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

The progress and advancement of any
section Of the State is gagged by the
character of its bar. And from Eastern
North Carolina have sprung some of the
most noted men the State has ever pro-
duced: men who have won fame and
honor before the people of our nation by
their daring and heroic deeds on the bat
tie field of war and by their eloquence
Of craftsmanship in the halls of Con-
gress and State. And gentleman of
Eastern North Carolina who is a promi-
nent representative Of the bar of Eliza
beth City is the self-made man whose
name captions this article, and who is
accredited with being the best known
attorney of that entire section. Hon.
Edwin f. Aydlett is a North Carolinian
by birth, having been born in Camden
county May II, 1857, and is the second
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
TILE SOCIETY

is based upon broad platform
and admits Of sut few distinctions.
It Is refined frank and cordial.
There we find the broad and liberal
forces Of cosmopolitan, progressive,
new ard united social order that
knows no North and South, foes to all
stiff conyentionalities Of social life,
and a true and hearty welcome is eX-
tended to all good men under heavens
broad dome who will go there to help
build up the city.
The warm-hearted generosity, intel
ligence. morality and hospitality add
the browning attraction to Elizabet'1
CITY as a place for those in search OF
homes surrounded by home comforts,
and i'm these particulars that grand
old community stands Unchallenged.
Being DESTROYS Of posting parties re-
garding that magnificent country-its
surroundings, society, climate, water,
lands, timber, minerals, etc, we have
written the above setting forth IN
brief and concise manner few Of the
many advantages with which the
country is blessed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

A PROMINENT ATTORNEY OF
son of Abner Aydlett, who was for a
period of ave years sheriff of that county
His mothers maiden name was Miss
Lamb, both Of his parents being natives
Of Camden county, but now are number,
cd among the most respected citizens OF
Elizabeth City. Our subject, Edwin r.
Aydlett. received an excellent education,
the rudiments of which were obtained
by attendance at private schools of Cam
den and Sawyer's Creek Academy, and
subsequently at the well-known edu-
cational institution of Wake Forest Col
lege, from which he graduated with high
honors in June, 1879, taking the degree
of A. NJ. After graduation he return
ed to his home in Camden county and
desiring to become a disciple of Black
stone. he began the study of law under
Hon. j. T. Whedbee of that place, and
subsequently under Judge Strong, Of
Raleigh, who at that time was conduct
ing a law school at the Capital. On
January 4, 1881 he was admitted to the
bar by the Supreme Court, and ut once
began the active practice of his chosen
profession at Camden, where he contin-
ned until November 1881, when he
formed a eopartnership with Hon. G. W.
Grandy. and removed to Elizabeth City,
and which partnership existed for Il
period of thirteen years, and since that
time our subject has practiced alone
and now enjoys the distinction of being
one of the leading lawyers of that entire
section, and one who has a large and
lucrative clientage. His Offices are lo-
Gated in q very desirable and prominent
place, being rooms one and two over the
First National Bank. His practice,
which is very large, extends through
out all the courts. from the Superior to
the Supreme and United States courts,
and as nm attorney he has been very
successful.
In politics he is of the true blue stripe
Democracy, and an ardent one indeed.
He has never sought political prefer
sment, but rather declined the nomination
for any office, as he believes that to be
a successful lawyer you must stick to
your profession. As citizen of the
town he makes an excellent one, and
always does all in his power to forward
the growth of his adopted city, and be-
lieyes that Elizabeth City is but entering
upon her era Of greatness, and that ere
long she will be numbered among the
largest cities of the Old North State
and one whose manufacturing enter
prises will sell their products in all parts
Of the civilized world. He has served
the people as alderman of the town and
also as city attorney.
Mr.. Aydlett is a large property holder
in the city, and is the possessor of a nice
farm located near the town Of some 400
acres which he deyotes to trucking IN
terests. He is a stakeholder in several
of the corporations operating there, and
is president of the Improvement Com
pany, which is one of the most success
ful companies operating in Eastern
North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.

