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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
CONTINUED from Page 100, Section 49,
HON. ". A, BLAIR
MAYOR OF ASHEVILLE. AN AOMINISTRA-
TON CONDUCTED UPON BUSINESS
PRINCIPLES BY A BUSINESS MAN,
One of the Best Governed municipalities in The
State. Liberal and Progressive, Yet
Conservative Management,

Ashevillc is one Of the best advertised
cities ON the American continent, ana
this advertising has been done amor,
through persons visiting the city than in
any other way. So it is, the city itself
must be its best advertisement. 1t would
not be SO if it were not modern in every
way, and it is. 1t is governed on a
business way by Il set of business men.
The cad of this administration is tn"
Hon w \. Blair. He was born in
Washington county. Tennessec, in 1919
and was attending the University OF chat
State when the war broke out HIS
grandfather John Blair was for num-
Der of years a Congressman from Ten
nesSec In 1865 the father of our sub
ject w. A. Blair moved to Ashcvillo
where he ran for several years the
stage lines between Greenville, :. C.,
and Morganton, y. c. In May, 1894,
Mr.. Blair was elected an alderman and
in the latter part of 1894 was elected by
the board Of aldermen as mayor In
May, 1899, he was again elected mayor.
Mr. Blair served ON the city school board
for three years and up to January |,
1899, had been president of the y. NJ
G. a. for four years. He is *. of T.,
an Odd Fellow and conducts one of the
largest furniture establishments in AshC
vile.
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ROBERTS AND STYRON.
Commission Merchants and Dealers IN
Flour and Meats.

Commission Merchants and Dealers IN
Flour and Meats.
One Of the most important OF New
bern's mercantile establishments is the
commission house of Roberts andsStyron
the firm being composed of Mr.. Roberts
and W. X. Styron. The building of
the firm is conveniently located at No.
:, Craven street and is 20x100 feet in
dimensions. The firm buy and sell on
commission making a speciality OF flour
and meats. in the latter product beng
the local agents of Armour and Com
pany of Chicago. Their trade covers a
large tier Of the eastern counties of the
State. To cover their territory they keep
on the road constantly a number of traV-
ching men.
The location of the enterprise Is an
Adjustable one for shipping and the adj
vantage of cheap freights by water EN-
ables Messrs Roberts and Stryon to buy
and sell at close margin and easily meet
all competitors. They have ftrge ware
house Tor storage purposes. MIR. W. IL.
Styron was for number Of years assis-
tant auditor Of the Atlantic and North
Carolina railroad aud left that to en-
gage in his present business. Mr.. ID. NJ.
Roberts received his business training in
the firm of Roberts and Brother.
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MIR. w. NJ. WATSON.
Clerk of Superior Court of Craycr
County.

Clerk of Superior Court OF Craven
County.
Mr. Watson is native of Craven
county, where he was born in 1889,
and has lived all his life until his
''three-score of years" is reached. He
was reared in the town of Newbern
and received good academic educa-
ton at the schools of the county,
which have always maintained a rep
utation for efficiency in keeping with
the culture and enlightenment of that
section.
Mr.. Watson's first advent into poll
tics was as county commissioner, in
1886, in which position he served the
county for two years. In 1891 he was
appointed county clerk and has serv-
ed in that capacity continuously ever
since, having been re-appointed in
January last for a term of four years.
This was not the first service of
the incumbent as clerk of the court
He served during the civil war as
clerk of the Confederate States dis
trict court. to which place he was
appointed by Judge Asa Briggs. He
has always taken leading part in
the politics of his county
He is a Mason, an Odd Fellow a
member of the Royal Arcanum and
of the Knights of Harmony, in all
of which he takes great interest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
Why Pay Rent?

When for 50 cash down and payments
of ~ per week you can buy Il desirable
lot, and after the lot is paid for erect
Il handsome cottage to be paid for i'll
monthly installments. Or, if you want
TO build at once, for $3.50 cash and
small payments you can buy lot and
build Il house, in a good locality where
values are absolutely sure to advance.
Under my home building plan You
build at ouce after Il cash payment of
the value Of the lot. | win build you il
house, or advance you the money to
build.
You "xfuguish both principal and in
terest by monthly payments, paid exact
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
NEWBERN AS A DISTRIBUTING
CENTRE.

