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SAVANNAH’S MERCHANTS
THE ENTERPRISING AND SOLID
BU -INaSS MEN OP THIS CITY.
The People to Patronize Art Those
Who Show to the World Their Ad
, vantages—The Growing Trade of
J Many Industries—What the Mer
chants Have to Offer to Their Trade
—The Greatest Mamet in the South
We’.l Represented.
The past year has been one of material
prosperity and advancement to the people
and merchants of Savannah. Throughout
commercial pursuits there has been such a
gratifying activity that the “boom” of the
future is among the thingß quite confidently
predicted. The moral and intelligent sense
of our trades people outweigh the machina
tions of unreliable competitors, and no
shadows cast themselves athwart the bright
horizon of this dawning prosperity.
Already the power of our commercial ad
vantages is self-evident Producers and
consumers alike look upon the merchants
of Savannah as the promoters of their in
terests In advancing the prosperity and
placing all upon a solid foundation of busi
ness transactions.
The columns of the Mor.vino News to
day contain many advertisements of our
business houses who know aDd appreciate
the value cf a daily medium whica roaches
so many valuable readers, and whose trade
has been benefited by judiciously announc
ing to the readers ot the paper that they
have merchandise for sale. No other
merchants in the state can compete success
fully with them. The territory belongs to
them and they hold it m a business-like
courteous manner. The merchants iq the
interior know full well and have the fact
demonstrated continually that they caa
buy goods as cheat) in Savannah as they
can by sending north.
The merchants of Bavannah are alive
with the times. They are attendlug to
their increasing trades and are helping to
build up the great commercial southern
seaport city.
The advertising columns of the Morning
News will be found very interesting and
beneficial to-day. They present the many
reliable and enterprising business men of
Bavannah.
Appel Si Scbaul.
In presenting for the consideration of our
readers both at home ana abroad historical
aad descriptive reviews of the industries of
the city of Bavannah, it is necessary and
important to select representative institu
tions and establishments, and to consider
more particularly those whose success has
made them conspicuous and gained for their
proprietors positions prominent In the mer
cantile history of the city. The clothing
business in this, or, in fact, any other city,
is one of the most important factors in its
general make-up. The leading house in this
city engaged in that line is Appel & Schaul.
This firm has been in oxistenoe
in this city but a few years, but the long
personal experience of the members of the
firm in the trade has been brought iDto
prominence, and they aro the most success
ful clothing merchants that have risen to
the very bight of a business career in go
short a time. “Always on the move,” that's
what they are. Nothing escapes them that
will interest the patrons of their mammoth
establishment.
They inaugurated the “One Price"
system at the start and have profited by its
originality. Plain figures never deceive.
Their goods are marked down to the lowest
reasonable prices at the beginning of the
season, and therefore their customers can be
benefited when the sesson opens, instead of
waiting for "cut prioes” ou goods that have
been neid at enormous rates during the
early part of the seasou. This enterprising
firm has had one of its members in tho
north since last May superintending the
manufacture of their enormous fall and
winter stock of goods, thereby insuring
that all garments will be first
class aud fashionable. These goods
are arriving daily and an
inspection is invited. They havo nrrangod
for an immeuse trade this fall, and every
thing points to a successful and beneficial
confirmation of their ideas. Their large
and attractive advertisement on the eighth
page of this issue is a demonstration of
their enterprise and good business judg
ment. Read of tho specialties they consider
the most valuable, and take advantage of
their timely warning and invitations. They
have the goods, and you will do well to
patronize them.
Appel & Schaul have recently removed
to their new store, 151) Broughton street.
This large aud commodious structure is
tho handsomest in the south. It is undoubt
edly the most conveniently fitted up estab
lishment in the city. The elegant circular
show windows, fitted with lovely displays
■of furnishing goods,hats ana suits of clothes,
are always admired by all who pass by!
You are induced to look in at the unique
arrangement of the inside. Here you are
greeted by clever and polite assistants who
take pleasure in showing you tbe surround
ings—a model of neatness and beauty—
showcases Ailed with the latest productions
of tbe leading mills, nnd counters paoked
with tbe novelties fresh front the clothing
manufacturers.
Twenty five Hundred Wagona atOne
Transaction.
Probably the largest vehicle contract ever
made in the south was that recently con
summated by the Savauuah Carriage and
Wagon Company, oce of the largest and
most progressive firms of the kind in our
city and in the south.
Asm than two years ago this firm suc
ceeded to tbe business and good will of
Salomon Coben. who, for over twenty
years, was tbe reoogoized large vehicle
dealer in this section.
In this short period the business has un
dsrgone a wonderful change.
Increased capita!, young blood and energy
count for much.
But close prices, that magnet of immense
power, has done more than all else to build
up the business to its present magnitude.
The officers consist of Lee Roy Meyers,
president; Wm. Lczsron, vice-president;
Max Robinson, secretary and treasurer;
Chas. Brant, superintendent, who, together
with L. Mohr iof Mohr Bros.) and Edward
Karow (of Strauss & Cos.) comprise the board
of direocors.
All progressive and reliable business men
of Savannah.
Close buyers, whether from a distance or
nearby, have already realized their oppor
tunities and the convenience of duplicating
faotory prices with a home concern and one
that can be relied upon in all matters. The
advantages of a large stock, enabling per
sonal inspection, and the facilities for im
mediate shipment, are also features benefit
ing southern vehiole buyers.
The Savannah Carriage and Wagon
Company ere not only too largest but, in
fact, the cheapest vehicle ar.d harness deal
ers in the south. Five large warehouses are
inadequate to store the immense stock of
‘•everything on wheels’’ they carry.
Besides tbeir regular lines just now buy
ers are most interested in their summer
offer of carta, “Twelve for a hundred,”
harness “Ten for fifty.”
