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About The Vidalia advance. (Vidalia, Ga.) 19??-1977 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 25, 1927)
AD Tlm New* Os ToMbi and Sarroandiag Counties “Gold Leaf’ Business Review* fsf A special feature of unique interest to the citizens of Vidalia and Toombs County, Commemorating this City s Fourth Consecutive year as one of Georgia’s largest Tobacco Markets, and Comprising a breif resume of Vidalia leading business enterprises, Special Industries, Finincial Institutions and the men behind them. SEA ISLAND COTTON GIN CO. PIONEER VIDALIA ENTERPRISE All mention of the industries and commercial enterprises of Vidalia would be incomplete without refer enc to the SEA ISLAND COTTON GIN COMPANY. This pioneer en terprise was originally established in 1903 for the purpose of manufact uring the famous Sea Island Cotton Gin. The history of this firm was steadily progressive one and it be came one of the towns out-standing enerprises. After the advent of the boll-weevil the business was converted into a machine shop and now forms Ane of the most useful as well as one of the most prosperous industries in Toombs county. The plant is thoroughly modern in point of equipment, en abling them to fake care of the needs of customers in a highly satisfactory manner and at reasonable prices. They are prepared to handle any thing in the of machine works, a specialty being made of recorking, patching and welding turpentine stills also gin repairs. They also repair saw mills, furnsh mill supplies and do oxyacetylenewelding in an efficient manner. This is the largest and best equip ped concern of its kind in this section and its operations are not confined HACKEL BROTHERS, PIONEER FIRM SHOWS STEADY RECORD OF PROGRESS THE STORY OF HACKEL BROS, is a story of absorbing interest in Vidalia business circles. It was about fifteen years ago that this bus iness was originally established by Mr. Joe Hackel, as one of the towns pioneer enterprises. Through all these years owner has stood for the best in business aad the position of his store among the leading mer chandising firms in this section is well merited . This plae eof business is situated in the geographical center of the town in a modern building contain ing two sales-rooms. traveling men, say and they are in a very good position to be c correctly informed that this is one of the most complete ly stocked and thoroughly up-to date establishments of its kind in this section. It is one of the best stores in this section, is a credit to its owner, as well as to the town in which it is situated. The large and well arranged stock carried by the house comprises dry goods and cloth ing of every kind and description, also shoes, notions, etc., a specialty VIDALIA ICE COMPANY MEETS IMPORTANT COMMUNITY NEED In writing of the leading firms and institution that play on important part in the business activities of Yi dalia, we wish to include the VIDA LIA ICE COMPANY, which was established here about IS years ago and is doing its full part in making Vidalin a btter place to live in. Our very health, to ray nothing of our comfort, depends in a great measure, upon how well an establishment of thi3 kind performs its obligations thiit are necessary to our bodily needs. The people cf this comunty arc fortunate in having such a concern as the VIDALIA ICE COMPANY whose pure chrystn] water ice meets every exacting requirement as to purity and by genic sanitary cleanliness. In addition you are offered prompt, ecu r* eon and attentive service. Their earnest sire is to reach the high* st type < f service. In their ce! \ storage department they maintain ike most efficient ser vice, modern dr rooms equipped with Cue best facilities for th proper curing of nvats. They also maintain a coal and wood - ard. In all three dc-p?- •tmerts. ov the business, this worthy home or i erprise fills a wide anti in, octant t ; elds of usefulness THE SMART SHOP IS FEATURING ATTRACTIVE STOCK i THE SMART SHOP is an especi illy attractive and modern Millinery (hop showing the very latest models vhieh s>> * known for their smartnesS »nd individuality. This is the most sxclusive shop of its kind in this sec tion and is equipped with an attrac tive ladies lounge, display cases and all modern facilities. All of the goods for THE SMART SHOP comes 1 om the arbitors of fashion of th -c.st and are on hand for the accommodation of those de siring the best. No matter whether it is a street or sport wear they j have hats in any design that vou de sire, and you can get them here with the assurance that they will be be to the city and immediate vicinity but extend throughout all territory within radius of fifty to sixty miles of Vidalia. W. T. Jenkins is presi dent and founder