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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A. S. de WANING.
One of the Developers Of Roxborc'
Great Tobacco Market.

One of the Developers of Roxborc's
Great Tobacco Market
To this gentleman. perhaps, more than
all others. must be given the credit for
establishing and building up the great
tobacco wrapper market OF this vide
awake aHd progressive community. Mr..
de Waning is not only Il wide-aWake
citizen 1T is pleasant, genial gentle
man. with whom it is rare pleasure
to meet.
lie is Nirginian by firth and posses
SEES all Of that natural polish and Cul-
tule usu. ily possessed hy the citizeus Of
that hstaf.c State When quite yoang
he was Lrought to North Caroiila, and
here he was reared. Subsequently ha
embarked into the tobacco purchasing
business ut Durham, and bought tobac~
GO for firm Of wrapper dealers OF Rich
mond. Virginia Subsequently, he left
this hrm and during the fall or 1891
made his advent into Roxboro. where
he has since resided.
Mr.. de ylaining has certainly devoted
his time and attention 10 developing the
business here. lie makes Il speciality
of buying the choicest of wrappers and
owing to his long experience Is consid-
cred one Of the most expert tobacco men
in the South His factory is situated on
Foushee street The building is a com
nlodious structure of brick and frame,
is five stories in height and is 44xl0O
feet in dimensions.
1t may he said of this gentleman that
he devotes a great deal of his time ana
attention To the liphpl,ding OF X aNh"ro,
and is ever ready to devote both his time
and means to the accomplishment of this
object. He has been President of the
local Board Of Trade for Il number at
years and made an excellent record Whtie
holding that position.
The writer would say in concluding the
sketch az this most excellent gentleman
that he has ly his pleasant ani genial
ways. honorable and upright business
methods won a standing among our
very first people His friends through
out this section are legion aud are only
limited ~ the number o. his acqualnt-
anees.
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JAMES S. BRADSHER.
Cashier of the Peoples Bank
and a Gentleman Highly
Esteemed and Re-
spected,
A Hard and Earnest Worker and Wde-Aw,ke
Progressive and u -to-Date Cit-
zen of Roxboro.

In the list of citizenship Of Roxboro
no man stands higher upon the golden
roll of promise than the highly esteemed
and respected gentleman whose name
captions this article. He is polished,
cultured gentleman whom it is q great
pleasure to meet.
Mr. Bradsher is a North Car0linian by
birth aud first saw the light of day in
Person county ten miles from Roxboro,
June 18th. 1870. He springs from one of
the old and distinguished families of this
section. His father, w A. Bradsher,
deceased was one of the best known
and most prominent citizens of Person
county. He represented the county in
the State Legislature for number of
terms and was a man Of ability. culture
and means. Our subjects mother was
a Miss Thonpson a family OF high
standing in this section. With the pres
tige Of distinguished ancestry Mr..
RraGSher must necessarily climb the lad
der 10 success.
Lis youth was passed in securing an
education. Subsequently he matricu
lated ut Trinity College and remained
"a that institution until his senior year,
y hen he was compelled to leave ON ac-
count Of i'll health. Returning home he
soon afterwards was rendered the cash
iership of the Farmers Bank in 1890
and accepted the position. He faithfully
and successfully filed that position for
Il period of two years and at the expira-
tion of that period he accepted the po-
the position as cashier of the Peoples
Bank and still fills that position. He
is an expert accountant and by his kind
and courteous manners has won for the
bank many friends and patrons.
Aside from his banking duties, Mr..
Bradsher is treasurer of the RoXboro
Cotton Mill. He is man of decidedly
progressive habits and is a great believer
in RoXboros future.
In 1891 Mr.. Bradsher was joined in
wedlock at Pittsboro. Chatham county,
TO Miss Sallie Thompson and this union
has been blessed with four children. He
enjoys all the comforts of a pleasant
and happy home. He is n member of the
Methodist Episcopal church South. In
concluding the sketch of this estimable
and popular gentleman, it may be we'll
to remark that his success in life is due
to his determination and energy. He is
a man Of pleasant ways and at once
impresses a stranger with his true worth
and merit
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the town, and built what is known as
Reams Town. now the prettiest section
Of the village. He spent a great deal Of
money in making broad streets and
avenues in the new town.
During the years 1SI6-I-S he served
as Deputy Revenue Collector, having
been appointed by Col c. s. Winstead,
then Collector of the Fifth North Caro-
lima District
In 1893 he was elected member Of
the lower house Of the State Legislature,
from Person county. Ills popularity
among his party is shown from the fact
that he was endorsed by the Republicans
of the House for the Speakership. In
1897 he was made principal clerk of the
House of Representatives over strong
opposition.
Subsequently he filled the position of
Tax Assessor and every year for pc
riod Of sixteen, he made all the tax
books for the county, and for twelve
years the town books. Mr.. Satterfieid
has taken quite an active part III muni-
cipal affairs He was a charter member
Of the town commission and filed that
position for six years. While holding
that position he was chairman of the
Street Commissioners.
June, 1885 he WAS appointed Deputy
Internal Revenue Collector for the
Twelfth district and has successfully
filled that position UP to date. His office
is situated in the Reade Hotel. Mr.. Sat
terfield has long been identified with the
workings OF the Republican party and
is high up III the councils Of that or
ganization. He has been chairman and
acting chairman of the Republican ex-
ecutive committee for the past ten years.
In 1876 he was joined in wedlock TO
Miss Lou NJ. Winstead and this union
has been blessed with Eve children, four
Of whom are living. He still retains
farming interests in the county. Mr..
Satterfield is said to be the shrewdest
Republican politician III Person county,
or for that matter III this entire section.
He is a man Of great force of character,
liberal ii his views and progressive in
his ways. He has legions Of friends
throughout the State who wish him a
long and prosperous career.
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WILLIAM +. BRADSHER.
One of North CaroIin IS Lead
ing Young Attorneys. En-
joys a Lucrative Practice,
A Wide Awake Young Man. Junior Member Of
the Well known Legal Firm Of Win
stead and Bradsher.

