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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
w. H. FLOWERS.
Chief of FayetteviIIe's Popu-
lar and Efficient Po-
lice Force,

The well known gentleman whose name
captions this article was born in Wayne
county in 1913, but was reared III the
city he has the honor to represent today.
Mr.. Flowers is one of the progressive
men bent upon advancing the general IN
terest of Fayetteville and the section Of
which it forms the center.
He has always taken an active interest
in politics and is one of the most popu-
lar men in his city and section. He wields
great influence IN local and State
affairs. His personal worth aud
social manner are in keeping with his Pc,
htical strength and official ability. Mr.
Flowers was Il pilot on the Cape Fear
river from 1869 to 1880 during the busy
and palmy days Of river navigation. lie
is an engineer and as such was captain
and superintendent of the Cape Fear
Improvement company for five years. In
1887 he was made chief of the police de-
partment and has held the position ever
since and it is compliment to his popu-
larity which is but consequence of his
strict attention to duty and his polite
treatment Of those who have the fortune
of knowing him. He is an Odd Fellow
and Knight of Pythias, is a delegate
to nearly every Democratic convention
and is now ON the city executive com
mittee. ---kIliklK
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those who have come to the front by
reason of these attributes is James =.
MacRae, Jr., one of Fayetteville's most
prominent young attorneys. lie is
son of Judge James G. and FANNIE
CHinsdale) MacRae, and his ancestry
is numbered among the old and dis
tinguished families of the State.
Our subject was educated at Fay
etteville and then entered the Agrl-
cultural and Mechanical College at
Raleigh. In 1898 he matriculated at
the University of Nashville. During
the fall of 1897 he entered the law
school of the University of North
Carolina and during the February
term of the Supreme court in 1899
he was admitted to the bar, but was
not admitted until March of this year
on account of being under age. de
began active practice at Fayetteville,
making a speciality of bankruptcy law
and has succeeded in securing an eX-
cellent clientage.
Mr.. McRae is talented and accom-
plished gentleman, an able lawyer,
admired and esteemed by all who
know him. He is an ardent Democrat
and has always worked for the inter
est of his party. He is a member OF
the college Fraternity A. II. o., and is
a progressive, wide-awake citizen.
His comfortable and elegantly
equipped office is situated in the Hins-
dale building overlooking the Public
Square.
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UINIIl II "a
of excellence and among them George
Alexander Burns, sheriff, is probably
one of the best known men i'll the
State.
He was born in Alanance county,
this State, April list, 1859 In 1866 he
went to Randolph county and was
reared there. In March, 1877. he
made his advent into Fayetteville.
When but eighteen years Of age he
entered into politics and has rendered
excellent service TO his party.
He has served his city as a mem
Der of the board of aldermen from the
Fifth Ward, and made an excellent
record in that body. In 1883, February
9Th, he married Miss Mary r. Abern,
an accomplished and beautiful tlady
of Fayetteville, and this union has
blessed them with four bright children,
two boys and two girls.
During the last campaign, IN 1898,
made on the great issue Of white SUI
premacy," our subject received the
nomination for the schrievaiity Of
Cumberland county, rendered tnali'-
mo,lsly. After Il hot and vigorous
campaign, he was elected by good
majority. His record since holding
the position needs no commentator
from the writer's pen. 1t has been
characteristic of the man--np-fo- date
and always at the helm. Duty rs his
watchword, and upon that basis he
proposes to continue: never sweTvlng'
no matter how difficult or arduons
that duty may be.
In bolities he is a sterling Dem.
ocrat and has never voted any other
than the Democratic ticket He is n
member of the Knights of Pythias and
q member of the Catholic church
Mr.. Burns is engaged in the livery
business. which he incepted the 2lst
dav Of March, 1883. He has large
establishment and is now doing the
livery business of the town. Asa man
he is generous to a fault, as friend
he IS true as steel. He is thoroughly
progressive and is ever ready to put
forth his money! and time to do all
in his power to aid in building up his
town.
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HON. J. T. BYNUM,
Cumberland Couny's Progressive and Courte-
Gus Register Of Deeds A Man Whose
Friends are Legion.

