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JOHN II. MITCHELL.
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GEO. II. WILLIAMS,
GEO. c. BROwNELL.
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BANKING EDITION
MAKES GREAT HIT
Leading Bankers Pronounce
1t a Great Success.
AND EVERYBODY LIKES IT
Some Extracts From Letters Written by Promi-
nent BANKERS and From Editorial
Comments by Leading
Journals.

The News and Observers Banking Edi-
In order to supply the contemplated de-
mand very large edition was printed and
the demand has already nearly exhausted
the edition.
From all sources come commentator of
the paper 1t is the first time in the his
tory of the State that the banking In
terests of North Carolina have been ade-
quately presented. They have led in the
industrial and commercial progress of the
State and have themselves grown rapidly
in capital, deposits, surplus and other re
sources This paper is gratified that its
enterprise Is appreciated by the men
whose financial leadership has done so
much for North Cardinals progress, and
by the State at large Those great edi-
lions of the News and Observer have con-
tributed largely to the new prosperity
that has blessed the State in all lines.
Below we print extracts from some OF
the letters written by bankers and from
editorials in some of our exchanges COM
mending the edition. We preface tie
others by extracts from the letters of the
new president Mr.. Lee II. Battle, of
Greensboro; the retiring president, Mr.
George w Montcastle, of Lexington, and
the secretary and treasurer, Mr.. G.. N.
Evans. of Charlotte:
REFLECTS CREDIT UPON THE EN-
TERPRISE OF THE PAPER
To the Editor: The Banking Edition of
the News and Observer reflects much
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credit upon you and your staff, and en-
FLASHES your enterprising spirit.
Very truly yours,
Lee H. BATTLE, Cashier
The City National Bank, President N. G.
Bankers Association.
Greensboro, N. c., July 1, 1868.
EXCELLENT SERVICE TO THE AsSO-
CATION.
To the Editor: Your special Banking
Edition exceeded my anticipation and you
deserve much praise for this excellent
service to our association. Our recent
convention was by far the most largely
attended in our history and your special
edition will keep the enthusiasm at its
high pitch. Very truly yours,
GEO. W. MONTCASTLE.
Retiring Pres. Bankers Association.
Lexington, N. c., July 3, 1903.
COMPLETE AND VALUABLE.
To the Editor: / have read the Bank
ers' Edition Of your paper with great
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
HANDSOME JOURNALISM
Atlanta Constitution.

Atlanta Constitution.
The Raleigh News and Observer took
occasion to celebrate the annual meeting
of the North Carolina Bankers Associa-
ton by issuing a special Bankers Ed
ton" The collation. Of banking news.
portraits of State fnaneiers, pictures of
the banks from all parts of the common
wealth make up an exhibit that is not
only most creditable to the enterprise OF
Hon Josephus Daniels, the editor but Is
valuable for showing to the country at
large the extent and excellence of the
banking facilities of the State. We con-
graduate all concerned on the handsome
feat of journalism thus accomplished.
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interest, and consider it SO complete, and
so valuable that shall place it in my
files for a reference.
Very truly yours,
C. N. EVANS, Cashier
Merchants and Farmers National Bank
and Secretary N G. Bankers Associa-
ton
Charlotte, N. c., July 1, 1908.
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ONE AMONG MANY.

To the Editor: ! beg to congratulate
you upon your special Banking Edition of
the News and Observer which is one
among the many valuable achievements
Of your paper p. ID. GOLD JR.
Greensboro, NJ c., July 2.
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A PRONOUNCED SUCCESS.

To the Editor: Allow me to congratu-
late you upon the success of the Bank
ers' Edition of your very popular paper.
Like everything else the News and OBJ
server undertakes, it was pronounced
success. With assurances of my most
distinguished regards, / remain.
Very truly yours,
JULIAN S. CARR.
Pres. First Nat. Bank of Durham.
Durham, N. c., July 2. 1903.
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MOST VALUABLE PUBLICATION.

