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

Still keeps the flag of superiority fly
ing from the masthead and is always
on hand to supply his customers the
best that can be obtained in general
merchandise.
The business was established in 1893.
and has steadily flourished and grown.
The store, 24x90 feet in dimensions Is
replete with large and desirable line
of general merchandise, embracing sta
pie and fancy groceries, cigars. tobacco,
cigarettes and in fact everything that
can be found in first class establish
ment of this kind
Mr.. FORMER was born in Sampson
county, i'll 1870. He was reared and
educated in the county, and is consider
ed one of it's successful merchants.
He does all in his power to please his
patrons and hence enjoys the confidence
of the public. If you are not patron
of his establishment, suppose you give
it triall
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Since the census report of 1890 was
taken, the decline in price Of cotton has
greatly stimulated the production of to-
bacco in the counties Of Wilson, Nash,
Edgecombe, Greene, Lenoir, Beaufort
Pitt, Washington, Franklin, Wayne,
Wake. Martin, BERTHE and Halifax.
Some of these are now in the front
rank Of the tobacco producing counties
Of the State, both in quantity and quail
ty of the product.
Col. Cameron in his admirable treatise
on tobacco in the Handbook of North
Carolina issued in 1893 discredits the
census report of the crop in 1889, and
in support of his position quotes from Il
very carefully prepared address of Mr..
w. w. Woods, president of the State
Tobacco Association made to that body
in August, 1891 Col Cameron exon
crates the enumerators of the census
from carelessness or intentional error
and explains the discrepancy of their re-
ports with the actual amount Of prOduc-
ton. Mr. Woods makes his estimates
from entirely different sources, and
reaches the conclusion that the crop
amounted to 100000 pounds. That
Mr.. Wood estimates, was none too large
and showing also the enormous increase
in production during the past six years,
the highest possible confirmation is now
adduced.
The United States Department of Ag-
riculture. working carefully and con-
stantly through its different agencies, is
the most reliable authority on crop pro-
auctions of any kind in the United
States. The crop report for March,
1896, says:
Between 1888 and 1893, no returns of
tobacco were published by the Depart
ment, and comparison Of the figures
for recent crops with those of receipts
for manufacture and net exports pub
lshed by the Treasury, leaves ample
room for suspicion that the whole pro-
duct was at no time reported The cor
respondents returns as to yield and
acreage compared with the year before
appearing in the monthly statistical re-
ports for 1895 having been found to
give a total product considerably less
than that actually brought to light III
previous years, the statistician institute
eded in December a special investiga-
ton of the subject, circular of addi-
tiOnal inquiries being sent to all the to-
bacco producing States; the results Of
that investigation are embodied in the
following table where the column, show
ing farm values was computed from the
prices reported in December in 1895.
In most of the States where an increase
appears a correction of last years acre
age is probly involved. North Carolina,
however, with more than double the
acreage and product reported i'll 1894,
plainly shows the stimulus of local
manufacture. The loss to the crop was
severe in Virginia and in the mountain
region of North Carolna:"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
D. M. PAR TRICK,
Dealer in General Merchan-
disc, Groceries and Hard
ware. Always in the Swim.

The history of this well-known house
has heep one of eminent success and
steady nrogress from the date of its in
cention. back in 1886 In 1880 Mr.. ID.
NJ. Patrick succeeded to the business,
and under his able administration, the
business has grown. The premises oc-
cupied consists of two-story bhidihg
40x96 feet in dimensions. The stock
is truly mammoth and embraces dry
good, shoes, hats, harness, saddles, gem
eral hardware, crockery, glassware,
groceries. etc. The second floor is used
for the storage of the vast reserve stock.
The patronage enjoyed is very large and
extensive, and reaches over a. radius
of many miles about clinton. The business
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
WEAKS, HINES & co.
Dealers in Dry Goods, Notions Gro
ceries, Etc.

