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Labor and Capital
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A GLAD NEW
;Vp A'T) j Whitlock'sj is, and the 4 handsome lines confectioneries, country produce, etc!, j Mr. Loughrah also handles -the finest
make the most of our vast
- . i a:
esources, commerce, uomesuu
nnd foreign, should be un tram
meled !by discriminating laws
and class combinations and
class legislation. Class legisla
tion hds given rise to class com
binations of capital and class
labor Organizations, till it is to
be questioned whether this be
' the home of the free and the
land of the brave." To be free
is to be able to do right, and to
be brave is to dare to do the
right under all conditions. Is it
rierhi for labor to have and en-
joy the full fruits of what it has
I wrought ? If so, it is right for
? capital, tlie representative oi
I accumulative labor, to have its
i just
and
ASHEVIXLE'S
NESS
LEADING
HOUSES.
BUSI-
Promineiit Industrial Enterprises-
Our Local Institutions, Social
and . Otherwise An Era "of
Increased Prosperity Just
Ahead A Brief Re- .
: j. flex, Etc.
1 It is with no small degree of pride and
satisfaction that The Democrat to-day
presents to the, people ofj Asheville the
following reflex, though' crude it may
be, of the business growth and industrial
development of tlie city during the past
year, and a mention of the firms and in- one fully abreast of the times. The head
dividuals who have "been to a greater or 0f the establishment is Mayor Chas. D.
esser extent directly the cause of this in- Blanton, and the line of goods carried in
creased prosperity and importance as! a stock comprises clothing, gents furnish
commercial center of the '-City Among ings, fine shoes, hats, etc. Blanton &
of dry goods, dress goods, I clothing and
gents furnishing goods on display at his
stores in the Eagle block are . sufficiently
attractive in quality, cjuantity and price
to keep Ris large force of clever salesmen
constantly employed jm- waiting upon
the throng of customers that flock to his
place. Mri Whitlock is one of our lead
ing merchants and fully merit the suc
cess that has attended his enterprises
since first he cast his jot with the people boots, shoes, hats, woodenware, tinware,
His fine cus
feature and
men in the
State wear clothes of Whitlpck's make.
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C. D. BLANTON & CO.
at It bouth Mam street, is lanrely pa- cigars and chewing tobaccos, in connec-
tronized by the Ashevillians. i He han- tion with his stock of liquors, which will
dies a superior class of goods, which he be sold at "McGinty prices" during the
sells at I marked down nrices.- Get his holidays.. ' . . ! !.! !
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quotations On articles you wish to pur
chase. ' j .' , H;.
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. 1 Z. G. LIXDSEY & SONS;
At 05 South Main street, deal extensive
ly in sreneral merchandise, their prinei-
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pal lines being! dry goods, dress good
of Asheville and the'VTest.
torn clothing is a special
raanv of ihe best dressed;
i i
large assortment of cigars, tobaccos and
smokers supplies also in stock.
j IbOSTIC, RI.AMOS CO.
Another prominent and well-knoAvn
real estate agency in Asheville is that of
the abdve named firm, located at 11
South fMain street (Bostic Bros. &
the late C. Cowan, has made ample prep- Wright? 'store). This concern deals ex
aration to supply. all the demand upon tensivefe in city and country real estate,
him for Xew Year presents m hi? i line, buys ana sells options and do a sreneral
His store at 27 Patton avenue, is a verit- re;al estte broker's business. See Bos-
able palace in which elegant solid gold tic, Bianton & C o. s list of lands f6r sale
and silver watches, diamonds, bracelets, before jou finally conclude to purchase.
BKX H. COSBY.
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This well-known, jeweler, successor o
and 'staple groceries. This.is one of the
new firms receritlv organized! in Ashe
ville, and one that has met with much dies jewelry abound. lit j- silver goods ,Fre,
rings, chains, buttons, scarf pins and la-
I '
Life
PULXIAM & CO.,
and Accident
Insurance
success! since it; began business. They his lines embrace all the
invite the j public to jcail anc see them ful and ornamental, of the season. Solid
novelties) use- Agentsat the National Bank of Ashe-
villP S
l Main street, will write vour
This is a comparatively new firm, but when infant of anything in their linea
l i NELSON BROS., j
Grocers, and dealers in country produce
ask their friends and the public general-
rervvard. Both to establisn
enforce the right, and to
restraiii and punish the wrong,
? requires the government of law;
I and the cause and source of law
is found in facts from which
proceed rights and wrongs, fit
is right for a nation to provide
for the payment of the national
debt and for the- national ex
penses, The debt should be
i honestly contracted for legiti
mate inurnoses, and the ex-
pences should be in the bounds
of economy, not extravagant.
