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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
JOS. GILLESPIE REID, d. D. S,

4 talented and accomplished Dentist,
was born in Rlairsyille, Georgia, Feb
ruary 23rd. 1873. He received a liberal
education and in 1893 began the study
of Dentistry He attended the Atlanta
Dental College. and was graduated from
that institution in 1896. He began the
practice Of his chosen profession at his
natal home and shortly afterwards made
his advent into Marion, where he has
since secured nice clientage. The doc
tor has an elegant suite OF offices in the
Neal Building, rooms two and four.
These offices are splenifdly fitted up
and are thoroughly attractive. He Is
nicely equipped for the practice Of his
profession, having all the necessary tools
and appliances, in addition to 4 cata-
phorces and gas. The Doctor was Ii
censed to practice in 1896 both by the
Georgia and North Carolina Boards.
Doctor Reid is gentleman of pleas
ant address, progressive citizen and an
excellent dentist. lie has telephone con-
nection, number 43.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
W. F. WOOD
County Superintendent OF
Education of Mellow
ell County
A Young Man Who Is Rapidly Coming To the
Front By Reason Of His Own Native
- Ability Pluck and Enterprise.

The road to substantial success lies
along no royal highway. Permanent
aud well-founded pTe-emnence anu
honorable and merited estimation with
ones fellow citizens is only achieved by
those inspired with high aspirations
based ON immutable justice, unfalteIlng
integrity and a stern and resolute adj
hprence under all circumstances and on
nh occasions to law ami religion. II
gitided by such motives, II one conduct
il controlled by these principles, what
ttI lfhe weak and irresdlute would be- APP
railing difficulties, are overcome. Such
Il course has characterized the career OF
the subject Of this sketch Mr.. w. +.
Wood, county superintendent of edu-
cation Of Mcdowell county. He was
born in Carthage. Moore county, in 1868
and was educated Mt the far-famed Trim
ity College. graduating in 1890, always
Of a studious turn of mind, he made
splendid record in college, which only
foretold OF the success that was to fol-
low. After graduating he followed the
profession of teaching in North Carolina
and in Texas for four years, his last
teaching being in the Winston graded
schools OF this State. On leaving Win
ston he engaged in the mercantile busi-
ness in Marion and much Of his time was
also given to the winding mp Of the es-
tate of his father-in-law, Mr.. ]. c. Me-
Curry. In 1898 Mr.. Wood began read
ing law under Mr. Il. J. Justice and eX
poets to engage in the practice of law
this fall Mr.. Wood is in every way
modest citizen and is destined to play
an important part in the future his
tory of the old North State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
DANIEL Il. HUDGINS.

Inc OF Marion's Successful Attorneys.
Was born in WarrentOn. Warren cOun-
Y, this State, October 9th, 1869 He
the son of +. III. HudginS. Virgin
an and planter: his mother was
Miss l.. j. Digs, of Arson county, this
State.
Our subject was educated at Warren
ton Male Academy and in 1890 matric-
uIated at the State University, where
he took a special course in addition TO
law, and was graduated therefrom in
1882 being licensed to practice the same
year, by the Supreme court OF the State.
He ut once located at Marion and began
the active practice of his chosen profess
sion. He at once formed a partnership
with a Mr.. Watson, under the firm name
of Hudgins and Watson, the latter gen
tlcman being located at Burnsville. They
enjoy a large and lucrative practice in
the State and Federal courts.
Mr. Hud2ins has been the county at
torney for the past four or five years
and has been repeatedly re-appointed
having made an excellent record in that
position. He has held the position or
alderman Of Marion. In 1898, he mar
ried Miss Carter, of Marion, sister
Of Frank Carter of Asheville, and sister
of Judge Carter, deceased.
He is Democrat of answering faith
and has always taken an active part in
the furtherance of the cause. He has
never sought political preferment, but
has attended strictly to his rapidly i'm
creasing practice. He is Pythian and
a member of the Methodist Episcopal
church South.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THOMAS MORRIS
Mcdowell County's Popular Clerk Of the Su-
perior Court and One of the Best
Known Men In the County.

