Banks and Bankers in Salem’s Past and Present
A historical survey of Salem banks tracing the transition from First National Bank of Salem to Wachovia National Bank. It covers founding dates, key officers, the 1882 board, and the hands on management by President W A Lemly and Cashier J A Gray, noting daily clerical duties and local leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Wachovia National Bank
First National Bank of Salem
First National of
Wachota National Bank of
Winston
W. F. Bowman
E. Belo
W. A. Lemly Hier
James A. Gray
Messrs. Bowman
Belo
J. R. Vogler
J. W. Hunter
H. F. Bahnson
J. C. Roberts
Kernersville
Bowman
W. A. Lemly
Thun
Janes A. Gray
J.C. Suxton
Eugene E. Gray
Pfohl & Stockton: Winston's Longstanding Merchants
The Winston firm traces its roots to 1865 and traces a lineage to T. C. Pfohl in Salem 1834. E A Pfohl and J H Stockton built a three story brick block at Main and Third in Winston with a large wholesale and retail operation, sales across multiple North Carolina counties and Virginia, and a substantial fruit trade reaching two million pounds annually. The firm maintains long serving clerks, strong customer loyalty, and has added hotel ownership, with continued prospects for growth despite fluctuating fruit prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHS and Stockton
Winston
T.C. Pfohl
Salem
Pfohl Bros
Pfohl& Stockton
E. A. Pfohl
Lin
J. H. Stockton
Rockingham County
Forsyth
Messrs
Pfohl & Stockton
Rockingham
Guilford
Davidson
Davie
Yadkin
Iredell
Surry
Stokes
Wilkes
North Carolina
Henry
Patrick
Carroll
Grayson Counties
Virginia
Stockton
Piedmont Warehouse Under Its Present Management
The Sentinel notes the Piedmont Warehouse and its fortunes in charge, urging a visit during a sale to see piles of leaf and infer prices. The piece speaks in a familiar tone about the firm steering the warehouse and its business, inviting inquiry and offering no formal report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
Owever
Sentinel
Piedmont Warehouse and Baltimore Clothing House Sketch Winston
The Piedmont Warehouse led by Norfleet and Scales expands its tobacco trade serving counties in North Carolina and Virginia with a growing warehouse staff and strong farmer patronage. The Baltimore Clothing House run by M. Stein & Sons built a modern Main Street block and offers fashionable men and boys apparel backed by steady advertising. The Bailey Brothers tobacco factory, moved from Statesville, shows annual output near a million pounds with fifty to sixty workers and a growing South and District of Columbia distribution network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston
Messrs. Bailey
Statesville
Baileys & Dunn
Bailey Bros
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Kentucky
Tennessee
Maryland
North Carolina
Virginia
District of Columbia
Natahala
Old Bob
Ellen Fisher
Planter’s Choice
O. K
Davie County
M. D. Bailey
P. N. Bailey
Bailey
Cordial wishes for prosperity to them and their bank
The passage extends cordial wishes to the individuals and the bank they serve, hoping for utmost prosperity through legitimate and prudent banking practices.
Tobacco Factory Era Begins in Winston 1880
In 1880 the Mesars M. D. j and P. N. Bailey expanded Winston’s tobacco industry by adding a substantial brick factory 50 by 136 feet. The four story front and five story rear building boasted modern systems, engines, boilers, and full equipment, signaling a durable, creditworthy enterprise for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. N. Bailey
Winston
Cata
Tises Well Fixture Endorsed by Winston Salem Citizens
Three years ago Mr. Chas H Tise invented a simple inexpensive well fixture praised as the best water lifting device. More than one hundred in use locally with endorsements from Fries, Brown Rogers Co and others. It is durable safe quick to install and not prone to freezing or decay. Mr Tise seeks buyers and territorial sales partners to expand adoption across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Clinard
PF. M. Bohannon
H. W. Foltz
E. L. Hege
John Sprinkle
Frank Spencer
W. C. Winkler
W. F. Perkins
Winston
Chas. H. Tise
Tise
Winston-Salem
Messrs. Fries
Bitting
First National Bank
Brown, Rogers & Co
J.C. Buxton
I. Allen
Messrs
Cook
Best
Conrad
Virginia
North
Carolina
Georgia
Manufacturer Probed Over Well Fixture Bonanza Sale
A fragment notes a warning that any person engaging in the manufacture or sale of this well fixture will face prompt attention and that a bonanza awaits if properly worked.