v When 1 these are provided for
f then it is absolutely wrong for
a nation to collect money , either
directly or indirectly, from its
I citizens. The objects of law
and tlie functions of all good
f government is to protect alike
I all its 1 citizens in life, liberty
and property. When it takes
more money , by whatever meth
od. Ithan is necessarv to meet
the demands upon its treasurv,
then the surplus represents so
much robbery, under the sane
tion of - law, taken by the gov
emmenx. m violation i oi xne
rights of property. i 1
! Could any government be just
to its citizens that would thus
rob them of their earnings, be
that government despotic, mon
. archial or republican in form ?
What is the difference ? In the
republic the citizens are robbed
by laws enacted and kept in
force by their chosen agents.
Does such a republic exist any
where in this age of Christian
. civilization ? Let every Ameri
can! citizen blush as the records
of the United States are an-
nually made up. $57,470,129.59
surplus last fiscal year so says
- President Harrison m nis rece.ni
message to Congress. Read it !
iAll working men and those who
have their capital in farms and
productive industries, should
read President Harrison's nies-
- sage, aiul then read President
Cleveland's messages, then read
back for twenty years and then
come forward," carefully over-
; hauling the financial records of
our j country, then honestly
answer the question : " Why is
it that money is scarce, and
both wages and products are
. lmv .and taxes are hisrh, and
A " -
. that money demands
' rate of interest
The market value of property
" is depreciated as well as wages
by ithe continual siirinkage m
the volume of I money in actual
, circulation. . In 18G7, when we
' had $52 per capita in nioiiey in
circulation in the United States,
wages were good and prices for
the products ot labor were cor
respondinc.lv high, and trade
was active, Kow we have less
than 815 per capita in circula
tion, and every farmer, me
chanic and wage earner knows
how hard it is to provide for
himself and dependent ones the
necessaries of life. ;l I
With silver virtually demone
tized, an unfair national bank
ing system, and a political par
he Hills," by reason of ! their
push and perseverance in all
to make
great.
Never before in the history
ville has its outlook been
ly t0 call at their store on Pine street.
examine their stock, get their prices, and ear gift for lady or gentleman friend at
silver andiplated goods j of all ( weights policy lor any amount in the leading
and grades, designs and prices are to be companies of the world. They represent
found in this branch of his stock, and a only;relJable and old established , lines of
person will indeed be hard to please if assurance
he or she -fails .to find a suitable Xew
award them a liberal
Xfiev are youngi men, reliable, acfommo-
share of patronage.
of A she-
progress, Co. occupy the handsome store at 61
hat tends Pattnn avpnne' The interior! is finelv
a fitr nmanprmK. powerful and Aonnmi&A ami t.h shplvp and tables are dating and anxious to please those who
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filled with one of the most attractive favdr them with orders
stocks of ready-made clothing ever shown the bon JMAHCiie
brighter than in Asheville. Custom clothing is also a - 0ne of e m03t attractive stocks of
at the present, and the rainbow of prohi- feature with this firm, and the patronage white-dresk and fancy goods, ladies and snapely, rtls"c
ise illukines its future with1 dazzling enjoyed by Blanton & Co. is most satis- children's Jfurnishings, art j embroideries Stepping inside the
brilliance and beauty, j Our prosperity factory indeed.
is increasing ten-fold : our
Col. TV R. Young and and novelties in tbe city, is that now
Cosby's.
j ,f. S. GRANT, PH. G.
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Swinging out from the pretty little
brick store at 24 South Mam. street, is a
handsome blue and I gold sign upon
which the legend, "Grant's Pharmacy,"
in shapely, artistic lettering j appears.
doorway you will
find the genial and clever proprietor,
w. o. WOLFE.
for fine marble work, tombstones,
slabs, statuary, etc., W. O. Wolfe, south
east court square, is the man you want
to see. 'His stock is large, well assorted,
and the 'prices are cheap. All the latest
designs may be found at his works.
J. II. WOODY,
Proprietor of the Asheyille'Carriage and
Machiot Shops, 21-25 "Willow street.
