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About The Vidalia advance. (Vidalia, Ga.) 19??-1977 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 25, 1927)
All The New. Os Too.b. end Surrounding Counties NEW VANN WAREHOUSE ONE ONE OF THE BEST IN STATE In writing of the older firms and special industries that make up the businss interests of Vidalia, we wish to _ include one of the newer enter prises and one that enjoys a distinct prestage in this city and section— the new Vann Tobacco Warehouse, which is one of the finest, largest and best in the Georgia tobacco belt, and is a valuable asset to the Vidalia market. The new Vann warehouse was built and opened here this year and is owned and operated under the per sonal direction of Mr. W. W. Bernard and J. C. Vann, who also own three warehouses at Greenville, Tenn. and one at Douglas, Ga. Mr, Ber nard and Mr. Vann have had many years of experience as tobacco grow -1 5 ‘ warehousemen and are thro oughiy conversant with every angle of the businss in which they are en gaged. They are furnishing a good and ac tiv competitive market for tobacco RECORD OF LEE HARDWARE CO, SHOWS GROWTH AND IMPROVEMENT supplies, etc., than does LEE HARD- For more than seventeen years the WARE QOMPANY and trade is Lee Hardware Company, has been drawn from a wide radius of terri most favorably known throughout tory. No detail is lacking to make Toombs county as meaning headquar- tn.s house a competent agency to ters for hardware, farm implements, r>-eet nil the varied '■’eeds of the pub paints and builders’ supplies and all lie in its town and fild. *° r V l6 k es t. in this line, Thishasalwaysbenastoreofqual and that the good name has not stood jty. The owner has always been a in vain is shown mhe immense bus- fi rm believer in quality knowing the iness now annually handled by this economy of good merchandise. He stcre, one of the largest concerns of and his competent clerks always urge its Kind in this section of the state, their trade to buy the best in their It was back in 1910 when this busi- line, and value more highly a satis ness was first started and during fied customer than temporary profit these years it has grown and expand- cheaper goods. ed steadily ,keping even pace with The gentleman at the head of this the progress and advancement of the firm, Mr. F. R. Lee, “Tom” Lee, is territory it served and is today a counted among the most highly re recognized leader in its line. The • spected citizens and business men of fact that they have occupied this the county and has contributed much same location throughout these seven- toward Ihe material and civic devel teen years is another evidence of the current of Vidalia and surrounding of this old reliable home in- counties. His square deal business stitution. No firm in this section of .. , , , ~ . x the country carries a more diversified an d close attention to the line of hardware, implements, paints, best interests of his cusomers has sporting goods, crockery, kitchen drawn a steadily increasing list of utensils, farm friends and customers to the k __ 1,111 L ~ A 7:00 PM Macon 7:00 AM ■ 10:50 AM Macon 1:00 PM ■ For information as to through fares, schedules etc., I j apply to Agent or ■ ■ G. H. WHITAKER, Traf. Mgr. I ■ MACON, GEORGIA ■ FAST Filling Station is A Popular Motorist’s Headquarters Give equal advantages the ordinary person prefers to trade with a ser vice that he has known for yeais than with one whos-- reputation is taken on heresay. There is no ex periment in dealing w:eh THE EVER READY FILLING STATION which i has been established in Vidalia for a ! number of years, and is one of the j best and most conveniently located in the city. In addition to selling standard gas oline this concern carries a line of tires and tubes. They made a spe-, ciabv of washing and alemiting cars, rendering the most efficient service. They also have a most efficient tire service department and maintain. read service. Their slogan is “Ser vice With a Smile.” MOSLEY GROCERY, NE¥/ STORE, SHOWS INCREASING TRADE The mere thought of saving di rects many a housewife in Vidalia j and vicinity to the MOSLEY GRO CERY and many of their custom-! ers are able to set a far better table than their means would permit un der ordinary conditions. An increas ng number of particular housewives are learning this fact every day. This j new grocery is offering a full line of pure food products, both staple and fancy groceries of nationally recognized brands, also fresh fruits and vegetables. The surroundings are inviting throughout and the stock well arranged .so you can read ily see at aglanc what they have to' offer 'this progressive firm has the HALL MATTRESS COMPANY " A WORTHY NEW ENTERPRISE ~ • Wc desire to bring out in this ed’tion the value of the service and the qualities of tle various con cern' 1 who operate in this territory and for this reason deem it proper to* give comfcndable -mention to the activities of this new Vidalia con cern. , * , ,T The fact that this is a local indus try manufacturing a quality product lu-t is is in constant demand, should be (riven th- mpMrt of all local rieonle. An investigation of the com-1 pany and its products will prove very., interesting. In their renovating department old