of this company, W. T. Jenkins is presiden and founder of his company. W. F. M. McArthur and H. L. Cromartie are general manager and superintendent of the plant. They are gentlemen who are well known in commercial and manu facturing circles as energetic and honorable business men possessing tserling qualifications for the irnpro tant business they control. Mr. Jenkins was the developer and builder of the famous SEA ISLAND COTTON GIN, conceded to be the best gin over made for long staple I cotton. Among other enterprises in which he is interested he is president of t he Vidalia Cotton Oil Company. To Mr. Jenkins goes the credit for having founded the present city of Vidalia. Settling here about thirty -seven years ago he entered the naval stores business .establishing the town’s pioneer enterprise, and dur ,ing the succeeding years he has be cofe known as one of the builders of the town and one of the strong fig ures in the development of this sec tion. being made of ladies’ ready-to-wear. This department is operated truly in line with the slogan “24 hours from ifth Avenue,” and is replete with last minute styles from the Eastern mar kets. This store has become known as a style center in this section. The growth of this business has been steady, substantial and gratify ing, and the future of the house is based on the same solid ground on which its long and honorabl past has built up a solid and permanent pub lic endorsement. The business is operated under the personal superivision of Mr. Joe Hackel. Mr. Hackel is one of the most widely respected and progres sive men in this section and is keenly interested in any movement for the civic and commercial development and betterment for Vidalia and Toombs ccunty. His activities have contributed to the success of many completed projects for the advance ment of the County at large. He s one of our poneer ctizens ,one of the builders of the town and is looked upon as a foremost business man of this part of the state. in Vidalia. They also operate a modern swimming pool which contri butes much to the pleasure of the community. Th ; s business is operated under the direction of Mr. C. E. (Charles) Adams. Mr. Adams is a gentleman of the highest standing in all cir cles and has contributed much to ward the material and civic develop ment of the erritory in which he is operating. He is a member of the Vidalia Kiwanis Club and has always taken a commendble and active part i any worthy movement having for its object the further advancement of Vidalia and Toofbs count*** —■ Mr. Adams demonstrated his fa-ita and confidence in Vidalia”s future growth and development by invest ing large amounts of his presonal capital in city business and residential property. The general management of the Vidalia Ice Company is in charge of Mr. L. L. Aadms, another of the valued citizens and well known men of this community. Mr .Adams is thoroughlv conversant with ‘"'c*w feature of the business in which he is engaged and is entitlted to a great deal of credit for his earnest efforts in helping to afford the local public such excellent service. ! coming. THE SMART SHOP is operated by Miss Lilian Morgan ,who has exer cised wonderful taste in her selction o-f the stock, which is largely respon sible for th excellent patronage of the , store. The pricinal upon which she has established this successful busi ness is that of furnishing exclusive 1 and distinctive womens’ wear most reasonable and meeting all competi tion as to style and price. This pol icy has made THE SMART SHOP *he mecca for the ladies of this sec tion. ! Miss Morgan’s courteous and affa ble manners has contributed much to the steadily increasing popularity of 'THE SMART SHOP. Reflects Rapid Progress In Vidalia’s Commercial Life Vidalia Kiwanis Club Drawing • Attention to Toombs Couniv Vidailia has a live and wide-awake KIWANIS CLUB whose membership comprises some of the most progres sive men of the town. Its aims are: To give aid and impetus to all com mercial and civic movements af fecting the welfare of Toombs Coun ty, to encourage friendly intercourse between business ran of this city, county and state, to bring home seekers and investors, thus assur ing better conditions for our citiizens of all classes and the improvemenj of highway. To crystalize through this central organization the very best thought, activities and ambitions pun aq:} jo isare+ui ■jsaq aqj o} }joqs ui s tazpia jno jo its people. Since its inception in 1920 the VIDALIA KIWANIS CLUB has always endeavored to reflect a cor dial spirit and welcome visitors in siqt spjsA\o} guqaaj Ajpuauj n q}iM 3AB3J [([.w Xaqi }sq} Xeav v. qans community. It has been a splendid medium for creating favorable pub licity and good will towards Vida lia and Toombs County. In