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

The Wide-Awake Sheriff of Wayne
County-A Democrat Who Has Stood
bv the Party Through Thick and Thin
The office whose duties are SO ably
discharged by Hon. B. t. Scott, is ORC
of the most important in the county, as
# involves the handling Of many clim-
mails. who were they to escape would
he a source Of menace to the public safe
". The wise and judicious diseharga
Of the duties of this high trust entails
npon the incumbent a weight OF raSp0n-
sibi1ity eaual to that of any other office
In the comfy He who so acceptably
10 the people of Wayne county and 50
crcditably to himself fills this higl posi-
ton possesses in an eminent degree all
those qualifications that makes him one
of the best sherffs Wayne county has
ever had. Duty is his watchword ana
upon that line he goes onward.
Sheriff Scott is North Carolnian ny
birth and first saw the light of day III
Wayne county twelve miles from Colds
horo He is self-made. seif-elucatcd
man and a large agriculturist own
ing and operating three farms. lie is
now serving his third term rs sheriff ard
has made n record of which any man
might well feel proud.
Aside from the stcrner duties Of Life,
Sheriff Scott has found time to devote
10 secret organizations. For the past
nineteen years he has been ii member
OF the Masonic Fraternity. He is also 4
member Of the Knights of pythias. He
had Il son in the army during the Late
Spanish American war; Sheriff Scott IS
a member Of the Methodist Episcopal
church, South.
In politics Mr. Scott il Democrat
among Democrats and has never voice
any other than Democratic ticket. He
has always done MI in his power - I'd
vance the interests Of his party.
sheriff Scott is one Of Wayne county's
most wide-awake and progressive cti-
<zens and one who is admired and es-
teemed hy all who know him.
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T Founded Twenty Years Ago
and Now Under an Able
and Progressive Man
agement.
AND MoDERNLY EQUIPPED
Capacity 200, 900 BUSHES Annually Raising
OFFICE Has Taken New Impetus Since
The Thrift has Been Restored.

The production of rice in North Caro-
lima since the Dinglcy bill has restored
the tariff has taken on n tremendous
impetus and was increased the past
year from $4,000 to 100000 bushels.
There is Il very large profit in rice and
the intelligent farmer is taking advan-
tage of this fact and is raising 4 crop
that beats peanuts and cotton all hol-
low. 1t may here be well to state that
under the "Dingley bill" rice brings from
80 to 40 cents per bushel more, than
previously.
The Carolina Rice Mills is an impor-
tant factor in the development Of this
industry as it is prepared at all times to
pay the top Of the market for rice, that
is, price consistent with making Il
legitimate profit Again throughout the
State are many lowiands, thoroughly ir-
rigated, that are especially adapted to
the production of rice, and it is possible
To raise as fine rice in North Carolina as
in any State in the Union.
The Carolina Rice Mills resumed busi-
ness in 1896, under the personal super.
vision of Mr. Henry Well President, n
gentleman who has taken great interest
in rice culture and has done all in his
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HON. Il. G. HOOD.
Wayne County's Efficient and Progress
siye Treasurer.

