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

uate of the University of Virginia, where
he took the medical course and subse-
quently graduated from the jefferson
Medical College at Philadelphia Penn.
He served a number of times i'll both
branches of the State Legislature, and
in 1865 was a member of the C0nstitu-
tional Convention. At one period he was
honored with the nomination for Con-
gress. He enjoyed a large practice and
was one of the largest planters ana
property owners in the State.
Our subjects mother was Miss Ham
lett. Of Granville county. this State.
Early in life Mr.. Merritt resolved to wn
for himself a place among his fellow
men. He attended the old schools, Beth
ii Hill Institute and in 1890 entered the
University of North Carolina. In 1893
he left that institution and during the
fall of that year entered the law depart
nlent Of the same institution.
While at college he ranked well, was
enc of the leaders of the boys and one
of the finest athletes in the University.
For a period of four years he had the
reputation Of being the finest football
player in the South. He played on the
University Base Ball and Football
Teams anu DeiOHSed ~ All tire dAHictA
teams, etc.
He was graduated in 1894, with hon
ors. being president of his class. Dur
ing the February term of that year, ne
was admitted to the bar by the Supreme
Court Of the State. However, III order
10 further perfect his legal education, he
returned to the University and took
another course. Upon the completion
OF this course he opened an office at
Hillsboro. but remained there only Il
brief period when he came 70 Roxboro.
He practiced alone for time ana sub
sequently formed partnership with ms
brother. This partnership existed up 10
short time ago. when the brother re-
moved from Roxboro, and since that
time our subject has practiced alone.
He does a large general practice III the
various State and Federal courts ana
has been identified with all the heavy
litigation in this section. 1t is scarcely
necessary TO say that he has been sue
cessful in the practice of law. The same
energy and vim that he displayed at
college has been carried into the practice
Of d profession in which he has won
honor and distinction. He throws his
entire mind and soul into his work. He
is brilliant and eloquent speaker pos
sesses n ready flow of choice English and
elucidates his points clearly and con-
cisely.
Since 1895 he has held the position Of
city attorney for Roxboro. During 1896
he was elected county examiner and
filled that position until 1897, when he
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ned in a becoming and up-to-date style,
that is more worthy Of Il metropolitan
center. 1t is thoroughly modern. lighted
by electricity, the air is cooled by an
electric fan, etc. Mr.. Morris has an
elegant soda fountain from which is
dispensed during these hot days the
coolest and most refreshing beverages.
The stock is large and we'll selected,
embracing drugs, proprietary remedies,
fine perfumes, toilet articles, sponges,
combs, brushes. silverware, cigars and
tobacco. fine stationary Rambler and
other bicycles, cycle parts and repairs,
sewing machines, machine parts ana
repairs.
He manufactures the usual proprie-
tary remedies The prescription depart
ment is one Of the best in the State.
Here prescriptions are rapidly compound
cd and filled with accuracy This house
brides itself upon its prescription de-
nortment. The business has had re-
markable run of success. Each year has
given il a renewed prosperity and added
TO its fame for absolute reliability. It's
patronage is by no means local, but eX-
tends throughout this and adjoining
counties. Polite and courteous atten-
ton is always paid to the wants of pa
irons.
Mr.. Morris is member of the state
Pharmaceutical Association and Is
member of the Auditing Committee OF
that organization, having since he JON
cd taken active interest in the workings
of that body.
In concluding the sketch of this highly
popular drug emporium and its equally
popular proprietor the writer would say
that to Just such institutions, managed
mon lust such a progressive basis, RoX-
horo owes her present high standing
among the cities of the Old North state.
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was elected chairman of the county
Board of Education. He has been close
ly identified with the educational inter-
ests of the county and manifests great
deal of interest in everything pertaining
thereto.
Mr.. Merritt was during the fall of
1896 elected Bryan elector from the
Fifth district Of North Carolina When
the electoral college met in Raleigh. the
following year, he was unanimously
chosen secretary to the college and made
a speech, which was reported in the
columns of the News and Observer, and
was said to rank with those made by
Messrs. Theo. Kluttz, Robert Gilmer
and Thomas.
At the age of % in 1896 he made n
magnificent campaign of the district,
In 1898 he received the nomination for
Judge of the Superior Court of the Fifth
district. Subsequently, owing to a fu-
sion between the Populists and Repub-
licans, by agreement he withdrew and
received the nomination for Solicitor
Of said district and made the race, but
owing to the Democratic landslide he
was defeated, although he ran ahead of
his ticket.
"
was appointed Solicitor of the district
by Governor Russell, October Sd, and
filled that position until January LIST,
1899 While filling that position he
prosecuted some Of the most important
eases ever tried in the courts of North
Carolina and his friends of all parties
say that he made fair and impartial
prosecuting attorney. He made friends
of all the lawyers throughout this dis
trict.
Mr.. Merritt has been prominently men
toned by his friends and party as can
didate for Congress from the Fifth Con-
gressonal district He has never sought
political preferment, but these honors
have come to him unsolicited, hence he
appreciates them more fully. Aside from
his professional duties Mr.. Merritt finds
time to devote himself TO the upbuilding
of Roxboro and is ever To be found in the
front ranks advocating her advance
ment
The future of this gentleman is re-
markably bright Yet in the boyhood of
rich mental activity he is walking up the
pathway that is strewn with roses and
sunshine, and North Carolina will yet
hear from him in the near future. He
is cordial and genial in his manner. pos
sesses large degree of polish and cul-
ture and is in every way prepared TO
cope with his adyersaries both at the
bar and in the political arena.
He occupies commodious and COM
Portable suite of offices located in the
Merritt Building
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dream of elegance and loveiiness. Here
can bp seen the choicest and dalntleSt
bits Of feminine headwear, of the very
latest and leading styles aGd fashions.
This department is in charge Of an eX-
pert milliner. Laces, ribbons, etc,
complete this department..
The shoe department is immense. The
stock is new and embraces such we'll
known makes as Goodman's ladies' and
clSIdren's fine shoes 'Queen Quality
ladies' shoes and Leonard, Shaw and
Deans gents fine shoes. In the line
Of gents furnishings the house IS nice
IL stocked. \ corps Of seven polite ana
accommodating clerks are always ready
to wait on patrons. The business Is
by no means local, but extends all over
Person and adjoining counties. The
mail order department is given special
attention
Mr.. j. r. Foushee is considered one
of the liyest citizens in loXDoro. He
was born here in 1877. and received an
excellent education at Wake Forrest
College After leaving that institution
he engaged in business with his father,
and remained with him until the organ
iza4ion Of the present firm.
Mr.. T. a. Bradsher was born in Per-
SON county. and is one OF tne solid and
self-made men of this section. At the
age Of 13 he began his struggle with
the world as clerk. Subsequently
he engaged in business in Durham,
and is now travelling salesman Tor
the Drewry, Hughes Company of
Richmond, Virginia. ~ -
Possessing that adaptation to the
business in which they are engaged.
which compreheids in detail its full re-
quirements to meet the pubic demand,
this establishment enjoys Il prosperous
and increasing business wilica dnly jus
tifes the liberal mention here accorded
If
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One of the Best Known and
Most Distinguished
Lawyers
IN THE OLD NORTH STATE
Has Filled Various Positions Of Trust and
has Followed his Profession
r. aOAo
Since l948.

