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8 WHOLESALE TRADE (Continued From Page Five). ROME GROCERY COMPANY. One of the Largest wholesale Estab' lishments in This Section. In connection with the extensive wholesale grocery trade of this city we ■re led to speak of the important house named above, which was established years ago. The building is one, of large dimensions, and it is provided with all conveniences. Mr. J. F. McGhee is manager, and every year during its ex istence it has increased in the volume of business done and the amount of terri tory covered. Mr. McGhee has long been identified with the progress of Rome, coming here from that section which has furnished so many of R>me*s foremost business men, Cherokee county, Ala., and his ability and enterprise have won for nim the highest recognition from his busi ness associates and from all with whom he has come in contact. The stock includes a general line of staple and fancy groceries, such as sugar, teas, coffees, spices, canned goods, provisions, tobaccos and ,full line of fireworks. The trade of this house is largely in this state and Ala bama and it will compare favorably with any similar Louse in the state. The members of the firm are all well known residence and gentlemen pos sessed of a through experience and inteligent observation. Mr. M-Ghee, the manager, is a gentleman of marked ability and as such, at the head of the above firm, it is sure to grow and prosper. Successful Financiering The Exchange Bank of Rome has been in existence about a year, but its career is a fine example ol successful financiering. It was organized with a capital stock of SIOO,OOO, with some of the best business men and shrewdest capitalist in the city in charge of its af fairs. Handsome and elegantly furnished quarters were prepared for it, and the interior ot its furnishings is in strict accordance with the up to date methods of its management. The officers and directors are: W. P. Simpson,president; Col. I. D. Ford, vice-president; Mr. T. J. Simpson, cashier; Mr. S. F. Magru der, book keeper, and Messrs A, R. Sullivan, C. A. Hight and J. A. Glover constitute the remainder of the board of directors. With such men as these in charge of its affairs it is no matter of wonder at all that bank THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA. -<>■ HOME OFFICE, NEWARK, N.J. JOHN F. DRYDEN, PRESIDENT. • -A TRIUMPH OF FINANCIAL Shows for 1896 the largest increase in Total Income P’ VnArn’ QfpQfL Qu/PPO (loU/Qlll of any Life Insurance Company in the United States. I ITU lUfllO UlUQllj UWUU|J UllWdlU In matter of Increase in Premium Income for 1896 the —— Prudential is also the leader, as shown by the official . Assets January 1, 1892 86,889 67432- statements of ten companies making the largest net gain: 1. The Prudential, $ 1,436,878 / Assetß Ju,y *’ 1897, $21256 - 13 °- 41 2. Mutual Life Os New Y0rk51,068,547 Surp'us January 1, 1892 81.449,057.06 3. Metropolitan 969, 278 I r T ; Surplus July 1. 1897, $4,407,141.67 J Northwestern 687.10! Income 1891, $6,703,63163 6. John Hancock 579, j i Income 1896 $14,158,446.00 7. Mutual Benefit- 385,592 * g t JEtna Life 301,368 .7-- , 9. New England Mutual 257,580 j Greatest Nel Gain In the Distory of Life farm 10. Massachusetts Mutual 247,071 The PRUDENTIAL. showsJinked TIX lndX&““ T42X™a plain Pay Imurediateiy upon’ receipt of proofs of death. Every poiioy prov.des for bberal Cash Loans a Dividend record that challenges comparison with any company in the world. It has recently entered the states of North and South ®Ss SS ss xs=?-,..5r wsskbs." SOUTHERN INSURANCE AGENCY, JAMES O. WYNN, President 1 Manager Southeastern Department, Atlanta, Ga.J has already established an enviable reputation and built up a big business. Those intrusting their financial as fairs to the exchange bank need feel no fear but their interest will be looked after and business facilitated by men who are thoroughly eotver sant with financiering in all its de ft ils. John C. Foster. By his own efforts and through no especial favors of fortune has Mr. John C Foster risen to a position of importance and enfluence in F.oyd 7 s . Hb 1 JOHN C. FOSTER. county. His pluck, ability and ster ling integrity make him a citizen any county might be proud to claim. He is one among the most popular men in Floyd, aud not a man, woman or child knows him but to respect and esteem him. Mr, Foster is a son of Judge R. 8. Foster, formerly of Abbeville, S. C., and was born December sth, 1852, in Floyd county, eight miles below Rome on the Coosa river. He spent hie boyhood there until eight years of age, when his father removed to Chat tooga county, where he 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 tbe country in Chattooga county, where he remained one year and then removed to Rome, where be engaged