Wayne County's Efficient and Progress
siye Treasurer.
The people of grand old Wayne made
no mistake when they elected Mr. Hood
to guard their treasury, as has been de-
monstrated by his career iii that position.
Few men in this section are better
known or more highly esteemed than
Treasurer Hood.
He is North Carolnian by birth.
and first saw the light of day in Wayne
county in 1888. He was reared and
educated in the county and passed his
days among its people. When the great
civil war between the States broke out,
true to his native Southland. like thon-
sands of other young men. he CALAMITY
rendered his service to the Confederaey
and enlisted July, 1861, as private in
Company IF. Tenth North Carolina
Regiment He saw a great deal of SER
vice on the North Carolina coast ana ia
the forts along the coast. In 1862 he
was captured at Fort Macon, but was
almost Immediately paroled.
After the war ended he returned to
rural pursuits This he followed for
4ulte DeFlOu. OF the past IWef4e
years he has resided in Goldsboro.
Mr.. Hood was called upon in 1898 to
make the race for County T'reasu.-
or. and after hard and excitieg
campaign was triumphantly elected.
His record in that position needs no
commentator from our pen. 1t is as
clean and clear as the white page of Il
book. His constant purpose Is his duty
to his county, his constituents and his
friends.
In politics he is a Democrat among
Democrats, and has always given his
best services to the PRONUNCIATION Of
Democratic principles. As friend he
is true as steel, and is liked and admired
by all who know him. He has reared Il
family Of Democrats.
In concluding the sketch of this es-
teemed gentleman and officer, the writer
would say that to just such men the
Democracy Of North Carolina owes its
present standing and power.
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rior court IN Greene county. In 1875
he vas elected member Of the legisla-
tnrc from Wayne county. He is consid-
cred an able lawyer scholar and a gen
tlenau in the hroadest sense of the term.
A short time ago, Mr.. Munroe publish
ed his anuotuhous This il an extreme
1v valuable work aud should hc found in
every lawyers library in the State. 1t
il issued iii fonr divisions which are now
complete. The work has been prepared
with great care Every case cited has
been noted. what points decided. and
whether approved, distinguished, mod1-
fled or overrulod.
Eminent jurists. lawyers, writer's etc,
have written to Mr.. Munroc commend
ing the work.
Judge Walter Clark. Of the Supreme
Court, writes as follows:
Raleigh. r. c. March Is, 1S99.
w c. Munroe Esq:
Dear Sir-I make constant use of vour
Annotations They save time and labor
as well as insure accuracy. You are
doing much needed work for both bench
and bar for which | wish TO thank YOU
Our court has ordered eight sets of each
of your four series
Most truly yours.
WAITER CLARK
In addition to the above which spoakS
in highest terms of the work, Mr. Nun
roe has letters cXtoIIing the work from
such eminent men as Judge Jacob Bat
tie. Il. r. Aydlett, II. NJ. Shaw y. NJ.
Robinson Judge Armistcad Burwcll,
Hon John H. Small. Ernest Haywood
Judge, Q. H. Allen. Mcssrs, Pruden
and Pruden, r. r. Hicks. Chas. w. Til
lett, T. r. Johnson, Hon. r. \. Wood
ard Hon II. G. Conner, Hon Il. i.
Winborne, G. r. Aycock, Frank \.
Daniels, II. r Parker Junior and 9th
crs which lack of space prccludes men
ton.
The annotations are sold for Ten Dol
lars complete.
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GOLDSBORO BOOK STORE
Wholesale and Retail Sta
TONERS, Office Supplies,
Sporting Goods,
B cycles.
An Up TO- Date Concern That Fits the Bill in
G9Idsboro. Under Management That's
Simply Superb.

