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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-02
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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-02
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surtido de las mismas. Las
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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-02
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DR.. Aver la hecho por el reverendo
padre L. p. Wilds, muy conocido
misioncro de la ciudad de Nueva
York y hermalo del 6ifunto emil
nente juez Wilds:
''Por mnchos amos padecf de divie.
sos y ctfas erupciones de caracteI
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pobreeida. Mi apetto era escaso y
la eXtenuacion Sc habfa apoderado
del sistema. Conociendo las propie-
dades yaliosas de la Zarzapar,illa
del Dr. Aver por la experiencia del
bien que habia producido en- otros,
procuremela y empece a tomarla
Mi apetito n ajoro desde la primera
dosis Y la mejoria sc extendio mi
salud en- general, cue Ia actualid&d
es excelente. Me siento un ciento
por ciento mas fue tie, cuyo resultado
10 atrlbuyo a la Zarzaparrilla del
DR.. Aver, medici Ia que recomiendo
son toda contianza como la mejor
que janlds Sc haya preparado para
la sangre."
Para todos los desarreglos origina-
dos lie sangre enpobrecida viciada
y debilllad general, tomese Ia
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1899-02-02
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

j. +. FORTUNE, UNITED STAT
attention to farming, and followed thar
occupation for four years. During the
year 1878 he had the contract for CIR
rying the United States mail from
shelby to RutherforGton. The follow
ing year, he was appointed 4 United
States Deputy Marshal under Marshal
Robert NJ. Douglass.
Ii was III 1880 that he entered G"tiycly
into politics aud canyassed Cleveland
county MS IA suh-cleetor on the Garfield
and Arthur ticket, and made telling
canvas. The following year he was APP
pointed postmaster Of Shelby during the
Garfield administration. He seryrt.
four years and resigned in 1850 Nhtp
Cleveland was elected. In 1856
he was the Republican candi,
date for the House OF Representatives
from Cleveland county. lie made an
excellent race, and was defeated by only
42S majority in Il county that usually
gave $500 Democratic majority.
In 1888 he was Presidential clector
on the Republican, ticket from the
Eighth Congressional District. He again
canvassed the district with Thomas
Vance. Eson of Zebulon +. Nancel who
was the Democratic Eector In 1883
he was appointed by President Harrisen
postmaster of Shelby. He served four
years, and then resigned in 1875. Tho
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During 1894 he made the race for So
licitor OF the Third District, and was tri-
uInphantly elected, serving III that posi-
ton untfl the l2th OF ebruary, 1896.
In the meantime, January 3lst OF that
wear, he was appointed United STATES
Attorney for the Eastern District OF
North Carolina, and mas since success
tuny and satisfactorily 1llled that posi-
ton. Mr.. Bernard is an able lawyer ana
thoroughly understands every detail OF
his profession AS prosecutor he mas
lew peers, as a speaker he Is always
thoroughly in line with the facts and
evidence III the case and scarcely ever
fails TO impress Il jury. In the language
Of a noted member OF the North Carolina
Bar. Claude Bernard is an ali-round
good lawyer and usually manages TO WIN
his cases lie is always courteous to
the opposing clients and IN TINS matter
has won scores of friends.
During his administration of the office
he now fills he has made great many
new improvements, and the business OF
the Eastern District has increased more
than fifty per cent. Mr.. Bernard mas
established a calendar system for Raleigh
and Wilmington, the two largest courts
in the district This will result III the
more satisfactory conduct OF the court
and will be a large saving in the cost to
the government.
In politics he is a Republicans, but lib
eral III his views, conservative IN ms
manners. Since ,affiliating with this
party he was in 1888 elected a delegate
10 the National Republican convention
from the First Congressional District.
Again in 1892 he represented the DIS
trict in the National Convention. In
1886 he was one of four delegates at
large from the State. He was an orl-
gina Mckinley man, and was great
advocate of his nomination. He was
member of the Notification Committee.
appointed to notify Mr.. Mckinley of his
nomination, and went with the Com
mittee to Canton in the performance OF
this pleasant duty.
For man of his age, no man in the
State can show a better record than
this wide-awake, progressive gentleman.
His success is due his energy and laud-
able ambition. Frank in expression
and generous to fault, he is loved and
honored by all who know him.
Mir. Bernard is married. HIS wife Is Il
charming and estimable lady, formerly
Miss Lucy q. Holman, of ChTistianburg,
Virginia. daughter Of Doctor George Hol-
man. This union has been blessed with
three children. His home is in Green
vile, his official residence at Raleigh.
In concluding the sketch of this es-
Unable gentleman it may be said of
him that not only is he an able repre-
sentative of the legal fraternity, but
likewise man among men, whose career
has bcpn one of continuous success,
mounting obstacle after obstacle until he
has reached the climax. As a citizen of
the Old North State he is thoroughly
progressive and believes as all men do,
who love the grand old State, that there
is future. wherein North Carolina will
become u prominent factor.
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Among Uncle Sans Mem

