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

cumstances like these young Kenneth had
no early educational advantages only
attending the common schools two or
three terms after reaching his majority.
But he took advantage of every oppor-
tunity to improve his mind and to lay
well and deep the foundation for the
splendid character to which he owes
his success in later life. At the age
of twenty-seyen and when Il magistrate
he attended the Oak Ridge Instiita for
one year and won the orators medal
June LIST. 1885. he was appointed Depll-
ty Collector Of Internal Revenue by Col.
A. J. Boyd for the counties of .Alamance
and Guilford and two years later. when
the district was changed, placing him in
the Fourth District. he was appointed
by Col. w. H. Marlborough and served
until the close Of Cleyeland's first adj
ADMINISTRATION. In 1896 Mr. Kennett was
nominated by the Democrats Of Gull
ford county for the Legislature and not
withstanding this was a hard year for
Democrats, he came within one vote Of
being elected. In 1893 he was again
nominated this time by acclamation and
beat his Republican opponent by 1.03l
votes In 1887 he was married TO Miss
l>lZIIe bOoue, uuuSHltI VI lHe idlt oooil'a
Boone, of Gihsonville Guilford county,
and has an interesting family of four
children. He is a member of the NJ. d.
church at Pleasant Garden and takes
an active interest in everything that has
for its object the upbuilding of his coun-
~ and State.
Mr.. Kennett's memorable campaign in
1896 and again in 1893 is still fresh
in the minds of the people of his county
and district No man ever made drawer
or better fight. His speeches We're
strong and to the point and yet so con-
servatiye as not to be objected 10 by
the Republicans. 1t is the wish of all
that his public career may last many
years to come. In the Legislature Mr..
Kennett was a member Of the Commit
tees on Education, Cities. Towns and
Counties and Internal improvements and
was author of the bill to have the State
Treasurer duplicate subscriptions !. to
public schools.
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of the subcommittee Of three to draft
the school law of the State, and was
also one of the subcommittee to ex-
anrine the State Treasures Depart
ment Special attention was given to
all measures beneficial to his people, the
State and the Democratic party The
Senator is Il member Of the Democratic
party and has always fought for the
maintenance Of the principles Of his
party He is married and a member
Of the Methodist Episcopal church,
In all matters relating TO the welfare
OF the State he is progressive and the
writer would say in conclusion that he
joins with his legion Of friends in wish
ing him long and prosperous future and
II the past may be taken as criterion OF
the future. we are satisfied that Senator
Wilson will make for himself name
high upon the roll Of North Carolina :
attorneys.
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and elected by a majority of $3.50
votes.
Senator Jerome in conjunction with
Judge Allen. Of the House. prepared the
bill to abolish the Railroad Commission
and establish in it's place the North Car
olna Corporation Commission. He
has taken an active part on
the floor Of the Senate and
in committee work, being chairman
of the Committee on Internal Improve
ments, and member Of the following
committees: Judiciary, Propositions and
Grievances. Railroad Commission, Coun-
ties. Cities and Towns. appropriations,
Mines and Mining and several others.
Aside from the busy cares of his profess
sional duties Senator Jerome has found
time to "wield the PEN and is one Of
the authors Of Pemberton a. .lerOme's
North Carolina Criminal Code and Di-
gest, used by nearly every attorney in
the State. In the course Of a few
months he will issue new edition Of
this work. He is the author Of a polti-
cal novel entitla "Klu-KluX klan, NJ.
40" fine presentation Of affairs after
the war in North Carolina. The Sena-
tor with characteristic modesty has re-
fused to push this work, although in the
language Of a gentleman, lit gives the
best description of the troublesome "imcs
after the war ! have ever read" Stna-
tor Jerome Is an ardent Democrat, bred
in the bone: a Mason and Pythian.
He is married apd has two boys. OF
fine physique pleasant and courteous ad-
dress. Senator Jerome made legons OF
friends during his stay in Raleigh.
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HON. JULIUS cAsIUs BLACK.
4 Substantial Citizen Of Carthage Who
Represents the Twenty Second
Senatorial District

