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

Attorney Mt law and progressive cit
izen was born in Rowan county in 1871,
and comes from one of the distinguished
families of the State. His father, j. A.
Graham. was a planter of Rowan county.
His grandfather was one of the wealth
lest and most influential citizens OF
Rowan county. Our subject attended
the North Carolina College at Mt Pleas
ant. four years and subsequently Cataw-
ba College, graduating in 1894. He took
charge of Mt. Holly Institute at Mt.
Holly, this State, and filed that posi-
t~n one year. He then returned to
Newton and read law with l.. l.. With
erspoon and was admitted to the bar
February. 1896. He practiced until the
fall and then went to Raleigh as Chief
Clerk in nthe Educational Department.
Subsequently he resigned and took a
post graduate ph. d. course at Central
University, indianapolis, Indiana. Re
turning in 1893. he resumed the practice
OF law at Newton and is meeting with
a splendid success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
sMYRE RHYME e GO.

Among the solid and substantial bust
ness houses of Newton, that contribute to
the commercial standing of the COM
munity. none is better known, or stands
higher than the one under notice. The
business was incepted fifteen years ago.
They occupy eommodious quarters. the
store being 3gx90 feet in dimensions, a
two-story building with basement. me
stock carried is very large and embraces
the choicest of general merchandise.
Country produce is bought and sold
in. very large quantities. The trade of
the house extends throughout Catawba
and adjoining counties. The manage
ment of the business devolves upon Mr..
S. l.. Rhyme. who gives the business MS
personal supervision. The house has the
largest trade Of any similar house in the
county. They are thoroughly up-to-date
and progressive in all matters and hence
they are meeting with a deserved sue
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
LEWIS III. PHILLIPS.

Clerk of the Superior Court, was born
in Randolph county, in 1861. His faith
err. William Phillips, was Methodist
minister of that county. His mother,
Esther (Berryman) Phillips, came from
Moore county.
Our subject was educated at the
academic schools of Randolph and Chat
ham counties. In 1884 he went to
Laurinburg and secured a position in
the mercantile establishment of Phillips
& MeDougal, and filled that position for
four and one-half years. In 1889 he
moved to Hickory and engaged in the
mercantile business and lived there near
ly ten years. Previous to his election
MS Clerk of the Court he was a travel
ling salesman for two years.
Mr.. Phillips was elected last fall by 4
majority of 423 votes. In 1889 he was
married to Miss Matte Abernethy,
daughter Of A. T. Abernethy of Hick-
ory, and this union has been blessed
with three children.
In politics Mr.. Phillips is an ardent
Democrat. and has always taken an
active interest in the welfare of the
party. He is member of the Hepta-
sophs, and a wide-awake gentleman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
GEORGE McCORKLE.

A polished and cultured gentleman,
an able lawyer and a progressive ctr
zen are the characteristics of the well
known and popular citizen, whose
name captions this article. He was
born at Newton, this State. in 1887,
and springs from an old distinguished
family. of Scotch-Irish, originally from
PENNSYLVANIA. His father, Judge M. IL.
McCorkle, is one of the most prominent
lawyers of the State: his mother was n
Miss Jane Wilfong of Catawba county.
Our subject was educated at the Uni
versity Of North Carolina, from which
he was graduated in 1878. The follow
ing year he began the study Of law I'M
der Dick & billiard of Greensboro, III
1881 he was admitted to the bar anu
began active practice at Newton. lie
is now n member of the we'll known le-
gal firm of NJ. l.. McCorkle and Son.
Our subject has served as mayor of
Newton for two terms and made an able
administration. In 1887 he was appoint
ed chief of division in the Comptroller
office at Washington, and to a similar
position in the Land Office, during
Cleyeland's second administration.
In 1889 he married Miss Annie Sorber,
of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and this
union has been blessed with three chill
dren Mr.. McCorkle enjoys all the COM
forts of a pleasant and happy home.
In politics he is an enthusiastic Dem
ocrat. and has always taken an active
part in the party's welfare. Aside from
his legal practice. he has agricultural
interests in the county.
Mr. McCorkle is a great advocate OF
the upbuilding of Newton and is al
ways ready and willing to do all IN his
power to push the place forward, de-
voting both his time and means to the
accomplishment of that object. lie en-
joys large and lucrative practice and IS
universally esteemed and admired.
His father. Judge NJ. L. McCorkie,
has practiced law in Newton for the
mast fifty years. He is eighty-one years
Of age and came to this county before
it was organized
1t may be said IN conclusion that the
future of the subject of this sketch is
extremely bright.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
MARION'S PRIDE
Meaning the New Hotel I'm
der the Management OF
A. c. Peacock.
A Gentleman who Thoroughly Understands the
Business. Everything New and Up
to-Dae Thoroughly Modern.

