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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
AUGUSTUS Sf s4' 6. NJ A TRIO OF COTTON MILLS
One of the States Most Brilliant Pharmacists
and Druggists. Proprietor of Bradeys
Drug Store.

This distinguished young physician and
pharmacist is a son of Mr.. $. Il. Brad
ley and in 1889 graduated with first
honors in Il class of 240 at the philadel-
phia Pharmaceutical College. DIR. Brad
ley was for five years in McNair's drug
store at Tarboro, and after graduation
spent some fourteen months with Park.
Davis and Company, the extensive IMAM
ufacturing chemists, of Detroit, Mich,
where he gained an experience that has
been of great practical value to him.
For an original essay on Granular
EfferyerScent Preparations, read before
the State Pharmaceutical Association III
Greensboro he was awarded the Han
cock medal, which was an honor of which
he may justly feel proud, While chair
man of the committee OH Papers OF this
Association the list of queries prepared
by him showed decided originality, COW
cred wide range of thought and discus
sion and were OF great interest and yalu"
to the profession and the public at large.
Inc excellent character of papers and
essays prepared by him and the contests
in which he has come off victor have
given DR.. Bradley a wide reputation as
a brilliant pharmacist and master of
his profession
Bradley's drug store, of which DIR.
Bradley is proprietor, is a model of per-
fectiCn i'm its line and would do credit to
a town many times the size of Burling-
ton. The business was commenced in
1856 and since that time has about trip
led in size: and it is due largely to DIR.
Bradley's enterprise, judicious advertis-
ing and husthng that this phenomenal
growth and splendid success has been
brought about. The store makes a spe-
cialty of supplying fresh medicines and
those of known reputation. DIR. Bradley
has acquired quite local reputation for
putting out first class remedies, guaran-
feeling all such US bear his signature on
the labels. He has personal supervision
of the prescription department and the
physicians as well as the citizens of the
community have all confidence in this
department.
Nothing speaks more plainly of any
body's progress than to see their methods
initiated. DR.. Bradley's methods have
been found to be Of the most practical
character and have consequently come
to be practiced by many others. or
him it may truthfully he said. he is an
originator. not an imitator. His store
is kept clean and attractive and is an
inviting resort to all passersby
DR.. Bradley was president of the State
Pharmaceutical Association i'm 1897. He
is man of great culture and refine
ment and is one of the most prominent
citizens of Burlington.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

One of the favorite stopping
places anywhere along the line of the
old North Carolina railroad is the Bur-
lington Inn The building is erected
ON the old Colonial style, with broad
verandas large rooms with high ceilings,
broad halls and spacious parlors and
dining room. There are twenty--Sevcn
bed rooms, handsomely furnished and
a dining room which will accommodate
seventy.
The train stops right at the front door
and there is no charge for transferring
baggage. The building contains, a large,
airy and wen lighted sample room, one
of the best in the State
Alr. e. NJ Ward the efficient ana
widc-awakc proprietor conducts the no
tel on the most approved methods and by
his polite and courteous dealings with
every one has made it the popular stop
ping place which we find il today He is
a great friend to the travelling men and
never fails to make friends with all who
become his guests. Mr. Ward is a native
Of FRANKLIN and was Born IN 1875 np
has had considerable experience in the
hotel business and is meeting with graf
flying success.
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BURLINGTON FURNITURE HOUSE

Dealer in All Kinds of Furniture
This establishment enjoys the distinc-
tiOn Of being the only straightout furni-
ture house in Burlington, and is the larg-
est of the kind throughout this entire
section. The change in firm took place
29th of April, of this year. They occupy
a commodious two story brick building
on Main street and this building is stock
ed with a very large assortment of all
kinds of desirable furniture. They have
recently bought a large quantity of new
and up4to-date goods for the fall
trade. Their patronage comes
from this and adjoining coun-
ties. Mr.. j. III. Hughes has had
five years experience in the business. He
is native of Orange county. Mr.. s. G..
Williams is a native of Rockingham.
These gentlemen take advantage OF
every discount and are thus enabled to
offer goods at lower prices than their
competitors.
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WINFIELD C. ISLEY.
Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Car
riages, Buggies, Wagons, Hacks,
phaetOnS Etc

