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Some of the Energetic, Wide-Awake Business Concerns Which Have Made Savannah the Most Prosperous City, of the South SAVANNAH ELECTRIC CO. The city of Savannah may justly pride itself on having in The Savfcn nah Electric Company a public util ity corporation that renders a service that will compare favorably with anj in the entire South. That the com pany is public spirited in its manage ment will not be denied. Os all classes of corporations, none are more open to public (ensure than public utility concerns. Public attention is ever uireeteu at them, ever alert to see that charier rights and bound are not overstepped. Regarded in the light of public servants, the ever awake pub lie is always Keen to detect misman agement cf any sort. Considering this, the record of The Savannah Electric Company is truly remarkable. ev corporations of like character in thii. section have met with less censure or adverse criticism. The management is of that liberal minded class of men who overcome difficulties in the prop er way. It tyay be stated in all truth that the People's interests are indeeu safe as long as the affairs of the com pany continue to be conducted in the manner as at present obtains in ref erence to The Savannah Electric Com pany. The company is undoubtedly putting forth its best efforts to give the city the best possible service and in return should receive the hearty support and encouragement of the citi zens of Savannah. The gentlemen in whose hands rests the destiny o, this company are men whose names stand for everything that is reliable and public spirited. They have always shown that they were interested in the welfare of Savannah. Public spirit of a high degree and a liberality of view in matters pertaining to progress have ever marked the management, in these circumstances we can but wish for the Savannah Electric Company a con tinued era of prosperity and a future cooperation with it on the part of others who really have the best in terests of the city at heart. THE CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAIL WAY COMPANY. It would be difficult to overestimate the importance of railroads in the tre mendous development of the resources of the South that is being witnessed at the present time. Cities and sec tions owe their prestige and promi nence largely to the railroads. In at tempting to analyze the industrial progress of Savannah at this time with respect to her splendid transporta tion facilities, our chief interest en ters in The Central Georgia Railway Company whose main offices are lo cated in our midst. In away this company may be regarded as a home enterprise. It is a company in which every local Savannahian takes a spe cial pride. It is the largest employer of labor in the City of Savannah. _c tnt,^«f O j. e a su bject of special con c®r“ t 0 bhe thousands of wage earners .jJ I .®„® I ty and State. So i, „ ,aa_itfr r ve are p!e<*„ea'to state that pany is known to all wage earners who are in position to know, as a fair and reasonable employer that puts forth its best efforts to practice the policy of the square deal with its Im mence force of employees, and the management has always shown a dis position to treat with the utmost consideration on matters pertaining to labor. The Central of Georgia Railway Company is doing more than its full share in the growth and development of Savannah and this section of the country. Railroads are popular with the public so long as they demon strate that they have the public’s wel fare principally at heart. The Cen tral of Georgia has always shown a due respect for the rights of the pub lic and has rendered a transportation service both in the passenger and freight departments that will compare favorably with any road in the coun try. It has also been instrumental to an incalculable degree in advancing the commercial and industrial in terests of Savannah. SAVANNAH BANK AND TRUST CO. The City <>f Savannah is exception ally strong in the number of its finan cial institutions, and in this respect it may be stated that there is no fair er index to the thriving prosperity of any community than is indicated by the solidity and prestige of its banks. A monetary institution that has for years weathered every adverse con dition and continued to retain the en tire confidence of the people of Sa vannah is the old reliable Savannah Bank and Trust Company. Few banks in this section of the South have ob tained to a larger extent the favor of business people, and the fact thattne institution is stronger than ever dem onstrates how electively it nas inter woven itself into the business and commercial life of the city. This bank transacts a general bank ing business, discounts commercial pa per, loans on approved collateral, is sues letters of credit, and receives the accounts of banks, firms and indlvl duals. The confidence reposed in the insti tution by its large number of stock holders and customers has been wide spread. The accounts of scores of business men, prominent in the life of the city for years, are held by this bank, and it has always been an