“Forty-eight-flfty” spindle business bug
gies; Auburn steel ails wagons for farm
and turpentine; and their “Brant’s Favor
ite” physicians and ladies carts at $33 SJ.
The Monxiso Naivg, from peraonalex
perience, based upon quite a number of
transactions, can confidently recommend the
Savannah Carriage and Wagon Company
to its readers and all vebioie buyers, in
tending purchasers should get their cata
logue and prices of “everything on wheels”
and harness too.
The Tidewater Cll Cos. of Georgia.
One of the largest slid most complete pe
troleum refineries in the country is thet of
the Tidewater Oil Company, at Bayonne,
N. J., covering more than eighty-fir* acre*
of ground.
The crude oil Is brought from a point
near Bradford, Pa., bv the pipe ‘‘lie of tue
Tidewater Pipe Company. The line is over
•TOO miles long, and is composed of s v-mcti
wrought-iron pipe. The capacity of the
line is 10,000 barrels a day, and it fur
nishes oil to the Tidewater Oil Company
alone. . , ~ .
In the process of refining, the crude oil is
taken from the twelve tanss 0f33,500 bar
rels capacity each, and run into the stills.
It is then ‘distilled by the fires beneath
Gasoline and naptha cone over first, and
am usually in such a pure state as to need
no refining. The burning ml follows. The
latter is separated Into diffeieut fire tests,
and each ii thor >ugblv purified in agitators
by sulphuric acid, caustic s /da and water,
and is then leady for market or export.
Tho residuum or tar that is left in the
stills is pumped to the tar stills and there
■ ft * • J ... . n ..n ill M, ■ A ia 1 . 11 A S/\
I distilled. The product is paraffine distillate,
and coke is left in the still. The distillate
contains wax, which is extracted by freez
> ing, filtering and pressing. After being
graded it is sold for cheiVing gum, paraf
fine paper, oonfectionery and caudles.
Candles are made by the company at the
rate of five tons a day.
The oil extracted from the wax is refined,
graded and becomes lubricating oil.
The Tidewater Od Company of Georgia
is the medium in tbs south for marketing
the product of this immense refinery, with
principal office in Savannah, branches iu
Atlanta, Mucin, Augusta, Columbus, Ga.;
Charleston, S. C., and Wilmington, N. C.
In addition to their oil business the com
pany is tbe largest manufacturer of tur
pentine and cottonseed oil barrels in the
south, having factories at Savan
nah, Cordele, Augusta and At
lanta, Ga.; Jasper, Fia.; Wilmington,
and Charlotte, N. C., Charleston aud
Georgetown, S. C., the most convenient
points to tho produoer. The efficient officers
of the company are: C. W. Burton presi
dent, Eber Biodgett vice president, J. W.
Moore goueral manager, and W. B. Mason
treasurer. For any information regarding
oils to lubricate or burn, including tho
world renowned Guardian Safety Burning
Oil address tho company at Savannah or any
of its brunches.
George Meyer, Wholesale Be9r.
The splendid showing made by this enter
prising young Savannah merchant proves
that George Meyer is in tho front rank
among Savannan’s business houses. His
establishment is known to ho tbe largest of
its line in the southeast, sales for the fiscal
year ending Juno 3J being over 20,030 bar
rels and 2,500,000 bottles of tuo Faust
beer, tho name aud reputation of which
have become a household word throughout
the civilized world, and especially in the
southern states. Tho proverbial liberality of
Adolphus Busch, Esq., who has earned the
soubriquet of prince of brewers, coupled
with the high reputation of the product
of the Anheuser-Busch Brewing Association
has won for thorn tho greatest fame
and patronage throughout the south. Added
to this tbe tireless energy and business
capacity of their genial representative here
iu Bavannah, and the result bos been tbe
most successful establishment among the
distributing depots of tbe Anheuser-Busch
in the United States. And the gratifying
feature about George Meyer’s success is that
he is a distinctly self-made man, having
fought his way through every difficulty,
aad stands to-day the proud head of u con
cern whose annual payroll now oxceeds
$30,000, distributed among sixty or
seventy employes, every dollar
of which is again circulated
in our city, and consequently
formiug a considerable factor in its welfare
and proepority. Tho operations of tilts
house are conducted on a vast scale, and
should be sesn by the public in order to ap
preciate Its magnitude. Something like
450 carloads of beer per annum aro re
ceived at the discharging point, foot of
1 .incoin street, in tho handsomo and well
built refrigerator cars of the Anheuser-
Busch brewery, where the beer is taken out
ice cold and stored in the ice vault at a
constant temperature of 3S tf . These ears are
sealed at the brewery aud bulk is only
broken at the ice house iu this
city, insuring the beer in the very finest pos
sible condition, aid as all these cars are
fitted with air brakes and couplers they are
run on fast schedules with passenger trains,
the run from Bt. Louis here often being
made in two and u half to three days. In
ail that tends to promote and expedite busi
ness George Meyer has kept pace with the
times, aud we predict a brilliant and suc
cessful future for his establishment.
Ellis, Young & Cos.
In dilating at length and In detail upon
tho industrial advantages of this city, It
must not be forgotten that they arise to a
great extent from our fortuitous, geo
graphical position, a climate unusually
equable and magnifioent water facilities
which place it in direct communication
with the largo productive turpentine sec
tions of Georgia. Prominent among the ex
tensive factors in naval stores and dealers in
distillers’ supplies, groceries, provisions and
grain, is the firm of Ellis, Young & Cos.
The steady increase of their business
is due to their excellent and
ample facilities for conducting a first-class
and enterprising business. In addition to
their enormous business as general commis
sion merchants they are agents for the well
known
COUNCIL TOOL COMPANY,
who manufacture all kinds of turpentine
tools. Their celebrated “Black Joe" and
“Standard’’ hackers are made of the best
steel and chemically tempered. They aro
uniform iu size and are set so as to cut a
long streak with no strain either on the
man or tbe tool. Their scrapers, pullers
and dippers are well known for their excel
lence and are extensively used throughout
tho siutb.