Dealer in Agricultural Implements, Car
riages, Buggies, Wagons, Hacks.
Phaetons, Etc.
Among the great mercantile establish
ment that conduce largely to the welfare
of Burlington, the above is entitled to due
credit for establishing for Burlington, a
name in the commercial. marts Of the
South. He handles moving machines,
rakes and agricultural implements at
manufacturers prices, standard guanos.
carts, harness, one and two-horse wagons.
etc. All kinds of carriages, hacks,
hearses and phaetons to order.
Among his specialteS are the famous
Rock Hill and Victor Buggies, Empire
drills and the Deering Harvesting ma
chinery. A very large business is trans
acted and this is gradually increasing
with the fight of time He keeps Il full
line of standard guanos. The business is
by no means local, but extends through
out this and adjoining counties. Mr.. Isley
is considered one of Burlingtons solid
and substantial citizens. In his CONNER
cial relations he is the soul of honor anl
integrity, hence the great success that
has attended his efforts. In politics. Mr..
Isley Is an ardent Prohibitionist.
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DAVIS AND DAVIS.
Proprietors big Shoe Store" Dealers in
Fine Shoes.

Proprietors big Shoe Store" Dealers in
Fine Shoes.
1t was in May, 1898, that Messrs.
DAVIS and Davis started into business
and ont of that inception has grown one
Of the great metropolitan establishments
of Burlington. The business is divided in
to two branches and occupies two stores.
The big Shoe Store is situated on
Main street and is managed by a. L..
Davis. The Davis Furniture store is To-
Gated ON Front street and is managed
by J. l.. Davis. The firm is now closing
out the dry goods department of the Big
Shoe Store and will run in the future an
exclusive shoe business. The floor space
age occupied i'll both stores embraces
1850 square feet.
The individual members of the firm are
wide-awake, progressive business men.
Mr.. j. l.. Davis was for a period OF
seventeen years in charge of burlington
Institute at Smithfeld, Johnston coun-
ty. Their business has more than dou-
bled since inception.
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Tins mill was established in 1886 by
W. l.. and Il. c. Holt and is incorpor-
ated with the following officers: w. L..
Holt president; j. A. Hamilton, vice
president; r. l.. Holt, secretary and
treasurer. This mill comprises four build
ings and has four hundred and sixty two
looms, six thousand spindles and en-
ploys more than four hundred people.
High grade dress goods, cheviOts and
ginghams are manufactured.
In the operation of these mills more
than seven hundred people are given EN-
ployment with total annual output of
products exceeding seven hundred and
fifty thousand dollars.
Il. i. HOLT.
The controlling spirit of this vast bust
ness is r. l.. Holt, son Of Jas II. Holt.
the builder of the Carolina and Glencoe
mills. Mr.. Holt was educated at Hor-
ner's school and ut the State University.
On leaving the University in 1886 he
took charge Of the Carolina mills and
managed them till 1890 when he succeed
ed his brother, JAS II. Holt, Jr.. in the
management of the Glencoe mills. In
1891 he took charge of the Carolina
and Alamance mills which he now man
ages in connection with the Glencoe. In
June, 1899 he was elected secretary and
treasurer of the ELmira Mills, succeeding
his brother, Il. G.. Holt, who is con
structing the Delgado mill 1T Whining
ton which by the way is TO be one of the
hest equipped mills in the South.
Mr.. II. L. Holt has the esteem and
confidence Of his compeers in the cotton
mill world. In his management he has
been aggressive. but this has been cou-
pied with good Judgment and indcmtable
energy, and with these combined he has
overcome all difficulties and gone steadl-
~ forward. He is young man of VIM
Integrity and capacity, keeping his mills
in the van of the best in the State thus
adding constantly to the already popu-
lar products he makes. He is not only
active in the prosecution of his own
business, but is also a patriot, who takes
a lively interest in all matters that con-
Germ the glory and progress of his State.
He is full of enterprise and public spirit.
Just and kind in his relations with the
employees. a gentleman of the trueSt type
and friend whose friendship is true as
steel.
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H. G. KIME.