Marion, Il commercial magnet and a
mecca for tourists, harbOrs a thoroughly
modern hotel; however Il cursory de-
scription Of this establishment will con-
vince the reader of the superior hosiery
afforded by its able management, and
while under its new regime it has been
in operation comparatively shert time,
it is enjoying an almost universal reputa-
ton among tourists and commercial tray-
elerS
The hotel is centrally and convenient
~ located upon the main thoroughfare
of the community and presents a nice
and substantial appearance, pleasing to
the eye. There are thirty-fiye large,
light and airy rooms. These are elegant
ly fitted up and afford every known mod
ern convenience and comfort large
office also elegantly furnished affords
another attractive feature. The rooms
are supplied with call bells, etc.
4 handsome bus meets all trains and
carries patrons to and from the hotel
without charge The table is another
point upon which this hotel bases its
popularity. All the dainties of the sea
son are furnished in profusion. Rates
to regular guests as well as summer
tourists are very reasonable.
Mr.. A. c. Peacock, the genial aud,
courteous manager, is a thoroughly ex.
perienced and up-to-date hotel man,
who thoroughly appreciates and meets
the wants Of his guests. In conclusion
it may be said taat under his manage
ment the hotel is daily gaining in popl,.
larity
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE NEWTON
COTTON MILLS
A ModernIy Equipped Up-to-
Date Concern Under an
Able Management.
c. j. SMITH, SECRETARY AND MANAGER
A Gentleman Who has Had Large Experience
in This Line. The Mill Discusses An
nualIy for Labor $35, 1000.

The successful operation of the New
ton cotton mills is direct attest OF the
ability and acumen of Mr.. }. e. Smith,
its wide-awake Secretary and General
Manager.
Sixteen years ago the plant was IN
cepted in small way and was contln-
ued in operation until SIX years ago,
when the present company became the
owners. Thav at once began enIarGlng
and increasing the plan-, eNpending
some $4,000 Upon it. The plant IS SIT
mated i'm the northern portion of the city,
contiguous to both railroads. thus max
ing shipping and receiving easy. The
main building is 52x350 feet in dimen-
sions. In addition they have large en-
CINE and boiler rooms. cominodious ware.
houses for. the storage OF the raw ma
tprial tenement houses for the operators
and a large store room for their general
mercantile goods.
The mill is modernly equipped with a
900 horsepower Corliss engine, Il COM
plete machine shop. for doing all nee
essary repairs, cutting their gears, etc.
5000 producing spindles and iouoo
twisting spindles with all Ike necessary
preparatory machinery.
They manufacture yarns, single ply
from numbers SIS to 26's. This mi
produces annually nearly 2.9H'.Cot
pounds OF yarn. using 1000 bales Oh
cotton. paying out for labor more thi'h
Sc. 900 in and about the mill. They us.
wood. and pay out for this item alone
about $4,000 annually.
large number of operatives are
given employment Mr. J. {. Smith,
Secretary and General Manager. is Il
thoroughly expa fenced mill man and
looks after the details of the business.
The mills doing large and successful
business and this is constantly heltg IN
creased and augmented
It's vast value to Newton and tins
section is thoroughly Apr a,iated by the
people. Long may i continue TO -Four
ish and grow is the ardent wish OF ne
writer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON ~ p GATHER

