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SOME.. PROGRESSIVE ROMANS: MEN OF REPUTATION Who Are Making Their Mark In Public Affairs. SELF MADE SONS OF THE SOIL Whose Examples Are Worthy of Commendation. THEY ARE ALL MEN OF MERIT Something About Their Attainments and the Splendid Records That Thry Are Adding to History.. Q£ the many attorneys who practice at the Rome bar no one possesses a more technical and true education in legal lore than Mr. Harper Hamilton. Blessed with a discriminating mind, keen and just, with no trace of prejudice, he has “'een given a good literary education and highest in law that the country ftffft -ds. One of Rome’s prominent law- J ers X as asked: “If you had to quickly proposition in law without re- ur ]j], rarv what lawyer's op ’“w°VX d y° u Beek? ” Harp f m ilton.„ was the quick rep y. 1 jj g an d his knowle«HgßL r » , nd , ?°\ is this true, that he knows the he a i so has t ’ he happy •Z Ik. WMMI HARPER HAMILTON. faculty of presenting it in the clearest’ form. In all of his practice he has proven this. He was born and raised in Floyd county, and here among his people he is constantly adding to his reputation and the number of his friends. M odest and unassuming to a fault he seeks rather to hide than to show his many high quali ties—those qualities that cause those who know him best to love him most. A frank, open disposition has made him many friends, and his name stands today .among those who are most thought of in the array of Floyd county citizens. Bright and brainy, fair and unpreju diced, frank and generous,clear-thinking and open-hearted, it is only right that Harper Hamilton should be known among Ronje’s leading attorneys, best citizens and most popular sons. A "ELF MADE MAN. Mr. John C* Foster, Member of ths Board of Roads and lieverue. Among the many influential citizens of Floyd county who are indebted to no especial faxor of fortune for their posi tion and influence, none stand higher than Mr. John C. Foster, who is now a valuable member of the Board of Com missioners of Roads and Revenue of Floyd county, holding the position of its honored chairman. Mr. Foster is a son of Judge R. 8. Foster, formerly of Abbeville, 8. C., and was born December Sth, 1852, in Floyd county, eight miles below Rome on the Coosa river. He spent his boyhood there Jwiirlbh. * 3. C FOSTER. until eigne years ot age, wnen his iatiier removed to Chattooga county, where lie was raised on a farm and received a common school education. . In 1871 he gave up farming and with his brother, Mr. K. R. Foster, opened business in the country in Chattooga county, where he remained one year and then removed to Rome, where he en gaged in merchandising until 1874. In that year he moved to Foster’s Mill, and with his brother, Col. W. G. Foster, bought the property then known as the Thomas’ Mills, where he has since resided. • On May 20th, 1877, he wedded Miss Maggie Evins, the daughter of the late Mr. Isaac Evins. In 1888 he became a methber of the Missionary Baptist church, was baptised by Rev. C. E. Wright and since then has been sistent and useful member of thecKurch. In 1787 he was elected a member of the Floyd County Board of Commission ers of Roads and Revenues, and in 1893 •was re-elected to the same position. As chairman of the Board, he has been in 'Btruiiiental in inaugurating many reforms and has largely assisted in keeping the affairs of the county up to their present satisfactory standard. He is a man of splendid energy and public spiritedness, and is never weary in well doing in mj#f ters of public interest and benefit. A BORN LE4DKB. Mr. J. A. Glover, who Represent* the Fourth In Council. W//o# / J f MR. J. A. GLOVER. The junior member from the Fourth Ward is Mr. J. A. Glover, a born busi ness leader, and one of the most promi nent merchants in Rome. His native home in Cherokee county, Alabama, whence the city of, Rome has drawn so freely for some of her, best citi zenship and from there he entered the confederate service as a private in the sixth Georgia cavalry in 1863. Soon after the war he removed to Rome and in 1867 secured employment as a salesman in a grocery house. In 1869 he went into business for him self as a member of the firm of Ford & Glover which in 1876 became the firm of Ford, Glover & Hight. In 1886 the Simpson Grocery Co., was established succeeding the former firm and Mr. Glover has been one of the most active leading spirits in that firm since that time. He has recently become largely inter ested in the improvement of stock from Rome to outside markets. As a public ispirited citizen he has most ably represented the Fourth Ward in council and he is one of the best equipped and most progressive citizens in North Georgia. A BRILLIANT CAREER. That is Opening Before the Youngest Mem ber From Floyd. Os all the young men of Georgia who are prominent in affairs of state, the fu ture holds no .'bjjgjiter prospects than those Tor Hot). Moses R. Wright, a worthy son of that noble sire, Judge A. R. Wright. Born and bred in Floyd county, he is essentially a Georgian. His educa tion began here, and he afterwards grad uated at the University of Georgia. With the exception of a few months in Tennes see, he has never lived anywhere except in Georgia, and in Floyd county. ■Pr HON. MOSES R. WRIGHT. Although still a young man he is recog nized, and has been for some time, as one of the very best and most successful law yers of this section. He combines a thor ough knowledge of legal principles, with technical training, and on top of that has inherited from his father an eloquent and graceful delivery that puts him in the front rank of speakers of the state. His popularity before the people is shown by his leading all candidates