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The Washington herald., 1912-09-22
Building and Loan
Associations Here

IN wilson. as elsewhere, q number Of
pudding and loan. associations are locat-
ed, as well as a number of insurance and
real estate men. Prominent among the
associations. because of their financial
strength, and because Of the type of men
at the head of them. are the Atlantic
Building and Loan Association and the
Wilson Home and Loan Association.
These two associations have been active
in the upbuilding of the town because
OF the assistance they have rendered the
man on wage in the matter Of building
him home. thereby giving him the start
in life that enables him to sooner be-
come real value to his community. Both
are possessed Of ample CAPT.
tai and have at their head men of un-
questioned integrity and business ability
q. T Stronach is the secretary of the
Atlantic, and Ernest Deans acts In a
similar capacity for the latter. The direc-
tors are OF the representative business
OF Wilson.
The prominent insurance firms Of the
city are: D. NJ. Connor & Co, the
Wilson Insurance and Realty Company.
r. E. Townsend. Ernest Deans, and H
d. Brown. OF these the first three named
are handlers Of real estate and each has
listed with him some excellent invest
ments such as cotton lands, tobacco lands,
dairy farms. city rael estate. and homes
Any one desiring further information con-
,erning Wilson property, its price and
future, may obtain full particulars by
writing any of the above named, and feel
assured that in return they will receive
'un information and dependable advice
desired. Correspondence on the SUBJ
ect will- undoubtedly prove profitable
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Good Ice Supply
at Nominal Cost

No city in North Carolina has a bet
ter ice supply than Wilson, nor at more
favorable cost to the consumer. The
present capacity OF the Wilson Ice and
Fuel Company is twenty-five tons daily,
which is to be speedily increased to forty
tor s. The ice is absolutely pure. being
made OF pure distilled water and de-
lvered at full weight The plant is
equipped with q condensed air process
which insures the purity OF its product
Ice Is shipped from Wilson into all -ad-
jacent territory. The general manager
of the company, W. ]. Boykin. has been
resident OF Wilson for more than
twenty years. and is known and held in
high regard throughout this entire sec
ton 1t Is due to Mr.. Boykin's success
ful management that the plant is on a
paying basis, and he Is also responsible
for the reduction in price that gives this
Wilson industry an advantage over COM
petitors. The company also deals largely
in fuel
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Warehouse Men
Loyal to CITY

Many big tobacco warehouses, of i'm
mense proportions, are located in Wilson.
as the intermediary for the planter and
the buyer. The big corporations, such as
the American Tobacco Company, the
British-American Tobacco Company. and
the Imperial Tobacco Company. all have
mammoth warehouses here for the
handling of their purchases, while there
are number of local concerns where the
buyers visit to purchase during the daily
sales. Prominent among the local ware
house companies are the Watson Ware
house. Liberty Warehouse. the r. r.
Watson Company, and the Center Brick
Warehouse. At these warehouses the big
sales are made, with the exception Of the
r. P. Watson Company, where the tobac-
co is handled on a commission basis for
buyers who have not the necessary facfli-
ties at hand for preparing the tobacco for
the factory. Cozart, Eagles & Carr
are the owners of the Center Brick, An
derson Bros. & Whitehead of the Wat
son. and S. B. Currin and ]. E Bragg
Of the Liberty. Each Of these companies
Is backed with ample capital for the
conducting of their business, and none
would suffer for the lack Of more should
II be needed.
Every man connected with the ware
houses is a loyal, royal booster for Will
son. and each has done his share in pro-
noting the city's growth and prosperity.
II is singular fact that the men engaged
n this business are. while keen business
men, a happy. care-free. likable lot who
work like trojans during the selling sea-
son and are for the most part young and
wealthy.
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A Live Newspaper
Is Published Here

Recognizing the Importance of having
a daily newspaper in their midst, the
merchants and citizens of Wilson accord
their oaiIy paper royal support On the
other hand the publishers of the Times
recognizing the importance of serving the
community with tho lstest news red-hot,
have succeeded in giving the community
daily paper that 1t should be proud of
and foster.
The Times issues two editions a day.
an out OF the ordinary feature of a small
town newspaper and one that exhibits
no small degree of enterprise on tbe mart
Of the publishers. The local news is well
gotten up and breezy; the telegraph SER
vice is adequate. and the editorial columns
possess strength and individuality. The
mechanical department of the plant Is
modern in every respect and equal to the
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Wilson Transfer Company.
Wilson Has Many
Big Retail Stores
Hadlcy-Hnrfss Company.

