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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Attorney and Counselor a
Law, Office II North
Main Street.
A North CAR0LlNlAN BY BIRTH
A Progressive and wide-Ayake Citizen Who
Has Come to the Front. AV ry Sue
cessfuI Practice.

The successful man deserves consid-
Grafton, for TO him must be given the
credit of accomplishing something above
the ordinary. In this category the VIII
ter places Jesse K. Starnes, one OF the
successful and progressive citizens OF
Asheville.
Mr.. Starnes is a North Carolinian by
birth and first saw the light OF day IN
Buneombe county in 1857. He springs
from one of the old and distinguished
families of this section, his father, Thorn
as A. Starnes having been leading
planter OF this county and his mother, a
Miss Elizabeth Morgan.
Our subject received u liberal educa-
ton at Weaversville College, from which
institution he graduated with honors at
the head of his class, in 1879. lie then
entered the mercantile business at Ashe-
Vile and engaged i'm that line for a
period OF some sixteen years. Subse-
uuently he read law under w. NJ. Davies
and was Admitted to the bar February
1th. 1898, by the Supreme Court OF the
State. He began active practice at
once at Asheville and has succeeded in
securing large general practice in the
State and Federal courts. 1t may here
fifty-six cases in the Federal court.
While in college AIr. Starnes was
President of the Delphian Literary So
ciety, during his last year there. He
has occupied a number Of positions OF
trust, having been President OF Judson
College at Hendersonyille during the
years 1892, 1858, and 1894, and during
that period made very successful adj
ministration.
Mr.. Starnes married in 1887 Mss NJ
Brant. an accomplished and talented
lady Of Asheville. This union has been
blessed with one child and Mr.. StameS
enjoys All the comforts Of a pleasant and
happy home. Shortly after his admission
to the Lar he defended in the Federal
Court. thirty-nsne cases. cf which num-
Der thirty-three were acquitted.
He is an eloquent speaker, elucidates
his points clearly and interests his hear
ers. Personally he is a genial, pleas
ant gentleman an interesting cGnversa-
ti6nalist and man who has made many
friends by his pleasant. genial manners.
Aside from his legal practice, he is
Secretary and Treasurer of the Jesse
X. Stanes Undertaking Company. Of
this City. lie has always done all in
his power to push Asheville to the front
and has devoted both his time and means
to the accomplishment of that object.
thoroughly believing in the ultimate des-
tiny of .Asheville. as the great metropolis
Of Z esteFn North Carolina.
In politics Mr. Starnes is a Republi-
can, but very liberal in his views OF
tall, commanding stature, with high
forehead, kindly smile and glistening
eye, Mr.. Starnes is yet in the boyhOod
of rich mental activity and gives promise
of many years of useful service in his
chosen profession. Long may he prosper
and may his future be one Of sunshine
and roses. is the heartfelt wish of the
writer. Such men deserve to succeed.
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ASHEVlLLE SUPPLY AND
FOUNDRY co.
Dealers in Machinery, Re-
pairs. Shafting, Pulteys,
Be ting, Pipe and Fit
tings, lnjectors,
Gauges, Etc.
Machine and Foundry Work a Speciality. Crate
Bars, Smoke Stacks Agents for
Engines and Boilers.

In reviewing the interests of Ashe-
willie we are glad to note the existence
OF manufacturing establishment
worthy Of extended notice ut our hands.
The Asheville Supply and Foundry
Company commenced operations fOnr
years ago under the same ownership as
ut present The works are located in
Market street The main building is
150xlS0. the largest of it's kind in the
State. The machine shop is supplied
with all the latest and most modern tools
and in the conduct employment is given
10 twelve people.
The Asheville Supply and Foundry
Company is Incorporated with a capital
stock of twelve thousand dollars. Thos.
A. Speed is president and j. I'll. Woody
general manager of the company,
In the foundry all kinds of fine and
heavy castings are turned OlIr on the
shortest possible notice. The firm has
been most successful in the casting and
finishing work which has gained for
them a solid reputation, and as con
sequence they do the repairing work
for the whole surrounding country. A
specially is made of everything pertain
ing to a machine and foundry establish
ment including mill supplies. The own
ers of this prosperous business, MesSrs.
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For Young Women, Under
the Efficient Control Of
the Moments Exec
utive Commit
tee In Con-
nection
WITH THE BoARD OF HOME MISSIONS
Of The Presbyterian Church. MagoiaceatIy
Located. Admirably Equipped Al
Able Faculty. Rev. Thomas
Lawrence, D. D.,
President.