act ive factor in the development of this section. The flourishing condition of affairs in connection with the Savannah Bank and Trust Company is largely due to the uniform efficiency of the officers ” hose names and services have been identified with numerous enterprises, •• hich have contributed much to the building up of the city. The Savannah Bank and Trust Com pany is especially cordial and consid erate in its attitude toward labor. Its protection to depositors in the way of capital stock, surplus and liability o" rtockholders Is as solid as the Rock of Gibraltar. The officers are: Wm. F. McCauley president; Chas, G. Bell, vice-president and Samuel L. Clay, cashier. This bank carries deposits amounting to 51,423,02f1; canltal stock, $028,600; sur plus and profits, $444,990. INDUSTRIAL SAVANNAH ' .... . ■ ——————————- - ; to ■ & h a £■■■■■ A BULL STREET, LOOKING SOUTH. GRANGER & LEWIS. Savannah has become a famous in dustrial center. Among iischirf indus tries Is the lumber business. This line of business has had a great deal to do with the upbuilding of our city. It is a business peculiar to itself. It is a branch of industry inwhich employer and employe come constant ly and closely in touch with each other. It should be a matter oi special pride to every citizen of Savannah that we have in our midst such repersentative firms as Granger & Lewis. Our edition would be incomplete, were we to fail to publish the name of Granger & Lewis, engaged in this im portant business, whose attitude to wards the industrial growth of Savan nah, is recognized by all as being emi nently public-spirited and praise worthy. We take great pleasure in stating that Granger & Lewis has add ed greatly to the commercial prestige of the city and is worthy of being placed foremost among the leading manufacturers of Savannah. Harvey Granger, of Savannah, is a lumberman of proven ability and integ rity and the present flourishing con dition of the company’s business may be attributed largely to his progres sive management. It is worthy of note that the firm of Granger & Lewis are the principal stockholders in the Chatham Land & Hotel Company that will soon erect an immense new tourist hotel in our midst with all modern improvements. In this connection from 150 to 200 men are given employment together with the city forces, placing Granger & Lewis among *he foremost employers r ' "l. ’~ t -w“..-ah.-v(The. Jc,i.7.rtr<iA ed employment to considerable labor of all classeses. As an employer of labor the firm of Granger & Lewis are deserving of special credit for their conspicuously fair and reasonable attitude at all times. NATIONAL BANK OF SAVANNAH. In the matter of strong and reliable banking institutions, no city in this section of the country has been better cared for (than Savannah, and the splendid success and large deposits of our banks speaks in a telling manner of the prosperity of our citizens. By careful and conservative management and a zealous regard for the best in terests of its patrons the National Bank of Savannah has become widely known and popular, and justly merit the approval and esteem of our peo ple. Every care has been taken to safeguard the patrons and the direc torate is in the hands of men of known honor and probity, who will see to it that nothing prejudicial to the soundness of the bank will receive their sanction. We take pleasure in commending this well known institu tion to the patronage of our friends and members. The well known offl cers are: Sigo Meyers, president; Wm. W. Williamson, vice-president; F. D. Bloodworth, cashier. This bank has a capital of $250,000.00 and a sur plus of $400,000,00; undivided profits of $60,000.00, and has long been known as one of the most substantial and conservative banks in Georgia. The directors are among the most prominent and successful business men of Savannah. THE OGLETHORPE SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY. This bank has a capitalization of $125,000.00. Its present surplus is $128,687.48, a creditable showing, in fact, it is not too much to say that its sucess has been phenomenal and is an evidence of the sound basis on which its business Is conducted. It is an institution that contributes its full share to the maintenance of our peo ple. The bank does a general sav Ings and trust business. Its corre spondence is as complete as organiza tion, reputation and financial ability can make it. A specialty is made of small savings accounts, which is a distinct benefit to our working peo ple. The officers, together wk., the board of directorate, which Is astrong and Influential one, is composed of the leading citizens of our community. And, In concluding this article, we would be most impartial if we failed to commend this bank to our friends. The cooperative movement of all in terests involved is best conserved by the existence of such institution as the the Oglethorpe Savings and Trust Co. The officers of the bank are as follows: President, Sigo Meyers; vlce-presi dent, Jacob Paulsen; cashier, John M. Bryan; assistant cashier, Allan Sweat. They have facilities for acting as ex ecutor, drawing up