The Hadley-Hariss Company, Incor-
porated. Is one Of those great. immense
general stores. carrying a stock of such
proportions that in event of a calamity
Detailing all the balance OF the stores
in the town. could supply the entire sur
rounding country with such things as a
general store carries. The company are
large handlers of cotton and manufac-
turers of fertilizer. They also handle
wagons. buggies. mowers. weeders. cul-
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Patterson Drug Company.

Located on the most prominent corner
Of the business district of Wilson. the
Patterson Drug Company Is a shining
example Of what an up-to-date drug store
should be. The store employs a corps OF
reliable pharmacists. who have gained an
enviable reputation. locally. for the ac-
curacy with which they compound pre-
scriptions- The soda fountain at this
store is very popular among the lovers
of the good things to be obtained at a
soda fountain and the soda dispensers
are kept busy all the day. E. L. Tarken-
ton and A. Patterson form the company.
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trade-by building suits that stand up
under the wear and tear Of any and all
sorts OF conditions
r.. s. Barnes & Co.
R. s. Barnes & Co. custom tailor1
cater to the man and woman desiring
the latest style OF cut and the best
quality Of cloth Their establishment is
daily thronged with persons of both
sexes who have learned that their de-
sires can be attained here. The firm
also make shirts and underwear to or
der, enjoying a large trade in this
branch OF their business
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Wilson Hardware Company.

Another of the large establishments OF
Wilson is the Wilson Hardware Company.
This company is the successor OF the
George d. Green Hardware Company,
and are large dealers in lime. cement.
sewer pipe, and drain tile. They handle
also. agricultural implements. stoves,
ranges. and sporting goods. as well as a
general line of hardware. S. W. Richard
son is the president: ]. R. Gray. tr., vice
president. and ]. B. Barnes. secretary and
frea siIrer
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every side, Wilson'S residential section
creates feeling Of envy IN the heart
OF the lonely stranger who must. in
town TO town. go
Ideal surroundings such as these are
the hearts desire OF every man. and
mere In Wilson they may be obtained as
the reward for effort and energy ex-
pended in plucking them from the sunny
Southern fields that yield so abundantly
OF cotton and tobacco and where plenty
Of available opportunities awa,: the COM
ing of the thrifty citizen.
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demands OF its owners. The Times 10
published BY the p. d. Gold Publishing
company and edited by John Gold. A
semi-weekly edition IL also published.
lions Landmark, a religious publica-
ton. Is also issued at this plant, under
the same ownership. This publication en-
joys large and growing circulation In
virginia, North and South Carolina. and
Georgia
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The uffin-High Company.

Heavy and fancy groceries are handled
by the Ruffin-High Company. They also
deal largely in Winchester and L. VI. C.
loaded shells and cartridges, as we'll as
guns, pistols, and Buckeye incubators.
The Rufin-High Company Is the trading
place of many Of Wilson's fastidious
grocery buyers, the firm enjoying the
confidence of the entire community.
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Alphin & Thompson.

These gentlemen are plumbing. heating
and gas fitting contractors, their handi-
work being part Of nearly every homo
in Wilson They are now doing as a firm,
electrical work. the electrical shop form
erly conducted by J. W. W. Thompson
being merged with the present business.
Their work is guaranteed, as is the work
of every man proficient in his duties.
They are also making a speciality of re-
pair work.
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Wilson'S New Hotel
Is Second to None

The city on the highway of travel and
trade that possesses a bright, clean
modern hotel Is indeed fortunate. The
commercial traveller needs must, in pur-
suit Of business, stop at towns designated
by his firm, whether he particularly likes
the hotel accommodations or not, but
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Hinant Cycle Company.

The Hinant Cycle Company Is one of
the big, busy establishments of Wilson.
Every other man and boy in the commu-
nifty rides a bicycle or motorcycle. and
this company sells IS per cent Of the two
wheeled buses sold. 1t is not TO be
wondered at that they do when IL is
known that they handle the following
we'll known makes: Motorcycles-Indian.
Continued on Page Fourteen.
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G. r.. Saleeby.