Mayor Of Newton and a prominent
member Of the legal profession, was
born at Newton. Catawba county. De-
cember 4th, 1864. His father, David
Il. Gather. was prominent merchant
and his mother was Miss Bost.
our subject was educated at Catawba
College and subsequently began the
study of law in 1895. being admitted to
the bar in 1896. by the Supreme Court
of the State. He began practice and
now enjoys a large and lucrative Glen
tage. During Cleveland's second adj
ministration. Mr.. Gather served New
ton as postmaster. In 1893 he was elect
ed mayor of the city and reelected to
the same position in 1899. He is an
ardent Democrat. a Mason and mem
Der of the Presbyterian church. Per-
sonally he is a pleasant, affable gentle
man, whose friends are legion and are
only limited by the number Of his ac-
quaintances.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
/ r. NJ. DEI1IINGER

Register Of Deeds of Catawba County.
Few men in this section are better
known or more highly appreciated for
their many excellent qualities, than the
gentleman whose name captions this ar
ticle.
Mr. Dellinger. is n North Carolinian
by birth and first saw the light of day
in Cline's township, Catawba county,
in 1879. His ancestry is among the old
md distinguished families of the State.
His grandfather. Longan Dellinger, was
one of the early settlers Of this county
and a man Of much influence. Our sub
ieet's father, +. j. Dellinger is we'll
known and popular planter of Catawba
county. His mother was Miss ellen
Rowe. of this county, and comes from
one Of the old families
Our subject was educated at Concor-
dia college, of Catawba county and sub
sequently attended the Kentucky Uni
yersity Commercial college graduating
from that well-known institution in
1896
Returning to Catawba county he en-
gagged in teaching for some several
months, and was then elected Secretary
Treasurer and manager Of the Farmers
Milling Company Incorporated of Ia
tawba county.
He managed this concern from De-
cember, 1897 until September, 1898,
when having received the nomination for
Register Of Deeds of the county, he re-
signed and entered upon the campaign
Mr.. Dellinger made an active canvass
OF the entire county and was triumph
antly elected. by majority Of 439 votes.
He was married in February, 1899. to
Miss Eyie Smith of Catawba county, a
talented and charming young lady, who
Will make him Il helpmate, indeed.
Mr.. Dellinger has made an excellent
record in the management of the Reg
ister's office. His training and educa
tion peculiarly fit him for the position
aud it may be said that everything III
and about his office is kept strictly
abreast with the times. He is an ardent
Democrat and live worker in the good
cause" Of Democracy. His friends are
legion and are only limited by the mum
Der Of his acquaintance. Mr.. Dellinger
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
= y NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

This handsome and thoroughly up-to-
date establishment is the largest and
most finely appointed establishment, OF
the kind. in this entire section. 1t was
built especially for the business, has an
elegant tiled floor. and is in every re-
spect a perfect dream of elegance and
taste" Mr.. Abernethy is by birth 4
North Carolnian and was educated IN
Mecklenbnrg county. He made his al
vent into Newton in 1869, and founded
his drug business He is registered
pharmacist and has been since 1850.
Special attention is given to the pre-
scription department. An elegant soda
fountain is one of the handsome adorn-
ments of this magnificent establishment.
The stock is large and embraces pure,
fresh drugs. proprietary remedies, a full
line of stationery, perfumes, books, and
in fact all druggists sundries. A very
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
]. A. GARYIN & SONS.

This progressive establishment was in
celdes six years ago. The house is re
plete with large and well selected
stock Of dry goods. notions, small hard
ware, crockery. glassware and tin
ware. The patronage of the house eX
tends throughout the county.
Mr.. T. A. Garvin is a Tennessean by
birth. who came to North Carolina al
the age of fifteen and located at Greens
boro. In 1866 he made his advent inte
Newton, and has subsequently been en-
gagged in the mercantile and manufac
turing business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE INTERNATIONAL TEACH
ERS' AGENCY.
J. L. Graham. Manager; Lock Box lo1
Newton, Il. G.