THIS institution has been established by
the friends Of higher education FOR young
wc!nen. and is under the efficient coa-
trol Of the Womans Executive Commit
tee in connection with the Board Of
Home Missions of the Presbyterian
church
Its admirable site of some thirty-fve
acres, which it shares with the Home
industrial School. forms the most de-
lghtful suburb Of the lannon's Mountain
City. The imposing and SPACIOUS build-
ing which it occupies can easily be made
to furnish accommodations for $50 ril-
pills: in the construction and furnishing
OF which, reference was constantly had
10 the health and comfort of the. stu
dents. 1t is heated with hot water
lighted with gas, furnished with hot
and cold baths, and abundantly supplied
with pure waiter from springs on the
premises No pains or expense has been
spared to make the sanitary arrange
ments as perfect as possible.
The furniture is simple and substan-
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BILE preparation for the after duties of
life
The aim OF the Institute Is to provide
solid and thorough training in each de
partment. under teachers competent and
qualified to use the hest modern meth
DDS
The terms are placed at the lowest
practicable figures, the paftry sum OF
!,lup.00 that the advantages offered may
he within the reach of the largest num-
Der, especially those who may be desir-
Gus Of becoming teachers, and all others
who may find it .imrossible to avail them
selves Of like privileges in connection
with more expensive institutions Whilst
aiming at the utmost thoronghness III
every department Of study, the manage
ment never lose sight of the fact that the
Institute is pre-eninently Christian
school, and its paramount object the de-
yelopmenf Of Christian character The
Bible is text book III every depart
memt. and its daily study is obligatory
upon every pupil
Since the opening Of the school in the
fall of 1902 there has been Il steady
increase each year in the number Of
students During the session of 1878.
go were enrolled, 300 Of them be-
ing boarders.
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AsheviIIe's Wide-Awake and
Progressive Tax Col
Iector. A Virgin
ian By Birth.
A NORTH CARoLINIAN BY PREFERENCE
Mr.. Campbell Is the First Tax Collector Elected
By the Direct Vote of the People.

