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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-29
Stockholders Meeting.

The Stockholders of the Equitable
Fire Insurance Company. of Snow Hill.
Md. will hold Il meeting ia the office
of said Company III the Court House.
Snow Hill. Maryland, ON Tuesday the
2d day of May next, for the purpose Of
electing directors for the ensuing year
j. EDw ARD WHITE,
Snow Hill, Apr. II. Secretary
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-29
Snow Hill B. & L. Meeting
of Stockholders.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Snow Building and Loan
Association will he held ON Friday eve
ming May the 9Th 1899 at 5 o'clock III
Masonic Hall. for the purpose Of
clccting President. Vice President,
Secretary. Treasurer. three Auditors
and five Directors To serve for the en-
suing year All stockholders are re-
qucSted to be present.
l.. \. PURSEIL,
PRESIDENT.
w. ID. CoRDDRY. JR.
SECRETARY
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-29

Local notices ~ these columns are
charged for al The rate Of 10 cents a line
for ercry insertion. II matters not What
others charge. We regulate our ram
prices according 70 The fair north Of his
journal as an adre, tisinq medium.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-29
WEDDINGS.

PocoMuKr CRY, Mp. April % Mrs
Julia Trader. Of Poconokc City. and
Mr. James X Stevens. of Cape Charles
Va, were married at the home of MIR
Samuel l. Dryden, III Pocomoke City
this afternoon. Rev Warren X Burr
of old Point, Va, otilciatcd. The brid,
wore costume of steel henrietta cloth
with suitable trimmings
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-29
Dr. BuiI's Cough syrup is

Dr. Bulls Cough syrup il -
grand old remedy, used for many years.
and still in public favor II is without
doubt the best medicine for pulmonary
affections. II always cures All druggist
sell il for - cts.
a tribe Of Red Men will b, instituted
at Rehoboth on May g, with 40 mem
bers.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-29
Peremptory Notice

The Board of County Commissioners
of Worcester County will meet ON April
25th to complete the changes of real and
personal property on the books of said
county preparatory to making out the
levy for 1899 and no change will he
made after above date. All persons
having claims against the county must
file them itemized with proper vouchers
on or before the Goth day of May next.
otherwise they will not appear in the
levy of 1899. w. +. BoSToN.
President of the Board.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-29

i was reading an advertisement oi
Chamberlain Collie. Cholera and Diar
rhoea Remedy i'll the Pocomokc Enter
prise recently. which leads me to writ,
this can truthfully say never used
any remedy equal To it for colo and
diarrhoca. | have never had To use NOR,
than one or two doses tn cure the worst
case with myself or children.-W. y
STRoUp, Pocomokc City, Md For sal,
by p ID. Cottingham & Co. Druggist
Snow Hill, Md. or L. l.. Erickson
Berlin.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-29
ELECTION NOTICE.
To the Qualified Voters of the
Town of Snow Hill, Md.

The Mayor of the town of Snow Hill
hereby gives notice that an election
will he held in the said town in the
building known rs Purncll'S Hall. OH
Monday the Isl day of May A. d. 1899,
for the purpose of clecting three persons
as councilmen of said town of Snow
Hill
The polls will be- open on said hast
named day and at said place from
o'clock y. m. till o'clock p m. for
the purposes aforesaid
JOHN = MOORE.
Mavor of the town Of Snow HI
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-29
August Flower.

1T is surprising fact, says Prof.
Huuton. that III my travels in all parts
of the world. for the last ten years.
have met more people having used
Green's August Flower than any other
remedy. for dyspepsia, dcrangcd liver
and stomach. and for constipation.
find for tourists and statesmen, or for
persons filling office position. where
headaches and general bad feeling from
irregular habits exist. that Green's Au-
gust Flower is grand remedy. II does
not injurc the system by frequent use,
and is excellent for sour stomach and
indigestion Sample bottles free at p
d. Cuttingham X Co, Snow Hill. or
DR. = X Marshall. Berlin, Md.
Sold by all dealers i'll civilized countries.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-29

SALISBURY. Mp. Apail %. AT Trinity
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Salisbury, this evening. Miss Minnie
White. of Stockton, Worcester county.
was married To- Mr. VIM + McSSick. of
Allen, Wicomico county Rev II II.
Potts oiliciatcd Miss Kate Price. of
Allen. and Miss Lola White were brides
maids The groomSmcn were Warren
and Irving Pollit. of Allen The ushcrs
were Roscal Jones, of Allen. and II.
Winter Owens. of Salisbury
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-29
Railroad Station Burned.

