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

Brown and Martha v. Brown, who were
both Of pure Scotch descent. EIe was
prepared for college at Asnpole Insfl-
tute and subsequently, was Srdduated in
Medicine from the University OF Mary
land. In 1882 he began the active prac-
tice of medicine at Union City and
returned to Baltimore in 1885. taking Il
post graduate course and the year fol-
lowing he took course of lectures in
New York.
He is kept very busy with profes slon-
al duties, but what time he could spare
from large and growing practice he
las devoted to the upbuiIding Of his
town. and in the accomplishment of his
purpose has spared neither means nor
time He is the originator of sev aral I'M
portant business enterprises which have
been inaugurated in the town. lie is
the largest stakeholder in the Robeson
county Telephone Company, president Of
the Union City Tobacco Company, which
is erecting an immense warehouse in
the town. also a director in the same
company, proprietor of Brown and Sons
drug store. manager of the Union City
Land and Improvement Company, be-
sides having a twelve horse farm near
Union City. 400 acres Of which is the
most fertile land in this entire section.
Politically. Dr. Brown is a Democrat
of the strict Jeifersonian type and ne
is doing much active service for his
party.
DR. Brown married Miss Florence
Sanford, daughter of Rev. ]. Sanford,
of the Methodist conference They have
one son, Harold Vardel.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
J. E. & G. W. THOMPSON
Dealers in General Merchandise, Farming Sup
plies, Country Produce Etc.

Among those establishments which
contribute to the standing and mercan-
tile life Of Union City, none are better
known or stand higher in the estimation
of the citizens of this section than the
popular house Of J. Il. and c. w.
Thompson, necessarily leaders in their
line.
The individual members OF the firm
are live wide-awake men who stand at
the head. doing all in their power to push
Union City to the front
Their large and well stocked estab-
lishment is replete with a fine line of
general merchandise, farming supplies.
country produce and in facr everything
usually found in a first class establish
ment of this character.
They are also large handlers Of cotton
and commercial fertilizer. selling Inn
mense quantities of the latter. The
business is run in strictly up-to-date
manner and It's management always
keeps abreast with the times. Let us
say in conclusion that those needing
anything i'm the above named lines will
do well to call upon MessrS. J. Il. and
G. w. Thompson and learn prices before
going elsewhere. Prices always the low
est
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under careful and conservative manage
ment.
Some idea of their vast business may
be gained from the statement that they
handle fully 1000 head of stock annual
~ They handle all classes of horses
and mules from the finest buggy horse
to plantation and rice field mules. They
buy principally in Western markets,
maintaining a buying agent in the geld,
who thoroughly understands his bust
ness and hence their patrons are given
the benefit Of their experience.
They buy for cash and sell to the far
mer either for cash or on time. 1t
can be said that all stock purchased from
them can be thoroughly relied upon to
be just as represented. This is one Of
their main bases of success. They are
thoroughly equipped for their business
and the future is indeed a glowing one,
They are energetic. hustling men.
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NATIONAL HOTEL

This well known and popular hotel is
located on the Main street in the center
of the business portion of the town.
There are twenty large and comfortable
rooms nicely furnished with new fur
nitnre and in fact the establishment is
strictly up-to-date in every particular.
The table is supplied with the best the
market affords and everything is served
in stylish and pleasant manner that
attracts.
The National Hotel is under the man
agement of Mr.. +. NJ. Cabaniss. a pol
ished and cultured gentleman who thor,
oughly understands his business and
one who makes his guests feel at home.
When in Ihmberton always be sure
to stop at the National Hotel
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A. Il. WHITE LIVERY co.