The genius Of man has added to ma
lures gifts. and Elizabeth City, where
the bright sunshine Of the day is mel
lowed by the shade Of trees transplanted
by the hand of man. is also Illuminated
at night by brilliant electric currents,
giving to the forest like thoroughfare
an aspect of romance and picturesque
ness that lends enchantment to the scene
Overhead bright lights and wavering
tre6F are seen on every side; under foot
smooth. we'll kept streets and sidewalks
extend in all directions from the city's
centre. showing every where the signs
Of industry and prosperity.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
One of the Best Known Attorneys of Eastern
North Carolina, Practicing at Elizabeth
City and Who Represents Client
age Extending Over that Section.
A Gentleman Who is Alone Responsible for his Present
High Standing at the Bar. Stakeholder in Many
of the Leading Business Enterprises ofthe
Town Suit of Offices Over the
First National Bank

In December, 1888 Mr.. Aydlett was
married to Miss Briggs, one of Raleigh $
most accomplished daughters. He has
four children, and resides in one of the
most beautiful places on Main street,
where he and his good wife dispense a
most delightful hospitality. which Is so
characteristic Of that fair city.
Mr. Aydlett is a member of the Baptist
church, trustee of Wake Forest Col
legc of c. i. +. Institute, of the Attain
tic Collegiate Institute, and a gentleman
whose future is teeming with great pros
perty. and it is the wish of his many
friends and the writer that he may live
to ripe old age, and when age has
silvcrcd his locks and bent his form
that his prosperity and happiness may
then be at its browning point and con-
tinue forever
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
ALBENIARIE FISH co.
The Largest and Most Complete Whole
sale Fish Business Under One Man
agement in the Southern States.

'Ihe Largest ana hOSJ NphipiStS " hoAS
sale Fish Business Under One Man
agement in the Southern States.
As the American nation has become
The great food supplier Of the civilized
world the important industry of fishing
has been developed to correspondence
wide extent and the produce of the sea
has naturally found Il prominent place
in her great trade.
And as Elizabeth City is the Metropo-
lis for the fish industry Of North Caro-
lima we naturally must make few re-
marks as to the largest concern of tins
character under one management located
in the Southern States. The Albemarle
Fish Company was iucepted in 1896 with
ample capital, facilities and man OF
experience at the head TO successfully
conduct the business and make 1T the
success that it has proven. 1T Is located
at Elizabeth City where they have SUI
periOr advantages over any other place
in the United States for securing the
largest and greatest variety Of fresh ana
saH water fish. They have all neces-
sarv equipment for the catching Of fish
and handle more fish than any other
concern of similar character III the
South. as the sounds Of that section are
in the midst Of one Of the greateSt her
ring and shad fish belts Of the Southern
States. Orders are received by mail ana
by wire and all receive their prompt
attention The shipment Of fish is made
bv express and the connections to all
parts of the United States are such that
they can be delivered TO any point on
very short notice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
FISHERMAN AND FARMER. ="
a. II. Mitchell, Editor.

This well known and popular Demo-
cratic newspaper Of Eastern North
Carolina was established in 1886 at
Edeuton, North Carolina by the pres
emit editor, who removed his we'll
equipped plant to Elizabeth City three
years ago.
The Fisherman and Farmer is a
four page Of eight columns each, and
is home print throughout The circu-
latiOn is extensive and covers the en-
tire section Of Eastern North Carolina.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CRYSTAL ICE AND COAL co.
Flora and Brockett Proprietors-W. ~
Dunstan, Manager.


Dunstan, Manager
There is probably no branch Of trade
more important in its relations, inilu-
ence and bearing upon the commerce OF
a city than that Of the ice and coal bus
mess. 1t is extensive in its influence, be-
cause there is no other branch-no indus
triad or mechanical pursuit, profession or
artistic ayocation that is not more or less
dependent upon the ice and coal business
in some of its manifold ramifications.
And prominent among the enterprises of
Eastern Carolina WHICH manufacture ice
and deal extensively in the coal trade is
the ONE mentioned in the caption of this
article. Its establishment was in 1897
and the ice plant has a capacity of 20
tons OF ice per day which is shipped
throughout Eastern Carolina and Nir-
ginia as its location on the PaSquotank
river and near the Norfolk and Southern
depot with a side track of that road rum
ming in the yard the shipping facilities
are excellent. The crystal Ice and Coal
Company is one Of the highest rated
establishments of Elizabeth City and the
principal portion of that IS due to the eX-
cellent management il has under Mr.. W.
II. Dunstan is a gentlemaTr who is
an example of what can be obtained
by industry close attention to business
and a man of genial and affable man
ners we take pride in placing him among
Slizabeth City's most popular and enter
priSing citizens.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
NO REASON AZ AL.

