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The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Planters Cotton Seed Oil Company.

This manufacturing plant is located on
the Edgecombe side OF Rocky Mount,
and is thoroughly equipped with the most
improved and up to date machinery.
Using the cotton seed of the farmers. it
manufactures beside the oil high grade
meal that has proven most satisfactory
for stock feeding purposes. and also
grade of fertilizer than which there is
no better on the market. New ma
chinery is now being installed whereby
the capacity of the plant will be
doubled. The plant is owned by a stock
company composed of Nash and Edge
combe farmers. Lieut. Gov. f. L.
Daughtridge is the president and gen.
eral manager of the company.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Modlin & Dixon.

Prominent among the young. progress
i've firms of Rocky Mount. Is the ladies'
Of Modlin & Dixon. Occupying spacious
showrooms in Tarboro Street. the growth
Of their business has compelled them to
find larger quarters in which TO accommo-
date the large number of patrons that
daily wend their way to the Modlin &
Dixon store.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Fleming-Cromartie Company.

AS an indication of the popularity of
Coca-Cola in Rocky Mount. the following
sales are cited for the period that the
Fleming-Cromartie Company has been In
business:
In 1910. the first year in business, 1872
gallons OF sirup were sold. In 1911 they
sold SS gallons, and the business for 1912
is approximated at 1880 gallons, based on
the volume Of business up TO August Is
The firm is composed of the following
gentlemen: f. I. Fleming. president; G
H. Hutaff. vice president. and A A. Gro
martie, secretary and treasurer. They
bottle a complete line of high grade sOdas
as well as conduct a profitable whole
sale fruit, produce. and confectionery
business
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10

Special to The Washington H1ud
Hagerstown. Md. Sept. 9.-John Gala
han. forty-five years old. of Washington.
employed on the new bridge the Western
Maryland Railway is constructing across
the Potomac at Charlton. was found dead
to-day at the bottom of Gruber's culvert,
along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
with his skull crushed. Last evening
Callahan and man named Staley start
ed to walk toward Williamsport. Calla-
han lay down on the bank of the canal
and fell asleep. Staley left him and
walked home. This morning Staley found
Galatians body in the culvert. II Is
thought that during the night Callahan
rolled into the culvert,' hts head striking
a stone. 90
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Cooper & Thigpen.

Established in September, 1911, the firm
Of Cooper & Thigpen, dealers in ladies
and gentlemen's furnishings, is enjoying
goodly share of the prosperity that the
general vicinity of Rocky Mount has fall
en- heir TO. The firm is composed of T A.
Cooper and B. F. Thgpen. genial and en-
ergetic young men. who have gained the
confidence of their fellow-citizens by es-
tablishing straightforwardness as the
standard of their business dealings. Tai
loring is the feature department of their
business. which branch is assuming large
proportions.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10

demurrer filed and arguments will be
heard Thursday: Alice McMenamin
against the Southern Railway Company.
trial for November and special jury or
dered: Bond Foundry and Machine Com
pany against Emerson Pump Company.
Judgment for plaintiff in the sum Of
Sl2.S2; Harry A. Shinnick against Poto-
mac Improvement Company, chancery,
case dismissed.
In the absence of Judge L. c. Barley.
% the Corporation Court. the September
term of that court was opened this morn
ing by Judge J. B. T. Thornton. after
which court was adjourned until to-mor-
row.
W. L. Andrews. most worshipful grand
master OF Masons of Virginia, with the
Grand Lodge officers of the State, will on
September l3 pay an official visitation at
joint meeting Of Alexandria W Washing
ton and Andrew Jackson lodges of Ma
sons. All the Grand Lodge officers of the
State have been invited to be present on
this occasion. and they are expected. All
Master Masons in good standing are in
vited. a committee from the two lodges
Is now engaged in preparing a programme
for the occasion.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
sTRAUs OFFERS RESIGNATION.
Gubernatorial Candidate Prevailed
Upon to Remain on Board.

New York, Sept Oscar S. Straus.
chairman Of the arbitration board trying
to adjust the wage dispute between fifty
Eastern railroads and their engineers. re-
signed to-day when the members met
The board went into executive session to
consider the resignation. Mr.. Straus took
his action because he has been nominat-
ed for Governor OF New York on the
Progressive ticket.
The other members OF the board of
arbitration at their executive meeting
agreed that the nomination of Mr.. Straus
would have no bearing upon his position
as a member of the board. and asked
him to withdraw his resignation. He did
80.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Christian & Mum.