Mr.. Thomas Morris is a man WHO
adds weight and influence TO the affairs
OF his county. He was born in Mellow
ell IN 1859 and educated in the COM
mon schools OF the county. lie was u
justice Of the peace of his county for
two years having been appointed by the
legislature In 1896 he was elected a
county commissioners and served two
years. In 1898 he was elected clerk or
the Superior court.
Mr. Morris has always taken an active
interest in the general and political well
fare Of his county. For six years he
was merchant Of Nelsyille and now
owns farm near that place. He rs a
Mason and for the past two years was
Master of the Mystic Lodge of Marion.
He is a member Of the Baptist church,
las family of six and enjoys all the
comforts Of a pleasant home life.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Dealers in General Merchan-
disc, Dry Goods, Groce-
ries, Hardware, Shoes,
&c. Buyers, andSel-
Iers of all Kinds
of Country
Produce.
A Wide Awake Firm That Is Always In The
Lead. They Set The Pace and
are Town Builders.

This firm is looked upon as one of the
principal factors in the material welfare
and prosperity of the thriving city of
Marion and one of the. main props 10
the present s0lidity and Importance OF
the CITY. The business has been rum
mig for two years during which time
it has steadily increased the high reputa-
tion of its goods and extended it's trade
through the whole surrounding country.
The building is an elegant two story
structure. and is double store with a
frontage of fifty eight feet and runs
back eighty FIVE feet. 1t is conveniently
arranged and fitted with all modern
furnishings. and the studied system and
admirable disglay of the stock Detrays
no small experience and care ON me
part of its owners. In addition to TINS
store there are two large ware houses
convenient for shipping and receiving
goods Besides an enormous retain
trade the house does an extensive job
bling business throughout Western North
Carolina.
The owners OF this flourishing ana
rapidly growing establishments. Messrs.
ID. y. Lonon and j. Yancey. .Ir., are, 1t
will be surmised. men not only of great
business ability and push but have had
a continuously honorable career and
have ever held the confidence OF the
merchants and people alike.
With a business of something like
$4,000 per annum, this house may we'll
lay claim to be a leader in this town
and we take pride in placing it in these
pages in the frcGt rank among these
great financial motors which make up
the growth and prosperity of the Old
North State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A. J. BAILEY.
Dealer in General Merchandise.

In the above house, Marion boasts of
a representative who commands extern
sive notice among those interests which
90 to make up the strength and char
acter Of trade at this point. Mr.. a. J.
Bailey was previously a railroad agent
of the Southern railway Murphy branch.
His store is a substantial two-story
brick structure 26x100 feet in dimen-
sions. He carries Il general line Of mer-
chandise such as dry goods, boots. shoes.
hats caps etc. The first floor is occu-
pied by comfortable store room and of
flee while the second floor affords ample
room for the storage Of the large stock
that is always carried. Mr.. Bailey's
store is certainly a credit alike to his
line of business and the town. HIS
trade extends all over the county.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
TEIOS. MEDD,
Variety, or Department Store.

Variety, or Department Store.
Mr.. Medd may be cited as good ex-
ample Of what pluck and energy viii do
when properly directed. He started in
business in 1880 I'm Augusta. ga. with
$50 capital paying $50 per month rent
for his store. His business there WIS
quite successful and in 1890 he moved
to Marion. n c.. and established his
present business. His store9presents 4
very attractive appearances and fully
justices the name of Variety store for a
line of most everything under the sun
is carried Mr.. Meeld Is a native of
England, but came to the United States
in 1868. He sells strictly for cash, con-
sequentIy keeps no books.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
JAMES MORRIS.
Attorney at Law.

