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

Few men in western North Carolina
or for that matter in the State, are pet
Tor known than Major William Avery
Conley. one Of the grandest men OF inns
period--a man among men, VINO mas
come to the front by reason OF ms ehef-
yy and acumen--a Democrat aliloiis
Democrats, believing that the great lr,il-
ciples of his party are just ana right
and are the only solutions to the great
economic questions that confront us To-
day. ,...a -.
Major Comfy is a North Caroinlan by
birth and first saw the light of dawn
IN Colorado county in 1912. He springs
from one of the old families OF tue
State.
Our subject was educated at tue
academic schools. In 1861, true to ms
Sunny Southland, he CALAMITY rendered
his services to the Confederacy. ana was
enlisted in Company G. First North Gar
DINA. After this company was mus
tered ont, which occurred seven mollhs
later, our subject spent the balance u
the time in scout duty and IN the state
militia. After the war he returned
home.
In 1896. the Major was nominated TOT
the Legislature and was triumphantiy
elected. 1t may here be stated that III
1896 the fnsionists swept everything
before them but in the face OF all TINS
Major Conley stood firm upon the rock
If Democracy. carried every Democrat
IL vote in his township and was one OF
the successful aspirants. He made an
excellent record although largely III the
minority. !,
Major Conley has served Mcdowell
county a number of years as one OF tue
comfy commissioners. In politics ne =
4 Democrat of the true blue stripe.
He has large agricultural interests Ill
This section and is a wide-awake, pro-
gressive gentleman who always does aii
in his mower to push Marion and Nc
Dowell county to the front. ASIDE
from his large agricultural interests.
Major Conley is a large stakeholder anu
President of the Commercial BANK OF
Marion. one of the most solid hnancial
institutions in the western part OF the
State. He is large stakeholder III the
Granite Falls Mills He is also large
stakeholder as well as President OF the
Marion Furniture Company, one OF the
most successful furniture factories III
the State. lie manifests great deal
Of interest in these projects.
II NAV well be said, III concluding the
sketch of this honorable, upright ana
nroqressiye gentleman that to him, our
Stafe attributes much of her modern
prosperity. inasmuch as he IS always
ready to back any legitimate enterprise
that has for its basis the good OF the
State Furthermore he is a liberal
man, and no hand has ever Deen
stretched out to him and returned
empty. -,
Success to you Mr.. Conley and may
the future for You be one long stretch
OF health. wealth and prosperity, IS the
earnest wish of the writer. euch lieu
deserve to succeed.
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H. ALEXANDER,
Manufactures Of Ready Mixed Pa

Manufactures Of Ready Mixed Paints
In the list of manufactores that
thrive and prosper in High Point, the
above Is entitled TO prominent mention,
both for the extent and scope of its
business transactions and the admitted
quality of the goods manufactured. The
business was incepted in 1885, the plant
being located on Church street in the
western part Of the city. 1t may here
be stated that this is the only paint man
ufactory in the South, south of Rich
mond. Virginia. They buy the raw ma
teria and mix same, manufacturing
house paints, enameled paints, roof
paints, wood stains, carriage paints,
wagon paints, etc They are sole man
ufacturers OF the North State, Piedmont
and Dixie Household Brands Their
paints are absolutely pure and are nor
adulterated Mr. Alexander enjoys
quite large patronage. The enterprise
is strictly home affair and deserves the
patronage of every man who believes in
the theory of Home Enterprise.
1t may be stated that Mr.. Alexander
is prepared to fill at all times any order
either wholesale or retail If interested
i'm paints of amy description he would
be pleased to have you call and see him.
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Il. w. WILSON.

