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

Albert t. Coble, judge Or the Supe-
rior Court, from the Eighth Judicial
district is Il man of rare attainments, 4
polished, cultured gentleman. retiring in
manner, ana nat given to publicity. His
is one of those rare delicate natures,
seemingly given to retirement. finding
more amusement among his hooks than
in social intercourse. Yet, it must not
be understood from this statement that
Judge Coble is adverse to social inter-
course, far from it, lie Is decidedly en-
tertaining, AN excellent conversational
ist. an erudite gentleman.
He was born in A!amance county, Au-
gust 2Gth, 1852, and springs from one Of
the old families of tho Stare. His FL
Their was Wesley Il. Coble. his mother
Miss Greeson. His grandmother was 4
McRae. Our subject was prepared FOR
college at what was known as Graham
High School, then under the control Of
Revs W. s. and ID. A. Long, brothers
os Benjamin f. Long. Of Statesyille.
In 1876, he matriculated at the State
University, taking the classical course
and was graduated from that institution
i'm 1880, with the degree Of A. 3. Dur
ing his attendance at the State Univer-
Sity, he took q special course In matne-
matics He was a member Of the class
that contained Ernest Haywood, of RAJ
leigh, and Thomas III. Battle, of Rocky
Mount. After leaving the University
he engaged in teaching for three years,
FIVE months at the Graham High school
fifteen months in Virginia and a
session Of ten months from 1882 to 1888
Mt the Graham High school.
During the latter part or 1883, he
married Miss Carolina II. Patterson the
accomplished and talented daughter of
Rufus II. Patterson, Esq, Of Salem,
aud a granddaughter Of Governor More
head. She has made him an excellent
helpmate and has been his guiding star
towards success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

secret of this success lies in the energy,
clearness of mind. uprightness and the
invincible determination of the man,
combined with the opportunities which
America affords for a career like his.
He has courteous manners, is generous
and sympathetic and absolutely devoid
of affectation and is a thorough all-round
good citizen. The extraordinary pride
he manifests in all his undertakings
springs more from ambition to excel
in professional reputation than from a
more sordid motive. He has won his
way to prominence solely by relying
upon self lie has responded to every
call of public duty, and his services have
invariably been OF the highest order
in spite of the fact that he is a young
man, his executive talents and power of
disposing of work with precision and
Judgment are so marked that he has
been repeatedly called upon to serve
tie welfare of his fellow citizens in pub
Tic stations. While not Of a strongly
combatatiye nature Judge Stevens is a
formidable antagonist when aroused, as
is eyinced by the great fight he made in
1898 when he was elected Judge of the
circuit court. In this campaign he was
conspicuous for the soundness of his
Judgment, the excellence of his plans and
the Ygor with which he carried them
into execution and they We're invariably
successful Judge Stevens has always
believed in giving close and careful at
tenfion to every detail. He relishes the
study of public questions and stands
closely identified with every prominent
move of the Democratic party and with
the influence he eXerts no doubt will
by the party with its confidence.
Judge Stevens acquaintance with the
people of all sections is extensive and his
knowledge of the wants and needs of
every section is second to that Of no man
in the State. He has given attention to
matters OF public interest that affect the
welfare of the people, and his compre
hensive mind has been able to grasp
their details and fully understand them.
Patriotic and full of love for North
Carolina he is in sympathy with every
effort made for her advancement and
for ameliorating the condition of her
people. To Tighten their burdens, to
promote their welfare, to advance their
interests he would bring into requistion
all the resources of his practical mind,
and he would wisely plan those purposes
which tend to lifting the people UP and
to strengthening the foundations of their
prosperity and material welfare.
Judge Stevens was married in 1894 to
Miss Kate l.. Willard, Of Goldsboro,
and enjoys the comforts Of pleasant
home.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