AS a representative of the legal pro-
fession Of North Carolina this gentle
man. whom it is the writer's pleasure
TO introduce, probably has very few SUI
periors. That his clients are well salts
fed with his abilities and the efforts
he puts forth when in charge Of their
cases is a wel[known fact. 1t Is these
men that make the profession what II IS
and give to the North Carolina Bar
such a splendid reputation.
William II. Bradsher was born In
Person county twenty -seven years ago
His youth was passed in securing an
education. In 1892 he entered the Uni
yersity of North Carolina, where he re-
mained one year pursuing literary
course. Subsequently in 1894 and 1879
he taught in the public schools OF his
native county. During the spring Of the
latter year he entered the law dennrt-
ment of the University of the State.
After teaching another year he COM
pleted his legal education under Judge
A. C. Avery at Morganton, and was
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HON. REUBEN l. FEArHEsToN
Roxboro's WideAwake And Up-To
Date Chief Executive OF NUM-
cipal Affairs.

This gentleman whose strong and
genial features appear belaw is making
an administration which will 20 down
into history as one OF the most progress
siye aud btst that Roxboro has ever en-
joyed.
He was born in Person county, May,
1858, and springs from one Of the old
and well known families OF this section
Ills youth was passed in securing an
education obtained at the public schools
Of tins county. Upon the completion of
his education he engaged in farming and
followed that occupation until 1890. At
that period he came to Roxboro to reside
and engaged in the Leaf Tobacco BUSH
ness. which he has since successfully fol-
lowed. During 1898 he took charge Of
the Reade Hotel and under his manage
ment this excellent institution has
hourished and prospered
He was nominated and elected mayor
Of Roxboro this year. His administra-
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JOHN o'Bn....,T.

When the good citizens Of Person
county elected John O'Brant treasurer
of Person county they made no mistake,
as his record in that position has since
proven. Faithful to the trust reposed
in him he Is pursuing the even tenor
of his ways and attending TO the duties
of his position in such an able manner
that even his political opponents axe
wont TO applaud him.
He was born in Person county March
2Sth. 1910 His father, Elijah OBrlant.
was a native Of Granville county, but
lived and died in this county. Our sub
ject was reared within -four miles Of RoX-
boro. He received an education at the
schools Of the county.
May 9th. 1862, he enlisted in Com
pany A. Fiftieth North Carolina Regi-
ment, as private. During portion
of his service he served in the medical
department. After the close of the war
he engaged in farming, and still fol-
lows that honorable occupation.
In 1867 he entered politics, and has
always given his best services to the
cause of Democracy, never deeming ii
n hardship to both work and speak for
his principles. For period Of six years
he served Person county as coroner. In
1898 he received the Democratic nomi-
ton for county treasurer. and after n
spirited contest was elected by ma
jority Of 80 votes.
Mr.. O'Briant takes great pride In
keeping the affairs Of his position in an
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licensed to practice law by the Supreme
Court Of the State during the Septem-
Der term of 1896.
Active practice of his chosen profess
sion was begun at RoXboro III Novem-
Der, 1896. During the following year
he associated with Colonel G. 5. Win
stead, under the firm name Of Win
stead & Bradsher. AS a lawyer this
gentleman has no superior. He is a
hard and faithful worker in the inter-
ests of his clients, carefully prepares
his eases and with keen searching in
terrogatory becomes an opponent wor-
thy the steel of any legal light practlc-
ing at the North Carolina Bar As a
speaker he is clear, concise and yet elo-
auent, uses little or no unnecessary YER
biage and clearly elucidates his points.
Mr.. Bradsher is of a pleasant, agree
able disposition, possessing a sunshin-
ing nature that causes him TO be adj
mired and much sought after. In poll
tics he is n Democrat III every sense the
term implies. and has always been true
to his principles. During the last cam
paign he was actively engaged in the
success of his party. He Is member
Of the Methodist Church, and liberal
minded and progressive citizen whose
future is of the brightest.
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up-to-date manner. He handles and
looks after all details of the position no
matter how minute. There is due alb
sence OF all red-tape about his office
that is truly refreshing.
He is n man of easy approach and a
gentleman in every sense of the term
On the 25th day of September, 1860
he married and has now nine children.
eight boys and one girl. His boys are
chips of the ''old block" and like
their father are staunch and true Demo-
Gratis.
In view of his long and faithful sery-
ice to his party. and his excellent re-
cord Treasurer O'Briant should fill the
position just as long as he is willing to
remain.
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A. II. FOUSHEE.
One of Roxboro's Foremost Citizens