Register of Deeds. Mcdowell County.
Among the faithful and efficient of
ficers Of Mcdowell county, none are bet
ter known or more highly appreciated
for their many excellent qualities, than
the subject of this sketch, Hon. /. W.
Wilson. Register of Deeds. He was
born in Mcdowell county, January 21st,
1864. three miles southwest of Marion.
His ancestry is among the old and DIS
tinguished families of the State. lie Is
the son of Thomas b. Wilson, well
known and popular planter. and his
mother was a Miss Emily Nj. Crawford.
Our subject was educated at the
schools of this section and subsequently
engaged in farming. In 1893 he made
his advent into politics. when he re-
ceived the nomination for Register OF
Deeds After a spirited contest he was
triumphantly elected by majority of
PIT votes thus showing his immense
popularity among the people of Mellow
ell county Since his induction into of
fee he has demonstrated his fitness for
the position and is making a record of
which any man may well feel proud.
There is a due absence of all red-tape
about his office that is truly refreshing.
He does all in his power to please the
people and has made many warm friends
by his kind and courteous manners.
In politics Mr.. Wilson is simon pure
Democrat. and has always labored hard
in the interest of the Democratic party.
believing that its principles are just and
right. He is always ready and willing
to do all in his power to push his natal
county to the front and is ever ready TO
answer any calling having as basis this
purpose.
He is a member of the knights of
pythias and a member of the Methodist
Episcopal church, South. Aside from
his duties as Register of the county,
Mr.. Wilson has agricultural interests.
The writer would say in concluding the
sketch of this excellent gentleman, that,
true to himself and his friends, his
record as Democrat and a public Of
ficer, is certainly to be commended by
all the citizens of grand old Mcdowell
county.
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]. l.. @. ElRD.

Attorney and Counselor at Law.
An eminent member Of the bar Oh TINS
section: was born in Mcdowell county
Sentember Sth, 1854, and springs from
an old and distinguished family. lie
Was educated at Weaverville college
Buncombe county ard then entered the
mercantile business at Rutherfordton.
Subsequently he was a drummer Tor
Ave years for a Richmond hardware
house. Leaving the road he attended
Col. Folks law school in 1886, and dur
ing the following year was admitted 10
the bar, beginning active practice ut
Marion. Mr.. Bird enjoys large ana
lucrative practice and has been identified
with some of the heaviest litigation or
this section. He is local attorney for the
Southern Railway, correspondent for II.
q. Dun & Co, etc. He has never
sought political preferment, but has at
tended strictly to his large and increas-
ing practice. Mr.. Bird is married and
has two boys. He is a member OF the
knights of Pythias and of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church South. lie is an
enterprising citizen and live, wide
awake gentleman.
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G. S. KIRBY, M. D.
One Of Marion's Energetic
and Progressive Cltl-
zens. A North Caro-
linian BY Birth.
Always Abreast With the Times. A Gentle
man Whose Friends Are Legion, and are
Only Limited BY the Number
OF His Acuuaintances.