The establishment of this branch office
and warehouse four years ago was a
notable event in the history of Newbern.
1t was prompted by the desire of the
company to be near the large and inn
portant agricultural interests of Eastern
North Carolina, and thus to facilitate
the matter of shipments and TO keep
more thoroughly in touch with the grow
ing needs of the State. The two large
warehouses 60x1J0 are most admirably
situated on East Front street on the
Neuse river One Of the warehouses
Joins the A. c. l.. freight station and the
other Joins the A. & y. c. Il. X. freight
station They afford every facility for
the rapid handling of the fertilizers, in
fact, the convenience of the arrange
ments Is almost marvel of perfection.
Mr.. c. Il. Foy, the resident manager of
the Newbern business, possesses many
qualifications that specially adapt him
10 the management of this concern $
vast and growing interests in this sec
tom He was for ten years cashier of
the Citizens Bank, of Newborn. and re-
signed the position to accept the man
agement of, the Virginia. Carolina-Chem-
zeal Company's business in the section.
Mr.. Foy is still Il director i'll the Citizens
Bank and also of the A. & n. @. Rail-
road. He is president of the Newbern
Building and Loan Association, and as
IL citizen his position is a prominent one.
He has an extensive acquaintance
throughout the State, is noted for his
high commercial integrity and takes Il
lively interest in elevating and extending
the trade and reputation of this city
and section. The writer is glad ~ give
this short resume of the Nirginia-C Caro-
lima Chemical Company which is doing
so much to develop the resources of the
Old North State.
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EUGENE BGLENN ND,
A Prominent Citizen and Ply
stefan of ASheviIIe- AN
Agreeable,
AND PLEASANT GENTLEMAN.
Who Adds Dignity to the Medical Profession of
the City Mid the Land of the Sky,

The medical profession Is noted all
over the State as being composed of men
of brains, energy and talent. 1t may
here be noted that it contains many
young men who have won their spurs
and among these is Eugene Il. Glenn,
NJ. D., gentleman that stands high in
the community and numbers his friends
by the legion
Doctor Glenn is a North Carointan
by rth and first saw the light of day
at Asheyille, Buncombe county, June
DIST, 4o1 His ancestry is dstin-
guishcd one and can be traced back
among the early settlers of the State.
His father was Marion :. Clean,
we'll known planter. his mother was
Miss Martha A. Curtis. From just such
ancestry our subject became endowed
with that rigid purpose of determina-
ton fine traits of character and Il mind
prone to accept nothing upon mere as
serticn, but to learn by actual test
He received Il splendid education, Obj
tanned at the schools of Buncombe
county, and subsequently at famous old
Weaverville College. EARLY in life he
resolved to make medicine his profession,
so i'm 1892 he began its study at Jefferson
Medical College at Philadelphia, grad
uating from that well known institution
in 1895
During July of that year he began ac-
tive practice at his natal home In or
der to further perfect himself for tn"
practice of medicine, he i'm 1899, took
Il post graduate course at the Phiadel-
phia Polytechnic and Jefferson Labora-
tories.
Doctor Glenn has been a member of
the State Medical Society since 1898
and has taken an active part in the
workings Of that body. He has been
chairman of the Section ON Pathology
and Microscopy. He is also an active
member Of the rIs-State Medical SO
ciety and has been member of that
organization since it was organized He is
also Il prominent figure in the Buncombc
County Medical Society. Aside from
ll.s regular practice the Doctor has held
the position of city physician for the
period of year. He is surgeon of the
Second North Carolina Guards
me Doctor aside from his professional
duties tiGds time TO devote to secret or
CARNATIONS. lie is member of the
knights of Pythias, the Odd Fellows
and the Junior Order of United Ameri-
can Mechanics. He is special examiner
for section 1896 Endowment Rank OF
nights of Pythias, the Kentucky Mu-
tual, Sun Life of Canada and other In
surauce organizations.
In concluding the sketch of this est-
mahe and cultured gentleman, it can be
s"id thrt AShcyille has no more faith
pl eync""pt in her advancement than
be. He is thoroughly in accord with
cverythin" that has a tendency to push
the city forward and is ever ready to
devote his time and means TO the ac-
complishment Of that purpose Doctor
enn has handsome and tastefully
fitted I'D suite of offices in the Blue
Ridge National Bank Building.
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All lots to be connected with complete
Sewerage System.
Oaly $3.50 SIS Cash down, Balance ST Week

Every man Of modern means, and
every man working OH salary may
own Il home. Buy home and pay for
it in ins+allments
When til first payment is made we
Will give you guarantee to make you
Il deed for the lot when all payments
are made, "a pass book for weekly pay
mentS.' Safer than savings bank and
far more profitable.
When the 1T y paid for 1 will build
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
NEwBERN,s ONLY BOOK STORE
George n Emmett, No. 1O1 Middle
Street. Proprietor