Among the county officers of Cumbar
land county. none are better known or
more highly esteemed than John Thomas
Bynunl. the courteous and aceommoda-
ting Register Of Deeds. Plain and unas-
Stunning. he is liked and admired by all
with whom he comes into contact
Mr. Bynum was born in Cumberland
county and reared in Moore county. He
received his primary education at the
common schools, and upon attaining his
sixteenth year he entered the Carthage
High School. under Professor w, T.
Stewart, and attended that well known
Institution for three years, being pre-
pared for the freshman class for college
Subsequently he returned to Cumber-
land County, settling Mt Hope Mills.
where he ran the store for the Hone
Mills Manufacturing Company He
served as general manager of the store
For four years, resigning the position in
order to make the race for Register of
Deeds.
Mr.. Bynum at that period had been n
resident of the county only eight years.
The convention was the largest ever
held in the county and there We're five
aspirants for the nomination. Not
Al
plurality of votes cast on the first ballot
This not only demonstrated his great
popularity, but was Il compliment ac-
corded to but few, and his record in the
position needs no COMMUNICATION at the
hands of the writer 1t has been excel
lent and every detail is carefully looked
after and the affairs are in excellent
shape.
Aside from his position, Mr.. Bynum
finds time to devote to secret organiza-
tons He is Mason and an Odd Eel
low In 1874. Mr.. Bynum was married
to Miss Mary Alice Bailey, of Carriers
Mills, Moore County. This union has
leen blessed by seven children, one girl
and six boys.
In politics, Mr.. Bynum is an ardent
Democrat, who has always done all in
his power to aid his party to success.
He is member OF the Methodist Epis-
copal Church. South He is also mem
Der of the Chamber of Commerce and
takes all active interest in the building
up of Fayetteville and Cumberland
County. He is liked and admired by all
who know him as an honorable gentle
man and worthy official.
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JOHN G. SHAW.
Prominent Attorney Of the Old North State
and One of Fayettevle's Most Prom
inent Citizens.
inent Citizens.

1t is n subject of common remark that
those who follow the practice of law
form the most enlightened and influen
tiaI class Of citizens in all communities.
However, we leave this remark to be
passed upon by the judgment of each
reader, but we cite in this connection
the name of man who, although he has
gained State reputation as a lawyer
and represented his district in the halls
of national legislation. yet is a quiet
common sense, hard worker in his pro-
fesson. He is eminently wise man
and has held a large place in the public
life of North Carolina.
Mr. Shaw was born in Cumberland
County in 1856. and was educated in the
academic schools of his county. From
boyhood he was reared to independent
thinking and to habits of self reliance
1t is not strange that a life starting
under auspices so favorable for manly
development should have grown into
strong and hardy manhood that could
grapple with its stern realities undis-
mayed by disasters that would have APP
palIed others less enduring. His early
associates describe him as an amiable,
industrious and conscientious boy, en-
ploying in study the intervals of toll, and
devoting himself faithfully TO the obliga-
tions of duty.
He read law and was admitted to the
bar in 1887, and his success was assured
from the start BY careful and faithful
attention to duty his clientage grew and
he soon found himself with large and
growing practice. He has served as
county attorney for Cumberland, is at
torney for several corporations. In 1885,
he represented his county IN the Legisla-
ture and served as presidential elector in
1882
Mr.. Shaw represented his CongreSsion-
al district III Congress in 1894, and made
quite Il reputation He is an ardent
Democrat and takes great interest i'll the
success Of his party
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H. |. COOK ESQ,
A Member of Inc Fayetteville Bar and One q
the Most Prominent Lawyers in Eas-
tern North Carolina.

