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

ton. And one Of its most prominent
and able members is the subject of our
sketch. Col William b. Rodman, who
is a native Of Washington, North Caro-
lima, and son Of VIM. Il. Rodman, who
was member of the Supreme Court
bench from 1868 to 1878 and was one Of
the ablest jurists that has ever sat upon
the Supreme Court bench of North Caro-
lima. During his day he was one OF
the greatest men and finest lawyers the
State had ever produced and his demise
was loss to the State that no other
man can ever supply
Our subject received the rudiments of
his education by faithful attendance at
the schools Of his natal section until
subsequently at the age Of 1G he entered
the University OF North Carolina in 1878,
where he remained for period of two
years, when, owing to the failing health
of his father, he returned home to IN.
dertake the management of his father 5
large landed estate, which he did with
great success. While managing the
farm he began the study of law and
by burning the midnight oil he prepared
himself for his profession and was ad
mitted to the bar in December, 1883.
and began active practice in 1884 at
Washington, North Carolina, being nsso-
ciated with his father and which firm
continued until the death of his father
in 1893.
Col Rodman. although am ardent Dem
ocrat has never sought any political
preferment, but has given his entire time
and attention to the practice Of law and
the management Of his large landed es-
fate Of some forty thousand acres located
in Eastern North Carolina.
lie is stockholder and director in the
Bank of Washington, one Of the strong
est financial institutions Of the State
and is also one Of the largest farmers
of the county.
As Democrat he has been a most ac-
tive one for the success of the party since
he became of age and was for eight
years chairman Of the executive com
mittee for the First Congressional dis
trict; is member of the State EXecn-
tive Committee and for two years has
been chairman of the county executive
committee. He is the attorney for the
county at the present time and was for
three years an able and popular mayor of
Washington, North Carolina.
As 4 lawyer success has crowned his
earnest efforts and today he is recognized
as one of the ablest attorneys and Is
probably the best posted civil lawyer
in Eastern Carolina.
In manner he is open, hearty and
frank, and he so deports himself as to
win the esteem and popular approval OF
all classes of citizens. He is honest and
sincere and all matters of Importance re-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE LEADING
Representative of the Great
Fishing Interest of the
PamIic0 Section Is
{. B. MOORE
Located at Washington, Where He is Numbered
Among Her Most Successful Bust
ness Men.