Ge0rge \. Emmett, NO. lO1 Middle
Street, Proprietor.
Newbern's only book store. and indeed
the only one needed, SO complete is his
line. is conducted by Mr.. George n. En-
nett, ut No. 101 Middle street. The
business passed to Mr.. Emmett in 1897
as the successor of j. ID. Gaskins, who
had conducted it previously.
4 full line of stationery, school books
and school supplies is carried in stock
II is the only text book store in the
city. In addition to other lines, full
l'nc of sporting goods is carried and II
large trade is had in these articles. Mr..
Emmett makes Il speciality Of sheet music
and musical instruments, and everything
wanted in either may be had Of him ut
as low a figure as obtains anywhere in
the State.
Mr.. Emmett not only does the trade
Of Ncwbern in the lines he carries, but
several of the adjoining counties are Gov
cred by his trade, which has grown with
phenomenal rapidity under his courteous
and efficient management. Mr.. Emmett
is native Of Wilmington, from whence
he moved to Newbern in 1897. He is
a graduate Of the University School Of
Medicine having finished there in 1892
He has what is perhaps the most ex-
elusive trade of the city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Newbern has system of waterworkS
and sewerage second to no city of the
State, thanks to the methods of the New
bern Water and Sewerage Company
This company was organized and incor-
porated in 1894 with a capital stock of
100000. Its officers are as follows:
+. III. Pellctier. President.
VIM. Dunn, Nice-I'resident.
Il. A. Green, Secretary and Treas
urer.
James Redmond General Manager.
c. II. Fog, superintendent.
The company supplies to its custo-
mers only the urest artesian well wa
ter that careful analysis has shown to be
best for all household purposes and that
experience has proved is free from all
danger of surface contamination. They
employ the standpipe and gangwen sys-
tenn. The works have, daily capacity
of 100000 gallons, which is distrib-
uted through eight miles of mains to
customers III all parts of the city. There
is beside seven miles of sewer pipes.
For the protection of the city against
fire there are at convenient points rs
fire hydrants at any Of which pressure
may be had sufficient at all times to
throw stream over the highest build
ings.
At the pumping station there are two
immense boilers Of $50 horsepower and
two pumps each with a capacity of l.
100000 gallons daily, SO that the dis
abling Of enc WOULD in no way effect
the water supply
Besides the analysis of the water
herewith given, the company has testi-
monials from ali the rdhySicians of the
city as TO the purity and healthfuIness
of the water, and strongly recommending
IFS use
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

you MODERN COTTAGE your
choice Of PLAN to be paid for in month
ly ipstallments. Payments but little
more than you would pay rent. For eX-
ample Il cottage costing 50, 1000 will cost
In monthly payments $50 fCT seven years
and the house and lot is yours.
If you want a smaller cottage, say 10
cost $500, the monthly payments will
he SIS. N me cnd Ut seven years vot
own Il house and lot in Il desirable To-
cality, increasing in value every day.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE MATRON.
MIR. j. T.. LATHAM.
Cotton Exorrter and Dealer aud Flour
Merchant.

Cotton Exporter and Dealer. and Flour
Merchant.
Mr.. Latham established his trade in
cotton in 1888. in small way, ana mas
,tntfnupd To increase his business until
last year it amounted to something IKE
81 GOO 600 He has number OF COM
n.issioned buyers on the leading cotton
markets Of the State aud handles an
nually from 1900 to lo,000 bales lie
gets through rates to all ports or the
world and has unriyalled facllTtles Tor
shipping. enabling him to bid the top
Of the market. As the Newbern terri
tory is not primarily IA cotton section the
larger part of the product handled comes
from other sections. lie has IL foreign
representative to look after his interests
abroad and also does a large cotton trade
y it'll New England markets.
IN addition to his, cotton business Mr..
I ATTAIN has n large trade III Hour, ho2
products, lime and cement. Ills bust
rcys is located at No. ) Craven street
ard for two years has maintained Il
fouris6ing branch house at Washington,
n. G. He carries a large line of the pro
9rets mentioned and has Il number Of
safaried employees. His establishments IS
three stories high 32x75 feet and all the
foors are used in his business other
buildings being used as storage ware
houses for his surplus stock.
Mr. Latham is, as yet, u young man
having been born i'll Wayne county IN
1856. He removed to Newborn in 1888,
at the time he established his business,
and at once identified himself with the
interest of his adopted city, which finds
in him always citizen Jealous Of its
welfare and ready to aid in every enter
prise worth the while.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The woman who would have Il grace
ful figure should never hurry. Haste
makes waist.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The child Of today is the critic Of to-
morrow, but unfortunately parents never
realize the fact until tomorrow.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Even the old bachelor wants better
half when amy one attempts to shove
Il counterfeit 50-cent piece off on him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

1t is easy enough for young man TO
paddle his own canoe when his father
provides the canoe and paddle.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

If there is anything more slippery than
an eel it is a one-dollar bill.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
THE ANALYSIS.