Buggies, carriages, wagons, etc., of all
internal Se- Cpt. Heiry If. BroWn are b4, and haa'ds Aely displayed at the Bon Marche James S. Grant, Ph. G., t graduate of the grades and pnees. Repa r work done m
velonment cannot iibe approximated, nor are clever, 'accommodating and efficient, on jSoufh jMaiii street, presided: over by
can our destiny be imagined, j Our peo- A warm welcome greets the customer llr bol. l.ipmsky ;and Miss saran jiiick
pie are happy and contented ; they are; in t 3t Patton avenue!
no financial straits; tney nave pieniy j jameh y. sawyer
to eat, wear and drink, and their homes
The proprietors of
the Bon Marche are
too well and favorably known to the
are sanctified by the true spirit of love business in Asheville is Capt Jame9 P
and happiness. United and as one man Sawver. 1 For many, years he has been
the people of Asheville are working for one Of the recognized leaders in commer
the advancement of their beautiful city cial circles and as equally prominent in
and the; promotion of its every interest, public affairs. . His methods and manner
They ate not boorhers npr are they spas- Qf conducting business have secured for
modic laborers, but strong and firm with his establishment a large and remunera-
a determination to carry out their no
to in Buncombe and adjoining; counties
make Asheville that which by right she His pretty store at 15 Patton avenue is
should be one ! among the! foremost crowded with a select stock of clothing,
cities of our fair and lovely Southland, gents furnishings, fine shoes, hats, un
In this effort they: will succeed, and the derwear, etc., all of which are (offered to
full fruition of their labors is not afar the people at very! reasonable figures
off if w'e read the signs aright. They I The Captain is anxious to please his pat-
One of tthe pioneers in the mercantile- ladies of Asheville to require an mtro
duetioh at tne hands of The Democrat,
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, be
hind a counter that is filled with hand
some goods, purchased expressly for the
holiday trade. And j such goods they
are! One must see them to fully appre
ciate their beauty. Elegant cut! glass
the bet manner. Prices moderate.
Horselioeing by expert workmen. AH
work arnaranteed. i
Inj Italian and American marble, gran
ite, etc.this gentleman has a large and
select assortment at his yards (Alliance
S Is. t i . a i r . . L -
. , . , 5 it.1 - wxrcn luxe rsnuu ntrjuut;. i jii uiut-ii l.
i. .' .t AT .WIlTPn" IT. TRH UTHS I TPK' V S .1.11- nur- r s '
! : 'L'. t I tombstones, urns, vases, statuary, etc., of
1 . , i !t " i : . : : :L oaSP9. fine nerfumerv'sdan. and a thous- lfle WF resigns m augraues ami ai au
counters ana sneives at tne preuy siore - . - nrU Av he found here in orofnsiol.
A com
butwe cannot refrain from calling their toilet sets and perfumery bottles, some
attention to the j very superior
goods
that adorn the show wi
the Boh Marche. Polite and ef
ficient salesmen and salesladies will take
pleasure in showing you whatever arti
cle you may desire to see.
asheville!
In dry goods,
that, bears the Prettv French name.: in
mHn(r vm,r nnrrhases don't forsret to haven't the space to enumerate
tie tive patronage, not only in the city, but call m ana iook at tne wares ouereu ior 'i, - bfeers. litiuors, etc., at 9 South Main st.
HAMPTON & FEATHEKSTON. i
This firm deals exclusively in fine ales,
brushes of every variety; mineral waters Tlhei.r 8f cti large and well assorted,
from every famous spring in America ami 11 y?u W1SU lu P"'
fact that
are in earnest; thy are
and determined. M
Theyjknow the truth of the
the eyes of all America rare fixed upon
Asheville and Western North Carolina,
and they also know that thousands are
longing! to make
active, vigilant rons!, and his salesmen are polite and at
tentive to those who favor hem with
their patronage. j f j
: GRAVES .& TIT RASH,
Successors to M. Levy, at 19 South
Main street, are also extensive dealers
etc.V a splendid
may be- found
and Europe, surgical appliances, fine lYc" T B -
UlgalS, SUtuiiiug auu iic w xxitj tuuauj,
etc.'; is found
Asheville ' Foundry
8 Buttrick street!
DRV GOODS HOUSE
dress ffoods. hats. shoe.