Bullington's Popular Liveryman.
Mr.. H. &. Kline, who is now run
ming sales-stable at Burlington is a
master of his profession as well as a val.
liable citizen of his community. Mr..
Kline has had fourteen years experience
in the sales business and his Judgment
on horses and mules has come to be
considered of the most reliable. He buys
the best horses from Southern and West.
ern grazers and always has a quantity on
hand during the trading season. He sup
plies the greater part of Alamanee and
several of the adjoining counties with
horses and mules. When in need of a
good horse or mule ii win pay you to
cali on or address Mr.. Kline. He is 4
genial. clever gentleman. and takes pleas
ure in entertaining his friends.
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Burlington is located in Il community
which has been richly endowed by ma
ture as a mapufacturing and commercial
center and it also commands attention
fer its many attractions as a place OF
residence Few places in the State are
more advantageously located from either
geographical or Typographical point Of
view 1t is the natural commercial and
industrial center of the great and fertile
county of Alamanoe. Burlington Is To-
Gated on the old North Carolina railroad
between Durham and Greensboro. In
shipping. telegraph and and telephone ia
cilitieS the town is we'll blessed and those
enjoyed are equal to such IN the larger
cities of the State. The town is heau-
tifnny and Systematically laid off. Its
streets are broad and we'll shaded by
huge elms and native oaks. and 1t con
tains a number OF fine business lmild.ngs
and some of the handsonest residences 10
be found any where in the State.
The residences have large fro1t yards
and grassy lawns, and nowhere is there
a iammed or crowded appearance. This,
together with broad. level streets. hand
some churches and elegant factory build
iIrgs gives the visitor the impression
that here is the basis of what will ere
long be one Of the largest cities in the
State. and what is now a most desirable
and inviting place to live.
The people are cultured and hospitable,
and to any person of moral or intellect
lrral worth the environment is delightful.
Brains and character are here the prin-
opal requisites to social standing.
Burlington has eleven churches of va
riols denominations and a splendid aead-
emic school The morals of the town
and community are peculiarly good and
the society is of the plost elevating char
acter. 1t also has a bank and a splen
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
HE BURLINGTON NEWS.

The Democratic Organ of Alamance
County.
After thirteen years growth the Bur
lipgsCn News has come to have the larg-
est circulation of any paper i'm Alamance
county. The staff is composed OF Ogden
f. Crowson, editor, and .Jno. NJ Cook,
business manager. The paper was re-
Gently bought by these two young men
from Captain II. S. Parker, and since the
trade many changes and improvements
have been instituted. Its prospects We're
never brighter and the circulation has
increased rapidly
For the character amount Of general,
state and local news the paper has an en-
yiabIe reputation. Its columns are filed
with newsy articles attractively arrang-
ed 10y the editor, and it is the best adj
vertising medium in the county. The
paper is Democratic first, last and all the
time and through its editorial columns
a great deal has been said and done II
the interest of the grand old party.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
A IsLEY AND BROTHER
Wholesale and Retail Grocer.

Wholesale and Retail Grocer.
This well known and popular house IS
essentially one of Burlington's lead
ing emporiums and as such is entitled to
prominent mention in this edition. In
addition to their main establishment.
they conduct two other stores. The BUSH
ness has experienced steady growth
since inception and is today the largest of
any business house in this section. They
carry large line Of groceries. dry
goods, notions, millinery, clothing, gents
furnishings, hats, shoes, jewery, trunks,
valises, furniture, hardware. stoves.
paints, oils. etc. The trade is by no
means local but extends within radius
of many miles of Burlington. The firm
is composed of Joseph a. and c. l..
Isley, the management of the business
devolying upon the former gentleman.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
BURLINGTON MARBLE co.