]. D. Christian and NJ. D. Mum COM
prise the firm of Christian & Mum, mer-
chandise brokers, established in 1900. They
feature principally fruits, produce. and
confections. They cover the territory trib-
utary to Rocky Mount. and enjoy the
confidence of the trade. Both gentlemen
are boosters for the town, and loyal
to its interests
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Bulluck, Phillips & Co.

Occupying three floors and the base
ment. Bulluck. Phillips & Co. must be
presented as Rocky Mounts largest flIrn-
iture establishment The business was
established in 1905. and has been success
full from the beginning. The stock in
cludes everything necessary to furnishing
the home in comfortable and luxurious
manner. and is sold on the easy payment
plan. The firm is composed of W. A.
Bulluck. d. X. Styles. and w. r. Phillips
They are also undertakers and embaImers.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Alleged Murderer Escapes Mob.

Decatur. Ala, Sept. 9.-Because a mob
that gathered around the jail at Hunts
vile. Ala, last night, threatened to lynch
viii Lacy, accused Of the murder of
Samuel Smith, Mrs. Smith and their
four-year-old child. the prisoner was re-
moved to another county to-day. A.
special guard was kept at the Jail until
the prisoner was taken away. The mob
remained at the jail until daylight
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
The Ice and Fuel Company.

This company was organized in 1905 by
r. H. Kicks and ]. w. Hines. with a
capacity of fifteen tons daily. The capac-
ity of the Rocky Mount plant is to-day
seventy-two tons. and is rejoicing point
for the A. c. l. Railroad. They possess
a storage capacity Of 5000 tons. The or
sanizers OF this company maintain plants
at four other points in North Carolina
with a total capacity of more than 300
tons daily. They also deal largely in
coal and wood. J. w. Hines owns the
controlling interest in all plants
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
CASTOR G. Levy & Bro.

The business of CASTOR G. Levy & Bro.
is an old established one. being conducted
by G. G. Levy since the death OF his
brother. which occurred about a year ago.
II is needless to dwell on the merits Of
the establishment. as they are familiar to
every resident OF the city. II might be
mentioned that the death Of L. c.. Levy.
beloved and lamented, cast a gloom over
the entire population that the inter-
vening months has yet failed to sweep
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
W. T. Rose & Son.

The firm of w. T. Rose & Son, Rocky
Mount agents for the Buick automobile
is another of the many auto establish
ments that developed from the building
of wagons and buggies While the firm
are still actively engaged in the manu-
facture OF the old style method of loco
motion. they are doing a still greater
business as local representatives of the
Buick. which. by the way, is one OF the
foremost cars made to-day. They carry
a complete line of auto supplies and
accessories
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Public-spirited Citizens.

individuals mentioned in this story who
have contributed much time. energy. and
money in advancing the interests of the
city. there are none that stand out more
prominently than the following: G. W.
Robbins. DIR. NJ. J. Carson. ]. P. Bum,
and ]. 3. Phillips. A community in order
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
E. Epstein.

Believing that one price to all. selling
quality merchandise at a fair profit, and
standing back OF the goods sold, Is the
quickest route to success, z. Epstein es-
tablished himself in the clothing business
in Rocky Mount, followed his well-de-
fined plan, and arrived there ahead OF
quite a few OF his brother merchants
That Mr.. Epstein has won success is
evidenced by the erection of a handsome
business corner. bearing his name. shown
in another column of this paper.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Elk. Honor J. W. BoIe..

At a meeting of Alexandria Lodge of
EIks held at its home tonight. James W.
Bales was elected to the Office of cs-
teemer leading knight Of that lodge. Mr..
Bales succeeds Frederick p. Russell, re-
signed. This Office was formerly held by
Mr.. Bales, who relinquished il because he
left here for Florida at the time.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Joyner & Rowland.

Located in spacious quarters on Main
Street. Joyner & Rowland are sellers of
hardware, clothing, hats. shoes. buggles.
wagons, farm implements, wire fencing.
fertilizer. feed stun, and in fact every
thing that an up to date establishment of
its kind should carry They conduct both
retail and wholesale business.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Gorham { Matthews Hardware Co.