Senator Julius Cassus Black is gen
teman of extraordinary natural gifts.
great attachments, sound erudition, n
publie-spirited citizen and one of the
prominent and successful attorneys of
the State He is Il North Carolinian
by birth. having been born in Randolph
county. August, 1852. He springs from
an old and well known family, his faith
or. DR. Thomas Black, having been
prominent physician in Liberty. He rep
resented Randolph and Alamance in the
Senate Of 1S66-6T. Our subjects youth
was passed in securing an education, OBJ
tanned at Trinity College, from which he
graduated with the degree of A. NJ in
1874. Shortly afterwards he began the
study of law under Chief Justice Pearson
at Richmond Hill and was admitted to
the bar by the Supreme Court of the
State in 1877 Active practice Of his
chosen profession was begun at Car
thage. Subsequently he became asso-
ciated with Hon. James ID. Mclver, I'M
der the firm name of Mclver X Black
The present firm is known as Black q
Adams, the latter gentleman being Il
member Of the Board of Internal Inn
proyements of the Third Congressional
District In 1888 Senator Black was
elected to the State Senate from the
1'wenty-sccond Senatorial District.
Again in 1898 he was nominated for
the same position by reclamation and
elected by a majority of So, overcoming
il Fusion majority of 1.40O i'll the dis
tIict. He is chairman of the Committee
on Insurance and Il member Of the fol-
lowing committees: Judiciary, Election
Laws. Counties. Cities and Towns. Mines
and Mining. Printing and Manufacturing.
He introduced the bill to sell the States
interest in the Atlantic and North Car
DINA Railroad The substitute to make
State adoption of school books, which
caused great discussion upon the floor
of the Senate. was introduced by him.
Tire bin removing disabilities of married
women. allowing them to contract and
make their individual property rcspon-
siblc for their debts was also introduced
by him. Senator Black is married and
has an interesting family of two chill
dren. In politics he is an ardent Demo
crat. He is d thoroughly wide-awakc
and progressive man. TO him must be
accredited the building of the Carthage
Railroad, of which he is president. For
fifteen years he was chairman of the
county Democratic executive committee
of his county and for twelve years serv-
ed as county attorney. Success 10 you,
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November 18th, 1861 and received his
education at the public schools and ut
the Union Home High School Subse-
auently he taught school for few years,
and then became engaged in farming.
He has become interested in fruit grow
ing, and while number of acres ON his
own farm are devoted to that great pro-
duct, he is stakeholder in the Petty
Fruit Growing and Canning Company
which is one of the largest in this State
Mr.. Currie entered the political arena at
the age of % as Democratic county
surveyor. serving until, at the age of %,
he was elected Sheriff of Moore county
serving for eight years. In 1893 he was
elected to the lower house by 2S9 ma
iority. His record there needs no words
Of commentator from rs, ~ the entire
press of the State gave him words or
praise for his stand in the famous fight
for lower salaries and fees. He
was member of several of the most
important committees and in all matters
his stand was for the welfare of the
State and the taxpayers of North Caro-
lima.
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Who represented grand old Guilford in
the lower house Of that memorable as
sembly Of 1899, was born in 1S43 in Gull
ford county When fathers and broth
ors were telling friends md relations
goodbye to go TO the front and fight
for cause which was dear to every
true North Carolinian, he too, left the
public schools of the county and entered
the Second North Carolina Cavalry,
serving until the close of the long strug-
gle Mr.. Bunch then returned home
and after completing his education at
Oak Ridge Institute, he became engaged
in his present vocation, that 81 farm
ing. He has always been IN active
and Woodworking Democrat, and has
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UNION COUNTY.

