for many years. and at the early
age Of fifteen he began the study Of
pharmacy lie became registered
pharmacist upon the inauguration OF the
State Pharmaceutical Society, of which
he is Il charter member, and mas held
the position Of vice president.
He is a son of the Tate DR.. Chas. Earle
johnson, one OF the formemost physi-
clans Of the State. He was the inau
curator and one Of the first presidents
Of the State Medical Society, and has
been identified with the drug trade of
Raleigh for thirty years.
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excellent serYlce.

giving excellent service.
Our houses, stores and factories are
made as bright as the sun could make
them. our factories and printing houses
are furnished with POWER that cause the
wheels to hum The city is furnished
with seYenty-fiye arc lights The COM
pany has some sixty-fve miles Of wir-
ing. There are iii actual use 1900 in-
candescent lights in Raleigh, ayerag-
ing from six to tllirty-two candle power.
The Company furnishes the power for
operating the Machines and Presses or
both The News and Observer and The
Post. the Electric Stamping Machine
at the postoifiee, the Ice Cream Freez-
ers at Dughi's, the polishing lathe OF
III. MaAler Il Sons, jewelers., many sew
ing machines. curling iron heaters,
cooking apparatus, etc. All the weather
reports are printed by electricity Many
fans cool the atmosphere. One beauty
of the whole affair is the facJ that the
company furnishes a continuous current
All the above apparatus are handled
aud carried in stock, and are sold at pop
ular prices. This company in order 10
6nliven the city during the heated term
give various entertainments at Pullen
Park two nights during the week. There
are no charges for admission, and no
extra charge for riding there upon the
cars.
The Raleigh Electric Company is
strictly a Home Institution, aud rs such
should receive the patronage uf every
one who believes in home enterprise.
Nearly every dollars WORTH Of stock is
owned in Raleigh. Raleigh is indeed
fortunate in the possession of such a
plant, and as a branch of industry of
considerable magnitude and a peculiarly
successful one, it has by its success and
well-regulated methods become an ex-
tremely important factor in the CONNER
cial prosperity Of the city. Complete
in all its details and workings, it af-
fords an extremely valuable adjunct to
the vital spark Of progress in Raleigh,
ard above all, that it is always willing
to encourage any enterprise tending in
that direction is alike true and charac-
teristic of the men interested in the
plant.
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the erection of the Tucker Office Build
ing. the handsome five story brick build
ing which is Just now being completed
on the corner Of Fayetteville and MAI
tin streets naRaleigh.
This Mr.. Tucker conceived and plan
ned in every detail and had well under
way to completion at the time of his
death. Tile building is enc of the
handsomest in the South, and is an up
to-date office building, equipped with all
the modern conyeniences, such as mail
box, gas, electric lights. layatory, toilet
rooms, steam heat, janitor, two eleya-
tors, etc, etc.
Lit would be an ornament and credit
to any city, and is an evidence Of public
spirit which ought to be commended and
encouraged, and is a progressive enter
prise which ought to be patronized. AS
it now stands in its imposing grandeur,
it is lasting monument to his genius
and business sagacity. The first floor
comprises three stores-one of which
has already been rented as clothing
store by Messrss Cross q Iinehan, and
one as drug store by Drs. McGee q
Rem.
The upper four floors will be used for
offices, about one-half of which were
promptly rented within two days after
the completion OF the diagram and
schedule of prices for the same. The
PLANS for the building were drawn by
Mr.. C. NJ. Cassell, of Norfolk, Eir-
ginia, one of the South's most noted ar
chitects, and the building was plspneG
and constructed according to the latest
improved methods of architecture. and
one would look in vain to lind Il mare
location for an office
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men the State ever produced. He left his
entire fortune to his wife, who had been
to him III truth a helpmaIe through
both cloud and sunshine, and who en-
trusted the management Of the vast es-
tate to their only son, Mr. w. Il.
Tucker.
Though young in years, Mr.. w. X.
Tucker has inherited a large share OF
the many and varied talents and vif-
tues for which both his father and his
mother were noted. Prepared for cor
lege at the Mofson5r& benson School
of this city, he entered the University
where he Won the respect Of all, and
graduated in 1887. In 1888 ne graduat-
ed at the Bryant < Stratton Business
College, and subsequently studied law,
though without entering into the active
practice of that profession. Haying thus
added to his natural gifts ii thorough
business and literary education, Mr..
Tucker returned to Raleigh and soon
thereafter married Miss Gertrude Win
der, daughter Of Major John G. Winder,
this city Rather than lead a life of
ease and luxury which he could have
done, Mr.. Tucker preferred TO assume
his share of iife's responsibilities, and
TO play his part in the active battle of
life. He took charge Of the large BUSH
ness which had been intrusted TO hinb
and managed them with rare ability. dis
playing a business capacity that soon
gave him position among the best busi-
ness men Of the State.
Among the many positions OF honor
and trust which he occupied were direct
or of the Seaboard and Roanoke, the
Raleigh and CASTOR, The Georgia. Caro-
lima and Northern and the Atlantic and
North Carolina Railroads, director OF
the National Bank Of Raleigh, the Raj.
eigh Electric Company, the Raleigh
Water Company and the North Carolina
Car Company, secretary and freasFIeI
of the Greystone Granite and Cons nc
ton Company. and membership d the
North Carolina Agricultural Society.
He was member of the knights 81
pythias and Of the Capital Club, and
was a leading spirit in Raleigl's social
life
In addition 10 the above and other
business enterprises, he gave mis- time %
the care and management OF he Tucker
estate. Few men of the South hav'
assumed so great RESPONSIBILITIES and s.
faithfully, ably and successfully dis
charged them.
He WAS a man Of ability, great energy
and exceptional will power. He was tenn
perate in all things, honest and just
faithful TO every trust and loyal TO his
friends. He died ut the early age of thir
ty-three years. While his life was shorf
it was wel-rounded and complete. Ill
death forced irpon his mother the rcsnen
sibilities and duties of the large Tnclei
Estate. all Of which she has met will
fortitude and discharged with skill an1
ability.
Mr.. fuckers latest undertaking wa,
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Operates Througho,,t
the Entire South
and Southwest.
Teachers Agency and School Furniture De-
Partments. Eighth Years Sue
{ ssful Business.


