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Newspaper
The Monroe Journal
Location
Monroe, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1913
Page
6
Jefferson South Carolina calls for a northern and western rail connection to Monroe North Carolina. Proponents cite agricultural lands, growing population, low freight costs, and strong local business support to justify a large new line and regional development.
Eight years ago a charter was obtained for this institution with incorporators W. B. Chickeney, W. M. Miller and P. M. Welez. The capital was 15000 and the bank has paid a 10 percent annual dividend except the first year. Deposits now range to 100000 with a 5000 surplus, showing strong local trust and growth. The bank houses a Mosler vault and a Laralie safe, in a two story brick building that also contains the U S post office. Directors include Blake, Wengeney, J. W. Miller, J. A. Arant, C. Clark, L. E. Lowry, B. F. Moore, and Hydy Welshon Miller.
The handsome Threatt Brothers store fronts a two story brick block 60 by 106 feet with a basement. The first floor holds groceries dry goods clothing and hats while the upper floor serves as an opera house and town hall. They are large cotton buyers and livestock traders handling about 5000 bales of cotton last year and own a free stable adjacent to the store. Their annual trade nears $100000, built after a devastating fire two years ago and showing progressive enterprise and community spirit.
The Jefferson Cotton Oil Co. is a $25,000 capital industry in Jefferson, led by president G. W. Threatt and secretary treasurer manager J. A. Sossamon. The plant uses 20 to 25 tons of seed daily, employs 25 men, and produces oil, meal, hulks, and waters. Sossamon brings wide experience from Charlotte, Salisbury, Hitlen, and other points, and the business is described as ably managed and prosperous.
For many years Miller and Mille have been key in Jefferson area development. The firm, a leading mercantile establishment, runs a large general merchandise operation with farm supplies wagons harnesses and implements. Last year business neared $120 000 with fertilizer sales about $25 000. J W Miller serves as president of the incorporated company serving Chesterfield County customers.
The Jefferson Drug Co erects a fine building and store furnished by the company, illustrating the progressive spirit of Jefferson’s business community. Incorporated with a $5,000 capital, Fo Om Welsh president and Dr RBP Stiller secretary and treasurer. A tall pressed brick front, large show windows, marble fountain, and polished interior enhance the central town area. Complete stock includes drugs, medicines, toilet articles, toys, and novelties.
Jefferson praises Lowry and Sons for durable home furnishings and a wide display. The store offers bedrooms, dining and center tables, bureaus, chifforieres, and ornamental iron and oak pieces. Undertaking goods, sewing, springs, picture frames, and wall papers are stocked with a focus on quality and value. Manager C. H. Lowry leads the popular shop.
The Retail Hardware Co of Mimougn relocates to a spacious new outlet, boasting an unusually large stock of heavy hardware and a broad range of goods. An exclusive agent for Keen Kutler pocket cutlery Heath and MIL fan palms and other reputable brands, the firm aims to serve a town larger than Jefferson.
The firm, besides their hardware trade, has disposed of all items save a stock of shoes. They now offer these at greatly reduced prices. Management of the sale is by Mr Walter Ogburs, a young man with fine business training and popularity. He is known in Marshville and Pageland from former mercantile connections.
PLA Nicholson and Son runs a leading establishment selling ladies garments and coats, including shoes and tailored wear. John B. Nicholson built a strong state presence with over 500 customers last year, supplying most suits through Monumental Custom Tailors of Baltimore and planning wider territory expansion.
A. B. Johnson and D. H. Mclauchlin promote real estate for auction on February 3 in Chesterfield. Johnson runs a central brick store with dry goods clothing shoes and a thriving general stock. Mclauchlin operates a popular local restaurant and owns town lots and farming lands in the region.
HIRD BROTHERS as a long standing firm with L. L. Bird as managing partner runs a central general store. They have expanded with the town and offer groceries dry goods shoes and other necessities in a well stocked establishment.
Advertisement promotes Hooth's Hyomel as a cure for catarrh croup coughs and colds. Claims germs reside in membranes and air inhalation kills them with a balsamic spray. Mentions price one dollar for the complete outfit with extra bottles at sixty cents. Also includes a comic fortune teller gag about money.
An old cautionary feature extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy against pneumonia and bronchial afflictions, citing Mrs George W Place of Rawsonville VI who says it saved her husband from pneumonia several times. The ad notes price and availability at Engelhards Drug Company.
Blaine Gerber of Saw. Cal. recounts a friend who suffered a severe cold with coughing for a week. She tried a cough remedy sold locally, used it for a week, and recovered. The advertisement claims the product cured similar symptoms.
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