There is to be found in every city,
town or community, in every line Of
business, men who are regarded as
standing at the head Of their business
or profession. This distinction is at-
tanned by merit only and not by chance.
The fish business is we'll represented in
Washington by numerous firms, each Of
which are a credit to the town and the
business they represent but the leader Of
the business and one who occupies 10
doubtful rank is the gentleman whose
name appears above, and is none other
than that enterprising citizen and bust
ness man, E. il. Moore. He is native
Of pitt county by birth and made his adj
vent .nto Washington in 1893, where he
has SINCE continued to reside and deal
in fish and oysters. now making spe-
cialtv of fresh and salt fish. The first
start of the business by Mr.. Moore was
unon n very small scale. he being en-
gagged in buying and selling lsh III the
market. but by hard work, untlring en-
ergy and determination TO succeed
he has built mp a business which is con-
coded by all to be the largest fish BUSH
ness Of Washington. He finds ready
market for all the fish that can be
caught by three large seine fisheries
a number of pound nets. besides an i'm
mense amount of catching done by the
gill-net fishing system. and a great deal
of which is done by contract. lie SHIPS
annually from ten to fifteen Thousand
boxes Of fresh fish, and the past year
shipped upwards Of million and a half
Of salt herring. The main market for
his goods is had in North and South
Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. West
Virginia, Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, Penn
sylvania and New York. where his
customers are numerous He has been
very successful. and at his wharves he is
thoroughly prepared for the conduct
OF the large business. having cold
storage with a capacity of fifteen thou
sand pounds. A number Of people are
given employment in the prosecution of
the work, while many more are directly
dependent upon it for their support. be-
ing engaged in making boxes, catching
fish, packing and the transportation dur
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pamllc0 section of North Carolina, has
ever been blessed with unsurpassed fa-
cilities for the shipment of goods Of any
character. and that is one reason we
find so many large mercantile estab-
lishments there several of which are
registered on the wholesale list, and
among that lot and the largest one of
Washington is the one mentioned in the
caption Of this article.
The well known wholesale grocery es-
adjustment of Il. Peterson Company
dates its origin back a great many years,
when it was established by Mr.. II. Peter
son (now deceased and was both whole
sale and retail. 1T became known un-
der its present name, after the death of
Mr. Peterson in 1893, when the present
company was formed with j. Il. Ran
dolph as manager.
They occupy large and commodious
quarters on the water 'front.' where they
are afforded excellent facilities for ship
ping by water great deal of which
they do. They carry an exceptionally
large stock of groceries, etc, of all
kinds, which are sold only at wholesale,
as the house of Il. Peterson Company
Is a wholesale grocery exclusively.
They represent some of the largest
and best factories and importing COM
panies in the country and are always
ready TO supply the merchant with fresh
goods Of the very best. They have
cheaper freight rates from Washington,
n. c.. than any other town in the State,
and with the close margin at which they
sell their goods the II. Peterson Com
pany defy competition. Only recently it
was proven to a merchant in Eastern
North Carolina that by actual facts and
figures that if he had purchased all
his goods from f. Peterson Company
that within a few months time his saw
ings on freight and prices would have
been upwards of 500, which is quite an
item to a merchant in n small town.
They invite the merchants to examine
the freight rates and their prices AMI
they will readily see that they can give
inducements that can not be equal
ed by any other wholesale house
They keep one man continuously on
the road, and he makes visit to each
Of their regular customers every thirty
days.
In conclusion the writer would say that
the firm of E. Peterson Company. un-
der able and efficient management that
it is, backed by ample capital, with
inducements to the purchasing merchants
unsurpassed, excellent freight facilities
and goods of the best character and
quality that it has established an en-
viable reputation for business dealings
and by so. doing has attained a high
position on the list of wholesale dealers
in North Carolina.
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FRED v ROWE
A Prominent Merchant and
Highly Respected
Citizen of
WASHINGTON
Conducting One of the Ciy's Neatest and Most
Complete Clothing and Dress Goods
Emporiums.

There would appear an evident lack
of completeness in this work, which is
devoted to the industries and general
activities Of the leading business in
terests Of Washington, should there be
an omission to chronicle few lines rela-
tive TO the business conducted by that
well known citizen, Mr.. Fred v Rowe
and then the reputation and commercial
claims Of a community center in the
character of it's representative business
institutions; therefore, VIE say that
among the establishments which have
contributed to the fame Of Washington
as a commercial and industrial centre
we find the one conducted by our sub
ject among the most representative.
Mr.. Rowe has been identified with the
principal business interests Of Washing
ton for the past ten years and establish
ed the present one in 1894 He is To-
Gated at No. BOP Main street, where in
his commodious building 30X100 feet in
dimensions will be found line of goods
complete in every detail and consisting
of a choice and select stock of dress
goods of all kinds and grades, notions,
clothing, shoes, hats, caps, etc, with a
speciality Of fine dress goods, silk
ribbons and clothing made to or
der with a guarantee OF a per-
feet fit 1t can be truly stated
that he keeps none but the very best
goods, which he procures by making
regular trips to the Northern markets.
Mr.. Rowe is the special agent for the
famous Zeigler Bros. shoes for ladies',
misses and children, and in which a
large and very extensive trade Is had.
Mr.. Rowe is native Of Tarboro by
birth, but removed TO Washington sew
eral years ago, where he has since been
designated as one of her most progress
sive merchants. always carrying a large
stock and selling his goods at prices that
defy competition. He is a member of
the Episcopal church, is married and has
one child, and is a man who pays strict
to his business, thus his success.
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subsequently ait Trinity school, located
ii Ch0c0Wnity anu under the pev.
Or. ~ G. Hughes
In leo he entered Horner's fAnons
school, where he was prepared for the
State University, which he entered in
the fail OF 1888 in the aeatlemical de-
laitment lie subsequently studied law
under Dr. Manning and was admitted
to the bar iii February. 1897. after
which he returned To the l1w department
Of tae University where he took the
second year course and in August of
1897 received the degree Of l.. l.. +.
from that institution in the following
December he began active practice ut
Ereenville where he continued for one
year when in December, 1893, he re-
moved to Washington, Beaufort county,
and has since been in active practice and
is building up substantial cGentage
lie is n member Of the Grimes Real
Estate Company, the largest concern Of
the kim III Eastern North Carolina Is
4 X Of +. and the commander of the
Singletary-pe ttigrew Camp of the Unit
ed Sons of Confederate Veterans. He
is thorough North Carolnian and al
though young in years. he has always
been found in the front rank among the
pub c-spjrited citizens Of the section.
He is 4 popular and genial young men of
the loftiest integrity and a promising
lawyer. standing on the threshold of
success III the profession. where future
honors await him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
WM. BRAGAW & co.
Insurance, Fertilizers, Cotton, Farm
Products and Supplies, Washing
ton. n. c..