Mcdaniel Station. on the Baltimore,
Chesapeake and Atlantic Railroad, four
miles above St Michael'S burned to the
ground Saturday evening The fire Is
supposed To have originated from spark
from Il locomotive. as there was no fire
III the stove in the station at the time
No one was at the station when the fire
started, the station agent having left on
business, 1t is supposed that a spark
from the engine lodged in the shingles
of the roof and i'll the absence of fire
extinguishcrs the building and contents
wsre destroyed. The warehouse adjoin.
ing was saved.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-29
Do 4 n
You nj NE. \
Wear D u

Most people do. but most people don I
seem Ia realize that there is IL difference
III the shoes made 10y one firm from those
made by another Yet. this is true
There are good honest Shocmakers Just
the same a. there are good honest car
pcntcrS, blackSmithS and other good
mechanics. You get a shoe made by a
maker of good goods and you are sure To
get IA Shoe that will fit well. wear well
and give general satisfaction hat : the
kind of people we buy our shoes from
We haze been in the business long
enough Ia know what shoe is and how
To buy them and with every pair nf shoes
sold AT this store goes this experience
You are coming tn Salisbury. maybe
from Berlin, st. Martins. Pittsvillc.
Whalcyville. Wilton. Powellville. Coul-
bourns or some other town in Worcester
You are invited tn call at our store and
buy a pair of our guaranteed shoes. Shoes
for Women. Men. Boys aud Girls and
they are sold the shoes AT prices rs low
rs anyone can sell them.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1899-04-29
The Farmers Friend


The above cut represents section of
the Monarch Wire fence and illustrates
its strength 1t will not only turn cat
the. horses and hogs but lions. if neces-
Sary. As agent for this fence machine
| offer il to the public as the best and
cheapest fence and machine on the mar
ket. Wire cost only IL cents IA rod and
any farmer can put 1t up with one of
these machines For further informa-
ton address
GORDON ADKINS,
Newark, Md.
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W u. NtTh IIT1hN y u.
SECRETARY
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
]. ]. THOMAS & co.
Cotton Storage Warehouse Grocers, Cotton
Sellers and Commission Merchants.

One Of the largest and most widely
known firms in Raleigh, and in the
State, is ]. j. Thomas x Co, 313, 3f5
and 81 South, Wilmington street This
large and prosperous firm has been en-
gagged in business MT their present stand
for over twenty years. During this long
period this firm has steadily grown and
built up Il wide reputation for liberal
and honest dealing. which makes the
firm name a Synonym Of business fnteg-
rity.
Mr.. ]. j. Thomas is also President of
the Commercial and Farmers Ma
tional Bank.
Mr.. Brewer is Wake county man and
has been a member OF this firm for nine
years. The warehouse of j. j. Thomas
d Go. has Il capacity of Two thousand
bales storage and liberal advances are
made on cotton placed with this firm.
On account of the demand for cotton by
the mills in the State, cotton brings in
the spring on this market New York
prices. and raisers and dealers cannot do
better than rlaee their bales with J. ].
Thomas * Co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
lRBY AND YOUNG,
One Of The Leading Hardware Firms Of the City
Under Progressive and Wide
Awake Management.

i q
Among the mercantile firms of Raj
eigh that add greatly TO the business
interests Of the city is the hardware
firm Of Irhy Il Young, who opened
their business here iii the summer or
1898.
Mr.. B. Irby. senior member of the
firm, was formerly professor of Agri-
culture at the a. a. NJ College, and fer
a number OF years was ranked as one
of the States prominent educators. Mr..
s. M. Young before entering into this
partnership had gained valuable expe-
riemce in the hardware business while
a salesman for the Lewis Hardware
Company.
The premises occupied is largeatwo-
story brick building, about 30x90 feet,
and facing on East Martin street. The
first floor is used for general sales
room, the second and warehouse in
the rear OF the building are used for
storage room a speciality is made of
builders and shelf hardware. farm and
garden seed and agricultural irnple-
ments. In their mammoth stock will
also be found complete line Of stand
ard sewing machines, dairy supplies,
feed cutters. Johnson Haryesters, Ms
sen wagons, paints, oils and varnish
rims, spokes and hubs, lime, cement
etc. They are also agents in this TERRI
tory for the famous Orient and Victor
bicycles.
Both members Of the firm are number
ed among the most solid and substan-
tial citizens of Raleigh, and in the wide
awake management Of their business
they are using every legitimate method
To build mp a large patronage and their
efforts are being crowned with crafty
ing success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE GLOBE CLOTHING HOUSE.
Corner of Wilmington and Exchange
Place. OF Interest to the Public.