the State Legislature, was member OF
the Constitutional Convention of 1880,
and was member of Congress during
the Hos. In 1871, he was the Wing can
didate for Governor of North Carolina.
He was a self-educated, self-made man,
whose honesty of purpose and ability
was recognized and respected by all of
his opponents. He is known even to-day
as Honest Old Alfred Dockery. Our
subjects mother was Miss Turner.
Springing from such stock it is no
wonder that he possesses the virtues of
honor and integrity. lie attended the
schools of his natal county and subsc-
quently Wake Forest College, and then
turned his attention to farming. After
a time he associated merchandising with
his extensive farming interests. Mr..
Dockery has never sought political pre-
ferment, but has devoted his life to bust
ness. He has been a Republican all his
life trait inherited from his father.
In 1876 he was a member of the State
Senate, representing the district compos,
ed of the counties of Richmond and
Montgomery. In 1896 he was a Mckin-
ley elector from the Sixth Congressional
District.
= subsequently, january 1itn, 1870, ne
was appointed United States Marshal
for the eastern District of North Caro-
lima. This district embraces the United
States Courts of Raleigh, Elizabeth
City, New Bern and Wilmington. His
administration Of the affairs Of the office
has been strictly upon business principles,
and it may be said that the office is in
excellent shape. In fact Mr.. Dockery
has given universal satisfaction in the
administration Of the affairs of the posi-
ton.
Aside from his official duties Marshal
Dockery finds time to devote to secret
organizations and is Il member of the
Masonic fraternity, the Odd Fellows, and
Royal Arcanum, having been, in 1895,
Grand Regent of the State of North
Carolina for the latter organization.
He is a member of the Baptist church
and taxes a great deal Of interest ii,
church matters. He is Trustee of
Wake Forest College and Thomasville
Orphanage. He is director of the Bank
of Pee Dee, of Richmond Mr.. Dockery
has been married twice and has seven
children. He boasts of the finest pair OF
twins in the State,
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Senate and Messrs. Calvin Stokes and l..
j. Barrett to the House of Representa-
Itives. They also elected the Clerk and
Register of Deeds.
Subsequently Mr.. Bernard was elected
Mayor of Greenrille and made an excel
lent record in that position.
1t was in 1886 that the Republicans
rendered him the position Of solicitor.
However, he made no canvas and hence
was defeated. His practice grew, and
he continued actively engaged in legal
work until 1890, when he was nominated
for Congress by the Republicans from
the First District. At that period the
Farmers Alliance dictated the nominee
of the Democratic party of that district,
by name. w. A. h. Branch. With an un-
derstandng with a certain element of
the Democratic party who were dissat-
isfied with the nomination of Mr..
Branch. he agreed to make the race and
did make canvas of the district for
the purpose of electing Judge c. c. Pool
Solicitor of the District. However, both
gentlemen were defeated.
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For the Eastern District Of
the State. In this Po-
sition he has
Made an Excellent Record. During his Admin
istraton the Business Of the Office
Has Increased Over Fifty
Per Cent.


