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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Register Deeds of Johnston
County and a Wide-fwake
Progressive Gentleman.
FAITHFUL 10 The TRUST Rtposfo
In HIM by The Voters Of Johnston County "A
Democrat Of the "u, Blu"
Stripe "A Self-Made Man.
Stripe A Self Made Man.


The responsibility Of a County Regis
trar to the community is Of a most i'm
portant character, the correct discharge
of the duties of which office REQUIRES
great business tact and sagacity, a
knowledge of keeping books and unfal-
tering integrity. In j. w. Stephenson
Johnston county has not only an able
man. but one who ably performs the
duties of his office and bears the high
est reputation, both in public and private
life
He was born in Johnston county, Ele-
walton township, May 18th, 1866, and
springs from one Of the old and disti;
gnished families Of the State. He is
the only son of Cornelius and Mary
Eliza Coates Stephenson. His father is
a well-known and prominent planter.
Our subject attended the schools Of
Johnston county and subsequently be.
gan teaching in the schools Of the coun-
ty. He afterwards engaged in farming,
and ran a saw mill and gin at his native
home. These plants he still owns and
Poperates.
AT the age of twenty-one he entered
politics, and since that time up to the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
G. J. ROBINSON, M. D.
One Of SmithfeId's Mos
Prominent Practitioners
and Progressive Citizens,
An Honor to the Mo-
Bile Profession he SO
Ably Represents,

In no other class Of men do we find
more noble specimens Of Our race Is
among those who follow the profession
of medicine. Whether il is that the
healing art is only sought out ny those
who are prepared to sacrifice themselves
to the interests and happiness of their
fellow men of that its practice develops
only the best and finest mental and
moral faculties it Is not orr province 70
say. but history will support MS IN The
statement that medical science has placed
her students on tie highest pinnacle el
earthly greatness and mt al times mas
commanded for them the respect moi
only Of the intelligent and refined bas
Of the ignorant and we might add those
morally and mentally diseased. To sup
port this summary it is only necessary 10
ask our readers to look around ON aay
community or communities he or She
may he acquainted with and il in that
community the medical practitioners do
not sustain the name OF their great
calling Ii Is because the Observers ideas
Of goodness and greatness are not based
on the accepted ereeds Of mankind. IN
this connection we wish TO speak If n
man whose exemplary life and the dis
ination he has attained not only in his
particular science, but as a man and an
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present he has rendered excellent serv-
i've to the good old cause of Democracv.
For a period of eight years he served rs
chairman of the Democratic executive
committee of his township.
Mr.. Stephenson was married in 1880
to Miss Stella May Benson, an accom-
phshed and talented lady of Johnston
county. This union has been blessed
with two interesting children, and our
subject enjoys all the comforts &c n
pleasant and happy home at Smithfield.
In 1898 he was called upon to make
the race for Register of Deeds of john
ston, the great banner Democratic couu-
ty of the -Old North state, Il county tnat
is always true to the principles of Jack
son. After a spirited contest he was
elected by majority of ], $3.50 votes, and
after his installation into office he at
once set to work and has now become
thoroughly acquainted with every detail.
The writer desires to state that there
is a due absence Of red tape about Mr.
Stephenson's office that is truly refresh
ing. He is hale fellow well met, .
and by his geniality and cordiality has
made hosts Of friends who wish him a
long and prosperous career, commensu-
rate with his sterling worth and merit.
He will even go out of the way to
help friend. Such men are bound to
succeed in life. Mr.. Stephenson is a de-
WON'T member Of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church. South, and in politics is a
Democrat of answering faith. He is
solid on the constitutional amendment,
because he behaves in white supremacy,
hence he will work and vote for it.
Personally, Mr.. Stephenson is a popu-
lar official, and enjoys the highest of
regulations, as an honorable public SER
want and an upright, progressive mem
Der Of the wide-awake community of
Smithfeld. As in the past, 50 in the
future, it IS his constant idea to do his
whole duty to the position he fills and
the people who exercised their fran
chise in his behalf.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
II. o. CoTTER & co.
one of Smith6eld's Largest And Most
Progressive Mercantile Establish
ments- Strictly Up-to-Date ana
Furnishing