North Carolina is not only one of the
greatest States in the Union, but has
during her existence as Il State produced
many able and distinguished men who
have done her credit Among these gen
tlemem none are better known or more
highly appreciated for his many eXceilent
qualities than the gentleman Of whom
this is a sketch.
His name is as familiar to the follow
ers OF Blackstone ar over the state, and
the writer is proud to place his name
high upon the rolls of our most eminent
lawyers.
Colonel Charles Winstead is a North
Carolinian by birth and was born and
has lived all his life i'm Person county.
hen hut a youth he resolved to conquer
ife's problem and to that end he devoted
his entire energies TO success. The time
must have seemed long TO him as he
plodded on reading law and working for
maintenance. In 1913. after having stu
died under Judges Reade and Pearson,
he obtained his license to practice law,
and since that time he has won fame
and fortune. Colonel Winstead is con
sidered one of the best lawyers in the
State His thorough knowledge of the
profession, his long and varied expert
ence has rendered him almost invincible
at the bar. He is an able speaker and
carefully prepares his cases and usually
wins his point.
The Colonel has been hOnOred upon
several occasions by the people, and he
has always acquitted himself with credit
to himself and honor to his people. He
has represented this county frequently in
10th branches of the Legislature. His
record in that body is q matter of his
tory, and is we'll known to the people of
North Carolina. At one time he was
President of the State Senate.
During President Grants administra-
ton. he was Collector of Internal
Revenue, and made worthy record in
that position. He is considered one OF
the largest landowners and wealthiest
men in this section. He is one of the
heaviest taxpayers in Person county.
The Colonel is the only survivor of ten
brothers. all of whom were men Of mark
ed ability. While not actively engaged
in politics, he is thoroughly in line with
the great question of white Suprc
macy" lie is a devout member Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. South
Personally Colonel Winstead is man
of great geniality. Il pleasing CONVERSE
tionaIist. warm-hearted generous to a
fault and loyal to his friends, who are
only limited by the number of his ac-
quaimtances. In all matters pertaining
to the growth and welfare of RoXboro
and Person county he is a prime factor
and is ever ready TO devote both his time
and means to that laudable cause.
In concluding this sketch of this es-
Unable gentleman, it may be said that
his success i'm life has been due to his
enerov appreciation, honor and rigid
probity.
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10