wills without cost when the company is named as ex ecutor. HIBERNIA BANK OF SAVANNAH. An institution of this kind is per forming a valuable service to our citi zens, of whom the workingman con stitues a large percentage. This bank impresses on all that is not what you earn, but what you save that builds fortunes. The bank has been operat ing along conservative lines, and is deserving of the support and patron age of all. The officers and members include a number of Savannah’s promi nent and highly respected business men. The honest methods of business pursued and the careful attention which these officers give the affairs of the bank have put it in its present popular position. The Hibernia Bank has a capital of $200,00.00, surplus, $100,000.00 and individual profits, $30,- 000.00. The officers are M. A. O’Bryne, President; Chars. Ellis, and Louis P. Hart, Vice-Presidents; Joseph W. Hef ferman, cashier. STANDARD FUEL SUPPLY CO. Tne above concern has the honor able distinction of being one of the most reliable concerns in the city. Its growth can be attributed to several important causes. its management has always conducted the firm’s busi ness in an able and conservative man ner; its policy has always been sucn as to gain for the company tne com mendation of the people of this sec tion, and its record has always been particularly clean and upright in ev ery respect. This firm is, held in high regard by tute so percentage of the pie as a whole. The various grades of coal of the Standard Fuel Supply Company we can heartily endorse as the equal of any handled in this entire section, sa vannah has reason to be proud of tnis commendable nome enterprise. At the head of the company are H. G. Brown and R. S. Salas, who are among the leading progressive citi zens of Savannah. They are extensive m ners and ship pers of bituminous and gas coals, large supplies of the celebrated Po cahontas steam coal being kept al ways on hand. The Standard Fuel Supply Co. is es pecially deserving of support on the part of the wage-earners of Savan nah. PHILLIPS & CREW COMPANY. In presenting the names of well known enterprises in our annual in dustrial edition, we wish to ca.. par ticular attention to the Phillips & Crew Company. In doing so we feel and believe that we are but carrying out our fixed principle of reciprocity On more than one occasion this firm has shown its cordial attitude to ward labor in a practical way, and our hearty good will and every support is due this reliable concern. They make a specialty of pianos and organs and Victor talking machines, and in this particular branch they are well equipped both in quantity and quality of stock. The success of this firm is attribut ed chiefly to their straightforward business principles. The firm has always been friendly toward all conservative labor move ments, and we feel that it is entitled to a liberal share of our patronage. The Official Journal of Labor takes pleasure in recommending this relia ble firm, which is located at 242 Bull street. They have been established nearly half a century, the business having been started in 1865. The firm now has a capital and surplus of $150,- 000. ALBERT GOETTE. The undertaking business is one that requires most painstaking and capable efforts and to be recognized as pre-eminent in this important branch of business is certainly worthy of mention in an issue intended co set forth an accurate list of concerns worthy of commendation. Albert Goette is recognized by our people as well as by the public generally as as a most capable and experienced undertaker, who can be depended on to relieve in a most considerate man ner a great deal of anxiety that is al ways associated with the care ana burial of the dead. He thoroughly un derstands all the minutest details o the business, and is a gentleman wit whom it is a privilege to deal li. times of sorrow, when the services oi an undertaker are required. He is lo cated at 301 Broughton street. East Telephone 3371. He is a liberal-mind ed man in whom we can repose 1m plicit trust and confidence. The Labor Herald <G. A. MERCER, JR. In diluting the attention of the people (rflßavannah and the surround ing section to those worthy repre sentatives in the real estate field, we would remiss in our duty should we fail to include the just*y prominent and thoroughly trust worthy firm of G. A. Mercer, Jr., lo cated at 116 Bull street. Never before has there been such a widespread desire on the part oi the people to put their savings into real estate where it will be absolutely safe. Desirable property in any growing community, such as Savannah, is constantly rising in value ana has been prqyen to be the most reliable form of Investment. We have no hesi tancy in stating there is no firm en gaged in the real estate and loan busi ness in Savannah that is in a better position to give the public excep tional opportunities in the way of bargains in real estate or more thoro oughly versed in the subject oi real , estate tlufrn the successful flrm of G. A. Mercer, Jr: They have on their list some at tractive property, which they will sell on easy terms. They also