This is one Of the leading and best
known agencies of the kind in America.
Eheir plan differs in one or two i'm
portant features from that of any other
similar agency. First, 1t makes no ef-
fort to secure very large registration
list. They believe that by doing personal
work for only first class candidates, they
can give better satisfaction to teachers
and to schools who favor them with
their patronage than by trying to repre-
sent several thousand teachers. They
are confident that no agency can do JUS
tee to an indiscriminate list Of candi-
dates Hence their efforts shall con-
stantly be to keep in touch with the
very best teachers only. Second, When
members of the International Teachers
Agency receive notice Of vacancies, they
are at the same time recommended to the
proper authorities as desirable candl-
date for the position to be hlled: IL
is understood therefore, that a teacher
obtains a position through this agency
by the personal recommendation OF the
manager
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
100

through his own efforts and at the High
School in Statesville. He is essentially
n salf-made, self-cutured man, who has
come to the front by reason of his ambi-
tion and indomitable will.
He began teaching in 1883 and taught
for a period of ten years. The first
five years of that period he alternated
in teaching and attending school. He
was principal of the Iredell High School.
one of the best schools in that county,
for three years. In 1893 he began the
study of law under Major Bingham and
Judge Armfield, of Statesville, and in
1895 was admitted to the bar, beginning
active practice at Newton, where he
has since resided.
Mr.. Feimster enjoys a large and lucra-
tive practice. He has held several
positions of trust and honoc. He was
Superintendent of Public instruction of
Iredell county for one year and in 1896
was elected county attorney of Catawba
county. and successfully filled that posi-
ton for two years.
On january 3rd, 1897, he married Miss
Bessie Yount of Catawba county, a
talented and accomplished lady. In
politics Mr.. FenSter is an ardent tilscl-
pie of Democracy and during the past
two campaigns has taken a very active
part in the success of the Democratic
party He is a Knight of Pythias, a
member of the Heptasophs and MEM
Der Of the Royal Arcanum. Aside from
the practice of his chosen profession.
Mr.. Feimster is an ardent advocate of
the upbuilding of Newton and is always
ready to aid any project tending in that
direction His friends in this section are
legion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
NORTH STATE ROLLER MILLS.

Rhyme. Houk 4 Co., Proprietors.
Among. those plants which contribute
to the reputation of Newton as a man
ufacturing center the North State
Roller Mills are entitled to prominent
recognition. The plant is situated in the
northern part of the city contiguous to
the Southern and Narrow Gauge rail
roads. thus rendering shipping easy. 1t
is thoroughly equipped with the most
modern machinery. and is in every way
and up-to-date mill. Its capacity is for
ty barrels of -four per diem and $50
bushels of meal. They manufacture
Farmers Choice" strictly high
grade Of flour. as well rs other grades.
These products have a large local con
sumption as well as Il large demand
throughout this entire section. They
have also a well equipped cotton ginnery
with daily capacity of twelve bales.
The individual members of the firm are
wide-awake, progressive citizens.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
C. A. BOBBlTT
Dealer In Staple and Fancy
Groceries, Candies, To-
baCcos and Cigars.

In carefully compiled review of the
industries of Marion, prominent men
tion must be made of the business of
Mr.. c. a. Bobbitt, one of Marion's en-
terpriSlng and progressive citizens. He
carries futl line of staple and fancy
groceries and It is known fact that
there is no line of business carried ON
in any community that EMPLOYS more
of its talent than that of the crc,erv
business: And SO it is in the live ana
progressive tow nof Marion. this house
whose prosperity is a source of pride Ia
the people. Mr.. B,ohitt by his fsir
dealing and courteous treatment Of MI
has built mp line trd,l". which is CON
stantly growing ami extending.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