Senior member of the well-known
legal firm Of Morris and Morgan, was
born and reared in Rutherford county.
He was educated in the Academic
schools of the county, attending also
Table Rock Seminary, under Doctor
X. l.. Abernethy. subsequently he read
law in Rutherfordton, and was licensed
to practice in 1871. During the years
1876, 1877 he was Register of Deeds of
Folk county. During the years 1880
and 1881 he was chairman of the Board
of County Commissioners. From 1890
to 1894 he served as Mayor of Marion
and made an excellent record. He has
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
w. NJ. GOODsON.
County Treasurer.

Mr. w. NJ Goodson. the popular treas
urcr Of Mcdowell county, was born in
Mcdowell county in 1862, and was ed
ucated in the common schools of the
county. He was justice of the peace
of the county at one time, was notary
public four wears, and mayor of Old
Fort for two years. In 1893 he was
elected county treasurer and his record
fully justifies the expectations of his
friends.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
j. III. GORMAN,
Graduate Watch Maker, Jeweler and
Engrayer.

Graduate Watch Maker, Jeweler and
Engrayer.
In no branch of business can the taste,
intelligence and standing Of the mer-
chant be as readily judged by the APP
pearance Of his store as in this line and
II stranger entering the handsome and
well stocked store Of Mr.. German will
nj once concede that gentleman a place
in the front ranks Of similar stores at
other places. Mr.. German has been in
business two years and during that time
has built mp a fine reputation not only
for his goods. but also far his expert
service. lie carries full line Of
watches, clocks and silver ware and
makes speciality Of all kinds Of repair
work. His store is nicely fitted up, a
solid glass front and il the only jewelry
STORE in town. Mr.. German graduated
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Of the liyest and best little cities IN the
Old North State.
THE COMMERCIAL BANK
Under An Able and ConSer-
Vative Management. Al
ways Up-to-Date
Capital Paid In, $4,000; Surplus Fund,
81, 300; Individual Worth Of Stock
holders, Si50,0QQ.

The banking interests of Marion are
well looked after by the Commercial
Bank, one of the strongest and most
conservative financial institutions IL
Western North Carolina.
The bank was organized in February
1856, with capital stock OF $4,000. 1t
now has a surplus fund of $500 and IS
III a thriving and prosperous condition.
The officers are
W. y. Conley ............ president.
Geo. /. White ........... Cashier.
The directors are:
W. a. Conley ............J. l.. Morgan.
W. Med. Burgin. Joe. g BrnWn.
NJ r. MOrphew. Geo. |. W hlte.
+. J. Justice. ............ Il. Is. Prlce.
These gentlemen stand very hlgh
throughout this section and it may
here be stated the individual worth OF
the stockholders is over Sl50.00O.
A general banking business is done
such as receiving deposits. exchange
bought and sold, interest bearing GER
tifcates bought and sold. Accounts of
corporations. firms and individuals are
solicited The bank occupies Conmo-
dious quarters and is in every way PR
pared for the transaction of business.
They have fine liTe-proof vault aud
burglar proof safe Cole ,ti0ns arc
made speciality. The bank is prepared
to keep pace with the growth of Marion
and is ready and willing to furnish capl-
tai fer the legitimate enterprises. II Is
rapidly growing in earning capacity and
increasing its sphere of usefulness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
1O1

He received liberal education at Gull
ford college and Oak Ridge Institute
and the first of January, made his adj
vent into Marion.
May LIST. 1899 he succeeded X. II.
Bennett in business and since that date
has been actively engaged In building
mp the business. He is a young man
of progressive ideas and is thoroughly
in accord with modern ideas and bust
ness methods.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

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

DIR. Ashworth was born in Buncombe
county in 1861, and was educated at
Fairview of that county. He gradual
ed from the College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Baltimore, in 1892. He
Joined the State medical society in 1898,
located in Marion in 1893
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

form Parsons Neurological Institute at
La Porte, Ind. in 1899. He has had
fifteen years experience and previous to
coming to Marion was in business III
Salisbury. He is a graduaTe optician
and has made many friends throughout
the entire section
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1899-01-26
THE RELIEF CORPS.
News and Gossip of the Great Auxil-
iary.