Union county borders on South Caro-
lima. and lies between Arson and Meek
lenburg. from parts OF both Of which
it was formed. Fine cotton lands.
1t has $37S,oi1 acres Of lani. valued ~
81 .397 SOL
Town lots, 620, valued at S341 ,a32.
Total value Of property S2,70G,G0G.
Cotton mills, ,, with 1890 spindles,
, canneries, iron works and wagon fac.
tories.
Vote in 1898: Democratic, 2.510: Flu
sion, .430
County seat, Monroe
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GUILFORD COUNTY.

Guilford county. 24x2S miles square
lies in the middle of the Piedmont pla'
ttau region, and its higher part on the
W ater-shed between the Cape Fear and
IAN rivers. which crosses its territory
nearly midway in west and east di-
rection, at an average elevation of be-
tween eight hundred and one thousand
feet above tide.
1t has 1861, 4T5 acres of land, valued at
s., 242, $40
Town lots. 2,264, valued at 1927, 941
Cotton mills, T. with 26,920 spindles and
T15 looms; miscellaneous factories and
mills, IS.
Vote in 1898: Democratic, 4,211; Flu
sion, 3,214.
County seat. Greensboro.
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RICHMOND COUNTY.

Richmond county lies on the border Of
the long-leaf pine belt and borders on
South Carolina. 1t has fine cotton lands.
1t has 40, 1877 acres Of land. valued at
81. 504,74
Town lots, T3S, valued at $275,516
Total value of property, S2,T15,63S
Cotton mills o, hosiery ,. spindles 49,,
1872, looms 1904 oil mills and one
canney.
Vote in 1893: Democratic 2,732; Fu-
sion, 1,6SS
County seat. Rockingham.
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY.

In its typographical features. Mont
gomery county may be described in near
" the same terms as Chatham. Sew
eral low chains of mountains or high
ranges of slate hills cross the county il
a direction nearly north and south. Has
large gold deposits.
1t has 314,400 acres of land, valued al
$500, 1913.
Town lots 1GS, valued at SG4,349. To-
tai value of property, S1,304,3S4.
Cotton mills, 3, with 1920 spindles
and 2S4 looms; iron works and sash fac
tory.
Vote in 1898: Democratic, 1.36S; Flu
sion, LOB.
County seat, Troy
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saw the light of day in Guilford county,
June 23d, 1861 His father, Reverend
y. III. ID. Wilson, ID, LII. ID, was
Methodist minister, known all
over the State Our subject
received his literary education at
the State University. Subsequently
he began the study Of law in 1888 and
was admitted to the bar by the Supreme
Court in 1890 beginning the active prac-
tice of his profession at Greensboro.
Senator Wilson is considered an able
lawyer and enjoys a liberal practice.
tie has held several local positions, such
as me;nbr Of the Democratic county
Executive Committee and chairman OF
the Congressional Committee Of the
Fifth Congressional District. In 1893, he
was nominated for State Senator by ac-
cIamation, and after a hot and exciting
race, he was elected over his opponent,
Samuel Bradshaw, by a majority of
1,076, the largest Democratic Rajority
ever given man for the Legislature
in the county. Senator Wilson has been
an active worker in the upper Hous
of the Legislative body. He is chairman
of the Committee on Propositions and
Grievances and a member of the Com
mittees on Judiciary. Education Penal
Institutions. Public Roads. Insurance
and Manufacturing He served as one
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HON. CHARLES sTANBACK.
One of the Energetic Senators From the
Twenty-third Senatorial District.

One OF the Energetic SeGldIoFS TFoul tue
Twenty-third Senatorial District.
With d heart Of gold and a wealth
of experience, Hon. Charles Stanback
made legislator at once cautious and
conscientious. energetic and fearless.
His entire time and attention was given
TO all matters conducive TO the welfare
Of the people Mr. Stanback was born
in Richmond county. this State. October
Sd. 1886 December 18th. 1870. he was
married to Miss Della +. Ingram. of
Eddenboro. Montgomery county. Sub
sequcntly he moved to Marshall county,
Mississippi. where he remained until jan
uary. 1891, when he returned to North
Carolina, locating in Richmond county
Two years later he moved to Mt. Gilead,
Montgomery county Mr. Stanback is
one Of the solid farmers of the State,
and as such WAS nominated by the Dem
ocratic convention, held at Wadesboro
September Sth. 1898 for the State
Senate. His majority of 1921 is simply
remarkable. when it is known that he
had an adverse majority of 1000 votes
to overcome Mr.. Stanback is a Dem
ocrat. believing the power of the gov
eminent should be used and employed
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HON. JOHN \. WILSON.

