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Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-14
WHOLESALE FRUITS ARD NUTS.
what Gennett q %. are DOing.

What Gennett a Go. are Doing.
The firm Of Gennett & Co. comprises
three brothers, Andrew, Robert and Henry
Gennett, whose specially is that Of jObbers
in dried fruits, nuts, potatoes, hOminy, grits,
etc. The house was established BY the
senior member Of the present firm in 1865.
Two years after, or in 1867, the present
firm style was adopted by reason Of the ad-
mission Of Robert Gennett to a cOpartner-
ship, and a few months ago a younger
brother, Henry Gennett, was admitted.
All are young men, natives of the city, and
all are workers.
The trade of the house is of far greater
consequence than would be generally i'm
agined by those unscquainted with its
workings. A large part Of its business is
with jObbers and exporters, the trade be-
ing chiefly to the NOrth-perhaps more to
Indiana and Illinois than other States. The
house has handled as many as $4,000 bags
Of peanuts in a single year, or about 1O0,-
600 bushels Of that article alone. During
1874, it also bought and sold not less than
one and a half million pounds Of dried
fruit, chiefly apples and peaches. Its pota-
to trade is also large, and for some time
past the firm has sold in this market from
two to three car loads per day, largely for
seed.
In addition to their jobbing trade, the
firm also does a general commission BUSH
ness. Their place of business is at Nos.
90 and 65 South Market street, and we
take it for granted that they will at all
times be happy to FIJI orders or to attend to
correspondence. Mr.. Andrew Gennett may
properly be accorded the honor Of having
been the founder Of this distinctive line Of
business In this city. He was, if we are
not mistaken, the first to engage in it, and
the house, Of which be remains senior
partner, continues a worthy representative
of trade concerning which little is known
by the public at large.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-14
OUR JEWELRY TRADE.
r L. Davies a BrO. a. Representa-
rf-ea nf II

F. L. Davies q Bro. a. Representa-
tives OF &c.
There is a peculiar fascination in the
precious stones, delica.ely fashioned Jewell
~, and ornate plate Of a large jewelry house
thst few can resist. No business has ex-
hi5ited more wonderful development than
the jewellers during the past score of years,
and the artisans employed by the large es-
Adjustments Of the country have almost
become artists. A wonderful change too,
has s'cOme over the spirit Of the dreams
Of the leading retail jewellers Of the cOun-
try. Nothing is too costly 10 be exhibited;
nc expense is too great % be incurred in
decorating their palaces Of trade, and sea
and land are raDsacked for articles Of beau
ty or for material that may be converted
into beautiful shapes. Aladdin and his
wonderful lamp is paraphrssed every day.
Nashville can boast jewelry establish
ments that are peers Of any in the land,
and the house Of +. L. Davies & Co. may
WOrthily be taken as a representative one.
The firm had its origin in the fall Of
1866. Previous to thar, however, Mr.. T.
L. Davies had been connected with the
ieWelry trade Of The town as one Ofthe firm
of ". II. Calhoun < Co., and Dir. W. II.
Davies had been with the well-knOWn
house Of Ball, Black & Co., # New York.
Upon the formation Of their firm the
Messrs. Davies took possession Of the cor
ner room Of the Maxwell House block,
which they elegantly frescOed. and other
wise rendered attractive. Indeed they
were the first business occupants Of any
portion Of the Maxwell House block
These premises did not afford needed room
for display, however, and IN the fall
1870 they removed TO the coruer Of ChurcF
and Summer stTeets-tbeir present lOca
ton. Here every advantage Of good local
ity aud excellent saiesrOOm was obtained
and no effort has been spared 70 max.
their place Of business a ht ca-ket for ID.
beautiful articles that are therein displayed
Messrs. Davies & Bro have been the re
cipients Of a trade gratifying iu the highes
degree. They have introduced novelties {
our people as occasion offered. aud no pain
have been spared by chem To- al- the N
most satisfaction % all. We cf ratulat
them upon what they have achieved, an
tender them our wishes for continued sue
cess.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-14
A NEW PAINT HOUSE.