One OF North Carolina's most bril-
liant and nsing yunng men was bonn
IN hayettevllle IN loD4 and as one OF
the men upon whose shoulders grace
fully rests the hope and tutare VI the
Ola North State much is to be expect
ed He read law with Judge GEORGE
b. Strong, of Raleigh, and was licensed
in 1885 and Immediately began the
practice OF his chosen profession in
rayetteville, his native city. lie at
once took high place as an attorney
and eacn year SINCE mas witnessed an
increase in patronage and an augmen-
tation of hs general popularity. In
the fall Of $780, he was elected inem-
Der of the legislature from Cumber-
land county and served with distin2-
ton in that body, few men of which
made more reputation during the ses-
sion than he He speaks with an
ease, grace and fluency rarely eY-
celled and his speeches are fraught
with sprightly thoughts that never
fail to receive a careful hearing. lie
has since declined the nomination OF
his party for the legislature. In 1894
Cumberland county endorsed and sup
lorted him in the judicial convention
Ter solicitor of the Seventh judicial
District and in 1898 the endorsement
and support of his county for the
nomination of Judge of the Superior
Court of the Seventh judicial District
WIGS given him.
Mr.. Cook is attorney for the Fay
etteyille Real Estate Agency and
Building and Loan Association, one Of
the largest concerns of the kind. Is
also attorney for the Cape Fear River
Transportation Company and other
business concerns. He is a prominent
secret society man, being knight OF
Pythias and an Odd Fellow, OF which
he is the Noble Grand of the Cross
Creek Lodge No. 4, and has been elect
ed representative to the Grand Lodge
for five years He has been chairman
of the county Democratic executive
committee and takes a most active
part in every campaign, his services as
campaigner being much in demand.
He is now prominently spoken Of for
Presidential elector for the Third
Congressional district for 1900. Per
sonally Mr.. Cook is a polished gentle
man and has many friends in and out
of the profession.
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N. A. SINCLAIR.
One .. FayeJteyiAe LtaCulg Attor
neys.

One .. FayeaeYilhe'S L1lGLlg AttOr-
neys.
Eminence in any profession is only
OBTAINED 10y haru and conscientious
work, and tins TACT has been amply
demonstrated in the successful career
"a thc above named gentleman, Mr.
L.. A. Sinclair, one ol rayetteville's
leahng attorneys.
He was born III Cumberland county
in this State, March 18th, 1868, but
was reared in Robeson county. He
comes from an old and distinguished
family, his father, Dr. ID. Sinclair, liv-
ing in Robson county.
Our subject received his literary ed
ucation at the Laurinburg High
School and subsequently at the Uni
yersity of North Carolina. He read
law and was admitted to the bar Feb
ruary, 1888, beginning practice at
once at Fayetteville. Previous to be-
ing licensed, after leaving the Uni
yersity, he was superintendent of the
city schools, for a period of several
years, was chairman of the County
Board of Education and afterwards
was County Superintendent of Schools
for several terms.
LII 1000 llC MISS aug ltsld
North, a talented and accomplished
daughter of Joseph A. North, of Fay
etteville. In politics Mr.. Sinclair is "a
true blue" Democrat and has always
done all in his power to push his party
to success. He was member of the
State Democratic Executive Commit
tee from 1894 to 1896. During the SEES
sion of the Legislature in 1898, he was
elected a trustee of the State Univer-
sity and served in that capacity some
several years. He was County Attor-
ney for several years and made an
excellent record.
Mr.. Sinclair is a hard and earnest
worker and an able lawyer, very sue
cessful in his practice, which is con-
fined to civil cases. In manner he is
open, hearty and frank and he so de-
ports himself as to win the esteem and
popular approval of all classes of citi-
zens. He is so honest and sincere, so
kindly and sympathetic in his nature
that the people turn to him as their
champion and recognize in him n
friend.
As a citizen of Fayetteville he is
thoroughly alive to the needs and re-
quirements of the city, and is ever
ready and willing to devote his time
and means to build it up.
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FAYETTEVILLE MILITARY
ACADEMY.

