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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1913
Page
2
Dr P Waters reports Pageland South Carolina has limited railway access despite growing trade and cotton handling. A proposed Jefferson Pageland Monroe line would double regional business by linking Pageland to major northern routes, boosting mail flow, bank surplus, and a strengthened graded school system with eight month term.
The town presents a thriving scene with broad streets and handsome business houses. New houses rise rapidly as demand outpaces supply. Merchants draw trade from a wide territory. Local industry includes two sale stables, two planing mills, blacksmith shops, and other minor enterprises.
The Pageland Journal, edited by C. M. Tucker, is described as the best appearing and ably edited paper in the county. It is a weekly publication with a growing circulation and a positive influence on public matters.
Bank of Pageland began operations in October 1907 with $10,000 capital and grew with the town. By 1910 capital rose to $15,000 and later to $40,000. regular 5 percent dividends have been paid semi annually. Deposits average $100,000, and the bank owns a handsome building that dominates local financial facilities.
Pageland Mercantile Co began in 1907 and grew into the town’s largest store. The firm started as a corporation with $10,000 capital, later increasing to $25,000 fully paid. Officers include Kt I Blakeney president John A Aratt vice president and T B Watts treasurer and general manager. The brick building houses two departments for groceries hardware and dry goods apparel and millinery staffed by nine clerks. Annual business averages about $70,000 plus cotton handled on its own account, totaling around 2 000 bales plus 600 tons of cotton seed per season.
A long established trading point presents a complete warehouse stocked with standard agricultural machinery and implements. The company emphasizes its trusted fair dealing and broad supply for both farm and household needs, highlighting its importance to the region.
Pageland Beggy and Wagon Company showcases a wide range of carriages buggies wagons and horse furnishings in Chesterfield county The business incorporated in 1910 with 5000 paid capital and is led by B A Askins as president and H W Cresswell as secretary treasurer The brick showroom measures 80 by 80 feet with 13 inch thick walls and houses Hackney Parker and Ellis buggies the Hackney farm wagon and other family vehicles Cresswell brings about 13 years of experience and progressive leadership to the venture
Pageland Realty and Insurance Company organized in April 1911 with 10000 paid in capital. It handles town and farm property and is exclusive agent for the Pageland Land Co. Large sales and rising demand, 10 percent first-year dividend, 25000 in loan negotiations, surplus 2000, stock at 10 percent above par. Insurance department offers life fire accident and health with standard companies. Officers: L. L. Parker president, Blakeney vice president, H. N. Atkins secretary and treasurer.
Pageland Hardware Co. stands as a young town business that has posted notable progress in a specialized retail of one line of goods, marking unusual success for its niche. The article highlights growth, customer demand, and local economic impact stemming from its focused inventory strategy.
Monroe North Carolina reader Mrs Berlind Brown praises Dean's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys and backache. She credits the pills with stopping pains and regulating kidney action after purchasing from English Drug Co. and recommends them to others suffering similar symptoms.
The ad asserts PARISIAN SAGE as a premier hair remedy from Buffalo makers Giroux Mfg Co via English Drag Co, claiming it kills dandruff germs in two weeks and restores hair, with a money back guarantee. The clipping also cites medical touts and a 1913 North Carolina alimony restraining order in a separate court notice.
The hardware company's success is credited to manager L. J. Watford who has led since its 1911 incorporation. With $5,000 capital stock and $12,000 in annual sales, the firm pays a handsome dividend and offers a full shelf and heavy hardware line. It acts as agent for brands including Leland and Moore paints Lewis's white lead Keen Kutter and Copper cutlery. Officers: C. T. Williams president R. P. Scholfield vice president C. L. Wheeler secretary treasurer L. J. Watford manager.
This entry profiles Carolina Supply O a major Pageland mercantile with 106000 in paid in capital. Founded March 1909 it has grown a broad trade area carrying general goods and handling cotton averaging 2000 bales a season. It also farms 100 acres near Pageland and operates warehouses for farm implements and hardware. Officers include M H Dawkins president.
A. Sellers vice-president E Mangum secretary and treasurer A F Punderburk manager lead Seago & Co. The firm operates retail and wholesale without credit to outside firms. Since January 1912 it shows $2004 in annual sales, a strong start for a new store. JM Seago built the business after 7 years in mercantile work here and earlier elsewhere in North Carolina.
Lowell and Knight operate the only Page land store with exclusive stock of furniture. In four years they have become a popular source for variety and fair prices in bedroom suits dining tables rockers chairs mattresses rugs bed springs and other home furnishings. Messrs Hi Sowell and G R Knight own and manage the firm.
Ss WH Laney operates a new plain and fancy grocery store less than a month old. He draws customers from town and surrounding region due to broad acquaintance and a well chosen stock of canned goods. His main interests lie in farming owning two fine farms at Dudley and near Pageland and he previously ran a mercantile business at Dudley for seven years.
F Porter, owner of Syne Cash Store, opened in April 1912 and offers gents furnishings and tailor made clothes made by Wolfsheimer Bros of Baltimore. He has taken over 200 suit orders, reflecting strong local support and trusted service. Porter's five years with L and N R R connection in Pageland helped garner friends who aided the venture.
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