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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CEN TRE
BRICK
WAR c. HOUSE,
Wilson, North Carolina.
COzart, Washington & BObbitt, PrOprietOrS.

The Centre Brick Warehouse is justly regarded as the
largest OF its kind in the State and reputation for fair
and honest business methods the part Of its propetos
is pfovefblal.
The house was built in 1893 and since that period
has sold tobacco than any similar house in Eastern
North Carolina
The building is of BRICK Ioox26o feet in dimensions,
thus giving 10000 square feet for sasoom purposes Some
idea the business may be gained from the following
statement of sales; During the OF 10000 three
and three quarter million pounds Of tobacco solu
and is their expectation that this they will sell
least from four and half to FIVE million pounds of the
weed.
The individual members ofthe firm are live, wide
awake gentlemen, whose large experience in The bust.
ness gives them prestige.
Mr.. Z. H. Oozart has been engaged in tn business
nearly all his life, and boasts of experience of twelve
years. He is pleasant genial gentleman esteemed by
all who know him.
Mr.. T. NJ Washing on has been corrected with the
tobacco business fifteen years, and is keep sharp,
shIewd business and affabe pleasant gentleman
Mr.. s. NJ Bobbitt has some twelve or fourteen years
experience, ard, like his partners, exemplary cit
IN. He is well known in military ci css throughout
the State.
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PASCHALL, DAVIS, & co.
Founders and Machinists. Dealers in Machn-
cry and Supplies Of All Kinds.

This industry dates its original incep-
ton back fifteen years ago under the
name Of Paschall Brothers In 1898 it
became organized under its present
name. Messrs. Paschall, Davis 4 Com
pany have a splendidly equipped folin-
dry and machine shop and are always
prepared to do any class of work en-
braced under these heads.
They make speciality. of manufac-
turing Power Tobacco Screws, which
are sold to large stemmeries throughout
North and South Carolina and Virginia.
They also manufacture roller bearing
cotton press and cotton seed crusher,
which have a very large demand.
Ths house handles and sells Farquhar
Machinery, being general agents for that
concern. A large and prosperous bust
ness is enjoyed, which is constantly in
creasing under able and conservative
management.
The firm consists of b. G. Paschall,
w. ]. Davis and c. II. Winstead, all
live energetic men known for their inter
est in public matters. 1t may here be
remarked that anything purchased from
this firm is thoroughly guaranteed and
may be relied upon to be just as rep
resented. When in need of anything in
their line they would be pleased to have
you call before going elsewhere.
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COOPER, WATSON ( SHELBURNE
PROPRIETORS OF WATSON'S
WAREHOUSE
highest Market Prices at all Times and
Under All Circumstances.

Cooper" of the famous tobacco family
of that name is sufficient to recommend
him to the tobacco growers of this, or
for that matter any other section Of the
State. He is wide-awake, progressive
gentleman, who thoroughly understands
his business.
Mr.. X. III. Watson is one of the sue
cessful and prominent farmers of this
section. A gentleman of the strictest
integrity esteemed and admired by all
who know him. Mr. Watson is man
Of affairs, and is Il solid and substantial
citizen of this section.
Mr.. Silas Shelburne, late of Rich
mond, Virginia, was formerly proprietor
of Shelburne's well known warehouse
of that city. Mr.. Shelburne is thorough
" experienced in the tobacco business,
and adds weight and dignity to the bust
ness.
1t may be said that these gentlemen
have built up their business by using
such methods that succeed in spite of all
obstacles, namely, grit, determination
and honesty of purpose. They are cour-
teous to their patrons and always do all
in their power to accommodate them.
As a factor in the tobacco world Of
Wilson they ARE entitled to more than
ordinary mention for the push and enter
prise they have displayed in making Will
son one of the greatest markets in the
world.
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wooDARD BROTHERS TOBACCO WAREHOUSE.