The Fayetteville Military Academy
commends itself to those parents who de-
sire for their boys a school whose loca-
ton is easily accessible and yet rarely
edualled for healthfulness and beauty
of surroundings.
It's object is not only to give the boys
a thorough preparation for our best col
leges and technical schools, but also to
furnish a liberal training for boys not
contemplating further study in college or
university.
1t is the purpose to keep the Fayette-
vile Military Academy in the foremost
rank Of academies removed as far as
possible from one Of mere show and
superficial accomplishments. The most
painstaking care is exercised in fitting
young men not only to enter the higher
classes of our colleges and universities,
but for the practical duties Of life. The
mental is not cultivated at the expense
of the physical-the course aims to
strengthen and develop the mind, and
render the body healthy and graceful
by proper exercise.
The curriculum of study has been en-
arged, and hereafter pupils will be pre-
pared for any college or university, OF
the Government schools at West Point
and Annapolis.
1t is the aim, as far as possible, to COM
bine home and school life; every effort
is made to surround the boys with re-
iining influences and to train them TO
habits of purity and manliness, and to
gentlemanly department and agreeable
manners on the street and in the house,
as well as to make their social life joy
Gus and eleyating.
The freedom of its boys from bad
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habits and their uniformly correct be-
havior have been highly complimented
by those acquainted with the social and
moral life Of cadets. The spirit and dis
cipline OF the school cause the boys to
feel that the faculty are working for
their best interests, hence they are led
to work with them in unfolding the
rules.
Arrangements have been made with
several colleges and universities of Penn
sylvania, Virginia and North Carolina
to admit young men from this school on
certificate without examination.
FACULTY.
Capt. Charles A. Short, proprietor and
principal.
Dr. Samuel w. Murphy, A. NJ, head
master.
Capt H. l.. Murphy. commandant.
Prof. j. l.. Margrander, teacher of an
Gent and modern languages.
instruction is offered in four distinct
courses, as follows: Classical. Scien-
tiiic, English and Industrial. For cata-
logue and further information address
the principal.
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Just after the close of the war and when
General Robt. f.. Lee was president OF
the Institution. In 1868, when only six
teen years old he enlisted in Company
X, Eifty-first regiment, and was soon
promoted to Lieutenant of Company Il,
same regiment He served till the close
Of the war and was wounded i'll front of
Petersburg, June, 1864.
At5the close of the war he engaged III
the manufacture of buggies and car
riages in Fayetteville, which business Is
still in existence. He served two years
as County Commissioner of Cumberland
County some time ago, and has been an
alderman OF Fayetteville several times.
Mr. MeKethan was elected clerk OF the
Superior Court III the fab of 1898, and
has since attended to the duties OF the
office exhibiting that correctness of de-
tail. which is not only a characteristic
of his, but an attribute essential to HIM
who is capable Of making a useful or val
uatble Superior Court clerk.
He has certainly increased his popu-
larity in the position and given the best
satisfaction. both to the position and all
who have dealings with the court, and
it may be doubted that Cumberland
County can find a man better suited to
the duties Of the office.
Mr.. Mcclellan has always taken an
active part in the political, social and
business interests Of the people. He is
Il director in the Fayetteville Cotton
mills and was treasurer of the company
until elected clerk. and is also director
in the Bank of Fayetteville and of the
Fayetteville Real Estate Agency. He
comes from one of the oldest families in
the State, being revolutionary people on
both sides He is an ardent Democrat,
and personally most pleasant gentle
man to have dealings with.
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EDWARD r.. MacKETHAN.
Attorney-at-I.aw

Mr.. MacKethan is one OF Fayette-
vilie's best known attorneys. lie was
born there in 1860 at the old Cool
Spring place, where he still resides.
He graduated at the State Uaiver-
sity with degree of A. y. in 1897, and
in 1892 took his degree there as
Bachelor of Laws; began the practice
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A. A. M'KETTIAN,

Clerk of the Superior Court.
One of the best known men in Cumber-
land county, and one who lends weight
and influence to it's citizenship, was
born in Fayetteville February y, 1S47,
He was educated in the academic
schools Of the County and attended
Washington and Lee University one year
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
D. t. OATES, ESQ,
Attorney at Law and City Attorney OF
Fayetteville.

Attorney at Law and City Attorney or
Fayetteville.
One of the best known young lawyers
and most popular men in Eastern North
Carolina, was born in Sampson County,
January 10, 1868. After receiving
what education the academic schools of
his county afforded he finished his edu-
cation at the State University and at
Wake Forest College-at these schools
he made reputation as an earnest ana
conscientious worker showing much
originality and independent thinking in
all subjects investigated. Like great
many men who have achieved a name
and fame for themselves by relying sole
IL upon their own efforts, young Oates
made the most of his opportunities.
Upon leaving school he read law in the
office Of his present partner, Mr., f. t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
J. b. TROY,

Treasurer Cumberland County.
Mr.. Troy is one of Fayetteville's oldest
and best known citizens. He was born
in Randolph County, June u, 1927, and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
.LkIIIKIE
GEORGE ALEXANDER BURNS.