I'm this. 4 comprehensive review OF the
commercial interests of Smithhed, the
writer wishes to deal strictly with facts
and TO over estimate no enterprise here
in presented: while on the other hand
it is his earnest desire and intention TO
give each house its well deserved credit;
yet he feels his inability to explicitly
portray the real commercial Importance
Of the firm above mentioned. The bust!
ness was founded in 1894 under the pres
cut firm name and since that date mas
prospered, ilourished and grown until to-
day il occupies Il leading position in the
line Of trade throughout this entire sec
ton, due in large measure to the acu-
men and sagacity of the wide-awake
management.
Their mammoth establishment is cen
traIly located and is conmodiOus build
ing 26xS0 feet i'm dimension. the goods
being arranged and displayed in an at
tractivc style Speaking Of the stock il
is really metropolitan and should be secE
to be appreciated. The line embraces
general merchandise The patronage en-
ioyed is by no means local but extends
throughout this entire section.
Mr.. II. O. Cotter. is considered one Of
our liyest and most progressive citizens.
He was born and reared ut SmithfelI
and began the battle with life as Il clerls
in a dry goods store. He is a sharp.
schrewd business man who keeps cor
stantly abreast with the time. He is y
member of the Masonic Fraternity and
has been treasurer of Smithfcd for the
past seven years.
Mr.. j. A. Morgan has long been denti-
fed with the interests of this city. In
the conduction of their business Mcssrs.
Cotter and Company use those methods
which are conducive to success namely,
honor and integrity. They never miSre-
present their goods and always sell them
at rock bottom prices, hence their
vast success.
In conclusion the writer joins with
their numerous friends and admirers. ia
wishing them a long and prosperous en-
reer and if the past may be taken as 4
criterion of the future the wish will cor.
tainIy be fulfilled.
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An Able Young Physician
Thoroughly Educated and
Carefully Trained in
the Noble Science
of Medicine.
A Man upon Whom Gracefully Rests the Re-
spon8ihiIiy Of Growing Practice
An Enterprising Citizen
as Well,

In all communities the members Of the
medical profession usually become prom
inent and important factors in the gen
eral welfare of the people. In Smith
field this is particularly the case, and
without rejecting on other counties we
might add the men who follow the prac-
tce of medicine in Johnston county have
not their superiors in the country.
DR. Dickinson was born near Fremont,
Wayne county, August 10, 1870, and his
father and mother were descendants of
old and representative families Of the
State. He received his classical educa-
ton at the Fremont Military Academy
and at Trinity College, graduating from
the latter institution in 1894 with sec
ond honors.
At the age of eighteen young Dickin-
son began the study of medicine under
the direction of two eminent physicians,
Drs. w. J. Gilbert and A. G.. Person.
He afterwards matriculated at the Vir-
ginia Medical College, Richmond and
remained there during the sessions Of
1893 94-'95, graduating in the latter
year. After graduating he Immediately
located at High Point, Guilford county,
and began the active practice nf his
profession. He did large and extern
sive practice there but in order that
he might have a larger territory located
at Smithfeld in 1897, During his two
years residence there he has gained an
enviable reputation as careful, PAINS
taking and conscientious practitioner,
and is fast gaining distinction in his
profession with the fraternity through
out the State.
DR. Dickinson is close student Of
medical science and by close reading is
fast gaining an intimate acquaintance
with the most advanced discoveries
which are reyolutionizing the practice of
medicine. He is consequently well mp
in the theory and practice of medical
science. After practicing for awhile ne
resolved to take a post graduate course
and entered the Polytechnic of New
York Here he made it 4 point to gain
the acquaintance OF as many OF the
lights Of the science MS he possibly could
and also paid some attention 60 the So
cial and political eyolutions of tho times
as reflected in the metropolis.
DIR. Dickinson is most active mem
Der of the Sea Board Medical Associa-
ton Of Virginia and North Carolina. He
contributed a Thesis to that organization
on Pernicious malaria or Yellow chills
lie is active, apart from his practice /.
in many Of those enterprises which
make life in Smithfeld Is stockhold
or in the Banner Tobacco Warehouse
and does all in his power to build mp his
town and section. He has nothing but
friends in the estimahle community in
which he lives and in whose welfare he
is regarded as an important factor
His nicely furnished suite Of offices
are conveniently located and he is the
possessor Of 4 fine library, aat only per-,
tanning to his profession but also on gen
eral subjects.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
SMITHFIELD'S BIG RACKET
STORE.
w. H. Peacock, the Enterprising Pro
prietor.