The Gorham & Matthews Hardware
Company is one OF the old established
business firms OF Rocky Mount, handling
everything from nails TO farm implements.
They rank high among the progressive
firms that abound this community. They
conduct an exclusively retail store.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
H, E.. Brewer e. Co.

The firm of H. E. Brewer & Co, estab-
lished IN 1900. is one Of the large, reIiabl
general merchandise stores of Rocky
Mount. The firm is composed of H E
brewer land r. H Kicks. heth of whom
are public-spirited and quick to respond
to the city's call for aid. y
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Pearl Steam Laundry.

Rocky Mount, like every community
where the citizens believe that cleanli-
ness Is next to godliness, and that
clean we'll starched shirt front is an in
dex to prosperity, possesses one of the
best equipped steam laundries in the
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
R. W. Rawls & Co.

r. w. Rawls & Co. are outhtters for
man and boy. Their establishment, while
not so pretentious as some OF the others,
is nevertheless, well stocked with quality
goods. Mr.. Rawls is a progressive and
public spirited citizen, and deserves liberal
PATRONAGE.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10

center OF the retail district. is well stock
ed and clean. the stock comprising every
essential to success in the grocery busi-
mes. Twenty-eight years devoted to an
endeavor to please have given him a
keen insight to the desires OF Rocky
Mounts fastidious and grocery-buying
public. many of whom have been his
patrons for that length of time.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
H. C. JOINER.

II. C. Joyner grocer. conducts one of
the citys old-established and well-pat-
ronized stores. Mr.. Joyner carries an
exceptionally complete line OF groceries.
and possesses many patrons who could
not be induced to trade elsewhere.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
G. F. Jones, Pioneer.

G. F. Jones enjoys the distinction OF be-
ing Rocky Mounts oldest grocer. Mr..
Jones came to Rocky Mount In the spring
of 1855. entering the retail grocery busi-
ness Immediately upon his arrival. His
store rooms. of large proportions in the
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
T. C. Gorham.

T. c. Gorham. located at South Rocky
Mount, is the merchant prince of that
commonwealth. Fifteen years OF hustling
at the same old stand. enlarging from
time to time, has brought the grand old
man of South Rocky Mount a goodly
amount OF wealth.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Photo by Dempt.

to make progress must necessarily pos
sess a citizenship that is willing to make
some personal sacrifice at one time or
another. The above-named gentlemen
are OF that sort, being ever ready to
respond when their aid is necessary in
any movement that will assist Rocky
Mount on the upward trend
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Bailey. Draughn G Co.

This store is one OF the large dry goods
and clothing establishments Of the city.
Situated in the heart Of the retail dis
trict. the store enjoys a large and grow
ing patronage. Mr. Draughn is the pres
ident of the Retail Merchants Associa-
ton and a respected citizen.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10

tional Bank building. probably the best
structure in the city; the Phillips build
ing, the new Epstein building. and the
annex of the Kicks Hotel. now, in course
of construction. 4.r
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10

J. M. Fox Is the manager, under whose
capable .nranagement the establishment
has gained prestige in the community.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
2. B. Bulluck,

Rocky Mount is z. B. Bulluck, dealer In
fresh meats. fish, poultry. and game. Mr..
Builuck.s business Is a model of cleanii-
ness, and the foremost of its kind in the
CITY
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Police After Chicken Thieves.

A report has been made to the po-
lice that thieves Saturday night last
entered the hennery of w. p. Graves,
in South Fairfax Street, and stole
twenty five chickens.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
John C. Stout, architect.

aside. He was Rocky Mounts favorite
son. and his death was distinct loss to
the community.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
TOWN HAS MANY BIG INDUSTRIES
The Rocky Mount Mills.

