The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-03-29
State Officers Retail Mer-
chants Meet Here.
WILL START PAPER
Attorney General Iohnson's Report
Creates Great Enthusiasm. Pre-
pares for State Meeting. Del
egates Elected to Nation
a! Meeting.

The State officers of the North Caro-
lima Retail Merchants Association met
yesterday at the Marlborough House.
The officers present We're: President,
5ro. Dunn. of New Bern; First Vice-presi-
dent, d. T. Johnson. Raleigh; Second
Eice-president, J. e. Peterson, Goldsboro;
Secretary, W. a. Avant, CHARLOTTE; Treas
urer, j. NJ. Rankin, Greensboro; Attorney,
General Norman H. Johnson, Burlington.
These were at this special meeting, called
to review the work OF the past year, and
also to further The objects OF the asso-
citation.
The North Carolina Association has
made wonderful progress since its for
nation. 1t is not only the largest in point
of membership but entirely the most pro-
gressive association i'll the South
The following resolutions We're adopt
ed
THAT, whereas, in consequence OF an
understanding with the National associa-
ton and the editor of the Southern Mer-
chant that they would defray part OF
the expense OF organizing the retail mer-
chants, and that
Whereas, they have not yet complied
with their obligation; now, therefore be
it resolved:
First. That the immediate necessity Of
raising funds for the furtherance OF this
work is absolutely necessary.
Second. That the burden OF carrying
forward this work is incumbent upon the
merchants who have affiliated with this
association.
Third. That toe secretary OF each local
association be urged to collect the per
CAPITA tax now due and forward the sarle
to Secretary Avant at once.
Fourth That whereas, the next con-
vertion to DE held in Winston-Salem on
the 15th-16th days of June, 1904, and that
many petitions have been received IRON
towns in which no association have been
formed, they desiring to have representa-
ton at said convention. 1t is urged that
these associations which have not pail,
their entire dues contribute to the cam
paign fund without delay.
Fifth. That whereas, the officers OF
tue North Carolina Association note with
grsat pride that the association ranks
first and forward in comparison with 9TH
Ell Southern States, We urge the local Off
GERS who have been so dlliSent III the
past in the discharge of their duties, to
aid us in maintaining and furtherns the
high standard of this association.
sixth. That we heartily commend the
great good which has resulted from the
thorough diligent and efficient work per-
formed by Attorney General Norman H.
johnson.
seventh. That the local associations be
requested to send able and capable dele
gates to the convention"
A committee composed OF Secretary
Avant and Attorney General Johnson
were empowered to confer with parties
with the view OF establishing a State pa
per, which shall have fer its object the
promotion of the best interests Of the
association. The committee will report
to convention which convenes in Winston
Salem, June 1916 1904.
The North Carolina Association has
anong its officers some of the foremost
merchants of the State. The work of
The association is correcting many trade
abuses, creating better confidence among
the trade, and has become one of the
1nost competent organizations within the
state. 1t stands, in short, for the best
interest of all the merchants of the State.
The following delegates were elected to
attend the National Convention of Retail
Merchants which convenes in San Fran
cisco, Cal. May Sc, 1904:
". X. Parker, Goldsboro; Norman H.
Johnson, Burlington. Alternates, Joseph
i. Taylor, Washington, N c.; J. b.
Green, Raleigh.
gratifying throughout The local asso-
Citations now number forty-six and are
rapidly multiplying in numbers and the
general interest manifested in the assocfa.
tioa is very encouraging.