The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-01-06
RALE|GH'S new YEAR
Bright Prospects and Great
Prosperity Predicted.
Every indication That 1903 viii b. III. Bss
Year in The History Of the
CAPITAL Civ.

What about the prospects and out
look for Raleigh in this New Year," was
question which fixed itself in the mind
Of News and Observer reporter yester-
day as he was seeking the news of the
day
lie asked the next man he met what
was his opinion on the subject. He was
delighted to hear bright, CHEEKY. happy
words, and predictions of a splendid year
for the city This was so good that he
stopped another man. Then came more
rosy expressions. The reporter found a
note book was needed and got it out,
Jotting down tho expressions he heard
In his rounds here and there about the
city he met many men, and casually talk
cd with them. 1t was not a matter of
hunting up people to talk, neither was it
selection of people who would see only
the bright side of things, but whenever
ne mad the opportunity he asked the man
10 whom he was talking: What do you
think of Raleighs prospects for 1902"
IN every case there was reply that
no year had ever had in it mere of pos
slcilities for the city. He did not find
one croaker. or one knocker 1t was a
symphonic chorus of bright prospects
that he heard, and here is what some of
the gentlemen said
Mayor A. NJ. Powell: The outlook for
the city in the coming year is very
bright. Our city will be the best lighted
IN the State, we will go ahead on i'm
provements and when 1904 comes we will
be able to look back with pride on what
has been accomplished
Mr.. r.. Il. Raney, general agent of the
Penn Mutual: "a year full of progress is
to be confidently expected. Raleigh will
take on renewed life, and our pros
perity will be more marked than in any
previous year.
the only evidence of alleged populations
Mr.. E. p. Barbee, of Barbee & Co..
'The outlook for Raleigh is brighter than
it has ever been, business viii be good
in all lines. During 1903 many thousands
of dollars will be invested here in diff
ferent kinds OF factories
Mr.. W. ]. Crews, manager of the Postal
Telegraph Company: The Postal Tele-
graph Company has grown in Raj
eigh, that meant that the city did
more business We are going to grow
some more this year, and that means a
greater business for Raleigh"
Mr. r. n. Simms, of the firm of Doug
lass G. Simms. attorneys: Prospects the
brightest l have ever known. Business
activity md outlook seem to be especially
good. The development CT cur tobacco in
dustry has aeeorp list-1 r'uch and prom
Uses very rluc5 more il thc fet 1rc. What
yra need tnc2sh IS moro -.ty pride"
Dir 3n r. Puucn. president OF RAJ
cigh savings Bank: the prospects, for
this pse wear arc bright You may eX-
peet doGsEo. l.at clcug many lines OF
business. The deposits OF the banks In
dicatc that people have been saving
money ard that tho times are good
Mr.. w, II. Hughes. dealer in china
ware: Things are looking up. Raleigh
will make greater strides this year than
over before. This year Will be one full
of material progress
Mr.. T. w. Dobbin, Of Dobbin Fer
rail-, dry goods merchants: THE outlook
is the best that ever has been for our
city People seem to have money and
that is going to give us q great year"
Mr. j. f. Ferrall, of Dobbin G. Ferrall,
dry goods merchants: 1.-THE coming year
means the Rest future that Raleigh has
ever known. III twenty-five years | have
never seen prospects so promising. We
arc going ahead"
Rev. M. Nj. Marshall, rector of Christ
Church: 1.-The outlook in all directions
was never more encouraging. The ma
terial condition OF the people is better
than for years. trade promises to con-
tinue large. From q religious stand
point the outlook is especially encour
aging. The growth of a healthy public
sentiment in tho matter of temperance
is especially encouraging"
Mr.. G.. N. Walters, merchant tailor:
1.-THE prospects as l see them are the
brightest of the past eighteen years. The
people are satisfied, bushes is good, and
Raleigh is on the upward move"
Mr. Baxter Durham, of the Bapt
Book Store: when we look back over
1903 we will see that there has been per-
mancnt advancement in all lines looking
to the city's best welfare"
Mr. Henry Smith, manager of tho
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph
Company: "The Bell Company has more
subscribers than ever and the increase
is steady. This is an index of the com
ing year for Raleigh. 1t is going to be
great year for the city. We are in long
distance communication with all the lead
irg cities in the State"
Mr. James Il. JORDAN, Assistant SAM
tary officer: 1.-THE year just beginning
is full of good cheer and bright pros
poets Raleigh is certain to go forward
to a great future.
Mr. Charles Root, secretary and treas
urer of the North Carolina Home In
surarce Company: Raleigh is going TIC
grow and improve as never before. The
year 1903 is full CT the brightest pros
poets"
Mr.. Alex. Webb, vice president of the
North Carolina Home Insurance Com
pany: ut is going to be the most pros
porous year in the history of the city and
state. We intend to make it SO for the
North Carolina Home. and if We feel
this way there must be prosperity in
every line of business"
MIR. J. S. Wynne, secretary and treas
Mof the Raleigh Cotton Mills: "Ral-
at the turning of the ways Its
is are bright, and if our people
Sether then We are going to ser
ear in our history"
Carroll: 1.-The prospects for
Iter than have ever been
There is more money