The EstsIbIIshment OF Jesse warren. Jr.
On the first Of October, 1874, Mr.. Jesse
Warren opened a new house az No. 80
South Market street, and his card speaks of
him as dealer in paints, glass, putty, lead,
glue and sand-papeT, to which may be add
ed, if our recollection Of the premises serves
us rightly, brushes and, in brief, a general
line Ofpainters' and GLACIERS material.
While jObbing has been and viii con
time to be the leading feature Of the busi-
ness, careful attention viii also be paid 70
the wants Of the retail trade, and those of
our readers who have painting or glazing to
be done will find a complete line Of every
thing at Mr.. WarTen's establishment. For
the special information of retail buyers we
also call attention to the fact that goods are
being offered at exceptionally low rates. No
travelling for orders has yet been done, as
no necessity has existed. Trade has been
very good, and for the coming eight months
there will be an active demand from pain
teTs and dealers in both city and country.
Mr.. Warren is thoroughly familiar wi
the necessities Of the trade in these lines Of
goods, having been connected with the bus
mess in this city for the past three years.
He is a young man, busineSs-like, is san
guine as TO the future, and We wish him the
most complete success.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-14
THE WHOLESALE DRUG TRADE.
Kinkade, Handy & 90

The wholesale drug trade of Nashville
occupies no secondary place in the ranks.
II is ably represented by numerous houses,
possessing wealth, influence and energy,
and the operations Of our wholesale drug
gists result IN appreciable good. Among
the leading firms IN this line We take this
occasion to write in detail Of MeSsrs. Kin
zade, Handy & Co. Their house was es-
tablished in 1869, then under the same
firm style as now, and occupying a Por-
ton Of the site now covered by Che Pub
fishing House. Afterwards the firm re-
moved to the south side Of the Square, and
on the first of January, 1873, took posses
sion Of the premises now used, upon the
west side.
The firm is composed Of Samuel Kin
kade, John Handy, James d. White and
George L. COWan. A strictly jObbing bu-
siness is done, combined with some manu-
featuring, the latter department being al
most wholly confined TO the preparation Of
the well-knOWn Cumberland Bitters,"
PLANNERS Liniment," and essence Of ia
ters" have had a very general sale through
out this State and States South, and the
''Liniment" is, judging from the demand
that has been created, a most popular pre-
paratiOn.
The business Of the house of Kinkade,
Handy & Co. has undergone a steady,
healthful growth. No effort at any time
has been made TO force it beyond irs nat
ural channels, and as nearly as possible its
affairs from buying to selling have been
successfully conserved.
As a matter Of course, more cr less trav-
cling is done, the house being represented
in Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia and South
ern Kentucky by three or four gentlemen,
Messrs- COWan and White finding nearly
their entire time so occupied. Mr. Handy,
WhU has been connected with the drug
trade Of Nashville since the war, attends 10
the buying, and Mr. Kinkade to the Office
and finances.
The house is thoroughly equipped with
everything needed to cater to the drug
trade. From crude drugs to proprietary
remedies, everything appears to be carried,
and it Is prepared to equip a house COM
plete from shelf furniture to the most
minute article required by the trade. Il is
this completeness Of detail that has con-
tributed largely to its prosperity, aud no
less pains will be taken in the future than
IN the past. Possessing every advantage
that is held by competitors here or else
where, the house can, as il always has, ap-
proach the trade of all the country tribu-
tary to Nashville with every degree Of con-
fdence, and we state but a plain, Unvar-
nished fact when we say that its influence
and trade have alike contributed largely to
the material prosperity Of the city.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-14
WHOLESALE DRY GOODS AND
CLOTHING.
The WeII.knOwn House OF FIsheI
& Bro.