Compiling a publication to represent
the commercial interests of this section
without special mention of the iusttu-
ton captioning this notice. would do
gross injustice to SmithfeId, as wet as
the popular and wideawake proprietor.
Mr.. W. III. Peacock, who founded the
business August list, 1897.
The store is indeed a model one. being
20xS0 feet in dimensions, and contains
therein a large and diversified stock of
everything under the sun, at least every
thing usually kept in an establishment
Of this character. The prices of this
desirable line are down at bed rock, and
it will certainly pay you to examine the
same before making your purchases else
where.
This store has the distinction Of being
the only racket store in the county, and
its patronage is by no means local but
extends. throughout the entire county.
Everything is sold strictly for cash, and
the business is continually building up.
Mr.. Peacock is a North Carolinian by
birth, and first saw the light of day
in Johnston county. He was previous
to his mercantile venture engaged in
agriculture. If you are not already a
patron of this establishment suppose
you give it Il trial. The proprietor will
take great pleasure in showing you the
goods. Courtesy always shown to one
and all.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

American who forcibly defends our open
ing statement.
DR.. Robinson was born in Ireland, Jan.
4. 1916. aud in 1913 his parents came
10 America and settled in Goldsboro
where nc was principally reared. He
graduated from jefferson medical col
lege in 1882 and joined the State Mcdi-
cal Society in 1891 When only mnc-
teen, young Robinson, in competitive
examination secured the appointment Of
surgeon steward in charge Of the United
States ship Emma during the Confeder'
ate war.
In 1882 DR. Robinson located at
Smithfield, where he has since resided
and practiced his profession. He is e%-
aminer for several life insurance com
panes. He is widely known Tor a CON
scieBtious performance Of his duties
Is popuIar not only us Il physician but rs
pubic spirited citizen and his friends
are legion
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
J. D. & E. f. BoYETTE,
Dealers in General Merchandise.

Dealers in General Merchandise.
An establishment deserving of particu-
lar mention by reason of the enterprise
of the management is the one Of Messrs.
!. ID. & Il. II. Boyette. This house was
incepted October 18th, 1898. Previous
to beginning here these gentlemen We're
in business at Lucania, Wilson county.
Their establishment is 26x100 feet in di-
mansions. and has a solid glass front.
They carry a large and elegant line of
general merchandise. Both are young,
enterprising men. Mr.. ]. ID. Boyette is
one of the aldermen OF Smithfeld.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE sMITHFIELD HERALD.

Was established in 1882, and since
that date has continued to circulate
good Democratic literature ever since.
The owners are Messrs. Beatty, Holt 81
Lassiter, wide-awake young men, who
are doing all in their power to build up
their community. The paper is neatly
printed sheet, well edited and has quite
an extensive advertising patronage. The
editorial management falls upon Mr.. ).
S. Holt. The paper has circulation
of over 1850, and is hence very de-
sirable advertising medium. In connec-
ton with the paper is a splendidly equip
ped job office They keep man on the
road, and work Eastern North Carolina.
They have recently equipped themselves
with new machinery, and are prepared
to meet all demands.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
WILLARD WOODALL.
80 and Nvncon NInknr-

Cart and Wagon Maker.
This establishment is by far the largest
of it's kind in this entire section Mr..
Woodall is native North Carolinan,
who has had an experience OF eight
years in the business, and is a decided
expert. He established the business in
1890, and since that period has succeed
ed in building up a large and substan-
tial business. He does general line Of
repairing Of buggies, wagons, carts, etc.
He manufactures carts and repairs hi
cycles, being thoroughly equipped for
the same. He does horse-shoeing. wood
working, and in fact everything connect
ed with this line of work. His prices
are always the most reasonable.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
E. ], HOLT & CO.
Dealers in Foreign and Domestic Hardware,
Stoves, Crockery and House Furnishing
Goods a Speciality.

