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HON. H. E. WILSON.
It is one of the cardinal principles
of organized labor to give credit to
whom credit is due. it is also our
fixed policy to support and encourage
to the fullest extent, c.ne leading rep
resentatives of the bench and bar, who
by able and efficient service, especial
ly merit tne esteem and confidence ot
tne public, in calling particular at
tention to the different men in the le
gal profession who have more .-.an
maue good, we do not hesitate to set
tne seal of our approval upon the
splendid record ot tue above gentle
men. rhe forces of labor have io,.ow
ed nis career with more than passing
interest, recognized in him a consist
ent friend ot the working people in
every emergency that has arisen dur
ing nis public career.
He is a lawyer of ability and in
tegrity and a gentleman of high per
sonal character. It is safe to state
there no attorney in this section who
numbers a larger following of friends
and admirers among the working peo
ple. We feel that he reflects specitl
honor and credit upon the legal pro
fession and should receive the hearty
approbation of all good citizens. We
are pleased to extend to him hearty
greetings and assurance ot the con
tinued esteem and confidence of or
ganized labor.
R. VAN KEUREN & CO.
Among the well known and progres
sive retail establishments in the city
none are more worthy of special men
tion in this, our annual industrial edi
tion, than R. Van Keuren & Co., deal
ers in fine watches, diamonds and jew
elry, and other lines usually carried in
a first-class jewelry store. This live,
wide-awake establishment is located at
117 Bull street, where they have ouilt
up a splendid business by adhering to
strict business principles.
They carry complete lines of depend
able merchandise, and the customer
who enters the store is assured of po
lite attention and fair treatment. This
fact, coupled with the splendid values,
has made this store a popular shopping
place with many of our people.
The management looks closely after
the details of the business, and by
pleasant and agreeable manners has
made this store very popular with the
trade.
R. Van Keuren & Company have
ever been friends to the working man
and have shown a friendly feeling for
all conservative labor movements.
It is with a great deal of pleasure
that The Labor Herald speaks in
praise of this worthy store and wishes
for them a long and prosperous busi
ness life. •
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HERMAN COAL AND WOOD CO.
The Herman Coal and Wood Com
pany is one of our most reliable con
cerns and their business has grown
to large proportions, owing to the
splendid manner in which they nave
conducted all the details of the busi
ness. The public always feel that in
dealing with this company they will
get courteous treatment and a fair
deal. The wage-earners as well as
the public generally extend their lib
eral support, and in so doing tney ad
vance their own interests. There is
no similar concern in tha State where
the public is more certain to get
proper service and know they are
dealing with a thoroughly reliable
concern. The Herman Coal and Wood
Company is entitled to hearty com
mendation for the considerate atti
tude exhibited towards labor, and
their business deserves to prosper.
The firm is located at 105 Bay street,
West. They are wholesale and re
tail dealers in anthracite and bitu
minous coal. The members of th
firm are M. S. and Carl J. Herman. Ik
estimating the strength of Savannah
as a great industrial center, all due
credit should be accorded to the Her
man Coal and Wood Company, which
stands in the front rank of the sub
stantial, progressive enterprises of
the city.
They are sole agents for the justly
celebrated Montevallo lump soft coal.
HENDERSON BROTHERS.
Foremost in the undertaking busi
ness of Savannah is the firm of Hen
derson Brothers, located at 220 Dray
ton street. This firm is no stranger
to the hosts of labor in this section.
For many years they have been lo
cated in our midst and during that
time they have built up a reputation
for square and reliable dealings sec
ond to none in the South. Tney are
decidedly popular with the wage-earn
ers of the city, and have always been
noted for their painstaking and ex
pert service combined with a disposi
tion to treat the public with the great
est courtesy and consideration. The
firm of Henderson Brothers is one of
the substantial and firmly established
concerns of great merit tnat are do
ing business on a large scale in Sa
vannah. They are amply equipped un
dertakers and they conduct a first
class, up-to-date establishment and
treat the public right.
THE KNIGHT DRUG CO.
Each branch of business is repre
sented by a number of leading firms
that are known to be progressive and
modern in their methods, and conduct
ing their business in such a manner as
The purpose of this investigation is
to show in facts and figures the com
mercial and industrial growth of sa
vannah. In doing so we desire to give
full credit to whom credit is due. One
of the foremost institutions of our City
that has made good and that has
proven itself expecially worthy of
public confidence is The Savannah
Lighting Company. This company has
amply proven that it is engaged in an
effort to give the public the best pos
sible service, in light and power, and
at a price within reach of all. it has
also made electric power availabje for
manufacturing purposes, thereby of
fering unequaled opportunities and in
ducements to manufacturers to locate
their factories here, insuring them of
first class service at a most economical
cost, ueh a concern should ~e sos
tered and encouraged to the fullest
extent.