in merchandising until 1874. In that year he moved to Fo ter’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 20, 1877. he wedded Mi- s Maggie Evins, the daughter of the late Mr. Isaac.Evins. In 1888 he became a member of the Missionary Baptist THE ROME TRIBUNE, SOUVENIR AND TRADE EDITION. ohuroh, was baptised by Rev. C. E. Wright, and since then has been a con sistent and member of the church. In 1887 he was elected a member of tbe Floyd county board of c nnmission ersofrords and revenues, and in 1896 was re-elec’ed t> tbe same posit on. He was chairman of the board up to the last election when he declined to aga’n be a candidate. While a com missioner he was thoroughly alert to the interest of the county, aud was tbe prime mover in inaugurating many re forms Mr. Foster is a man of splendid en ergy and public spiritedness, of genial personality, and is never weary in his efforts to promote tbe interests of this section. James B. Hill. Merit is nearly always the basis of true worth, and to possess this es sential quality is ever a high recom mendation. No man holding a local office has more of this element than Mr. James B. Hill, the genial and popular treasurer of Floyd county. Asa bookkeeeper and office man Mr. Hill has al ways been remarkably successful. He began off! re work un der his special friend, the late Capt. Thos. Berry, in 1867, who, at the end of six years, secured for him a better place and presented him with a SIOO bill as a token of bis appreciation. He next had control of the office of Ford, Glover and Hight fort-mor twelve years, but had to resign finally on account of ill health, and was com plimented with a fine good watch for faithful services rendered. Twelve years ago, when Mr. 8. G. J. B. HILL.’ Hardy died Mr Hill was recommend ed to Mr. W. N. Moore, the adminis trator, as a sui able man to wind up the hardware business of Mr. Hardy. S> successfully was this done that Messrs. Moore, Reynolds, Hardin and Cololough felt safe fin furnishing money to start the present Rome Hardware company in a small way, and to loan it all tbe money it needed on condition that Mr. Hill have con trol of its finances. Mr. Hill’s well established character and great personal popularity has had much to do with the wonderful growth and prosperity of the busi ness. That he has made Floyd a capable, honorable and trustworthy treasurer is well known to every citizen of the county. But few of his most intimate associates however, fully comprehend the manifold and perplexing duties of the office. In the performance of his< duties, Mr. Hill has more than filled the requirements of tbe office, and possibly did that which few men would have undertaken especially when no emoluments, outside of the fixed salary of the office, were to be had. For the past five or six years the county has ru i out of funds in June of each year, and county warrants had to be floated for the balance of the year, as holders of these warrants, in most cases, would have had to discount them at a very heavy loss. Under tbe law Mr. Hill was under no official obli a’.ion to provide for these deficits, but has done so. and without extra compensa tion. I It was no easy matter for him to find 7 per cent, money for this purpose, and besides it entailed a great amount of ex tra work and responsibility to register and k< ep up with from $20,000 to $40,- 1 000 of these warrants each year. Still I this extra work has been done by him, and through his unquestioned integrity has always succeeded in raising the re quired money, going away one year as far as Boston and giving his private note for SB,OOO. He has done all this for the benefit of the holders of county warrants, thus siring heavy discounts, at some time o’ other, to almost every man in Floyd county. Mr. Hill is withal a kind hearted, un assuming Christian gentlemen, and en joys the confidence and respect of all who know him. That the people appreciate his ability, aud the manner in which he has d s charged tbe duties of treasurer, is fully evidenced in the number of years he has served. Such men should be re tained in office as long as they will ac cept the trust. He Sells Real Estate. 