The WeII.knOWu House Of FIsheI
& Bro.
The house of Fishel s. Bro. was born in
stormy times. In 1853 Messrs. Morris and
Julius Fishel came to Nashville from Gin
cinnati. In the latter city they had been
engaged in the jobbing trade, and upon
coming here they at once embarked in bu-
siness, making the wholesale dry goods,
notions and clothing lines their specialties.
Beginning on Market street, where Morrow
& Son now are, they removed in the latter
part Of "a ID the elegant quarters nov Oc-
eupied, southeast corner Of the Public
Square. Tie location is all that could be
wished, and the salesrooms are unsurpassed
in the city. The building is 16Ox25 feet,
four floors and basement, the ground floor
being devoted to dry goods, cloths, CASH
meres, etc, and the second to notions and
clothing. h stock adequate to the needs
Of the trade is displayed. and the firm is in
receipt Of ar excellent line of orders from
this State, Alabama and Georgia.
The lifelong experience OF the Messrs.
Fishel as business men has been product
i've Of good results. Few Of OR merchants
have had buster career than the senior
partner, who has been constantly in trade
since 1887, and both he and his brother are
well calculated by habit, taste and training
to carry forward successfully any enterprise
in which they may engage.
As jObbers Of dry goods, clothing and no
tions, the house Of Fishel & Bro. occupies
a conspicuous place in the list of wholesale
dealers Of Nashville. The members of the
firm have proved themselves workers; they
have attracted and retained large trade to
the city that otherwise would have gone
elsewhere, and in their operations they have
displayed spirit Of enterprise highly COM
mendable. As jObbers they offer every at
traction that could be expected to the mer-
chants Of t.lis and adjacent States. Pru-
dent in buying and selling, careful as to
expenditures, and conducting business upon
business-like principles, it is not strange
that they have acquired a reputation COM
mensurate with the merits of the house.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-14
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
Field seeds, FertiIizers, &C.

Ii has only been within the last few years
that this business has been made a specially
by any house in our city. On account Of
the increased demand for improved agricul-
tural implements and farm machinery,
and the great shipping advantages both by
river and railroad, it has become quite
prominent Of late years, and Nashville is
now competing successfully with much
larger and older cities Of the North and
West.
Conspicuous among the dealers in this
line Of business is the house of John J. Nc
GavOck, successor 70 7. ii. Jones & Co.
Mr.. McGavOck is Just in the prime Of life;
is a native Of Nashville, having been born
and raised here; is live business man;
has clear business perceptions, and will
have everything about him done in the
most systematic manner. Having been a
large planter for seventeen years Of his life,
and given his personal attention 70 that
business, he has perfect knowledge Of the
wants Of the farmers and planters Of the
South, and having a great fancy for and
devotion 10 the agricultural implement
business he is peculiarly fitted for it.
On the It'll Of November, 1874, he pur-
chased the entire stock in trade, good will,
etc, Of the well known and extensively adj
vertised firm Of T. H. Jones & Co, and de-
termined to devote bis entire attention as
we'll as his ample means 10 this business.
Being recognized as one Of the best and
financially strongest business men Of the
city, he bas been able to make the most
liberal and satisfactory arrangements with
manufactures, both at home and abroad,
Of the best implements and machinery in
the United States, and is now prepared to
supply the South with the best line Of
goods ever offered in this market, and con-
fning his business strictly to the cash
basis, as he does, he Is able to offer them
at very reduced prices.
His business now extends 10 all parts Of
Tennessee and into the States Of Kentucky,
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippis Louisiana
and Arkansas.
His Office and salesroOms are Mes. 81
and "a Broad street IT. Fl. Jones & Co.'S
old stand). The house is a large two
story building, with open front, 60x12O
feet. The lower story is used for Offices,
| field seeds and sample room. The upper
story is filed with implements Of various
kinds. Besides this, he occupies a large
ware house on South Market street, for the
purpose Of storing heavy implements, ma
chinery, etc.
Everything about the house is kept in
the most perfect order, and We venture the
assertion that there is not house Of any
kind North or South that is better prepared
to carry on business correctly than this one.
| Ten experienced men are employed, each
one fully acquainted with his department,
and a more thoroughly systematized busi-
ness, whether banking, jObbing, or other.
wise, cannot be found.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-14
PHOTOGRAPHY.
The At.raetlye Art eaIIerr orR.Posls.