stimulated the growth and cultivation
of tobacco in Wilson and adjoining
counties. Mesrs. w. r. and ID. Wood
ard are purely and simply warehouse
men. They have no interest of their
own to subserye that may, by any pos
sibility, clash against the interests of
their consignors. They take a very
natural and business-like view of the
situation. They in effect say: Bring
MS your tobacco. Bring it in as good
order as you can, and so far as floor
handling is concerned we will look out
for that. We will secure you as big
prices as we can, and it is to our in
terest to do so. for the more you can
get for your tobacco the larger our COM
missions"
That after all, is the sensible, bust
ness-Iike view of the situation. The
farmer wants all he can get and there
is no disputing the fact that he earns
it all. The warehousemen are actuated
BY similar feeling, but there is this
difference. the prices paid to the farmer
depend upon the quality of the leaf and
the demand that ts-practically
these are the only limits to prices; and
on the other hand the warehouseman
is limited to a fixed scale of commits
sions, so there is a unity of interest.
They have secured the services Of
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The Woodland warehouse is one of the
largest and most conveniently equip
ped in the State. It's builders recog-
nized the needs of buyers and sellers
alike they appreciate what the modern
tobacco trade required, and in the con-
struetion and arrangement Of the
"Woodard" they embodied those princ
pies which experience and observation
had demonstrated to be requisite.
Mr.. j w. Harrison is one Of the best
auctioneers IN the United States md he
is ably assisted by Mr. Frank Watkins.
The outside interests of the firm are
represented by Mr. Charles Meadows,
who is acknowledged to be the finest
tobacco drummer in America.
Mr. r.. w. Mcfarland head book
keeper, is a thorough master of ac-
counts and is acknowledged to be one
of the finest book-keepers in the State.
One great element of the success of
this tobacco warehouse is the degree
of confidence the proprietors have Gre
ated among the farmers by carefully
looking after their interest. They are
reliable and prompt and possess that
element called business snap" COM
bined with good judgment, and such is
the class Of men who must be relied
upon to still further build up the great
tobacco interest of the State.
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foreman of the Wilson Fire Department
He is a Mason, a member of the knights
of Pythias and the Royal Arcanum.
In 1897 the present handsome and ccm-
modious building was erected on the cor
ner of Nash and Tarboro streets. This
is a two-story brick structure, 25x69 feet
in dimensions and was built especially
for the business. The floor is handsome
III tiled while the appointments are truly
superb. In the stock will be found a
complete line of fresh drugs, chemicals,
proprietary remedies of repute and all
the standard family remedies, toilet arti-
cles, perfumery, stationery and all drug
gists sundries of every nature. A special
ty is made Of the prescription depart
ment physicians prescriptions being
compounded IN an exact manner from iii ;
Durest drugs and chemicals at a mod
crate rate. A handsome soda fountain is
ever ready to dispense cool and refreshing
drinks during the heated term Mr.. j..
w. Lucas, graduated pharmacist and
one o. the best in the State, has charge
of the prescription department. He has
been with the house for the past fifteen
years.
Mr. Nadal enjoys very large business.
due not alone to reliable service rendered
and the excellent stock of goods carried,
but likewise to the energy, sagacity and
hustling ability of the young proprietor.
The house is justly regarded as one of
the most reliable in the State.
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inally established in 1868 by the lamehted
Il. NJ. Nada9, father of the present wide
awake and progressive proprietor
Major E. NJ Nadal was one of the best
known and able pharmacists in the State,
and ranked among the leaders of his pro-
fession in the South. He was a man uni
versally esteemed and admired for his
many excellent qualities. He was man
of affairs, and was one of the instigators
and originators of the North Carolina
Board of Pharmacy. He was the or,
ganizer and first President of the State
Pharmaceutical Association He was also
the protector of the Wilson loan and
Home Association. In military matters he
was equally prominent, and at the time
of his death was a major in the Second
North Carolina Regiment. He was like
wise prominent in Masonry and was the
representative of the knights Of Honor
at. New York in 1893 and again in 1886,
having been reelected to the conclaye at
Louisville. Kentucky. He was a man of
profound learning and great breadth and
hberality. He died in 1896 mourned by
thousands all over the State.
He was succeeded in business by his
son, Mr.. e. II. Nadal This gentleman
was born at Wilson and was educated
there. Early in life, he began the study
of pharmacy under his father, and in
1893 he attended the Maryland College
of Pharmacy, at Baltimore, graduating
from that institution in 1896 Mr.. Nadal
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R. P WATSON ( Co J. C. HADLEY & CO. W0ODARD WAREHOUSE
Leaf Tobacco Commission
Merchants.
Orders Solicited for Leaf and Strips. A Large
and MagniAcenty Equipped Stemmery'
Cable Address WATSON"