Claude VI. Bernard, the distinguished
United States Attorney for the Eastern
District of North Carolina, is one man
who thoroughly believes that public
office is Il public trust" and lives up to
his belief by giving his entire time and
attention to the arduous duties of his po-
sition. Being a man of great energy, he
has succeeded in making an administra-
ton that not only reflects credit upon
the State, but likewise upon himself.
Mr.. Bernard was born in Greenville,
North Carolina, May oath, 1880. and
springs from one of the old and dis
tinguished families of the State. His
father. Germain Bernard, was an attor-
ney OF note; his mother was a Miss
Juliet Gillian. His paternal ancestry
came TO America from bordeaux. FRANCE
Our subjects grandfather settled in
Hyde county, ut a point called Germain-
town, named for him, and now known as
Germantown. Upon his maternal side,
his great grandfather. Andrew Mathew.
came from France. He was one of the
old. original Napoleon Guards, and bore
Il sabre wound on his hand received dur
ing the French wars. On his grand
fathers side the famous Calhoun and
Caldwell stock of South Carolina is
mingled
No wonder that young Bernard, with
such distinguished ancestry, should emt-
late their virtues and endeayor to follow
III their footsteps.
Mr.. Bernard received his preparatory
education at the academic schools OF
Greenville, AMID i'm 1875 matliculated al
Wake Forest College. After leaving that
famous old institution he secured a
tclerkship in a concern at Greenville, and
filled that position for a period of four
years, accommodating sufficient means to
enable him to study law. Thus his ambi-
ton and determination to succeed, led
him onward as a hope for the future, nor
was he mistaken.
He began the study of law in 1881,
attending Dick and billiards. famous old
law school at Greensboro. and was grad
uated from there in 1892, shortly after
wards receiving his license to practice
from the Supreme Court of the State.
Active practice Of his chosen profession
was commenced.
His native ability and talent soon won
for the young lawyer an excellent prac-
tee. His success at the bar attracted
attention and his fame grew. In 1880
he entered politics. 1t may here be stat
ed that previous to that period he had
been{a Democrat. After President Cleve-
lands issuance of his letter, he found
that he could not conscientlously agree
with that gentleman's sentiments, and
consequently left the party, at a period
when there was no opportunity for seek
ing political preferment. During that
Vpar tharn chancpd to exist some lOca /
differences in Pitt county. He entered
actively into the campaign in order TO
assist the independent movement. This
movement was successful and as re-
suit Hon. John King was sent to the
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HON, H. {. D0CRERY
United States Marshal for
the Eastern District of
North Carolina.
AN EXCELLENT RECORD
Plain and Unassuming he Discharges the Du-
ties of his Position in Prompt and
Business-Like Manner.