Durham Herald.
If there is no better reason why tne
Democratic party should fCrsake free
silver than the fact thut the narEy sur
fered defeat ut the last general aIecuon,
there is no reason at all. II the party
had had no more faith in its. platforms
i'm the past, it would have won few
victories. A.EaIAl
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
ELIZABETH CITY HAS AT PRES
ENT.


Six saw and planning mills.
Two single mills.
One ice plant.
Naval reserves.
One iron and machine works.
One cotton mill.
Fire Department.
Two extensive fish companies.
An electric light plant
A chartered street railway.
Buggy and carriage I anafactory
Three marine railways.
An architect.
Two banks.
Numerous stores.
An able and distinguished bar.
Eight good physicians.
Likewise three dentists.
Four drug stores.
Several wholesale establishments.
Two hotels.
Progressive city officials.
Dutiful county officers.
a photograph gallery.
Transportation facilities.
Good schools.
Excellent churches.
And hospitable people.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

We ask all persons, whether contem-
plating a visit or permanent settle
ment. to read carefully what we have
written. and if you are then DESTROYS
of learning more, write to any of the
persons referred to in this article and all
ascerainable information will be care
fully given.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
STORES.

The stores are up-to-date in every re-
spect, carry large stocks, which are
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
MANUFACTURERS.

There is music in the air. 1t is the
music of business! Manufactures
are surer of proper encouragement
than ever before. Manufacturers OF
textile fabrics, of steamboats, and rail-
way supplies, of furniture and house
hold goods. and of the many ltt'e
odds and ends to meet the multlaar-
GUS wants of domestic consumption
and for foreign expectation manu-
factories of all sorts are needed, ana
are cordially welcomed. Capital is
abundant bank rates are favorable,
property is offered at reasonable fig
ures, and for manufacturing sites can
be had free with the location on the
river and the railroad, and these and
many other inducements ar: held Wlt
to manufacturers elsewhere The
outside world will soon see that the
people are thoroughly awake to the
new condition of affairs. and that
there is some snap" and vim aud en-
Grey left among them.
There is no better place in the
South for manufactures: no better or
more favorable market for the distri-
button, sale and production of manu-
featured goods: no more advantageous
point for the receipt of raw materials;
no place where property can be 81
cured cheaper; no place where work
men can more economically support
themselves and families. In short,
there is ample room here for countless
manufactures of all kinds. And sites
for them can be had free Of charge
on the north side of the town where
the Norfolk and Southern crosscs the
river and where labor can be oHtuiret
cheap from that section; also number
less other tracts one of $50 acres and
through which the proposed new rail
road will pass. Here site with plenty
Of room will be given free to manu-
featuring enterprises who will c@-
tablish at Elizabeth City The partic-
ulars by which they can be obtained
will gladly be made known by adj
dressing any of the real estate men
OF the town, among which | mention
Il. r. Lamb, A. G. Hatherway and G..
w. Hollowell.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Faint heart often wins fair lady-with
n little artful assistance ON her part.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

When one woman compliments another
she says Shes awfully clever, but
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-08-04
Will Build NOrthWard.

