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

only do they equal but excel those of
many larger and more metropolitan
nlaces. And one Of the most notable
Is the place conducted by w. G.. Thomas.
If whom little need be said here. as the
mere mention of his name is sufficient
He is a druggist of long experience,
and is considered an expert, accurate
nbarmacist. Mr.. Thomas is an old Raj
eighite and well-known here, having
served his apprenticeship in this city,
and moved to Louisburg about six years
aro. where he has built up nice bust
ness. and enjoys a reputation as Lou
isburg's leading druggist, and by strict
attention to business and square deal
ing. has gained the confidence of the
neople throughout the section. He Is
tbe proprietor of Thomas Celebrated
Chill Pills and the proprietor of al es-
enlistment which is noted for its line
line of drugs. chemicals, proprietary med
icines and perfumeries, toilet articles
and all drug sundries usually found in
first class emporium of this character.
Mr. Thomas is also noted as being one
of I,ouisburgs most popular and ener
getic citizens who is liked by every one
who knows him and one who always
greets both friend and stranger with
n cordial welcome
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For Thirty-fve Years Leader
of the Louisburg Bar,
LAWYER, STATES
MAN, PATRIOT.
In Peace and War hal Ever Been Foremost in
Every Movement Locking to the Better
ment Of the People of the
State

Hon. Charles Mather Cook, the leader
of the Louisburg bar and one of the
leaders of the bar in the state, was
born in Franklin county, March 10th,
1914. He was prepared for college at
the Louisburg Male Academy and ma
circulated ut Wake Forest College He
left college in his sophomore year and
enlisted in Company |, Fifty-tifth North
Carolina Regiment as a private. He
was soon made lieutenant and after
the battle Of Gettysburg was promoted
to captaincy, and served as captain
unit. June, 1864, when he was assigned
to duty us regimental adjutant, con-
tinuing in that post Of duty until the
surrender at AppomattoX. He was
wounded in the leg at Petersburg.
Returning from the army he read law
and was admitted to the bar i'll 1861.
He Immediately entered into large
practice, which has grown steadily until
he is recognized as one of the ablest
lawyers in the State. He has also been
a leader of the Democratic party, first
in his county. then in his district, and
later in the State, and is now generally
regarded as one of the wiSest party
leaders in North Carolina. In 1874 he
was elected to the State Senate; in 1877
he was solicitor of the Twelfth Judicial
district; in 1873 he was elected to the
House of Representatives and was
chairman of the judiciary committee; in
1880 he was reelected and made Speak
err of the House in 1884 he was APP
pointed director in the penitentiary; i'll
1899 was a member of the board of in
ternal improvements; in 1888 he was re-
elected to the House and declining to
run for Speaker was the leader on the
floor in that important session and in
1895 and 1896 he was Secretary of
Staten all these positions Capt. Cooke
showed ability of a high order and
strengthened the confidence that the
people have always had in him.
For thirty years and more Capt ChaS.
NJ. Cooke has been a leader Mt the bar,
in church and in state, Il friend of edu-
cation, of progress, and of whatever
would advance the glory Of the Com
monwealth In war; his life was put at
the srvice of his country; inpeace, his de-
votion to the uplifting of the people has
been equally conspicuous and unselish.
In all his actions that have promoted
religion good government and education
he has been seconded by his wife. who
was Miss Bette Person, to whom he
was married in 1868. He has one son
who is at the bar, another who gradu-
ated at West Point, another who is an
expert in cotton mill manufacturing,
and others who are preparing to receive
his mantle of usefulness.
Capt, Cooke is a trustee of the Iiniyer-
sity and Wake Forest, has been moGer
atnr IF tho R1ntiSt State ConVpution
Chairman of the Democratic State Con
vention and has received every other
honor of leadership. Now the prime
of life, in the active practice Of his pro
fession, he is his county's foremost son
an honor to the county and to the STATE
The cigar sfumps men throw away
are tobacco leaves.
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HON. II. G. KEARNEY.
SHERIFF..