Aside from the Atlantic Coast Line
shops, the most gigantic industry Of the
city is the Rocky Mount Mills, situated
at the falls Of the Tar River. These mills
are three in number, but are so Joined
together as to constitute one mammoth
industry. They are the support of a large
mill town, now an integral part of the
city. and contain $1,000 spindles, manu-
featuring cotton yarns. s
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
workmen engaged in digging the ar

in South Fairfax Street. and stole
twenty-five chickens.
Workmen engaged In digging the ar
tesian we'll at the Potomac yards for
the Mutual Ice Company have gone
down a distance OF eighty feet The
well will be $50 feet in depth and have
a flow of 200 gallons minute, according
to contract.
Miss Harrison, living at Franconia,
Fairfax County. died at her home at
that place this morning The funeral
arrangements have not yet been made.
The public schools this morning re-
opened for studies after the annual
summer close-hown. and were largely
attended. The increased attendance
over the opening day at the last term
Is thirty-three.
Policeman Beach this afternoon arrest
ed George Sotioakos. alias George Davis.
on a charge OF desertion on complaint of
the Washington authorities Detective
Baur took the prisoner back to that city.
Members of the recently organized
band OF the Holy Name Society of St.
Mary's Catholic Church tonight held
their first practice meeting with their
new musical instruments at ST. Mary's
Hall.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-10
Underwriters" a. Home Institution.

The spirit Of progress possessed by the
business men Of Rocky Mount knows no
bounds. The organizing and successful
launching of the Underwriters Fire In
surance company of Rocky Mount is a
strong testimonial to the progressiveness
of the Rocky Mounter. .---
It was In the year 1905 that w. S.
Wilkinson. one of the city's capable busi-
ness men, after a careful resume of the
insurance situation, called a meeting Of
the towns business men and pointed out
with convincing eloquence the fact that
an enormous volume of money was leav-
ing the city for insurance purposes, with
the result that the present company was
organized to do business only in North
Carolina, and check the outward flow OF
money that could be successfully taken
care of within their own gates. From
the first year OF organization, the busi-
ness has been a success and highly graft
flying to the organizers. statement is
sued January l. 1912, shows the following
Reserve. s1s.1sO.35: surplus. s2S,72423; as
sets, s9S. .Tg446. The Wilkinson-B -Bulluck
Company. agents for the PENNSYLVANIA
Fire Insurance Company. of Philadelphia.
and the Royal Indemnity Company are
the general agents.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
A Series of Accidents

Two distressing accidents are
reported from the newly settled Sec
ton west of Forest City for the past
week, in one of. which the nine and
II year old sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Lud-
wig Orbeck, of Red Elm, lost their
lives by drowning, and in the other
Miss Esther White Face, 15-year- old
Indian girl was burned to death. In
the first mentioned accident the two
boys were out playing with their sled
and when they failed to return to sup
per a search was made and the sled
and cap on the ice over water hole
told the cause of their failure to come
home. The mother of the boys who
was searching got one of the bodies
out, but had to secure help to get the
other.
The death of the Indian girl was
caused by her apron catching fire while
at work in the kitchen, and seeing the
fire evidently so frightened her that
she ran screaming from the building,
the breeze tanning the flames which
burned her clothing as she ran, and her
burns were so severe before any assist
ance could be given her that she lived
but few hours.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
Wins Minnesota Farm

An interesting will case has just been
won by James E. Smith, of Dell Rapids.
The property involved was an eighty.
acre farm in Wilkin county, Minnesota.
Mr.. Smith won because of an unusual
agreement entered into with Mr.. John
McEvoy, the original owner of the land.
In 1902 McEvoy, a widower, 70 years OF
age, sick and homeless, orally agreed
with Mr.. Smith that if he would take
McEvoy into his home and care for him
until he died, he (McEvoy) would leave
Mr.. Smith the so acre farm. The agree
ment was carried out by Mr.. Smith,
who cared for the old man until he died,
but the old man failed to deed the land
to Smith before his death in March
1911. After the old mans death a son
and daughter put in an appearance and
claimed the land as heirs of their
father.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19

At meeting of the state officers
and employees at Pierre last week it
was decided to hold reception for the
new officers Of the capitol, the expense
of such reception to be met by the
state officers and employees. And that
anything in the way of an inaugural
ball be left to the citizens of Pierre to
be held at some place outside the state
building. Committees appointed for
the carrying out of the reception were:
Reception and executive. Frank Crane,
Doane Robinson, j. E Truran; flowers
and decorations, w H. Bailey, Fred
Mueller. M. A. Adams; finance, T. K.
Cassill, H. B. Anderson, John T. Mel
son; music, Ralph Longstaff, O. o.
Young, C. S. Whiting.
! The people Of Pierre will arrange fol
an inaugural ball to be given at the
auditorium building.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
Fifty Form Org anization