in the race for the legislature, he now being one of Floyd’s three representatives. Every body in the county knows Mose Wright, and not only have the people great ad miration for his talents but they have a positive affection for him, from his kind ness of heart, uniform courtesy and good will. The people feel that he is one of them, a Floyd county boy from the fa mous Flatwoods district and are proud of his record and attainments realizing that in them is the stuff that makes great men. With his natural gifts, his education, his honesty of purpose, his strong desire to help the people, keen sense of justice and right it is not strange that Mose Wright’s name is such of suc cess. Mr. Wright’s first political office is that of representative in he lending the ticket at ‘ last election. This was his first he had never before consented to of his name. The future holds ' for him in Hiis life if he out accept. Should he cTccline to do so these is no young attor ney in aLLthie pection who can point to the future-with mofe hope and build up a praofice that iqay weft.be envied by lawyers of muify more yeats in age and TRADE EDITION—ROMtC TRIBUNE. experience as his present practice is oge •f which any lawyer at the bar might: be proud. -He brainy young Roman whcjxflihope and expect to some day see .ftCcupying a high position of state service as is commensurate with his ability. FHR TWENTY ONE YEARS. ®<r. William E Beyslegel las been In the Clerk’s Office. William E. Beysiegel, the present clerk of Floyd county, has been in the clerk’s office for twenty-one years, having been connected with Mr. A. E. Ross from 1874 up to the death of the latter four years ago, when he was elected to suc ceed him. No better evidence of his capability apd popularity could be de sired than the fact that for twenty-one ■years he has been connected with the office without spot, speck or blemish to his fair reputation. He has been in his new and roomy quarters since October, 1893, and there is not a better managed office nor a better kept set of books in the state. Messrs. Walter IL Ross, George Beysiegel and Joe Jenkins are his record ers, all faithful and competent, and he 0 h MR. WILLIAM E. BEYSIEGEL. also employs a typewriter. Mr. Beysiegel was born and raised at Demopolis, Ala., but has been a citizen of Rome for twen ty five years, so that he is thoroughly Georgiaized. A PROGRESSIVE CITIZEN. Mr. G. B. Holder, of the Board of Roads and Revenues of F*oyd County. There is no man in Floyd county who has the interests of the public more at heart than Mr. G. B. Holder, who has recently been selected to the responsible position of member of the commissioners' os roads and revenues of Floyd county. In private as well as public life Mr. Holder’s career has been one ot energy • and public spirifedness. As a member 'G. B. HOLDER. of' the board'hftfi.as given astrong evi dence of his. usefulness as a public Ser vant of discrimination and ability. Mr. Holder was born in Gwinnett county, Georgia, Dec. 22, 1845, and en tered the Confederate army March 6, 1863. in Leighton’s artillery, under Cap tain Tyler Peeples, now editor of the Gwinnett Herald. His career as a soldier was brilliant, he having been mustered in as a private and coming out as first lieu tenant of his company when he surren dered at Appomattox in 1865. In December of that year he moved to Floyd county where he has since resided and is now engaged in farming and mer chandising, at both of which vocations he is making a fine success. At his place of business in New Rome, he carries a large stock of goods and enjoys a flour ishing trade, and he owns extensive and valuable farm lands in the neighborhood of Rome. He is a man who stands very high in the estimation of his fellow citi zens and was chosen commissioner in August of the present year. ROME STOVE WORKS. An Enterprise of Which the People of R me are Justly Proud. One of the largest manufacturing inter ests of Rome are the Rome Stove Works. This company was organized under the present management since 1890. Messrs. J. P. Bowie and C. Terhune are the proprietors. About fifty men are employed regularly by the firm, with an average piy roll of SSOO per week. Their trade sales extend thoughout Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Alabama. The firm are at present employing a larger force of workmen than they ever have before. The demand for stoves is increasing, and they have good prospects for a large trade the remainder of the season. FLORIDA; Vfine Illustration of Real Generosity and Remembrance OF A PROMINENT RAILROAD MAN. Mr. W. H. Carr.4l, Auditor of the Plant System Extend* a Pr?*»iag Invitation to Dr. J. M. Bosworth. Not every man in the world is pos sessed of that fine principle of generosity which remembers and recalls a favor after fifteen years have passed away. But here is an instance in which the beneficiary remembered the good ser- dr. j. m. Bosworth. vices of the benefactor and has taken a very pleasant method of showing the fact. Fifteen years ago Mr. W. H. Carrolll, auditor of the Plant system, one of the biggest railroad organizations in the South was treated for impaired hearing by Dr. J. M. Bosworth, the well known spicialist of this city. During all these years since Mr. Car 101 l has treasured up the great good dene im by Dr. Bosworth, and he has now extended to him an invitation, in writ ing, to travel over his entire system with a view to selecting some prominent point like Jacksonville or Tampa, as a winter location. Dr. Bosworth will be granted the priv ilege of selecting any point which he may deem most pleasant and profitable and at which he can contribute most largely to the alleviation of the diseases of which he has made a