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m T II IlllCtM LllaL &U.1L LUC liillC. : T 1 c 1 1.11 UUL hi .it
assortmeni m eacn line - . . - . . . . . . i . &w jiat c j atlA m:na ; pnnpa -ahftfti
for the blue and gold sign in your rounds I kT" 6 ! . : '
ing, larmmg macninery, eiu., msuuiau
at Grant's Pharmacy at propiietor of the
lit the times. Watch out and Machine Shops,
at the Asheville Dry
Go6ds House, 17 North Main street. Mr
J. O. Howell, well known in Asheville
business circles, ;is the clever manager,
and will be delighted to have you step-
in, look through bis stock and learn his
excellent grist
tjieir abode with us and in dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, hats,- pricesj His goods j have but recently
become of us. Then! to make this city gents' furnishings, etc. Their stock is been purcnaseii, mosi oi mein umuu ms.
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Bbout town to-day. j r
ARTHUIi M. FIELD.
! The show windows at 18 South
street will catch your eye to-day. Those
diamond !rm?8 are oeauties. ana no : t
mistake:' Step inside and you will find the exclusive agent for Western North
all the latest novelties in the jewelry
tured and repaired. An
3Iain 3 s0 ran in connectin witn tuis
establishment:
THE ASHEVILLE COAL CO.
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the Mecca to which interested pilgrims & new and well selected. The prices, personal supervision, ana he is prepared
from every quarter of the Union shall t0o are marked down and their trade to quote prices with any house in the
fPYc same lines m tne cny. rui tne Asuevuie
I ii i ii Liiuii iav.v-o iiv4 m&s mil tavu i c 1 1 uunui. vv i' v- i "
the
a 1112:11
steps is la labor delightfully pleasant Xo
perforni. .j .1 J
Our woods and j minerals and fertile
valleys invite the capitalist and the home
seeker ; our glorious climate and health
restoring atmosphere invites the sick
and offers to them renewed health and
happiness. For thejtourist and pleasure-
seeker no section on earth offers more
diversitiel or splendid attractions than
Asheville and its surroundings. Our
waters teem with rish; our woods and
fbrests jare over-run with game, dur
landscapes are the most magnificent on
the continent and otir railway facilities
are unsurpassed. Our hotels are une
qualed iin management and appoint
ments, 4nd our better class of boarding
houses Are' veritable homes. We invite
the world to visit Asheville with-
out limit or restriction. Once they
are here we will have them always. They
will cast their lot ind fortune, with us;
build permanent homes and that which
is our interest will become their interest,
and unlimited progress and prosperity
full grciwth and- perfect development
will alike be our portion.
During the year that has now reached
its end extensive and important indus
trial enterprises have been inaugurated
both in city and county, which augur
well for the immediate development of
our variWl and valuable' resources not
firm Dry Goods ; House down on your list of
New Year visits.) j
HERSING .& WEAVER, '
Exclusive dealers in fine shoes, hats, etc.,
months, j Both members: of
have had long experience in the mercan
tile business and both know exactly the
class of iroods the people want. Mr.
E. L. Brown, for many years connected display. an elegant line of wares at their
Aofoh ,ahmnr.t rt I 01"kt .1 ' T1PW ST 1 1 Tc. tJ& I -L aUUU QAl LtC 'itii r
jwumj-, 1 ' 1
dfen's I footwear in all styles, 'grades and
s prices, adorn their shelves and windows, P
S while as to fine! hats, in all the latest Y
and boys, there is no
been a long-es-
tablished firm in Asheville, and tke lib
eral patronage lit receives testifies to its
popularity among the people.;
THE RACKET STORE.
i - ! -m m 1 - t 1
Sawver, is with the above named firm youths', boys , lames , raises "u um
and will take pleasure in waiting upon
bis 1 old i friends and customers, this
firm also; carries a large line of ladies
and gents' fine shoes, also dress goods, shapes, tor men
rt i- x r i -.1 ! - i end to them. This "has
FITZFATRICK BROS. & IIORERTSON,
Dealers in paints, oils, leads, wajl papers,
upholstering goods, etc., may) be found-
at 80 North Main street with an unus
ually large stock in all branches of their
business, i They do the best j work and
the most! of it, in the city,! and The
Democrat advises its readers to call on
Fit 7.p at rick Bros. k Bobertson for all
work in their line. ! ! !
. ;j! 2s. morgan & co.,
The veteran booksellers,1 stationers, toy
dealers, etc., in the. Barnard block, are
literally over-run with New Year goods.
