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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
l.. T.. JERNIGAN.
Dealer in Heavy and Fancy Groceries
Country Produce Bought and Sold


Dealer in Heavy and Fancy Groceries
Country Produce Bought and Sold.
In the list of representative houses
that go ITO make up the commercial world
of Dunn. none are better known or
more widely paHronized than the house
under notice. and which is in everyWay
a leader in its line.
The business was incepted January
1896, and since that date large and
successful business has been built up
The store is heavily stocked with a
large and varied line Of heavy and fan
cy groceries, candies, fruits and IN fact
everything usually found in a first class
establishment of this character. a large
trade is enjoyed, and this extends
throughout Harnett and parts of the
counties of Sampson, Johnston and Cum
berland counties. A specially is made
of buying and selling country produce
and an extensive business is done in that
line.
Mr. .Jernigan is a live, wide-awake,
solid citizen who does all in his power
to push Dunn TO the front. He is self
made man, who has come to the front
by reason Of his own efforts and acli-
men. Previous TO the establishment of
his present business he was engaged in
farming in Harnett county He is a
Mason.
Mr.. Jernigan began business ~ 5000,
a small start, which in comparison to
his present mammoth establishment is
like comparing the atom to the body.
Such men merit success.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
E. LEE.
Dealer in Hardware, HaI
ness, Household and
Furnishing Goods, Man
ufacturing and Repair
ing Harness a.Spec-
iaIty. Establish
ed in 1887.
d. LEE.

There is no branch of trade more inn
portant in its relations, influence ana
bearing on the commerce of a city than
that of hardware, and there is perhaps
nothing that adds more to the pleasure
of living in community than to know
that in it we can procure as fine and
varied line of furniture to choose from
as can be found in the larger cities for 1t
is i'm the furnishing of his house that
the American spends most of his money
and finds most comfort and convenience
in life. Such an establishment under
the above familiar name, has Dunn been
fortunate in possessing for the past
seven years, during which time Mr.. Lee
has built up solid and standard name
for the excellence and reliability of his
goods. His store is 24x100 feet@ and
here we find everything in hardware and
household and furnishing goods and
full line of agricultural implements is
carried The stock of hardware consists
of builders mechanics, architects and
farmers tools and implements, saws
shovels, bolts, and articles too numerous
to mention
In the nice and elegant line of house
hold furnishing goods carried one may
find almost anything needed to furnish a
house from top to bottom.
Special attention is given to the prompt
handling of mail orders.
Mr.. Lee was born in Johnston county,
and came from Smithfield to Dunn in
1858, and first engaged in business,
forming the firm of Massengill and Lee
and later was III the hardware business
under the firm name of Mckay, Lee
and Company. lie is one OF Dunn's
most active and enterprising citizens and
at one time was president of the South
Dunn manufacturing company. He has
been an alderman of Dunn and is Il
Democrat of Democrats He is a prom
inent applicant for the position of stew
ard of the Blind Asylum.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
J. D. BARNES.
Dealer in Naval Stores, Cot
ton, Guano and General
Merchandise.
Proprietor Turpentine Dis
tiIlery.

AS men of originality and enterprise
form conformity the great motor of ad-
vancement in the welfare of the world,
it becomes us to. make prominent men
tion of the above gentleman who has
so sccessfully founded and prosecuted
a line of business, in towns of this size,
comparatively rarity. Mr.. Barnes
founded this business in 1895, which is
now the largest of its kind in the county
and will compare favorably with amy NJ
Eastern North Carolina. During the eX-
istence of the business each year has
seen his trade steadily increase, not
only in volume, but in extent of terri
tory covered, as new customers have
been constantly added to his long list
of already highly satisfied patrons Mr..
Barnes is one of the largest cotton buy
ers in the county He carries superb
stock of dry goods and heavy groceries
exclusively, and also does quite jobbing
business. He runs a regular turpentine
distillery with a capacity of forty-fye
barrels per day. His sales of rosn will
aggregate four thousand barrels per
year. He also handles all the standard
branches OF fertilizers. He rs stock
holder in the Planters Tobacco Ware
house Company. Mr.. Barnes is a native
of Harnett county and was born in
1861. He is one of the directors in the
Selma Oil and Fertilizer Works.
Mr.. Barnes is an enterpr1sing citizen
and no man is doing more to build up
Dunn than he.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
MORAY BROS. & SKINNER
Harnett County's Leading
Druggists and Phar-
maCiStS.
The Stock Carried Embraces Everything Us
ualy Found in First Class Drug
Establishment.
Establishment,