This well known and highly prosperous
concern is under the able management
of Mr.. w. L. French, ,Ir.. gentleman
who has an experience and is a hustler
from the word go This is undoubt-
edly one of the best equipped livery es-
Establishments in the State and reflects
great credit upon tn enterprising and
wide awake management, as well rs
upon Il discriminating public that sus-
tains it by their patronage. They have
ten head OF good horses. elegant and
stylish turn-outS. new and up to date
and are prepared to furnish careful driy-
ers They pay special attention to the
wishes of the travelling public and make
a decided speciality OF all orders by wire
or phone, meeting them promptly.
The stables are situated upon Chestnut
street just in the rear of the sales sta
hles. These are arranged with view
to the sanitary conditions and conse-
quently their stock is kept constantly in
excellent condition.
They have four phones. The writer
would say in concluding the sketch of
this excellent and progressive concern
that to just such establishments Lum-
berton owes her present growth and
prosperity
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AsHPoIlE INSTITUTE.
G. L. Lineberry, Principal.


Few educators in North Carolina are
better known than G. Il. Iineherry. He
was born in Chatham county. in 1870
and IS the grandson Of William Line
berry, a Baptist minister. Our subjects
father was a farmer. lie received Il
liberal education at Wake Forest Col
lcge. During his first collegiate year
he won the gold medal given by the Phi
Society for the greatest Improvement in
Oratory and Debate. He was cnrre-
spending Secretary of the Yates Mis-
sionary Society. during his Junior and
senior years. He was associate editor
OF the Wake Forest student" during
his senior year and was selected by the
faculty as one of the class orators at
the commencement. He graduated in
1897, but of a class containing Al mem
bers, taking the degree of A. b.
During the fall Of that year he came
to Union City and last year enrolled
135 students. This year the enrollement
will be between % and 30 per cent
greater. The Institute has pupils from
South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia
and Alabama. Last year DR.. +. w.
Sykes delivered the literary address ana
this year it was delivered the 18th of
May by Rev John Il. White
The Institute was opened in 1873. Pro
fessor Carlyle, of Wake Forest was pre-
pared for college here as well as other
mem of prominence. Professor Lineher-
ry is chairman Of the Board OF Alder
men Of Union City, a Democrat in poll
tics and member Of the Missionary
Baptist church.
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e. d. MyNEILL.

Livery. Feed and Sales Stables.
This business was founded three years
ago and is now in Il thriving and pros.
porous condition and is known through
out the length and breadth of the land.
by the travelling public. He keeps ten
head of good stock and has a splendid
equipment Of buggies. hacks, phaetons,
wagons aud iii fact everything usually
found in q first class livery establish
ment Srecial attention is given to the
travelling man and everything legitimate
is done to secure his patronage,
such as furnishing excellent teams, fast
horses and reliable drivers. Prices are
always very reasonable. Prompt atten-
ton is given to telegraphic engagements.
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A. L. WHITE.
Stock Dealer. Stable on S. w. Corner
OF Fourth and Chestnut Street

Stock Dealer. Stable ON S. w. Corner
Of Fourth and Chestnut Street
Probably in the history Of representa-
tive establishments none are better or
more widely known than the one that
captions this article. The business was
begun in very small way in 1894 and
has since that period grown to its present
mammoth proportions. The house buys
in all the large markets of the country
and through long experience is enabled to
buy at bottom figures. hence you can
purchase here just the same as you
can purchase in other markets. You
can buy for cash or upon time. They
handle principally horses and mules,
buggies and harness. The trade is very
large and extends throughout the coun-
ties of Robson, Columbus. Bladen,
Cumberland. North Carolina and Ma
rion county, South Carolina. He han
dies from $50 to 200 head Of horses Il
season. Mr.. White also handles and
deals in real estate and now has seven
teen town lots in Lumberton and seven
or eight good building lots, well located,
which he offers for sale at reasonable
rates. lie is a prominent citizen and
is a member of the knights of Pythias.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
PRERAT1rs LIVERY STABLES.
Humiliation. North Carolina.

Among those establishments which
reflect great credit credit upon the
thriving and prosperous city of Lumber
ton, none take precedence over the es-
adjustment owned and conducted by W.
w. Preratt These stables are centrally
located near the hotels and the business
portion Of the town. They are splendid
~ equipped for all kinds of livery bust
ness. They are especially fitted up for
the convenience of travelling statesmen,
carrying sample cases. They have 4
nice lot of saddle horses and double or
single turnouts, in short they can fit
you up any Kind of a turnout that you
want If they cannotgive you exactly
what you wish then they do not ask you
for your patronage, and until they fail
to give you satisfaction, they solicit
your patronage. The writer has seen
exactly what Preratt's stables can do
and hence joins the proprietor in asking
a share of your patronage. Merit is al
ways bound TO win.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
DANIEL ". BIGGS.
Doing an Immense Saw Mill and Lumber Bust
ness in Union City, Ships to Many Of the
Northern Markets. Enterprislng Man.