In every community there are certain
houses, who owing to the large amount
of trade enjoyed, are considered lead
ers 1t is to this class that Messrs.
Weaks, Hines x Company belong.
Their establishment is an eminently
well conducted one, and is heavily stock
ed with large and well selected line
of dry goods, notions, staple and fancy
groceries and sundries. The business is
by no means local, but extends through-
out this entire section. h
The individual members of the firm
are live, wide-awake gentlemen who al
ways do all in their power 10 push their
community to the front. They believe
in selling their goods on close margins
and turning their money over rapidly
Success to you gentlemen and long
may you prosper and flourish is the heart
felt wish of the writer. Merit deserves
to win and Messrs.' Weaks, Hines x
Company, possess plenty of that essential
requisite.
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AMAN AND HERRING.
Leading Dealers in Dry Goods and No.
tiOns.

In the list of mercantile establish
ments of Clinton, none are better known
or more widely patronized than the
mammoth establishment conducted by
the gentlemen whose names caption this
article. The business was established
in 1896, and has prospered and flourish
cd until it has reached its present large
proportions.
The store is large, commodious one,
30X90 feet in dimensions, and is stock
ed with d very large and elegant line
of staple and fancy dry goods, notions
and in fact everything usually found in
a first-class establishment of this charac-
ter. These goods are bright and new
and are of the latest and most up-to-date
patterns. They are nicely arranged and
displayed for the benefit of the large
army of buyers. The secret of the great
success attained by Messrs. Aman &
Herring lies in the fact that their prices
are always commensurate with the
times. They believe in the motto of
Live and Let Live" and upon that
basis they propose to continue to do
business.
Let us say in conclusion that these
wide-awake and prosperous gentlemen
fully merit the esteem and patronage
of the public of this section.
Their future is an extremely bright
one
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Il. II. HOLMES, NJ. D.

The citizenship of North Carolina
ranks in it's midst men of brains, talent
and energy. This is particularly true
of the medical fraternity Of the State.
Among these gentlemen is Doctor i. ii.
Holmes. one of Chnton's foremost physi-
clans, and gentleman endowed with all
the attributes of progressiveness and en-
ergy.
He is North Carolinian by birth,
and first saw the light of day at Clin-
ton, Sampson county, in 1870. Here
he passed his youth, securing the rudi-
ments of an education, which was in
after life to fit him for the trying pro-
fession he was to adopt. In 1892 he
entered the State University. Suisse
quently he entered the University of
Maryland, took Whitehead's course of
lectures and graduated in medicine in
1895
Returning home he began the prac-
tice of his profession as partner of
his farther, Dr. A. Holmes, who was CON
Sidered one of the most eminent physi-
clans in the State. He was graduate
of the University Of Pennsylvania,
Medical Department, and from 1853 up
to the time of his death, resided in
Clinton. He was one of the Oldest
members of the State Medical Society,
and had charge of the Hospital in Pc
tersburg With the career of his faith
er before him. our subject could but
emulate and follow in the footsteps of
him who had gone before. Upon his
fathers death, our sub1ecU succeeded to
the practice and today enjoys large
and lucrative practice.
DIR. Holmes is highly esteemed by his
friends and fellow citizens. He is an
enterprising and progressive man, who
does all in his power to push Clinton to
the front, and is ever ready and will
ing to devote both his time and means
to the accomplishment of that purpose
He is thoroughly devoted to his pro-
fession, and frequently burns the mid
night oil, pouring over his medical
works. Let us say in concluding the
sketch of this excellent gentleman that
to just such men our State owes her
advancement. Success to you, Doctor
Holmes, and may your future be bright,
is the wish of the writer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CAPTAIN C. PAR TRICK,
One of the Old and Most Substantial Citizens.
Chairman Board Of County Commissioners.
Largely Engaged in Truck Farming
Staple and Fancy Groceries.