Dealers in Vermont, Georgia and Ital-
ian marble, all kinds of granite, rustic
monuments. vases, chairs, settees and all
kinds of cemetery work. This business
was incepted ten years ago and today,
a very large trade has been built up.
extending within radius OF twenty
miles of Burlington. The individual
members of the firm are ]. j. May and
]. II. Clapp, gentlemen of large expert
ence and past masters of their art. All
orders promptly filled.
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dolph, Chatham and Orange. Mr.. Hay
has well organized maid order depart
ment, and all orders are promptly at
tended to and goods shipped.
Mr. Hay always keeps thoroughly up
to-date in the matter of his stock. He
never allows it to run down, but owing
to the immense trade enjoyed, keeps it
full and complete at all seasons.
The main basis Of the success attend
ing the efforts of this gentleman is the
fact that he attends strictly to his bust
nessc and keeps up with tile market.
Another leading feature that conduces
to patronage is the fact that he buys
direct from manufacturers, and hence
secures the advantage Of low prices.
The establishment is not only a credit
to its progressive founder, but likewise
TO Burlington.
Mr.. Hay is considered one of Burling-
toms most energetic and highly esteemed
citizens. He is interested III the build
ing mp Of the city, and to all the en-
terprises he gives his hearty support.
Such men deserve success, and should
be literally patronized by all who be-
ieye in building up home enterprises.
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A Thriving Young City With a
Future Full of Promise.
A Manufacturing Center of Great Importance
Broad Streets, Beautiful Residences and
Hospitable Citizens Make 1t Splen-
did Place to Live. Enterprising
Merchants and CONNER
mercial Activity.

did hotel which is admirably conducted
and IS located within few steps of the
passenger depot. Here also are operat-
ed some of the largest and most success
full cotton mills in the south. and cof-
fin factory whose products are known
and sold far and wide.
Inc enterprise Of the merchants or
Burlington is shown by the metrepoll-
tan manner in which the stores are ar
ranged and conducted. Every branch OF
mercantile lines is covered and the stores
are large roomy structures, built with
an eye single to architectural beauty
and well stocked with goods suitable to
every class of customers.
Burlington is a comparatively young
city and although its growth has been
remarkably rapid it has never had Il
BOOM It's citizens never desired any
growth or development THAT would not
be enduring. Its business men are con.
seryative and prefer to gain
ground slowly and surely rather than to
make haste and III the end forfeit conf
denee and retard legitimate advance
ment.
A CLOSING REM ARK.
Just what lines of manufacturing would
pay best in Burlington cannot here be
stated The history Of those already
established argue most eloqupntly that
any and all lines will pay and pay well.
Such a thing as n failure in manu-
featuring enterprises at Burlington is I'M
known. Railroad facilities are of the
best: the climate is well nigh perfect,
and the health of the community could
scarcely be improved. There is an abund-
ance of cheap labor. and last, but not
least. the people OF Burlington, great ana
small, rich and poor are entitled TO take
rank among Gods noblest and grandest
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
GEORGE NJ. THOMPSON.
Dealer I'M General Merchandise.

Dealer in General Merchandise.
Mr.. Thompson is a native of Aha
nance county and has been engaged in
the mercantile business here ten or thir-
teen years He occupies commodious
quarters en- Main street, the premises be-
ing 32x50 feet in dimensions. He handles
and deals in general merchandise, tin
ware, glassware. shoes. country, pro-
duce. etc. Mr.. Thompson is a steward
In the Methodist church is married and
has three children He is a member Of
the Odd Fellows and Junior Order Of
United American Mechanics.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

This brilliant young lawyer was born
near Graham, Alamance county, Sep
tember. 1866 and is the third son of
Archibald and Malissa j. Cook, both de-
ceased. He was prepared for college at
Graham, principally under Jerome Stock
ard, poet of whom the State is Justly
proud Our subject entered Elon Col
lege in the spring of 1892 and was grad
uated therefrOm with the degree of Phi.
ID. in 1896 In 1893 while in the Sorgho
more year, he represented Elon College
in the intercollegiate contest at More
head and secured in this contest the
third best position, there being seven
contestants, all graduates. He was ed
itor Of the Eion Monthly for one wear
and won the gold medal for the best
work in .Philologian Literary So
ciety. After graduating he took
law course at the JJniyer-
sity of North Carolina, during
the years 1S96-'97 being admitted to the
Ping the spring of the latter wear.
He began practice at Burlington in
March and has since secured LARGE
clientage.
Mr. Cook is a member of the Episcopal
church and has been Superintendent of
the Sunday School since locating here.
He is business manager of the Burling-
ton News. In politics he is an ardent
Democrat, but has never sought politi-
cal preferment. In the practice Of his
chosen profession he has been very sue
cessful.
Get child to ask You a few quas-
tons if you have bad case OF swelled
head.
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stalment plan or for cash. They handle
iui heSt makes. The company does
in ~ power to please its patrons
I'D wien goods are purchased from
them, they can be relied upon to be just
rs r@nreSen1el
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G. f. RANHUT.