mattresses are made like new and commanding the highest market pries for same which will do much to foster and encourage the growing of tobacco, not only in this immedi ate vicinity, but in all surounding ter ritory as well, Mr Barnard and Mr. V ann both take a personal and active in terest in seing that the farmer gets the highest prices possible for his tobacco. These gentleman have given fate rial evidnee of their faith and confi dence in the future growth and devel opment of the Vidalia market by in vesting a large sum of their personal capital in this warehouse without calling for local assistance and are well deserving of the patronage of the •growers and the hearty co-operation of our business men. Mr. Var.n and Mr. Bernard are both gentlemen of high integrity and pieasing personality and have many friends and acquaintances among the business men and farmers in the Vi • dalia territory. This well known and popular ser vice station -occupies a convenient corner location on Church stret. It io one of the best Os its kind in this • ction and has always been given a liberal share of patronage by the best element of citizenship in this com munity. Mr. T. W. Willitt, the owner of this business of the most highly respected citizens and business men in this community, is modern and progressive in his ideas and methods and is a man who can always be re lied upon to come to the front in supDort of measures for the better ment of the city in which he lives. He is a gentleman of courteous bear ing and pleasing personality and has a huge circle of friends in this com munity. right idea of modern merchandising— a quick turnover at small profits. ! The result is absolutely fresh mer chandise and at a saving to their cus tomers. Mr._ J. Gould Mosley, the ; owner Os this store is winning a steadily incrasifig list of friends and customers, and is appreciative of pat ronage accorded him. j Mr. Moseley is a young man of pleasing personality and high integ rity and one with whom it is a pleas ur to deal. Mr. Mosley is known to most of the farmers in this county and is making a special effort to take care of h>s farmer friends. He buys considerable farm products and . vites the farmrs to bring him their produce to his store. :y modern dust extracting machin 'sT- This js the only machinery of : ird ir. this section and enables t"ei". to guarantee work to give sat isfaction. Free delivery service. The business policies of Mr. Hail have been such that he has gained :he confidence of business men and th public generally. It is such con cerns as this that make a liver, bet ter community arid we nve more than glad to refer them to our read jers and to assure them they will , find all inquiries met with a cour teous answer and then in buying any of their products you will get value received for your money. JOHN T. RAGAN COMPANY A LEADING VIDALIA INDUSTRY Taking rank as one of the fore most enterprises in this section of Georgia, is JOHN T. RAGAN & COMPANY. This is a worthy home concern which has contributed both" time and money toward the develop ment of Vidalia and Toombs county and have assisted in the material up building of Vidalia and this section in the construction of homes, schools, etc. JOHN T. RAGAN & COMPANY are extensive dealers in lumber and building materials including lumber, brick, lime, cement, sand, sash, doors, roofing, builders harware, etc., and do both wholesale and retail busi ness. They also do cabinet work of all kinds. They make a specialyt of building schools for consolidated districts throughout the state. Buildings of this character constructed by them have been_ highly satisfactory and they have probably built more schools of this typa than any other firm in GEORGIA POWER COMPANY ... IMPORTANT PUBLIC UTILITY No public utility corporation does its share in a city’s growth without assisting municipal development and bettering working conditions. From the date this busines swas founded this concern has kept well abreast of the times. With the advancement and growth of Vidalia and unimpair ed confidence in the city, encouraged by support and patronage received, the company has ambitious plans for the future. The sums invested in electric equipment and property is for the fulfillment of Vidalia’s des tiny and only a reasonable compen sation is asked. Their desire and intention is always to give a full dollar’s worth of ser vice for every dollar paid to the com pany and to do their work mindful of the best interests to the comunity of which they are a part The employees of the company are H G, COCHRAN’S IS A LEADING SERVICE STATION In writing of the representative v firms which make up the business I interests of Vidalia we wish to in- I dude one of the most poular auto s mobile service firms in Vidalia, the RED STAR SERVICE STATIONN which is one of the best and most centrally locatd places in the city. It was opened last July by Mr. H. G. • Cochran ard in this comoarativelv brief space of time the Red Star Service Station has assumed a prom inent place among the best of its kind in this section . It is thoroughly modern in con structon and equipment, attractive rin appearance and occupies a con venient corner location in th heart of ,the city opposite the First National Bank. Mr. Cochran