In 1891 the present manager, AIR.
Charles j Parker, while principal Of the
boys school in the city graded school
system. recognizing the demand for
reliable teachers agency in the State.
conceived a plan BY which he conducted
such an enterprise for about year, N
addition to his work in the schools. By
this time business had grown to the sS-
tent that he found 1t necessary TO give It
his entire time.
BY careful and systematic work the
Bureau has gained and held the con-
fidence of the educational public until It
is ranked as one Of the largest III the
South. 1t has desirable clientele III
every State South of the Potomac. Dur
ing the present year applications have
been received from universities, colleges
and schools OF every grade, from every
Southern State. for professors, teachers
and, general assistants. Many promilient
positions have been filled through it as
u medium
On its rolls are found the names Of
teachers representing more than half
the States. Canada, Mexico and foreign
countries. They come from the uniNef-
sites, colleges, music and art CONSERVE
tories Of this country and Europe.
The School Furniture Department was
added about a year ago, and already
handles the bulk of the business in
North Carolina, with considerable trada
In south Carolina and Virginia. This
department is designed to supply our
schools with all kinds of supplies, APP
paratus and furniture used in the school
room. Ii handles the product of the
best factories III America, having control
of their trade in this State.
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TERRELL AND TERRELL.
Brokers and Commission MERCHANTS. Dealers
in General Merchandise.


The well known firm OF Terrell &
Terrell was established in September,
1893, with j. r. and George 5. Terrell
as its founders. These gentlemen are
both natives of Wake and are widely
known throughout the county. Mr.. j..
X. Terrell, senior member of the firm,
is the son of John X. Terrell, who was
for number OF years one of the promi-
nent merchants of the county, being lo-
Gated at Rolesvile. The father of Mr..
George S. Terrell was S. w. Terrell,
who is now actively engaged in the
mercantile business at Rolesvilie. Pre-
yious to the establishment of this firm
Mr.. j. r. Terrell had been engaged in
the mercantile business for a period of
fifteen years.
Mr. George S. Terrell moved to Raj
eigh in 1886 to accept position as clerk
in the Agricultural Department, when
he filled until 1898.
Besides doing general mercantile
business they make speciality of sell
ing consignments of wood, and in this
capacity they have reputation for
quick sales and prompt returns. Mr.. j.
II. Terrell was for four years one of
the city fathers He is now a Mason
Mr.. George $. Terrell is an Odd Fellow,
X of =. and Mason. These gentlemen
are both highly respected wherever they
are known, and are counted among the
most loyal and patriotic citizens of Raj
eigh.
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The RALEIGH
ELECTRIC CO,
Owners and Operators or the
Best Electric Railway and
Electric Light
SYSTEMS IN THE
OLD NORTH STATE
A Superb Modern Equipment. Under an Able
and Efficient Management.

II 4 rpornetionablv . fact that the
se..t,..i.. l,tf. o,,-
llioustfidl aut''iies - H''ii "
tury of the republic IN every depart
nent Of the mechanical arts, as Wen az
the many important discoveries mace ~
electricity, mas been most necessary
and important step III soclal ana com
merelai eyoiutions. NoW-a-days z CITY
mat mas not an Elcctrlc iltllWas s3S.
TEN and Electric Light Plant Is behlhd
the times. Men OF brains, energy anu
push have taken up the matter ana ~.
vested their money, and the result = that
Rale1gh has both OF these very necessary
adJuncts TO her modern prosperity ! nis
is due to the Raleigh Electro Ooli!-
pany, Incorporated IN 1871, with a capl
tai stock Of Sf5,0oO. HE officers are
William j. Andrews. -; !. ~. resi',''il.
\. A. Ihompson.... ice isFeslaeIit'
Charles q. Johnson. - Sec anu SUI.
Il. II. Briggs =. -. Feasuiel'
DIlthl4l OitS.
DIR. j. IL MeAaen tIhafiottel
DANES II. Cutler tBangof Me-
Julius Lewis, A.sA. Thoiapsoh'
Col. A. Ii. Andrews, Or. ", Y. turner
Wm. J. Andrews.
These gentlemen need no introduction
to the people OF TINS section. Ihey are
men Of the highest standing II their seN-
eral capacities. The Power Plant IS sit-
uated on the corner OF Jones and West
streets. Inc oulidins y OF Driek ana coz
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NJ. A. STEVENS.

Dealer in Groceries. Confectionaries,
Corner Salisbury and Martin SITS.