The citizenship of North Caro!na
numbers in its midst soEle Of the brain
est and most progressive mon Of the
age. This is particularly true IF the
younger element among whom We lnel1-
ton the gentleman whose name captious
this article. Guy Smith Kirby, NJ. ID.
Doctor Kirby is hy i,irtn. a North
Carolinian and i;rst saw the light of day
in Charlotte. Mecklenlnlrg county, in
the year 1874. His boyhood days were
passed in Charlotte and in Caldwell
county. He received an excellent educa-
ton, obtained at Davidson College.
Subsequently he entered upon the
study OF medicine and graduated With
high nonors, in May 1897. from tue
University College If Medicine, Nir-
ginia. Previous 10 his graduation, dur
ing his second year in coiiege, he was
examined by the North Carolina State
Medical Board and passed the exanlina-
ton with an average Of .l2M AMI was
licensed to practice. 1t may here be
said that our subject graduated second
out of class nf serenity and WAS pre-
sented with $500 set IF instruments
used in obstetrics.
Upon completing his medical course
Doctor Kirby located III Marion, June
1897, and entered upon the active prac-
tice of his chosen profession.
He is a young man .f remarkable en-
ergy and progressivcneas and has made
a success at his profession. He is thor
oughly in line with modern ideas and IS
always ready and willing to do all in his
power to aid in the upbuilding of his
adopted town and is ever ready and
willing to devote both his time and
means to the accomplishment of that
purpose.
He has made many warm friends
throughout this section by reason of his
courteous manners to one and ali. In
concluding the sketch of this honorable
and upright physician, the writer world
say that his future is indeed bright, anu
North Carolina will some day hear from
this gentleman.
Such men help build up communities
and by their example often create EMU
lations that rebound TO the advantage
OF States citizenship.
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rion. where he incepted his present bust
ness in 1892. His establishment is the
largest and most representative OF Its
kind in this entire section. The premises
are amply commodious, being 35x90 feet
in dimensions, and are handsomely and
superbly equipped The bar is master
niece of work. The stock of liquid re-
freshments. embracing wines, liquors,
beer and cigars is truly superb. The
choicest of foreign and domestic wines
is handled. Among the Whiskles han
died must be mentioned North Carolina
corn WHISTLES, rye and Scotch, etc. He
handles both keg and bottled beer. In
the line of cigars, he handles imported
and domestic goods, a speciality being
made of the famous Durham" cigar,
of which he handles 5000 every sixty
days.
Aside from this business Mr.. Thomas
is a stakeholder in the Marion Furni-
ture Company as well as the Telephone
Company. He also owns and handles a
fine list of lands both in Marion and in
the county, and while not engaged in
the real estate business. he is willing
to dispose of some of them upon easy
and profitable terms.
He has a fine piece of property OPEN
ed up last fall, situated ten miles south
Of Marion that contains gold Some
idea of the value of this land may be
cleaned when it is stated that out of
three tons of rock smelted, forty-six
pennyweights of gold were obtained,
very rich deposit indeed.
Mr.. Thomas is a wide-awake, pro-
gressiye gentleman who has since his
res,vencc in Marion done all in his
power to build up the community. He
is a pleasant, genial gentleman and has
made legions of friends by his courtesy
and kindly ways
His establishment is located in the new
hotel building. Prompt attention and
courtesy is always shown TO the wants
of all patrons. Success to you, Mr..
Thomas, and long may YOU prosper, is
the sincere wish of the writer.
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DR.. GEO. |. WHITES
DRUG STORE
One Of the Neatest and Best Arranged Drug
Stores In Western North Carolina.

Prominent among the houses when
demand our attention is the above Wei
known Marion drug establishment. ne
store is admirably fitted up with moo
ern conveniences and well divided WIN
various departments. The stock CON
tains such u line of goods as the eyes
never tire resting upon, attractlyely az.
ranged so as to invite the attention Oh
customers. The drugs and chemicals
used are from the best home ana Tor
eign markets and are absolutely pure
A full line OF patent medicines, per-
fumery and toilet articles are also car
ried Special attention is given to the
prescription department. The business
has been established several years, but
in 1896 DR.. White purchased the IN
terest of DIR. Morphew and has since
conducted the business in his own
name. DIR. White was born in Wilkes
county in 1866. In the fall of 1887 he
entered the University Of Maryland and
graduated in 1890. He located in Ma
rion in 1894, bought an interest III Dr.
Morphew's drug store and practiced
medicine with him for a year and half.
Subsequently he retired from the prac-
tice of medicine. Before locating IN Ma
rion DIR. White was engaged at the
State Hospital as third assistant ply
stefan. Dir. White now gives his en-
tire time to his drug and banking busi-
ness of Marion, he being cashier of the
Commercial Bank lie is personally
of polished and easy manner, justly mer-
its the confidence he holds of the COM
munity and the influential place he has
attained as druggist and banker.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