The Wide-Awake and Efficient Sheriff
of Cumberland County.
Cumberland county has one OF the
most efficient set of officers TO be
found in North Carolina. They, one
and all, strive for the highest point
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JAMES C. MacRAE, Jr.

One of Fayetteville's Popular Attor-
neys.
Success in any profession is due in
a large measure to the enterprise and
acumen of the individual. Among
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

main argument used in the Wade Hamp
ton campaign of 1876. 1t also cut no
small figure in the recent white suprenl-
acy campaign in this section.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-04-12
Parties going fishing who
would be well equipped with
tackle should see cur line.
We are headquarters,
Sale Davis Drug co,
THEY COME AND GO.

Mr.. /. e. Jennings is In the civ WIS.,
ltlng home tolBs and friends for a few
days. Mr. Jennings is one of the Oaw>
son boys who has done we'll abroad. and
now holds resp0nsl bic position with a
Mon,ezuma drug firm.
Mr.. W. B. Brannon, private secretary
to Judge Griggs, reached home Satur-
day from Washington. His duties kept
him at the capitol several weeks after
congress adjourned.
Mrs. j, Il. Martin and children lett
| MS morning for Terrell county to visit
the a ii y Of Mrs. ar ms father, Mir.
j, Il. Aelly.-BlekeIy Observer
Hon. O. B. Stevens was III the city
from saturday until Sunday Afternoon.
lie is making most efficient ana pOpu-
lar stale official,
MI Buck Daniel, one of Webster
county'o substantial citizens, spent suns
cay Ia the cisy with his daughter, MIS-.
j F. IL. Thomas.
sir Raymond Arthur has came over
trom oAellman and taken a p, sltIou III
,he store ot ms brother, Mr. X. l.. \ l.
tAur.
Sir. Pitt Baldwin, that clever and affa-
BILE gentleman who's eyerybody's friend,
Is III the city for few Gays.
Mr., Jim Walden, former popular
Dawsonlre, is down from Columbus re-
newng old acquaintance.
Messrs. l.. Il. RoSser Of Atlanta and
w. Z. WoruiI of Cuthbert were IN
Dawson Saturday.
Mayor w. b Cneatham returned
home Friday after e.eral days stag
ia Atlanta
Mr John 7. McLendon is down from
MiAedgelille circulating among his old
fuends.
Mr. j. r. Cochran came down from
Columbus and spent Sunday in tue Guy.
Mr. Z. T. Jordan spent several days Of
last week in Georgetown on business.
Mrs NJ. Y. Bradley of Coleman is Wis
iting the family of Mr.. E. b. Bridges.
Mrs. j. G.. Parks returned Saturday
from visit to friends in Cuthbert.
Miss Carrie Bush of Georgetown is the
guest of Mrs. j. I. MEG II.
Colonel l. 2. Cooke of Lee county was
in the ty yesterday.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-04-12
TRIED TO RESCUE A PRISONER
Marshal OyIsss Has an Exciting Time
With a Mob at Saaaer

Marshal IOyIsss Has an Exciting Time
with Mob ut sasser.
There was an exciting time in Sasser
Tor while Saturday afternoon, and a
serious ARRAY was narrowly averted.
Marshal Jim Loyless arrested one of
The hands employed at the turpentine
still near there for indecent conduct ON
the street, aud was in the act of carrying
the prisoner to the guard house when
fifteen or twenty of his comrades came
to his rescue for the purpose of taking
him from the officer.
Mr. Loyless coOlly held the priso0er
with one hand and with the other knock
ed three or tour of the leaders down with
his club. The other members of the
mob then withdrew, and there was no
further trouble.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-04-12
HOW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure,
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him peferctly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists
Toledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Gatarah Cure is taken internal.
ly, acting diretcly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Tesu-
monials sent free. Pric 75c. per bottle
Sold by all druggists.
Halls family Pills are the best.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-04-12
For DisxnissiOn.

Georgia, Terrell County. --Ordiary' S
Office, March 9th. 1892 Wash Sherman
administrator Of Isom Rump, deceased,
represents that he has fully discharged
the duties Of said trust AMI prays for let
tiers of dismission. This is therefore to
notify all persons concerned to show
cause, if any they can, on or before the
first Monday in June next why said adj
ministrator should not be discharged
from his said trust.
J. w. ROBERTS, Ordinary.