One of Roxhoros Foremost Citizens.
Alexander r. Foushee. one of Rox
boro's leading and most highly respected
citizens and business men, was born in
Person county, March 31st, 1889. He
received liberal education at Leasburg
Academy, and when the civil war broke
out he entered the Confederate service
At the close of the war he engaged in the
mercantile business at RoXboro, and still
follows that line, having had long and
successful career in that branch.
Subsequently, he added the tobacco
manufacturing business. In addition to
these interests he has extensive farming
interests in this county. About 1894 he
formed a partnership with Captain T.
j. Stephens under the firm name of
Foushee and Stephens, dealers in and
redryers of leaf tobacco. This firm has
a large storage house in the community.
In his mercantile business, Mr.. Fou-
shee is a very large dealer in and handler
of fertilizers, handling some 5000 bags,
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w. ]. JOHNSON & CO.
A House that Handles the
Finest of Staple and
Fancy Groceries.
The Firm Consists of W. J, Johnson and J. A.
Long, Live Energetic Citizens Who Keep
Thoroughly Abreast With the Times.

The enterprsing character of this wide
awake firm of grocers will bear COMPARE
son with those of the most hourshing
marts, and as a source of supply for
home and table, for city or country the
facilities of this firm find an appreciation
of their enterprise in liberal and growing
patronage. Enjoying an established aud
growing city and country trade, they
have secured an enviable popularity by
virtue of the completeness of it's faclli-
ties and by the uniform excellence Of
goods and the full and complete stock at
all times carried. This department of
Mr.. Longs business was established in
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the hinges gpon which the commercial
world hangs With Il large list Of de-
positions, ample capital and conservative
men at the head OF affairs, the future Of
this well known financial institution is
indeed bright, and as in the past its in
fluence and backing will always be given
to all legitimate and worthy enterprises.
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Although young in years Robert Ed
ward Long is one Of RoXboros leading
AMI most highly respected citizens, being
thoroughly identified with her onward
progress and interested i'll many Of ner
Germs.
He is the eldest son of J. A. Long,
and was born at RoXbGro March ljtA.
1872. thus making him but ~ years Of
age. lie received an excellent educa-
ton. obtained at Oak Ridge Institute,
Trinity College and Bryant and STRAIT
toms Business College at Baltimore.
Maryland
Upon leLving the latter institution he
entered bis fathers office in 1894, and
remained there for year. At the ex-
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Methodist Episcopal Church, South.
Socially he stands in the front ranks or
North Caroluas first circles.
The above is a picture Of the hand
some residence recently erected by this
gentleman. 1t is one Of the hanGSOmest
in the State The building il a commo-
diOus two-story structure, superb IN ar
chiteoturp, and finished inside in hard
wood ami griled work. 1t Is thoroughly
modern, being equipped With electric
EelS sDeahing tdhes. ecetyiene gas,
and the very best plumbing.
The yard is surrounded in front with
a solid iron fence SIT upon marble basic
work. The house is surrounded by
handsome shrubbcry. trees, flowers. etc,
thus making it veritabie bower OF
l0yelness.
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Leading Enterprises,

copartneyship with +. a. Lukin in the
Gently been changed to Long X Woody,
and Mr.. Long occupies the seniarship.
In 1896 he Eecame member of the
great mercantile firm OF j. 4. Long,
Son K Co. the largest establishment
Of the kind in this entire section.
Aside from these interests. lie is
member Ct the firm of Long & Hub
bard, ut Smithfeld North Carolina.
and this firm handles the American
Tobacco Ccmpany's interests. among
others. 10 is Il half owner OF the
Noel Brothers Pants Company, OF
which he is president ard treasurer.
He is stakeholder in The Raleigh Ad-
vocate and a deyout member OF the
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and these are sold all over the county,
In 1869 he married and the union has
been blessed with three SONS. Ilc is 4
member and deacon in the Baptist
church.
Mr.. Foushee is an ardent Democrat.
and a great believer in the white
Metal" He is director in the Peoples
Bank of this city, and vice-president Of
the Roxboro Cotton Mills. No man in
this section has done more to develop
it than has this wideawake and highly
esteemed gentleman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

"Four Acres Enough" is the title of q
book on gardening. Senator Hanna no
doubt considers Foraker's too much.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Give neighbor your skim milk ana
he's apt to sick because you didn't share
the cream with him.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

A man has to hustle to get a govern
ment position, but after getting it he can
enjoy a good long rest.
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ION. REUBEN I. FEATHERsToN.