Ambition IS n motive power that has
no equal as a developing force, fact
amply demonstrated in the lives OF al
successful men. A man without ambi-
ton is like ship without Il rndder
helpless. to be tossed at the VIII of-thc
thousands I.audable ambition, suci as
a desire to accomplish everything IN n
manner that shall meet the approval of
the public is the force that elevatrs the
gentleman whose name appears az the
head of this article. He has made n
record of which amy man may we'll be
proud, and which must be as gratifying
to himself as it certainly is to his legions
of friends.
John A. Campbell is Virgin:an by
lNirth and first saw the F"ht OF day in
Washington county, that State, Septem-
her 18th, 1868. He springs from one o.
the first families of Virginia. his ances-
try numbering Governor David Camp
hell His father Ialcis c. Campbell is
O promipept rarchant. his mother WIS
Miss Ellen Herman.
Our subject was educated at Abing-
don, Virginia and then engaged in the
tobacco business ut that place until 1882,
when he made his advent into Asheville,
where he has since resided. He secur.
ed a position as Bo0k-keeper for Farm
eis' Warehouse anil crcditably filled
that position for six years. lie then ne
copied the position Gf book-kef2er for
Powdl and Snider, aud filed that posi-
ton for four years
In 1892. he was appointed Deputy
City Tax COLLECTOR. and for Il period OF
four years held that position. In 1897
he was elected Tax Collector by the di-
rect vote Of the people. being the first
man to hold the position, elected in that
manner.
So faithfully and we'll did he attend
TO the duties Of the position that he was
reelected in 1893 and again in 1880
without opposition. His record needs
mo commentator froms the pen of the
S writer. it is am open book and the pages
are as white as snow The office re-
3quires Il great deal of knowledge of
book keeping and as he has splendid
knowledge OF that subject, the affairs of
the office are in a splendid shape.
J Mr. Campbell is member of the
knights OF Pythias and of the Meth
,dist Episcopal church. South. In poll
tics he is an ardent Democrat and has
lever voted any other than Democrat
ic ticket. believing the principles set
forth by Democracy to be the only true
gospel. He has always worked hard for
the success Of his party and in each
campaign is always found in the front
ranks battling for his party's ultimate
triumph
He is an agreeable companion. n
staunch friend and Il man who believes
in the ultimate success of ASheville rs 4
metropolitan center 10 such men all
credit is due for the excellent munich
rad standing of the city. May you live
long and prosper is the ardent and sim
cere wish OF the writer.
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hence they occupy two stories over the
adjoining store
The first Hoor il devoted to their ele-
Gant lire Of tables, side-boards, etc, Of
which they lave Il full assortment of all
grades. The second floor is gwen over
70 an elegant display Of large nnmher
Gf Bed Room suites. The third floor Is
used for storage while the basement j.,
Used for BED Springs and Chairs. The
two floors over The adjoining stores con
tam their large and varied assortment OF
carpets, Ihtrior goods, etc.
The firm enjoys every facility and
convenience for the successful conduc.
from Of the business. Their goods are
never misrepreYtHfed. but are std strict
~ upon their merits, he prices always
beng consistent with the times rhe
patrons Of the house are legion and il is
SAID, that once a patron or this h0nse,
always ore. The firm is composed OF
". Il. and ". Il. Williamson, both i;e,
energetic business men who always ,lu
I'll III their power 10 nush Asheville "a
the front. Mr.. w. Il. Williams
the senior member of the firm wa
born i'm Caswell county. Mr. w. Il
Williamson was born in Crittendol
county. Arkansas. The latter gentle
man is a member OF the local Board o
Trade.
The trade enjoyed by this house II hy
no means local but extends throughout
this entire section. 1t is recognized
headquarters for furniture and its main
! success has Leen in the fact that they
always handle jr@t what the people
want AS in the past, 80 in the future
Messrs. w. r. Williamson and Coa,-
raEy propose to offer every legitimate IN.
ducemert to their PATRONS ami ii may ID
said that their future Is indeed of i
roseate hue.
Merit always WIN and merit is possess.
ca IN very great degree by this tive
and progressive house.
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tablished in 1888 and is known all over
the country as the white Mans bar. =
The business is both wholesale and re-
tail. The establishment is finely APP
pointed and presents an attractive APP
pearance. The following we'll known
brands of WHISTLES are handled: old
hector" Monogram "Old Baker,
Old Windsor" James Il. Pepper"
oscar Pepper" NV. f. McBrayef,
Gibson McBrayer," "Guggenheimer, ;"
Fremont Cabinet and Kentucky
Straight" Mr.. Loughran is sole agent
for Acme Corn Whiskey and has the
largest stock Of fine goods than any SIM
liar house in the State The wines and
brandies handled are both imported and
domestic.
Mr.. Loughran made his advent into
Asheyille i'm 1881, and has resided here
since 1883. He is member Of the
Board Of Trade and a wide-awake, up
to-date and progressive citizen, with
whom it is pleasure to meet.
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v, B. WILL
HANSON & co.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer
In Furniture, Carpets,
Etc. 16 Patton
Avenue.
MsRToPoLl AN ESTABLISHMENT
4 Stock That Is Tiuly Revelation To Those
Seeking Furniture. Prices Always
Consistent With the Times.

1t is especially pleasant to mention in
this edition those concerns who thor
oughly understand and respond literally
10 the demand Of increasing trldn. Such
houses give stability and reflect honor
on thu commercial interests of this stead
lily growing center. Standing conspicu-
oGs among the solid and substantial
houses of Asheville is the mammoth
furniture emporium owned and operated
by W. B. Williamson K 90. This hoase
is essentially. Il lealer both on account
of the magnitude Of the stock carried IN
the extent o. its business transactions.
The house is one of the oldest in Ashe
vile and the present firm succeeded Il.
s. Battle in 1888. The premises occu-
pied is a councillors three story brick
with basement Even this large amount
of space is insufficient for their needs,
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admitted to the bar, January, 1873 by
the Supreme court Of the State. He
began the active practice of his chosen
profession at Asheville. Since that
period he has been actively engaged in
the practice of his chosen profession and
enjoys large and lucrative practice,
paying special attention to Real Estate
practice and settling up estates.
During JUNE, 1873, he married Miss
Jessie NJ. Wingate, of Bumcombe cOun-
~, and this union has been blessed with
four children. During the years 1882,
1888 and 1884 he was Treasurer of
Buncombe county.
Aside from his legal practice, Mr..
Reed is interested in the Biltmore Ice
Company, owns the Oaks Hotel and
IS large property owner. He is a
thoroughly progressive citizen and has
always done all in his power TO aidin the
upbuilding of Asheville, being evel
ready and willing to devote both his
time and means to the accomplishment
OF that object.
In politics, he is Democrat of un-
Swerving faith and has always contrib
utcd his share in building up the Demo-
cratic party To such men, Asheville,
owes her present standing among her
sister cities. Personally. Mr.. Reed is a
pleasant, affable gentleman, an interest
ing conversationalist and man whose
friends are only limited by the number
Of his acGuaintanecs.
He enjoys all the comforts Of pleas
ami and happy home and Is numbered
among the foremost citizens Of Bun
connie county
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III