An Energetic and Popular Gentleman
Representing the Twenty-frst Sena-
torial District.
In these modern days Of progress
it takes man with plenty Of energy
and ability TO make ii success among
his fellowmen. Senator Wilson possess
es these characteristics TO 4 very great
degree and is moreover liked and adj
mired for his genial temperament by all
with whom he comes in contact. lie
is a North CaroIinian by birth and first
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MOORE COUNTY.

Moore county lies ON the western mar
gin of the long-leaf pine belt. Its mid
die and southern portions belong largely
to the class of lands called sand hills.
1t has 4S9.5S2 acres of land, valued at
$1.320.374.
Town lots. 1863, valued ut S354,042
Total value of property. 81, 400. 10.
Cotton mills :, with 6,412 spindles; 3
sash, 4 saddle, , wagon factories.
Vote in 1898: Democratic, 2.143: Flu
sion, 2,017.
County seat, Carthage.
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was a wise and safe legislator. serving
his people with fidelity and efficiency.
Upon his return home the papers of his
county spoke in terms of highest praise
Of his services. showing that his excel
lent record won the approval of his con-
stituents. His votes were all cast from
conscientious convictions, and deserve the
approval they have received.
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The gentleman who had the courage
to stand up to the pledges made the tax
payers of North Carolina and in the face
of much opposition fight for the bill to
reduce the salaries and fees of the State
and county officers, is the kind Of man
who represented Moore county in the
lower house and whose name captions
this article.
Mr.. Currie was born in Moore county
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RANDOLPH COUNTY

This county, in general profile, is on
an inclined plane, dipping southwark
and making descent of about 500 feet
on the north to an altitude of 300 or
400 feet on the south, rate of 1400.15
per cent to the mile.
1t has 436,S9S acres of land, valued at
81. go, 47S.
Town lots. 500 valued at S350,977.
Total value of property, $3,73T092.
Cotton mills, II, with 51,410 spindles
and 1891 LOOMS, 4 hosiery mills, -
wood, iron, harness, etc, factories.
Vote in 1893: Democratic. 2,675; Flu
sion, 2,742.
County seat. Asheboro.
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HON. ]. c. KENNETH.

This sterling Democrat and broad
gagged man was born in Guilford coun-
ty. y. c., in 1856 and lives upon the es-
tate settled by his ancestors more than
a hundred years ago. He was left faith
erless at the age Of four years and his
widowed mother had the care and wei
fare of five small children, two younger
and two older than the subject of this
sketch, to look after. Placed IN cir
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HON. w. A. COCHRAN.
The Able Young Attorney Who Re
deemed Montgomery County.

This gentleman was chosen by the
Democracy of his county in 1898 to re-
deem the county. He made a brilliant
campaign and put the party in on high
grounds, and won Il great victory
Shortly before the House assembled hr
became i'll with serious case of pneu-
monia and was critically i'll for six
weeks This illness kept him from Raj
eieh until near the end of the session.
Mr.. Cochran is young man Of ability
and promise and will he heard from in
the future Mr.. Cochran served on the
following committees: Judiciary, Cor
porations. Railroads and Railroad Com
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for the equal good and protection of the
whole people and not to the undue adj
vantage of any class or section. Such is
the career of one of the most honorable
and Woodworking gentlemen of the re-
cent legislative body.
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HON. ]. II. LANE.