He then studied law under Hon. r. Fl.
Battle, of Raleigh, this State. and was
licensed to practice in 1877 He at once
located in Louisburg and began the ac-
tive practice of his chosen profession at
which he continued with much success
until 1894 when he was elected Judge of
the Superior court from the Third Judi
cial district. As judge he has won the
respect and esteem of the bar and the
people as one who is rapid In the dis
patch of business before the court, and
in melting out justice to evil doors with
out fear or favor.
This is more fully suDstantiated by
the following lines which were clipped
from the Greensboro Telegram" Of
july -, 1899 at the close of the last
term of special court of Guilford county,
and are here republished by the writer
with pleasure.
Judge Timberlake becomes more pop
ular with the Guilford bar the better he
becomes acquainted. AS dispatcher of
business he has few equals and no super
Tors on the bench in North Carolina and
his decisions seldom fail to give satisfac-
ton to all concerned.
Just before court adjourned today
Col. John A. Barrnger, seconded by ex-
Judge w. T. Bynrm, Jr., moved that
there be an expression or thanks by a
rising vote Of the members of the
Greensboro Bar to Judge Timberlake
for the courteous, kind efficient and able
manner in which he had conducted and
transacted the business and trial of
cases during his special term. The
motion was adopted by unanimous vote"
Judge Timberlale lives in one of the
most beautiful homes Of Louisburg and
owns some very fine farming lands OF
that section where he carries on plant
ing on an extensive and successful
scale. his plantation being one Of his
chief prides Of life. He is married, his
Wife being the accomplished daughter or
Prof. Simmons, Of Wake Forest He is
an influential member of the Baptist
church ard one Of Franklin counties
best known and highly respected citizens
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Henry Is Stevens was born in Bun
cornbe county May I'D, 1869. As boy
he was noted for his intellectual spright-
illness, strong common sense and he bat
tied with adverse circumstances in early
life and the limitations of an inadequate
field. with a determination which was
more than creditable. He attended the
Asheville Male Academy and enjoyed
the advantages Of the higher range of
education in a professional way. Hay-
ing completed the full law course at
the State University he entered the law
department of the University of Nir-
ginia in 1892 and took the law course
under the celebrated law instructor,
Judge Minor His father was Samuel
n. Stevens, of Charleston, who was a
prominent rice planter of that State up
to the beginning of the war;. which he
entered and served to its close, when he
moved to North Carolina. His mother
was Martha BUST, daughter of Judge
George BUST, of Charleston, South Car
DINA. At the age of twenty-one Mr..
Stevens began the practice of law by
opening an office in Asheville. His
force of character, strong will and clear
intelligence soon brought him clients and
friends, but soon after the practice he
was appointed clerk of the Superior
Court, which position he held for two
years, resigning to attend the University
OF Virginia. On his return from Vir-
ginia he formed a partnership with w.
w. Jones, which continued one year, or
until 1894. He then associated himself
with Mr.. ID. A. Luther in the practice,
and the firm of Luther 81 Stevens lasted
three years. He next formed a partner
ship, with Marcus Erwin, which continli-
ed until he was elected Judge of the cir
cult court, which was composed of the
counties Of Buncombe, Madison, Hay
wood, Henderson and Mcdowell. Mr..
Stevens received the Democratic nomi-
nation for this position and was elected
by a majority of 4SS, overcoming d Re-
publican majority between eight and
nine hundred, all of which goes to show
the strength and wonderful popularity Of
the man.
AS Il Judge ,ar. Stevens life was full
of intense application. This circuit
court vas abolished b. the last Legis.a-
lure aud III its stead was created What
BIS known as the Western Criminal
District court, the Legislature electing
Judge Stevens ju ige of the court. Tho
district j. a large one, being compo led
of nine counties.
In 1891 I:.1ge stevens was candidate
for lie so'lc,tJ:eiIi5 of tn. Grim na
Court Of trItnn be county, bat was d.
feated by the fusionists. 1t will thus
be seen that Mr.. Stevens life so far
has been one Of activity and success. The
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Returning to Chapel HILL he became
assistant to Professor Ralph Graves.
deceased in Mathematics. During the
interim. our subject studied hard at law
under the late lamented Doctor Man
ming and was admitted to the bar by the
Supreme court Of the State during the
fall term Of 1885.
In January, 1886 he moved to States
Vile. and began the active practice of
his chosen profession and succeeded in
acquiring fair practice. A year later,
he formed partnership with Judge
Furches now n member of the Supreme
Bench, of the State, man of great
ability This partnership existed until
about 1892. In 1890, Judge Coble was
candidate for judge of the Superior
court, but was defeated by Judge II. IT.
Armfeld In 1894 he was re-nominated
and elected from the Eighth Judicial dis
trict, at that period Mr.. Benjamin Long
being the opposing candidate.
Judge Collie is Republican, in poll
tics, but is very liberal in his Views His
career on the bench has been excellent.
He is the judge, the personality of the
man is in the back ground His deci-
sions have given satisfaction and display
the rare Judicial mind the perceptive
power of analysis.
The Judge is a very progressive man
and thoroughly believes IN pushing
Statesvile and Iredell county to the
front His friends are legion and are
only limited by the number Of his ac-
quaiutances. He is a member of the
Episcopal church, as is Mrs CobIe
In concluding the sketch Of this esti-
mable gentleman it may be we'll to re-
mark that to Just such men, the bench
of North Carolina owes its elevation. A
true. honorable, upright gentleman and
patriotic citizen Judge Coble is walk
ing up the pathway of life to the infIu-
ence of noble character.
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A Public Spirited Man Who has Done Much for
his City and County. A Prominent
Leader in his Party, but
Never Anything
for the Sake Of