The Sample contains per 100000 parts:
Solid matter ~ -. 1850 parts.
Loss by ignition torganic matter) 81
parts.
Total mineral matters -. .l6.Ol parts
Free ammonia ... ..OO26 parts
AlbuminOid .... ..UUoJ parts
Nitries equal to ammonia. none
Nitrates equal to ammonia ...OO26 parts
Chlorine -. ............. 100 pdrtS
Oxygen absorbed to oXydize organ
ic matter ..... ............'' .o.oIo
The microscopic examination re-
vcals living organisms in sedl-
ment .. ................ none
Psychological examination show
cd water to contain per G, Co..
From pumping station ........9
From faucet in town .........(
Carbon Dioxide free ......
At pumping station ....... 1916 parts
At faucet in town $500. .2.251 parts
WATER FOR BOILER USE.
The water contains per 100000 parts
per gallon:
Silica $50. LOG parts .621 grains
Alumina and iron oxide, 10 parts .05S
grains.
Lime carbonate, 100 parts 6.415 grains
Lime sulphate, 100 parts 800 grains
Magnesium carbonate, $50 parts 1861
grains.
Alllalies carbonates 80. ..
Sulphates and chlorides, 2.36 parts 1915
grains.
Totals 1886: 9536: 2.36; 1876
Total scale forming matters, 1899;
S.160 Respectfully,
HENRY FROELING.
Mr.. Froeling is an eminent analytical
chemist of Richmond, Va.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The falling of a mans countenance nat.
urally lowers his face value.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

The man with the least money often
carries the biggest purse.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

4 pretty girls mirror INDUCES in pleas
ant reflections.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Matches may be made in heaven. hut
love can be made in any old place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

No man can enjoy wealth as long as
he has the toothache.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
For the Purpose Of Building Up and Settling
RIVE. r2SIDE

With desirable occupants and owners | nov make, for a
limited time the following advantageous proposal:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-11-11

HoN JOSH n. HIoeIEs, ex-member
Of the Board OF Aldermen Of this city
was the recipient OF many courtesies
during his recent visit to BosroE,
Mass, PORTLAND, Ms, and other
northern cities.
The interviews with him. which were
given the widest publicity stated the
situation in Virginia exactly and
showed that Mr.. HIGGINs is as well dis
posed towards Us when abroad as he il
when at home.
1t is we'll known that he is deeply in
tsrested in tie welfare OF the commun
ity as whole, realizing that success
TO be permanent must embrace within
its influences all classes OF upright cit
liens. =
Such interviews do good and seryl
to give . clearer insight into existing
conditions than could be obtained b
any other method, save that OF an act
ual permanent location at the place t
which he refers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-11-11
FULTON NOTES.

The Sunday School exercises at both
schools were good last Sunday. The
Sabbath Schools are pleased TO have
with them co-workers from the Theo-
logical Department of Virginia Union
University. The recitations OF mas
ters Eugene Jones snd Herbert Hs' =
vey and the litsle Misses Alberta ana
Arena White, Beatrice Whiting, Chris
tina Harvey, Glenner Morton and Hen
rietra Paige.
Rev A. Ferguson returned home
Ist week after a pleasant vacation OF
thirty days. he administered the
Lords Supper last Sunday.
Rev. F. W. Williams favored his con-
gregation with two excellent sermons.
He will administer the Lords Supper
next Sunday. Meeting OF expression
takes place ct IL 80 a. m. next Sunday
Mrs. RoBa Anderson, who has beer
sick for more than two weeks is convA-
| lesciRg.
MRS. Hunter of King and Queen Co.
il here visiting her daughters, MIS-
| Vestella Randolph and Mrs- Mary An
thonY. Little Rebecea Randolph il
convAlescIng.
Miss Maiinda Taylor returned Il
Newark few days ago. after spending
q month very pleasantly here, visiting
her neither.
The Social Club, No. /, Of Fulton
gave one Of the grsndest socials eve
given in Fulton &C the True Reformer
Hall last Monday night.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-11-11