Ice cream made by Saleeby invariably
brings forth the exclamation, "Oh. my;
how good" That's because Saleeby
knows how to make Ice cream. Mr.
Saleeby's product is always the first
chosen at all parties and social func-
tons held in the city and surrounding
country. Such will probably always be
the case, as his patrons say he is
making it better each time they buy 1t.
Mr.. Saleeby Is also a candy manufac-
turer and dealer in domestic and foreign
fruits and vegetables
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What is probably the foremost retail
grocery establishment of Wilson. from the
standpoint Of carrying a complete line Of
groceries and being the largest, cleanest
and best appointed. is the Barnes-Graves
Grocery Company. This store carries and
makes a speciality of fancy groceries,
their stock of delicacies being second to
none in the State. The establishment Is
a credit 10 the city.
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ties. Mr.. Brown is the secretary OF the
Chamber of Commerce and served the
city in the capacity Of Auditor In highly
creditable manner. but is best known as
district agent for the Fidelity Mutual Life
Insurance Company, Of Philadelphia, one
of the big. financially strong. and trust
worthy insurance companies of the Unit
ed States. Mr.. Brown Is one of the men
hatfreely gave his services to the work
of gathering the statistics for this article.
offering his aid voluntarily and unhesi-
tatingly. He IL an apt. general. all-around
worker for the city. and deserves the
esteem of his townsmen.
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Young's Store.

Young's store is one Of those infre-
quent establishments where only one
price prevails. there being no favorltes
among the trade to secure merchandise
at lower price than the next custo-
mer. Another commendabIe feature of
the store is that II you are not satisfied
with your purchase and make known
the fact. your money Is instantly re-
funded. Young's stors is deseryedIy
popular In Wilson.
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tivators, disk harrows, stalk cutters
euano sewers, roof paint. wire fence.
oarbed wire, grain drills. cole planters,
tobacco trucks. paroid roofing, and gal
Vanzed roofing. and a thousand other
articles too numerous to mention The
offcers are: J. c. Hadley. president: w
A Peacock, vice president: and W. S.
Hartss. secretary and treasurer. The
hrm has been established for more than
thirty years.
Oettinger's.
The firm of J. & D. Oettinger, better
known throughout the eastern part Of
the State as "Oettinger's, the Depend
able Store" is the oldest established
business concern in Wilson. Forty Years
of catering to the wants OF this com
munity has put this store in the yery
front rank Of Eastern Carolina DEPART
ment stores. Dealing with the best trade
throughout this section, and handling
only goods which they guarantee de-
pendabler this store has seen a steady
and continuous growth, which bids fair
to continue with each succeeding year
C. N. Nurney.
When the wintry winds are blowing
and the big fireplace is glowing, YOU
can bet that c. N. Nurney furnished the
fuel. Mr.. Nurney is one of the leading
fuel dealers of Wilson, handling, besides
coal and wood. shingles and laths. Mr..
Nurney is one Of those dealers that can
be relied upon to furnish the amount of
fuel that the bill calls fora reputation
that has enabled him to build up a
splendid patronage.
Dempsey Bullock.
Dempsey Bullock Is one of the pioneer
of Wilson. During the many
years spent in serving the people of his |
town with the best quality of merchan- |
iise at the minimum charge, Mr.. Bull
ock has succeeded in surrounding him.
self with clientele OF friends and |
patrons that grows larger and stancher
IS the years roll on. Mr. Bullock IL
Known as 'the king of low prices" and
sndeavors at all times to live up to the
;obriquet.
Doane Herring.
When Doane Herring fills a prescrip-
ion for you, you can depend upon II
,eing Just what the doctor ordered"
fhile Mr.. Herring's store is not quite
% pretentious as some of the other drug
Establishments of Wilson, his volume Of
rade is equally as heavy because of the
act that his stock of Ingredients for
descriptions Is unusually complete Be-
levtng that he holds a human life in
he balance. Mr.. Herring states that the
ompounding Of prescriptions Is seri.
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burlington & Moore.