heralding advantages attrac itons and resources of the town and “OLD RELIABLE” VIDALIA TOBACCO WAREHOUSE DRAWS LARGE PATRONAGE THE VIDALIA TOACCO WARE HOUSE is one of the specal enter prises of Vidalia of which she has every reason to feel proud and which is contributing to her prestage as a live and growing tobacco market as well as a commercial and agricultural center. THE VIDALIA TOBACCO WARE HOUSE was established here some four years ago and during these years has most ably filled the needs of the growers in this section. By reason of the excellent service afforded and the high prices commanded by this market, both large an small growers in a w ! de scone of territory bring their tobacco to the Vidalia market to be handled by this warehouse and the Vidalia Tobacco Warehouse has been a direct stimulant to the to bacco industry in this section of the stae. Messrs W. M. “Wes” Bowland and “Joe” Cuthrell ,the gentlemen who are again directing the and activities In writing of representative firms iha; make up the bus:..ess interest of Vidalia, we have not meant to exag ate, nor do we mean to draw any com parisons, but merely to note a few of the important characteristic business features and enterprises of the mer chandising firms and financial in stitutions. These business institutions are among the strongest and best, rep resenting some of the leaders in their various lines of endeavor in this sec tion of the State, and stand high in the estimation of the public in general. They are headed by busi ness men of ripe experience and progressive tendencies whose names are everywhere identified with the growth and 0 . vrlopmnt of the town and county at large. We have told you soma of the good things we know about these home firms and business men and we have a desire to find out what some of you readers think of them. VIDALIA ICE CREAM CO., KNOWN FOR PURE PRODUCTS An exponent of the progressive spirit and altruistic citizenship which have caused Vidalia and Toombs county to forge so rapidly forward in the past few years is Mr. E. W. Dai ie's who founded on of the sev eral important new industries which ■v« mtheir appearance here during the past few year’s. Mr. Dan iels is an experienced ice cream man ufacturer and since establishing this business here two years ago he has enjoyed an enviable reputation for producing a product which in quality and purity cannot be excelled by any firm or individual in the country. His ice cream has won its immense popu larity purely on its merits. It is made from pure nrilk and sweet but 'ter (which is especially manufactured for this purpose in a modern and . thoroughly sanitary plant, and is not only sold by practically all the leading retail dealers in Vidalia but it shipped to a number of points in this territory. They also do a con siderable retail business from the plant. In addition to ice cream i THE VIDALIA ADVANCE INTRODUCTORY 'county the KIWANIS CLUB has played a leading part; co-operating ir: every movement to make this j community more attractive to home seekers and new enterprises. The KIWANIS CLUB stands sol idly behind Vidalia’s tobacco mar get realizing the district advantages of a home market, both to the town and the tobacco growers in this sec tion. They have lent their assistance I at every opportunity and have taken jthe lead in movements for the up l building of this market, which prom ises to be one of the largest in the Southern tobaco belt. 7he officers and members of the VIDALIA KIWANIS CLUB com prise the foremost business men of fhis community who devote their services to the club purely out of the deep regard they have for the future welfare and progress of the county and its people. George S. Rountree is President; H. A. Turner, Vice-President; W. C. Somers, Past President; R. M. Stan -1 ley, Treasurer and W. A. Jones, Sec retary. 1 The directors are: John T. Ragan O. D. Worthen, „T. W. Timmerman, J. W. Gunter, W. J. Murchison and iW. L. Downs. at the “old reliable” warehouse this season no introduction in these columns for they are already well and favorably known in this comunity and section. During th efour consecutive years the yhave bee noperating here, essrs. Boland and Culthreell have shown a co-operative spirit with the growers in this section taking part in ever vworthy movement to thir ad vantage. Mr. Bowland and Cuthrell are gentlement of courteous baring and pleasing personality and have a large circle of friends in this commu nity and section. Their policy has been alwavs to “xtend the samp treat ment to all, rich or poor—large or small growers and assure each the best market prices regardless of the amount of tobacco brought to their warehouse. All of the best buyers are here this season and this with other favorable indications supports Vidalia’s claim as one of the best mar kets in the state. | And just to make it more inter j esting we are offering some capital ■ nrizes to the persons who write the ] best short sketches, thirty-five words !or less, about each of the firms in ! eluded i nthis feature. You may write anything you wish —write a separate sketch about each firm and bring or sent your answers to The Advance office anytime be for next Thursday night. The prizes will be trade checks i good at local businss houses. ! T'jrst prize, valued at $15.00 Second prise, valued at 10.00 Third prize, valued at ..... .. 