WE have received the NATIONAL
MAGAZINE for November. The follow.
ing are its contents:
"The November Market, FRONTS
piece Story of the Transvaal 5srug-
gle, Alfred Hastings; Around the
World with the Flag. Peter Mace 1een,
M. A The Wrong Mr. Brown, STORY,
Helen Ray Kent; Thanksgiving and
the Old Home Week, Henrietta n
Williams; Americas Supremacy IN
Iron and Steel, Guy M. Burnhsm
Five Kernels of Corn, poem, Hezekiah
ButterworEh Women's Congress ol
| the World. Medor4 Robbins Urosby
Geneva. story, Anna FArquhar; Deso.
lation, poem, Frank Putnam; Th'
ThibstAn SRvages, William Jameson
Reid Joy Abideth Still. poem, Uiar
ence H. Urner; Alvsn Clarke, TIT
Great Lens Maker, Loring W. Pu6er
Jonas Olifford's Barn Raising. ss0ry
Ina CapitoIa Emery; Second Interns
tionsl Congregational Council. Mai,
land Leroy Osborne; Observation on
, Late EssayisE, FRANK Putnam; A Tri
for Three, III, Mary N. Mears; EFOlu
tion Of the Violin, Jane Marin;
} Thanksgiving Football Game; Mr
! Tetlow's Thanksgiving Guests. atory
{ Kate Wiring Patch; Kismes, poep
lde Ksnniston; gudas-A Womal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-11-11
TJOKARo 8. 8. CONVENTION.
Permanent Organizstion-A Mission
airy Appointed.

The Tuskaho Sabbath School Con-
ventior convened with the Gravel Hill
Baptist School October 30th, at II m
President w. III. Jackson called the
convention to order. Brother T. Car
ter and Brother I. II. Wilson conduct
ed the devotional exercises. Scripture
lesson 9th Psalm; prayer by Brother
T. 81. Wilson hymn. The proceedings
OF the convention were read.
The list OF schools were then called
by the secretary and six schools an-
swered to their names as follows:
Gravel Hill, Bon-Air, Swansboro.
West Wood, Mt. Nebo and LIST Union.
On motion the finances from the
above named schools were then pre-.
scented. The ID Antioch was admitted
TO membership. The report of the
missionary was read by the CORE
| spending secretary and received
The following brethren were then
appointed on permanent organic stion
/ by the PRESIDENT: A. @. Brown. L.
Garter, John Burton, James Bsrksdale
aud Mrs. @. Miles. A collection was
then raised. The convection adjourn
ed TO convene at 4 p. m.
At 4:30 p. m, the convention recor :
vened. Rev. J. B. Johnson and Rev. J
Holmes were appointed to conduct the
devotional exercises. Hymn, No. 1ee,
why you we wait, dear brother, etc.
was sung and the 10th Psalm was read
prayer offered by r Link hymn.
At q. no., the sermon appointed FOL
the missionary to preach began
Hymn, No. 737, "Laborer of Chris
arise and girt you for the toll, etc.
was sung by Rev. James Holmes. Is
chapter OF LIST Peter was read by Rev
J. B. johnson prayer by Rev. Mick
! ems; hymn.
Then the missionary Rev. Wetherl
aecended the stand and preached
most eloquent sermon from the lie
chapter of Joshua. Also Revs. ].
3 Johnson ard Holmes made short. bu
| instructive remarks along the sam'
: line. Prayer by Rev. w. w. Young
The report Of the committee on pei
i manent organization was then hear
: and adopted.
Rev. Wetherly was elected as mi
q sionsry to serve the convention unit
= her next annual sitting.
q The next annual sitting will eonven
with the West Wood Baptist Sunda
School, Henrico Co., Va. the tinanci'
report OF the convention was made, IT
ceived and adopted.
Il Annual Members: James Smitl
. George Bonner. z. e. Jones, Andre
: Washington, Elder L Ross, Jas. Bark
dale, SslIie Britt, Benjamin Simm
= VIM Britt, Phoeby Coleman, Robel
. Link, 4. II. Wilson. Frederick Smit
n Anthony Davis. Sr.
= Delegates OF schools: Bon Air.
Barksdale, O. Miles; Gravel Hill, Joh
Burton; West Wood, T. Carter,
Ie Lewis, j Holmes LIST Union, Willis
Hutson End Antioch, A. g. Brow
SwAnsboro. NJ Goode, 7. ]. j. Mosbl
N Mt. Nebo, H. Woodbridge.