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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-18
MIR. WooLLEY'S Success.


MIR. WOOLLEY'S SUCCESS.
An old farmer finding his boy determ-
ined to leave the homestead and launch
out for himself, said in parting, with
tear-stained cheeks, "Son, if you will go
then go into a community that has a
future and grow up with that community
l am not told this was the advice given
w. ]. Woodley, but it is certain when he
came to Elizabeth City he went into n
community with future and notwith-
standing the marvellous growth of Eliza
beth City, this bright young man of SO
years, has kept pace with its progress.
1t is true of him that he landed in the
capital city of Pasquotank, in the year
1882. without dollar but alive with pluck
push, vim, and today he ranks among the
largest wholesale and retail grocers in
the city. The first eight years of his
residence here he served in clerks ca
pacity. In 1890 associating with himself
MIR. Primer, under the firm name of
Woodley & Pinner he embarked in his
present business. In 1893 he succeeded to
the business. During the years interven-
ing between then and now his business
grew to such proportions that the old
quarters were too small, so he erected his
dexter street. The structure is Of brick,
130x40 feet, 2-stories with floor space Of
/ AGO square feet The front is about 40
feet of the building and is used as a sales
and display room. while the rear is used
as a Wholesale department for heavy
goods, all of which are taken in and out
at the McMurrin street entrance
and thus the Poindexter street
entrance is kept neat and tidy
The stock carried by Mr. Wood
ley ranges in value about $4,000 and his
annual sales foot up not less than $150,-
coffee roasting and grinding department,
the machinery being operated by electric
ity. Every package put up bears Wood
ley's name, a guarantee of weight and
purity. He is a director and stock
holder of the Citizens Bank. His accumu-
00G 4 feature of his business is the
lation within the nineteen years resi-
dence here is estimated at not less than
$50 600. 1t is contended that others can
do as well as Mr. Woodley and to that
end we use him as an example.
PLUCK AND ENERGY USUALLY WINS
AS another example of this we present
the growth and development from small
beginning of another Elizabeth City en-
terprise, towit.: The cigar and cheroot
business of G. w. Stevens & Co. Four
years ago, or in the year 1897, MIR. Stew
ems who was then doing a jobbing bust
ness in tobacco, began the manufacture
of cigars in a small way using but one
man. Two years later he began the man.
ufacture of The Royal Cherot, packed IS
His first output was 5000 per week. Being
a hand made cheroot and using only
scraps from fine cigars for the filler, the
demand increased from day to day till
now the firm employs forty hands and
has a capacity of $4,000 week, their
output being readily taken in the States of
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-18

The Albemarle Shirt Factory of Eliz-
abeth City find a scarcity of white women
holm
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-18

Since then Mr.. Aydlett has conducted his
law business on his own account meet
ing with great success He enjoys per-
haps the largest practice of any lawyer In
the Albemarle section. Being prominent
in the affairs of his people he has taken
a keen and lively interest in politics
ard while he has never sought political
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-18

cigars. The firm consist of C. W. Stevens
and j. r. Pinner Mr.. Primer being adj
mitted to the firm September 13. 1901. Mr.,
Stevens is a native of Camden county,
and Mr.. Primer of Tyrrell county The
firm has ample capital and both members
are thorough business men, affable in
manner, and held in great esteem in
their home town. Both began their Eliz-
abeth City life since $780, growing up
with the town within the two decades
in its new lease ON life.
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Virginia, North Carolina and South Caro-
lima. The entire force of operatives are
pretty girls or young women, and it is
pleasant sight to walk through the build
ing and note with what dexterity their
nimble fingers roll out the celebrated
Royal Cheroots Their brands of tobacco,
two in number, are Down Home and
Florida Special" being high grade sc.
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METROPOLIS Of
The ALBEMARLE
Continued from First Page.)