: Franklin county has an abundant sup
ply of good, honest and brave citizens,
but to have looked over the entire coln-
try and State no more worthy gentle
man with a truer or Drawer heart could
have been found to have cast the duties
Of sheriff upon than the one selected
by the Democratic party as its standard
bearer for the office of sheriff and who
has carried that banner to victory
through each campaign since the memo
rable one Of 1878. A man to discharge
the duties Of sheriff must be possessed
Of irnness, vigilance and utter fearless
ness. And sthe people Of Franklin
county realized this when they elected
III. G. Kearney or better known as THE
Democratic war horse Of Franklin
county, He was born in Franklin
county August 31st, 1912. and in May,
1861 enlisted in the Confederate army.
Company Il. Fifth North Carolina Regi-
ment Volunteers, which was afterwards
the Fifteenth Regiment North Caro-
lima troops and served during the war.
being First Lieutenant for his company
at the surrender at AppomattoX Court
House. After the war he was engaged
in the manufacture of tobacco for a few
years and was elected and served as
constable in Franklinton township from
the latter part Of 1868 until the latter
part Of 1872.
He was nominated by the. Democratic
party as their candidate for sheriff Of
Franklin county in the cpring of 1878,
and was elected on the first Thursday in
August. 1873, lthe first time the Demo
Gratis carried the county and elected all
their candidates since reconstruction
days Of 1863 He was sworn in and as
sumed the duties of office on the first
Monday in December. 1878, and since
which time he has been the nominee
and candidate Of the party for sheriff
and has been elected and served
continuously. making an excellent rec
ord. He has always taken an active
part IN politics and all public matters
affecting the people of Franklin county
and North Carolina.
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ID. L. SAITHWICK,
DENTIST.

Among the progressive business and
professional men Of Louisburg is the
well equipped DR.. d. Il. Smith
wick, born in Warren county
in 1861 After educating him
self at Wake Forest he graduated from
the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
in 1891 He married Miss Evelyn Ma
con. of Franklin county in the fall Of
1891. Locsted and practiced dentistry
in Smithfeld three years. His health
failed. then for several years he was
out of active life, spending most of the
time on the farm. Having regained
his health. he located in Louisburg April
1896, where he was not long in establish
ing most satisfactory practice. He
has always been an active Democrat
Il liberal supporter of Christian work,
Il great believer in education and is most
active in orphanage work and is now
plan TO give the orphans
at Thomasville dental service. Since
DIR. Smithwick has been located in Lou
isburg he has made many warm and
lasting friends.
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has a clear logical mind and presents his
arguments to the court and jury with
great force and distinctness." As Il
Democrat his past record, the stand he
has taken on all political questions and
the earllestness with which he has work
ed for the party in the campaign are too
well known to the people to need any
extended mention.
As an orator he is considered among
the best of the State, and has a repu-
tation of being ready with his language,
and very impressive in his manner. the
main force of his argument being in the
art and style with which he puts the
main facts within easy grasp of his
hearers As a citizen he makes an ex-
cellent one, being true to his friends,
true to his convictions, just to his enc
mics and alive to the best interests of the
people. He has before him future
that is teeming with honors.
In 1856 Mr.. Spruill was married to
Miss Alice Capehart Winston, one of
the fairest daughters of the Old North
State and the charming and accomplish
ed daughter of Hon. Z. III. Winston, Of
BERTHE The result of that union is Il
beautiful home in Louisburg, which is
made still more pleasant and happy by
the laughter of three bright and beau
tiful children, which indeed makes hap
piness complete and earth like a per-
petual paradise.
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HON. II. II. MASENBURG ATTOR-
NEY AT LAW.

is not only natiye Of the grand Old
State of North Carolina, but OF the
historic old county Of Franklin as Wen.
He was born in 1850, and spent his
boyhood days, under the tutorship Of
Prof. Davis at the Male Academy of
this place. receiving his early education
which was afterwards completed &C
Randolph Macon College of Nirginla.
Deciding to become a follower of Black
stone he was admitted to the bar on thar
memorable day on which Gov. Vance
was inaugurated as Governor in lS1l'
and has since continued to practice ms
chosen profession at this place.
He is Il Democrat and has twice been
MAYOR and also was clera of the SUI
perior court. In 1876 he was married
to Miss Mangum, the accomplished
daughter of Capt. Allison Mangum, OF
Durham county, and a niece of Rev. =.
w Mangum, Of Chapel Hill Mr.. Ma
senburg has a great many friends whip
wish him much prosperity.
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HON. VIM. HAYWOOD RUFFIN-
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