The above business was founded in
1895 by r. 2. Watson, of Wilson, and
the the j. z. Taylor & Co., of Hender-
son, n. c., Mr.. Watson being the resi-
dent manager The stenmery is locat-
ed in the eastern part of the town, fac
ing the freight depot and two buildings
are used in the conduct of the business.
The main building is 50x150 feet, four
stories high. The other building is
also q four-story structure 40xS0 feet.
After the inception of the business its
large increase necessitated the erection
of the latter building.
The combined capacity is two million
pounds of tobacco annually. Export
ing constitutes the chief business of the
firm. The plant is equipped with all
modern c0nveniences and appliances,
having the latest improved Textile Drye2
and Orderer. The growth of this i'm
mense business was not a question of
a day, but it has been steady and grad
ual until it has become a power in the
tobacco world of the State.
Mr.. Watson, the resident manager,
was born and reared in WarTCnt0n and
after receiving the usual training, fin
ished his education at Wake Forest
College. He was connected with the j.
7. Taylor & Co., of Henderson, for
many years and IN 1855 established the
present business. He is chairman If
the sales committee of Wilson. Tie has
done great deal to advertise and
make popular the tobacco markets Of
North Carolina.
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BLOUNT AND WINSTEAD
A Successful Business Con-
Quoted by HustIing
Men.

This firm carries an elegant line of la
dies nd mems furnishings, dress goods,
shoes, hats, etc.
1he firm is a new one, and was started
in 1898 by two native Wilsonians.
At that time the business only occu-
pied one-half of the present commodi-
Gus quarters. The business in the last
year has grown to such an extent that
the whole Of the largest salesroom on the
first floor is now occupied by this firm,
and the business is still growing.
These gentlemen by push, ENTERPRISE
and close attention TO business have
placed themselves among the first ranks
Of Wilson'S business men. Messrs.
Blount & Winstead are clever and cour-
teous gentlemen, and undoubtedly have
the best wishes of the people Of Wilson.
There is nothing that succeeds like
success"
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]. AND D. GTTINGER.
The Leaders in Their Line. Progressive Men
Who do all inITheir Power to Advance
the interests of the Community.

These gentlemen carry an up-to-date
line of wearing apparel and house furn-
fishing goods. The firm was established
here in 1882, the senior member having
resided here since 1869 BY integrity they
have won the confidence of the entire
community, and now rank mong the lar
gest business houses in Eastern North
Carolina. They occupy three
handsome two-story brick build
ings. and having resident buyer
in New York, these are at all times
stocked with the freshest and most sea-
sonable merchandise. Their large pat
ronage is drawn from the town, country
and several adjacent counties, in add
ton to which they have fully equipped
mail order department. No firm in Will
son is held in higher esteem than that
of j. & ID. Oettinger.
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thoroughly equipped with all modern ap-
pIiances, and has a capacity Of two mil
lion pounds per annum. The business is
chiefly export.
Mr. w J. Boykin is a Virginian but
has resided in Wilson six years. lie is
thoroughly experienced in the tobacco
business, having been engaged in it since
1870. Mr.. II. b. Whitehead was born
and raised in Wilson and is one Of its
NOSE enterprising young business men,
and has been III the tobacco business
since 1897 Under the liberal yet conser-
yative management their business Is an
nually increasing and the firm has al
ready acquired the reputation as leading
factors in the tobacco market Of Eastern
North Carolina.
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S. w. vENABLE, JR. & CO.
THIS FIRM HANDLES ONE MILLION POUNDS
OF TOBACCO YEARLY.
A Specially is Made Of Strips and Scraps on
Order and Contract.

This business was founded FIVE years
ago, and has been in successful operation
since that period. The stemmery is To-
Gated on the corner of Pine and keenan,
streets and is thoroughly up-to-date in
its equipments for artificial or natural
drying and ordering The firm handles
annually 100000 or more pounds for
leaf export or domestic use. A speciality
is made of strips and scraps on order
and contract.
Mr.. s. w. Venable, Jr Is a native of
Danville, Virginia, where he was reared
in the business. He is regarded as one
Of the most expert leaf tobacco men
in the State. He is a member of the
local Board Of Trade, and is doing a
fine business. Mr.. Venable is a pleas
ant. genial gentleman and a man of
broad gagged ideas, whose friends in
this section are legion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
WILSON'S ICE HOUSE.
THE'FlRM is COMPOSED OF J. B. BASS
AND ]. r. FARMER.
10 Supply the City Trade they Keep Constant
ly muse Two Wagons.