There is no business carried in any
community that employs more of it's tai
ent than that Of hardware, and it is in
variably the case that the hardware
houses take very prominent place in
the commercial standing of every trade
centre. In SmithfeId and Johnston
county the large hardware house of r..
j. Holt & Co. is a source of pride to
the people. The firm was started in
1885, and from the commencement has
done fourishing business. and COM
mands almost all the patronage in it's
line. They occupy on the main business
block of the town spacious store 2Sx
100, with a warehouse in addition 24x
IS. A general line of heavy and SHELF
hardware is carried, and glance at the
stock bespeaks at once the high standing
and Importance of the house. Mr.. Il. j.
Holt was born in Johnston county in
1889, and has long been one of the coun-
tvs foremost citizens. He was sheriff
of the county in 1872, and member
of the Legislature from 1874 to 1878.
His high commercial integrity is we'll
known and business relations formed
with him will be profitable and perma-
nent.
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best the market affords. "A bus meets
all trains, thus the travelling man is
giver every accommodation that can
possibly be had. Mr.. j. B. Tomlinson
the wide-awake and progressive host
took charge of the establishment March.
1899 and has. made it the recognized
Headquarters for drummers. Mr.. Tom
linson is native of North Carolina, and
was horn and reared in this county.
Previous to his taking charge Of the
hotel he was for four years on the road.
He is staunch Democrat, and is an
affable, pleasant gentleman. When in
Smithfield always stop at the Hotel
Neuse.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HON. JOHN W. FUIsRELL.
The Wide;Awake Treasurer Of Johnston
County.


County.
The old saying that a Public Office is
a public trust is fully exemplified in the
official career Of John w Fuirel John
ston county's most efficient and wide
awake County Treasurer, who gives his
entire time and attention to the details
Of his position, and guards the finances
of the county faithfully and we'll He
is North Carolinian by birth, and first
saw the light Of day in Johnston county,
February 10th, 1880. He springs from
one of the old families of the State. and
is the son of Jesse Futrell deceased. a
well-known planter. and Patience Eu-
trell.
Our subject was educated at the Selma
Collegiate Institute, and then secured a
position as clerk. Subseqnently he en-
gagged in the mercantile business. which
he relinqnshed in 1898. At that period
he entered actively into the political field.
and was nominated for County Treasur-
err After lively campaign he was
elected by the immense majority of
1.T01, and was installed into the office
December Ind. 1898. His record UP to
date has indeed been a commendable
one. and the affairs Of the office are in
excellent shape.
Mr.. Futrell resides at Selma, where
he also has an.office for the convenience
of the people of that section of the coun-
ty. Aside from his official duties, he has
agricultural interests in the county. In
all matters pertaining to the growth and
welfare Of Johnston county he is always
found among the foremost, and Is ever
ready and willing to devote both his
time and means to the accomplishment
Of that object. lie is popular among
the people, and his friends are only
limited by the number of his acquaint-
ances.
lie is Il member Of the Junior Order
OF American Mechanics. The writer
would say in concluding the sketch Of
this honorable gentleman and progress
i've official that to just such men John
ston county owes her present growth
and standing. In politics he is Il Demo-
crat of the true blue stripe
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HOTEL NEUSE.
T r. Tomlinson. Proprietor.