High Point is situated almost in the
centre of the State of North Carolina.
1t is ON the great Southern Railway be-
tween Washington and Atlanta. The
population is safely 5000.
High Point derived it's nae from the
fact that it is the highest point on the
old North Carolina Railway. The civil
engineers gave it the name and, while
it does not sound very ar1stocratic to
the strangers ear, it is very dear to the
people and it will never be changed.
Like most Southern towns High Point
began life depending entirely on what is
known as back country trade" This
was good as far as it went, bur FORUM
ately. ut that time the town had pro-
gressive citizens who looked ahead. Back
country trade was too uncertain, Today
it would be in High Point and tomorrow.
perhaps. in some other town!
Factories were built and Il branch
railroad surveyed to reach the raw ma
terial First, Spoke and Handle Fac
tory, then 4 Sash and Blind Factory.
Later on came Tobacco Factory and 4
Cotton Factory, increasing gradually as
the people could command the means.
In q few years the branch road was com
pleted. one Factory followed another in
rapid succession and today over one
thousand artisans are responding to the
music Of twenty-five whistles.
High Point believes i'm home and hos
pitality- patronizes home enterprises and
never objects TO newcomers sharing its
hospitality To the man who wants 10
work a special invitation Is extended.
Her people are progressive and con-
servative. The rapid growth of the
town and the substantial iyasls on which
every business interest rests nre testl-
monialS to the business sagacity Of the
people: the numerous shades of religious
and political belief which prevail I'M
molested is a demonstration Of the true
American spirit. A man in High Point
may worship God as he pleaSes. He
may believe and vote politically as his
conscience distates. both without the
fear of ostracism or even dictation
There are no bar-roOms in High Point
ard never has been. The charter Of the
town has always prohibited issuing Ii
Cense
Many of the workingmen own their
homes and the number is increasing
very satisfactorily
The good order which prevails among
the people is something remarkable.
No serious difficulty has ever occurred
in the city and only one town officer is
required to keep the peace among the
: OI0 naonle
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j. H. WILSON.
Merchant Tailor. Cleaning and Re
pair Work n Specialty.

Merchant Tailor Cleaning and Re
pair Work a Speciality.
Mr.. Wilson conducts the only exclu-
sive establishment of this kind in High
Point. He founded the business two
and one-haf years ago and has by his
pluck and energy sue, r.ded in tLildng
it up. He carries a fine line of sam
pies of the latest and most fashionable
makes in clothes and guarantees a
splendid fit. Cleaning and repair work
is made a speciality. Mr.. Wilson is a
North Carolinian by birth and first saw
the light of day in Chatham county in
1860. He was educated at Liberty and
made his advent into High Point in 1896.
His business is in a Furnishing and
prosperous condition and continues to
grow and expand with the flight Of
time. When in need of anything in this
line it will pay you to give Mr. Wilson
your patronage.
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ALMA FURNITURE co.

Among High Points numerous manu-
featuring enterprises none are more
worthy of consideration than the Alma
Furniture Company. The plant is
splendidly equipped and gives employ
ment to number Of operatives They
manufacture safes and tables and their
goods have a large command, The AL
ma Furniture Company is managed by
Mr.. J. +, Redding, Secretary and
Treasurer, an ardent Democrat and a
gentleman of large business experience
and acumen
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MUNICIPAL GovERNNENT.

The city is governed by a Mayor and
Board Of Aldermen. These positions are
filed by men Of enterprise and push who
do all in their power to develop the
town That they must eventually
succeed can readily be seen 10 the OBJ
servant visitor.
The city has two railroads.&c. great
Southern which trayerseS eight Southern
States and has connections by rail and
water With every part of the world, and
the High Ponit and Asneboro branch
two National handsome of the finest
graded schools in the State--a college Of
musician industrial school for colored
children, two hotels, telephone system,
broad streets and avenues admirably
shaded, arc and incandescent electric
lights, (owned by the city and supplied
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HIGH POINT ROLLER MILLS.
Manufacturers of Roller Flour, Bolted
Meal and Mill Feed.

Manufacturers of Roller Flour Bolted
Meal and Mill Feed.
To fully disclose the Importance of the
industrial interests of High Point the
writer invites special attention to the
concern which forms the caption of this
article as i is one that would do credit
to a city twice rs large.
The plant was established in 1899 as
a small customs mill, and since that date
it has been increased and enlarged un-
til today it is one of the most com
plete Touring mills of the roller process
of the country. The mill is situated In
the northern portion of the city on
ground 160x250 feet in dimensions.
They manufacture the following stand
ard brands Of flour: "White Frost, a
patent flour, strictly "a" grade and
Cream White" They also manufac-
ture corn meal, bolted meal and feed
meal. They make a speciality of fine
Graham. flour. These goods have Il
large local demand as well as being sold
as far South as Charlotte The indi-
viduality of the firm is as follows: Mir.
w. *. league was born and reared
here and is a progressive gentleman. Mr..
A. b. Horney was born and reared in
this county and learned the roller mill
business at Wachovia Mills at Salem,
where he served an apprenticeship for
five years. He was practically reared
in the business. MI V. v Horney is
also a North Carolinian. The High
Point Roller Mills is doing a large and
prosperous business.
w. I. KIRKMAN & co.
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go to make up the commercial world Of
High Point. there are none more de-
serving of special mention iii this edition
than that owned and conducted by
Messrs. w. T. Kirkman * Co. The
business was founded three years ago.
The premises occupied are situated upon
South Main street and are commodious,
being 2Sx150 feet i'm dimensions, two
floors being used The second floor is
devoted to upholstery work, carpets.
chairs, etc They carry Il large and ele-
giant line of furniture and are prepared
to furnish house from Kitchen to par
Tor. They also carry n arge and va
ried line of dry goods, notions, hats and
shoes, making a speciality of the latter.
This establishment is unquestionably
the largest store of the kind in High
Point. Mr., Kirkman was for eighteen
yenrs with w. II. Raglan & Co, whole
sale and retail dealers in general mer-
chandize and has wide acquaintance in
the county. He is a gentleman of en-
ergy and progressiveness and man
who thoroughly believes in pushing
High Point to the front.
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WRENN & PETTY