The ice supply of Wilson is carefully
looked after by the above firm which be-
gan business in 1896. They are prepared
to fill orders, large or small, on the short
est possible notice. TO supply the city
trade two wagons are kept constantly
in use The headquarters are centrally
located on Goldsboro street, and may
be communicated with by phone. The
firm is composed of Messrs. ]. r. Bass
and j. f. Farmer, two of Wilson'S most
enterprising citizens.
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One Of Wilson Countys Largest and Most
Representative Firms. The Business
Was Established in 1880.
And has had Most Pfospe GUS and Successful
Career. Business Extends all Over
Wilson and Adjoining Ceun-
ties. Fertilizers a
Specially.

In all cities there is some one business
house that stands out prominently as
a representative establishment and by
which the character and stability Of
the place as a business point may be
Judged. In Wilson the above house
hears this distinction both on account
Of the extent of it's transactions and the
quality and quantity of goods sold.
The business was established as far
hack as 1880 since which time its busl-
ness has been annually extended and
sales increased The store is an ele-
CANT brick structure specially designed
and arranged for the transaction of the
large business.
a full line Of general merchandise is
carried and in fact everything usually
found in a modern and up-to-date estab-
Hshment. Fertilizers are made a spe-
cialty. Mr.. j. G. Hadley, the senior
member of the firm, was born and
raised in Wilson and probably no man
in the county has a more thorough or
better acquaintance than he. He is a
thorough business man and is known far
and wide for his high commercial in
tegritv. Mr.. George w. Common is a
native of Wilson county and graduate
of the University of North Carolina.
He was principal Of the Goldsboro
graded schools and later superintendent
of the Wilson graded schools. He read
law and was admitted to the bar in the
spring of 1899. He is a fine business
man and is fast gaining an enviable rep
utation as lawyer.
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CARTER AND WHITEHEAD
ONE OF WILSON'S GREAT LEAF TOBACCO
FIRMS.
They Occupy Large and Commodious Bull
ding Four Sturies High.

One of the great firms engaged in the
leaf tobacco business at this thriving CEN
ter is the wide-awake and progressive
house of Carter & Whitehead, successors
to w. NJ Carter Tobacco Company,
which had been established for ten years.
They occupy a large and commodious
building, four stories in height, 40x100
feet in dimensions. They have a com
plete up-to-date stemmery and are doing
a fine business.
The individual members of the firm
w. M. Carter and III. G. Whitehead are
both experienced men and are live, up-to-
date citizens who are ever ready to do all
in their power to push Wilson to the
front. In their commercial relations they
are known to be the most honorable and
upright, hence the large success they en-
joy.
May their success be continuous, IS the
ardent and sincere wish of the writer.
A womans idea of bravery is crossing
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This Business Was Originally Founded by
the Late E. NJ. Nadal in 1868.
1t Has Prospered Flourished and Grown Occupies Large
and Handsome Quarters and Handles Stock
That Is Truly Metropolitan.

like his father, has played PROMINENT
part in the military affairs of the State,
He became member of the organization
in 1892 and now fills the position OF
Quartermaster Of the regiment, on the
staff, with rank of Captain. Mr.. MADAM
is considered one of Wilson'S leading
business men. He is a stakeholder in
the hlnsey Institute, and the Assistant
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IKIEEK J 1 Il

No branch of professional industry is
of more Importance to the welfare Of a
community than the retail drug business,
and one of the Oldest and most reliable
drug stores in Eastern North Carolina
eligibly located on the main thorough
fare, is the house of Mr.. Il. Il. Nadal.
This mammoth establishment was orig
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The Pioneer Tobacco Warehouse of Wilson
and One of the Largest and Most Con
veniently Equipped in the State.
w. F. AND D. WOODARD
Are the Enerprising Propretors Who Have Done Great
Deal to Advance the Tobacco Interest of Wilson
and Eastern North Carolina