The most important public office, in
connection with the administration of tn.
judicial department of the United States
government is that of a United States
Marshal. History shows that emergen.
cies arise, wherein the qualities and ca
pacities of the incumbent of this posi-
ton should be equal almost to those
possessed by the judges OF those courts
whose writs and precepts it is a part OF
the duty of their office to execute. In
the administration of justice, i'll the con-
duct of our municipal, State and Ma
tional governments, questions frequently
arise that call for the INCEST discrimina-
ton, making it necessary that this officer,
for the wise and judicious discharge of
his duties, should be versed in the art
Of government, should be possessed of
some political ability. Hon. Henry G.
Dockery, the United States Marshal of
the Eastern District of North Carolina
is possessed of all those qualities that
eniinently fit him for this position. In
the prime OF mental vigor and manhood,
he is demonstrating his abilities in d
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ES DISTRICT COURT CLERK.
the State Senate in 1886 hut was de-
ieated. carrying two OF the counties
and losing two in his Senatorial Dis
trict. Mr. Fortune was delegate to
the Republican National Convention.
held ut ST. Louis in 1896, ana voted Tor
Mr. Mckinley's nomination. He was
candidate for United states Marshal
Of the Western District Of N%th caro-
lima in 1897. In April of that year he
moved to Raleigh. and the following
july he was appointed BIZ Judge Thomas
Il. PurnelI, Clerk Of the United States
District Court, at Raleigh. This ap-
pointment was subsequently r,fp -
and on April 10th, 1898 he was appoint
ed Clerk of the District Court
for the Eastern District Of North Caro-
lima, embracing Raleigh, Wilmington.
Ncwhern and Elizabeth CITY. He has
carried into this field of labor the same
painstaking and careful business ike
methods that has characterized his en-
tire course OF life. and is making 4 re-
cord Of which any man may well feel
proud.
Mr.. Fortune is man of fine, COM
handing presence, genial and pleasant in
his manner and always has a kind T"'~''
for everybodv ~
those ra
and GOOD W
is a Rept N
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lady. This union was blessed with one
child Shortly after the birth of this
child both Mrs. Riddick and child died.
In the matter of politics, Mr.. Rid
dick is an old line Wing, but has voted
the Democratic ticket since the war.
Plain and unassuming, he is easily APP
preached and is liked and esteemed by
all who know him. He is Il pleasant.
genial gentleman, whose friends are le-
gion and are only limited by the number
of his acquaintances.
Still in the prime of rich mental ac-
tiyity his career of usefulness is yet il
its zenith and he gives promise of many
years of active service in behalf of
Uncle Sans interests. May his future
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

THE CITIZENS NATIONAL
BANK OF RALEIGH, WITH
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS CAPITAL, FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS PROF
IT'S, AND MORE THAN a
HALF MILLION DOLLARS
DEPOSITS, AND WITH UN-
SURPASSED CONNECTIONS
THROUGHOUT THE COUN-
TRY, OFFERS TO ITS PAT
RONS AND FRIENDS EVERY
FACILITY FOR BUSINESS
CONSISTENT WITH SAFE
AND PRUDENT BANKING.
NO INTEREST PAID ON DE-
POSTS.
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HON. ], B, FORTUNE
A Gentleman Thoroughly
Awake to the Needs of
his Department and
Meets Them
Satisfacto-
riIV.

Success attained by virtue of personal
efforts, running as it does through
periods OF adversely, always did and
always will excite admiration. Ameri-
cans appreciate such men. and are sell
fshly proud of any citizen of theirs
who makes for himself a name, Such
a man is Hon. Julius b. Fortune, a gen
tleman who has risen FROM The ranks
through his own efforts, unaidcd and
alone. lie is North Carolnian by
birth, having been born in Logan's Store
township, Rutherford county, January
23rd 1888.
lis youth was passed on a farm,
whore he performed all kinds Of farm
work, laboring hard many day earn
ing at times ten, fifteen and twenty-five
cents. However, with laudable ambi-
ton and determination to succeed he
worked hard to gain an education, at
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24
II. II. BROWN,
Office Deputy.

among the old families Of the State. His
father. Doctor Riddeck, WAS Il well
known planter.
Mr.. Riddiek was educated at the
schools Of that section and was subse-
qnently deputy and afterwards Clerk
of the County Court of Gates. He has
also been Postmaster Of the town of
Gainesville. In 1855 he moved to Nor
folk from Gainesville and remained in
that thriving city for a period of two
years. At the expiration of that time
he moved to Portsmouth, Va. and resi-
ded there FIVE years and was there when
the Civil War broke out.
During 1862 he returned to the State
of North Carolina, again locating
in Gates county, where he remained
until 1866. when he made his advent
into Raleigh, where lie has since resided.
The public career of the subject of this
sketch might be said to have begun in
1866 when he took charge OF the position
he now SO ably flls--a record Of thirty
three years continuous service, last May.
The district embraces the towns Of
Raleigh, Wilmington. Newborn, Eliza
beth City, Fayetteville, Goldsboro and
Durham and others. His administration
OF the affairs of that position are so
well konwn that nothing from my pen can
add to his standing and dignity. 1t has
been said by a gentleman well yefsed in
such matters and prominent i'll such af-
fairs that Mr. Riddick has made one
Of the best Federal court officers in the
country" Coming from such source,
the compliment can readily be appre-
ciated. He has devoted his time and
attention strictly TO the duties of his
position. In 1869 he was married To
Miss Sallie G. Costen at Portsmouth,
Virginia, talented and accomplished
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Clerk of United States Cir
cult Court of the Eastern
District of North
Carolina.
80 YEARS OF SERVICE
A Citizen, Gentleman, Official and Associate
Appreciated by Scores for Ster-
ling QuaIit;ee-
j. Il. SHARP,
Chief Office Deputy.