MCKAY BROS. AND SKINNER. :.
There is nothing that gives such back
ing to the tone and strength of the
business of any community as young
men of good training, and thorough
knowledge OF the avocation they fol-
low. For these and other reasons we
take pleasure i'll noticing the gentlemen
of this firm who are fast gaining
wide popularity as druggists and phar-
macists.
Mr.. r. f. +. Skinner is a thorough
druggist, having studied pharmacy at
the State University. He was born
and reared in Halifax county, and
brings to the present business an ex-
perience of twelve years in a drug store.
He was born in 1873, and has been prac-
tically brought up in the drug business.
Mr.. NJ. Mckay, the senior member OF
the firm. graduated from the Philadel-
phia College of Pharmacy with the de-
gree of Phi. G..
Mr.. I'll. III. Mckay was born in Har-
nett county and is thoroughly practical
business young man.
The business is rapidly becoming one
of the most important of its kind in
the country. A general line of drugs
is carried and an especially large bust
ness is done in filing prescriptions. A
large number of proprietary remedies are
and the trade of the firm
extends throughout Hamett and adj
joining counties. A fine soda fountain
has just been put in for the summer
business.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
j. j. WADE,

Dealer in Dry-Goods, Groceries, Farm
Implements, Cotton Buyer and Sells
All Grades of Guan0.
Enterprise and progress characterizes
the transactions OF Mr.. j. j. Wade one
of Dunn's most substantial citizens. The
business was founded in 1856 ON very
small scale, and has been gradually built
up until it has reached its present great
proportions. The stock carried is large
and embraces fine line of dry-goods,
staple and fancy groceries, agricultural
implements and all grades of guano. The
premises occupied are amply commodious,
being two stories in height, 24x56 feet
in dimensions. A large supply business
is done. The business transactions of
the house cover Iarnett and parts of
Cumberland and Sampson counties.
Mr. Wade was born and reared in
Harnett county and previous to engaging
in the mercantile business was Il farmer.
He was born just quarter Of a mile
from the town in which he now does
business.
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LEE, ALLEN & co.
Dealers in All Kinds of Furniture
Furniture Repaired and Made
to Order

A new and important addition to bust
ness enterprises of Dunn is the above
establishment, conducted by Messrs. Lee,
Allen x Co. The building used is a
large twoestory structure, with both
floors stocked with an elegant line of
all kinds Of furniture.
Mr.. w. A. Allen was in the furniture
business four years in Benson previous
to the establishment of this business.
He is thoroughly experienced i'll the
furniture business.
Mr. Il. f. Lee was born and raised in
Cumberland county, having been born
there in 1877. He was educated at
Buie's Creek Academy, and is a thor
ough business young man.
This establishment not only makes a
speciality Of selling everything necessary
for the furnishing of a house. but they
also make a speciality of repairing and
making furniture to order.
This firm is making a fine reputation
for square dealing and courteous treat
ment, as well as for selling goods as low
as the lowest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A Gentleman Who is Honored
and Esteemed by All
Who Know him.
ONE OF THE ABLEST LAWYERS IN STATE
A Leader in Everything Pertaining to the
Welfare Of Dunn. A Large and
Growing Practice,
Growing Practice.