The p. & /. N. railroad officials
report that the road will be pushed
to Grangeville as rapidly as possi-
BILE. When this is done there will
be no more hot and dusty rides to
Lewiston, Moscow and Spokane.
The building of this line will have
a tendency to more closely cement
north with south Idaho. All travel
from the east, Denver, Salt Lake
and Spokane, as well as from Sc
attic and Tacoma will undoubtedly
go over the Salmon river road.
The lumber, ties and cordwood
along the route of this railroad will
alone be a paying proposition, to
say nothing of the cattle, wool,
mining and agricultural products
lying along and tributary to this
line. Then there is the scenic fea-
lures and the abundance of fish and
game that will make it a popular
route, and it has before it indeed a
great future. The whole country
is the greatest undeveloped section
in our land, and only needs the in
PRODUCTION of capital and muscle to
open up new empire Of wealth,
which at the present time is prac-
tically unknown to the outside
world.
General Manager Shelby of the
7. & l. N. has announced that the
company has just bought engine
$40 from the Oregon Short Line.
Cars are also being secured from
the same company, but four new
coaches have been secured in the
east. The track is laid Is miles
out from Weiser, and grading COM
pleted for 40 miles. The 1O2 miles
contracted for will be ready by Jan.
uary 1st. The road will commence
to operate as soon as the track is
laid 40 miles from Weiser, which
may be done in six weeks.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-08-04
TERRIBLE THUNDFR STORM
Mrs. Simmons Struck, and Balls Of Fifa
Flying Around.

FROM Monuay y uaily.
The thunder storm Saturday
night was the scvcrcst that has Wis
tied Grangcville for many years.
The record of injuries is only just
beginning to be made known. Mrs.
T.. b. Simmons was riding from
Grangcville to Mt. Idaho Saturday
night in company with Mr.. Sim
mons and Mr.. Brown. The horse
Mrs. Simmons was riding was
struck by lightning and was SO
badly injured that it screamed
an occurrence that is common
enough on the battlefield but very
scarce elsewhere. Mrs. Simmons
was badly burned on the side of the
face and body, and is now in bed
at Mt. Idaho suffering from severe
nervous prostration.
A bolt was seen to strike between
the O'Kane and Bonebrake resi-
dences. Judge Bonebrake ran out
on hearing the crash, but could not
discover where the lightning had
struck. The warehouse in that
vicinity with Il corrugated roof was
heard to rattle as though struck
but no damage was discoverablc.
Mr.. Baker, of the Golden Rule
store, was on his way home wher
he saw a ball of fire fall in about
the same locality indicated. HI
heard a report and a crash before
the clap of thupder arrived in thu
wake of the flash.
A lady employed in the Bargain
store, it is stated, was blinded th'
same evening by a flash aud ha'
not yet fully recovered the use O
her eyes.
| A brother of Dick higgins wal
riding into Grangeville from th'
Salmon river when the storm over
took him. His horse was strucl
and killed, forcing higgins to wall
into town. Fortunately he hat
only about mile to go.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-08-04
Another Law. Firm.

j. T. Hinkle, of Pendleton, Or. !,
is in tale city. His law partner,
ID. ". Bailey, Portland, is expect
ed here today. Bailey & Hinkle
will open an Office in Grangeville
at onee and do a general law prac-
tice. Mr.. Bailey is one of the old
est and perhaps ablest lawyers of
the Oregon bar. Mr.. Hinkle is a
young attorney with an exception
ally brilliant record in the Oregon
and Washington courts. The new
firm will no doubt prove most
creditable acquisition 10 the already
strong and able bar of Idaho
county. :. An Office is not yet de-
cided on, but If a suitable one can
not be obtained a tent will be util-
lied until an Office can be built.
Mr.. Hinkle says the future OF
Idaho county is assured and that
il every mine in the county were
a blowout yet would the agricul-
tural resources of the county make
Grangeville city second to none
in the STATE.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-08-04
Teachers Association.