In the front rank of the successful bust.
ness concerns of North Carolina stands
the well known firm OF William Bragaw
q Co, Washington, N. c., who conduct
a general insurance, fertilizer cotton
and cotton seed business and deal in
farm products and supplies.
With an active experience of seven
teen years, financially strong, and a
reputation at home and abroad for in
tegrity and ability. the success attained
by this firm is merited as well as re-
markable.
While credit is due to each gentle
man connected with the various branches
of the business, the ruling spirit, guild
ing genius and recognized head of the
business is the senior partner Mr.. Will
liam Bragaw. Though only thirty-three
years of age, it is to his indomitable en-
ergy, unquestioned and unquestonable
integrity and remarkable business sa-
gacity, coupled with close application
to and careful oversight Of all branches
of the business that the success to which
this firm has attained may be attributed
in a large degree.
The insurance department, under the
management of Mr.. Ii. Churchill Bra
gaw, himself an expert local agent, is
one of the largest, strongest and most
widely and fayorably known agencies in
the South.
The fertilizer branch, with the buying
and selling of cotton and cotton seed,
are under the immediate personal super
vision of the senior member Of the firm.
Cotton handled by them is most favor
ably known and in demand in many of
the European markets as well as in the
United States. They receive numerous
orders from both foreign and domes-
tic factories and spinners, and solicit
the same generally
The Junior partner, Mr.. Thomas w.
Hannaford, has built up and estab-
lished a heavy trade in truck and other
farm produce, and the firm enjoys a
large patronage extending from Massa-
chusetts to Texas. During seasons,
cabbages, potatoes, Gncluding N. G. sec
ond crop seed, ETC., are shipped by them
in car load lots to all parts of the coun-
try.
Any of our readers who may contem-
plate dealing with William Bragaw 81
Co. may have full faith and confidence
that the expression Everything as rep
resented is, in this instance, a veritable
trnism, and can depend upon satisfactory
service in every respect.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

These two papers. the Washington
Gazette and Evening Messenger, enjoy
a large patronage in this section of
North Carolina. The Washington Ga
zette is the Oldest established weekly
in the First Congressional district, be-
ing twenty-five years old. Its columns
are filled weekly with advertisements
representing the leading agencies in the
United States as well as advertisements
Of a local nature. The present editor,
Mr.. J. A, Arthur, Jr., purchased the
Gazette from Mr. II. A. Latham over
two years ago and since that time it has
been under his control. The paper is
Democratic in politics and did valiant
service for the cause and White Mans
Supremacy" during the recent cam
paign.
The Evening Messenger is the only
afternoon paper in Washington and has
been established nearly five years. The
paper is literally patronized both home
and abroad. Mr.. j. A. Arthur, Jr., is
editor and proprietor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
II. T. HODGES.
Sheriff.