To write a sketch of Judge /. A. Nc
NELL, who has for years been one of the
leading lawyers of the State and who
Is now Judge of the Seventh District, is
TO write lesson that ought truly to be
an inspiration to those deserving young
men who are just beginning to battle
with fate. We learn from his career or
the good results of energy and of close
application and self-reliance. In the law
he who would wear the golden spurs
must win them by Sheer merit, and this
Judge Mcneil has done He is a native
Of Robson county and is fifty-fve years
Of age. His preparatory education was
obtained at the common schools of his
county, and lie graduated from the Uni
yersity of North Carolina in 1868.
Shortly after graduation he studied law
under Judges Battle and Pearson, whose
reputation as jurists is too we'll known
for comment here. He was found to be
a very apt student in law, and before be-
ing under these gentlemen year he had
received license to practice his chosen
profession. On three occasions he has
represented his county in the State Leg
islature and on several occasions has
served as chairman Of the Democratic
executive committee of Robson county,
and for several years was attorney for
that county. When a call was made for
soldiers mt the beginning of the civil
war he marched to the front, and con-
tinued in service throughout the war as
a private and on-c0mmiSsioned officer.
Shortly after, his education having been
finished, he began practicing law in
Robson county, and it is in this county
that most of his practice has been done.
He has always met with uniform sue
cess as lawyer and the people through
out his county have perfect confidence in
his Judgment and opinions on all legal
points.
He was nominated by the Seventh
District Convention for Superior Court
Judge of THAT district, and was elected to
that office in 1893.
In the matter OF politics Judge Me-
NELL is a staunch believer in the princi-
pies Of Democracy, and has always
fought for the maintenance of those
principles. Naturally Of a conservative
disposition it has been his constant idea
to protect the good people of Robson
county, yet, at the same time, advocat-
ing all improvements commensurate with
the peoples interests. OF n modest,
retiring mature, this gentleman goes on
in the even tenor Of his way, doing his
duty to one and all, and never seeks
notoriety. He is a philosophical man
who takes great interest in the welfare
Of his town and community, is a strong
advocate of all improvements for Lum-
berton and is vigorous worker In any
thing that pertains to the PUBLIC good.
He cares nothing for public commenda
ton but feels fully repaid for his trouble
when he sees some one benefited by his
efforts.
The writer pencils with pleasure this
brief history OF this estimable gentleman
and in connection with his legions of
friends wishes him a long and prosperous
future. Such men make communities,
cities and States by their indomitable
energies and progressiyeness
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A WISE PRECAUTIoN.

Customer-"Have you the same razor
you shaved me with two days ago."
Barber (tlattered) Yes, sir; the same
identical one"
Customer -"Then chloroform me FIRST.
please"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
GREENWOOD.