Cleveland Star.
The News and Observer issued finely
illustrated North Carolina Bankers Edi-
ton last Sunday containing thirty two
pages of interesting matter about the
banks of to-day and yesterday com
plete and accurate review of these great
financial institutions from the earliest
period of our history to the present time
1t is most valuable publication.
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GOTTEN UP IN EXCELLENT STYLE.
To the Editor: The Special banking
edition" is gotten up in excellent style,
and I believe its distribution will be a
good advertisement for the various banks
mentioned as well as the towns in which
they are located.
w T. OLD, Cashier
First National Bank.
Elizabeth City, N. c., July 8, 1908.
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WORTH PRESERVING.

Asheville Citizen.
The News and Observers enterprise has
given us another valuable contribution tc
contemporary State history in its Bank
ers Edition, issued Sunday. 1t is a 81
page paper profusely illustrated and con-
tanning interesting matter relating to
every banking institution in North Caro-
lima, and hence it is worth preserving.
being of more than passing interest. Edi-
tor Daniels and his faithful staff are de-
serving of all praise and congratulations
on such an accomplishment.
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Edition was attractive, interesting and OF
real service to the business interests OF
the State. With best wishes.
Yours truly,
WALTER l.. PARSONS,
Cashier of the Bank Of Pee Dee.
Rockingham, N c., July 8, 1903.
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NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Having qualified as administrator of the
estate of j. A. Williams, deceased, late of
Wake county, this is to notify all persons
having claims against said estate to pre-
sent the same to the undersigned on or
before the 2Sth day of May, 1904, or the
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A SPLENDID EDITION.
Alamance Cleaner.

Alamance Cleaner.
Last Sundays issue Of the News and
Observer was devoted especially to the
banks and banking interests of the State.
1t was valuable and interesting paper,
containing great deal Of information in
concise form with bits of history well
worth preserving, in regard to banks and
the men who manage and direct them.
This splendid edition contained pictures of
many of the leading bank officials
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AN EXCELLENT ONE.

Lumberton Argus.
The News and Observers Bankers edi
ton is an excellent one. and the write up
of the Lumberton bank is worthy one
We would like to reproduce the article
but space forbids. Mr.. A. W. McLean's
picture adorned the article.
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A GEM OF A PAPER.

Warren Record.
The Raleigh News and Observer issued
Bankers Edition Sunday morning. 1t
was gem of a paper-filled with infor-
nation concerning the States financial
institutions. Josephus Daniels is a hustler
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WILLIAM HAYES, Cashier Carolina
Trust Company: THE Bankers Edition
was credit to the banking interests OF
the State and to the News and Observer
1t is valuable paper and will be of bene-
fit to financial institutions in North Car
Dina"
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A GREAT SUCCESS.

To the Editor: Accept my congratula-
lions on the great success OF The Bankers
Edition of the News and Observer and
your various similar enterprises hereto
fore. Yours truly,
A. NJ. WADDEIII4.
Wilmington, N. c., July /, 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
A VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TIC
STATE HISTORY.

To the Editor: The Banking Edition OF
the News and Observer is a valuable con-
tribution to State history, and of peculiar
interest and Importance to those specially
engaged in financial business.
Very truly,
KEMP T. BATTLE.
Chapel Hill, N. c., July /. 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
MOST cREDITABLE ISSUE.

To the Editor: / think the Bankers
Edition of the News and Observer was a
most creditable issue, and was in keeping
with the thorough and able manner in
which the News and Observer usually gets
up such issues. w. j. EDWARDS.
President Bank of Sanford
Sanford, N. c., July l.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

LEO d. HEARTH, Vice-President and
General Manager Carolina Trust Company:
1T is one of the best editions you have
ever gotten out. 1t gives decidedly more
information to the public concerning
banking and its facilities and what is re-
CURED to bring banking to a better con
dition, than anything ever published be-
FORE
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

JAMES o. LITCHFORD, Cashier Raleigh
Savings Bank: Il think the Bankers
Edition of the News and Observer worthy
of the interests presented as well as the
enterprise of the paper. 1t was credit
to the State"
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WORTHY OF APPRECIATION.

To the Editor: will say that | think
your Bankers Edition of the News and
Observer was in my opinion a splendid
success and worthy of appreciation by
everybody. l am,
Very respectfully,
L. A. GREEN,
Pres. Citizens Bank of Newbern.
New Bern, NJ c., July 2, 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
A CREDIT TO ITS ENTERPRISE.