Among the old and solid citizens of
this section, none are better known or
more highly appreciated for Their many
excellent qualities than Capt. &. Part
rick chairman of the Board of County
Commissioners. The Captain was born
in Putnam county, New York, III 1880.
He was reared and educated there. In
1919 deening that the South offered
better opportunity for the young man,
he came to North Carolina and settled
at Clinton. For period of forty years,
he has off and on been engaged in the
mercantile business. About seven years
AFRO the Captain was for three years
Chairman of the Board of County Com
missioners. He has served his adopted
CITY several times as an alderman and
made an able record i'm that body. In
November. 1898. he was again elected
Chairman of the Board of County Com
missionerS He refused 70 license the
saloons in Clinton.
Captain Patrick is Mason. He has
six children. three boys in business in
Wilmington. He is now engaged in the
staple and fancy grocery business. His
establishment 20X90 feet iii dimensions,
is amply stocked with Il large assortment
of staple and fancy groceries. His
principal business. however, is trucking.
He has fine farm of thirty acres UNI
der cultivation, right in the town, and
upon this he raises Strawberries, as
paraguS, corn, potatoes and turnips. He
possesses more trucking Interests two
miles from the city.
As citizen, Captain Patrick is thor
oughly progressive, and always does all
in his power to push his town to the
front. He gave thousand dollars to-
the Clinton and Warsaw Railway In
the prime of physical manhood Captain
Patrick is moving along in life friend
to one and all.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The statistics here given demonstrate
the wonderful suitableness of certain
sections of the State to the growth of
tobacco. Standing sixth in point of pro-
duction, fourth in 1889, in 1895 North
Carolina FORCES ahead and stands second
to Kentucky only in amount of produc-
ton and first of all the States in the
values of her product, preceding Ken
tucky by over one million dollars.
An analysis of the figures show an
average production of the State at large
of eight hundred pounds per acre, worth
nine and one-ffth cents per. pound, Civ
ing the acreage value of yield per acre
of S73.G0.
With the exception of Louisiana,
whose product of sugar and molasses
does not exceed in value per acre, no
other State can approach in agricultural
product. the record here made of North
Cardinals crop of tobacco.
When it is considered that the bulk
of a tobacco crop is necessarily of in-
ferior grades, the superiority of our
brights and mahoganies becomes appar-
ent, which increase the average value to|
nine and one-ffth cents per pound, and
to $73.60kper acre to quote again FRONT
Mr.. Woods admirable paper.
Within her borders is produced SUCH
Il variety of high grade leaf and inI
such quantities as is nowhere else to be!
found the world over Upon her high
type of cutting leaf, the great cigarette
business of the world was built up. HerI
unsurpassed smokers produced in theI
Golden Belt. places her granulatedl
smoking tobacco at premium over all
others in the world. Her mahogany
types of filters and wrappers are byI
chewers of tobacco everywhere preferred
before all others.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

sumption, if not for market; but the
crop for market purposes was confined,
as shown by the census of 1890, chiefly
to thirty counties. OF these thirty, only
eleven are accredited with over a mil
lion pounds, and these eleven counties
produced two-thirds of the crop of 1889.
These are, in descending order Of produc-
ton: Rockingham, Granville, Stokes.
Caswell, Person, Madison, Vance, For
syth, BUcombe, Surry and Durham.
The following table shows the prOduc-
ton for the State at large as given in
the census reports since 1850:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
d. NJ. PETERSON & co.
Up-to-Date Dealers in Fancy Groceries
and Crockery.

Thoroughly representative is this we'll
known and popular house, founded in
1898. The individual members Of the
firm, Messrs ID. M. and h. S. Peterson,
are wideawake, progressive gentlemen.
representative citizens and hustling bust
ness men. Both gentlemen were born
and reared in Sampson county. Mr..
Peterson is considered one of the best
known men i'm the State. In 1893 he
went to Florida and was for five years
engaged in the trucking business. Sub
seouently engaged in mercantile ana
agricultural pursuits. In 1890 became
connected with the agricultural depart
ment of the State, as fertilizer lnspec-
tor for three years. In 1893 was travel
ing agent and correspondent OF the
North Carolina Baptist, published at
Fayetteville. Their establishment is re-
plete with a large and choice line OF
goods. embracing fancy and staple gro
ceries. crockery, and in fact everything
usually kept frst-class establishment
of this character.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
T. NJ. TERRELL,
Undertaken and Funeral Director.