Located in the new Briggs Hotel.
where the class OF trade they get is of
the city trained variety. a class Of
trade that knows just what II wants
and insists upon having It. the firm of
burlington & Moore Is one that is in
every way qualified TO handle these par
ucuiar people who are accustomed to
trading in the big stores of large towns
The travelling gentlemen stopping at the
Briggs all speak highly of the service
rendered at the hotel pharmacy, which
Is mighty strong Endorsement, espe-
cially II you are acquainted with the
of the profession.
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Lewis ID. Gfddens.

Because the help in the cotton seed
mills was careless and could not be de-
pended on TO cook the seed for the exact
number of minutes allotted for that pur-
pose Lewis ID. Giddens. a matchmaker Of
wilson. learning the plight of the en-
ployers, came TO their rescue by invent
Ing an alarm clock that would awaken
the shiftless employees from their Iethargy
by sounding an alarm at the expirat ton
OF given number Of minutes.
Mr.. Giddens' invention Is one that can
De set TO give an alarm at any number
OF minutes after the seed is set TO
cook and has been the means of saving
a good many dollars for the mill owners
as well as improving the results.
When an alarm is given, say at the
expiration OF sixteen minutes. the clock
automatically resets itself to alarm again
IN the same period of time, thus illus
tratng ITS value to many institutions
where a signal is required at stated in
tervals. An illustration OF the invention
is presented on these pages and full in
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MADE IN WILSON.

number Of high-class schools with which
this vicinity abounds. Prospective resi-
deEts of Wilson need entertain no fear
on this score.
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Home Surrounding
Charm of Wilson

Continued from Page Twelve.
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Joseph ISenr.

Feminine headgear Of the better kind
and latest style is what brings the
gentler sex to the establishment of
Joseph Isear. Mr.. Isear also handles
ladies' and gentlemen's furnishings, but
it is his art as a miiliner that has made
linn one OF Wilson's prosperous mer-
chants Some very handsome and stylish
millinery is shown at the various sea-
sons of the year.
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Tomlinson 4 Co.

Tomlinson & Co., Incorporated. is one
OF the largest. Il not the largest. general
merchandise stores in Wilson. The cor
poration occupies two large buildings
one fronting on Barnes Street and the
other on Tarboro Street. This firm deals
largely in cotton and fertilizers, and is
one of the city's strongest firms finan-.
cially. having a paid-up capital of s75,-
900. L. s. Tomlinson Is the president:
X. H. Watson, vice president; and n.
l. Finch, secretary and treasurer.
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Wilson a Mammoth
Wholesale Center

No city can claim a place Of any i'm
portance that does not have its whole
sale houses. OF these Wilson has its full
share. and many that are of vast in
fuence in the mercantile affairs Of the
State. Wilson's wholesale houses have
been and are potent factors in the up
building and progress of the city. Chief
among these Is the Boykin Grocery Com
pany. This business was established
nearly twenty-five years ago as a retail
and wholesale store. but has been ex-
wholesale for more than fifteen
years. This company occupies one of the
large business blocks Of the city. and
does business throughout the territory
to Wilson. The stock carried
Is enormous and includes everything in
the line Of heavy and fancy groceries.
The Boykin Grocery Company is strictly
4 Wilson institution and the men COM
posing the firm are public-spirited and
stanch supporters OF the city's best
interests.
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H. d. Brown, Insurance.

It is doubtful II. there is In Wilson a
better or more favorably known man than
H. D. Brown. Quiet and unassuming.
pleasant and affable, Mr.. Brown is a
favorite son of Wilson. His sunny dispo-
sition, coupled with his marked business
ability and business integrity. has placed
him deep in the affections OF the WILSON,
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Wilson Live stock Company.

Here is another of the big industries
of Wilson. The Wilson Live Stock Com
pany Is an Incorporated concern. and
capitalized at 100000. They are dealers
in horses. mules. buggies. wagons, har-
ness. &c. Their annual business will az
gregate an enormous sum. and the COM
pany is known the length and breadth
OF the country for their fair dealing.
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w. II. woodard & Co.