Embracing the highest qualification and
an established reputation through years of
association with this pursuit, Messrs. Ellis,
Young & Cos. readily suggest to those in
terested the desirability of the establishment
of business relations.
J. W. Tynan.
Of all Savannah's business men none are
more progressive, more abreast of the times
than her engineers and machinists. Promi
nent among these gentlemen who deal in
steam is Air. J. W. Tynan. This gentle
man is a skillful and experienced engineer
and machinist, as well as dealer in engines,
boilers, pumps, and ever}' description of
mill machinery, steam gauges, etc. He en
joys the entire confidence of the com
munity, and at his extensive shops u large
part of the repair work of the ocean steam
ships, river boats, river and saw-mills,
cotton presses, etc., is executed. He is also
the agent of some of the best boilers and
steam engines constructed in the union,and,
aside from repairing of all kinds, is pre
pared at short notice to furnish every descrip
tion of eastings, fittings and machinery for
those in need of the same. The growing
business has necessitated the construction
of a large and commodious building, which
has been recently completed and fitted up
with the latest aud best machinery for per
fecting the work of this popular establish
ment. This building is a monument to the
energy and business enterprise of the clever
proprietor,
McDonough & Cos.
As the commercial and industrial interests
of Savannah are so large and varied, it is
a matter of necessity that her facilities in
the great lumber trade should be extensive
aud that tbote interested in the trade should
be competent to handle the enormous busi
ness that, it transacted. One of the largest
firms and most enterprising Is McDonough
& Co.,whose immense offlo- aud factory are
on Wheaton street, near the foot of Liberty.
They oontroljun iromenceout-puFof lumber,
and make a specialty of supplying builders,
contractors and Jtbers with everything re
quired in tbo form of woods. Their faotory
is ono of the best equipped in tbs city. They
keep on band and make to order window
and door frames, inside finish, regular aud
odd sized sashes, blinds and door*, beside*
make a specialty of furnishing office
THE MORNING NEWS: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1891.
furniture in the shape of desks, railings and
general fittings. One of their recent and
haudsome productions Is the furniture at
tho offioe of tho Morning News. The
I head of this establishment, Hon. J. J. Mc
i Donough, is mayor of the city of Savannah.
Charles Beller.
The business of the Jos. SchlitzCo., Mil
waukee beer, has been greatly increased in
this city under the efficient management of
Mr. Charles Seiler, who is the popular agent
and who supplies the trade with this cele
brated beverage. The special brands of
beers which are packed for family use are
verv popular and in great demand.
jfr. Seiler may be called one of the old
residents of Savannah, having been a citizen
for over thirty five years.
Concordia park -that enticing resort on
the suburbs of the city, is owned by Mr.
Seiler. Beautiful shade trees and plants and
flowers from alt over the world fill the
grounds, and to which pleasure-seekers and
those fatigued with the heat and dust of the
city repair for rest and comfort, and to en
joy the pretty scenery, the picturesque
beauty, the pure air, the cool breeze, aad —
to quaff the foaming Milwaukee. At his
saloon on Broughton street Mr. Seiler has
only tho best served his guests. He has
established a name for prosperity aud enjoys
a fine reputation in business circles.
J. W. Teeple Sc Cos.
We call attention to this large furniture
house. They have added groatly to
their extensive establishment. Their stock
Is very large. They will sell on the install
ment plan. They curry a fall line of carpet
iug and hollow and tinware, such as stoves,
crockery, lamps, etc. It is their boast that at
the shortest notioe’they can furnish an empty
house from garret to cellar with every
article of the cosiest description needed by a
young couple who are about to begin life on
their own hook. Une feature in their busi
ness is tbe selling of goods on the installment
plan. In this way young housekeepers ran
gradually furnish their homes almost with
out feeling the cost. In connection with
their business they have also recently estab
lished a mattress factory, ad furnilh ex
cellent beds to all that need them at reason
able figures. They are also agents for the
celebrated Wheeler So Wilsoa and Davis
sowing machines. Thesewing machine de
partment is elegantly fitted up and ladles
are invited to Call.
Estate of Thomas West & Cos.
The estate of Thomas West & Cos. are
Importing retailers. Their establishment Is
aptly styled “China I’alace,’’ because of the
surpassing beauty of its warm. This “glass
house” of theirs is full of pretty things aud
fancy articles, covering every variety of
glassware,fine imported china and recherche
novelties. This firm are receiving their im
portations all the time, and tho most fas
tidious taste will be suited hero. They have
a wonderful variety of goods in their stock,
and those seeking wedding and holiday
presents can find them here. Here are also
housefurnlshing goods, and the housekeeper
can find every convenience needed for the
kitchen and dining-room. The business,
which has been established eighteen years,
and has built up a most flourishing trade,
wholesale and retail, is now under the effi
cient and personal management of Mr. J. J.
West, the surviving partuer of the firm.
Dole, Dixon & Cos.
Adding to tho various industries of this
prominent mercantile oity the lumber plays
a very prominent part. Important in this
line, the firm of Dale, Dixon & Cos.
are among tho prominent promoters of the
trade. They havo an extensive establish
ment, comprising lumber yards, from
which they ship immense cargoes of lum
ber to all parts of tbe world, and their plan
ing mills and wood working departments aro
fitted up in the latest improved style, and
are kept busy turning out various jobs for
their numerous and appreciative customers.
They manufacture the celebrated Titman
dry-air refrigerator, which is considered
the most complete and valuable “cooler” on
earth. Their planing mill and lumber vards
are on Wheaton street, the east end of Lib
erty. They also have nutrierous large saw
mills, including their extensive mills at
Dale’s Mill, Ga., and Josselyn, Ga.
John Rourke & Bon.