The County Superintendent of
Schools, accompanied by Mr.. Hood
Rev. Brown. Miss Valentine Bun
dren and Miss Aileen Green, at
tended the meeting of the Teach-
ers' association at Cottonwood on
Saturday, They report an inter
esting meeting Specially worthy
of note was "Ihe Echoes from the
State Associaticn" paper, and dis
cussion on GLOW to Teach Bot
any. and paper and discussion on
GLOW to Teach Geography in
Primary Grades; also paper on
"How to Select Library. We
feel that some of our teachers are
missing an opportunity WHEN they
fail 10 attend the association meet
ings.
The Committee on Resolutions
have as yet formulated no settled
resolves. Words fail to express
our appreciation-of the kind greet
ing and entertainment extended te
the association .by the ladies o
Cottonwood.
Rev. FRANK +. BROWN,
Chairman Of Committee.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-08-04

Anyone who has fat cattle can
trade for one of the Lyon X Healy
organs now at Graham's. Would
be willing to sell on installlnents Go
responsible party. Apply to Alan
Owen, FREE Pass Office. 2tf
At Shellabarger's new saddler
shop may be. seen fine line- of
saddles, harness, pack saddles, col
lars, brides, whips, spurs, chaps,
etc, which can be bought at bed
rock prices. Mr.. Shellabarger is a
thorough mechanic in all branches
of his trade, and does new work
and rerairing of esery description
cheap and in Il wolkmanlike man
ner. Give him trial. 9
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-08-04
NORMAN & CAMERON'S LUCK
In Developing the Fortune They Strike
a Rich Streak.

r. w. Harland, timber reserve
Inspector, is in from the Hump.
He reports great activity in camp,
particularly in the building line.
Apparently there is no difficulty in
obtaining logs aud whip-sawed lum-
Der. About 3,4O0 feet of whip
sawed lumber has been conffscated
by the government and is offered
for sale.
The report that there are forest
fires raging in the reservation does
not appear to have any basis in
fact. Mr.. Harland says that there
was big fire at Boulder creek, but
that it was outside the reservation
lines and was finally subdued by
settlers
New strikes are being made all
the time and development work on
the various properties at the Hump
proceeds. The latest is the strike
made by Messrs. Norman & Cam
eron in working the Fortune. They
came upon an extremely rich pay
streak, showing up free gold in
larger quantities than has been the
case with any claim in the camp up
to date.
There is far more activity in the
camp than anyone on the outside
has any conception Of. New men
are coming in daily and new stores
springing up Mr.. Harland mem
toned that he met one man with a
piano box on wheels containing his
goods, hitched to a horse, en- route
to the Hump, under the impression
that it was possible to drive all the
way into the camp.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-08-04
w. C. MILLER INJURED.
Push Car Jumped the Track
Throwing Mr.. Miller Off.

Spokane Review.]
w. Clayton Miller, the we'll
known mining engineer, met with
a serious accident in the CGur
d'Alenes Friday afternoon. Mr..
Miller is doing the engineer work
for Clark & Sweeney in both the
Last Chance and Tiger-Poorman
mines, and was coming from Burke
to Wallace on push car when it
jumped the track on a bridge,
throwing Mr.. Miller onto the rocks.
His shoulder blade was fractured
in two or three places and his arm
was broken as a result OF the fall,
besides receiving numerous bruises
aud minor wounds. He was taken
Immediately to Wallace, where he
is doing as well as could he expect
ed under the care of DR.. France.
Mrs. Miller goes to Wallace to-
morrow to care for him until he is
able to come home.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-08-04
Deserves a Gold Medal.

The Grangeville Press deserves
a gold medal for the splendid work
it is doing for the mining industry
of Idaho county. The PRESS never
misses an item or let's an .opportun-
ity slip by to speak a good word
for the wonderful mineral resources
of that section of Idaho,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-08-04

FOR SALE-A few "Valpairai-
so' colts, few "Orphan Boy'
colts, and a few "Milton Medium"
driving geldings. Aso pack horses
and saddle horses at your own
price. Stock can be seen at "Cir-
Gle So ranch 10 miles north of
Grangeville, Idaho.-GEoRGE A.
BLAKELEY. 52-tf
F. l.. Ware, OF New York, has
travelled all the way to Grangeville
on account of the good reports of
this section.that have spread clear
across the continent.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1899-08-04
Railroad news in this neck

RAILROAD news in this neck O.
the woods consists principally of
three side issues: one, that the
Northern Pacific officials are trying
to find outwhat the.O. R. & N. is
going to do; another. that the 0.
{ r. 4 n. is trying to find out what
the Northern Pacific is going to do,
and the other is that everybody
else is trying to find out what both
companies are going to do.