The forces of labor in Savannah
hold the Savannah Lighting Company
in the highest respect and confluence.
As an employer, it is fair and reason
able and as a public servant, it is to
be classed as one of our most com
mendable and progressive institutions.
The people demand good service and
it cannot be denied that the Savannah
Lighting Company has rendered the
best to be had. This Company is
therefore to be classed foremost among
the important elements that combine
to make Savannah a commercial and
Industrial center of prominence.
to elicit the respect and admiration of
the public as a whole. It is one of L±e
basic principles of unionism to tester
and encourage to the fullest extent a
concern of this character. It is, there,
fore, a pleasure to call especial atten
tion to The Knight Drug Co., which
is in the hands of gentlemen who can
always be depended on be to deal in
the most fair and honorable manner.
This firm is an extensive dealer in
drugs, toilet articles, etc., and makes
a specialty of carefully filling pre
scriptions. It is especially fair to
ward labor and worthy of support
The Kn’ght Drug Co. is a recognizee!
leader in the drug business. They d<f
both a wholesale and retail business
at 103 Broughton street, West.
ADAMS PAINT COMPANY.
This concern has done much to
make Savannah known for the large
number of reliable concerns doing
business here. They are extensive
dealers in everything that is hanuied
by a progressive, up-to-date paint ana
oil establishment, and have long since
gained a reputation for handling only
the best and most satisfactory pro
ducts. Their goods are of the very
highest and most desirable grades that
are produced from any company, and
our workingmen and the general
nubile will make no mistake in giv
ing them all the support they can.
This concern has always been liberal
minded regarding the welfare of the
workingman, and public spirited on
all questions pertaining to our city’s
growth and development. They are
also extensive dealers in sash, doors
and blinds, sewer pipe, fire brick, etc.
and are located at 106 Congress street,
W„ and 103 St. Julian street, W.
THE SOL. C. RICE COMPANY.
The Sol. C. Rice Company, located
at 120 Broughton street, West, conduct
a first-class gents’ furnishing and
tailor store. Our friends can find here
the best and most reliable goods in
the furnishing line that one could wish
to choose from. The firm numbers
many of their customers from the
wage earners of the city anu section,
who are attracted by the fair and
honest dealings every buyer receives,
and the courteous treatment extended
to all visitors to their well conducted
establishment. We are pleased to
recommend this firm to our mem
bers and the public, and we hope they
will continue to receive a large portion
of patronage of our people which they
deserve. The firm carries a full and
complete line of fine union made
goods. We wish for the Sol. C. Rice
Company the continued success they
deserve. We believe it is -a positive
benefit to every wage-earner in the
community.
TheJLabor Herald
BALFOUR HARDWARE CO.
• Under the head of hardware and
l housefurnishings, we wish to impress
upon our readers that the Balfour
- Hardware Company, located at 19
i Broughton street, West, stands first
i and foremost among the concerns in
l this important branch of business, a
large percentage of our wage-earners
i are constant or occasional users of
; hardware, tools, etc., and it is well to
. bear in mind at ail times the name of
a firm such as the one under consld-
I eration, where one is always certain
get value received, ahd, m addition,
ave the satisfaction of knowing that
l ne is dealing with a reliable and com
mendable concern. This firm is up-to
date in every respect and wortay of
the patronage of all classes of our
citizens, and especially of union men.
> This enterprising and modern estab-
> lisnment is officered by well known,
; orogressive and most desirable citi-
> zens.
1 McMILLAN BROS.
The forces of labor have always en-
■ deavored to preach and practice the
' gospel of patronizing and fostering to
t the fullest extent a commendable home
1 enterprise. We wish at this time to
1 draw particular attention to a home
’ concern that is particularly deserving
• of support and encouragement. McMil
lan Bros, of this city, extensive manu-
! facturers of seamless turpentine stills
J and general metal workers, and their
’ products have found great favor with
' the buying public. The firm is lo
! rated at the corner of Liberty and
■ Price streets. The firm occupies a
’ foremost position in the commercial
make-up of Savannah, and it is worthy
of note that they have always been
cordial in their attitude toward labor.