A requisite Of every up-to-date city
nowadays is one or more first class
periodical and news depots, as il has be-
come an absolute necessity to our Amer
lean citizenship to be able to procure the
magazines and newspapers, giving each
and everyone something to read and in
formation Of events transpiring through
ont the world. The needs of the aver
age Goldsboro citizen have been met by
the Goldsboro Book Store The store has
been established twenty years and has
been under its present management for
the past eight. The store is a hand
some, commodious establishment, 30x00
feet in dimensions and the interior ar
rangement is superb The stock is
large and varied, embracing books of all
kinds, office supplies, stationery. sport
ing goods, fancy goods, bicycles, etc.
They also manufacture picture frames.
Everything in and about the establish
ment IS modern, it being the idea Of the
management to keep thoroughly abreast
with the times. A very large patron
age is enjoyed and this is constantly
increasing with the flight of time.
Mr.. 4. NJ. Miller. the genial and pro-
gressiyc owner and manager, is North
Carolinian by birth, born and reared in
Goldsboro. He was educated nj Trim
ity College and is considered one Of the
solid citizens. He has faith in bright
future for Goldsboro and endeavors by
example and deed to further that end.
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didly equipped in Il modern manner.
They manufacture all kinds of lumber,
ycneers, berry crates, berry cups, bean
and pea baskets, making a speciality of
framing, siding, flooring, ceiling and
turned and scroll work of all kinds and
styles. They turn out from 10000 to
1900 feet Of lumber per diem and from
500 to 1000 complete crates. etc.
These goods are sold to the various
points throughout North and South
Carolina and wherever used have given
perfect stisfaction.
Employment is given to from fifty to
one hundred and fifty hands as the work
demands. The company pays out an
nually $4,000 in wages. This money
is spent among the merchants Of Colds
boro. hence it may readily he seen Of
what an immense advantage the plant
is to Goldsboro The plant is conducted
upon a perfect system, hence its im-
mense success. Mr.. ID. h, Smith, the
Secretary Treasurer and Manager, is a
North Carolinian by birth and was born
and reared in Wayne county. lie former
ly engaged in the saw milling business ut
Castle Hayne, near Wilmington. Sub
,equcntly he ran the business for the
period Of one year for the Goldsboro
Lumber Company lie was also with
the Cape Fear Lumber Company ut
Wilmington.
He is man of vast energy and thor
oughIy understands his business as am
ply demonstrated in the vast success of
the Standard Manufacturing Company.
The company has built up a reputation
for manufacturing none but standard
goods and they propose to continue on
that line.
Taken in all its phases this plant is
not only a great credit to Goldsboro, but
likewise the State Backed by men of
brains, energy and capital, untiring in
their efforts to please their legions of
patrons and maintain the highest PIN
nacle of excellence. they have made IA
name and reputation of which any con
Germ in the country might well be proud
That their future be one or even great
err prosperity and success is assured by
the character of the men who conduct
the business.
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and growing business has been built up
co it's present immense size. The plant
il magnficently equipped with the latest
and most improved machinery 50 neces-
sary for turning out strictly first class
work. This equipment consists Of band
saws dry kins. planters, etc The am
nlla output exceeds 5000 600 feet of
lumber They manufacture and deal
in North Carolina yellow pine, rough
or dressed, making everything that goes
into house in the shape Of dressed
lumber These goods are shipped TO all
points III the United States, chiefly ta
New England The product of this mi!5
sells from 80 cents to S100 higher per
thousand feet than any mill in the State.
TO give an outsider some idea Of the
immense demand for their goods ii may
be stated that a short time ago they
received and filed one order of fifty
car loads Of lumber. 1,000,000 feet, for
one concern in New England.
This company owns and operates Il
railroad la Johnston county, which is
used for carrying logs. This road is
ten miles in length and has Il nice equip
nent of rolling stock. The company
gives employment to some two hundred
operatives.
While the Enterprise Lumber Com
pany was organized with a paid i'll cap
ital of $4,000, it has during its ten
Years of existence returned to its stock
holders every penny invested and twenty
per cent on the Investment.
Its great success is directly traceablc
to the acumen and executive ability OF
Mr.. Nathan O'Berry, it's vice awake
president He was born. reared and ed
ucated nj Tarboro, making his advent
into Goldshoro some sixteen years ago.
emharking in the saw milling business
upon small scale. He is one Of its
most solid citizen and Is thoroughly
identified with Goldsboro's development
and progress. For thirteen years he has
been member of the Board or Alder
men,and a member of the Finance COM
mittee lie has devoted considerable at
tention to politics and has been chair
man Of the county Democratic executive
committee for the past four years, rem
dering efficient service in behalf of the
Democratic party.
Mr. Edgerton, Secretary and Treasur-
or is a native Of this section and is well
and favorably known
1t may be said of the Enterprise Lum-
Der Company that since its organization.
up to the present day, even during the
panic of 1893. the mill has never stop
ped This is record scarcely eqnalled
by any similar concern in the country
and reflects great credit upon the wide
awake and up-to-date management.
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power TO have our people plant rice and
thereby raise a paying crop.
The plant is situated in the northern
part Of Goldsboro on two acres Of land
and has easy shipping facilities. The
elevator is four stories in heighth and
the mill is thoroughly equipped in Il
modern and up-to-date manner that re-
fleets great credit upon the wide-awalle
management.
The capacity Of the mill is 100000
bushels annually. This product finds II
ready market all over the country, es-
peeially in the larger cities Of the East.
They also export to various points in
Europe.
In the conduct of the business some
fifty. people are given employment. thus
ii may readily he seen OF what an inn
mense advantage the concern is to Colds
boro.
In addition to these mills, Mr. We'll
also operates the Wilmington Mill and
these are the only two mills of the
kind in the State. Too much cannot be
be said Of the importance Of these mills
to our State. Under their management
they have stimulated the production OF
one Of the greatest staples produced IN
America. Their work has been con
slant in the purpose Of benefitting the
planter and III doing SO thus benefit
themselves That they are bound 10
succeed is evinced from the INCREASING
acreage being planted in rice. and as
soon as the farmer sees that his neigh
Dor is successful then he, too, necessarily
falls into line. Let the good farmer look
the situation squarcy in the face. con
trast the profits that accrue from rice
crop with those from cotton, corn and
peanuts. 1t would be almost like com
pairing the atom with the body. To
Henry We'll all credit is due With un-
faitering industry he has agitated the
matter until success is now browning his
efforts
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]. w. LAMB
Dealer in Horses, Mules,
Wagons, Harness and
Whips.
TO Sell or Hire at Lowest Prices. One Of Our
Leading and Most Solid Citizens.