i Cigar ana CheroOt FACTORY. ~
In connection with certain Of the above
enterprises broom factory and a tray
and basket factory are operated.
Nothing is so helpful to a town as a
diversified industry and surely in this
respect Elizabeth City is favored.
To meet the wants of these varied en-
terprses are two splendidly equipped
banking institutions, thoroughly identi-
fed with everything that tends to the up
building of the community
The town is noted for it's religious zeal.
and this they have, not without knowl-
edge Her clergy have ever ranked
among the foremost thinkers and
preachers Of the day and her corps of
pastors today are no exception to the rule.
The town is also noted as taking high
position along with her sister towns in
educational lines and her combined fac
ulty of educators will rank with those of
any town in the State There are 10
churches, white, colored in the town
distributed denominationally as follows
White churches Baptist, 2 Baptist Mis-
sions, Methodist, South, Zone of these
a $4,000 structure just completely;
Methodist, North; 1 Episcopal / Presby-
terrain. Colored-2 Baptists, Methodist,
l Episcopal.
There are nine schools, for whites,
for colored. White-Public, Atlantic
Collegiate Institute Tillett High School.
Private. Colored-Public, State Nor
NAL and Industrial, Roanoke College.
private
THE ATLANTIC COLLEGIATE IN
This institution and it's principal, Prof.
S. l.. Sheep deserves more than passing
notice. This is preparatory college, its
pupils being admitted by certificate with
out examination to all the leading col
leges in the State. All of the higher
branches taught in the freshman year at
the State University are included in the
course, and in addition thorough instruc-
ton is impaired in all business and COM
mercial forms, music and elocution.
Thcroughness is distinctive feature
with the institution. Prof. Sheep has as
sociatcd with him an able, experienced
faculty, all graduates of reputable in
situations Of learning Professor Sheep
is a native of Pennsylvania, graduating
at Bloomsbury State Normal school in
1874. He soon after, about the year 1871,
came to Elizabeth City and cast anchor
with her excellent people.
His success has been phenomenal. By
his splendid mental attachments and
sterling character he has ingratiated him
self into the affections of the people Of
the Albemar.e section who have
called him into other duties. He is pres
ident of the State Association Of Acad
emies and High schools, member OF the
State Board of Examiners and Superin-
tcndent of Pasquotank county schools in
which last capacity he has served the
past II years. His school, as have Others
here. opened this fell term, with the
largest attendance Of any previous year
In fact, the Institute is now crowded
but there is strong probability of the
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ITEMS OF IMPORTANCE.

The Albemarle Shirt Factory of Eliz-
abeth City find a scarcity of white women
help.
There are 1874 school children in Pas
quCtank county between the ages of and
p. Fifty per cent of these, or $500 are in
school.
Elizabeth City points with pride to her
auditorium and says in this she ex-
cells.
Elizabeth City is the trading centre and
shipping point of ten wealthy counties
and nature having so ordered it will re-
main, so says Cahoon of the Tar Heel.
Elizabeth City has no dIil season. it has
products of field, forest, rivers or sounds
the year round. Surely does nature deal
: lavishly with some people Here it is
all smiles.
The U. S. Government approaching EliZ-
abeth City's demands and advantages,
has appropriated a hundred thousand
dollars for the erection of public build
ing.
II you want views of buildings pic
lures enlarged, frames made, baby car
riages, carpets, rugs, mattings, furniture,
musical Instruments polished, Chas. Nor
gan, of Elizabeth City, will respond
promptly.
A LEADING INSURANCE MAN.
We copy the following from the Pros
pect, published in Atlanta, Ga, and Rich
mond, Va, a high authority on finance,
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-18

From a medium to a finest piano made
is what john 3. Wright, OF Greensboro,
y e., handles.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-10-18

the corner room in the new Flora Build.
ing. His is the handsomest es-
adjustment of the kind in North Eastern
Carolina. He has recently put in a new
set of fixtures supplied by Rerule Bros.
and Salmon. Mr.. Selig makes a special
ty of mail orders and is in position 20
duplicate the prices of any market or
dealer. He carries a beautiful assert
ment of diamonds, jewelry, watches and
has an engraving and watch making de-
partment
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
CHRONIC HEART DISEASE
PROMPTLY CURED!
The Eminent Specialist, Franklin
Miles, M. D., LII. B., Has Sue
Ceeded After From S to 80
Doctors Failed.
A $3.50 Course of His Complete Treat
ment is Offered Free, as a Trial.