This house was established fifteen
years ago and became known under the
present name three and one-half years
ago. The firm deals in dry goods, no.
tions, shoes, hats and clothing. The
business is large and the patronage ex-
tends within a radius of twenty miles
of High Point
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n INGRAM
Dealer in I1resh Ments.

Dealer in Fresh Meats.
Mr. Ingram began business at High
Point, three years ago and today Is a
recognized leader in his line. His estab-
qishment is situated in the FARRELL Hotel
building where he can always be found
ready to serve his patrons with the
best the market affords In fine fresh
meats, fish. sausage. etc. 1t is his con
slant endeavor to please his patrons and
in this he has been more than successful
as evidenced by his large number of
patrons.
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q. 10. SICELOFF.

Successor to II. c. Charles, carries a
general line of heavy and fancy grocer
les. His goods are always fresh and
he sells them at rock bottom prices. The
store is 20xS0 feet in dimensions and
is neatly arranged All goods purchased
are delivered free Mr.. Siceloff has
thorough experience in the business.
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INDIAN CURRENCY.

London, June 23-The Allahabad cor
respondent of the Times says he hears
on good authority that the India cur
rency commission has reported almost
unanimously in favor of the maintenance
of a sixteen penny RUPEES and OF gold
currency, with gold as legal tender.
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JOHN II. TATE.

Established this business in 1897. G.
w. Spencer, manager. The house Is re-
plete with staple and Fancy groceries,
cigars, tobacco, fruits and CONNECTIONS.
Dun Valley Flour and feed are made
a speciality. A large and prosperous
business is enjoyed and this is being con
stantly augmented.
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MANUFACTURES.

High Point is strictly manufacturing
center and may appropriately be called
the Grand Rapids of the South. Here
are situated two large Touring plants
one immense Foundry and machine
shops. paint factory, coffin factory,
mattress and bed room factory, two la
Bile factories. and large number or
furniture factories, a tobacco factory.
All of these plants are In successful
operation and employ thousands or peo-
pie.
MIN, ,rILE ESTABLISHMENTS.
AS a rule are large, well kept ana
filled with large and varied stocks OF
goods. These are sold as cheaply as they
can be purchased anywhere The mer-
chants are wide-awake progressive citi-
ZenS
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never asked for political preferment IN
Mcdowell county, but devotes his entire
time to the practice of his PROGRESSION.
He does general practice, but devotes
special attention to probate matters. he
Is an honorable, upright lawyer and
progressive citizen.
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NEW YORK RAcKET STORE

A. ]. Owen, proprietor. This estab-
lishment is 2Gx60 feet in dimensions and
contains large and desirable line OF
goods. Low prices prevail
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IA .E FURNITURE co.

Manufacturers of Chamber Sets, Dress
ers, Bedsteads, Etc.
The Tate Furniture Company has had
career of success since the date of
its incorporation. That event occurred
in 1893, with capital stock of SIG.
900, which has since been increased to
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MOORE AND MORGAN.

Conduct an Al livery establishment.
The business was founded two years
ago. They have number of fine
horses, buggies, etc, and eater to the
drummers trade. The stable is situated
south of Southern railway tracks, near
the depot.