The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-12-02
Mr.. w. P. Bachelor is
Made the Chief.
H. ]. HEILIG ASSIST.
]. M. Norwood Clerk and w. A. Baker
Ianitor. Dispensary May be To-
Gated on tbe Exchange Place
at the Smiths Stand.

The Dispensary Manager and his assist
ants We're elected yesterday shortly after
midday.
The Dispensary Commissioner, Messrs.
w. N. Jones. J. A Mills and w. M.
Snelllngs after arranging with the Board
of Aldermen as to the salaries of the dis
pensary force, selected the men.
These are:
w. P. BACHELOR, manager, at Il
salary of $1,000 year, bond of $1,000.
IL. j. HELLO, Assistant Manager, at a
salary of $1,000 a year. bond of $4,000.
j. M. NORWOOD Clerk, at salary OF
5000 year, bond of $4,000.
w. A. BAKER, Janitor. at a salary of
$500 a year: no bond.
There were many applicants for each
position, and the commissioners had taken
some days In going over the list, studying
the qualifications of each applicant. so
that yesterday when they met they were
prepared to at once make their choice.
Previous to this election the Commits
sioners met with the Board of Aldermen
and the salaries to be given, as well as
the bonds, were fixed by the Board. The
figures agreed upon were the same as
those recommended by the first Board of
Dispensary Commissioners At the meet
ing of the Board of Aldermen yesterday
there were thirteen present The absen-
tees were Messrs. Andrews, NOVEL; and
Habel.
At the meeting the Commissioners in
formed the Board that the recommends
lions OF the first Board Of Commissioners
as to salaries was suitable, but that the
new commissioners did not wish to be
confined to Fayetteville street as a loca-
ton for the dlspensary. This change was
allowed
In talking with the Commissioners after
the meeting it was learned that they had
in mind among other locations the two
stores on Exchange Place. which are now
occupied by Messrs. J. U. Smith and S. T.
Smith. 1t is understood that some of the
Commissioners have objections to a loca
ton on Fayetteville street.
The term of Mr.. w. p. Bachelor begins
today, the first of December, as he will be
occupied with preparations for opening
the dispensary on the first of January.
All of the others of the dispensary force
will begin work on the first Of January.
They were so informed yesterday and all
have accepted the positions TO which they
were elected
The bonds of the Dispensary Commits
sioners have been given in a security com
pany, and although there is no stipulation
concerning the other bonds. these will
also be given in a security company.
Yesterday there were a number Of rep
resentatives of liquor and glass houses
here to see the Dispensary Commissioners
and managers. They were all asked to
submit written estimates of their goods.
They were also told that the bids would
close on Saturday, and that if they desired
to make a verbal statement to the man
ayers this could be done.
THE DISPENSARY MANAGERS.
Mr.. Bachelor, chosen manager OF the
dispensary, is we'll and widely known. He
is the Oldest son of Of the late Hon. Jo-
seph E. Bachelor, of Raleigh. For a
long term of years Mr.. Bachelor was
chief clerk in the office Of the Secretary
of State. The late Col. VIM. l.. Saunders
said he was the most competent man of
business he had ever known IN public
office. Upon retirement from that posi-
ton Mr.. Bachelor was fer several years
commercial traveller for a Wholesale
Vhiskey house. He understands the
Whiskey business and his knowledge of it
Will be OF value IN the dlspensary. lie
was highly recommended by many Of the
best men in Raleigh.
Mr.. Heilig is member Of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers, was ter
a number of years an engineer on the
seaboard Air Line Railroad, and has
host of friends in Raleigh and elsewhere
who will be glad al his selection.
Mr.. Norwood was at one time chief OF
police in the city of Raleigh, and later
was the head of the Norwood Cigar Com
pany. He is popular gentleman and was
well endorsed
Mr. Baker was formerly employed at
the Farina Flour Mills, and later by the
Raleigh Street Car Company. He is
capable and worthy young man.
There is not room to doubt that the dis
pensary will be honestly, carefully and
well managed by these gentlemen.
Die ci,NONV CnE0NI rNMVENTE0M