Mr.. Terrell is one of Clinton's
most enterprising citizens. He is en-
gagged in the undertaking business, and
his establishment on Main street is re-
plete with a large and handsome line of
collins and Baskets, full line of coffin
and casket trimmings and ornaments; n
beautiful line of ladies' and mems
robes and suits. These goods he sells
at prices much less than they can be
bought in large towns and cities. Mr..
Ferrell has ample experience. and will
direct funerals when requested.
In addition TO the above business, Mr..
Terrell also handles and deals in nice
line of general merchandise, which be
sells at rock bottom prices. In conclud-
ing the sketch of this excellent gentle
man it would be well to state that he
is an enterprising citizen who believes
thoroughly in pushing Clinton to the
front.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HOLIDAYS DRUG STORE.

Was incepted in 1914 by DR.. r. II.
Holiday, and is now conducted under
the firm name of Holiday & Sons. DIR.
Holiday is one Of Sampson county's
best known physicians. He is a native
Of England, and has resided in Samp-
son county forty years. IN 1884 he
made his advent into Clinton, where he
has since practiced his profession. The
junior member of the firm, Mr.. X. w.
Holiday, was born, reared and educated
in Clinton He attended the State Uni-
versity year, and the Maryland Cob
lege of Pharmacy Of Baltimore.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE MURPHY HOUSE
CLINT0k's LEADING H0SrtL9Y. PATRON
lZeD BY THE TRAVELLING MEN.
A Fine Cuisine, Large, Airy and Comfortable
Rooms. Under an Able Man
agament.

Among the leading hotels of Eastern
North Carolina, none take precedence
over the famous Murphy House of
Clinton under the able and progressive
management of Mr.. Scott, "A thorough
hotellisi.
The hotel is centrally located, and is
an attractive and up-to-date establish
ment Ample accommodations are had
for all guests.
The rooms are large, light and airy,
scrupulously clean and bright and at
tractive.
The table always sets the pace. Here
is to be found the choicest dainties Of
the season, well cooked and well serv-
ed. The management does all in its
power to please patrons. hence the Muir
ply House is known far and wide as
the leading Hotel of Clinton. Always
stop at the Murphy House.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
u. +. MATTHEW'S.
Dealer in Cattle.

Located just opposite the Murphy
House is the popular establishment of
Mr.. Matthews, wide-awake and
progressive citizen. He deals extern
sively in cattle, buying ana selling same.
He also supplies the local market with
fine. fresh and tender beef.
Mr. Matthews is Il North Carolinian
by birth and first saw the light of day
in Sampson county. During Cleveland's
second administration. our subject sery-
ed Clinton as its postmaster, and made
an, excellent record in that position. Mr..
Matthews is tried and true-blue
Democrat, and has always given his
party his services. He is thoroughly
philosophical, and has legions of friends
in this section
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
f. RAWLS & co.

For a period Of twenty years this
house has been established, and came
under the management Of Mr.. II. Rawls
two years ago They carry a complete
line of diamonds, watches, clocks, jew
elry, fancy goods, etc. The latest and
most modern of everything in the line is
handled. Fine repairing is made sne-
cialty. All mail orders receive prompt
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
II. h. CHESTNUT.

Among the solid and substantial citi-
zens of Clinton none is better known
or more highly appreciated for his many
excellent qualities than Mr.. III. Il. Ches-
mutt. He was born in Clinton, in 1886,
and was reared and educated here. For
twelve or fifteen years he served the
county as a Deputy Clerk, Sheriff, etc.
In 1896 he was elected mayor of Clinton.
In politics he is an ardent Democrat,
and has rendered efficient service to his
party.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

is truly mammoth and reflects credit
upon it's wide-awake proprietor and the
public whose patronage sustains 1t.
Mr.. Patrick is a North Carolinian by
birth. having been born, reared and
educated in Clinton. He is one of the
Directors in the Sampson Tobacco
Warehouse Company, and is considered
one of the most highly esteemed and re-
spected merchants, who has come to the
front nv reason of his own efforts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

per year, six month fifty cents. Mr.. l..
A. Bethune, the live and progressive
editor and proprietor, is a thorough
newspaper man. and is esteemed and re-
spected by a large circle of acquaint-
onces throughout the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE SAMPSON DEMOCRAT.

l.. A. Bethune, Editor and Proprietor.
This well-known and bright Demo
cratic newspaper was established in
1892. and has to-day a circulation of
1000, mainly in the counties Of Samp-
son, Dnplin and Fender. 1t is publish
ed every Thursday, has good advertis-
ing patronage and is sold at one dollar
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
BARBREY & HOLIDAY.
Dealers in Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes
and Gents Furnishings.