. The wholesale grocery house Of W. II.
Woodard & Co. Is another OF the big
firms Of Wilson that is ever ready to
cooperate in matters pertaining TO the
city's welfare The firm is composed Of
VIM. H. Woodard and his two sons. w.
H. and Kirby woodard, natives OF
Wilson County. and loyal to the land
that gave them birth. Their business
was established many years ago as a
retail store, they later deciding to con-
duct II on the wholesale plan exclusive
ly. Their establishment is of large pro-
portions and well stocked with a COM
plete line OF fine groceries. candies. cigars
&c. number Of statesmen represent
them exclusively on the road. and their
territory comprises a wide area in this
section Of the country. The father and
sons are men Of recognized business
ability, and as citizens are held in high
esteem BY all who know them. The
senior Woodard Is very active in the
Chamber OF Commerce.
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William Walls.

Whenever You see a stylishly dressed
young man on the streets of Wilson
one OF those we'll dressed fellows whose
clothes are lust the proper thing and
VINO appears to be completely at ease in
his garments-you can safely bet that
the suit was made by William Walls.
MI Walls is Wilson's leading tailor, and
ossides doing a tremendous business in
the city he enjoys a good trade from all
parts of the State. Mr.. Walls has built
up his present large patronage by giving
close attention to the details of his
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Moody-Carroll Compapy.

The Moody-Carroll Company. Incor-
porated, Is another of Wilson's fine gro
Gerry stores. The gentlemen composing
this firm believe that courtesy is tbs
keynote to business success. and. as a
consequence, the patron at this store.
aside from the high quality of groceries
carried in stock. are served in a man.
ner that makes them feel that their pat
ronage Is appreciated. Deliveries are
made promptly. the delivery system
being an important adjunct to the busi-
ness. The firm is composed Of W. E.
Bats and A. B. Carroll.
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formation can be had by writing the in
ventor at Wilson. Mr.. Giddens' clock
is in use at ali OF the local mills as
well as number at other points. all OF
which. along with the local banks, are
given as references.
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Gus matter with him. and gives this
branch of his business careful and ex-
acting attention. His contention is COR
rect, and his efforts should be rewarded
J. T. Williams 4 Co.
]. T. Williams & Co.. dealers in dry
goods. shoes, and clothing. are among
the old reliable firms OF Wilson, whose
growth has been steady and permanent
for number OF years, because Of the
fact that they have lived up to high
ideals in business-honest goods at hon
est prices.
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Gay brothers,

Starting in business in 1894, occupying
a modest little establishment measuring
29x.5. the Gay Brothers are now pleas
antly situated in commodious quarters,
occupying a space of 75x90. Gay Brothers
are dealers in dry goods. notions cloth
iEs' and shoes. and their aim at all
tmes Is to sell It cheaper" That they
90 Is evidenced by the fact that their
establishment is jammed with purchasers
every hour of the day. It is very likely
that they will be obliged to seek larger
quarters soon, as the present establish
ment is fast becoming too small for
their growing trade.
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Another OF the large wholesale gro
Gerry houses OF Wilson Is the Wilson
Wholesale Company. This firm are job
bers OF everything usually handled by
the large grocery jobbing houses, and is
one OF the progressive. public-spirited
concerns Of the city. Jacob Tominson. the
president of the company, is one OF the
live, wideawake men of the community,
being an ardent rooter for his home in
dustries and always first among those
who give time and money to promote
the towns interests. ]. T. Peele Is the
secretary Of the company and an ad-
mirable business man.
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Carolina steam Laundry.


Wilson can boast a steam laundry that
Is second to none In the State. This
plant is completely equipped to handle
every class Of laundry and turn 1t out in
first-class shape on short notice. The
Bishop brothers. who own the plant. while
young men. are thoroughly experienced in
their chosen profession. and each OF the
proprietors personally supervises some
branch Of the work. They also make a
speciality OF steam and French cleaning
as well as steam pressing. They employ
a prompt and efficient delivery system
and are constantly adding every modern
invention that will keep their laundry In
the front rank Of the similar institutions
Of the country.
Wilson Transfer Company.
The writer, speaking from personal ex-
perience, can vouch for the efficiency Of
the Wilson Transfer Company. Conduct
ed by H. Nick. Wainwright, the Wilson
Transfer Company is sufficiently equipped
to and does give highly satisfactory ser
vice at a nominal charge. The company
handles every branch OF work that usual
ly falls to a concern Of its kind. The
employees are both polite and careful, a
combination that is rare indeed