The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-04-23
sights OF NEWBERN Atlantic Coast LiReRR,
S. B. Parkers's Admirably
Equipped Business.
The AtIintic and North Carolina Preparing For
Heavy Shipments. A Drive Through
the City,

Especial to the News and Observer)
Newbern, n. c., April Pin drifting
around the city your correspond
ent came in contact with former resi-
dent Of the Gem City of the Plains,
gentleman, who having fondness FOR
fish and oysters and an eye for in
creased business, hung out his shingle
to the breezes in this city in the fall Of
1896. / refer to our old friend, Mn. y
b. Parker, manufacturer OF air Ught
stoves, tobacco flues and general shut
metal work His business is splendidly
located, convenient to water and ral.-
way facilities and his quarters occupy
a half acre or more. He carries a large
stock of tin, copper, brass, zinc, sheet
lead, sheet iron, galvanized iron pipe,
cutters, and his skilled workmen do all
kinds of plumbing work.
PEANUT ROAST Err,
1t is conceded that Mr., Parker manu-
features the best medium price peanut
rooster on the market. which rooster
has a Statewide reputation.
AIR-TIGHT HEATER
This heater, or drum of cylinder-like
properties, with improved draught, sur
passes anything Of the kind i have ever
seen and commends itself ON sight
visitors from the bleak regions Of the
North seeing this heater become pur-
chasers at once, and Mr. Parker has
shipped right many even as far as the
State of Maine.
ROOFING AND IOT-AIR FITTINGS.
Just mention your needs in this re-
spect and soon a contract IS closed.
a SPECIALITY.
The picture frame department where
ones likeness or favorite picture in art
is soon properly provided for has been
a speciality with Mr.. Parker for years.
and this branch has grown to an ex-
tensive business.
A FIXTURE
So thoroughly identified with the
present progressive city, is Mr..
Parker that has become a fix
ture In the recent municipal
contest he was prominently men
toned for the mayoralty He was
born in Scotland Neck, Halifax county,
January, 1847, became a resident of
Goldsboro in the year 1885 where with
in q few miles he holds a valuable farm
property, removing to his present home
Newbern, in the, year 1896. He is a
practical mechanic of steady, indus
trious habits, enjoying the confidence
of the people of his chosen home.
The Atlantic and North Carolina peo-
pie are busy as bees in improve,
merts here Tor the accommodation Of its
locai patrons besides, are oyerhauliug
their chi !, sroau : s,ocS getting ready
for ha, ding tie large orors OF peas,
beans, cat IA. Al / lo,,toes IRON aIong
its line.
dropped IN or Newbern's handsome
stocAn'an and liver yn'an. James A. Jones,
and ere knew it, a Spanking pair Of bays
were reired w ani away we dashed
Throughout thu city's nrerty drives where
a peep ii coy homes was a most delight
full bastne. Next, / was driven out to
the veId. ut feds beyond the city limits,
and Tie picture presented was a lovely
one
The crol are in most excellent cond-
ton. Over a "Crocket's" and at Green
Place tomatoes were being put in the open
ard bee.s were growing beautifully. The
pea crop is getting snowy-white, and the
cabbage crop is in excellent condition
ard while the cold season has set all crops
backward yet the present prospect is very
promising.
The following gentlemen who remained
over, the occasion of their attendance
urcn the Grand Council of Royal Area
NUN were: Messrs. d. NJ Miller, of Sal
istury; H. c. Chedister, of Asheville; l..
X Overcast, of Statesville, and H. T.
Rodgers, of Asheville, were given a de-
sh:ful sail yesterday morning by that
pi nee OF clever fellows, Mr. Geo. N.
Ives.
interest centres in the Newborn Fair
spectacle: "America-Past and Present"
to be given at the Planters warehouse
April %, 26 and q instant. Mf. e. T..
Zingler, of Cincinnati. Ohio, IS in charge
ard Newbern people have a rare treat
in store. The warehouse has n seating
capacity of 1000. The scenery is brought
from Cincinnati, and is splendidly Sc
lected. Special rates over the railroads
will be in effect and a great attraction
will be presented, This production is for
the benefit of advertising purposes of the
fair, which is to be held in The fall.