The month of January always brings to
the Grand Army Posts and Relief Corps
their annual installation of officers. On
the Sd the officers of Forsythe Corps, at
Toledo, o., were installed by Mrs. Sarah
d. Winans, Past Department President of
Ohio; on the 18th, Mrs, Lucie Hamilton,
of Orvllle, who is being Endorsed by many
of the Corps of Ohio for the office of De
partment President, installed the officers
OF {. b. Gambee Corps at Bellevue, and
on the 18th performed the same service
for c. G. Eaton Corps at Clyde.
On the Sd Mrs. Cora Day Young, Past
National Senior Vice-President of the
W.E.C., installed the officers of Toledo
Corps, 243. On the evening of the 18th she
was in Fremont with Eugene, lawson
Corps for the purpose of installing its
officers at Joint meeting with Eugene
RawsOn Post. 1t being the Posts regu-
lar meeting night, the officers were in
stalled first, the ceremonies being CON
Quoted by Capt. J.. Dick, former Com
mander of the Post. After the services OF
both Orders were finished, Comrade ID. 5.
Moses, Past Commander of Manville
Moore Post, also of Fremont, came for
ward, and addressing Mrs. Zoe A.. f.
Long, President of the Corps, said he had
recently made trip to the old site of
unreasonable Prison and had brought
back with him piece Of the old StOckade,
from which he had caused to be made a
gave1, which he wished to present to the
lady who for nine years had been her
own successor as President of Eugene
lawson Corps. j. l.. Green, a Past Com
mander of Eugene Rawson Post, gave Il
few minutes talk, in which he said that to
the Post the Relief Corps had been a
strong right hand, and what the noble
wife and mother is to home, so had been
this Corps to the old soldiers and to the
widows and orphans.
Mrs. Young spoke words Of cheer to
Post and Corps, commenting their good
work. Mrs. Young, whose husband was
for eight years Superintendent of the
Home for Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Or
phans at Xenia, and who herself was
Head Matron, said that, while she hon
ored the boys of 81, she felt very tenderly
towards those of '9S. as 100 boys from the
Xenia Home, impelled by the patriotism
which was their inheritance from their
fathers, had enlisted for the Spanish
American war.
Mrs. Amelia lawson, whose husband is
brother to COmrade Eugene lawson, for
whom the Post is named, and Mrs. De
Rau, daughter of an cid veteran who
lost his sight in his country's service,
also spoke, as did others
The officers elect of America W.R.C, 81
Chicago, were publicly installed Jan. IL i'm
Masonic Temple by Mrs. Emma H.. Wal
lace, Past National President, and Miss
Jennie BrOss, Past National Secretary.
Mrs. Ida f. Palmer, Department Inspector,
who was President Of this Corps, was
presented with a beautiful golu badge
Mrs. Anna Wyman, the newly installed
President, was given ii handsome gave1.
The Corps served luncheon to visiting
members and friendsi -
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1899-01-26
Does Not Indorse the Plan.

Editor National Tribune: Instead of car
ing for the graves OF the Confederate dead.
| think if the Government feels called on
10 make concessions or do more towards
healing the old sore, it would be far bet
ter and more OF Il humane act to help the
Southern States with a small appropria-
ton 10 each State TO keep comfortable
homes for the ex Confederate soldiers: pro-
vided, however, the States have not such
institutions. There would be a time when
this would naturally cease, but caring for
the cemeteries would be for all time 10 come
and no end as TO where ii would lead
The Government may be called on TO
furnish stones; the Confederate flag NAV
wave over the grave; when monuments
are erected 10 rebel dead, Uncle Sam would
be regarded as partner in the business.
The relation that would exist between the
Government ard the two classes of GENE
teries, | mean the National and Con
iederate, would be so near the same that
in Is or 20 years more, with the seemingly
growing feeling that the South was moi so
very badly mis- taken after all, MANY
people would not know the difference be-
tween the two. 1t is right and proper for
the graves 30 be cared for. Let the South
do it, and if they need little help 10 care
for the living, il would be a generous act
to grant it, but not in the way of pensions.
as Senator Butler recommends.-M Y. F..
Co. G, Goth H., Sedan. Kan.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1899-01-26
Well Known Christian Minister