do a flourishing loan and rental business. In all his business dealings with ute working people of Savannah G. A. Mercer has been conspicuously fair . and upright and proven himse.x worthy of support and confidence. I has always been consider . ate treatment of tb ? public and I has always shown a friendly feeling for conservative organized labor and .he working man in genera*, such firms deserve the unlimited patronage i of our people and the public in gen eral. The working man should deal only witih firms that are known to be strict ly reliable in every respect, and one that handles only pure and high-grade goods. The Neal-Blun Company is a con cern of this kind. This concern is a commendame en terprise and should receive the en couragement of all loyal citizens who have the welfare of the city at heart. We take pleasure in placing it fore most among the leading firms of Sa vannah which are worthy of being classed as friends of labor. They are extensive dealers in sashes, doors, blinds, plaster and cement; paints, 0.-s varnishes, builders’ hardware, mantels and grates, at 12 to 20 Bay street, W. DIXON LUMBER CO. We can remember staid and success ful business concerns in our city, but there are few whose steady growth and progress has been more pronounced than the Dixon Lumber Company. They i are well and widely known as manu i facturers and dealers in all kinds ot Southern yellow pine lumber and tim ber, wholesale dealers in brick, coal and wood; also groceries, hay, grain and provisions. This firm has become immensely popular in a trade terri tory covering many of the surround ing States. This firm has built up a large and lucrative business and it is well that Savannah can boast such a meritorious home enterprise. The gen tiemen at the head of this concern are well known citizens, and business men and are consistent friends o* labor. D. R. THOMAS t SON. Savannah is the home <>f n nnm ber of important concerns that involvt the investment of considerable capi tai and give employment directly o» indirectly to a large number of peo pie. An enterprise of importance such as D. R. Thomas & Son, located at 301 Germania Bank Building, extensive dealers in coal, is worthy of commenu able in this issue not only because of their fair and reasonable attitude to ward labor, but also because of the excellent quality of their products. This firm is well and favorably known and today occupies a foremost position among the substantial and progressive concerns of the city and State. Our members and friends will do well to give their patronage and cooperation to this deserving company Its affairs are directed by progressive business men who are always ready to put forth every effort to promote the best interests of the city. The firm consists of D. R. Thomas and J. M. Thomas, two of the most capable business men and public spirited citi zens of Savannah. ROUGH ON POOR JOHN. Chinese Must Not Sprinkle Clothes Through Their Teeth in Chicago. John Chinaman, who runs a laun dry, will have to qtiit sprinkling water on clothes by blowing it through his mouth. If he doesn’t, he will run afoul of the Chicago health department. Following complaints to the depart ment that disease has been spread through this agency, City Health Com missioner Evans said that criminal ac tion would follow any continuation of the practice. Dr. Evans also an nounced that a thorough examination, of all Chinese laundries will bv made to see that they are kept sani tary. —Philadelphia North American. Working men are sometimes accused oi patronizing Chinese laundries. We believe there are few, if any, that are guilty of such misconduct in Savan nah, but if there should be any such, they should certainly mend their ways. Aside from the unsanitary feature, by patronizing a Chink laundry you are depriving clean American labor of a chance to earn a living. How can you consistently ask those employed m laundries to patronize the other pro ducts bearing the union label and at the same time fail to patronize good American concerns that give employ ment to Americans and are conducted in a sanitary manner under favorable conditions? Never let it be said that a union man ever patronizes Chinese laundries so long as we have in our midst a single modern, up-to-date establish ment that treats the public right. LEADING LAWYERS OF SAVANNAH and PROMINENT PUBLIC OFFICIALS HON. GEORGE W. TIEDEMAN, MAYOR. We firmly believe that an era of unprecedented growth and prosperity has set in that is destined to place Savannah in the front rank of tne leading American cities. This can be attributed in a large measure to the public-spirited efforts shown by our leading men of affairs, captains of industry, recognized leaders of busi ness and* professional life of the city. Hon. George W. Tiedeman, Mayor, is a splendid example of the type of cit izens that is needed to aid in mak ing the city wide-awake and pro gressive and able to cope with our commercial and industrial suprem acy. As a Mayor he is a man who can always be counted on to do every thing for the best interests of our community, consequently he com mands the respect, confidence