The Attractive Art Gallery OF 4. Poole.
We can call to mind nothing in art or
science thai has advanced with such won
derful strides toward perfect development
as has the art Photographic. The chef
d9UUres Of our photographers Of tO-daywill
bear the closest scrutiny, and under the
careful manipulation Of educated artists
the portraits limned BY the sun scarcely
hold a second place in contrast with the
creations Of pallet and brush and canvass.
Nor are we compelled to visit distant cities
for proof of this assertion. Let citizen or
stranger stroll into the pleasant parlors of
Mr.. Poole, at the corner of Cherry and
Union streets, and he finds himself sur
roUsded by host Of faces, familiar OF 9th
erwise-faces that almost seem competent
to speak, 30 life-like are they. Poses are
natural, the finishing touches have been
bestowed by careful, painstaking hand,
and one can gaze at these counterfeit pre-
sentiments" with the same degree of inter
est that is bestowed upon other works of
art.
Strolliug through the parlOrs we can dis
Germ the different stages of development of
photography to a great extent, and find its
elimination in the beautiful portraits in
water oOlOrs or in oil, in pastelle, crayon or
ink, as TIE case maybe, each having its own
peculiar charm.
We are informed by Mr.. Poole that the
tastes Of The people hereabouts are becUm-
ing wonderfully improved of late years
that the demand for the finest grade of
work is CT sufficient consequence to justify
large expenditures for the costliest instru-
ments and their numerous accessories, as
well as Of real talent, aud we do not find it
difficult 10 believe the assertion as our eyes
scan the many beautiful specimens that
adorn the walls. Mr.. Poole has accom-
plished results during the past five years
that will bear the closest scrutiny, and he
deserves no small need Of praise therefor.
Lovers ofthe beautiful will find his studio
a pleasant place in which 10 saunter for an
hour.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-14
THE BOoT AID sHOR TRADE.
Carriek, HOlIins a Co, and sheIr Bu.
gfness.

Carriek, HOlIins a Co, and theiE Bus
siness.
Soon after the late war bad closed,
Messrs. S. p. Carrick, p. S. Hollins and 9.
b. ROuntree formed cO-partnership under
the firm name Of HOllins & Co. and en-
gagged in the wholesale shoe trade. In
about 1867 the firm style changed to Car
rick, HOllins & Co, Mr.. Matthew M.
McClung also being a cO-partner IN that
firm until about three years ago, when be
retiIel
Rollins < Co. commenced business at
No. 40 Market street, and combined the
jobbing and retail trade, being equally sue
cessful in the management Of both depart
meDts. The jObbing trade, however, was
destined to eventually absorb the entire
time and attention Of the house, and the
retail department was abandoned about the
time of the formation Of the firm Of Car
rick, 4iOliins & Co. At the same time
possession was taken Of No. Inn Block
removal having since been made to No. 3
same BlOck). Evidently the house did
wisely in cgnfihing itself 20 a wholesale
trade, and since then It has been extend
ing its operations more and more, and by
reason Of recent changes its sphere Of use
The trade Of this house has cen ex-
tended Throughout Tennessee, Mississippi,
Georgia. Alabama. Texas and Arkansas,
and to better cater to this more remote
trade. it seemed necessary to increase their
facilities in some decided manner. This
has been done By purchasing a factory at
Danyers, Mass, and establishing an Office
and salesrOOm at No. As Hanover street,
WT~---He-- H~--.~r OF %
orders viii be filed direct from the factory
or The Boston house, saving to the trade
largely i'm freights, and the house Of Car
rick, HOllins x Co. now comes before the
trade as manufacturers as we'll as iObbeTs,
having an intimate acquaintance with the
trade which they seek, and prepared to Ill
orders 10 any extent and espeeiallytO other
jObbers Of the SOath. They win now be
enabled 10 sell 10 very many who formerly
went to the East for their goods, and the
coed effects Of this new departure is already
noticeable. In the meantime the Nashville
house viii receive no less attention than
formerly. It's stock viii always be very
coEsplete, and the same inducements as
heretofore will be offered The trade that
finds this their supply depot. Mcssrs. Hol-
Inns and ROuntree remain here and Mr..
Cariek in Massachusetts,. The factory, BY
the way, will make quite a specially Of
WOnen's and children's sewed and pegged
shoes Of all kinds.
We have neglected 10 state that the firm
hereafter will pay more attention TO the
rersOte trade Of Texas and Arkansas. Rep
ressntatives Of the house will. It is to be
hoped, find these profitable fields Of labor,
and certain it is that Nashville viii lie the
gamer by the energetic actiOu Of Csuick,
HCslins & Co.
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The building referred 10 above is one Of
the handsOmest structures on College
street, and was built by the Company in
1870. Il is a model OF neatness AMI good
taste, and affords most excellent quarters.
The Directory Of the State Insurance
Company is composed Of John Lumsden,
President; G.. p. ThrustOn, attorney-at-
law, W. II. Morgan, dentist, James Burns,
of Burns & Co., J. M. Hamilton, hardware
merchant, James Mclaughlin, Of 8lcLaugh-
lin & Butler, John Whorley, Of j. & l..
WhOrley, Phillip dwell, Of dwell Bros,
andiIsaac I. Rhea, Of Rhea, Smith & Co.
The Company has established sub-agen-
cies throughout the State, cOnfning itsef,
however, to the principal towns. A very
hattering business is also being built up in
Georgia. Fire and Marine risks are issued,
the former comprising both residence and
business property, and the Company has
been scrupulously careful in the issuance
Of policies to avoid hazardous risks. In
brief, its management has been prudent and
business-like, and its success is largely at
tributable 70 this fact.
Mr.. Lumsden has been President OF the
Company ever since its organization. he
has devoted his whole time 70 superintend-
ing its operations, and it is rarely that one
can visit the Office without finding him as
busy as any one can reasonably be expected
to be. Joseph Nash was Secretary from
1865 to 1870, when Mr.. ID. r. johnson, who
had been bOOk-keeper since 1856, was
elected TO the Secretaryship. Mr.. JObuson's
time is also fully employed, and the active
management Of the COmpany's business is
with Mr.. Lumsden and he.
The State Insurance Company, notwith-
standing its exceedingly gratifying record,
is by no means disposed to rest upon its
laurels. Its officials realize that there is
scarcely limit to the possibilities Of the
business, and by judicious advertising and
by personal effort on the part Of Agents,
they look to a largely increased business.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-03-14
THE BANKING INTEREST.
The First National Bank.