Among the enterprises of Savannah the
Novelty Iron Works of John Rourke &
Son take high rank. They furnish any
thing from a gas pipe to a steam engine.
Everything is on the move around that
establishment. Tho Novelty works turu
out the best of everything made out of iron,
and nothing shoddy is allowed to leave the
place. Sugar mills and pans aro a specialty.
They have recently purchased the buildings,
wharf and grounds next to their present
establishment and are preparing to build
the most convenient and largest foundries
in the BOUth. They have already received
a largo quantity or new machinery, to be
placed in the new building. They are de
termined to have the most complete works
that money can buy, and are ready to ac
cept any work in their line that reauiros
skill aud experience to accomplish.
The Southern Bank.
The Southern Bank of tho State of Geor
gia has had a phenomenal success. It was
started in 1870, and though it has paid
regular dividends it has accumulated a sur
plus equal to its capital, namely, $500,000.
Probably no business institution in the
country away from the great money cen
ters can show suoh a record. It has a sav
ings department that has been the means of
encouraging thousands of people to save
their earnings, and thus added much to the
general prosperity of the community. Capt.
John Flannery, one of Savannah’s most
prosperous merohants, is president of tbo
hank. Mr. Horace A. Crane is vice presi
dent and Mr. John Sullivan cashier. Mr.
Crane is one of the most careful and atten
tive bank officer! in the city, and Mr. Sulli
van has few, if any, superiors in the posi
tion he occupies.
A. K. Wileon,
The wheelwright and blacksmith, is ono of
the never-sav-fall kind of business men.
When, a few months ago, he sustained a
heavy loss by fire, hi! establishment having
been burned to the ground, he never ldet a
day, but went to work with a vim and put
up"a primitive shop in the vicinity of the
mins. Pluck and perseverance soon demon
strated the energy of the well known me
chanic. He is now “in the swim” again,
established in anew structure oil the site of
the ono destroyed, corner of Bay and
Houston streets, and is busy in his trade.
He has had thirty years’ experience in the
above business, and is oonsoqueutly thor
oughly skilled in ail the details of his trade.
He pars special attention to horse-shoeing
aud the repairing of vehioles of all kind!,
besides doing a general blaoksmithlng busi
ness.
J. F. Gullmartln & Cos.
Savannah has so many beautiful drives,
so mativ avenues of pleasure, that it is no
wonder that Mesirs. J. F. Guilmartiu & Cos.
take such pride in their stables. They have
the largest stables in the south. They hove
five acres in mule pens and lots, and are
exceptionally well prepared to take care of
stock during winter. They have twenty
mule pens, which hold fifteen mules to the
pen. Stalls or pens to rent. There is some
thing fascinating about fine horses, and
Messrs. Guilmartin & Cos. know it, and
keep stock that move in style. They own
and have for service a handsome Canadian
Morgan stallion. Those who have work
mules or valuable horses, and want them
well oared for, should consult with these
gentlemen. Their terms are low, and their
facilities unsurpassed. Bee advertisement.
M. M. Sullivan & Son.
This firm was established in 1858. Tbcv
go upon the principle that tho stomach is
tho seat of the affections. Hence ttiey eater
to the inner man. As will be observed by
their card, M. M. Sullivan & Son, veteran
fishermen, continue to catch and gather
from every available source the finest fish
and oysters, which are packed carefully in
ice and sent to all parts of the country,
north and south. Their arrangement) are
so oomplete that it is seldom that our citi
zens or those of the interior fail to be sup
plied. These gentlemen explore the sea to
supply their fish depot in Savannah. They
have a fishery at Puuta Garda, Fla., which
fes Okie of the best on tbe Atlantic coast.
rnish game and fop it and vegeta
ble* for the housekeeper fend give their
lenoßal attention to 4 air%ljfj>mentß.
The Ogleihorpe Savings and Trust
\ Company-..
Was organized Use. YN.Wfi, and is now
ane of the solid and reliable financial msti-
Onturns of Savannah, its-mliicars and di
re&%s ore aiong the jtioff prominent and
wealthy oltilbns of thiSs eftiraunity, insur
ing to both stockholder a#i depositors am
ple security for their ifevAlment. Deposits
are received in amounts of any size, and in
terest is allowed at the rate of 4 per cent,
p-r annum, compounded quarterly. Money
is loaned at low rates of interest. This in
stitution is in a flourishing condition, its
officers and managers being able financiers.
It also acts as trustee for bondholders of
railroads, investment companies and other
corporations. J. J. Dale, president, J. M.
Bryan, cashier. The bank is situated at
120 Bryan street.
j 0 Mohr opc*j‘
Mr tWnty-six years pwt'the old reliable
wholesale dry goods houso of Mohr Bros,
has been steadily increasing in popularity,
and to-day stands as a representative of
enterprise and success, oGwßJch the city of
Savannah may well bel'p+timt. Their spec
ialties in home productions have added
greatly to the buiiness,and their handling of
the celebrated original school-boy joans,
concord and >eskins, made by tbo Concord
woolau mills of Georgia, together with
hosiery and other demonstration
of their good judqmeiff,lihd a feature of
trade that shows their appreciation of home
folks and home industries. This house car
ries an enormous stock of all kinds of dry
g /yis-tmd is , r<jpres>ut%lihroug lout sev
eral fctotes. Tbelr place if business is at 159
Congress street.
The Marshall.
No establishment that caters to the
public pleasure and comfort has been so
much improved and brought up to a high
standard of respectability as the Marshall
under a year’s management of Mr. H. N.
Fish. The European plan bus become very
popular, aud this hotel and restaurant is
receiving a liberal patronage. During the
past summer tho building has teen com
pletely remodeled, renovated and re
furnished. Tbe restaurant has been en
larged, and the appointments are now com
plete. The service is exeat bint. Tho pro
prietor is a gonial, wholesduled gentleman,
who (loos all in his power for tho comfort
of his guests. The Marshall is fast bo
coming the most popular hotel in tbe south.
