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?WHO'S WHO i IN THE BUSINESS LIFE OF FARMVILLE mmamamal merchants n 1 ? <? " " For moro than * half century R. L. PAVW & BROS., a pioneer in tho has withstood the storm and stress of bwriness world and like a gwast ^ has sailed serenely through the "This firm occupies three large i ^Aeee warehouses, cannot be ear passed in the Stats for diversity of The entire business is Still under the active management of the two brothers Robert I*, and Frank m. The dry goods department was put in the hands of a nephew, George W. Davis, g |? 191S, and the improved appear ance and steady growth of this end of the business bears testimony to the Wgh efficiency of his manage J. H. Harris A fine tribute to the energy, enter* prise and fair dealing, which has al ways characterized its founder, is the mercantile establishment of J. H. Harris, one of the determining fac tors in the development of the busi ness life of Farmville for more than ? fp> years. > . . V 0 . A pioneer concern of the commun ity, it is one of the best known in Best Carolina, being built entirely on mm integrity and characteV of one man, "J, H." who has every phase of the business under his personal direc tion and supervision. ? ?' ? Turnage Company THE TURNAGE COMPANY, INC., GENERAL MERCHANTS which suc ceeded the pioneer mercantUe estab lishment of T. L. & W. J. Turnage, adheres to its okl policy of honest mm square dealing practiced by the former firm for 88 yean, though the business system has undergone a change, this involving a reorganiza tion with T. C. Turnage as president and treasurer. TURNAGE COMPANY are GEN ERAL MERCHANTS in every sense of the word, handling food supplies for man and feedstuffs for animals, clothing, shoes, notions and hardware. D. F. and R. O. Lang Since its establishment in 1912, by tho two Lang brothers, D. F. and R. 0., this store has been a trade cen ter, occupying a distinct position of real service and usefulness in the community. Speaking eloquently in behalf of the heads of this firm, who are among Farmville's most conservative and substantial citizens, is the fact that while they cater, as general mer chants to the farmer, they deal ex tensively with the entire community. DEPARTMENT STORES Nassif Cannon's Fashion Shop One of the most modern stores in 9 town is that of NASSIF CANNON, recently built and equipped with the latest; display fixtures, those of the dty-like windows attracting large crowds of shoppers daily. The success of CANNON'S is at tributable to their policy of small pro fits and large volume of business, which has been followed throughout their 16 years as merchants here, and you are invited to visit this shop and see for yourself just why the concern is -continuing to prosper. Boee'ii 5c and 10c Store Occupying a prominent position in the business section of Farmville's Main Street, is a concern that caters to the entire community by offering a wide diversity of necessary articles at bargain prices, this is ROSE'S 5c and 10c STORE, the 28th store es tablished by this company, which now has 78. In addition to being well situated and well stocked, the local store has as manager W. R. Lackey who has been w5th this company for many years. Rtmey'i Vanity Shop Don't wait?choose that new dress and hat today. See the beautiful line of dresses, coats and hats in varied patterns and the newest shades and styles at RAMEVS VANITY SHOP. The patrons of this shop find buy ing a pleasure with a large stock of select goods from which to choose at bargain prices. GROCERY STORES Roebuck's Home Grocery A varied stock of favorite brands (ft groceries, fruits, fresh and canned, and meats in a full stock, together with modern, sanitary facilities, guar anteeing the freshest of food supplies, together with courteous treatment and ready service, are demanded by the owner and manager, A. Q. Roe buck, doubtless winning for him, the splendid patronage in which Mr. Roe buck feels a justifiable pride. ROEBUCK'S HOME GROOCERY also buys and sells poultry, pigs and cattle. Smith's Grocery Furnishing the first delivery ser vice for the infinite convenience of Farmville's housewives, twenty-one years ago, was the grocery firm with which Leslie Smith was connected as a youth, and with which business he was identified until establishing his own at the same stand a few years later. Make a personal visit to SMITH'S GROCERY, or give number 191 and 196 a frequent ring to get the best at reasonable prices. Button's Grocery This concern has recently moved to a splendid location opposite Turnage Co., on Main street, opening with an enlarged stock of foods of standard brands, meats and fruits with modern sanitary equipment. ' ' BATTON'S GROCERY has been serving the table needs of many pat rons for several years now, and the excellence of their goods and ser vice is the secret of the popularity of this firm. Lore Grocery Co. ? To get the best in meats and other foods, visit LORE GROCERY CO., or if busy, merely roach for your tele phone, call 25 and be assured that your order is receiving the same care and attention as if you making pur chases in person. A full and varied stock of meats, kept in perfect condition by the most up-to-date refrigeration, fruits, fancy and staple groceries at the LORE GROCERY COMPANY'S modern es tablishment, which occupies the build ing formerly used as the postoffice. Perhaps few grocery firms in the state, in business for the same length of time, has experienced as rapid growth. A. & P. Stores Winning * larger patronage each year and becoming a food headquar ters for numerous customers, is the A. & P. STORE, located on Main St., in the Horton building, and maintain ed by the GREAT ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC TEA CO. D. H. Stalbey, whose courteous ser vice has been an important factor in the continually increasing business, experienced by this establishment in Farmville, is the popular manager. DRUG COMPANIES City Drug Company A prescription counter where orders., are filled promptly and accurately, a department carrying your favorite line of perfume, stationery, toilet articles, candy and "smokes" with h soda fountain dispensing beverages pure and wholesome, such an estab lishment is a boon to any city, and thus the CITY DRUG COMPANY 4.4.4.4.4. proves that it is a boon to Farmville. Hal Winders, prescription druggist, and "Red" Newton, who has been in the drug store business for more than twenty-five years, are both recogniz ed as leading men in their line of businesa Wheless Drug Company Twenty-three years of high class service has given a distinctive posi tion to THE WHELESS DRUG COM PANY, conducted and managed by J. Id. Wheless. And a standard excel lence marks this complete stock of drugs, chemicals, medicines, toilet, sanitary and rubber goods, and the latest novelties in stationery, smoking goods, candies, and the soda fountain and other sundries to be found here. The prescription business takes pre cedence over any other phase of sei vice rendered the public, the training and experience of thirty-three years in this profession eminently qualify ing "Jim Wheless" for the high vo cation of pharmacopolist. AUTOMOBILE AGENCIES Pollard Auto Co. The home of the FORD in Farm vine, the largest and most modern automobile plant here, is situated at the intersection of the Greenville highway and Main street, with the dealers, W. A. Pollard, Sr., and J. O. Pollard being distinguished as pio neers in the auto selling industry. Watch the FORDS go by and pay this agency a visit in order to learn just why so many people buy FORDS. Associated with J. O. Pollard in (Please turn to page 21) 4-+4" 4*+4? 4? 4> 4. ?{? ?!? 4. <1* J. A A A ??. JU A A J. JU * ; : + OUR NEW STATION ON WILSON STREET * 1 2 | Complete Sinclair Service | | -With Sinclair Products t t - * | Greasing*, t Washing, * Polishing, V t and Waxing. v ???? v GOODYEAR TIRES J Tire Repairing: I Prestolite Batteries t Smokes & Drinks t ? ?-? ? ? n* % WE'LL APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE | T * ! Sinclair Service Station | | ELBERT JOYNER, Mgr. FARMVILLE, N. C. f ? 4.
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