Il believe sap would run to-day" said
lady last Saturday, while the temper
AZURE we -. But no one tried the ex-
pertinent. IL seemed 40 visionary directly
after zero weather. And while IL was a
farther south and west, ss every resder
we'll knows.
Wallace T.. Cummings visited here the
first Of the week. He had just left the
woods, and IL was so cold there Que day
that out OF crew Of fifteen men, only
he and one other man worked till noou,
and In the afternoon no one left the
camp.
As cold as II has been our squeduct
has stood the ordeal without the least
trouble, nor has the water tnb frozen
over, although left open during large
part Of the coolest weather.
Ransom Cole has suspended saving
birch for want OF water.
Floyd Morgan finished his JOB Of cut
ting birch last week. He got along with
the cold weather by working as long as
possible without freezing, then building
fire aud warming up.
Mrs. George Judkins Is still In feeble
heslth.
Mrs. 5. Il. Cummings was on the sick
list the frat Of the winter, had q slight
shock in addition TO her other troubles,
and Is now Frustrated again.
Tiddy Swan Is visiting at the Bennett
place, and she Ia now just II years of
age. Lsst Monday Mamie and Myrtle
Brooks came down 10 make her call,
81 kni ko nd
the latter as much younger than herself.
But although the three girls are so near
" OF an age. the two sisters are nearly
grown to womanhood, while the other Il
yet little girl, there being several years
difference In their growth.
Sumner and few other towns are To
be congratulated on their financial
standing; will give the condition Of this
when the next reports are delivered.
Since Halls Pond is nearly three
quarters OF mile long aud half ss wide,
with an outlet so large as 10 be dignified
by the name Of Durham River, the
thought suggests itself whether IL would
not furnish sufficient water for the TWO
villsges of South Paris and Hebron, thus
rendering itself doubly useful. Even II
il should be found necessary to enlarge
the pond by building dam across the
outlet, Of course the companies would be
willing TO pay the damage caused by
iowsge. Did they ever look at IL In that
light:
Our thanks are due Capt. VIM. X.
Swan of Massachusetts for roll Of
newspapers, consisting Of several copies
Of the Boston Journal, daily and weekly;
slso copy Of the Citizen.
The rain Wednesday was the third one
we have had this winter, no one Of which
WAS of sufficient size to be entitled to
the name Of freshet.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
BYRON.

Mrs. A. :. Young IL on the sick list.
Dr. ). Taylor has been 10 Andoyer the
past week in the dental business.
John >. Taylor has been sick with the
grippe for two or three weeks past.
Reuben Richmond Is recovering from
severe attack of the grippe. DIR.
Twitchell of Andover attended him.
Buckskin sam has caught two fishers
and John Taylor large one, measuring
1 feet inches from tip Of nose 10 Tip Of
tail.
A singing school is 10 be taught at the
Centre BY Miss Rose Whitman to begin
the lst OF March.
A. 5. Young has trapped large fox
and another went of with trap and no
trace Of him could be found.
John Z. Shaw has litter of nice pigs.
lothian Shaw has recently killed fine
porker.
Carl Barnes, who was so critically i'll,
Is slowly recovering.
Mrs. Fred Knapp Is sick and several
others in town have been sick.
stephen Taylor recently attended the
funeral of his sister, Mrs. Ruth L.
Walker Of Bridgton, formerly of Peru.
She was the daughter Of Richard and
Miriam Taylor Of this town, and was
born in Buekfield IS years sgo. She WAS
taken with the grippe which terminated
In heart failure. She leaves husband,
two sons, daughter. and many friends
TO mourn her loss. She had been
teacher 10 the Sunday school for many
years and a member Of the Advent
church
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
keZAR FALLS.

Sheriff Aver Of Cornish arrested d. $.
Fogg Of this place and took him to Bid
deford before Judge Cleaves, where he
vas bound over to May term OF court.
Bond $1,000. Perjury.
Mrs. John Devcreaux is quite sick.
Nice oxen are In great demand.
The town officials seem TO be busy ut
present getting their records polished
up for town meeting.
We see some Of our Willy politicians
wearing broad smile. Some one must
he defeated. See:
Our sick are improving, for which we
are thankful.
Our old story tellers are quiet since
the last snow storm. There shall be
rest for the weary"
James Black. who had his foot cut In
pieces by the N. DIS, Is getting along
nicely.
The factory Is running by night now,
so the night watch has rest.
ChAs. d. Ridlon has charge Of the
town farm the coming year.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
lie RRQN