It well merits the liberal patronage it is
receiving. *
W. YJ. Gordon <ss Cos.
The advantages enjoyed by Savannah as
a point for the transhipment of cotton are
so obvious, and have been improved to such
an extent by industry and enterprise,
as to havo led to the establishment here of
numerous concerns engaged iu tho trade,
some of which conduct the business upon a
largo s tale. Messrs. W. W. Gordon & Cos.
are one of the prominent firms in the trade.
They have ample capital and aro prepared
to niake liberal advancement on consign
ments from the country. Tho gentlemen
composing the firm have an ouviatilo repu
tation, and it is Useless to ohll attention to
them individually. They are prompt, re
liable and honorable in all their business
transactions, and havo the confidence of
every one.
Lionel & Adams.
The beauty of a city is enhanced to a con
siderable degree by the appearance of its
residences. The paint brush wield3 a great
influence and tho painter is accountable for
the colorings and the general display of art
in the decoration of the houses wo live in.
Much depends, however, upon tho kind of
paint used. Contributing to the building
up of this city, the firm of Lloyd & Adams
havo contributed to a considerable degree.
They are successful caterers to those who
want paints, oil, doors, sash, blinds, terra
cotta pipe, sewer pipes, bujiders’ hardware,
lime, plaster, hair aud oemeat. This estab
lishment conducts a largo and successful
business at the corner of Congress and
Whitaker streets.
J. P. Williams & Cos.
This well-known firm are general com
mission merchants, naval stores and cotton
factors. They keep always on hand an ex
teusivo stock of grain, hay, flour, provis
ions, coffee, sugar, rice, tobacco, meal and
grits, hoop iron, batting, glue, barrels,
and groceries in general. They make
liberal advances on consignments, and are
prepared to fill all orders in tho above lines
of goods with promptness find at the lowest
market prices. They furnish special quota
tions o:i carload lots of grain, flour, hay,
etc. Orders for bagging and ties are also
filled with disputen and at the lowest
figures. They have unsurpassed facilities
for the transaction of any business in their
lines.
J. E\ Grady & Sons.
This is the oldest grocery house in Savan
nah. It was started iu lSllfi by the lata Col.
Thomas Holcombe, over fifty years ago,
aud has Improved yearly since, until to-day
it is not only the pioneer house, but one of
the most reliable in the city. Mr. Grady,
the senior, has been associated with the
hoiyvghtce 18M and inf been a member of
thoALfferent firms that i4"*e branched out
siu®!|‘ The junior tus4i #r- of the firm are
sgtj J. the senior, atkleiiA > Been connected
with the nousefor years The firm bandies
a general line of groceries and provisions,
and ranks among the most reputable busi
ness houses of the south.
pi r D. H. Altlolai? Sons
Repnbent a business fwl* has hoen estab
lished for the past fifty years. The Savan
nah agency of D. Altica’a. Sons may well
claim the prominence tl4)fc have attained in
tho carriage business. Their reputation for
this long period of years has ever been at
tho highest notch of approval an.l they have
demonstrated to the public of Savannah
that excellence in models and workmanship
aca essential to business enterprise and suc
cess. The Altlok carnages, wagons, carts
oath in fact, ail kiadJ bl vehicles are well
known everywhere. They also deal largely
in harness of every description. They en
joy a large patronage which they appreciate
aud deserve.
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Tholtokfftr.
There is no end to machine agents.
There is Uo end to trace. For years and
years tho Singer has held a reputation that
tS'TJ&yond question.* Improvements have
been made and the old standard has been
maintained. AH owAhe world the Singer
stands out in bold nsjjejf aud the leading
manufacturers uud*.!£*mstrassos alike ap
preciate its worth. The Singer Manufaot
taUK Company is rssiyesented in this city
av‘She corner of PrssSlfcht and Whitaker
streets under the efficient management of
Mr.G. O. Fenton, whose successful manipu
lation of the affairs of the local business
has added greatly to the popularity of the
“Singer.”
C. M. Gilbert & Cos.
Was established in this city in 1838 by H. J.
Gilbert, the father of the present proprie
tors. They import largely Rio coffee,
Liverpool salt, Cuba molasses and arrow
cotton ties, thus making Savannah head
quarters for these orticlos. They have an
extensive steam coffee roasting establish
ment, with the latest improveme its, and
have just put iu machinery that takes out
atones and nails from the coffee, all of wuioh
is in charge of a man of long experience in
that line. They also do a general storage
business at the Duckworth warehouse,
which they own. This Urm has built up a
large trade, and they are prepared to fill all
order*.
li. J. Dune.
The energetic and enterprising young
man who heads this notice is one of Savan
nah’s popular merchandise brokers. He
handles the celebrated “Royal Lily” flour,
which Is sold by all of the leading grocers
in this city. This popular brand is sought
after by ail families who have ever tried it.
aud they will use no other. Beside this
article Mr. Dunn also sells coffee, tea, sugar
and, in fact, almost every article used in
the grocery trade. He represents sitne of
the leading and largest wholesale dealers in
the north and west. Business relations with
him are always of the most satisfactory
and pleasant nature.
T. A. Ward.
A young man whose skill and persever
ence have made him prominent among the
workers who furnish vehicles for our busi
ness and pleasure. His large establishment
shows for itself. He has built up a large
business in a few years, and deserves the
liberal patronage he is receiving. Ward’s
works are a credit to the city. The hand
somo vehicles which come from this estab
lishment are admired by everybody. The
most experienced worttmen are employed,
and all work is guaranteed to be first-class
in every particular. The shops are situated
on the corner of Bryan and West Broad.
Eavannah Naval Stores Cos.
This company commenced operations last
November, and in this short time have suc
ceeded beyond the expectation of the stock
holders. They are general commission
merchants and operate largely in turpentine
and rosin, handling about one-seventh of
the entire amount that comes to this city.