1890. The premises occupied is a COM
modious two-story brick 30x100 feet in
dimensions, situated upon Main street ut
the head of Depot street. The trade of
the house is by no means local, but ex-
tends throughout this and adjoining coun-
ties, and is continually expanding and
prospecting The stock carried is very
large and complete and owing to the
large patronage enjoyed is not allowed
TO become shelf-worn.
Mr.. w. j. Johnson is well and favor
ably known throughout this entire sec
ton as an honorable, upright and pro-
gressive gentleman. During President
Cleveland's first administration he serv-
ed in the railway mail service. Upon
Harrison's election to the Presidency he
lost his position and then engaged in
business here.
Mr. ]. A. Long is one of Roxboro's
foremost citizens the life. energy and
moving spirit of the community
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There are many attractive and ele
gantly appointed stores in this thriving
community. and among these the above
never fails to elicit attention. praise and
colnmendation from visitors. In fact
it would attract attention in the larger
metropolitan cities i'll the North and
East 1t is one of the most elegantly
fitted up and perfectly arranged stores of
the kind in the State. The store is not
only eligibly located, but very spacious.
Icing 34x1D feet in dimensions. filed
With handsome counters prescription
case of original and tasteful design. re-
splendant show eases. and fixtures Of all
kinds III ornamental and attractive pat
terms. These are of syc;imore. highly
polished and finished. One Of the hand
soonest Onyx soda water fountains is to
be found here This is covered with a
canopy made to match the appointments
and is a real gem of beauty From its
depths are served the coolest and most
refreshing drinks. AT night the place is
rcsplendant in the glow of the numerous
acetelyne gas lights. In fact every
known modern convenience is to be
found at this up-to-date drug emporium.
There is always carried in stock choice
all the popular proprietary remedies.
field and garden seeds, toilet goods,
tr,lsses. Shearer's fine stationary, cigar
cites. cigars. tobacco, eonfections, ply
sicians supplies and a large variety of
druggists sundries. The trade enjoyed
by This house is by no means local, but
extends throughout this and adjoining
counties.
II II Il i
pharmacist and prescriptionist, and pays
particular attention to compromising ply
sicians' prescriptions in careful and
accurate manner. using only the very
I.urest and best ingredients. Mr.. Ham
lrick Is a North carolinian by birth and
was born forty years ago i'll Caswei
county. He is q self-educated. selfmade
man lie began the study of pharmacy
! y himself and was licensed fifteen years
ago At the age OF 20 he engaged in the
drug business at Ieasburg. This bust
ress prospered and grew 50 that in 1894
K came to Roxboro and began business
ut this point. His success has been
phenomenal. He is a member Of the
State Pharmaceutical Society and Ma
son. A gentleman Of fine address. polish
ed and courteous manners. he has made
y host Of friends throughout this sec
ton and is considered one Of Roxboro's
leading and substantial citizens.
Mr.. l.. NJ Davis, his assistant. is a
clever and efficient young man. He is
a son Of a druggist. his father residing
nj Beaufort, and his brother runs 4
drug establishment at Newbern.
As above stated Mr.. Hambrick is a
self-made man, and could point with COM
mendable pride to his present position
as an evidence Of what ability, perseyer-
enee and business integrity can accom-
rlish when backed by thorough prac-
teal knowledge of life and his profess
sion.
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the Chapel Hill High School. When but
IA years of age he began his experience
in drug store. Subsequently he began
the study of pharmacy and took a pri-
yate course in chemistry. In 1889 he
made his advent into RoXboro ana IN
1887 incepted the business, over whlch
he now so gracefully presIdes.
The establishment, which is nicely
located OH the corner of Court and Mann
streets, is snperbly appointed and equip
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JOHN R. SIMS.
The Wide-Awake and Progressive Sheriff O.
Person County An Able Record.

TO write sketch of this able and
progressive official is to tell of his eff
cheney and popularity. He was born in
Granville county, July 10th, 1861. His
father was Sirginian and served in
the Confederate army as a surgeon. lie
died of typhoid fever during the war
His mother was Il North Caroinian.
When quite young orr subject was tax
en- To Caswell county and there he was
reared on the farm by DIR. s. Il. Rich
mond He received liberal education
mt the schools of Caswell, Statesville and
Wilkesboro. Upon his uncle's death our
subject went 10 live with his uncle, A.
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HOTEL RE.ADE.