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t THE A. VETSBURG CO.
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> A meritorious enterprise of magni
i cude and importance such as the A.
i Vetsburg Company, wholesale dealers
i in hats and caps, is worthy of com-
> mendation, not only on acount of the
, excellent facilities for taking care of
1 the trade, but also because of their
, manifestly fair and honorable deal
l .ngs both with labor and the public.
[ This successful firm is well and fa-
> vorably known to the working men of
this city. They hold a prominent po
sition among the large institutions of
i the State. Our members and friends
will make no mistake in extending
I their support and cooperation to this
i meritorious firm. Since their incep
i tion they have constantly added to the
prestige and welfare of Savannah. The
■ officers are A. Vetsburg, president; B
iIH. Levy, vice-president; J. M. Rich
secretary and treasurer.
I. C. HEMLY.
This popular and enterprising con
cern is one of those which we take
especial pleasure in recommending to
the attention of our readers, because
of the many bargains that can be se
cured there at all times.
There is no house in the city that
?cunts a more substantial patronage
10m our people than this worthy and
high-class establishment.
This store is located at 122 State
street. West, and 114 Barnard street.
If your wants and demands are of
the furniture and housefumlshing line
be sure to look over the stock of
I. C. Hemly before buying.
You will find the best values and
courtesies, and liberal treatment is as
sured to all who visit the store.
The official organ of labor is pleased
to say that the attitude of this firm
toward the workingman is most fair
and reasonable, and it is deserving ox
the hearty co-operation of our friends.
I. C. Hemly deals in furniture, mat
tings, rugs, shades and everything
usually handled by a first-class house
furnishing store. This gentleman is
a wideawake and progressive business
man of the desirable class. He stakes
his reputation upon absolutely fair and
reliable dealings and is ever on the
alert to see that the public is given
absolute satisfaction. It is also worthy
of note that they have always been
most cordial and friendly in their at
titude toward labor.
J. H. ESTILL & CO.
Among the representative firms of
our city, there is none more deserving
of the hearty patronage and support
of the thousands of workmen than is
this company. J. H. Estill & Co. car
ry a large stock of paints, oils, sash,
doors, blinds and builders’ supplies in
general, and have constantly, since
the day of their inception, advanced
along progressive lines and become ex
section. The management has proven
itself to be thoroughly conscientious,
straightforward and broadminded, loy
al to our city, and courteous in the
highest degree to its employes and
workmen generally. This concern
grows in importance and its business
is yearly increasing. The men at tne
head are very affable, pleasant gen
tlemen, and we extend to them the
hand of fellowship. J. H. Estill &
Co. are located at 112 Congress St.,
W.
THE GLOBE SHOE COMPANY.
In looking over the important mer
cantile concerns of Savannah that are
well known in shoe circles, we find
that an enviable position is held by
the Globe Shoe Company, located at
17 Broughton street, West. It m
known to be one of the most popular
shoe stores in the city.
The lines of shoes carried by tue
Globe Shoe Company come from fac
tories that give perfect satisfaction in
every particular. That’s the kind of
shoe that has made for this store a
reputation second to none in the
South.
The gentlemen at the head or this
establishment are among the most
thorough-going business men, and by
courteous and gentlemanly treatment
have made friends among all classes of
people.
We are pleased to state that the
Globe Shoe Company is friendly to
ward all conservative labor move
ments and a friend to the working peo
ple, and we take pleasure in bringing
to the attention of our members and
friends the name of this reliable shoe
company. They have been located in
their new commodious quarters since
October last.
SECKINGER & KANE.
Each line of business is represented
by a leader. Those concerns which at
tain leadership in their kind of busi
ness and the esteem and confidence of
the public do so not by mere chance,
but by honest efforts to be fair and
reasonable both with labor and with
the public. This point is well exem
plified by Seckinger & Kane, a con
cern which should always receive the
hearty support and encouragement of
the public, promoting tne commercial
and industrial prestige of Savannah.
Those at the head are numbered
among our foremost broad-minded pub
lic-spirited and leading business men.
The above concern are extensive
plumbers and tinners. We wish for
them a continued era of success and
prosperity. The firm consists of M.
O. Seckinger and R. L. Kane and is
located at 149 and 151 Whitaker street.
STAR CLOTHING COMPANY.