The best evidence Of mans ability,
and the scope of his knowledge III any
vocation is undoubtedly due to his sue
cess in that calling, and no more appro-
pirate application Of this rule can be
made than to the legal profession. And
as fair example we point with PRIDE
to the personnel Of the well known at
torney. Democrat and citizen whose
name appears at the head of this article.
VIM. Haywood Ruffn though born IN
Lexington, Mo, in 1864, is Of North
Carolina stock, and son of Dr. VIM.
Haywood Ruftin, who was q native of
Franklin county. n c.. and Il descend
ant Of the Ruffins who settled in Edge
connie aud adjoining counties in the
Colonial days. His mother was Agnes
*. Chadwick. Il well known Kentucky
family of that name.
Mr. Ruftn obtained his license to prac-
tice law in North Carolina in 1887, and
shortly thereafter moved to the iron
boom section Of Alabama. where he
practiced his profession in Sheffield for
eight years and enjoyed lucrative prac-
tice until the depression in the iron
trade caused the collapse of Sheffield
and other new iron manufacturing towns
OF that section.
in 1896 he returned to Franklin coun-
ty to practice his profession ut the home
of his ancestors. And the people finding
that he was made of the same material,
composed of integrity. enterprise and the
many sterling qualities which SO charac-
terized the lives of his ancestors, they
were not slow to become one of his
clients when the services of an attorney
We're needed. And the result of this is,
that he now enjoys large and lncra-
tive practice in this and adjoining coun-
ties.
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HON. PERCIVAL HENDERSON
COOKE, ATTORNEY.

Among the well-known and successful
young lawyers of Louisburg we find the
above-named gentleman occupying con-
spicuous place at the bar, and one who
is proud of the fact that he is thorough
ly a North Carolinian by birth and
training, and he is heartily III sympathy
with anything and everything that has Il
tendency toward the upbuilding of the
State and especially this section.
Hon. Perciyal Henderson Cooke
springs from race of people that
have long been noted for their
intelligence. loyalty and progressiveness.
He is son of Capt. Chas. Mather
Cooke. and was born in Louisburg Feb
ruary, 1871. He received an excellent
education. the rudiments of which were
had by attendance at the Loulsburg
Male Academy and afterwards complet-
cd nv attendance ut Horner's School,
Wake Forest College and at the Unlyer-
sity Of North Carolina where he finished
his law course in 1891. and was admitted
to the bar III September, 1892, to prac-
tice his chosen profession, Subsequently
he practiced in Columbia, Tenn. nntll
1894. when he returned to his natal
home, where he practices in all the
courts at the present day with ms father'
Cant G. NJ. Cooke. the firm being one
of the best known in this section. Our
subject is member of the Masonic
order. I. O. O. Il. and the knights OF
pythias. and young man who is walk
ing up the path way Of life replete with
the noble characteristics which are sure
to win success.
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THE NEWS AND Observation-Disclosures CENTURY EDITION

the Republican administration, and re-
turned to the practice of his profession
at Louisburg
AS an attorney he has been very sue
cessful and is numbered among the best
of the State and enjoys a splendid prac-
tice. In the language of Judge Frederick
Moore. referring TO our subject. He said:
Ills thorough preparation of his cases
IMPRESSED me as soon as he commenced
to try cases before me. He always comes
into court thoroughly prepared. He
knows in advance exactly what he wants
to prove and can prove by his witnesses,
and his briefs of the law and facts pre-
pared for use in the Superior Court are
usually almost as complete as the briefs
usually filed III the Supreme court. He
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
GEO. H. COOPER.
Dealer in General Merchandise.