HON. REUBEN l. FEATHERsTON,
ton has been eminently successful. The
water-works, begun under the previous
administration. have been successfully
completed. and the town has voted Sl0,-
600 worth of bonds for their payment
and other Improvements.
Mayor Featherston is an ardent Demo-
crat, and a member Of the Methodist
church. He is a man of keen percep'
tions, intelligence, warm-hearted, genial
and popular with one and all
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In the Financial World of
this Thriving and Pros
perons Section.
is THE PEOPLES BANK
Which Represents a Constellation With the
Farmers Bank. Ample Capital.
A Conservative Man
agement

One Of the staunch factors in the de-
velopment of Roxboro and this section
is the Peoples Bank, d financial institu-
tion that ranks with the leading and
most solid in the State, a concern that
has encouraged all legitimate enterprises
and is ever ready and willing to aid man
ufacturing enterprises.
The bank was Incorporated about 1880
with capital stock of 5000, which
has since been increased to $4,000.
Some few months ago the Farmers
Bank was merged into this institution.
The officers of the company are as fol-
lows:
J. 5. Merritt $500. -. Vice President.
j. ). Bradsher ..............Ca Cashier.
The Directorate consists Of
J. A. Long. A. $. de Waning
J. ). Merritt A. X. Foushee
John A. NOEL. w H. Reade.
James Blalock.
These are all gentlemen of very high
standing, men Of wealth, prominence
and progressiyeness The bank oceu-
pies a single story brick building on
Depot street, near Main. They possess
every facility for the conduct Of their
business. They have two large lire and
burglar proof time lock safes etc, CITE.
A general banking business is transacted
such as receiving deposits, neg0tiai NJ
loans, collections, exchange. etc. AniGas
their correspondents will be found the
Hanover National Of New York; State
Bank OF Richmond: Johnston Il Cheek
Of Danyille VA: First National and
Fidelity of Durham: Lynchburg Nation
al, Of Lynchburg (Va)
Under the conservative yet wide-awake
management the bank has been doing a
splendid business, has paid good diyi-
dends. The surplus and undivided prof
its now aggregate $4,000. The solidity
Of this well known financial institution
is shown in the following statement,
made at the close of business June Both,
1890:
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. .STS, 547.S0
Oyerdrafts Secured and unse-
cured 49,. COCOON. 4.340.22
Stocks and bonds ......... 12,135.00
PREMIUMS ......... 1880. SOO.OU
Real estate, furniture and fix
lures ..... ...... 2,64S.50
Cash and due from banks. . 0141.6O
Total .$13S, GIBBS
LIABILITIES
Capital stock $40, 100000
Surplus and undivided profits. 5.96S62
Deposits 81, 1892
Cashiers checks louisiana
ing) ... " 361.64
Total .S13S.G13.1S
This bank has, from its organization,
ba
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This bank has. from its organization,
welded a controlling influence on the
finances Of this section, an influence uni
formly of beneficial character, consls-
tent, of course, with its successful man
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For this Thriving Community
Known as the Roxboro
Cotton Mills.
COMPANY MOOR
P0RATED IN '99
Substantially Built and Magaidcenty Equip
ped. Its inception Means the Dawn
Ing Of a New Era in the Man
ufacturing World of
Roxboro,

Roxboro has during the past several
years manifested more spirit of progress
and enterprise than at any period in her
history. Evidences of prosperity are
becoming abundant. and industry, the
hand-maiden Of civilization Is exercising
heI~potent influence. Manufactures are
springing into existence. one of the surest
harbmgers OF the awakening to the en-
terpl.se that Is everywhere eharacteriz
ing this progressive age. In the history
o cities from the days of Tyre and
Ihetes the first stinnus towards pros
pority has been from the buildimg of
manufactures and this il emphasized lit
orally in RoNb0ro's case.
IA allrimportant factor in this develop
merE is the Roxburo Cotton Mill which
is Icing completed The Company was
INCORPORATED in 1899, by act Of the recent
legislature. with q capital stock Of S75-
GOO with a $500000 limit The officers
Of the company are:
j. a Long President
a. X. Foushee- Vice President.
Il. E. Long Secretary.