Corner of Wilmington and Exchange
Place. OF Interest to the Public.
The average patron Of clothing
house today is person whose limited
amounts of money makes it necessary
to trade at the store where the best
bargains in prices and quality Of goods
can lie had for the least money. Raleigh
has just such a store as this as is we'll
known by many of her citizens as well
as numbers Of the country people who
come here to do their trading Mr..
kohn is always on the lookout for the
best interest Of his customers and by
making close trades with Northern job
hers he has been able to sell at the low
est prices and offer the great bargains
which we find in his store today Both
the prices and the quality of his goods
are such as will please the most econom-
zeal buyers. His clothing is bought d-
rect from high price clothing manufac-
turers, and in handling such goods Mr..
kohn does not hesitate to guarantee
both fit and quality In his store will
be found complete assortment or fine
sample shoes which he buys direct from
the leading manufacturers of New Eng
land. When you want the best and most
reliable goods at astonishingly low
prices you can always find such Mt the
Globe Clothing House. corner of Will
mington and Exchange Place. J. NJ
kohn, proprietor
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
One Of RaIeigh's Leading industries.
Manufacturers of Long and Short
Leaf We low Pine Lumber and
Building Material of
All Kinds
Under a Wide Awake and Progressive Man
agement the Business is Constantly Grow
ing. Oceopy One Block # Ground.
SplsnjiiIy Equipped Lun
b,r Mis-, Troy NJ c.

and are likewise shipped all over the
South. This Company has adopted aud
maintained standard of excellence in
their work. and this fact is recognized Ivy
their numerous patrons, and their goods
are in great demand. TO demonstrate
this fact il is only necessary to state
that the Company are fully a month be-
hind in their orders, although running
at their fullest capacity.
\ well equipped branch lumber mill
is maintained at Troy, this State. The
Company at both of their mills give en-
ployment to some seventy operatives.
thus its great advantage to Raleigh and
this section can readily be appreciated.
The personnel Of the officiate is as
follows:
Mr.. w. J. Hicks, the president of the
Company. is one Of the best known men
in North Carolina. lie resides at Ok
ford, and is the superintendent of the
Oxford Orphan Asylum.
Mr.. c. III. Beckwith, the vicc-president
Of the Company. is also a well-known
and progressive gentleman who resides
at Troy.
Mr. y, j. Ellington, the Treasurer and
superintendent needs no introduction to
the people OF this section lie is a
staunch citizen and man of business
aeumen. lie has charge of the mills at
Troy.
Mr.. r. f. Ellington, the secretary and
BookKeeper, is a well-known Raleighite
and has legons of friends throughout
this section. He is a hard and earnest
worker.
Mr.. G. z. Snuggs. Business Manager,
is the right man in the right place. He
is a practical builder and has ereete'
many of Raleigh's handsomest and
substantial buildings. He give
sonal attention to the businr
of its success is direct
his efforts.
Business relations
these gentlemen will
advantageous and $
ducements are offert,. ..,-., -urrut7irr no
procure elsewhere. 1t is the wish OF this
Company TO REGARD every customer not
only as a patron, but likewise as a friend.
and II YOU are not already either Of
these remember they hope very much to
make you So
Such institutions give life and bright
ness to a community. The sound and
whir of the wheels are merry music. for
they indicate the prosperity and solidity
of community as a manufacturing cen
ter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A. L. BAILEY & co.
One of Raleigh's Wide-Awake Business
Houses.