Prominently identified with the legal
profession of the Old North State is the
well-known and popular gentleman
whose name captions this article. Mr..
Best is a pleasant, genial gentleman, Il
progressive citizen, and an able lawyer,
who has climbed the ladder of success
by reason Of energy and ability.
He is North Carolinian by birth,
and first saw the light of day four miles
east of Goldsboro, in Wayne county,
August End 1868. His ancestry is
among the old and distinguished
families of the State. He is the
son of Hinton J. and Sarah j. Best. The
former was planter known throughout
the section of the State where he lived,
and was a man of very retiring and
studious habits.
Our subject was reared on a farm,
and obtained an education at the Colds
boro High School, under DIR. 10. A. Al
derman, and subsequently under Prof.
Moses, now principal of the Raleigh
schools. Subsequently he matriculated
in 1882 at Trinity College and gradu-
ated from that institution in 1886.
At that period he began the study of
law at Greensboro at Dick & billiards.
Law School, and was admitted to the
bar during the February term of the
Supreme Court.
He at once located in Greene county,
and began the active practice of his
chosen profession. He remained there
but a short period and in 1898 made
his advent into Dunn. He soon sue
ceeded in securing large and lucra-
tive practice, and today enjoys one of
the best clientages in this section. he
practices in all the State, Federal and
other courts. He has been interested IN
many important cases, and has been
very successful. He has never sought
political preferment, but has been en-
gagged in handling his large and grow
ing practice.
Mr.. Best is a Democrat of sterling
metal, and has done all in his power
to push his party's interest forward ana
advance the great cause
He was married in 1894 to Miss Flora
Vestal, of Raleigh, the accomplished
and talented niece of DIR. j. Sexton, of
that city. This union has been blessed
with two interesting children. Aside
from his legal practice, Mr.. Best is
stakeholder in the Planters Warehouse
Company. a concern recently organized,
and in which he was one of the prime
movers. He has always taken an active
part in the upbuilding of the city, and is
large property owner and man OF
means.
Mr.. Best is a man possessing great de-
termination and firmness. lie has
strong cast of countenance, broad fore
head and is man of splendid physique.
He is an eloquent speaker and a per-
feet master of his profession. He has
succeeded in life in spite of all obsta-
Giles. and is today one Of North Cardinals
leading legal lights. He is member of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Long may he prosper is the wish of the
writer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
NEWBERRY BROS. q COWELL,
Manufacturers of Furniture.

Manufacturers of Furniture.
In promulgating the marked career
and wonderful achievements in manu-
featuring and industrial pursuits of the
firm that captions this article, we va
guely portray to our readers the CONNER
cia magnitude and manufacturing posi-
blities of Dunn and the surrounding
country.
The firm began business in 1890. Their
plant is situated in the southern portion
of the city on the Atlantic Coast Line,
thus giving them excellent shipping facil-
tiles. They have erected two buildings
for the purpose Of manufacture, one 4ox
100 feet in dimensions. the other 50x
100 feet in dimensions, thus giving them
ample room for the conduct of their
business These buildings are both two
stories in height.
The plant is thoroughly equipped
throughout with the latest and most
modern machinery, thus making it
a thoroughly up-to-date plant of
its kind i'll this section. They
manufacture the best quality of goods
for the money that are made anywhere.
These goods are sold all over the coun-
try, and there is a great demand for
them, which is constantly increasing.
They have ample capital and facilities,
and are making a great success. The
factory gives employment to between
fifty and one hundred people. Thus it
may readily be seen of what an inn
mense advantage the plant is to Dunn,
disbursing, as it does, thousands Of dol
lars annually among the merchants of
Dunn. The personnel of the firm is as
follows:
Mr.. w. III. Newberry, Jr., the gentle
man who looks after the office work, is
young man of energy and thrift.
Mr.. A. ID. Newberry manages the
plant and possesses great aeumen and
business ability.
Mr. A. L. Newberry is the knight
of the Grip" and looks after the com
pany's interests upon the road.
Mr.. ]. G. Cowell inspects the lumber
and attends to the shipping department.
This is a hard combination to beat, all
young, energetic, business men, who
thoroughly understand their business,
and hence their success is no matter for
wonderment That they flourish and
prosper is only a logical and Legitimate
business result. Merit is always bound
to win. Messrs. Newberry Bros. y 60.
possess plenty of this essential quality.
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ests. hence his vast success. He prac-
tees in the State, Federal and Supreme
Courts.
In 1898 Mr.. Clifford was appointed
chairman of the Democratic executive
>roinmittee of Harnett county. During
this memorable campaign for White
Supremacy he took off his coat and, to
use slang term, .'.waded in" 1t may be
stated that two years previous the Fu-
sionists carried the county by 200 to 800
majority At the November election of
1898, under Mr.. Clifford's leadership, the
Democracy carried Harnett county and
the entire Democratic ticket was elected
by $50 to 300 majority. This is attribu-
table to complete organization and per-
feet harmony. Mr.. Clifford did not
spare himself, but used every effort in
his power to secure success. All honor
and credit be his He is a true blue
Democrat.
Mr.. Clifford has acted as special attor-
ney for several enterprises in the coun-
ty. and in December, 1898, was elected
county attorney He is a member OF
the Baptist Church. He was married
December DIST, 1898. to Miss Annie f..
Pearsall, of Dunn, who comes from one
of the old families of Duplin county, and
is the great granddaughter of Captain
James Middleton, of Revolutionary
fame.
The future is indeed roseate for this
brilliant young attorney
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
S. WILLIAMS.
Woodworking and
Repairing.