As a promoter Of the welfare aud
business interest of his town, and as a
moving spirit in his community, Mr..
Daniel w. Biggs is in the front Of the
procession. He is native Of Cumber-
land county and obtained a thorough,
practical and business education at the
school Of that county. As a man OK
Judgment and fine business sense he is
known throughout the county. For many
years, almost for a life time he has
been engaged i'm the saw mill and lum-
Der business and no man in Eastern
Carolina has a greater reputation as
lumber dealer Mr.. Biggs has all CON
fidence i'm the future growth of Union
City and he has shown this by the in
veStment of large capital in the town.
He has just put in an immense saw
mill with a capacity of 10000 feet per
day. To supply the mill with timber
he has short lines of railroad running
from the mill to the pine forests in the
surrounding country As ali adjunct TO
his saw mill he also has a large plan
ing mill and lumber factory where much
of the timber from the mill is dressed
tongued and grooved and made ready for
building purposes. A short time ago a
piece Of heart pint timber. 17X17 inches
by rs feet left this mill for the northern
market, which is said to have been the
largest single piece of timber shipped
from the South Besides supplying an
immense local trade Mr.. Bggs ships
large quantities of lumber to Philadel-
phia, Baltimore Washington, Whining
ton. Del, and many other northern mar
kets. Some thirty-fve hands are given
constant employment in this business at
Union City which together with the
operation Of this immense machinery
and the volumes of dense smoke which
are seen rolling from some three or four
immense smoke stacks. gives to the place
quite an important city like appearances
Mr.. Biggs also operates an immense
saw mill at Sellers, S. c., from which
lumber is being shipped in large guam
titles.
He is I'M every way thoroughly prepar-
ed for the saw mill business. A man
of practical ideas sound judgment, clev-
or and obhging to his friends and eus-
toners, and owning one Of the most
complete and extensive saw mill plants
in the State there is no reason why he
should not meet with even greater sue
cess in the future than he has had in
the past Lumber dealers and contrac-
tors could not place their orders with
n more reliable and experienced man.
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his opponent was one Of Buffers chief
lieutenants and one of the shrewdest of
politicians.
His father. Alex. Humphrey, was one
of the Commissioners who held Robe
son and saved the State" in the dark
days of the seventies.
lie is successful farmer and has
been for many years one of the lead
ing teachers in the common schools of
his county.
He is II years old, Of Democratic an
cestry and has never ceased to cham
pion the principles of Democracy.
We are pleased TO present to our read
ers the picture of man who is not only
one Of Robeson's best Democrats and
trucst citizens. but representative of
the highest type Of Christian manhood.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A. G. THOMPSON.

Is one of the best known and enter
prising citizens OF Union City. He was
born in Robeson county, January Goth,
1852 lie was educated at Union Acad-
envy under Col. Archibald McI"'u Mr..
Thompson made his aiyaut into Union
City in 1878 and is engaged in the mer-
camille business in the FIRST business
house built in the community ! V him in
the winter of 1877. Ills dwelling is near
the depot and convenient for the accom-
mediation of travelling men. Mr.. Thomp-
som has for sale some superb hu'iling
lots as well as ten choice store and
business sites. Let us say in conclusion
that Mr.. Thompson IS an honorable,
upright business man.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
w r RRASWEIID

A prominent citizen of this section was
born in Robson county, this State, Oc-
tober 2Sth, 1872, and is the son If w.
A. and Christian Braswell
Our subject was educated at Ashpole
Institute and Wake Forest College,
graduating from the latter IN 1897. He
was granted a license to practice law
in September of that year and is how
successfully practicing his chosen pro-
fession at Union City, where he located
in 1899. Mr. Braswell is an ardent
Democrat Of the Red Shirt stripe and IS
greatly interested in the Welfare and
upbuilding of this city. He enjoys a
large and lucrative practice
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
FULLER BROTHERS.

Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Horses
and Mules.
Few people in this section are better
known than the gentlemen whose names
caption this article, men whose energy
and ambition has been to build up a
business that should become known far
and wide for the excellence and faith
Of its merits and the means Of success
they have attained is clearly shown in
their large and increasing business. The
inception of this business dates back
twelve years ago. Ait that time the
start was made in n small way. AS
the years have passed by it has grown
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
o. c. NORMENT & co.

A Leading and Progressive Firm.
Was established back in 1866 on n
small scale and has grown TO its present
large proportions with trade extend
ing within radius of thirty miles Of
Lumberton. They carry Il Sl2,OOO
stock, embracing general merchandise,
farming supplies, harness. buggies, wag-
ons. furniture. collins, baskets, etc.
They are large handlers of cotton and
commercial fertilizers The firm is COM
posed of o. G. Norment, b Goodwin and
Il. A. Norment, all live, energetic BUSH
ness men.
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w. G. BROWN, Stock Dealer.

Mr.. w. c. Brown is a native Of Robe
son county and was born August ODD,
1866 Believing that Union City will i'm
the process of time be one of the inn
portant business centres Of the State
he has purchased a lot in the main part
of town and erected on it a handsome
cottage. which he and his family are
now occupying. Mr. Brown is a stock
dealer by profession He is a wide
awake, enterprising citizen and is doing
what he can to push his town to the
front
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
w. p. AND H. NJ. McALLIsTER.

Bicycles, Sundries. Sanitary, Plumbing
and Heating
This popular firm has been in business
in I.umberton for a period Of two years.
They handle the following well known
bicycles. which they sell either for cash
or on installments: Victor. Rambler,
Crawford. Waverly, Stearns, Sterling
and others. They viii furnish estimates
and install complete system of sani-
tary plumbing on short notice. Bicycles
for rent. Mail orders receive prompt 1T
tention. They also handle a full line of
bicycle sundries and plumbers goods.
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DR.. !. P. BROW
The Man Who has Brought Union City to the
Front, A Leade. in all Of its Business
Enterprises. An Active Democrat.

The inhabitants of Union City owe
much to DR.. ]. r. Brown, not only for
his able and successful treatment III tine
of sickness. but for the existence If the
town itself we might say, ~1r t was
principally through his efforts hat the
town has been brought from its Oh
security, Of two years ago into he .lrir-
ing, bustling little city which we find it
today
Dr. Brown is a native 1f the place,
having been born here the 18Th Of
April. 1851 His parents were Or J. b..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
W. /. LINKHAW & CO.,
Dealers in Horses, Mules, Bugges and
Harness.

Dealers in Horses, Mules, Buggies and
Harness.
This widely known business was es-
tablished in 1891 under the present firm
name. Tho two young proprietors,
Mcssrs. w. J. Lin<haw and Frank
Cough are pushing and enterprising
young business men. BY sticking close
to their business and keeping up with
the demands of their trade they have
built up a splendid patronage which
extends over n territory Of a hundred
miles around Lumberton. Their bust
ness, which was very small in its origin,
has so increased that they are now oc-
cupying building f00X150 feet, every
inch Of room IN which is occupied
Their stables are centrally located, on
the corner Of Fourth and Chestnut
streets. They buy their stock direct
from the grazers OF Missouri, Ohio. Hi
noig. and Tennessee and do a wholesale
and retail business in horses, mules, bug
eies and carriages. In their stock or
buggies. wagons and harness will al
WAYS be found the latest and most
approved styles.
Messrs I4inkhaw and Cough are both
public spirited young men who. in look
ing out for their own interest, do not for
get the interest of their town. They
are strong believers in bright future
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
hon. ". II. nIUMPHREY.

In the front ranl, Of those who re-
deemed Robson from the hands Of the
fusionists in November last. stands Viii
lie II. Humphrey, the efficient Clerk Of
the Court
Ills 6GT majority was a marvellous
Victory, when we consider that the flu
sion majority in 1896 was 1850 and that
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
DIR. ]. s. M'GEACHY.