The above firm is located at 104
Broughton street, West. It is one of
the most reliable concerns of its kind
in the city, and we take pleasure in
placing it foremost among the first
class business houses. They handle a
first-class grade of men’s furnishings
and everything that is usually carried
in a strictly first-class men’s store, and
we would advise our members an
readers to give this concern a trial
before going elsewhere. Their atti
tude toward labor is most commenu
able, and we heartily wish that their
business may continue to prosper as
it has since the date of its concep
tion. The firm is one of our fore
most retail establishments. They do
a splendid business and stand high in
the esteem and confidence of the en
tire public. Prominent among the
union made products handled by the
Star Clothing Company is the cele
brated Douglass shoes.
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JOHN D. MURPHY.
This prosperous concern is one of
those that have made rapid strides
since its establishment, and has served
to till a much needed want in the
homes of our workingmen. It is now
regarded as one of the most useful
concerns in our city and is doing
more than ordinary good work in
making pleasant the recreation hours
of those who appreciate good amuse
ment. This firm handles the best
makes of pianos and organs. We trust
that this company may enjoy a more
etxended share of the union men’s
patronage as well as that of the gen
eral public.
John D. Murphy is located at 344
Bull street, where a full line or ail
kinds of musical instruments is han
died. It is under the awe manage
ment of gentlemen well known to our
people as broad-minded and public
spirited, and is a firm that is especial
ly worthy of patronage. Witn forty
years of experience, John D. Murphy
is especially qualified to serve the
people of Savannah in the best pos
sible manner, selling instruments of
quality at moderate prices and on easy
terms. He believes in honest work at
lowest prices.
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J. H. KOCH.
In presenting this publication con
taining the review of our friendiy mer
chants, we pay J. H. Koch, of 46 Whit
aker street, a well deserved tribute. At
all times has the proprietor of tms es
tablishment, where the best and most
reliable goods are sold, been reason
able and just in his dealings with la
bor. On many occasions he has dem
onstrated that he was interested in
the welfare and advancement of uxe
wage-earners, and in consideration of
this good will we have no hesitancy
in placing the name of J. H. Koch in
these columns to be sent broadcast
among the public. May his business
increase, is our hearty wish.
J. H. Koch carries a large and ele
gant stock of watches, diamonds and
jewelry, etc. In patronizing him our
friends may feel safe in the knowl
edge that their wants are being prop
erly supplied.
J. H. Koch has been in business for
the past thirty-three years, and has
established an enviable reputation for
square and reliable dealing.
JACKSON & GUTMAN.
Jackson & Gutman carry a full line
of men’s, women’s and children’s fur
nishings. This firm’s attitude toward
labor has been friendly and consider
ate and it is entitled to the support
of all. It has built up a large busi
ness by its honest dealing, and it is
entitled to unlimited patronage. Our
city has seen the need of many just
such firms that carry weight with
the outside world and raise our com
mercial standing—firms that are a
positive credit to the welfare and nest
interests of Savannah.
The firm is composed of well known
merchants and gentlemen of high per
sonal character, whom it is a pleasure
to commend in the highest terms.
They conduct a flourishing establish
ment at the corner of Broughton and
Whitaker streets, where they deal ex
tensively in dry goods and notions, la
dies’ ready-made suits, skirts, cloaks
and waists.
CONIDA’S CHOCOLATE MANUFAC
TURING COMPANY.
The public extends liberal patronage
to Conida’s Chocolate Manufacturing
Company because they have found that
by patronizing the products of this es
tablishment they will always be served
right. The policy of this company
is to manufacture only products of
absolute purity. This point cannot be
too strongly emphasized nowadays
when so much inferior confectionery
is being placed on the market This
establishment stakes its reputation on
the quality of the good handled and
the service given the public, the pres
ent flourishing condition of the busi
ness may be attributed chiefly to mat
fact.
Conida’s Chocolate Manufacturing
Company is a most satisfactory place
to patronize in every respect. There
is a high-class style to the manner in
which the business is ’ conducted.
Therefore, it holds a position of lead
ership among the confectionery estab
lishments of the South, and is a com
pany of which the public has reason
to feel proud. It is especially popular
with our people, and we bespeak for
Conida’s Chocolate Manufacturing
Company, on Bull street, unlimited pa
tronage throughout the coming year.
BYCK BROTHERS.
One of the well established, reliable
progressive and popular shoe stores of
Savannah is Byck Brothers. This firm
has maintained n leading position and
a high standing for ability and in
tegrity in business circles throughout
the entire section.