A CREDIT 10 IT'S ENIERPRISE.
Gastonia Gazette.
The Sunday edition OF the Raleigh News
and Observer contains very compliment
airy write-up, column in length, of the
First National Bank of Gastonia. This Is
special Banking Edition of the News and
Observer, and is a credit to the enterprise
of this paper.
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Ranks FEEL INDEBTED.

To the Editor: Banks and bankers
throughout the State generally have rea-
SON to feel much indebted to you for the
great success of your recent Banking Ed
ton. We were pleased with it all, and
especially so with the notice which you
gave the Bank of Wayne We think your
eDterprising paper richly deserves all the
success with which it meets.
Yours very truly,
w. e. BORDEN,
Cashier Bank Of Wayne.
Goldsboro. N c.. July 2. 1903.
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HANDSOMELY GOTTEN UP.

To the Editor: The News and Observer
Banking Edition is just what we would
expect. Handsomely gotten up, and filled
with interesting and valuable informa-
ton. Yours very truly,
En- G.. MURRAY, Cashier
Morehead Banking Company.
Durham, n c., July 2. 1903.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

BANKES EDITION n,Vd,m CsULfF.
VALUABLE AND CREDITABLE.
Henderson Gold Leaf.
The special Banking Edition of the
News and Observer issued Sunday was a
valuable and creditable publications.
all the special editions of that enterpris-
ing paper are.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

Mr.. g. r. Pool. He saw his first bloom
July 1st.
w. E. STALL1NGS.
Clayton, n. c., July 4.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
WHAT RALEIGH BANKERS SAY.

CHARLES H. BELVIN, President Ma
tional Bank of Raleigh: 81 read the
Bankers Edition with great interest and
thought. 1t is a credit to the banking
interests of the State and of value to the
banking institutions The edition show
ed the usual enterprise of the News and
Observer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

B. S. JERMAN, Cashier Commercial and
Farmers Bank: "Such editions as the
News and Observers Bankers Edition do
great good. The States progressiveness
was well displayed and it was an excel
lent and valuable issue
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
MOST ENTERPRISING DAILY IN
THE STATE.

The News and Observer again shows its
excellence as the most enterprising daily
In the State, and in many respects the
Sundays edition comprised thirty two
pages and was devoted to the banking.
interests of the State. 1t covered the field
handsomely and the edition is indeed a
credit to the entire State and her financial
interests.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
DESERVE GREAT CREDIT.

To the Editor: The Banking Edition
of the News and Observer was read with
a great deal of interest. 1t was very
nicely gotten up, and you deserve a great
deal of credit for the able manner in
which the banking interest of the State
was dealt with, and feel that the bank
ers of the State are greatly indebted to
you for your interest in the matter. With
best wishes, | am,
Very truly,
A. NJ DUMAY,
First National Bank of Washington.
Washington, N. c., July 8, 1903.
SUSTAINS ITS REPUTATION AS THE
LEADING PAPER IN NORTH
CAROLINA.
To the Editor: 1t affords me pleasure
TO say that in this edition the News and
Observer sustains its reputation as being
the leading newspaper in North Carolina.
Yours truly,
JAMES L. LITTLE,
Cashier of the Bank of Greenville.
Greenville, N. c., July 3, 1903.
To the Editor: Your special Banking
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
NOTHING MORE TO BE SAID

Winston Salem Sentinel.
The Raleigh News and Observers bank
ing number OF Sunday, was as good as its
other special numbers covering the great
interests of the State-and that leaves
nothing more to be said.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

when it comes to getting out an up to
date paper.
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CURED OF RHEUMATISM.