the firm being Mccall and Rogers.
Mr.. Rogers comes from an old and dis
tinguished family of Virginia and pre-
vious to his practicing law had an
extensive business career as merchant
and lumberman in Virginia and North
Carolina He is an able man and law
yer of recognized ability. In politics
he is a democrat and to quote his own
words: Believes i'm the largest individ-
ual liberty and strict limitations to Fed
eral powers. believes that gold and silver
should be- admitted to the mint on the
same basis believes in n tariff being as
free as the water that runs and direct
tax to run the government" and does
not believe in making party an EN-
ployment machine.
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livery.
Established Twelve Years.
One of the Best Conduct
ed Establishments
in the State.
t CHAMBERS, WEAVER AND COMPANY
Are the Enterprisng and Up-to-Dae Managers
and Proprietors. The SWEETEST Rigs and
Turnouts in the City. Rel able and
Prompt in all Transactions.

ASheyile is essentially an open air
teWn. Everybody drives. Strangers
coming from the North. East. South or
West want to see or be shown one of
the most beautiful cities ON the Ameri-
can continent. And the only way 10 see
il is to take a drive. The air is al
ways pure and inyigOrating, the scenery
grand beyond description.
After You have arrived in Asheyille
and have been made at comfortable at
the famous Salamanca Hotel, go back
of the hotel to Nos 10, II and 10 Willow
street where this elegant stable is, or
probably what is better if you are tired
call mp No. Is on the phone and ask
for either Dick Weaver. or r. c. Cham
hers. and tell them you want to be
shown the town, or be driven to the
world famous Biltmore and you will be
accommodated on the shortest possible
notice. You will be furnished with one
of the handsomest turnouts in that styl-
ish CITY and with a driver, not one who
knows everything and has a desire to
tell IT, but with one who is thoroughly
acquainted with the city and will answer
in q polite way all questions and point
out objects of interest when asked.
Inc eWteFpFlSlIIS ihdHaSVlS hA"ND .
speciality Of conducting parties ON noun
tain excursions either by horse back or
in carriages. The livery Stable proper
is 75x11O feet and some thirty head Of
fine horses are constantly on hand, and
some twelve people are employed in con
dncting the large business. Mr.. H. g..
Chambers, one of the best all round
business men in the State founded the
business, and seven years ago took IN
Mr.. Dick Weaver who is Une of Ashe-
ville's most emerprising young business
nnnn rs q nartnpr
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THE ACME WINE
AND LIQUOR HOUSE.
Headquarters For Fine Whis-
kieS and Wines and Bran
dies, Cigars and To-
baCCO.
lanes H. Loughran Proprietor. Establish
nent Located at Sc and SO South
Main Street.

A thorough observation of the bust
ness interests Of Asheville demonstrates
the fact that all branches are sustained
~ creditable Establishments, conducted
by capable business men, who are fully
abreast with the requirements and needs
OF the times. In fact Asheville has
State reputation for having within her
bounds some Of the handsomest places
of business in the old North state. Com
spicnous among these the Acme Wine
and Liquor House which is known the
length and breadth Of the STATE.
Inns handsome establishment, was es-
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has been engaged in business at AsheVllle
for little over three years with gratl-
fying success. He manufactures ms
own candies and is truly artistic IN the
creation of bon-bons. chocolates and nut
candies. Personally, he is a pleasant
business man, who makes friends readily
and keeps Them. He has won the good
will of the public during his three years
stay at Asheville. And is personally
known to vast army of distinguished
globe-trotters, and local American tour
lists
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THE CANDY KITCHEN
AsheviIIe' S Leading Confec-
tionary, Located at Is
Patton Avenue
4 Large and Delicious Stock of Sweets" Etc,
Carried. [. N. TheoboId, The Wide
Awake and Progressive Proprietor