Some of : their novelties I in New Year
books cards and plush goods: are the
handsomest in the city, and our friends
and readers would do well to examine
stock and prices at Morgan's before pur
chasing elsewhere. I S
S. R. KEPLER. i I
her of the grocery business in
line ; fine gold and silver watches, brace
lets, chains, and charms ; gold headed
canes and umbrellas ; handsome sleeve
buttons, in all styles and at low. prices ;
lace, shawl and scarf pis ; diamond ear
rings and breast-pins, fn silver you will
find anything you may wish, from a solid
tea set down to a collar button ; all war
ranted to be as represented. Optical
foods in profusion are also to be found
at Field's and if you are looking .for a
present for sAveetheart, relative or f riend,
ou will be pretty apt to; find something
that will suit your taste and pocket at 18
South Main street, j j ;j ' )
! CORTLAND; BROS.,
Beal estate brokers! and investment
agents, Harkins. Block (iipstairs), Patton
avenue, offer .superior I indiiceaaents to
. i ! , '-.f A caoitalists and investors in Western
There is not a man, woman or chad ,cjPUd11; T . . . ...
... 4 ,:.4,i-i.U Koo nftu North Carolina real estate.. They will
Carolina for the best anthracite coal,
which i sold;, in wholesale and retail
lots. Jfllico coal is also handled by the
firm in large quantities and at reduoed
Their telephone number is 36,
pu are in need of fuel give them
in Asheville who has not heard of the
" Backet Store," of Geo. T. Jones & Co.,
in the Johnston: building on South Main
street. The success of this establish
ment has been phenomenal from the
start. So rapidly has its business in-
be glad to; furnish information concern
ing the resources of this section, and
The Democrat takes 'pleasure in com
mending the firm to the public. ;
, "the JJOXAKZA,"
Prank TiOUjrhran. proprietor, J. A. Mar-
uu Uuardt manager, '43 South Main street,
mpnt of its proprietors and their belief quirui, a , : ,
in the liberal use of printers jink, that it
ty j in power
whose tenets
might before
at Washington
and history ( is
right, what must
he
done, and how shall we do it.
To I Cmdin ued.
The fa
simply alone in Asheville and Buncombe Asheville1 is Mr. Si R. Kepler, whose
but throughout thej entire section of our handsome glass front store at 53 South
beloved: State. ! Main street, is filled to overflowing with tures
MHU hf various kinds and factories! of nf thp ht selected and assorted lv pretty and j comprise
t . L v i i . I . . I . n;a 'Ponnlo lrrVin f around for
greater or lesser importance nave ueen stocks of hne groceries m j me city. aucmC. i7 1
erected and are now in active and sue- Every line is thoroughly complete, and New Year presents would do well to re-
ortiniA -hA iW fa o-namntppfl to be member the ' Racket, ana pay Mr.
now ranks among the leading commer
cial houses in the city. "Racket price's"
catch the people, and the lines that Mr.
Jones carries in stock embrace, almost
everything known to the trade. Dry
goods,1 dress : goods, clothing, boots,
shoes, hats, caps, tinware, woodenware
hardware, gents' furnishings, ladies fur
nishings, trunks, valises, fancy goocls
and novelties are among his leading fea-
His ew Year goods are unusual
all
carries a large stock of fine imported, and
domestic whiskies, brandies, wines, li
quors, etc., for medicinal and household
purposes. Xbese liquors are, pure and
reliable, and if you intend purchasing it
will be well to examine stock and prices
at the "Bonanza.'.' A large line of fine
imported and domestic cigars and tobac
cos always in stock. j
JENKS & JE'KSi
These gentlemen are J new comers to
prices.
and if v
a 'trial.
THE HOTELS.
Of course you will want a good dinner
to-niorrpw, ana mere is no ueuer piace
to find i than at the Battery Park, J. B.
Steele, fmanager; or the Swannanoa,
Rawls Bros.vproprietors; or the Grand
Centra! Jkept by S. R. Chedester Son; .
of at the Hickory Ihh, Frank Loughran '
proprietor, Hickory, N. C ; or at Forest
Ilijl Park hotel, J. B. Harrington propri-.
etojr, Sditli.Main street. i ' .;
. I V. X. CARRIKOTOX,
Wholesale and retnil dealer in hard and
soft coal hav, grain, bran, shorts and
the bestjjellico coal, 8 Court Square, in
vites your attention to his extensive
stock.:. His prices are cheap, and you
could liQt do better. than give him a call
if you desire to purchase anything in his
line-' " : ' - -
RANKS, ETC.