For the benefit of suffering humanity,
/ desire to state that / suffered severely
with Muscular and Sciatic Rheumatism
for five years. During this time tried
a variety OF so-called remedies. as well
as the prescriptions of several physicians
which afforded me very little If any relief.
The pain in my back, bps and legs was
agonizing and almost unbearRble. I
could hardly walk, and thought / would
be obliged to abandon my business.
A friend Of mine advised me to try
URICSOL, which did reluctantly, and
greatly to my surprise, one bottle cured
me sound and well. / cheerfully recon-
mend it to all who suffer as / did. 1t is
also very fine tonic. 1t increases the
appetite, .Sids digestion, and finally builds
up the general health. You can use this
as you think best.
Very truly,
w. B. DeLOACH,
81 Auburn Ave-, Atlanta Ga.
November 9th, 1902.
Druggists sell it at $100 per bottle.
Send stamp for book of particulars to the
URICSOL Chemical Co., Los Angeles,
Cal, or Atlanta. Ga.
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A CREDITARLE EFFORT.
Yadkin Ripple
The News and Observers Banking Ed
ton was creditable effort.
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sPLENDID AND ELABORATE

u I1u14NbID &A4NAJ A9I@EA1oOAN1A y.
Wilson Times.
Sundays News and Observer contained
a splendid and elaborate write up of the
Bankers of the State, including our Will
son bankers
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

When man loses confidence in him
self he makes the vote unanimous
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

The News and Observers banking edi
ton was highly creuitable to that paper
and beneficial to banking interests in
North Carolina
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
IT WAS COMPLETE.

1T WAS COMPLETE.
To the Editor: We wish to congratulate
you upon its completeness and the infor-
nation contained in the News and OBJ
servers special Banking Edition.
Very respectfully yours,
]. G. TOMLINSON,
Cashier Bank of Montgomery.
Troy. N. c., July 2, 1903
To the Editor: Enclosed send you cot
ton blossom that was raised by croper,
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This water has made more prompt and
permanent cures in the ten years it has
been on the market than many waters adj
vertised extensively for thirty years.
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VERY cREpITABLE INDEED.

To the Editor: The Bankers Edition
f, of the News and Observer is very credit
| able indeed
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Greenville Reflector.

BENEFICIAL TO BANKING INTER
ESTS.
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WALTER DURHAM, Cashier Mechanics
Dime Savings Bank: 1T was splendid
edition. This was a tremendous lot of
banking information in those twenty four
pages
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

H. E. LITCHFORD, Cashier Citizens
National Bank: "The Bankers Edition
OF the News and Observer was a great
success. 1t shows the great and natural
development of financial institutions which
are proceeding along progressive lines and
aiding to build up the State. 1t was the
proper kind of enterprise and worthy of
the News and Observer
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

Harris Lthia Water is in class by it,
self and does not compete in price with
so-called waters advertised to cure
every Ill known to the profession.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

Commercial Bank of Rutherfordton.
Rutherfordton, July 3, 1903.
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CHARLES f. JOHNSON, President Me-
chanics Dime Savings Bank: 1T was
very enterprising thing 1t is calculated
to do great deal of good, and does credit
to the management of the News and OBJ
server"
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JOHN t. PULLEN, President Raleigh
Savings Bank: 1T was admirably gotten
up, and reflects great credit upon the
paper"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

HERBERT w. JACKSON, Assistant
Cashier Commercial and Farmers Bank:
Il have heard nothing but praise for the
enterprise of the News and Observer IN
getting out that edition.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05
REFLECTS CREDIT UPON THE EN-
TERPRISE OF THE PAPER.

To the Editor: The Banking Edition of
the News and Observer reflects much
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-05

n W. . 2 WI
First National Bank of Washington.
Washington, N. c., July 8, 1903.
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To the Editor: Your special Banking
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CHARLESTON, S. C.

NIlftINI4IIso ON % y
/ am constrained to send you this testi-
monial of the efficacy of the Harris Lithia
Water. The value of the testimonial may
be enhanced from the fact that it goes to
you unsolicited. AS friend to humanity
/ feel bound to withhold my knowledge
OF ITS virtues no longer. ] have been us
ing the water for more than year with
marked benefit. To any one troubled with
kidney disorder it is the remedy par excel
lenee. | prefer it to the Buffalo Lithia
Water Very truly yours,
A. C. KAUFMAN,
President Vanderbilt Benevolent Associa-
ton of Charleston, S. C.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-08

Young Patrick Murphy, a son Of Bank Com
mission, Barney Murphy, OF San Jose' was
accidentally shot and killed this week oy the
premature discharge of pistol IN the nands
of a friend. He was popular ana belonged 70
.I+r,,, Family that has been prominent in
$50 Clara County for over fifty years.