February LIST, 1899, witnessed the es-
adjustment of this hustling and up-to-
date house. They carry a superb line
of dry goods, notions, boots, shoes and
gents furnishings. Their constant ideas
are to keep thoroughly abreast with the
times and handle exactly what the peo-
pie want, hence their great success.
Their place Of business 15X90 feet in di-
mansions is nicely stocked and equipped,
and is Il credit to the community and
section The individual members of the
firm are typical hustlers and do all in
their power to please. They give their
personal supervision to the business, and
are fast working their way to the
front.
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THE OBSERVER CENTURY STATE

attention.. and are rapidly filed.
share of your patronage is solicited.
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Compromising a felony is somewhat diff
ferent from pounding a felon.
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A mans idea of good resolution is
one that will stretch.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-15
Personal.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Schureman Of Hum
boldt boulevard, Chicago. are the guests of
their son. Mr.. Arthur J. Schureman. on
Caroline street.
Miss Belle Dickson ID the guest OF Miss
Nancy Davidson at Galveston. She went
down to the Island City on Wednesday
last.
Miss Louise Howard OF Dallas who has
spent the winter here. Is visiting her father
In Galveston.
Mas Effie May Jones spent Friday OF last
week with Galveston friends. She viii go
down for the Seeligson cotillion ON Tues
day. al which time she viii be with Miss
Mcnsing, and later In the month Will visit
Mrs. stanley q. Spencer
Mrs. j. T. Mahl, after an extended visit
with friends and relations In the North.
has returned home.
Mrs. r.. b. Morris will leave during the
coming week for San Antonio, where she
Will visit her sister. Mrs. John Martin.
Miss Jasper Kathryn Gibbs, returned 10
Deepwater Thursday after short Visit
with Miss Jeanette Jones at the Capitol
Hotel.
Miss Lenore johnson returned TO Austin
few days ago after delightful visit TO
Mrs. r. b. Herring.
Mrs. Wharton Bates OF Brazoria " vis-
ting friends In the city
MIR. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor Of Gaiyss>
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ton we're guests at the Capitol Hotel dur
ing tho week. Mr.. Fred Clegg, Mrs. Tay-
lor's brother. was also there.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Andrews. recently Of
Richmond. have located on Prairie avenue,
corner of Caroline street.
Mrs. L.. Montgomery and little son OF
Richmond, Texas, are visiting the family
OF Judge Reese.
Miss Cora Root returned Tuesday from a
short visit to Galveston. Miss Mann ac-
companied her.
Mrs. NJ. j. Temby and daughter, Grace,
after a years visit In Denver, have re-
turned and are at home at Soo6 Austin
street.
Miss Dayse Sawyer of Galveston is visit
ing her friend. Miss Dollie Scott AZ the
Iatter's home. 40 Charities street.
Miss Maud Mccoy Of La Porte is the
guest of Mrs. Howard r. Smith.
Mrs. James b. Mayberry. who had been
with her sister, Mrs. Il. r, Richardson,
for several weeks past, returned TO her
home In Denver Thursday night.
Miss Rita Lanaux OF New Orleans is ex-
pected the latter part OF the coming week
1, spend some time with her sister. Mrs.
Clarence w. G. Rareshide OF No. 26i2 MI
Am street.
Miss Annie Drewry has returned from u
pleasant trip to chappell Hill and Is at
home at 1916 Main street
Mr.. @. Herbert Brown. editor OF the
Galveston Saturday Review, was here on
business one day last week.