To convince every sufferer that his new
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heart disease especially when accom-
panied with short breath, pain in the side,
oppression in the chest, palpitation,
smothering spells, putting Of the ankles or
dropsy-as well as when complicated with
stomach, liver and nervous troubles, Dr.
Miles Will give them $3.50 course free.
Other physicians may have failed. Your
case may have been declared "incurable''
but the doctor has such faith in his treat
ment that he is willing to leave the proof
with you. Only the most scientific reme-
dies are used. the treatments being spe-
cially prescribed for each patient.
The Complete Special Treatments are the
result of twenty-five years of close study,
careful research and extraordinary success.
They are far in advance Of the medicines
used by the ordinary doctor and few ply
sicians show such faith in their remedies
There is no reason why this opportunity
should not be taken by every sufferer be-
fore it is too late.
Mrs August Kronck, of Huntington, Ind.
eured after thirty physicians failed; Mrs.
Flora Graetor, OF Bristolville, Ohio, after %;
Mrs. R. Parker, of Mishawaka, Ind, after
1s; Mrs. H. E. Cole, Pittsburg, Pa, after 8;
and Mrs. E. Norris. Of Windsor, Ohio after
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thousand references to and testimonials
3rom bishops. clergymen, bankers, farmers
and their wives will be sent free on request.
Send at once to Franklin Miles, NJ. D.,
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Ror copyrighted examination chart and
pamphlet Mention this paper.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
UP TO THE SENATE
Substitute May Be Reported for the
Primary Election Bill.
MR.. GAvENY HAS ONE READY
dent of Ultimate Passage
of the Measure.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Madison, Wis, March 2S.-The primary
election bill is up 10 the senate. It will
reach that body Monday evening and will
probably be referred to the committee on
privileges and elections. When or in what
shape IL will come back from the commit
tee is uncertain. There is little doubt but
that the majority of the committee will
report in favor of the bill. 1t may be
that the minority will report substitute
Dill, prepared by Senator Gaveny, provid-
ing that the primary election shall apply
to all elections except those of state off,
GERS, and that the state ticket shall be
selected at a convention, the delegates to
which have been chosen at primary cleo
tlon. Or the minority may favor submit
ting the question to vote of the people.
The supporters Of the bill are not willing
to listen to the proposition. They express
confidence that the bill will pass the SEN
ate in its present form.
The primary bill has overshadowed ev-
erything else in the legislature this week.
Even the aDportionment bill, which went
to third reading in the assembly, attracted
little attention. The bill apportioning the
state into senatorial districts is not likely
to create even as much trouble as did the
assembly bill. The committee will meet
some time next week, when plans for the
senatorial districts will be submitted and
an effort will be made to get the bill be-
fore the senate either Thursday or Friday.
Then the congressional apportionment will
be taken up, but if Senator Whiteheads
plan is adopted it will not be seriously
considered until all other business has
been disposed OF. He believes in business
first and politics afterwards and proposes
that the congressional apportionment be
postponed until the last week Of the ses-
sion.
Reports were expected this week on the
anti-cigarette and osteopathy bills, but
both are still in the hands of the commit
tees. The senate Judiciary committee,
which has the anti-cigaret bill in charge,
has been waiting for Gil E. Rec to make
his argument on the legal questions in
Volyed.
The assembly committee on health and
sanitation is hung up on the osteopathy
bill. For many weeks Mr.. Esau has been
Ill The other members are two for the bill
and two against it. Probably the measure
will be reported back without recommen-
dation. Mr.. Roe's bill defining any drink
containing l per cent of alcohol "intoxi-
eating liquor" is in the same shape
The Owen bill permitting city councils
to alter franchises heretofore granted to
corporations was killed in the assembly
Thursday.
The assembly railroad committee will
have a contest next week over the 2-cent
fare and transferable mileage book bills.
There is a good chance for the passage of
some one of these bills or a substitute
which will compel railway companies to
give a lower passenger rate. The anti
pass law has put the legislators in a more
receptive mind as to railway rates.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23


experience Of Mrs. T. B. Smith in the fol-
lowing letter:
Chicago, ILL.,, APT w. Munroe St.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.:
Gentlemen-"As far as l have observed
Peruna is the finest tonic any man or
woman can use who are weak from the
after effects Of any serious illness.
have seen it used in a number of conva-
lescent cases, and 1 have seen several
other tonics used, but | found that those
who used Peruna had the quickest relief
1t seems to restore vitality, increase
bodily vigor and renew health and
strength in wonderfully short time. -
Mrs. Kate Taylor.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving q
full statement Of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of The
Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, o.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
THAT THE FOOD IS DIGEST
Ed IS ASLO EQUALLY
NECESSARY.
We Recommend VinOl as an
Appetite Creator.
WE GUARANTEE THAT VINOL
WILL AID DIGESTION.