has embodied all the 9 essentials of a real service station in his establishmnt. It is equipped rfwith all modern facilities including high pressure washing machines, ale smiting service, etc. Mr. Cochran sells GILSTRAPS GARAGE FEATURES EFFICIENT AUTO REPAIR WORK The most practical economical and popular means of transportation today is the automobile. The auto mobile is responsible for our good roads and wherever you find good roads you will find prosperous and contented farmers. The immense i number of automobiles in use make i it necessary for every city worthy of j the name to have establishments de- 1 voted to he sale of accesories and the J furnishing of service for these ma- \ chines. This leads us to speak of I GILSTRAP’S GARAGE located on 1 Railroad street. This concern is prepared to handle cylinder and j crankshaft grinding, etc., and they also deal in parts and accessories, etc. j They make a specialty of high class BARRON GODBEE’S IS A LEADING VIDALIA GROCERY FIRM The history of the business belong ing to the firm in the heading of this sketch is on of the continued success success, not of the old kind, but of the new. the progressive. The peo ple of Vidwlia and Toombs county known ftiat o ben they trade at BAR RON W. GODBEE’S they are sure of getting frhe best groceries obtain able and at low prices as can be had anywhere in this section of the country. This is one of the reasons j why this is one of the most popular liberally patronized and successful retail grocery markets in this sec-! tion. They carry a large, well se- 1 lectod stock of groceries, vegetables and fresh fruits—at all times. Ir was hack in 1921 that the firm was founded by the present owner and opened its doors for business and since that time it has assumed a commanding position in the retail in- Mr. 0. . Anderson of Dublin, was a visitor to the city on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Jenkins at.- rounce th ebix-th of a daughter on Wednesday, October 24th. Mrs. R. R. Price and little daugh ter. Mary Ethel Price of Bruns wick, are the guests of Mrs. J. C. Price and family. THE VIDALIA ADVANCE Georgia. They turn much money back into local channels and furnish remuner ative employment to a large number of workmen, directly aiding in the prosperity of the city. The gentlemen at the head of this firm are Mr. John T. Ragan and Mr. J. D. Stewart. Mr. Ragan is too well known to need any yords of in troduction at our heands. He is a citizen of sterling worth and unques tioned reliability. Mr. Ragan is a director of First National Bank, a director of the Kiwanis Club and has always co-operated in all worthy movments for public good. Mr. Stewart is another of the w r ell known and substantial bus.ness men and citizens of this section. Mr. Sewart is thoroughly conversant with every i.ature of the lumber business has tb 3 fulling confidence and es teem f the masses and is known as one of our most public spirited citi zens. making doubly sure of its success by their loyal and efficient efforts and by the harmony for every movement for the development of their city. The splendid spirit of the fine group of men and women points once more to the security of the organization with which they are connected. Those in charge of the local office are : r. Paul Thomas, Supt., Miss Pauline Vickers, ashir and Mr. Ed Zackary, salesman. The local office of this company is located on Railroad street, where in I addition to transacting the business jo fthe company, an attractive display |of electrical heaters .stoves, fans, land electrical appliances is carried in j complete stock for their customers ; desiring this equipment. The Georgia Power ompany sells , stock to its customers and others and lean be bought from any employee of I the company. ‘ Texaco” products exclusively. Tex aco gasoline and motor oils are used extensively throughout this section and give the motorist the most com plet esatisfaction from every point of view. Mr. Cochran’s patronage is increas ing because he does business on the principal of treatng all customers honorably and alike. There are few of Vidalia’s younger business men who are more favora bly known than Mr. Cochran, and none more dependable for a square deal. He is sincere in his desire to give good service, and values more higly a satisfied customer than tem porary profits. His business policies and affable manner have won for him many friends among the business men and citizens of this commumtv. i Mr. Cochran’s father-in?law, Mr. £.. L. Lomberg, who has recently moved here, is now associated with him in this business. Mr. Lomberg is a courteous gentleman whose con nection here is adding much to effi cient conduct of this business. automomible repairing ,having the latest and best of facilities for tak ing care of work of this class in a scientific manner. Their work is of every job turned out is a standing advertisement in their favor. Bus iness is drawn from all parts of this section. J This business is opei-ated under i the capable management of Mr. Gil j strap. He is a progressive business I man and is interested in any under } taking for the betterment of the com tnu "»itv in which h%l ; vps. ! Evidence of Mr. Gilstrap’s mechan : ical ability is shown in the fact