w. A. Bartlett. Mr.. Hale. c. II.
George, Esq, and Herman George went
10 0tisfeld fishing Monday.
A. NJ. Richardson WAS home over
Sunday.
Miss Columbia Bumpus Ia at the Maine
Central General Hospital for treatment.
l.. A. Maxim returned from Boston
Tuesday with the remains OF his son,
Herbert Maxim. who died Sunday night.
The funeral WAS held Wednesday after
noon, Rev. :. ID. Richardson officiating
Bert" won many friends while In Bos-
ton. He was an active member of the
Y. NJ. c. A. and 4 F. & A. NJ. Members
from South Paris Lodge were At the
funeral. He was 30 years old and the
only child, as his brother, Percy, died
eleven years ago OF the same disease.
Much sympathy Is felt for Mr.. Maxim
as he IL now alone In his desolate home.
Miss Emme Howard Of West Minot
was buried Wednesday. Miss Howard
was former resi- tent OF Hebron.
At the lyceum held by the two literary
societies Wednesday evening We under
stand that the young ladies society was
victorious.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
NOTES From TBs LEGISLATURE

The recent frequency Of murders 10
the state il likely 10 give strength 20
movement for the reviving Of the death
penalty, with discretion for the Judge
between death and Imprisonment for
life, according 70 the character OF the
crime.
Mr.. King OF Oxford presented a ne
monstrsnce of :. A. Estes and others
against making Sunday open time OF
fish and game In any part OF the state.
Senator Frye feelingly acknowledges
the invitation 20 visit the Capitol as the
guest Of the state, bot his eng gements
will not permit Of bis doing 80.
The bill providing for a state highway
engineer, which wSs ehAmpiOned by the
wheelmen, was turned down by the CON-
mittee.
The appropriations for academies ran
against opposition IN the house Wednes-
dsy, but went through by large vote.
The Judges salary bill, after having
been once defeated in the senate, came
up again by special assignment last
THURSDAY, and on It's being passed 20 It's
third reading the vote stood II 20 u.
President Clsson broke the tie by voting
for the bill. Both Oxford County SEN
ators voted against the bill. The next
dsy the bill came up In the house, aud
was defeated by vote a 81 70 -.
The committee has voted ought 20 pass
on &C. permitting Dixield Fire Engine
Co. 20 hold real estate.
The event of the past week-indeed,
the event of the seSsiou-wss the hearing
on the petitions for the establishment OF
two-eent mileage rate on all railroads
operating more than fifty miles Of road
in Maine. The hearing was conducted
for the petitioners BY Ex-Judge Eaoch
Foster, who stated that be represented
1900 petitioners For the opposition
there appeared Ex-Governor Cleaves,
Hon. Geo. d. Bisbee, Hiram knOwlton,
seth NJ. Carter, Charles +. Woodward.
III. X. Chaplin, and other ''emineut eoun-
sell as Judge Foster frequently termed
them. The hearing occupied the after
noon and evening Of Wednesday and
Thursday, and MAS held In Representa-
tives' Hall. which was packed almost 20
suffocstiou. The hearing Was enlivened
by the manner and style of Judge fos-
ter, who Swung himself In lively
fashion, and by his quick Wit and apt
remarks brought out frequent bursts OF
laughter and applause from the crowd.
The committee has not yet reported on
the bill.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1899-02-28
EAST HEBRON.

A. q. Roberts rode out last weel but
took driver 10 care for his team. His
heslth Is feeble yet.
The roads are much improved since
the warm days came.
Charles DeCoster and Henry whitman
are choppiug wood for A. NJ. Fogg.
Several Of the East Hebron Grange go
10 wes. Minot Monday evening, Feb. 70 {,
10 present the drama they played in their
hall in East Hebron two evenings re-
Gently, entitled, Not so bad after all"
Mrs. A. L. Robinson came from
Auburn last week 10 visit her old friends
and neighbors. She was vacclnsted the
day previous TO coming. Her arm be-
came painful and she returned To
Auburn Thursday night. All were dis
appointed 10 have her leave so soon.
The sick ones are as well as they were
when last reported.
There is still good amount OF hay
slowed away for sale or future use.
The Robinson buildings are still un-
occupied and will be improved somewhat
before II. B. Phillips lives In them. We
hope 10 see the house opened At no late
date.
Perley Merrill Is on Charles keen's
cresm team and Everett Pierce Is work
ing ~ home.
Next June the T. B. church have their
centennial. The church organized June
1899 A large number OF the most aged
have passed away within few years.