Vinol is the greatest aid to digestion
tnat we have ever known.
It's because VinOl acts so benefcially
upon the stomach that it accomplishes
20 much good.
Vinol contains the active curative
principles that are found in cod-liver
oil, without any oil or grease.
These medicinal elements act so
favorably upon the stomach, that this
organ obtains for itself the elements
necessary for creating new flesh, muscle
tissue and for making rich red blood.
When the stomach acts easily and
naturally, desire is created for good
simple food and good appetite is the
sure result.
With cod-liver oil as formerly taken
the medicinal elements which it con-
tanned were too often unable to
counteract the harm that was done by
the obnoxious grease that enveloped
them.
Now that in Vinol we have those
same elements separated from the vile
tasting fat, we have a tonic and re-
builder that is simply marvellous in it's
action.
The following is letter that will ex-
pain 1CSc11.
This is to certify that I have used
six bottles of Vinol, and have found it
of great value as an appetizer and
tonic in general debility. have re-
ceived so much benefit from its use
that gladly furnish this testimonial
in order that others may be induced to
give it q trial and prove to themselves
its rsOuperative powers. "-MRs. ELIz-
ABETE FEEEHY, Waterbury, Conn.
We want every one in this place to
know more about our Vin0I, how it
cures and what It cures. Certainly
the greatest tonic and rebuilder we
have ever sold.
We, therefore, cordially invite any
one interested to call upon US; and
we want all to bear In mind that we
will gladly refund TO any one who ia
not satisfied with the action of Vino
every cent they pay for it.
THE V0EGELl BROS. DRUG CO.,
Prescription Druggists, 2 81 4
Wash. Av. s. Cor. Hennepin.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
King of Outdoors.

One Of California's notable men is John
Muir, sometimes called King of Out
DOORS" He is a naturalist, an explorer
and a writer His life on the Muir Glacier
in Alaska, where he spent two years alb
solutely alone, is one Of the most thrilling
things in the history of our frontier. He
is still rugged, although quite an old man
and thinks nothing Of sleeping outdoors
without any covering but the sky. His
health is perfect Perhaps you can't lead
such a life, but you can have good health
by drinking Golden Grain Belt" beer. To
get case, telephone "The Brewery" 4S6
Main. Brewed from the purest barley malt
and hops, it Is highly nutritious and is sure
to do you good. Owing to its exquisite
flavor, it makes a delicious beverage as
well as a splendid tonic.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23

l have known several cases of that
dreaded disease, and was much worried.
"a comrade whose kidneys had been
cured through the use of Peruna advised
me to use it. | found that the first bot
tie relieved me, and after the faithful use
of eight bottles l was a new and happy
man. l have not had an ache or pain for
over a year now. John Friebertshauser
Peruna is the soldiers friend, not only
because it cures catarrh wherever it may
be located, but it is also a splendid tonic,
and has been found invaluable to those
convalescing from fevers due to the
change of air and water incident to camp
life.
Report of Barracks MatrOn of Pc
runa's Great Work as a Catarrhal
Tonic.
A letter from Mrs. T. B. Smith, Hospi-
tai Matron of the Omaha Barracks, writ
ten from 1927 N. Clark street, Chicago,
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23

ILL.,, is Of interest in this connection. Her
letter reads as follows:
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O.:
Gentlemen-Peruna seemed to be the
favorite tonic among the soldiers at the
barracks. If they were weak or GONZALES
cent after an illness, it would build them
up and restore their strength in very
few days.-Mrs. r. B. Smith.
In all cases of catarrhal weakness Pc
runa brings prompt relief. That run
down, weakened condition of the system
described by Dr. Hartman as systemic
catarrh has hitherto been found by the
profession very stubborn and difficult of
cure. These cases yield to Peruna as If
by magic.
Another Nurse Speaks How Peruna
Helps in Catarrhal Weakness.
Mrs. Kate Taylor, a graduated nurse of
prominence and experience, yerifes the
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
Standing for Days Knee
Desp in Cuban Trenches.
HIS GREAT ENDURANCE
At Last Yielded and the Soldier Boy
Returns Home to Die.
His Mothers Earnest Appeal to Use
Peruna Is Followed and He Is
Cured of u Very Bad Phase of
Catarrh of the Lungs.
y ERUNA attained great popularity
among the officers and privates OF