The Rational Bank of Asheville, D. C.
"VVaddell, president; AV. W. Barnard,
vicb-prelident; Lawrence Pulliam, cash
ier. Tlfc Western Carolina Bank, Lewis
Maddu president; L. P. McLoud, vice
presideift; J.'E. Rankin, cashier. The
First National Bank, IV. E. Breese.
president, Dr. G. AV. Fletcher, vice-pres
ident, and W. II . Penland, cashier. All
possess juhsurpassed advantages and fa
cilities lU every line of legitimate bank
ing business.
UKIERTAKING AND EMBALMING. -
Jesse R. Starnes, 27 North Main street;
I Dr. Talmaere says of Solomon:
' He had at his command gold
to the value ofj 680,000,000, and
lie had silver to the value of
1029,000,377, lyet Solomon was
not happy." The good doctor
doesn't 'inform1 us why Solonlon
Was not happy;; but one source
of ! his wretchedness probably
was that he had $6,000,000,000
worth of silver, stacked up m his
treasure. Washington Post.t
The Bluff at Long Branch
never was so wrecked as it is
now. Great ocean mouthfuls,
groceriea
a hundred feet
or twenty feet
long and a dozen
wide, have been
chewed out of the bluff, the sea
rail is all down, the summer
houses have half crone or are
tottering on ths edge, of the
land, the iron pier looks as if its
bnrV was broken, and wreckage
of the schooner that recently
went ashore lis scattered all
along the beach.
cessful operation, j i In many instances every article he sells is guaranteed to be
the capital stock of longer established as represented. He has built up a large
enterprises of similar character has been and remunerative trade, not only in
enlarged, capacity doubled or trebled, Asheville, but in the county and section
and the output correspondingly in- during the ten years his establishment
creased Labor is; plentiful and wages has been in existence, and that trade this
in general are higher. Skilled ' labor is year has exceeded in volume that of any
in demand, local industries are forging previous year. Mr. Kepler is wide
ahead, and an era of multiplied prosper- awake, energetic and alive to the want3
ity is at hand. j j and needs of the people, and allows no
The ; commercial importance and opportunity to slip by to supply their
growth of Asheville is best attested oy demands with the pesi groceries, heavy
the many handsome new stores that and fancy, that can be purchased in the
have I recently been erected. Many I of markets. Examine his New Year stock,
these buildings would indeed do credit get his prices, and you will be convinced
to a city five times the size of Asheyille that all we have said concerning Kepler
both in architectural appearance ana in and his goods is true.
the heavy stocks : of various lines of a. c. davis,
goods contained therein: Business has Dealer in heavy and fancy
been i iripTpased in the citv during the citrars and tobacco, at 8 North Court
past year, and only one or two houses Square, is also another veteran in the
have failed or made assignments. This grocery line in this city. Mr. Davis
speaks well for the intelligent and care- keeps a first-class stock, sells at close
ful judgment of our business men, and figures, and enjoys a ,air share of the
we are proud of the record. public patronage. Drop in at Daris' on
But, to-morrow is New Years, and the your rounds, and " if you don't see what
people I naturally j wish to know where you want, ask for it., j
they can secure the best goods for the baird bros.
least money, and where to find what Heavy and fancy groceries, country
they want. In order that they may become produce, etc., are the lines handled by
possessed of this information The Dem- this firm at their store-rooms on North
ocr at regards it a pleasure to issue gra- Main street. Like Mr. Davis this firm
tnitously this extra which will be found carries a first-class stock. They buy for
to contain the name of every business cash, do a cash business, and receive
t,n1ioa it th oitv. exact location and the r ahare of the local trade. Call and
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lines of ; goods carried m stock. see them.
I ' A. WHITLOCK.
Everybody in Asheville knows where I Dealer in
member
Jones a visit
J. M. HEST05,
Asheville and Tiie Demockat is glad-to
the latest welcome them to the Queen City of the Mann, Johnson 6c Co., 23 Patton avenue;
West. They are located at v anu iv j y. Bfown & Son, bouth 31am street.
McAfee block, Patton avenue, and are .'TheS western dressed beef co.
buyers of and dealers in j desirable real will loon move into their handsome
estate, iney msu i.cxcscxxi '"m new bn$fc anu maruie ounuing, corner vi
strong life, accident and hre insurance rN0rth Court Square and College street.