In an exhaustive review of Dunn's
business houses and manufactures,
the blacksmithing, Woodworking and
repairing establishment must not be
overlooked. 1t is an important factor
inasmuch as Mr.. Williams is an 'eX-
pert mechanic.
He was born in Harnett county,
March LIST, 1S4S. He is self-educated
and in fact an all-around self-made
man. Mr.. Williams made his advent
into Dunn January, 1897 and opened
up a blacksmithing, woodworking and
repair shop and since that date has Sc
cured large and extensive patronage,
which is gradually increasing with the
fight of time.
Mr.. Williams has had an experience
of twenty years in the business and
therefore has no peer in his line. His
establishment is situated on Main
street, west of the railway tracks and
is nicely equipped for the conduct
of his business. In politics Mr.. Will
liams is a true blue" Democrat who
has never voted any other than a
Democratic ticket.
In concluding the sketch Of this
able and progressive gentleman it may
be said that he is an ardent advocate
of the upbuilding of Dunn and is al
ways ready and willing to do all in
Lis power to push The town forward.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
H. w. JERNIGAN & co.
Groceries, Dry Goods, No
tons, Hats, Gents Fur
nishing Goods and
Dealers in
Fertilizers.

Prominent among those firms who
represent the financial strength of this
wealthy community stands the above
firm. which is one of the bulwarks OF
Dunn's commercial Importance. The
business was established in 1894 and de-
serves the most distinguished mention,
as it has added largely to the growth
and prosperity of the city.
Mr.. II. W. Jernigan, the senior MEM
Der of the firm, was an extensive planter
before engaging in the present business.
Mr.. J. L. Thompson, the Junior member,
was engaged in the mercantile business
in Dunn before forming the present part
nership.
In the five years this firm has been
in existence they have succeeded in es-
tabishing their business on a solid basis
having a large patronage and hourishing
trade Their premises, which form
central point in town for purchasers,
are we'll located, and the stock which
consists of full line of groceries, dry
goods, notions, hats, shoes and gents
furnishing goods, are selected with great
care and with special reference to the
wants of their numerous customers. 1t
would be an endless task to enumerate
the stock, suffice it to say that Messrs.
Jernigan & Thompson purchase their
goods in large quantities, buy close, sell
at bottom figures, and parties once hay
ing traded here never fail to return,
where they know they can always be
suited and get the best goods for the
least money. These gentlemen are en-
terprising citizens. Mr. ]. l.. Thompson
is treasurer of the Planters Tobacco
Warehouse Company. They do all in
their power to push their young and
thriving town to the front.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
]. p. PITTMAN, OWNER.
THE COUNTY UNION, DUNN, N. c.