and ad miration of the thousands of wage earners of this entire section. We are pleased to extend to Hon. George -SV. TiedemPA 'JMayor, the compliments and wish HON. WALTER C. HARTRIDGE. Solicitor-General. Our list of worthy officials would in deed be incomplete should we fail to record the name of Hon. Walter C. Hartridge, Solicitor-General. Walter C. Hartridge has, from the date of tak ing his oath of office, proven himself an able and efficient public servant. He has discharged the arduous duties of the position with honor and credit and has made a host of iriends among all classes of people, including espe cially the members of organized labor. That he is held in high esteem and confidence on all sides is a generally accepted fact. Indeed, he is, if pos sible, even more popular than ever before in the eyes of the public. ±ne position is one that requires expert attention, and Hon. Walter C. Hart ridge has not been found wanting in the necessary ability to properly fill the position to the satisfaction of rue voters who placed him in office, and 'specially of the working people, who constitute the majority of the popula tion. Hon. Walter C. Hartridge enjoys our hearty esteem and confidence, and we extend to him hearty greetings and as surances of continued esteem and con fidence. GEN. P. W. MELDRIM. The bench and bar of Sav®»»"*b jan justly boast of a number of able rep resentatives. Among the very top notchers, possessing all the character istics that mark the recognized leaders at the bar, is Gen. P. W. Meiarim. Gen. P. W. Meldrim is a lawyer of the broad-gauge variety; profound stu lent of law, logical reasoner and man of keen acumen and fine discernment. He possesses in a liberal measure the qualities that are so essential in the make-up of competent and successful attorneys at law. That he is a gen ileman of splendid ability and un questioned integrity will not be de tiled. Moreover, he is popular with ill classes of citizens and especially ith the host of wage earners who egard him as fair and reasonable and particularly worthy of the utmost rust and confidence. We extend to Gen. P. W. Meldrim ’earty greetings and best wishes -oi r continued career of usefulness. HON. W. W. GORDON, JR. Hon. W. W. Gordon, Jr., is another shining example of an attorney who has won his spurs and occupies a po sition of prominence in the legal pro session because of conspicuous ahill ty and proven integrity. He needs no formal introduction to the forces of labor. As a leading practioner, he has distinguished himself with special I credit and in all his career of useful wess has displayed the qualities tha* characterize a lawyer of ability. In making a proper estimate of v.ie strength of the Savannah bar. the name of Hon. W. W. Gordon, Jr., is entitled to special consideration. He is not only a capable lawyer, but also a most desirable citizen. The forces of labor regard him as a fair and honorable gentleman as well as a pro fessional man of prominence. THE PRAGER LAUNDRY CO. The Prager Laundry Company, lo cated at Bay and Barnard streets, is well worthy of being classed as one of the most progressive establishments in Savapnah. They have one of the largest and best equipped laundris|i in Georgia ana sanitary conditions are * perfect. The building was erected for the purpose of laundry work, properly ventilated, and is the coolest and most inviting place for the health and comfort of employees. The machinery used by The Prager I atindry Co., is of the most improved kind and the latest and best methods have been adopted and placed in smooth running order. The public is cordially invited to call and inspect the plant and see for themselves what a really up-to-date laundry looks like. Now, a word about the work turned out from this splen did laundry. The wagon men are em ployed from among intelligent, polite and neat young fellows, insuring the patrons proper treatment and courtesy, and the same painstaking care and polite attention is always shown cus tomers who call at the offices. Their attitude toward labor is most fair and considerate and they are justly entitled to the patronage of the wage-earners of Savannah. J. D. WEED & CO. J. D. Weed & Co. is a magnificent example of what enterprise, energy, sound business ability and good judg ment on the part of the gentlemen into whose hands are entrusted the affairs HON. A. A. LAWRENCE. Hon. A. A. Lawrence, attorney and member of the_ Legislature, not only occupies a„ leading position in the le gal profession of Savannah, but is also recognized as a lawyer who wields an influence for good in the public life of the city. He is an able law yer and high class gentleman, whom It is a pleasure to include among the professional men of Savannah that are regarded as especially worthy of our utmost trust and confidence. He is a -'onscientious attorney of proven abil ity and integrity. He commands the ’•espect and confidence of the public as a whole, including the forces of ’abor, who constitute the larger and not least important portion of the population. Thoroughly versed in the law, a profound thinker and a forceful speak