OUR OLDEST DRUGGIST IN WINSTON 1874 STORY
The article profiles Dr. Thompson, founder of a prominent Winston drugstore established after 1879 fires, later rebuilt in brick on the Square. A Warren County native and Penn graduate, he served as a surgeon in the Civil War before returning to practice and transitioning to retail. His store offers a vast stock, patent medicines, and a large jobbing trade across seven counties, with emphasis on prescriptions and stylish merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Winston
Warren County
University of Pennsylvania
Army of Northern Virginia
Army
John Ynum
P. A. Thompson
Salem Hotel Promises Home Comfort and Historic Charm
The Salem Hotel in Salem-Winston offers easy lounging piazzas and pleasant surroundings. Owned by Dr. Z Swift who moved from Florida a year ago the hotel features 45 sleeping rooms and a parlor office and is modernized to meet today’s guest needs. Washington is said to have visited the hotel and the staff invites inquiries about rates for next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Washington
Salem-Winston
Dr. Swift
Salem Hotel
Thornton & Co Builds Trade on Oldtown Street
Thornton and Co a new eight month old firm on Oldtown Street in a brick corner building at Oldtown and Fifth markets a general merchandise mix. Managed by Mr Thornton a Washington NC native now resident here the business serves a town and country trade with dry goods notions boots and shoes groceries and related selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldtown Street
Thornton & Co
Thornton
Washington
N.C
Newbern
Oldtown
Visit to Oldtown and Fifth Streets Corner Store
The piece extols Mr Thorn ton as frugal and attentive, inviting farmers and townsfolk to buy supplies cheaply at his store. It notes the store is easy to reach, with Thorn ton acting as his own salesman, promising good results from reader acquaintance and a warm welcome at the corner of Oldtown and Fifth Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Thornton
Oldtown
Fifth Streets
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
Santte
National Hank
Tate Hanks
Kovia National Bank
Esya Bank of the People
Inet
R Ness
Professi
Ture
Gray
Randolph County
Robert Gray
Brown
Third Street
Wachovia Nationa Bank
Fecus & Such
Twin-City
Central Hotel
J. W.dodd
Pfoh Ce Ge
Piedmont Warehouse
Baltimore Clothing House
Winaton
M. W. Norfleet
Norfleet & Vaughn
Norfleet
Caswell County
Scales
Stokes County
H. J. Crute
W. A. Webster
J. M. Jessup
T. Neal
John R. Taylor
Bill
A. C. Strayhorn
Wm. Long Ticket Market
Alexander and Catawba
Patrick, Henry, Carroll and
Grayson
Seville
Durham
Danville
Louisville
Jessup
Narehouse
M. Stein & Sons
M. M. Stein
Baltimore
Mr. Stein
Fee
Main Street
Public Square
Stein
Baily Bros
Winston-Kalem
Items Pease
V. O. Thompson
Taylor’s
Mae Rutorn
Stimaas
Uid Selda
Pretom
Palstahla
Walter A. Taylor
Atlanta
L.&b.s.m.h
Savannah, GA
Music House
South
Renu
Trony
Potomac
Rio Grands
Iisa Tech
Case
Guar
CourLerk
Farigar Pai
Jon Gus
Reid
DR. V. 0. Thompson
North Side
Court House Square
Winston, N. C
Bax
D&c
Manute
Ridlews
Fashion Magazing
the Fashions
Journals of Americ
Riley
Ridley
Fashion Mayas
Edward Ridley & OH
Publisitfelrs
Ke Grand Orchard
Allen Ste
REAL
Kendalus
Spirit of the Times
St. Esgaun
Kendall
Bromtavincx
Ohio
da. B.J. Revo
Enosburgh Falls
ALL Drugu
Resiaberett
Itty Talarns
Wigeresen
Opt
Ate
Yorkshire
Vowlaterel
Bar Perst
Poland
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