trained and responsible employees; their
warehouse is well arranged and CON
veniently located; farmers visiting it
will find every accommodation and no
pains will be spared by the auctioneer,
the clerks-by any one of all the employ
ees, in brief-to extend cordial, hear
ty welcome and to cooperate in obtain
ing the best pecuniary results for every
patron Of the warehouse.
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In 1890 the above warehouse was
opened for the sale of leaf tobacco and
the first sale occurred in September of
that year and since that time nothing
but gratifying reports Of the enterprise
of the firm have been heard. The gen.
tlemen concerned in this work are w.
f. Woodland and d. Woodland, and their
liberal and energetic action has greatly
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BOYKlN AND WHITEHEAD
OPERATE A COMMODl0US AND MODERN
STEMMERY,
They have Steadily Increased Their Business
and Acquired Reputation as
Leading Factors.

This business was originally establish
ed by w. j Boykin & Company and
passed to the hands of the present pro
prietors in 1899. The stemmery is adj
mirably located on Barnes and Mills
streets, and the building is a large, COM
modious and well arranged structure,
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Their Motto /:

Few warehouses in Eastern North
Carolina are better known than the Wat
son warehouse, incepted August, 1896,
and conducted by Messrs. Cooper, Wat
son e. Shelburne, expert tobacco men.
The house is very large and substan-
tial building, having a floor space or
2,100 feet for sales room purposes.
They sell for domestic and export use
and have unsurpassed facilities for ham
ding the business. Their standing as
a factor in the tobacco business of this
section can be seen from glance at
the following table Of their sales
1896 ............ 2, Isl. 900 pounds.
1897 .......... 2 456, 900 pounds.
1898 ...........3,1 74,000 pounds.
During the year 1899 the firm expects
to sell fully 100000 pounds. The busi-
ness has been a continuous increase. 1t
must be remembered that with five
houses running such a great record was
made during 1898 The firm have the
finest auctioneer in the South, in the per-
son of Mr.. A. o. Davis, gentleman
well and favorably known all over the
State.
The personnel of the firm is as fol-
lows: l.. Il. Cooper is son of j. O..
Cooper (dieceased). very prominent
man of affairs, and banker of Oxford,
this State. Mr.. Cooper was born and
reared at Oxford. To say that he is a
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ESTABLISHED IN 1863.
THE WAINWRIGHT AGRICULTURAL lMPLE-
MENT HOUSE
Mr.. Geo. H Wainwright, One Of Wilson'S Most

Progressive Citizens. Is its Proprietor.
This business, which is one of the most
successful of its kind in the State, was
established in 1868 by Mr.. II. A. Vain
wright, brother of the present proprie-
tor. The building is 70x100 feet and is
in every way adapted to the large bust
ness. A speciality is made I'm the manu-
facture of agricultural implements which
are sold all over Eastern North Carolina.
a general foundry and woodshop bust
ness is also conducted.
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A woman's idea of bravery is crossing
field in which a COW is grazing.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-05-25
GOVERNOR LOST HIS SUIT
Had Proposition in the Case Of Mil
Ter Against the Black Estate.

Governor Stanley lost his suit, mention
Of which was made in yesterday morning 5
Eagle. But he and Mr.. BaIderstOn had a
hard proposition on their hands, besides
two very able lawyers to handle the OPP
posing side. A great deal of favorable
comment was heard yesterday in regard
to the mastery manner in which the
plaintiffs case was handed by Attorney
Shattuck Of this city, who had charge Of
the case, being assisted by ex-COngress-
man Lane of Illinois. Mr. Shattuck sprung
a surprise on Governor Stanley and Judge
Balderston when he introduced some rec
ords from the Illinois courts, in which this
same case had been decided when the de-
PENDANTS in this action were the plaintiffs
in the Illinois courts. Each contention Of
the opposing counsel was answered by Mr.
Shattuck and backed by law. He had his
case so well in hand that at the concIu-
sion of the trial Judge Dale said there was
no evidence on the part of the defendants,
and the jury was ordered to render the
verdict for the plaintiff without retiring
for consultation, and they did so in the
following verdict:
amos Miller vs. Mary 2. Mackay. for
merly Mrs. Mary Black; Margaret A. Tay-
Tor and Grace ]. Nevins, formerly Grace
J. Johnston. as executors Of the last will
and testament Of Robert Black. deceased:
We, the jury impaneled in the above en-
titled cause, find for the plaintiff and
against the defendants. and place the
amount due said plaintiff at S1,3S5."