5.00 Fourth prize, valued at 5.00 ; Fifth prize, valued at 3.00 I Sixth prize, valued at 3.00 j Seventh prize, valued at 3.00 1 Eighth prize, valued at 2.00 Ninth prize, valued at 2.00 Tent!’, prize, valud at 2.00 ! Total Value ... $50.00 they also make a delicious line of • sherberts in the popular flavors. This plant is located on Church street. It is thoroughly modern in point of equpment, beng provided with late improved freezers which have a capacity of making 2250 gal lons per day. The establishment is also provided with pasteurizing machinery, hardening room and re frigerating plant and at this writing they are contemplating further im provements. Mr. Daniels is one of the best known as well as one of the most progressive of the newer business »en of the city and since beginning operations here two years ago he has been a consistent booster for any ctmse advanced in the interest of the community of which he is a live arm i wide-awake member. His brother, Mr. G. G. Daniels is now associated with him in this bus iness as a partner, and is general su perintendent of the manufacturing department. He is an affable and : courteous young man and thoroughly i understands this business. I FIRST NATIONAL BANK A LEADER FOR VIDALIA’S PROGRESS Over seventeen years ago, when Vidalia was little more than a vil lage, the FIRT NNATIONAL BANK was organized and set about the task of aiding in a financial way the various interar.ts of Toombs county, espcially that of agricultural import which was then as now, a chief source of revenue and traffic. The First National bank opened its doors for business in 1910 and is now the oldest bank in the city. During these years this banking institution acted its part well in the drama of business progress and through its influence the community Experienced a more active and pros perous business life, because it afforded the means that set the wheels of progress to movng whch contnued to revolve more smoothly and swiftly as each year of its use ful career passed by. Tangible proof of the effect that this bank has had in the downtown business development is seen in the number of new buildings which have been erected and contracted for in the immediate vicinity of their new home which was opened May Ist. A V.B. HERRING, INSURANCE WINS COMMUNITY CONFIDENCE No man ever built up a lucrative and growing patronage except , through untiring effort and honest methods. No more successful busi ness man who has won success through close adherence to this creed and personal endeavor exists in Vi dalia than Mr. V. B. Herring, dealer j in the great oecessity—insurance. Mr. j Herring has gained the entire cor.fi- j dence of the community by living up j a code of business ethics that has j meant an absolute square deal for | everyone. Mr. Herring represents some of the largest and oldest insurance 1 companies in existance for any kind , of insurance you desire and he is pre- : S. SKUROW ONE OF VIDALIA’S ACTIVE AND PROGRESSIVE MERCHANT* The name of S. SKUROW means much to the person desiring the best in dry goods, clothing, notions, ladies’ ready-to-wear and millinery. Mr. Skurow has always made it a rule to handle the newest and most seasonable goods to be had from the leading manufacturers and jobbers of the country and has built his splendid business on quality and service, coupled with right prices. He keeps well abreast of the times, avails himself of trade discounts, and in return offers the customer the ben efit of as low prices as can be had anywhere in this section. In addi tion to dry goods and clothing he also carries a complete line shoes. Several courtous and capable salespople HERMAN McCLOSKY FOLLOWS GOOD POLICY AS FUNERAL DIRECTOR In a comprenensive review of this kind, embracing, as it does the most important of our progress, we can not fail to devote space to the profes sionr.l status of the community and especially so to a profession which is so essential as that of the modern funeral director and embalmer. Since the J. H. McClosky Co., was established they have been most fair and honest in their endeavor to give the best service. Not only has this contributed to the benefit of the