The business of the first year will amount
to about $1,000,00P. The stockholders are
all composed of active turpentine operators.
The stock is worth #llO with a demand,
but none offered. The officers are: W. C.
Powell, president; B. F. Bullard, vice presi
dent; C. L. Chesnutt, secretary.
Stern'a Two Cigar Stores.
The leading cigar stores and smokers’ em
poriums are at the Screven House and 140
Congress street. They are beyond Question
the handsomest fitted up establishments of
the kind in the city, and besides are supplied
with the choicest brands of cigars that have
become popular with all who have bought
them. Among the leading brands are the
Black Cagle, Aitronomo*. Operas, Sweet
Catawba, Flor de Hudson, Manual Glacia,
Astronomo Regalia Reina, aud others. In
addition to these large selections of cigars
are also kept the finest kinds of tobacoos and
smokers’ supplies.
P. Earrett.
Wagon building is one of the important
features of the many industrial pursuits in
Savannah. Prominent among those en
gaged in this business is the clever and
energetic P. Barrett. He turns out fine
work and pays special ntteutiou to building
of carriages, wagons, drays, and, in fact,
all kinds of vehicles. He employs the very
best workmen and his painting and trim
ming departments aro complete and perfect
in every detail. His horseshoeing depart
ment is patronized by all those who know
the value of good work and appreciate
prompt" attention.
James McGrath & Cos.
This is one of the most popular family
grocery houses in Savannah. They know
how to please their customers and enjoy a
splendid trade. Besides their ample stock
of family and fanoy groceries, which cov
ers every delicaoy the market affords, their
specialty is th sale of the choicest brands
of wiues, brandies and whiskies, imported
by themselves, which they guarantee and
sell at wholesale prices. Home of the finest
liquors that refresh the guests on the ocean
steamers are purchased from James Mc-
Grath & Cos.
George A. Hudson.
One of the largest and most thoroughly
established dealers in fresh and salt water
fish, oysters and gamo of nil kinds is Mr.
Georgo A. Hudson, No. 171 Bay street. Sir.
Hudson has been engaged in this lino of
business since 1805, and ijas built a very
extensive wholesale trade. Ho carries a
largo supply of fish and oysters in their
season, and frequently handles as much as
40,000 pounds of fish a week. A branch
house is located at Cedar Keys, Fla., and
great care is exorcised in packing for safe
delivery.
The De Soto.
The hotel De Soto was opened last fall
under the management of Messrs. Watson
& Powers. We have often written of the
elegance of this immense and beautiful
structure, and of its elegant apointments.
The hotel was crowded with delighted
guests during the winter and has enjqyed
a fair patronage during the dull summer
months. The popularity of the house is
known all over the country, and it is con
fidently expected that tho business will be
largely increased this winter over the past
season.
W. Inman Miller
Has a most extensive trade in poultry, eggs,
rice, hides, and other country produce. Mr.
Miller gives personal supervision to his
business, and draws his supplies from a
large area of country. Much of his best
poultry comes from Tennessee. His prices
are as low as the market will justify. He
is also agent for tbe best egg cases made,
and for patent wire coops. Mr. Miller has
been in the commission business fifteen
years, aud has the confidence of those who
deal with him. No. 160)<j Bay street.
Palmer Hardware Company,
One of the substantial and reliable busi
ness houses and promoters of tbe steady
business prosperitv of the mercantile inter
ests of tho city. They deal largely in hard
ware, cutlery, guns, rifles, ammunition,
railroad and mill supplies, belting, tinware,
etc. Their large establishment is situated
at 148 and 1 150 Congress street. They are
represented throughout Georgia, Alabama,
South Carolina and Florida by energetic
traveling men. Their trade is enormous
and gratifying to the propr ictors.
Geo. Harriss & Cos.
This firm has recently been established In
this city as ship brokers and general for
warders of freight. The houses of Geo.
Harriss, Son & Cos. of Wilmington and
Harriss & Lathrop of Philadelphia are con
nections of Geo. Harriss & Cos, of this city.
The business here is under tho management
of Mr. Thomas B. Harriss, and the increased
demands on him with orders speaks greatly
to his credit as a clever caterer to the warns
of both ship and shipper. Offioe Bay
street.
Liberty Manufacturing Company.
This enterprising company has made
rapid strides toward perfecting the manu
facture of brick in quality that cannot be
excelled, and quantities sufficient to meet
tho immense demand they have for their
product. Their office is at 13 Barnard
street, where supplies of their brick can be
seen. An inspection is invited. The offi
cers of this company are P. W. Meldrim,
president; A. M. Lelfier, vice president; A.
W. Fawcett, seorotury and treasurer.
Engel & Rothschild.
Dealing in delicacies and catering to the
public tas.'es is the duty of these popular
grooerymea. Although having been estab
lished only about one year they are march
ing ouward toward suocess,through the very
energetic and business-like management
of their first claes establishment. They liove
made a specialty of tbe leading delicacies in
their line, and everything needed in a
family can be supplied by them. Their estab- j
lishmeat is at 144 Congress street.
Love 1 & Lattimore.
The well-known firm of Lovell & Latti
more represents a buiuess that is a land
mark of tbU oity, having been established
forty-six years. They deal largely in hard
ware, agricultural implements and house
furnishing goods. In recommending this
establishment too much canuot be said of
the enterprise and “go-aheaditiveness” of
these young men. They sustain the reputa
tion of their forefathers, and are always
alive with the times.
Patrick Tuberdy.
This gentleman carries on an extensive
shoe trade, and his is one of the long estab
lished houses of the city. He is fully
acquainted with the wants of the public,
and his purchases are made accordingly.
Tuterdy’s goods are always reliable and as
obecp as the cheapest. The slock at present
is very complete, but is being constantly
added lo until no want in the store can be
unfilled If the customer places hi3 order
with Tubordy.