Probably one of the best known and
most popular county officials in North
Carolina is the subject Of this sketch,
Sheriff r. T. Hodges, who was born
within eight miles of the county seat
in September. 1889. His early life was
passed at the old field schools and on
his fathers plantation. During the war
he served the Confederacy, being en-
gagged IN obtaining supplies for the army.
and after the war closed engaged in
the lumber turpentine and farming
business. In 1872 he was elected magis-
trate of his township, and was the first
Democrat ever elected in that township.
From 1876 to 1892 he served
as county commissioner and
in 1882 was elected sheriff Of the
county and has been reelected to that
position as an ardent Democrat at each
election since.
Sheriff Hodges idea is to suppress
crime and criminals, and he is undoubted-
~ one Of the best sheriffs in North Caro-
lima.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

It seems that from time inmemonal
the personnel of the Washington bar has
been composed Of the very ablest lawyers
of North Carolina and among it's earliest
members were men who won fame and
honor by the able and dignihed manner III
which they practiced the profession OF
law and which caused their names to
be written in Immortal glory on the
pages Of modest yet worthy history. As
the years have rolled by and the Older
members have crossed the last river OF
life their places have been taken by the
younger generation whose ambitions
have ever been to strengthen and bring
as near to perfection rs possible the bar
Of Washington. Today it numbers
among its members some of the ablest
disciples of Blackstone to be found in
the Tar Heel State. And there is
probably no town in the South with the
same population that can boast of bar
that is equal in strength, made so by
able lawyers than the one of Washing
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HONORABLE B. B. NICHOLSON.
An Honorable Man and Lawyer PaCtCng his Profession at
Washington. Beaufort Counys Able Representa-
tive in the Legislature.

In write up Of Washington and a
mention Of its most prominent members
Of the bar, il would be incomplete were
there no mention Of this we'll known
and able young lawyer who has fast
forged himself to stand among those Of
the front rank of his profession, and
whose ability was distinguished by his
representation Of Beaufort county in the
late General Assembly.
This distinguished young lawyer and
statesman was born in Warren county
and is son of Il. b. Nicholson, or
Halifax county, who was a well known
planter of that section At an early
age our subject removed to Washington,
the seat of government for Beaufort
county, where under the able tutorship
of Judge George II. Brown he began
the study of law He received a liberal
education, which was completed at
Trinity College from which institution
he graduated with high honors in 1890
and subsequently took post graduate
course at that institution. In 1893 he
graduated from the University Of Nir-
gnia and later became engaged with
Judge Avery in conducting the law
school at Trinity College, where he gain
ed much honor and won the high regard
of his associates and the students
Mr. Nicholson is now member Of the
Board OF Trustees OF Trinity College,
a prominent and active practitioner of
his profession in Washington, where
he represents large clientage and es-
pecally in the timber interests of the
section He is the attorney for the
Washington Gas Company and the
First National Bank and justly holds the
confidence of the people.
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He is an ardent Democrat and at all
times has kept close in touch with the
political happenings Of the State, but
has never sought an Office of any char
acter, being nominated for Represen-
tatiYe to the General Assembly Of 1899,
while he was away from the conven-
tion hall. but after his nomination he
accepted the candidacy and made a bril-
liant fight for white Supremacy and
was elected by a majority of four hun
dred votes, overcoming a fusion major
ity of Cos for two years previous.
As a member Of the house Mr.. Nichol-
son took an active part in everything
that was for the best interests Of the
Democratic party, the State Of North
Carolina and especially Beaufort county.
He was a member of a number of the
most important committees among
which we mention those of judiciary,
fish interests. oysters, election laws and
penal institutions He introduced and
secured the passage Of Il number of im-
portant bills and took a special interest
and did a great deal of hard work
for the passage of the oyster bill, which
was prepared by him and introduced be-
fore the committee as a substitute for
the Williams BILL While on the floor
Mr. Nicholson was plain and outspoken
in his views and attained the reputation
OF being one of the leaders of the house,
and it has been truly said that he is one
of the best representatives that Beau
fort county has ever had.
At home he is regarded as an able
lawyer, an excellent citizen and one of
the most promising young men of East
ern North Carolina.
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ing the busy seasons and during which
time eight sail vessels are kept busy also
transporting fish from the fisheries TO the
wharyes.
Mr.. Moore is very prominent mem
Der and worker in the Methodist church
and has been steward III that body
since 1895 He is married and has six
children ard it may be truly said that
no happier home will be found in Wash
ington than ut the residence of Mr.. n.
h. Moore who is genial, affable man
aud an influential and progressive citi-
zen.
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E. PETERSON COMPANY.
Wholesale Grocers.

