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WASHINGTON DUKE HOTEL The Washington Duke Hotel, lo cated in the heart of the city of 'Dur ham,, is one of the finest hostelries in the state, and compares favorably with the best in the- South. It is under the management of Mr. H. F. Johnson, an experienced man in the hotel business, who for the seven years prior ti> coming tQ Durham was as sociated with two of the leading hotels in North Carolina; the Hotel Char- ? lptte. in Charlotte, and the George Vanderbiit, in Asheville. These, like the Washington Doke/ rank with the best. Mr. Johnson has had the Washing ton Duke under his management for the last two and one-half years, and Fince that time it has firmly estab lished itself in the hotel world. Nam ed after the late Washington Duke, tobacco magnate and philanthropist, v. ho during his life time laid the foun dation for the future prosperity of this entire section, it contains *300 rooms and represents an investment i cf approximately $1,800.000. The ho tel is the latest word in modern equip ment. Every room has a bath and > hower,. and is. tastefully furnished; A - coffee '?hop. a spacious dining room.. together ivlth the barber shop with manicurist . and the clothing. shORjf in i the front part of the hotel, make %he Washington Duke1 a complete little community, in itself, supplying most. cf the needs of the patrons. The traveling public and people from nearby communities have found. <hia hptel to be tvri <'KcnUrn; place, at., which to stav. and Mr. Johnson's gen ial manners' and cordial disposition have won for him a. wide pbpulari'v. He makes it his policy to conduct tfte hotel in siich a manner that the guests will Teel perfectly at home, and i the service rendered lias drawn high ; praise even from the most exacting. Mr. Johnson is a preat lOver of fports, being specially keen on golf nnd fishine. Ho has also- acted '\s *'ini nf ntlil^r r-vpr>*c ^ njiirp University and t^he Oniversitv of North* Carolina. He i? also Vctive in the fratemAI and Civic . life ? cf Durham, being a .member, of the .feMcs Club* and the t-ioll-s". ClulJ ..iial 'h.n \ opularitv of- ? ihe hot^l beanC evidence of his tittde. friendships Travelling men on their regular rounds look lorward to their visits here. Experiments show that the house fly travels between five: and $ix miles a day . Senator' Curtis will, be officially notified ol his nomination for Vice President on August 18. We hope he appears properly surprised. H- F. JOHNSON Manager Washington Duke Hotel Durham. X. t. W. E. PAGE MOTOR COMPANY . .Since the inception of Business jfotvr years ago, the W. E. Page Motor Company, located in. Durham, has grown and expanded until it now oc cupies a vantage'point peculiarly Its own in the placing of Oakland * and Pontiac motor cars in this section. T hie well known firm, under the awii e.rsbip and active management of W. E.. Page, dots a wide range of busi ness. cbwrjpg Durham. Granville. Person, ana Orange Cbuntitk^^Mr. Page is well acquainted wijT"* the needs of this territory, and has met competition with a growing number of cars this year, showing a greater number of cars placed than the year before. The business this year has been 50 per cent creater than |or the same time Inst year, 'the oiakland and Pontiac. motor Cars, both General Motors ?products, have enjoyed, a singular popularity in this section, as. well as in others, and the number of these two makes seen. .of the wide range of patronage given the W. E. Page Motor Company. ?Mr. Page has the business under his personal supervision, giving his ntire time to its management. He is assisted by- 24 employs, who are ef ficient. and skillful ih the various du ties uiven them, and every car placed by this concern must give absolute satisfaction. In other words. Mr. Page, besides being interested in flnd ina a customer, also wants that cus tomer to be aboslutely satisfied with the product he has- purchased. The department (or stocks tor these two cars Is well stocked. The mechanics know the why of motor faults, and are skilled In adjusting motor trou bles. Mr. Page is a native of Wake Coun ] ty. and has a wide acquaintance throughout this section. "I feel deep j ly grateful to those in nearby coun ties who have contributed to the suc cess of the W. E. Page Motor Com pany." he declared. "We liave sold j and serviced many cars to the people of Person County, and hope that we ! will continue to get their patronage, and the principles of quality and ser-; I ?vice that were first Implanted here ! are as active and vital today as they have since the first day we opened our doors for business. We want those principles to operate in the conduct of every member of our or ganization. and to be manifested by quality, service, eotfrtesy, and hos* piiable spirit." THE BANNER WAREHOUSE t An important construction to-, 'the Banner Warehouse at Oxford has just been completed ? enabling the concern to handle two hundred thousand pounds of tobac^) at a time. Good ' drtvr"-wffyr; hcrvc^ been made possible so the grower bringing in "his load will receive co-operation in the faci lities inaugurated by the Banner Ware house. Its lighting facilities are ex ceptionally good. The proprietor and general mana per is W- Z. Mitcfreli. Sr.; who .is a pioneer Warehouse .man"at Oxford, and .has b?#Jf\ up a remarkable business^ during all the years he has operated! Many growers look upon him friend and a most dependable gentle man and would pot consider placing their tobacco with any other person. Mr. Mitchell knows the tobacco business from every viewpoint, and makes it his business to get the highest pftce lor each and every one Lai his customers. Cfverv grower may be assured that in dealjng with this organization their interests will be thoroughly protected. Mr. Mitchell is a director in the National Bank of CirtinvifV?. Oxford's, premier bankinc - inotltution. ? ? ?? His two sons are associated with him in the business. W. L. Mitchell, will assist his father in the sales this year! and W. ?. Mitchell. Jr.. I will take care of the marking of , tickets. Ml. Mitchell hnrl/essed the writer as having remarkable vitality, and we know that he has one of the keenest memorys we have ever met. We sug gest thaJt the growers get in tour,h with the Banner Warehouse and see I what this concern can do f6r them. your Health and Energy We know thai there are still some women who prefer the aid-fashioned washtub to the more modern laundry, but their number is deceasing day by day. Just why *.hey stick to the ol/ lethods is difficult to say?for by oar modern system of. laun dering, they certainly can Ret better results at a minimum of cost, and thus avoid the-drudgery of washday. We call for your soiled wash and return it within a few days, clean. ?potJess. and well preserved. The most delicate fabric retains its perfect form by our process. Send It To The Roxhoro Laundry And We Will Do The Rest DRY GLEANING All work done by expert workmen and ABSOLUTELY GUARANTEED PALACE THEATRE Roxboro, N. C. THE COOLEST SPOT IN TOWN Cool and Inviting, -E. Theatre is a delightful spot to spend an evening in enjoying the Best Pictures. All Roads Lead To Hotel Washington Duke "Where You'll Really Like To Stay" CONVENIENT Being located in the cen ter of the Piedmont Re gion of North Carolina, midway between the sea and mountains, with a network of paved roads in every direction. Easily accessible by bus and rail. Plenty of parking space for your car. COMFORTABLE Three hundred well ap pointed bedrooms, each with- combination show er and tub, with furnish ings equal to the most palatial home. Service unexcelled- the comfort of the guest our first con sideration, at rtites that leave a pleasant remem brance. FOR THE TOURIST FOR COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS HOME OF THE WASHINGTON DI KC IIOTF.I. Dl'RHAM, N. a FOR THE HOME SEEKER REAL HOME COOKING
The Roxboro Courier (Roxboro, N.C.)
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