snecial study. Another reason outside of personal feeling and friendship which induced Mr. Carroll to make this generous offer was that he might secure the services of a man of such large ability and wide reputation to locate somewhere within the limits of the Plant system to treat those from the North and West who com? South for their health, and are afflicted with such maladies as Dr. Bos worth treats as a specialist? ' • * After due consideration, Dr. Bosworth has decided to accept the invitation and will spend the months of January and February in Florida looking over the ground carefully, ho the gratification of the people of Rome, however, this does not mean that this esteemed gentleman and successful physician will sever his connection with Rome, among the peo ple of which he is held in such high estimation. After his sojourn in Florida he will return ;o this <itn, where he will retain his present headquarters for the treat ment of the ailing and unfortunate who suffet from the distressing diseases in the treatment of which he has become an adept in his profession. He has been located here, where his fame had already proceeded him, for about a year, and during that length of time he has added to hissrlendid reputa tion as a specialist in the treatment of diseases of the eye, ear. nose and throat. He has brought light to the blind, hear ing to the deaf, and has relieved troubles of the throat and nasal passages that threatened to result reriously, and in the end fatally. He has relieved many sufferers who would otherwise have been doomed to linger out their days in pain and misery, and he has brought comfort and restora tion to thosewho were suffering from the discomforts, difficulties xnd inconven ience of the loss of their natural facul ties. The people oj Rome will join in wish ing Dr. Bosworth God-speed, wherever he may go, and in whatever lines his lot may be cast. They fully appreciate the earnestness, zeal and ability, coupled with long and successful experience of this man, who literally and truly goes about doing good. Tne value and usefulness of sucha man in any community are immeasurable and were it a fact that there was any dan ger of his severing his connection with Rome and the people of this section for good, there would be a very vigorous protest, but as it is they are gratified at this mark of esteem and favor coming from the representative of one of the richest and strongest corporations in the South. FAT ALLEN. A Coming Young Man Who Deals In Insur ance and L tans. No man in his right mind can ignore the importance of investing in insurance. No business man can offord to take the risk of fire himself, and it is equally necssary for the individual to look after those dependent upon him in case of death, and himself in case of accsdent. But there is more than oue way to insure. There are first-class companies, and companies that no man can afford to pat ronize. Pat Allen, the insurance agent, and who is there in Rome who does not know Pat Allen? whose word is as good as his bond, represents reliable, time tried companies. Nothing would induce BEST HOTEL IN ROME! EVERYTHING NEW. Electric Lights and Bells. STABLE The Central Hotel RATES: $2.00 PER DAY. Special Rates by the Week or Month. " I New Central Hotel, Corner Broad St. and Fifth Ave., Rome, 6a. ■■■in.. N. M- GOMEZ, Proprietor J BEST HOTEL IN ROME! H. YANCEY & CO. MrT ' / I HOME, Gr_A_. i Fire, Life and Accident Insurance Oldest Agency and most liberal companies. Prompt and satisfactory settlements. him to become associated with any other, and that is why he is making such rapid progress in his business. Those who insure with, him know that their losses pill be promptly paid. He pays special attention to life and accident insurance, and is giving the best of satisfaction in every case. In connection with his insurance busi ness Mr, Allen represents several w’ell known loan companies, and is in a posi tion to make loans on long time and easy payments. These two points are important and farmers and others need ing money should see Mr. Allen before negotiating a loan. Renting houses is also in Mr. Allen’s line, and if you -want a house, or have one to rent,- s6e him.He is a hustler in his business, and a citizen that Rome may well feel proud of. . . . H YANCEY & CO. The Oldest Insurance [Firm in the City of Bome.' In this edition of The Tribune will be found the card of B. Yancey & Co, the oldest insurance firm in the city. The members of the firm are Hamilton Yan cey, E. J. Moultrie and B G. Harris. The company represents the oldest and strongest companies in this country, and Europe, and also the Southern Mutual, of Athens, Ga., which on account of its wonderful low rates is a leader. H Yan cey & Co., have built up an enviable rep utation in the insurance line, and now enjey the full confidence of the people. NEW CENTRAL HOTEL. The New Central Take* the Lead With N. M. Gomez at the Helm. The place to get a square meal, a soft, cleanly bed, and courteous attention in Rome is at the New Central hotel. It has been conducted under the per sonal supervision of Mr. N. M. Gomez for many years, and the fact .that . it is headquarter for commercial travelers is an assurance that it is the best and most ably conducted hotel in Rome. It is located at the corner of Fifth ave nue and Main strert; is fully equipped with electric lights, electric annunciators large sample rooms, etc., and is in every respect a first class n stely. The rates are $2. Ki per day; special rates by the week or months. ISAM VEAU BOOKSELLER [ AND STATIONER B B L gjifl 0 A gH O' V s School Books, Library Books, Memorandum Books, Toy Books, Pocket Books, Cheap Books, A.T 1. SAM VEAL'S 205 Broad Street, ■th ROME, GA.