One of Raleighs Wide-Awake Business
Houses.
AS an example of what can be done
with energy and enterprise as developing
forces, the above named firm stand out
prominently in their particular line. Mr..
Bailey is a North Carolinian by birth
and first saw the light of day in John
ston county, January 18th, 1873. He
was reared and educated there and made
his advent into Raleigh in 1892 At
that period he entered the employ of his
uncle, f. l.. Bailey and remained with
him until January, 1898 when he in
ceptcd his present Hourishing business.
He occupies large and commodious quar-
tiers at DO South Wilmington street
and these quarters are nicely fitted up
for the conduct of the business. He
handles superb line of fine WHISTLES,
wines, beer and cigars. Among the
former may be mentioned such stand
ard brands as -Four KS, Manhattan
Cabin, Oscar Pepper and Old CIemmer
rye WHISTLES and North Carolina corn
Whistles. His wines are both imported
and domestic. In the line Of beer he
handles Portner's and also Pabsts keg
and bottled.
Mr.. Bailey is a wide-awake young bus
mess man who knows how to please his
patrons, hence the success attending his
efforts. Courtesy is always shown to one
and all.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Raleigh can well congratulate herself
on the number and extent of her manu-
factories. Manufacturing interests are
the proudest plumcs Of her civic wreath,
as it is upon industrial enterprises that
She must rely for her future groWlh and
greatness. Live, goanead, Iiteh.
gent industry ia the future,
taking the place OF the IN
skilled negffo Labor, will not only
add to her wealth and future Import
ancc, but viii also exert a controlling in-
tlucnce on politics and social standing by
imparting the dignity Of a genuine man
hood to both. and placing her iii fair
competitive relation With the large
manufacturing cities OF the North and
West \ proper consideration of the
claims OF the North Carolina Building
and Supply Company, render these
thoughts peculiarly appropriate. Phis
concern is one of the Invest in the State,
and is doing large and rapidly increas-
ing business.
The company was incorporated in 1895,
succeeding Hicks and Ellington, ccdn-
bination of the old firm of Ellington,
Royster and Company.
Inc officers of the Company are:
w ] Hicks President.
g. II. Beckwith-Y Vice President
w. J, Ellington Treasurer and SUI.
perintendent
e. Il. Ellington Secretary and Book
Keeper
G.. T.. Snuggs Business Manager.
All live. wide-aWake, progressive gen
tlemen, who stand high in their several
capacities. The plant and offices of the
Company are located ON North West
street, and cover block of ground The
main shop is a commodious two story
brick structure 90x160 feet in d'men-
sions The Dry Kiln is 22x100 feet. In
addition they have their lumber sheds.
moulding sheds and in fact everything
for the successful conduct of their bust
ness.
The equipment in point of machinery
is truly superb. none but the very best
and latest woodworking machinery be-
ing used. The plant is nicely situated
for receiving and shipping, goods, spurs
of the Seaiboard Air Line tracks run di-
rectly through their yard
They manufacture in large quantities
long and short leaf yellow pine. laths,
shingles, sash, doors, blinds, dressed lum-
Der, balusters rails, newels and in fact
all kinds of building material. These
goods find ready market in Raleigh
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
The Commercial
and Farmers Bank.
One Of the Great Financial Bases Upon
Which Inc Commercial and
Manufacturing
World of Raleigh Rests. Conservatory Man
aged. The Bank Has the Wealthiest Board
of Directors South of Baltimore. Capt.
tai 100000 Undivided Profits
and Surplus, S32,oo247.

creased as each year has been numbered
with the past. While run upon a con-
servatiye basis as far as consistent with
their welfare and the welfare of their
depositors, the bank is noted for its
liherality and progressiveness which is
stamped upon their every action con-
corning the development of Raleigh, and
has bcen and is a powerful factor in that
direction and will continue to be as long
as it is under its present management.
Its course and management has inspired
local business circles with confidence
and furnished useful lessons. 1t has
exemnhfcd that caution and liherality
can be blended in a useful way. Gather
ing together as its shareholders. directors
and officers, a group of the acknowl
edged successful business men of the
State, ii has taught III its
methods high grade Of husi-
honor and example. 1t has ser
standards that no financial institu-
ton need he ashamed to emulate Pru-
dence and master ability having mark
ed the course Of the bank in the past,
ample promise is given For its future.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Mr. Brown carries one Of the largest
stocks i'm the State of collins. caskets,
robes. slippers, etc, and has three hand
some funeral cars, which are the most
elegant i'm the State. One of the most
interesting features of Mr.. Browns
business is his gallery of pictures OF
many prominent men buried by him.
xy.hen President Jefferson Davis body
was en- route to Richmond, Mr.. Brown
had charge of the remains, taking the
casket to the State House in funeral
car drawn by six black horses, hand
sontely netted, and it was the opinion
Of many prominent persons that Mr..
Rrowp's equipment was the handsomest
seen during the entire trip.
MIR. ED. S. BROWN, FAlBALMER.
Mr. Ed. S. Brown is a nephew OF Mr..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HELLER BROTHERS.
The Original Shoe HOUSE, Established in 1876.
An Elegant Stock to Choose
From,