er, it is a pleasure to state that he numbers a large following of friends and admirers among the working peo ple. We feel that he reflects special honor and credit upon the legal pro fession and should receive the hearty aPProhaUftiL good, citizens. filin'" greetings and assurances of tne con tinued esteem and confidence of or ganized labor. In his career as Legislator, he has exhibited an attitude of strict fair ness and justice, which is all that or ganized labor demands; he has thus been in position to be of practical ser vice to organized labor in its struggle for fair play. HON. THOMAS F. SCREVEN. In sizing up the strength of our chosen officials, the name of Hon. Thomas F. Screven presents itself for special treatment. Sheriff Screven is easily one of the recognized leaders of Savannah. He is a man of splendid attainments, being thoroughly equipp ed for the position he holds. He is a gentleman of high personal charac ter and one in wh- m the forces of labor place the greatest trust and con fidence. Hon. Thomas F. Screven has at all times shown himself to be fair and honorable in all his relations with abor and the public. It is safe to state that no official in Georgia num bers a larger following of friends ana admirers among the working people than does Thomas F. Screven. We are pleased to place his name high upon the list of officials and ex tend to him hearty greetings and as surances of our continued esteem and confidence. iIwOXSMk .’.’ct i \WhIIII|I h.hhii ti ling /SHV if •WW'BI -j/ SAVANNAH'S BANKING INSTITUTIONS of this company ean attain. That th? company’s interests are looked after in a practical way, and one that re flects credit upon our city is shown by the up-to-date business methods i i vogue. They nave always shown tha’ they are public-spirited in any ques tion pertaining to the welfare of the workingmen or the city’s interests. W~: wish for J. D. Weed & Co. extensive wholesalers and retailers of hardware, a continued era of prosperity. They are located at 221 Broughton street. I West, and carry an immense stock of hardware, including especially a larg? assortment of the best grades of tools. THE SAVANNAH BRICK WORKS. This concern is held in high saver, and we trust their popularity will in crease. Its business is conducted on a broad-minded and public-spirited basis. H. B. Speele, the proprietor, has shown himself to be in sympathy with the labor movement on many occasions and has always treated labor’s repre sentatives with the utmost courtesy and consideration. Tn extending to the Savannah Brick Works our sup port and encouragement, we wish for them a full share of the great prosper ity which is being enjoyed at the pres ent time by all classes of trade and industry in our community. They are extensive manufacturers of bricks with the following demonstrated . >• tues: Hard and strong, increasingly so with age; dense; low absorption; no efflorescence or surface discolora tion; unaffected by acids; unaffected by heat, frost and water; easy and cheap to lay. HON. M. A. O’BYRNE. In calling particular attention to the different men in public life, who have more than made good, we do not hesitate to set the seal of our approval upon the splendid career of Hon. M. A. O’Byrne. The forces of labor have followed his career in the legal pro fession with more than passing inter est, recognizing in him a consistent friend of the working people, and a gentleman of marked ability and in tegrity. Hon. M. A. O’Byrne is a man of hrains, courage and energy, who can be counted on to take a live and act ive interest in all that pertains to the future grow’th and development of the city. It would be indeed difficult to overestimate the practical and pub lic-spirited interest in the welfare of this section that has been taken by Hon. M. A. O'Byrne. We have taken particular pains, to select for representation only such . aiames as are a and Ifcfcitsanflal ai'lAo itjflHMHHHKrth Jmi deveiopmeUF; aifd ttOu. '' m. *A. i s deserving of a foremost po sition on the list. HON. HENRY McALPIN. The position of ordinary is an ar duous one. It requires special ability on the part of the incumbent and un questioned integrity to fulfill the du ties of the position with honor and credit. That Hon. Henry McAlpin has discharged his duties as judge court ordinary with genuine credit is a wen known fact. By his splendid service he has won the hearty esteem and con fidence of the ■working people of Sa vannah to a marked degree. Hon. xien ry McAlpin has made an ideal ordin ary. He is a man who can be de pended on to be fair and reasonable in all he does and the public has am ple reason to be satisfied with their choice in selecting him for that im portant position. Hon. Henry McAlpin is especially popular with the union men of Savan nah and it is a pleasure to include his name foremost among the public officials and professional men to whom is extended the hearty greetings of or ganized labor. He performs his duties fearlessly and devotes his time ungrudgingly to the service of the people, extending fair play to all alike regrdless of their social or financial condition in life.