N ERUNA attained great popularity
among the officers and privates Of
the army as we'll as the navy dur
Ing the late war with Spain.
great many letters were received
from field and hospital corps indicating
tnat this popular climatic remedy had be-
come well-nigh indispensable to them.
Peruna is not only a national remedy.
but 1t has proven itself national bless
Ing. Letters from every quarter are re-
ceiVed daily testifying to the virtues of
Peruna in cases of catarrh that had long
since given up all hope of cure
Coughs, colds, influenza, la grippe and
acute catarrh yield at once to the action
of Peruna. No case of catarrh can entire
ly resist the curative virtues of Peruna.
as every case Is either cured or perma-
nently benefited
Mr.. William Stegman member Co. l..
Thirtieth U. S. Volunteer Infantry. writes
as follows:
Appleton, Wis,
43O Washington ST.
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus. O.:
OenfIemsn---Affer refurnine from
Cuha IfsIf nay health was considerably
broken down. SfandiHg i'm water for
days I'm the treRches affected my lungs
until the doctor said had quick con-
sumption. My mother adv ised me TO
use PsruRa, and I'm three months my
lungs were as well as ever.
Ihave arranged to take some Peruna
with me to fhe Philippines, as CON.
slider IL Indispensable TO maintain my
health in the unfaYOrabIe climate. -.
William Stegman.
The above case was one of catarrh of
the lungs. This condition is often mis-
taken for consumption, and is undoubt-
edly the first stage of this dread disease
Thousands of instances in which a
prompt recovery has followed the use of
Peruna in catarrh of the lungs shows that
this remedy can be relied upon to cure
this class of cases.
An Officers Narrow Escape From an
Aggravated Attack of Catarrh of
Kidneys.
Another case very similar to the above
was that of Captain John Friebertshauser
captain Of the German artillery regiment
No. IL, who suffered with catarrh of the
kidneys, due to exposure of army life.
Peruna cured him quickly and permanent
ly, and in letter from POP Montrose
boulevard Chicago. ILL.,, he gives his ex-
perience in the following words:
Exposure during army life seemed to
affect my kidneys, and l was afraid
would suffer with disease of the kidneys.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
FERGUS FALLS BANK DEAL

Controlling Interests Sold to p. NJ.
Joyce and j. $. UIIand.
Special to The Journal.
Fergus Falls, Mimi, March pa
change occurred to-day in the management
of the Fergus Falls National bank, R. G.
Shumway, F, G. Barrows and E. E. Ad-
ans selling controlling interest to P. M.
Joyce of Lake Mills. lowe, and J. S. Ulland
OF Blue Earth City, Mr.. Joyce was elected
president and Mr. Ulland vice president,
F. J. Evans remains as cashier. The bank
is capitalized at $4,000.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
Want N, p. Lines QuicIx

Now that the bill authorizing the taking
over of the Northern Pacific lines in Mani
toba has passed the provincial government
OF Manitoba, there is a disposition on the
part OF the government to secure the lines
at once. The Northern Pacific, however
wants to do everything in a strictly legal
manner, and as it secured its charter from
the dominion government for its Manitoba
lines, the Ottawa authorities must pass upon
the sale before the transfer will be made
Some legal lights maintain that an act of
parliament may be necessary to legalize the
sale
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
Railroad Notes.

President Mellen OF the Northern Pacific
denies the report that the land holdings of
the company west of the Missouri have been
sold.
The north coast lines expect to make use Of
fully two thousand Italian laborers in con-
struction work the coming season.
The Canadian Passenger Agents Associa-
ton, representing all the steamboat and rail-
way lines in Canada, has decided there will
be no reduction of passenger rates on Cana
dian lines for another year.