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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. • —— —----- • ■■ —— . „ .._, __ . tfjL ■ I ■ ■■ V a— -11 1 B -4 I Jk. ■> . 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. I t THE A. VETSBURG CO. [ > 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. I.'’ - f T I < T -h- I 7 ; I iT k H ' .1 A* * I II —MI al I ■ n I B imkm£*k 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. » ■ 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. '<F £