honey, while the equable climate OF our
short winters insure the successful
wintering Of colonies.
POULTRY.
The poultry business is yet in its in
fancy, but is steadily increasing IN mn
portance. and with the increased de
mand THAT markets of Charleston, ,.
c., and Cincinnati will offer when the
new railroad is completed, is destined TO
become a leading industry and prove re-
munerative to systematic effort. No
country con offer better facilities for the
successful operation of this branch OF
business than that found in Mcdowell
county. ,E.A
FRUITS.
Peaches grow to perfection on the
mountain sides, in well selected locali-
ties, exempt from spring frOstS and an
sure a yearly crop without failure. /
have several locations for sale, where
peaches have never been known to he
cut off by frost. They are above the
fog level.
Apples are a staple product, yearly
becoming of greater Importance. The
apples of Western North Carolina can
not be eXcellen anywhere. With very
small outlay OF money in the purchase
VI our tIlcdp ddlllS ibll OTcIldIu may We
set that will yield Of this fruit an album
dant increase, highly remuneratiye.
GRAPES.
Our lands are we'll and peculiarly
adapted to the successful culture of the
grape. They grow luXurantly and are
singularly free from rot and mildew upon
the hillsides.
BUILDING MATERIAL.
Our forests aoounT in ropar, yeiib"
pine and other building material. The
pine is generally used for building pur-
poses. Pine lumber can be delivered on
the spot at from 5000 to $1,000 per !, 900
feet Good sawed heart pine shingles at
$3.50 per !, 200 and shaved at $3.50 to
1913 per 1000.
At any point can be found "a superior
quality of red clay for making brick, or
they can be purchased at from $3.50 to
$500 per 1000 delivered on the spot.
Excellent limestone aboundS in the north
Catawba section, twelve miles from Ma
rion.
The Marion High School is an institu-
ton of learning, where Young men are
thoroughly prepared for any of the
higher colleges, and young ladies for any
OF the best seminaries This school can
not be surpassed by any in the State.
The school room is commodious brick
building of two stories, and has six
apartments appropriated to the various
purposes of properly conducting the
school.
Marion is rapidly building up and
pushing onward. Her substantial blocks
of business houses, contain everything
that can be perchased in any metropoli-
tan centers. Located in the midst of the
finest hardwood section, inthe world, the
town much necessarily become a manu-
featuring center She now has two ele-
CANT furniture factories, one novelty
shop and one rectifying and diStillery
concern. Her municipal government is
excellent, the offices being filled by
men of progressive ideas. She has
ample hotel facilities Taken in all its
phases. Marion, thriving, hustfing Ma
rion is bound to come to the front. Be
low will be found pen pictures of her live
and progressive citizens. Read them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
NEWTON HOSIERY MILL
d. ]. Carpenter, Proprietor.

This rapidly growing manufacturing
enterprise was incepted January LIST,
1890 The mill is a substantial three
story building, amply eommodious and
equipped with the latest and most inn
proved machinery They manufacture
ladies' and Misses hose and mems half
hose. all fast black. These goods are
sold all over the south. even as far as
Texas. and as far north as New York.
Employment is given to between forty
and fifty people.
Mr.. d. J. Carpenter, the wide-awake
and progressive proprietor of the mill
is North Carolinan by birth and first
saw the light Of day in Lincoln county.
He possesses fine business acumen.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A. u. SHUFORD
Treasurer Of Catawba County.

Treasurer Of Catawba County.
Was horn in this county in 1913. Ills
grandfather was among the first set
tiers of the county and his father Nj. &.
Shuford. was one of the well known
planters here Our subject attended Ca
tawha and Rutherford colleges for Il
brief period Mr.. Shuford has served
as a county commissioner for twenty
years. was magistrate, and was for
FIVE successive terms mayor of Newton.
He is a Mason. an eX-Confederate sol
der. and wide-awake, affable gentle
man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
]. w. HARDISTER.

This gentleman. regularly graduated
optician, established his business here
in 1881 He carries n full line of jew
elry, fine watches, clocks and eye glass
es. Repairing is made a speciality. His
trade and work extends all over Cataw-
ba and adjoining counties. He enjoys a
liberal patronage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

large trade is enjoyed and this is con-
stantly increasing with the flight of
time. Mr.. Abernethy is wide-awake
gentleman. who thoroughly believes in
Keeping abreast with the times, and
hence is considered one of Newton's
most substantial and solid men.