public, but has built for them a repu tatfcm that has spread for miles around. The proprietor, as well as assistants, are eoureous, and it is a pleasure for them to comply with your wishes. The establishment is complete from a standpoint of stock and from it they are able to offer service that is unexcelled i* any city. They have the best of facilities, including new motor equipment which has been recntly purchased for ihe convenience of the public in this community and section. W. E. WALKER, Jr., OPTOMETRIST KNOWN FOR EFFICIENT WORK In writing of the business activi ties of this city and community we have made an effort to give the reader’s a fair ar.d impartial re view of some of the leaders of the various linss of endeavor. Our story of Vidalia is not merely a talk feast, but a rather elea* statement of facts enabling you readers to actully fa miliarize yourselves with each one sketched. In accordance with this policy we wish to include Dr. W. E. Walker, Jr., optometrist. Dr. Walk er has the best optical equipment in stalled. This, together with a knowl edge of advanced methods and pains taking care in the examination and adjusting of glasses, is evidence of his sdf number of new buildings have been completed with others under con struction and much development has been noted in this particular srction since the first of the year. Completion of their new building „ mark the beginning of a new era for this bank and with improved fa cilities in every department they are serving the public better than ever before. The FIRST NATIONAL BANK’S recent official financial statement shows a wonderful growth in depos its during the past year and a splend id record of which any bank might be justly proud. It now has a cap ital stock of $25,000.00; surplus funds, $43,258.69; Total $750,000.00 and total resources Wr $900,000.00. V The officers of the FRST NATION AL BANK are: J. W. Sharpe. Pres ident;; P. J. McNatt, Vice-President; D. C. Patillo, Vice-President; George S. Rountree, Cashier; Miss Emmie Carter, Assistant Cashier. Directors: J. W. Sharpe, D. C. Patillo, . P. Phillips, George S. Roun tree, P. J. McNatt, D. C. Harris and John T. Ragan. pared to render the most efficient service in this feature of the bu.-:*- , ness. Those desiring any service in his line will find no one better equipped to serve them than Hr. Herring. Mr. Herring is known almost everybody in this trade tory and is represented and admirad j for his energy and straight-forward | dealings with all mankind. Just at this time he is making a specialty of ! hail insurance which will be of '■ special interest to tobacco growers, i Mr. Herring is city clerk and de | votes most of his time to the work iof this office. In this capacity he has rendered invaluable service to the 1 community in which he lives. are employed and patrons and visi tors are shown every attention and consideration consistent with sound business principles. Just at this time the store is feat uring an especially attractive line of ladies ready-to-wear and new styles in Fall coats, a large assortment of fancy silks and the latest m dress goods, all of which have just arrived and are the newest to be had from the Eastern markets. Mr. Skurow is one of the well known and progressive business men of th city, stands high in all circles, and has not only contributed much of the development of the community but to aid in promoting the welfare of this section has been his privi lege and pleasure. As is well known, they have con ducted some of the largest funerals ever held in this section in a most admirable manner and their excellent facilities makes it possible for them to render complete service. We wish m this review to compliment this firm on the satisfactory service it is ..en people cf this section. » Tne J H. McClosky Co., is oper a.ed under the personal direction of Mr. Herman McClosky. It is highly pioper m this rev c-v That we give this gentleman special mention. as among our highest esteemer aa |*V ful citizens who in the su<m-$H5,',; practice of this important profusion has gained the good will of all who have had business relations with him. .*r. i.icGlosky has been engaged in th.s work for the past 17 or ig years and is thoroughly conversant witn every demand attendant upon the calling During these years he has personally conducted funerals for many of Georgia’s prominent fam ilies. and dupjicXbroken o lens^prompTlv Dr. Walker has the nocessarv ev perience and facilities to me!? y demand attendant upon the and h eis thoroughly '"^ everv font.,-a ? r H i- „ ersa nt with ’>fficu ‘ w i 0r h ‘ s profession. Aiis iiicir.t work has brought to UhVm “ I T, V ,hro “ eh<,u: &JC of ~ Dr ' j Valker is » *™tle3 of court**, bearing and pleasing “ larsa "A of mends in th community nud