Perhaps one Of the best known men
in Wayne county is Mr.. ]. w. Lamb.
one Of the solid and substantial citizens
of Goidsboro. who has come % the front
by reason Of his enterprise and thrift.
Mr.. Lamb was born in Sampson county,
but was reared and educated III Duplin
and New Hanover counties. He began
business as a member Of the fem of
Switzerland and Sompany, nineteen
wears ago, and two years ago purchased
the entire business. In the livery depae,
ment he keeps constantly on hand from
eighteen TO twenty horses and hi ne
sales departments he keeps from one to
two carloads. during sales seasons. Ills
stable is commodious and comfortable
affair being 56x210 feet IN dimensions,
two stories high The second story IS
usgd for feed and storage also Tor his
large and varied stock OF bugeips and
wagons.
Mr.. Lamb is agent for the Advancc
Carriage Company; the Columbia Gar
riage Company Old Hickory and Ten
nessee Wagons; Hackney Brothers, Of
Wilson. He handles all the latest aud
newest styles Of vehicles.
Mr.. Lamb is a pleasant genial gentle
man. highly esteemed and ONE who las
always done all in his power to push
forward the city Of his adoption.
In politics he Is mn ardent and uncoln-
promising Democrat.
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II. b. PARKER.

Attorney at Law and Notary Public.
The bar Of Goldshoro has always been
noted for men Of brains energy and tail
ent and among these gentleman is II. L.
Parker who ranks as leading member
Mr. Parker is a North Carolinian by
birth. having been born in HEREFORD
county. in 1869 He springs from one
OF the old families of that section. Will
liam Parker his fathers great grand
father came to Edenton. this State in
IT'S and was Baptist minister. re
subsequently went to Murfrecsboro and
founded the Meherrn church, the second
oldest Baptist church in the State In
fact the history of our subjects ancestry
Is co-cxistent with the history of the
Baptist church of North Carolina. Our
Subjects father was a minister, VINO
graduated from Princeton in 1896, when
but eighteen years Of age, studied law
at the State University. then entered Jh@
ministry as Baptist preacher.
Our subject was educated az lannon's
old Buckhorn Academy, where such men
as Senator Cooper, Doctor Picot. Moore,
the Historian, of North Carolina, .EX
Governor Barnes and other noted peo-
rlefi received their training.
In 1880 he entered the University of
North Carolina. first taking the literary
course and subsequently attended tin"
law department He received his license
to practice in 1893 and began the active
practice Of his chosen profession nc
Wiikesboro. where he remained for a
period Of two years During that time
he served the city as Mayor and tool; a
very active part in the campaign of 1872
and 1891
During January. 1895, he made his
advent into Goldsboro and formed
partnership which existed for period
Of two years At the expiration Of that
time he opened up an office for himself
and today enjoys large and lucrative
practice i'm the various courts.
Aside from his professional duties,
Mr. Parker finds time TO devote to Sc
cret organizations, being a member of
the Odd Fellows and knights of Py-
thias.
In politics he is Il Democrat amor@
Democrats and has always labored haed
in the interest of Democratic success.
He was President Of the Goldsboro
Democratic club, several years ago, when
William Jennings Bryan visited Colds
bOro
BY sheer energy, tact and skill. Mr..
Parker has forged to the front of his
chosen profession and achieved thar sue
cess which true merit always wins and
which he 50 richly deserves
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w. c. MUNRoE.