Union City, North Carolina, dealer in
pure drugs, medicines, perfumery, soaps.
fancy candies, ice cold drinks. toilet
articles. Prescriptions carefully com
pounded He carries 4 FIJI line of st.c
tionery and patent medicines. Come one
come all, and you viii be treated strictly
ON the square.
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THERMOAIETRIC.
When YOU carry a fan so expansive and

When you carry a fan so expansive ana
fat
And put ON your low-quarter shoe,
Whea you don a crash suit and bring
ont straw hat,
Oh. what will the quicksilver do?
1t will drop like bullet let loose from
a tower;
1t win tumble just 20 degrees in am
hour
While You shiyer and shrink like
frosthitten flower;
That's what the quicksilver will do.
If You bring out your heavier suit for
the day
And button yOur waistcoat anew,
And wear a high collar in arrant dis
play,
Oh, what viii the quicksilver do?
1t will start for the top like an ape on
a pole;
1t will leap like creature whom
naught can control,
While the sun blazes ON, vexing body
and soul;
That's what the quicksilver will do.
Washington Star.
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0. I. FLOYD,
livery. Feed and Sale Stable.

Iivery. Feed and Sale Stable.
One of the progressive young men of
Union City, who is helping III the on.
ward progress of the city and wac has
shown his faith in the future OF the
place is Mr.. o. l. Floyd. This gentle
man is native of Robson county and
is widely known throughout his section.
AS one Of the essentials to the success
full avery man he has always had a
fondness for horses and no one knows
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

for Lumberton and there are no TWO
young men in the town who are more
prominently identified with the business
interests
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Inquirers who are always inquiring
seldom learn anything worth learning.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
WATER.

The place is abundanSly supplied with
pure water, which comes clear and
sparkling from seven artesian wells. The
elevation is sufficient to afford good
drainage and the surrounding country
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Union City is located on the South
eastern Railroad, branch of the At
lantic Coast Line. In the process of a
short time this road will have been COM
pleted to Wilmington, which will give
quick and direct connection with other
railroad systems, and with the large
cities of the North.
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POPULATION.

The population of Union City is now
about 400. Fifteen months ago it was
twenty-four. This, as before stated, is
made up principally of a splendid class
of citizens, most of whom are Living on
lots owned by themselves.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-05-25
To Carpenters and Contractors

Notice for Proposals-Sealed proposals
will be received by the Special Board on
Library Repairs up to IL a. NJ. May %,
1899, for making and finishing alc0ve be-
tween the library and north adjoining
ROOM, and furnishing, making, putting in
and painting shelving, balcony railing and
stairway in and for said north adjoining
room, identically similar in all details to
shelving, stairway, balcony and railing
now in the library. And for cutting in
and putting in, and fitting door between
said north adjoining and office
Clerk Supreme Court, and for painting
same. All materials to be furnished by
contractor, excepting the door and door
castings for Clerks office.
Bids will be opened at 2 p. m. NJ q,
1899. The Board reserves the right to
reject any and all bids.
Address Eugene Howell. Clerk of the
Supreme Court, marked Sealed Pro-
p0Sals.'
BY order of the Board and supreme
Court.
EUGEN HOWELL.
Ex-officio Clerk Supreme Court, Carson
City. New.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1899-05-25
IN II A EAST.

The grave of an unmarried woman in
Turkey is often indicated by q rose
carved in stone.
Japan had a colder spring than at any
time in so years In the middle of May
there was snow at Nikko and nea
Toxic.
In Japan a man can live like a gen
tleman on $50 a year. This sum will
pay the rent OF a house, the wages of
two servants, and supply plenty OF
food,
\ recent government census shows
that in India there are $780, $50 girls
between the ages Of five and nine years
Who are wives, and over 10000 who are
widows.
The Burmese hay, a curious idea re-
garG.ug coins, They prefer thos,
which have female "..ds III them. he
Loving that ma.a ::.to are uuproduc
tive and Dc not Iu,Iy money.