VSAA-AAhoWu OuI1Stldu mlulSGSI
OF Una, S. c., Rev. r. T. Peale, highly
recommends this Cabinet, as also does Mrs.
Hendricks, Prime. of Vassar College; Con-
gresham John j. Lentz John r. Brown,
editor of the Christian Guide, many lawyers,
physicians, ministers and hundreds of other
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1t is important to know that the inventor
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per week if these hot vapor baths are taken
regularly. Scientific reasons are brought ont
IN very instructive little book issued by
the makers. TO
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The Cabinet IS unquestionaby the best thing
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their systems with more poions by taking
drugs and nostrums would get into Vapor
Bath Cabinet and sweat out these poisons
and assist Nature to act, they would have a
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The Great Feature
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all over the body, stimulating the sweat
glands and forcing out by natures method all
| the impure salts, acids and effete matter,
| which, if retained, overwork the heart. kid
neys and lungs and cause disease, debility
and slnggishness. A Hot Vapor Bath instills
new life from the very beginning, and makes
yon feel 10 years younger. With the bath,
if desired, is a
Head and Complexion Steamer,
In which the face and head are given the
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produces the most wonderful results removes
pimples, blackheads. skin eruptions and
Cures Catarrh and Asthma.
L. b. Westbrook, Newton, Ia, writes
For 45 years | have had cataIrh and asthma
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Will Hasten Precipitation,
Everyone knows, is beneficial. Turkish
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foot baths are all known TO be beneficial. but
the best OF these methods become crude and
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ent and marvellous curative power of the
Cabinet Bath referred to above. The Cabinet
is known as the
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This Cabinet, we find, is durably made of
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Another excellent feature is that it folds
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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1899-01-26
THE GRAND ARMY.
What Veterans Are Doing for the Good o
the Order.


the Order.
Hancock Post, los, Department of Yer.
mont, located at Montreal, Canada, has
invited the Green Mountain Boys to
hold the next annual Encampment as
guests of the Post It Montreal. Already
the veterans Of Hancock Post have made
preliminary arrangements, but before
finally deciding he question Commander
Harris went to New York City, where he
met Ommander-in-ChiefS Sexton, who said
he could see no Improperly in holding the
Elcampment at Montreal. The Vermont
T. lcampment IS generally attended by
about 4, 900 veterans and members of their
families, and in case the invitation is &C
cepted, the Victoria Rifles Armory and
the Queens Theater will be engaged for
the meetings. George Murray, nee Mel
drum, Commander, and Peter i-evor, Past
Commander, are pressing the claims OF
Hancock Post.
At he annual inspection Of Lieut.. Ezra
s. Griffin Pos, 139, Scranton, Pa 104
GAR. uniform. w. Marshall Darling was
mustered into the Post. Comrades Ezra
III. Ripple and John Armenian, Commit
tee on Soldiers Orphans Schools, made an
interesting report.
At recent meeting of James Humphrey
Post, 81, Joyce, KY, resolutions were pass
ed indOrsing the wise and humane Ad-
ministration Of Pres dent Mckinley, who
has SO thoroughly endeared himself ID the
hearts of all the patriotic peoplci both
North and South" Deep regret was also
expressed on the death Of Gen. Garcia and
Col. Waring. Com rade j Rigney is Com
mander, and James f. King Adiutant.
At recent meeting Gen. N. B. Baker
Post, 9S, Clinton, Iowa, was presented with
a handsome memorial recOrd-book Of 200
parchment pages, morocco bound. The
volume was the gift of Mrs. Milo Smith
Mrs. p. S. TowIe, Mrs. A. Lamb, and Mrs.
q. NJ. Curtis. Congressman Curtis m ade
the presentation speech, To which Com
mandcr Rathbun responded The record
of each member of the Post will be en-
tered in the volume.