Was born near Leaksville, Rocking
ham county. i'm 1914, was elected to
represent his county in the lower house
or the General Assembly by about 80
majority. He has been a lifelong Demo
crat, but has never held any office be-
fore. In the late campaign he was
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confidence of his fellow members to
greater extent than Mr.. Rcdding. His
votes will stand any test and when the
people of his county read the House
Journal they will say, well done, good
and faithful servant"
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IL Of nronertr. So 900. 800.

Total value of property, S3,990,S93.
Five cotton, , hosiery mills with 3S,-
656 spindles and 1,046 looms. | cannery,
4 carriage. harness and other factories.
Vote in 1898; Democratic, 1850; Flu
sion, 2.613.
County seat. Wentworth
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sioner and two terms in the Legislature
The campaign of 9S was made for
white Supremacy" and he was elected
by over one thousand majority
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induced at the solicitation of friends to
make the race and added his influence to
help redeem his county from Republi-
can rule. He is an old Confederate sol
der and has warm place in his heart
for the Lost Cause" and its defenders.
and did all he could as committeeman
to get pensions for worn-out veterans.
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HON. ]. p. GARRETT.
One of Rockingham's Safe and Prudent
Legislators.

Rockingham was represented by three
Of its best men and their record is one
that win strengthen the party in that
home of Democracy of the David 4. Reid
and Alfred NJ. Scales type. Mr.. Garrett
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1898. What elected him? Two things:
|. The people had such confidence III him
that they would trust him anywhere ,.
They had tried him in the session of
1880 and found him honest and caps
BILE. His record in the session of 1899
is such as will increase the confidence
of his people in him and in the party of
which he is the honored representa-
tive. Mr. Redding was brave soldier.
is a successful farmer, is of judicial tenn
permanent, and is an ideal legislator.
There is no better man or legislator than
Mr.. Thos. j. Redding, and no member
Of the House enjoyed the esteem and
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Ably represented by the following well
known gentlemen;
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Esninence In any profession is only
obtained by the merit and skill of the
individual and this is particularly true
in regard to the LEGAL profession. An
eminent member Of this profession is
Hon. Thomas Jefferson Jerome, one of
the gentlemen representing the Twenty
third Senatorial District in the State
Senate. Senator Jerome is by birth Il
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HON. b. l.. STEVENS.

The gentleman who represents so well
the people Of Union county in the me-
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TWENTY THIRD DISTRICT.

A Large and Fertile Spot of North
Carolina
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SCOTLAND COUNTY.

Was created by the recent Legisla-
ture, and was taken from Richmond
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=
most fertile i
churches and
a live and W
will do all in
county forwar
County seat,
HON. HI
Representing
Cou
Hector ID.
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Montgomery. Arson, Union and the new
county of Scotland Represented by
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NTY-sECoND DISTRICT.

Composed of Randolph and Moore
Counties
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21sT SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

One of the Most Prosperous in the
State.
This is not only one of the wealthiest
Districts in the State. but one of the
most populous 1t is made up of Gnil-
ford county Here are its able repre-
sentatives:
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HON. THos. JEFFERSON JEROME

One of the Wide-Awake and Solid
Senators From the Twenty-Third
Senatorial District.
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HON. JOHN L. CURRIE.

County seat, Carthage.
The record-union., 1899-05-07

One of the best and easiest ways to
suppress moths is to bury sulphur in
their haunts. Closets and apartments
may be treated in this way. one by one,
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Why She Was Away.

he walked oard home with rapid strides
His dear young wife to greet;
Sometimes she couldn't wait, and so.
Shed meet him on the street
But, Oh this time the house was dark,
The blinds We're all drawn tight
The dinner dishes. still unwashed.
Were scattered left and right
No frying beefsteak could he hear,
Nor boiling coffee smell;
The once bright home was turned to
gloom,
For what he could not tell.
But through the mist that filled his eyes
He saw a dainty note;
He opened it and quickly read:
Dear John, I've gone to vote"
-DetrOit Free Press.