A man with whom honor is paramount,
a citizen who recognizes his duty TO his
people, friend whom every one trusts.
such is Mr.. n. j. Riddick, the estimable
Clerk of the United States Circuit
Court of the Eastern District of North
Carolina His long term of service is
recognized and appreciated. He has
been faithful to the trust reposed in
him and has made an able and efficient
officer.
Mr.. Riddick is North Carolinian by
birth and first saw the CLEAN of dawn
i'm Perquimans county October %, 1923
His ancestors have long been residents
of North Carolina and are numbered
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tending the free schools Of that day until
he reached the age of fifteen. Although
only fifteen he taught a free school.
Three years later, having saved up
enough money to pay his way through
Bridges Academy, in Cleveland county,
he attended that institution of learning
for period of two years.
At the age of twentyone, Mr.. For
tune married Miss Eliza A. Justice, OF
Cleveland county. He then turned bis
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following year, he was elected to the
State Senate from CASTOR, Cleveland,
Rutherford and Polk counties, carrying
every county. During the session Of the
Legislature in 1885, he advocated the
election of Hon. j. G. Pritchard 70 the
United States Senate, and nominated
him before the joint caucus % the TWO
houses,
Our subject was again nominated fol
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-08-24

Mr.. JOS. G. BROWN,
Hon. r. H. BATTLE,
Col. A. B. ANDREWS,
DIR. RICHARD II. LEWIS,
DIR. A. B. HAWKINS,
MR.. l. NJ. Proctor,
Mr.. john c. DREwRY,
Mr.. VIM. ]. ANDREWS,
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mastery manner, to the perfect satisfac-
ton of the people of this District, ire
spective of politics.
Marshal Dockery was born in Rich
mond county, this State, March 9th
1S49, and springs from one OF the ole
and distinguished families Of NortI
Carolina-a family that has been co
existent with the history of the State.
His father. Hon. Alfred Dockery, whs
died in 1873, was one of the most prom
inent men of the times. He served in
j. +. SHARP,
Chief Office Deputy.
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OFFICERS.

JOS. G. BROWN, PRESIDENT.
A. B. ANDREWS, VIcE-PREsIDENT.
H. f. LITCHFoRD, CASHIER.
The Van Buren press., 1899-12-23
Eureka Springs Extension.

Mr.. R. C. Kerens, the largest owner
in the present Eureka Springs Railroad
company and one of the largest sub
scribers to the Harrison extension of
that road, says:
The road when completed to Harri
son is not to be operated by the Frisco.
but will remain End be operated indie
pendently under rebate traffic con-
tract, the same as has existed for the
past sixteen years between the Eureka
Springs Railway company and the st.
Louis and San Francisco Railway com
pany, whereby rebate percentages on
freight and passengers sufficient to meet
the fixed charges afe paid to the Eureka
company semi annually. The extension
to Harrison by the Eureka company has
been in Contemplation for several years
A charter was long since taken out and
the location made, and the road would
have been buiit long ago but for the
ownership Of the Frisco by the AtchisOu.
Topeka and Santa Fe, which was sud
denly acquired some years sgo, and a
subsequent receivership.
The Eureka road and the extension
10 Harrison and the zinc fields beyond is
is distinctively St. Louis enterprise
aud the ownership will remain wholly
with ST. Louis capitalists.