that j his is the authorized Buick and Chrys ler service garage in this territory, | which he handles of course, in addi tion to doing general repairing on all makes of cars. tor'-'Ms of Vidalia. This business is operated under the personal direction of Mr. Barron Godbee. Mr. Godbee is counted among the most far-seeing and pro gressive men of this section and is a! full time booster for the town and j county in which he lives. He has I loi>g been counted as among Toombs I county farmers’ truest friends and 1 is a grat believer in Toombs county i products. I Mr. Godbee has always been a firm ' i believer in quality and carries only I the best goods to be had, a policy j | which appeals to people of discrimi-1 mg tastes who desire the best. He ’o:ds exclusive salesrights on several grade lines, a specialty being ; made of sue ci: Iterated products as Richelieu’s r l White Peso canned goods and Phase and Sanborn cof fee. ' Miss Adel Hacket ar • ved last I week from Athens, where she has ! been attending Summer school. Miss Esther Hacket had "airier , guests the past week-end Misses j Jeanette Estroff. of Louisville, and Xaofi Pomerar.ee, of Augusta. M. and Mrs. Joe Hackel were in Atlanta last week. ACTIVITIES AT GEORGIA TOBACCO WARE HOUSE INDICATES BANNER SEASON Omission of the GEORGIA TO BACCO WAREHOUSE from the list of leading Vidalia and Toombs coun ty enterprises would be unpardona ble on the part of the journalist who pretended to give a resume of our resources and attractions. This is beyond question one of the largest best and best known tobacco ware houses in this section. It has be come an invaluable asset to the to bacco growers in the territory in which it is operating and since it was established in 1923 has shown a steady increase in volume of tobacco handled each season for growers in this section whose experience has taught them the decided advantages of a home market. Both in price and in service to growers the GEORGIA TOBACCO WAREIIOSE offers ad vantages secon dto none in the Geor gia tobacco belt. This season the Georgia Warehouse is again being operated under the personal direction of Messrs. J. J. Winstead, E. F. Hester and F. J. Hes ter, of North Carolina, who are pleasantly remmberd by th growers and business men in this section. GUNTER FURNITURE CO., LEADS FOR HOME FURNISHINGS In every trade center there are certain commercial establishments whose important high characters con stitute them as an essential part and element of the community in which they are located. This is especially true of staple lines like furniture and such a concern is the GUNTER FUR NITURE COMPANY. This is one of the outstanding enterprises in Vidalia. It was established in 1924 and during these years has been a leader in its line in this part of the state. They carry an exceptionally complete and up-to-date stock of home furnishings, carpets, curtains, draperies, luggage and also maintain a oomplete musical department. It is but fair to say that this home firm has been a good booster for Vidalia. It is the class of store that attracts trrde to the ciy from he sur rounding counies and by adhering to absolute square dealing with all man kind they have built up a patronage of which the management and the MRS. J. E. THOMPSON SHOWS NEWEST IN MILLINERY AND DRESSES New fall styles are arriving at MRS. J. E. THOMPSON’S. The new est creations in sport and novelty millinery and dresses—new modes that you simply cannot resist. Re freshing new models that you will adore, whether you are a matron or a miss. In our feature story of Vidalia we are not exaggerating when we say that this stablishment enjoys a recognized percentage for offering th ehighest class of merchan dise—the newest creations in hats and frocks for street or sport and for any and all occasions. A complete line of ready -to-wear and piece goods. The entire stock is being replen ished frequently with new advanced styles. Mrs. Thompson spares no W. D. POE FEATURES COURTEOUS AND EFFICIENT SERVICE is one of the institutions of Toombs County, w r here the most motorists know they can learn real economy. They operate a well equipped drive filling station and is headquarters for many Vidalia and Toombs county motorists. Here you will find a business that has succeded because of quality and courteous service . It is operated un der the personal direction of Mr. W. D. Poe. His business has steadily increased because he does business on the principal of treating all custom ers honorably and alike. Mr. Poe is well known in this section for his commendable business methods and has many friends in all walks of life. Whatever you may need in the FRED TAYLOR SPECIALIZES IN EFFICIENT TIRE SERVICE There is always two ways of doing things—the right way and the wrong way. Fred Taylor who operates a o ill equipped vulcanizing plant on Chuieh street, adjoining the E/er- Ready Service Station, has the right way, and is meeting with success by producing work of a superior quality at right prices. His shoo is provided with all up-to-date facilities including a large Akron-Williams vulcanizing machine and all mode rn facilities for the expeditious handling of high grad ■ vulcanizing on b' th tires and G7C. DANIELS LEADER FOR EFFICIENT TAILORING SERVICE i