The Candy Kitchen Of L. NJ. Theobo!d,
1T Is Patton Avenue, is the most at
tractiyely arranged and best ccnducted
establishment eff the kind in North Care
lima. The originality and taste display
ed i'll dressing the handsome windows is
carried ont in the preparation Of all the
Confecti0ns manufactured. Down to the
smallest detail Of bon-bon boxes, oyster
pals, and ice cream shapes, everything
is of the very best design. Mr.. Thee
bold conducts his business i'm a manner
that has brought him the very best class
of custom in Asheville, and the transient
tourist always remembers with pleasure
that exquisite bazaar where we bought
the hon-bons. a handsome soda fom-
tain IS CT course a feature of the bon
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SAMUEL II, REED,
Attorney ard Counsellor II law

\ wide-awake and progressive lawyer
Of Asheyille, was born, May 9Th, 1861,
near Fillmore, BGnC0mbe county. He
springs from enc Of the old and dis
ti,nguislled families Of the si.aip, his an
cesfry having resided in North Caro-
ma for 200 years, and We're prominent
during the Revolutionary period Our
subjects father was soseph Reed n
well-kn0wn planter, his mother was Miss
Catherine Miller Reed.
Samuel II. Reed was educated under
Colonel Stephen Lee. near Ashaville.
He began the study Of law in 1869 m
der Judge John l.. Bailey. and was
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tial. The health and habits Of the pu-
pills are carefully guarded. Abundant
SPACE for ont-sl0or exercise is found
within the grounds. and well-arranged
gymnasium las besn fitted ZIP within the
building.
AS in the case Of the famous Mt.
Ilolyol1c School, and Mr. Moody's at
Mortified, all pupils are expected to
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ca 10 guit the season. In the rear or the
eonfeetion department there is Il daint
ny appointed ice cream paFlor, where one
can also ODtain oysters i'll ANY style, and
a light lunch during the midday shopping
hours. This is IA fayorite meeting place
fer ladies winter and summer. And -
growing in popularity year by year
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-03-04

$500
Wright, who owns q large farm adj
Joining Mr. Garland's place in Yer
million parish-Signal
One day last week ssTootoo" Fred
eriek, a farmer residing on Emile
Duhon's plantation on the bayou
about s miles north of town, stuck q
nail in his foot the point coming out
on top lock jaw set in a few days
after from which he died Thursday.
To sveeten the breath, brighton the,
eye. clear the complexion and insure the
.Dieom Of health. use DR.. MA. Simmons
Liver Medicine.
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Town Lots Sell Well.


Last Thursday the sale of lots be-
longing to the succession of DR.. W..
D. White brought out quite a
crowd and the bidding was spirited.
Lots just out Of town on the north of
". A. Whites sold from $75 to
$40 a piece. The town lots brought
from s12o to $3.50, only four Of these
being sold "a share of bank stock sold
for $105 while a share of cotton gin
and ice factory stock went for $3.50.
The orange grove Of 70 arpents on
Que de Tortue sold for $3.50.
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District Court in Session.

Monday evening Judge Debaillon
opened q civil term of the district
court and has been pretty busy every
day. Considerable probate business is
on the docket and some new civil
suit have been fled. The jury Com
m;ssioners met on Monday and drew
jurors to serve for two weeks at 8
Criminal term of court to be held
commencing Tuesday april zta next.
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Eaowss ,s'fssn.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Clttrrh that cannot he
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL CHEsEY 81 CO., Props, Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned. have known T. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, andhelieye
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions, and financially able to carry
ont any obligation made by their firm.
West L. Truax, Wholesale druggists. To-
ledo, @.
Walding, Kinnan g. Marvin. Wholesale
druggists, Toledo. o.
Halls Catarrh Cure il taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. Per
bottle. Sold by all druggists. Testimon-
ials flee.
HALLS family Pills are the best.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-03-04
Fine Cherry Trees.

Don't fail to get a few of the Owen
cherry trees. Large, stately trees !;
fruit large, black heart-shaped and
delicious. The only kind that do
well in the south. You can get one
for 25c, six for 81, twenty for $3.50,
100 for s., delivered prepaid. Trees
one to three years old guaranteed.
Address Cherry Mountain Supply Co,
Ellenboro, n. c.