The veteran confectioner and toy dealer, companies. Jenfcs uenks are;ouve This is a new enterprise, and is success
nfl South Main street, is again on hand agents for the celebrated i ' Morris & Ire- fulU conducted by II. T. Collins, presi-
,..on;itVnnf the largest and land burglar and fire-proof sales, and d t. jJ c. Mclntyre, vice-president;
best assorted stocks he has ever handled, desire agents in every town in North Phhlip Mclntyre, superintendent, and J.
Huvler and Whitman's famous candies Carolina. These gentlemen are liv s. West, auditor. The present office
are his special features. These candies wide-awake and progressive ana we and storage rooms of the company are
are the finest manufactured in America wish them that success which such tedt Mclntyre's market, College
and he is having quite a run on mem- quauatauuuo jj j sireei.
i, et awortment of foreign and xatt atkiso w.-, 1 ,
J .mui nhta Pte are also dis- Perhaps the oldest established real es- Pharmacist, 24 Patton avenue,
v?. f tn and fncv tate lirm m Asnevine qr; ebieru your auenuou iu xxUUDV
Lods 'are indeed attractive. See Hes- Carolina is that of Natt Atkinson & Son, store arEthe elegant line of New Year
, t a: : , : To,ioi-rl 1.1a-I- nn I ,ir, t-rrrr opinio a drnrro. medicines.
ton's fine exhibit before you ; maKe your wnose umcC is . UTOTJ V
purchase,
; J. W. SCHABTLE
A nice suit of clothes is just the thing
for a
G. L. MCDONALD, ' I
staple and fancy groceries
invites
"Nnrth Main street. i?-or many years eto. Dfam. feinam is m cuargc uu
Capt. Atkinson has. been steadily at wia bo glad to have you call and exam-
work brinsinsr to tlie attention oi ine nis stocs anu prices.
New Year's gift for yourself or wealthy capitalists, north, south, east
S. BRAFMAK,
a cortip the Tailor, at 43 and west the resources.; and attractions Wholesale. and retail dealer m ciotnmg,
iilCllU aUU k-.VAA v. j t I J i . I i !1i - ,
f
and
o ts"
hundreds of Ford, manager, 10 Patton avenue.
Afain atrpp.t. ' is iust tne man to oi ims
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.va ki,flm n;;n thp latest style, either been most successiui
of domestic or j imported cloths. His people from almost every section of the and see-h m
elAnV i ahp nf ! the largest and most at- Union have been persuaded to come anu
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W
Call
T. C. SMITH & CO.
. . . . ti:'' i I wkniola onH TPtail dealers in drusra
.... In .h Ht. nd hU flu are per- make tbeir iobm moBg our rrr '
- rn 8cha;t.e if it is clo.he8 tou though .hi, gen.lematf. influence ana Oem-cal. . u
want, and you will be suited every time
ij AS. . H. L0U6HBAN.
i ti it tx: riaa anmo i rri crnnns. nainis. una. cit., tivuvv
of the finest farming, mineral and timber block, becupy one of the handsomest
I . .. - m , ', .4J.a i to stotP Vnn are reauested
t ;mrtpd .tnd domestic whis- lands in this section ior, saie, anu u. yuu Siux r . ..
:rrrrr- - -am ,fttft invMt!nr vft Atkinson & to call $nd examine siock ana prices.
kies, Drandies, wines, aios, puxicxa, iuxc w . r o- j ...
beers, eta for I medicinal or household Bon a can. !n j
nf Main FRAKK o'DONBLL,
UCB, t OS. Ai. XiUUgui" '-
and Eagle streets, offers a large and well
assort! stock from which you can make
spWtfnnn His eoods are war
E, F. HINE8,
to C. F. Penniman
TOUt BC1CVI1UU3. I ...... i, . - - -I LSI-
j .. I i i nr;i iimup. I while
ranted pure and 'free from adulteration, maae your urucxux ry - --r-
Successor to C. J. renniman x v,o.y
n-i,- finoi;nnWftf all kinds, on Pulliam street, comes to tne irout xvx
North Main street, offers a largelnd an extensive line of carnages, buggie
well selected stock from which you may wagons ana agncunux
and his prices are very reasonab
i :!! . . . : - - - . , B - - I - - I , f
. J hold whiskeys, brandies,
wines, etc. A
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