With former Lieutenant Governor
John t. Kean as president, fifty for
mer residents of South Dakota formed
an organization last night after dinner
at the Commercial club. Ralph
Wheelock, formerly of Mitchell, was
temporary presiding officer. John E.
Diamond, Brookings, is vice president,
and j. w. Mckenzie, Groton, was
elected secretary-treasurer. Among
the responses to toasts were those of
]. L. McCaull, Aberdeen: S. E. Forest,
Britton; M. ]. Heating, Sioux Falls;
former Senator l.. M. LOOMS, Alpena.
Two or three meetings year and a
summer picnic are planned by the new
organization. Minneapolis Journal,
Dec. IL.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
IF WOMEN ONLY KNEW
What 4 Heap Of Happiness 1t
Would Bring To Webster Homes

Hard to do homework with an ach-
ing back.
Brings you hours of misery at leisure
or at work.
If women only knew the cause
that
Backache pains often come from
weak kidneys.
'Twould save much needless woe.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys.
Read what Webster citizen says.
Mrs. Fred Hips, Webster, S. D.,
says: II had terrible pains in my back
caused by disordered kidneys and some
mornings could not straighten. /
was persuaded to try Doan's Kidney
Pills, procured from the Irwin Phar-
macy anS they were just what /
needed My kidneys were strength
ened and was rid of the pains in my
back so that / was able to get around
with ease. consider Doan's Kidney
Pills worthy of my most hearty
endorsement.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents.
Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no other.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
Files for the State

N. M. Hanson, of the state land
department has returned to Pierre
from the northern part of the state,
where he went to select indemnity
school funds lands, and make filings on
30, $40 acres in the Lennon district,
mostly in Harding county, with few
tracts in Perkins. He says there will
be a shortage in the state school
land allowance when Standing Rock
reservation is opened as the indians
have taken most of the sections
allotted to the state.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
To Advance Settlers Interests

Indian lands opened to settlement in
portions of South Dakota found to con-
tain coal and other mineral deposits
are to be made subject to disposal
under the general provisions of the
coal and mineral land laws" according
to the terms of a bill introduced by
Representative Martin. of South
Dakota. His bill refers to lands in the
the Rosebud, White River, Lower
Brule, Cheyenne River and Standing
Rock reservations.
A number of the settlers in those
localities have written Mr.. Martin that
they have found Fuller's earth and
kalonite on their land. Under the pre-
sent law they are unable to develop
them and Mr.. Martins bill proposes to
correct the defect.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
A Woman Copper

In order to have a right enforcement
of the new ruling regarding the closing
of resorts in Rapid City after the first
of the new year. Mayor Fred H. Rugg
and Police Commissioner Joseph Jay
will appoint woman policeman. The
name of the woman appointed will not
be announced and the commissioners
will have the opportunity of seeing
how long they can keep secret.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
Shot While Trapping

The discovery of polecat in one Of
the traps he had set for game animals
30 badly ratified Don Darling. aged IL.
Of Charles Mix county, that he lost his
usual caution in handling firearms, with
the result that his rifle was accidently
discharged and bullet was sent
entirely through his body. The bullet
entered about two inches above the
heart and emerged from his back. His
escape from instant death was a most
narrow one. Unless blood poisoning
sets in he has a good chance to recover.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
To Have New Reservoir

The national board of soldiers homes
has recommended that steel reservoir
be. erected at the Battle Mountain
sanitorium in Hot Springs. P. H.
Barry, a member of the board, now in
Washington, advised Representative
Martin, of the Hot Springs district,
that a portion of the socalled "post-
humous fund.- had been set aside for
the purpose.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-12-19
South Dadota Boy Wins

Paul Graves Williams, son of Viii.
mot, S. D., minister, was awarded the
Rhodes scholarship from Iowa. He is
senior at Grinnell college in Iowa,
aged Is. He entered college at Ia and
is the youngest Rhodes scholar ever
chosen from that state. Williams was
selected by committee of college
presidents over John Evans, son of
Supreme Court Judge Evans, of Hamp-
ton.