Fretwell <& Niohols.
This firm are commercial stationers and
wholesale paper dealers aud printers. This
bouso is a well-known Savanna 1 establish
ment. It is a place where the buyer Gan find
a large aud complete stock from which to
make purchases,and goods of the host known
and most popular manufacturers are
handled. Their location is Bull and Bay
streets, where polite attention awaits all
who bestow their patronago upon the
firm.
Forest City Dye Works.
This establishment is doing a large busi
ness on Abercoru street, near Broughton,
where their office and works are situated.
They have recently put in a plant which is
complete in every particular. They are
capable of doing any kind of stoatn cleaning
and dyeing, and have had years of experi
ence, which is a guarantee of their ability
to do excellent work. Messrs. Copleston &
.Phillips aro the proprietors.
W. A. Bishop & Cos.
This firm is composed of young gentle
men of talent and ability. They are first
class druggists and have two first-class
establishments, one at the corner of Hall
aud Price streets, and the other at the cor
ner of Houston and Broughton, recently
occupied by the late Dr. B. F. Ulmer. They
do a general drug business and have a very
extensive and deserving trade in each of
their establishments.
Geo. V. Heckor & Cos.
What family aud cook does not know tho
value of “Hecker’s Buckwheat,” “Hecker’s
Self-raising Flour,"and other specialties. All
over the oast their goods are extensively
used with satisfaction and gratofulness.
The Savannah office is under tho manage
ment of Joseph Gorham, who has succeeded
iu keeping their goods in prominence be
fore thfe public and serving them with these
popular products.
James F. Kennedy.
This popular young ir.au ha* moved his
tailoring establishment to tho oornorof Bull
and Bryan streets, opposite the Pnlaski
House. Ho has received a fine line of wool
ens for the fashionable trade this fall. With
renewed facilities and a more prominent
location Mr. Kennedy will onjoy on in
crensod business. He is a first-class tailor,
and deserves the liberal and fashionable
trade he receives.
Engle Cider.
One of the beverages that is sold and
drank extensively all over tbs country is
sweet parklitig cider. The Eagle brand of
cider has a reputation above all others and
is sold in large quantities in this section.
Tho advertisement of this cider will show
tho names of the business men who handle
it aud recommend it for general use. They
represent some of the leading merchants of
this city.
A. B. Hull & Cos.
This firm deals largely in grain and gro
ceries. Their establishment is at 13S Bay
street and their largo warehouses are filled
with merchandise. The firm consists of A.
B. Hull and James M. Dixon, tnenof an es
tablished reputation in business circles.
Their steady growing trade showsthe value
of their dealings with their customers.
Their advertisement appears in this issue.
Malcolm, Maclean & Cos.
This firm has been in the cotton business
for a number of years, and are well known
throughout this section as Daders among
the reliable business men. They also handle
a largo quantity of rice, representing a
number of plantations in the south. These
gentle nen are prompt, reliable and ener
getic, and they enjoy toe confidence of all
with whom they have business relations.
Rowland & Meyers.
Energy aud business push together with a
representation of some of tho leading insur
ance companies of this country.ha vo brought
this young firm into considerable promi
nence. Tbov are also extensive operators in
real estate. Having charge of many valuable
estates, they attend to all business entrusted
to them with promptness and ability. Their
office is on Bryan street, near Bull.
Chas. Batz's Dyo Works.
At this busy establishment there is good
work done. Old clothes ore made like new,
dyed or oleanetl: ribbons, laces and in faot
all fabrics aro treated in a manner that
makes the owner thankful that euch a tal
ent exists. The excellent work of Chas.
Ratz’s dye house is well known and needs
no introduction to the citizens of Savannah.
J. Gardner.
This gentleman is a dealer in curios,
walking canes, birds, cages and lots of other
things noticed In his advertisement of this
issue. He has a reputation that extends far
and wide and orders by mail aro frequently
received from distances far away. Ho is a
polite and accooraodating business man and
enjoys a good trade at 30',; Bull street.
Oelsch'.g’a Nursery.
Situated on Wheatou street, near the
Catholic cemetery, is Oelschig’s nursery.
Mr. August C. Oelschig is a florist of a high
reputation, Hii gardens are a thing of
beauty. He has a choice selection of flower*
and plants, and invites the publio to visit
the lovely gardens. The Coast Line street
cars are in easy access of the nursery.
Richardson & Barnard,
Steamship and ship brokers, have been in
the business since 1865, and are to-day the
oldest shipping firm on the Bay. The firm
is composed of first-class business men,
Messrs. Is. 0. Richardson, J. M. Barnard,
Jr., and C. 8. Connerat, well and favorably
known throughout tne shipping world.
Cheanutt & O’-Tel’. 1
are one of the leading naval stores factorage
firms of Savannah, well known throughout
the trade, with long practical experience,
and any one favoring them with shipments
will be pleased with their prompt returns
and the manner in whioh they dispatch
business.
Bull & liathrop
Are successors to the Arm of Charles H.
Olmstead & Cos., bankers, one of the estab
lishments that is well known for reliability
and business transactions. The/ do a gen
eral banking business and give special care
to all matters entrusted to them.'
Birausa St Cos.
Are large exporters of cotton. Their busi
ness and reputation is, beyond question, one
of the largest and beet in the city of Savan
nah.
Conti lut'd on Page fourteen.
HISTORY OF A SUCCESS.
HOW THE GREAT SOUTHESN MCSIO
HOUSE MADE ITS START.
Why Savannah Has the Largest Alps'c
House of the South.
In the year 1870 two residents of Savan
nah, Ga., one an accomplished teacher and
musician, the other an energetic, ambitious
young business man, determined to asso
ciate their means aud talents in establish
ing a music business.
Not at all an extraordinary undertaking
in Itself.
In fact, the number of rnusio stores that
are annually bom, and quickly die for want
of breath, is incredible .