1 No branbh of business more affects the commercial work of the city than that of the real estate agent, and Capt. Hiiam D. Hill is one of the most ener- getic men in that business to be found in the city of Rome. He began in 1886, and on account of his perseverance and industry, and the care and attention which he has given to every detail of every branch of the business, he has won the confidmce of the public, buyers and sellers alike, and whatever he tells you about real estate you may rely upon. He has made himself thoroughly fa miliar with the trade of Rome and the surrounding country, and he knows all the kinds and values of the various properties on the market. He keeps thoroughly posted in regard to every movement in the business, and what he does not know about real estate in Rome and Floyd county, is hardly worth in quiring after. He also makes a specialty of renting property and collecting rents, negoti ates loans and has made a big success of the stock and bond brokerage busi ness. A. N. FORD. One of the Enterprising Butchers of Rome, Located No. 8 Broad Street. Among the enterprising butchers of the city, none ranks higher than the above named gentleman. Mr. Ford has an elegant and nicely fitted quarters lo cated at No. 8 Broad street, where the best fresh and salt meats, oysters, fish, game, poultry and vegetables, can be procured at the lowest prices. It is there that you can get a tender cutlet for breakfast, a nice roast for dinner, and a good beefsteak for supper. Boiling meat, roasting meat, frying meat, sir loin, tenderloin, brisket and porter house, pork, mutton, beef, lamb and calf, sausage, ham, bacon and pickled meat, and in fact any or all kinds < f m -ats usually found in a first-class meat market. Nothing but the best can be had at this market, as they pay the highest price for cattle and can guarantee the best meats in the city. The business was established about eight years ago, and today stands among the leading markets of this section. Mr. Ford is an enterprising young business man, and stands high in his avocation. He is very deserving of a large patronage, so when in need of anything in his line, give him a call. He Means Business. Since Mr. R. Abromson has been estab lished on lower Broad street next to the First National Bank he has had a large and constantly increasing trade. For the fall and winter season he has laid in a select stock of dry goods, men’s and boys’ clothing, shoes, hats and notions of every variety. Mr. Abromson is affable and polite to his customers and the cheapness of the prices with excellence of quality of his goods always attract* the bargain seeker a d as a consequence his business is con stantly on the increase. During the present depressed time caused by the low price of cotton he of fers many bargains at such prices as will please all comers, and those having money to spend are advised to call at Mr. Abromson’s before investing. He treats everybody right, and never allo s a customer to go away dissatisfied. He pays the highest prices f.or hides, wool, furs, wax, etc. MOORE & REECE. Enterprising Grocers, Located at No. 303 Broad Street. The most casual observer of Rome's progress, may see on every hand un mistakable signs of its expansion and advancement. This fact is particularly noticeable in the increase of the retail establishments here, also in the im proved character and facilities of leading houses which make up its best class of trade. Among such should be noticed the enterprising firm named above, which was established one year ago. The firm occupies quarters at 303 Broad street. The stock carried comprises a full and complete supply of everything in the way of staple and fancy grocer ies. They also handle fresh meats, fish and game in season. In the meat department they have a fine refrigera tor, in which all meat, game, etc., are kept nice and cool. Both members of the firm are experienced in this line and thoroughly understand every detail of the business. Today their energies are devoted to the building up of a perma nent business which shall rank as su perior in every way, equally in tbe char acter of the products as in the courtesy"' and honorable methods Os trading which shall induce the study patronage of the public. A. W. HART. An Experienced Shoe Maker and Dealer in Leather and Shoe Findings, 418 Empire Block, Rome, Ga. One of the oldest residents of Rome, is the gentleman whose name forms the caption of this article, Mr. A. W. Hart. He is a native of Sullivan county, Tenn. He has been a resident of Rome since 1866. Mr. Hart is a practical shoe miker, having commenced work this tr ide when he was 14 years of age, and has been in the shoe business since 1871. For about eight years he was with T. J. Langley, and opened his present business in 1882. One of the essentia' features of good health, is the care of the feet, and to do this warm and com fortable shoes must be worn. Mr. Hart 1 is an expert shoemaker and repairer. He , • has a large trade in making boots and shoes to order, and does an exceedingly large business in the repair line. Dis -1 satisfaction to a customer, is unknown in his shop, which is located at 418 , Empire block. Besides making shoes, , Mr. Hart keeps on hand for sale at very , low prices, everything in shoemaker's leather and shoe findings. Remember, . when in need of his services, give him a call. To Cuie » Cold in One Day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fads to cure. 5c