No article OF either male or female
outfit today in this country occupies
more general attention than shoes and
in no feature Of progress has such
steady Improvement been made OF late
years as in footwear. A notable ana
representative house in this branch in
the city of Raleigh is. that Of Heller
Brothers, the original shoe house, estab~
lshed back in 1876. They carry an im-
meirse stock of shoes, embracing such
leading makes as Bannister, Turner.
Keith, Douglass, Ziegler, etc. They also
carry a fine line Of Trunks Bags, Lea
ther and Hosiery. Their standard
is a low price for an excellent article.
The management of this excellent house
is under Mr.. Herman Heller, one OF
0lr enterpriSing business men,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
JOHN w. EVANS.
Carriage and Buggy Manufacturer. Repairing
Painting and Trimming a
Speciality.

Mr.. Evans has been conducting his
business at the same stand corner of
Morgan and Blount streets, for the last
twenty years. His work speaks for It
self, and has built up for him an enyia
BILE reputation for superiority of both
finish and design. Mr.. Evans is a thor
oughly competent man, having served
an apprenticeship of several years III
large shops in Pennsylvania, and the
character and type Of his work is strict
ly first-class.
Mr.. Evans employs a strong force of
skilled labor, and his custom is drawn
from he best patronage or the city. A
full stock of material is kept on hand
for repairing at short notice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
MtCH|N{ CO.
w. { ASHLEY,
Manager.

A valuable acquisition to the business
interests Of Raleigh Is the Manufactar-
ers' Agency, recently eslalaishe,l by
Mr.. w e. Ashley, who has his lead
quar- in the lark Hutel.
Mr.. Ashley represents the American
Wood Working and Machine Company,
the James Ielfell Water Wheels. En-.
giIles and Boilers, the Austin and Nests
ern Company, Rock Crushers and Road
Machines and anumber of other man
ufacturers of standard machinery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
|. C. HILL.
B er, Wines, Liquors and Cigars. One Of the
Leading Liquor Establishments
Of Raleigh.

Mr.. |. c. Hill is Wake county man,
and has been in business in Raleigh for
eleven years. During the last four
years he has conducted a most success
full business Of his own, and enjoys a
large and liberal patronage.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THOMAS DONALDSON Coli
Wholesale and Retail Butcher.

In stall No. ? of the city market will
be found Thomas Donaldson, whose
name and occupation is familiar to ev-
erybody in Raleigh. His apartment is
kept neat and clean and is conducted on
the Metropolitan method. He buys only
the very choicest cattle and in cutting
and handling meats he is a master of
his profession. lie handles beef. NUT
ton, veal, pork, etc, and delivers by wa
gon to any point in the city. He has
nice patronage and pleases his Gus
toners generally.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
G. w. MARSH & son.
City Market.

G. w. Marsh & Son. who are still oc-
cupying stall No. 4 of the cfty market.
keep on hand full supply of.yegetables
fruits, chickens, eggs etc. They are al
ways ready to supply their customers
aud deliver promptly at the houses.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
RICHARD A. McCURDY. President
F H HYsTT Columbia, S. G., Gen Agt for the Caroinas
The 0Ide |. and La gest Life Com pany
America
Its insurance in Force (March, 1899 is Sl,OO
Its assets Are 81
Its Surplus is 4

Its contracts most LIBERAL three paid up
and extended Insurance. cash values wren policy
the largest.
policy and Endowmns
the FOUR HUNDRED MILLIONS SEVEN
HUNDRED FoRTYEIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TEN DOL
policy holders $5eoooooo more than it has
'front.' them
a Agentsw o W orkN carolina
PITER, District Raleigh G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Edwin T. Marks, Carver and De-
signer III all kinds Of Marble, Granite
and Stone Work, Raleigh, Y. c.
Write for price list and designs.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

ness in 1886. and carried it on success
fully until his death in 1879. Mr.. John
w. Brown then took charge Of the bust
ness, and has successfully conducted 1t.
ever since. This firm IS one Of the lead
ing establishments of the Kind in the
State, and has survived and surpassed
Il number Of competitors, und is today
the only establishment In the city.