Dealer in Buggies, Wagons, Etc.
As a man who is prominently identified
with the commercial interests Of Bur
lington, Mr.. II. r. Ranhut, dealer
in buggies, wagons, harness, etc. is enti-
tied to special mention. His leading
buggy is the Anderson and Harroll
has leading wagon is the J. |. Nissen
make.
Mr.. Ranhut also does a general mer-
cnandise business and is numbered among
the successful merchants of his town.
He is courteous and obliging to all his
customers and is generally esteemed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
ALAMANCE COTT,
THE GENCOE MILL.

In 1880 JAS. II. and w. f.. Holt built
the Glencoe Mill which is equipped with
one hundred and eight-siX looms and four
Thousand spindles The products are
high grade outings, cheviots and plaids
which find a ready sale i'm New York
and other Eastern markets.
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ELLIS MACHINE AND MUSIC co.

One of Burlington's Leading Establish
ments.
The Ellis Machine and Music Com
pany succeeded Ellis and Hays, n firm
established nine years ago. 4 large
stock is carried. aggregating in value
some $1,000 and embraces machines
and organs. They are sold ON the in
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G. II. HAWKINS & BRO.

JoD. Printers. BE j. .i.pped Uef. II
This Sections.
This well known and popular busineS
was established five years ago and is
today one Of the best equipped and most
complete printing establishment in the
State. The inception was in a small
way and the business has been built up
on account of superior work and reason
able prices. Cotton mill work is made
a speciality and six people are given EN-
ployment. They carry mt all Times 4
superb stock of stationery and are al
ways prepared TO bid on your work
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BURLINGTON BANKING co.

Was organized September, 1904, and
is in a prosperous and excellent condi-
tions. The officers are J. A. Davidson
President; j. w. Page, Vice President;
j. G. Staley, Cashier, and Major +. A
Wiley, Assistant Cashier. Directors, j
w. Coats, X. NJ. Morrow, r. A. Wiley
The bank has a capital of $4,000: net
profits, $ST0.S1, deposits, S53,694.30
This statement was rendered at the
close of business, June Both. 1899. They
have an elegant fire and burglar proof
vault, which guarantees perfect safety
to depositors. They have a very desir-
able list of depositors from this and sur
rounding counties.
"A traveller sometimes fails to get his
trunk checked when going away, but
il he fails to get his grip checked he
may go away never to return.
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Alamance county is the home Of the
cotton mills Of the State The Alamance
was built i'm 1885 and from this small
beginning This State has grown to be the
largest cotton mill State in the South
Alamance county being the first in the
State to start the cotton mill industry it
is but natural that it should lead all the
rest and it does for the hum of its spin
dies has been making music-the music
of profitable industry for more than half
a century. Some of the best cotton mill
men in the State have emanased from
this county. Here they learn the bust
ness and become ambitious to own and
operate cotton mill. When Il communl-
ty has in it a few aggressive, active
enterprising men, it is only n matter Of
time before a spirit Of progress will take
root and grow until it inaugurates manu-
featuring and other enterprises that will
rebound to the interest of every man and
woman in the section. Towns and com
mlInities are built in these days by great
enterprises that give employment to
many. If the man who makes two
blades of grass grow where formerly one
grew is benefactor to ms race what
shall he said of the man whose energy
and wise investment makes hundred
hands busy where formerly most Of
them We're idle, or employed in unremun-
erative industries?
Like a good deed in naughty world
the enterprise of the builder Of
these mills shines far and near.
1t has stimulated others to enter
prise and activity. and proven a stimulus
to progressive men in every section of
the State.
ALAMANCE COTTON MILL.
This mill was built in 1885 hv Edwin
NJ. Holt and is the pioneer in the South
for weaving products. during the seven
ties Il. Nj. Hots Sons succeeded 10 the
management of the mill ana subsequent
ly built the Carolina Mill. whicl is
run under the firm name of J. III. and
w Il. Holt.
yEIJIH rHNrCt0LN NTTYr
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JOHN NJ. COOK.

Attorney at Law.
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