This well known Democratic newspa-
per- owned by Mr.. j. 7. Pittman and
edited by A. NJ. Woodall is published
at Dunn, and is in thriving and pros
porous condition. 1t is a seven column
quarto, weekly, and published every
Wednesday. The circulation is over
1000, and it is an excellent advertising
medium. The subscription price is $l.OO
per annum. The plant is nicely equip
ped with a good cylinder press and job
presses. In connection with the paper
they run a first-class job office and do
fine printing i'll letter heads, bill heads
envelopes, posters, etc. The paper and
office are in hourishing condition, and
much credit is due to the wide-awake
enterprising gentlemen ut the helm
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A Prominent and Leading At
torney of Dunn.
CHAIRMAN OF THE DEMOCRATIC
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF Harnett County. A Hard and Conscientious
Worker in the Cause of Democracy.
Ever Onwardr' is his

Few men in this section are better
known than Mr.. ]. c. Clifford, one of
the foremost lawyers of this section--a
gentleman of rare attachments, cultured
and polished His friends are legion
and are only limited by the number of
his acquaintance.
Mr.. Clifford is a North Carolinian by
birth, and first saw the light of day in
Davie county June 10th, 1867 He
springs from an old and distinguished
family. His fathers ancestry originality
came from Ireland His mother, Miss
Wiseman. came from Virginia, and is
of English descent Our subjects father,
J. w. Clifford, is a man who was very
wel-known. He is planter, and in has
earlier days was aNteacher.
Our subject passed his boyhood days
in securing an education. He suisse
quently in 1889, matriculated ut Wake
Forest College. and graduated from that
institution in 1892, taking the degree of
A. Il. He began life as a teacher at
Warsaw. accepting the position of prln-
cipal of the Warsaw High School. Inls
position he held a little over two years.
In 1895 he made his advent into Dunn
as a teacher. In the meantime he occu-
pied his spare time III studying law, ana
during the summer of 1896 he attended
Wake Forest Law School. He was adj
mitted to the bar during the September
term of the Supreme Court in 1896, and
began the active practice of his chosen
profession.
Since that period he has succeeded IN
building up n large and lucrative .prac-
tice. and has been very successful III the
conduct of his cases. He is a conscien-
tious lawyer, carefully prepares his
cases and looks after his clients inter-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
b. NJ. PEARSALL.
Wholesale and Retail Cattle.

Mr.. Pearsall is a wholesale
and retail dealer in cattle and
came to Dunn the second time
in 1892. He was proprietor of the first
market ever established in Dunn. He
has built up a first class business by Civ
ing it his personal attention and his
market and cattle business is now by far
the largest in the county. He has one
of the neatest and best kept markets to
be found anywhere and he does the bust
ness Of Dunn. From two hundred and
fifty to three hundred cattle are retailed
annually. -,---...---..-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Ili4. DUNN AND IILLING
TELEPHONE COMPANY.

This company was incorporated III
1898. and own and operate one of the
greatest adiuncts to modern progress,
namely an up-to-date telephone system.
The line extends from Dunn to Rine's
Greek. eleven miles and thence on to Iil-
linaton. the county seat, distance Of
eighteen miles. The line transfers, If SO
desired to the long distance line and
one may talk to Raleigh, Durham or
Goldsboro and other points. The COM
pany has a thorough equipment, the
latest make an phones, etc, and renders
its patrons excellent service. This is the
only concern of the kind in the county.
The officers of the company are DIR. j..
G. Goodwin, president, and q. *. Gran
than, secretary and treasurer, both live
and progressive citizens of Dunn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A NEW BANK FOR DUNN.
1t Will be Conducted Upon Progressive
and Up-to-Date Principles

1t Will be Conducted Upon Progressive
and Up-toDate Principles
Dunn is to have new bank which
will be organized and in operation by
January LIST, 1900. This institution will
give the people Of this section splendid
financial factor, absolutely guaranteed
by the list of substantial business men
at the helm.
The directorate will embrace the lead
ing business and professional men of this
section. These gentlemen propose to
build a commodious and substantial
brick building on Railroad street. This
building will be fitted up and ample ia
cilities provided for banking purposes.
A general legitimate banking business
will be done, such as receiving deposits,
negotiating loans, attending to collec-
tons, etc. Every courtesy will be ex-
tended to patrons of the bank.
This bank will not only have ten
dency to advertise and build up Dunn,
but will laso give the people of Dunn
and vicinity opportunities for the safe
deposit Of their surplus cash The main
factor in the establishment of this bank
is Mr.. E. j Best, one of our leading
attorneys and energetic citizens.
Such institutions should be fostered
and encouraged, because they in a way
show up the wealth Of a community to
a large degree. The writer wishes the
new enterprise and the promoters sue
cessful career.