One oil The Leading Hotels Of the Old
North State.
Superb in its appointments n home IN
every sense OF the word. the Hotel Reade
has written It's own eulogy in words more
emphatic than any pen can trace, and
to the understanding of an appreciative
public. TIE house is situated upon Main
and Depot streets, has 30 large rooms,
fitted with all the modern convenience,
such as gas, bath rooms, inside closets,
etc.
The Reade prides itself upon its
cuisine, and well it may. for meal
Mt the Reade relieves the tourist of the
thorns of his trip. Mr.. r. |. Feather
ston, the genial and accommodating pro
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A Brilliant and Cultured At
torney anda Pro-
gressive.
CITIZEN OF THRiV-
ING ROXB0R0
A Career that Bears tbs Elements Of Success
and Promises a Bright
Future.

At the bar of North Carolina courts
there are many who, by their talent and
knowledge of their profession, have
gained prominence in its ranks. Among
this class of able lawyers it gives me
pleasure to mention William ID. Merritt,
one of the distinguished younger law
yers of the Old North State.
This gentleman was born in Person
county January 31st, 1873. He springs
from an old and distinguished Southern
family His father. William Merritt,
a VirginiGn, came to North Carolina and
located in Person county forty years
ago. He was a physician and planter
Of much prominence He was a grad
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
In its Proportions is the Well
known and Popular Dry
Goods Emporium.
OF FOUSHEE & BRADSHER


In considering the resources and adj
vantages of RoXboro as comlhefcial
centre and the business houses through
whose influence its present prosperity
has been attained, it will be found that
the mammoth and up-to-date emporium
of Messrs Foushee 4 Bradsher mas
been one of the most prominent lnsTu-
nIentalities in promoting the growth
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Prescription Druggist Hav-
Seventeen Years Act
uaI Experience.
A LARGE AND FINE STOCK
OfDcug. and Druggists sunories, Bicycles,
Sewing Machines. A Large
Trade.
Trade

A careful observation Of the business
interests of this locality demonstrates
the fact that all branches are sustained
by creditabIe establishments. conducted
by capable business men, who are fully
abreast with the needs and requirements
of the times. Much credit is due this
house for the share it has taken in the
commercial interests of this locality.
Mr.. J. d. Morris, the wide-awake and
progressive young proprietor, was born
in Chatham county this State, June 81,
1868 and received Il liberal education at
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and manifold interests of this thriving
section.
The house was incepted July, 1898,
and since that date its career has been
one Of steady. substantial growth.
Large apl commodious quarters are
occupied consisting of double build
ing 50x75 feet in dimensions. The
greater portion Of this building is used
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-01-09

to establish state stock yards, at a
cost of a million dollars; to establish
a state insurance company, to take
risks at reduced rate; to appropri
ate money to build north and south
railroad at state expenses to require
corporations to deposit one per cent
of their capital stock with the state
when taking out charter, and to
compel all banks to deposit five per
cent of their deposits with the sta to
as a guarantee fund.
These measures, it will be noticed,
all proceed on the notion that capital
should be discouraged, and that all
corporations are enemies to the pub
lie. Kansas was just beginning to re-
cover from the odium brought upon
her by Popuiist freaks, and capital
was beginning anew to enter the State
when this session of the Legislature
was determined upon. Fortunately
the mischief which the Legislature
can do is limited and some of it can
be undone by the Republican admin
istration which is about to come in
Journal
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-01-09
SUFFERING KANSAS.

This time Kansas is suffering at
foremost in defending her interests
the governor and legislature of the
state. The populist wreckers, who
have done their utm ost to bring the
state into discredit, and who have
just been emphatically repudiated at
the polls, are trying to wreak their
revenge by enacting a series of arbi-
trary laws in the few remaining days
before the republican administration
comes into office.
The special session of the populist
legislature, convened by Gov. Leedy
for the purpose of passing extreme
anti corporation laws, opened Dec.
21, and will continue until Jan. 6.
when the new government comes in.
The populist have an overwhelming
majority in both branches, and they
have refused to the republican mem
bers even the privilege of protesting
against their proceedings. The busi-
ness is being done through a secret
populist csucus, which first decides
upon the measeurs to be passed and
then puts them through the legisla
ture.
Among the measures on the pro-
gram is bill reducing freight rates
25 per cent; another reducing pas
senger rates from three to two cents
a mile; third to reduce sleeping car
charges so per cent; bill making it
a misdemeanor for porter to ac-
cept 'tip''; one to create board of
railroad commissioners, with judiciary
powers, the members to hold Office
for four years and to be appointed by
Gov. Leedy before he goes out of Of
flee, and another to extend the term
of the present insurance commission
er for four years. Other bills propose