This popular and well known estab-
iishment ranks among the leading and
most reliable firms Of the town, and
no house in any line of trade offers such
superior inducements to their customers,
or is more widely known for the excel
lent quality of its goods than the house
of Geo. III. Cooper.
Its popularity is due to the liberal
policy and the prompt business methods
of its proprietors and the courteous and
cordial manner with which every one
visiting the store is treated. The build
ing occupied is a handsome brick strac-
ture facing two of the main streets of
the town, and within its walls are to be
found a large and complete stock of
the very best goods to be had in the
general merchandise line and consists
of fine dry goods, notions, shoes, hats,
groveries, etc, and everything that goes
to make up a frst-class establishment
of this character.
Mr.. Cooper the proprietor, scarcely
needs an introduction to the people of
this county as his genial disposition has
not only made him scores of friends, but
together with the quality Of goods hand
led has established trade which ex-
tends throughout this and adjoining
counties. He is a native of Franklin
county, and first entered the business
arena as clerk for ]. Il. Jones, of Lau-
rel. Subsequently in 1890 he estab-
lished the present business under the
firm name of Timberlake and Cooper,
which continued until the decease of Mr..
Timberlake, when it became Jones and
Cooper, and in January, 1898. Mr..
Cooper became the sole owner of the
business, and with one such as he at the
head it could not help but prosper.
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NJ Fl. AYCOCKE. PHI. G..

Who is secretary and treasurer Of the
Aycocke Drug Company and a graduate
and registered pharmacist is in charge Of
the prescription department, and this
alone is a guarantee that all prescrip-
tons intrusted to them win have prompt
attention and will be accurately COM
pounded
And with their motto of pure Drugs,
accurate prescription work, and low
prices" they have succeeded in estab-
fishing a prosperous business with Il
large and growing patronage.
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HOY. rHos. wALrER BlCKETr,
Attorney at Law.

There is probably no young man in all
Eastern North Carolina who has larG-
or circle of friends than the subject of
this sketch. He is native of Union
comfy by birth, but has been a resident
OF Louisburg for the past i've or
six years. He was educated at Wake
Forest College, from which institution
he graduated with high honors. lie Is
at the present chairman of the dlspen-
sary board and one of the most popular
attorneys Of Louisburg, and in the Ian
grage of enc of his fellow-citizens lie Is
young man Of honor, trust and integrity,
with future full of honors, and
Democrat. citizen and lawyer that any
State well may feel proud of.
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"IT DON'T TAKE MUCH TO VAC
CINATE."


CThe following poem. written by
who desires his name withheld.
has particular significance at this time
Editor.)
us that all you are going to do
Just scratch my arm Il time or two,
And then rub some virus on it!
/ thought an ugly cash you'd cut,
And in it you'd be sure to put
Something hotter than hornet
The doctor seemed to be cast down,
At what ] said, and with a frown
He slowly turned to me and said;
Sorry you don't appreciate
The simple way ! yaccinate;
Give it time-therell come head"
."ThereM come a head indeed, said |,
IT could not head were it to try;
Don't ever think it can intiame."
The doctor mildly made reply
MAY be you better know than |.
And, after all, | am to blame.
/ plainly showed him my distrust-
/ left his office in disgust.
And rudely of him took my leave;
Feeling much like indignating.
At his way of yaccinating
People, whom he would deceive.
For several days | knocked about,
Entertaining never a doubt.
That Doe was wrong and was right:
That no arm ever could be sore,
Unless a doctor scratched it more,
So as to make it bleed sight.
-, hnI
The idea popped into my head,
That ia roll up my sleeve and see
How that scratch was getting along,
That | might prove the doctor wrong,
AS he was knew, bound to be.
What's the matter? the thing looks
red.
Anxiously to myself l said.
when has Spider bitten me-!
1t itched little, then it burned.
And angry looked each way turned
And felt as sore as sore could i've.
yaccinated? You bet | was;
The thing had worked and made no
noise,
And still continued to proceed;
Got bigger, redder, ev'ry way,
Hotter and angrier ev'ry day
And to my nursing paid no heed.
/ saw the doctor riding by
He looked ut me and winked one eye,
Saying: How is that scratch, my
SOM"
Don't you say scratch to me, said l.
unless you're ready for the Sky;
I'm in no humor now for fun.
Now in conclusion ! will say,
And thereto stick till my last day
1t don't take much to vaccinate
Only a little scratch or two,
Will do for me, or do for you,
And then little time to wait.
From this a moral we may draw,
To help us keep the Moral law,
And ever from temptation tcei
Our little Sins, if they take well,
Soon into larger Sins will swell.
Till filled with death the soul will be.
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DRUG COMPANY.
Druggists and Pharmacists-Wh Wholesale
and Retail.