The financial prosperity, enterprise and
solidty OF city are. in Il large measure,
fndicated by the character and extent OF
her business houses and the executive
force and business ability of her mer-
chant jobbers. The great mercantile
establishments have exercised in every
country most powerful influence, and
the Old colossal and wealthy firms have
become familiar names in every civilized
portion of the globe
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A Leading Citizen, and One of North Carroll
mas Most Able
AND INFLUENTIAL LAWYERS
Doing Large and Substantial Practice at Washington,
Where he Holds the Confidence and Esteem of the
Peopea and Ranks Among the Leaders
of His Profession

Washington, the Metropolis" of the
ceive his careful consideration before
definite answer is given. His temper
ate and studious habits patient and dill
gent attention to his profession; a high
sense of the obligations Of honor, moral
ity and duty; kindly sympathies and a
conscientious regard for the rights and
feelings Of his fellow men are the sources
Of his success in life.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-28
La delaci6n

So. Ellos no perdonan al Gobierno
Americana la prudencia de su conducta
al no entregarse en- sus brazos con ilimi-
tada confianza sntgigo,e da7'ib0 en- las
dAuras del poder 6 i,striga,a abajo en- el
seno de la neasG popular, halag0,a CON
z,ronesas generosos q la cIdse educ1tl1
e iaatelige,ate, q celebros pactos neiste,to-
sos entire Sd para Uegar d todo trance q
2ooa. to0os los msedios d la re0liz0ci6,a
de sus 2,ropost5os.
xPo2. ESQ susuavan insidiOs0nae1ate al
dido de los honabres del pueblo la pro-
testd contra los Estodos Upidos presef-
tundo-d la JfetrSpoli como opresora do
,ai7a07ate.1 ,
<Medite,s q re1zecione, 'auestros pal
s0,sos que Puerto RICO no tie,ae co,a0icio
mes de ningetn ySaero para realizon y
sostener la utopia de su independence. ,
lose de Guzman Benitez.
Pueatoa7iquei5o.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1899-03-28
PR lNSIyCO &lAGHEz

| TT, erto ed Arecibo unO de es0s
bundles shijos del trabajo que sc ele
van per ell gallardo esfuerzo de la vo-
'iuntad por las nebles virtudes.
Francisco Sanchez era platero de pro
fesi6n. Aprendi6 desde temprana edad
ell o6cio, elevandose en- el 8 toda la al
tura que es possible llegar en- pats Co
mo este, donde los medios de instruc
cion son tan deficiencies y tan escasos.
Era trabajador por temperamento, J
tenfa una cualidad entire nosotros ge-
neralmente no apreciadal lbien la cons
tancia. Asf adquirio, en- amos de labor
honrada, favorecida por los habitos de
economic, una modesto fortuna.
A mas pudo llegar: hubiera sido un
artista rico, no ser obstaculo para clio
su exquisite bondad de corazon. La ma
yor parte de su fortuna la consumieron
gu familia, sus amigos, y en- general to
dos los necesitados.
intelligence y sstudioso, adquiri6 co.
nocimientos, merced los cuales y q la
dignidad de su persona toda la sociedad
lie abri6 sus puertas.
Panchito Ell 1,latero, como sc lie lla
uAoO03 Ci0 dCOSluO COu
en- la casa del potentado y en- la del
pobre. Arecibo lie guerra, Y despues de
haberselo demostrado tantas veces en-
vida, sc 10 demostr6 en- la hora de su
muerte.
Su entierro fue una manifestation de
duelo general. Todas las classes socia-
les concurrleron ell. Arecibo dio asi
hermosa muestra de que cs un pueblo
que santifica la grandeza de la virtud y
del trabajo.
Francisco Sanchez fuael modelo, fue
ell ejemplo. Nos consta que tiene allf
mobiles emulos & imitadores. Sabemos
que otros, como el, sc acercan rodeados
de amores y respetos al ocaso de la Vi
da.
No pierdan ell ejemplo los que Sc le-
vantan. Asf es como Sc llega a 10 alto.
Solo por ell trabajo y por la virtud es
grande ell hombre. Recordando al
inolvidable muerto, no dele de ser nun
ca eseasel lena de los mobiles artesanos
y obreros de Arecibo.