The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-23

ity goods. Through careful and er-
per1enced buying. buying in large
Quantities and in the best markets and
other advantages the trade is given
the dement, of best quality goods
cheaper than the same goods may be
oousn. IN larger cities and in exclu-
sive stores.
The stocks in the various depart-
ments of this store are in charge of
experienced and courteous clerks who
know and understand the wants Of
tnelr customers. The firm sells har-
Vestlng machinery, fran implements.
engines and saw mills, wagons and
buggies. standard fertilizers. farmers
supplies dry goods, millinery, cloth
lhg' shoes, groceries, queensware.
hardware.
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one OF the frst things the Peoples
National bank of Rocky Mount had
to deal with after it was reorganized
was the panic of 1907. Though the
! institution WAS young and the strain
OF carrying the big tobacco crop was
heaVy there was no faltering in the
payment Of all calls in cash Bank
script used most everywhere during
that trying time was a curiosity in
Rocky Mount. The Peoples National
came through like a creased pig. and
though the years following were try
ing the resources and strength of this
young institution grew amazingly. 1t
Is now financial Gibraltar in the
community. 1t is as progressive as
banking safety will permit and con-
servative enough to hold the COM
piete confidence Of the people. It's
steady increase In assets from $64-
sS2S5 in 1907 to $233,95s62 on Feb
ruary 4th this year tells the story of
It's strength and it's permanency, 1t
has over $157.00 In deposits.
A large part Of this is the deposits
OF farmers of Franklin county whose
patronage is valued highly by the Of
ncers OF the bank. The bank has paid
TO It's stockholders in dividends more
than 1880 since ii began business six
years ago The institution is housed
in handsome building, which is ade-
quately equipped with all modern an
planes for the conduct of a safe and
expeditions banking business Four
per cent Is paid on certificates of de-
post The officers of the bank are:
N. L. Angle, president; L. w. Ander-
son. vice-president; c. j. Shoaf, vice.
president. and G. j. Davis, cashier.
Hotel is Credit to, Town.
The new Hotel Rocky Mount is a
distinct credit to the town, and this
section of the State. Its new, neat
as pin, large and roomy and has
S'SAy hAoNSIh SCiNSHISHCe, l0CluQInK
running cold and hot water and tele-
phones in every room. 1t stands on
a hill overlooking the town and Ia sur
rounded by beautiful lawns. MaRnifI-
cent oaks add stateiiness and a feel
ing of comfort to the SURROUNDINGS
In corner OF the lawn under spread
ing oaks and tasty summer pavilion
Is one OF the finest magnesia springs
In the country. About q mile away Is
the famous Lithia- Magnesia Springs
whoe pure and wholesome waters are
shipped in large quantities to hundreds
OF eager consumers In this and ad-
Joining States. These pure, healthful
waters are supplied free to the guests
OF the hotel.
preciated with enthusiasm by the
travelling men who have discovered It.
The table Is In keeping with the am
bilious management. All the substan-
tails and the delicacies OF the market
are provided. The service is all that
could be desired. free buss meets
every train, and b. s. Robertson. the
proprietor, lie untiring in his efforts
to make every guest comfortable. He
Is a young man Of market energy
and 1t IL no surprise that his house
is winning distinct favor not only with
the travelling public. but which people
who seek an ideal place to spend a few
OF the hot summer weeks.
The hills and surrounding noun
tains. the magnificent atmosphere, the
excellent people, the pure water and
many other features combine to make
this one Of the most ideal summer
resting places In Western Virginia The
merits Of the locality and the accom-
modations to be had are only to be
known to be appreciated.
The rates at the hotel are surpris-
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surprises that await the visitor. Many
people seeking health and q season OF
rest have already discovered this ideal
spot and its many peculiar advantages.
Many more will make the discovery
when these things get noised about.