Attorney and Counsellor at Law.
Few men in North Carolina are better
known than this polished and cultured
lawyer author of the famous Marginal
Annotations of the North Carolina SUI
preme court Reports.
Mr. Munroe was born in Baden coun-
ty, this State, in 1910. He was reared
and educated in his native county. Sub
sequently he read law with Mr.. 4. Mum
roe. brother residing Mt Klnsron ana
was licensed to practice IN 1878. He
located at Snow Hill and practiced his
profession there until 1885 when he came
10 Goldsboro.
In 1878 he was solicitor Of the Infe-
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THE COMPLAINERs.

a little dog bayed at the moon one night,
But the moon didn't seem to care;
And other dogs heard the little dog bay,
And, smiling, each trotted upon his way,
Thinking, what fool is there?"
a man sat down and grumbled at fate
But fate didn't seem to care;
And other men heard what he had to
say,
And scoffing, each passed and pursued
his way,
Saying, What fool is there"
IS. E. TISER.
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The work done here is splendid

And lovely to the sight;
While cuffs aud shirts and collars
Are made a snowy white.
In the list Of important enterprises that
90 to make up the activities of this thriv-
ing and progressive city. the Goldshoro
Steam Laundry is entitled to much
credit for the large business it has built
M. There are two facts that account
for their large patronage, namely, strict
~ Al work and prompt delivery OF the
linen.
The plant was established June 22d,
1896. and is located on West Walnut
street. where they have ample room for
the conduct of the business, The
plant is nicely equipped in modern aad
up-to-datp manner and is run by u ten
horse power steam engine and twenty
horse power boiler.
They have all the latest and most inn
proved machinery so necessary for do
ING GOOD work and keep constantly
abreast with the times. In washing the
linen they use no Gleleterious htmicals
which rots them and soon wears them
out. but give to the public honest labor
for fair compensation. Locally they run
4 wagon for delivering and collecting
linen They not only enjoy 4 very large
local patronage. but have agencies seat
tered throughout the State, at Clinton.
Selma. Wallace, Dover, la Grange.
Fremont, Agricultural and Mechanical
College at Raleigh aud other. places too
numerous to mention in addition 10
laundry work they also do dying and
cleaning All work is called for and de-
Nlivered free Of charge. Satisfaction is
guaranteed or money is refunded. Here
are their prices. Glance at them
Mems suits dyed. .....S2 -
Mems coat and vest dyed ...... 200
Mems pants dyed . -
Mems suits cleaned ......... Leo
Mems coat and vest cleared 80. -
Mems coat cleaned ......,.. 40
Mems pants cleaned ......... %
Mems vest cleaned ....,....... >
Ladies dresses dyed. ST and Sl.oo
Ladies' Gloves dyed .....,..... -
Ladies gloves cleaned IN
Oyercoats cleaned $500. ..... LOO
Oyercoats dyed ..,O AMI s-tU
The Goldsboro STEAM Laundry is OWL
Cd and operated by ". !. Matthews J.
G. Miller and f. u Miller, three Of the
most progressive aid ente"prisng citi-
gems.
The management Of The plant is ~ the
hands. Of Mr.. r. e. Matthews. who has
res.ued IN the town for the past three
years and has amp'c c1pc fence III the
conduct of the business. He is also
gentleman Of great enterprise and
INCONSISTENCIES. The laundry gives en-
ployment to ten hands.
CspIdsboro is proud Of this Laundry,
proud because its work is Il glowing adj
vertisement to the community and Hence
as a mark Of esteem the patronage grows
larger and larger.
10 those who have never patroni2cd
this laundry they only ask 4 trial, and
this in the order Of all business should
be accorded. Their work is their best
advertisement and in this they tyWfy
the standard of excellence.