The banks Of city inspire visitors with
a certain degree of awe. Wealth is king,
and whether as illustrated by bank stock,
greenbacks, bonds, a golden calf or the
KohinOor, or any of the multiplied evil
dences Of wealth, we fall down and wor-
ship-that is, the masses do. a newspaper
reporter, having a princely revenue to reIv
upon, (nothing mutable about IT'D can in
terview banks and bankers and carelessly
gaze upon Government bonds, greenbacks
and the like, without disturbing his equa-
nimity in the least. Wepropose, however,
giving some information relative to our
Nashville banks and bankers. and COM
ments upon the First National are now in
order.
The First National, Is its name fmplies.
was the first bank to be organized under
the national banking law, and ayas incor-
pOrated in November, 1853. It's authorized
capital was Sl50,00O. This proving made
Quate, the capital was subsequently in
creased to S2jO,OOO, and has since been
still further increased by the accumulation
Of the handsome surplus of $4,000. Some
changes have occurred in officials since the
First National first began business. The
first president was Mr.. A. g. Sanford; the
first cashier, Mr.. James. @. Ogden. In 1870.
Mr.. Sanford was succeeded in the presi-
dency by Mr.. al. Burns, who has continued
TO Ofhciate as such. Mr.. Ogden was sue
ceeded in the cashiership by Mr.. j. Z.
McCToTy. r. @. JamisOn was the next in
cumOent, who was succeeded by w. G.
Butterheld and, upon his resignation,
Sept. l, 1874, Mr.. T. Cooley was elected
cashier.
The stock Of the First National Bank is
quite largely held in the North, though the
greatest amount held by any one individual
IS owned by the President, Mr.. Burns, and
Nashville capitalists generally are well
represented upon the books. The Board of
Directors is composed of NJ. Burns, A. G.
Ewing, VIM. Simmons, NJ. B. Pitcher. A.
L. DemOss, E. r. Campbell.
An approximate idea Of the business
transacted by the First National NAV he
gained from the statement that its deDosit
account averages FIVE hundred thousand
dOllOTs, and its loans and discounts amount
to more than two million dollars per year.
During 1874 fully one and a half millions
were used in discOunting cotton and to-
baccO bills, and the great bulk of that bust
ness Is now controlled by the First Ma
tiOnal. The affairs Of the Bank have been
successfully managed, as is further wit
messed by the statement that its dividends
to stockholders averages ten per cent clear
Of taxation.
The active management of affairs rests
with the President and Cashier. The Pres
ident, Mr.. Burns, has been a resident Of
Nashville ever since 1886, and has ever
since been an active business man. Until
the war be was largely engaged in the
coach and saddlery hardware trade. In
1854 he became President of the Chatta-
noOga Railroad, and soon after Of tine
Northwestern, and until 1865 railway mat
tens absorbed his whole time. Subsequently
he re-engaged in trade with his sons, but