In this case, however, the combination
was rather unusual.
One of the partners had the advantage of
a fine musical education, cultivated taste,
large experience in music, both profession
ally and commercially.
The other partner happened to have a
peculiar talent for the details of business, a
genius for advertising, and a thorough
comprehension of tho fact that if a reputa
tion for “square dealing” could once be
gained the foundation of a large business
was laid.
Both the partners were from the start
convinced thar they could build up a large
trade, but they were cautious and prudeut,
as was evident from their making their
start in one corner of a small drugstore
with a most meiger stock of instrument)
but aa unlimited amount of energy and
push.
This was tho starting point of Ludden &
Bates Southern Music House—a name
which is now kuown in every southern
state, and in fact is said to be one of the
best known music houses m the United
States.
Tho reputation of the sooior member of
the firm for shrewd business ability, as
well as musical knowledge, gavo the new
firm a start with the manufacturers, and
it was uot long before several of the leading
makers of pianos and organs were seeking
to establish ugenoies with the new con
cern.
Just here the musical knowledge of Mr.
Ludden was of great advantage.
He was able to sole c those instruments
whioh were most likely to make an endur
ing success, and the result proved the
soundness of his judgment, aa the world
famous names of Cbickering, Mason &
Hamlin, Mathushek and others testify—
their instruments having been represented
by Ludden & Bates almost from the begin
uing.
Tue new music house was not long in at
tracting attention.
Thu restless, tireless Bates schemed, la
bored and dr, amed for the new busings.
One attractive advertisement followed an
other in rapid succession, and when the pub
lic began to fiud that every promise of the
now house was kept with the utmost fair
ness and punctuality letters began to pour
iu until the partners were swainpod with
orders and corre3poudenc >.
One new clerk was quickly added to an
other until the little drug store would no
longer hold the growing business, and Lud
den & Bates were compelled to seek now
quarters.
Again and again they wero obliged to
move, until they finally merged their busi
ness into an incorporated company, and oc
cupied the immense double shire, four sto
ries and basement, on Broughton street—
where they stilt are.
What a contrast between the little drug
store with its two ambitious workers, aud
the great store with its forty or more em
ployes, aud its floors filled with plane*, or
gans, violins, guitars, aocordions, bras* in
struments, sheet rnusio, music b joks, and in
fact everything that pertains to music.
Nothing that cannot be supplied from a>
Jews harp to a Grand piano.
Yearly sales of nearly half a million dol
lar*—a bu.duess exteiding all over the I
south.
And upon what Is this great business’
based ?
Upon n few common-sense business max
ims whioh every man con understand:
First. Never make a representation
that you cannot back up.
Second. Fair and liberal treatment
will make a friend of every customer—
and a friend gained moans more cus
tomers
Third. The best is the cheapest.
Never take the agency for any instru
ment that is not first-class of Its style.
Fourth. One price will win. Never
seil one man a piano at cost and make
a double profit from another. That
course may succeed for a while, but it
is robbery, and people will find it out
n the end.
Like every now and successful enterprise,
L. &B. 8. M. H. had both its enemies and
imitators—-but after twenty years of
straighforward march on a road whose
every milestone was an achieved triumph
the few detraotors have baen swept aside
by the force of an established and unassail
able reputation—while the host of imita
tors, more or less succssaful, are the sin
cerest witnesses to the high character of the
business methods of the house.
There have been, and still are some am
bitions novices in the business who provoke
the smiles of the well posted bv their reck
less use of such expressions as “the leading”
and the “largest” or the “greatest,” etc.,
etc., etc.; but In these days of liberal adver
tising the people are pretty well advised as
te tho actual standing of the various
claimants, and there aro but few business
men who do not know that Ludden &
Bates’ Southern Music House is the un
questioned leader of tho southern rnusio
trade. Its great record of 45,000 instru
meats placed in the homes of customers
since 1870 bottles the question beyond dis
pute.
The immense growth of the business of
L. & B. 8. M. H., together with the partial
retirement of Mr. Ludden, who lives nearly
the whole year in New York, long since
made it necessary to have the assistance of
“new blood.” For some years the buying
and selling of pianos and organs has been
under the management of Mr. Jno. D.
Murphy, secretary of tho company, an ex
pert and practical man, with years of expe
rience in every brancu of the piano and or
gan business, and it is a matter of pride
with him that ho gives personal attention
to the wants of every inquirer, and takes
almost as much pleasure in talking with or
writing to one in search of information as
in the actual closing of a sale.
The finances of the oompany are under
tho management of the treasurer, Mr. Jas
persen Smith, who also has charge of the
large and efficient office force.
The latter gentleman speaks encourag
ingly of the prospects for agood year’s busi
ness, and says that L. & B. 8. M. H. was
never in better condition to care for a large
trade.
M. A. Sexton, Tlfton, Ga.
M. A. Sexton, the live real estate dealer
at Tifton, Ga., has a card in this issue of
the Mokxino News, and it is well worth
reading. Nowhere in the country
can better or more fertile farms
be found than those Mr. Sex
ton has for sale. Everything you want oan
be grown, and the land will easily yield
two crops a year. Direct rail communica
tions to all points guarantee* the best mar
kets for the crops. If a man wants to be
happy and rich the fair lands of the Tifton
section should be his. See Mr. Sexton’s
card.
The A. P. Brantley Cos., Blackebear,
One of the most prominent business ins
stitutions of Southern Goorgia is the H. f-
Brantley Company at Blackshear. TtH
company manufactures sea island cotton
sea products and fertilizers, and especial
invites correspondence from parties having
seed island cotton seed to sell or fertiliser 5
to buy. The gentlemeu composing tb 9
company are well and widoly known as
men of high character and excellent buai"
ness ability, enorgetio and wide-awake,
all business entrusted to them will be
taiu of prompt and careful attention.