Located on the main street of the
town is the above named concern, which
was incorporated under the laws of
North Carolina with ample capital to
compete with any drug firm in the State
They carry a complete line of drugs,
chemicals, proprietary medicines, per-
fumes, toilet articles, paints, oils, var
nishes, and in fact all druggists sundries
which so to make up complete estab-
liShment of this character. They make
a speciality of compromising prescriptions
at all times, this means day or night.
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and has since that date been continuous
~ at it's helm. lie is a Democrat and
was mayor of Louisburg five years and
chairman of the county Democratic eX-
ecutive committee for period of ten
years. At the election in November of
1898 he was the choice of the people for
county treasurer
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Geo. 5. Bake RS
INSURANCE.
EST a blished 1869

Insures all kinds of Prop
erty against fire, lightning
and cyclones Also repre-
sents the Mutual Benefit ife
Insurance Co, OF Newark,
N. j. Is Justice of the Peace
and makes a speciality Of coll
lections; at Louisburg, N. c.
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his chosen profession, and al once began
active practice ut this place, now enjoy
ing Il large and lucrative practice in
this section. He is a Democrat and as
such has served his town as mayor for
several terms.
He is Il member of the Episcopal
church and a man who has great
many warm and personal friends in this
State.
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HARDWARE a.
SUPPLY COMPANY.

Wholesale and Retail Dealers IN Hard
ware. Agricultural Implements ana
Builders Supplies.
In reviewing the many and varied com
merciaI interests of Louisburg it IS our
desire to select those who are representa-
tive in their character aud which by their
correct mode of doing business reflect
great credit upon the town. Prominent
among that number and one which mas
acquired quite a reputation in the MINDS
of the people of this and adjoining coun-
ties, for the excellent line of goods car
ried and for fair dealing to the large
patronage it enjoys is the Louisburg
Hardware and Supply Company, which
dates its inception back to 1887.
a large and commodious building
30xS0 feet in dimensions is occupied
on the main street which is filed from
floor TO ceiling with goods, and in addi-
tion to this they have large ware rooms
where the heavier goods are kept
The stock which is carried is very
large and consists of all kinds of hard
ware. stoves, crockery, agricultural inn
PIGMENTS, builders supplies large line
of lumber, etc. They are also special
agents for Pomona Terra Gotta sewer
ripe, tiue pipe and well tubing, cham
pion mowers and binders, Geiser separa
tors and engines, etc, etc. The trade
is very large and extends all throughout
this and adjoining countless Il great many
goods being shipped direct from the
manufactor to che buyer. Mr. A. c.
Hughes, the manager of the business is
well known as Il man full of those bust
ness qualities which are necessary to
make a success at what ever one under
takes and lie certainly has demonstrated
this fact in the management of the
Louisburg Hardware and Supply Co.
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HON. ". NJ. PERSON ATTORNEY.

Hun. ". NJ. TEKSUN--A I UI1NT I.
The bar of Iouishurg has among its
members ut the present day some of the
most influential and able lawyers of the
State. And among that number is the
well known and popular gentleman
whose name captions this article
Mr.. Person was born in this county in
1862 After receiving his early educa
ton at the old field schools of the coun-
~. and the University of North Caro-
lima, he subsequently took law course
at the University of Virginia. and was
admitted TO the lar III 1884 TO practice
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W. G. THOMAS.
DRUGGIST

and commended for the
superior style Of her drug stores. Not
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TO pass under ladder is a sign of
bad especially il your foot touches
the ladder.
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As a rule we have only words OF
praise for the dead. Our stock of
censure is exhausted ON them while alive.
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There is glory in any little thing
you do simply from sense of duty.
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The self made man always blames il
on some other fellow.