]. 3. TomllnsOn, IfOpfleIOT.
When it comes to matter Of accom-
modations the Hotel Neuse is certainly
entitled to the "blue ribbon" 1t is To-
Gated centrally and has accommodations
for thirty guests. The rooms are large,
light and airy, and nicely furnished.
The table is always provided with the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

He Legan his career as a teacher in
the schools Of his natal county and sub
sequently established a school in his
fathers neighborhoGd, He taught there
for three years aud then came 70 Smith
field, where he has sineS. resided. lie
founded iii the spring Of 1856, the Tur-
lngton institute and has succeeded IN
building il up until il takes rank with
the leading institutions OF the kind IN
the State.
In 1855 he was made County Supcrin
tendcnt of Schools and has successfully
filled that position up-to-date Professor
burlington IN student by nature, culti-
walton and thought lie Is a pleasant
affable gentleman, liked ami admide by
all who know him. Lis great interest in
matters educational stamps nm as a
friend to the rising generations. lie is
member of the State Association Of
Academies Il member of the Teachers
Association Of North Carolina, Il mem
her Of the Presbyterian church, and an
ardent Democrat.
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class. 500 Classical course, freshman
class. S13.75; sophomore, Junior or
senior class S22.50; special course. $50;
tuition i'll business course, $3.50 per
month; music $3.50 per month, use or
riano 30 cents per month. Total eX-
penses except books and clothing. for five
months in regular course $40 to $50 The
boarding department is under the direct
supervision of the superintendent. The
pupils take their meals at his rable and
the girls room in his dwelling.
Kind but firm discipline is used in con
trolling the school, and almost perfect
obedience is secured with little or no
trouble. When mild means will Obtain
the desired effect, punishments are not
resorted to; but when il becomes neces
sary. pupils are punished by reprimahds
and delnerits, corporal punishment, and
fer very grave offences by expulsion
Military feature. This department has
been established for the physical devel-
opment of the male students. The re-
suits have been quite satisfactory. Be
sides furnishing healthful exercise for
the puuis. and tra5ping them to walk
erect and TO carry themselves more
gracefully, il has been Of very great ser
vice in aiding to control them.
The school is furnished with Spring
field breech-loading rifles and equip
ments. which are the property of the SUI
perintendent
While the military is one or the prom
incnt features Of the school. students
are not allowed TO lose time from their
studies ON account Of it. The drill cXe@-
,i,c., ~. ,Cp1urtfI gf II time when the
students need exercise and recreation
literary work MI male students
should fake advantage of the military
drill. Those who room in the barracks
viii he subject to the discipline Of this
department.
UNIFORMS
The uniforms are made Of excellent
cadet blue, and are the handsompst ana
most economical suit that cadet can
wear
Fatigue uniforms. including caps, are
furnished 10 the cadets III about $1,000.
The school is under the superinten-
dcncy Of
IRA T. BURLINGTON, PHI j,
A graduate Of the State University and
one of the ablest educators 1n the state.
lie was born in Johnston county, this
State August 2Sth, 1859. and is a son
of Eli and Sarah burlington, the formef
wen known and prominent planter of
the county.
Our subject matriculated at the State
University in 1870 and was graduated
in the class of 1883 with the degree
Of a. Is.
Hutchinson gazette., 1899-01-12

A well-known Archbishop Of Dublin
was, toward the end of his life, af-
fllcted by his absence of mind, that led
often to startling developments. The
most devout Of men, the best of hus-
bands, he figured In one anecdote that
might have got less well-known
pietist into trouble. 1t was at din
ner given by the Lord Lieutenant of
ireland. In the midst Of the dinner
the company was startled by seeing
the Archbishop rise from his seat,
looking pale and agitated, and crying:
"It has come 1t has come!" What
has come, your Grace?" eagerly cried
half a dozen voices from different parts
Of the table. "What | have been ex-
pecting for some years-a stroke Of
paralysis solemnly answered the
Archbishop. 81 have been pinching
myself for the past two minutes, and
find my leg entirely without sensa-
tion." Pardon me, my dear Archbish
op," said the, hostess looking UP to
him with a quizzical smile, pardon
me for contradicting You, but 1t Ia me
that you have been plnchlng."