It is very pleasing, indeed, to know
such a firm as this has constantly up
held the correct principles of organ
ized labor, and by its encouragement
has done much to further the inter
est of unionism. This firm is an ex
tensive dealer in footwear that’s up-to
date and everything that is handled
by a first class and progressive shoe es
tablishment. Their place of business
is located on Broughton street, in the
heart of the business section, where
they are known as “Footcoverers to all
Mankind.”
THE US & COMPANY.
Among the best firms in Savannah
wno are frientuy toward the iaoor
movement and tne working man,
are more aeserving of special
m this edition than the firm i..m.
ueans this article.
meir store, located at the southwest
coiner of Bull and Broughton streets,
is well and favorably known and is
a popular shopping place with our
people, who have come to learn that
at all times they can find the articles
and the price to their nking. The
firm carries complete stocks ol
watches, diamonds and jeweiry—all ol
the dependable sort.
This fact, coupled with a desire to
please all who enter the store, hm,
made this store a great favorite with
hundreds of shoppers, who appreciate
the efforts of the salespeople.
Theus & Company have shown
themselves impressed by the earnest
uesire of labor advocates to advance
the labor organizations, and have by
tact and courtesy and thoroughly re
liable dealings made a host of friends
among the working people.
M. BLUMBERG & SONS.
It has been our aim in this issue to
make an accurate list of those pro
gressive and public-spirited firms that
have kept pace with the times, anu
firms that have by fair and honorable
business methods, able and efficient
service, won the esteem and confluence
of all classes of people. In presenting
this list we have no hesitancy in plac
ing the name of M. Blumberg & Sons
foremost on the list prominent among
the progressive dealers of Savanna...
They have built up an immense busi
ness and made a host of friends among
the union men of the city and the
general public. They are extensive
dealers in dry goods, snoes and no
tions. The establishment of M. Blum
berg & Sons is located at 104-108
Broughton street, West, and is one
distinctive store “where fashion reigns
supreme.”
BROUGHTON STREET DAIRY.
This well known and reliable con
cern is one of the most important es
tablishments of the city, and the repu
tation established by this splendid con
cern for pure dairy products has made
for them many substantial friends anq
patrons throughout the section. The
management has always made it a
point to use only the best material
and employ only first-class workmen,
therefore their output has always
proven entirely satisfactory to the
trade. That's one of the strong
points; another is the careful, conser
vative way in which their business is
conducted. This feature, coupled with
straightforward, honorable dealings,
has made them very popular with a.,
people who do business with them.
The Broughton Street Dairy makes
a specialty of high class products, and
all orders are promptly turned out.
Under careful management tne busi
ness has continued to grow until it
holds today a position second to none
in the city.
They are located at 220 Broughton
street, East.
THE GUARANTEE CLOTHING CO.
When the Guarantee Clothing Corn
apny went into the field for business
against all comers, they recognized
that it would take hard and persistent
work and a determined effort to please
the people by giving them what they
wanted, together with good values for
their money, and they have proven
their ability along all oi these lines.
This store has daily become more
and more popular with the laboring
class of people, as well as with all
classes of buyers, who, on account of
the uniform courtesy shown them and
the great values to be found there,
have made it a practice to come from
a distance to trade with this high
class men’s, boys’ and children’s fur
nishing store.
The business is under able manage
ment and looks closely after every de
tail of the business. This popular firm
has shown a kindly feeling for the la
borign man, and labor’s official organ
takes special pride in recommending
this store to our people. They are lo
cated at 210 Broughton street, West.
They are at present unloading a heavy
stock of fall and winter goods at
greatly reduced prices, having over
stocked for the present season.
JOSEPH GALIN,
Successor to Farley & Galin
Foremost among the business estab
lishments of Savannah which com
bine to give it its metropolitan char
acter, we desire to place the name
of Joseph Galin, successor to Farley
& Galin. In the transaction of tne
great volume of their business we are
pleased to note that they are held in
the highest esteem, not only by their
employes, to whom they accord the
most fair and courteous treatment, but
also to conservative organiezd labor in
Savannah and throughout the section.
It is a pleasure to know that this
firm takes such a kindly interest in
labor. This establishment is of great
material benefit to the city, whose
population is so largely made up of
workingmen. The proprietor of this
concern has shown clearly that he re
lieves in the live and-let-live principle
and has always co-operated cheerfully
to further the cause of labor.
He is an extensive dealer in men’s
boys’ and children’s furnishings, hats
and clothing, and ladies’ suits, shoes,
millinery, etc., at 47 Whitaker street.
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