Larg; patronage from _ territory j continguous to Vidalia and in the city I proper is enjoyed, by the SANI TARY CLEANING AND PRESS ING CLUB. which has a well equippd plant or Radroad ave aue, next to the Colonial Theatre. This enterprise, under the direction ol Mr. G. C. Daniel specializes in the highest type of cleaning and pressing service. Their service is prompt but they give every piece that comes into the plant the most pains taking care. Many people have learned through this service that they can save the ex penditure of many dollars for new clothes. Every day brings work from patrons who have saved the purchase of new garments through the excel- through their association with thi* warehouse during the past three sea sons. These men have the interest* of the growers at heart, which com bined with thir broad experience la this line, intimate knowledge of mar ket conditions and judicious manage ment assures the growers the high est market prices throughout the season. Mr. Winstead and the Messurs Hes ter are well and favorably known in this community as gentlemen of high integrity and progressive ideas and stand high in business circles. They hav eben tobacco growers and warehousemen for many years and ar thoroughly conversant with every feature of th ebusiness. They are therefore in a position to appreciate the growers side, and are interested in seeing that every pile of tobacco on their floor brings as much per grad* and pound as any market in Georgia. These gentlemen are all optimistic over the outlook for Vidalia and it* tobacco market and state that it i* their intention to continue to operate in the local field and co-operate in the upbuilding of the Vidalia market. town have every reason to fell proud. Mr. Morgan Gunter, the gentleman at the head of this business, is counted among our leading financial citizens and business men, stands high in all ; circles and has contributed both time and money toward the upbuilding of | the citv and county, and is closely i identified with the business activities of Vidalia. Mr. Gunter is a member of the Vidalia Kiwanis Club and takes much interest in civic affairs. 1 Mr. E. C. Faulk and Mr. B. W. Mclntyre, both of whom have been associated with Mr. Gunter since the inception of this business are highly valued members of the personnell of | the store. They are thoroughly cott ; versant with every feature of the bus iness in which they are engaged and their geniality and courtesy is one of the most useful assets of the firm. Mr. Faulk and Mr. Mclntyre are favorably known in this community and have many friends and acquain tances in the territory in which they operate. time or energy i nsecuring exactly what she knows will please the most exacting buyers. In shopping here you will always find your inquiries meet with an intelligent understand ing of your requirements together with pleasing, cheerful service. Mrs Thompson has recently re turned from Atlanta and the East ern markets where she made some splendid purchases, and will have an especially attractive line for the com ing saeson. The “Juanita” hat will be one of the featured items and will be in stock at an early date. Mrs. Thompson has engaged MiSf Blonde Ivey, an experienced milli i ner to be in charg of the fillinerj i department this season. way of this kind of service he has it for you and is always ready to give your requirements personal atten tion. We are pleased in this review to direct the special attention of our readers to this firm as one of the most distinctive feaures of the com mercial efficiency of this section, and to assure them that at his estab | lishment they will always find effi ; cient and courteous men, competent, ready and willing to serve them. Mr. Poe is one of the substantial i business men in this section and is i well known i nthis community. He : has merited the success that has been ' j his and we wish to suggest that as j regards any service in his line you will find his place unexcelled. ( tubes. The work is handled in a scientific manner and by methods | that secure the best results and ab solute satisfaction to the customer. He has been serving our people in this respect for the past two years and has the entire confidence of all wih whe n he has had business rela ions. His prices have always been based upon as low margin of profit as it was safe on which to do business. I He is a young man of genial dispo |sit:on, always working to the best in i trest of his patrons and has friends i in pracicallv all walks of life. | lent work that this firm does in the j cleaning and pressing of the old ones, an up-to-date lin of samples and I patterns in fabrics in woolens, wor- I sted. etc. and their stock is so varied in design and prices that they can met the demands of people in all walks of life. High grade suits are made to measure at most reasonable prices ,and every garment is absolute ly guaranteed to give the customer | the most punitive satisfaction. : j Mr. Daniels is one of the wnsll known young business men of thu cofnunity who has always taken an i active interest in \ idalia’s onward ■ progress and is among the valued res ' idents whom we wish to compliment t 1 upon the efficient business and the j admirably policy followed in its • direction.
