Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-01

bulk and ready made, the Lowensteins
are unsurpassed, and ia the way of prints.
domestics, i%lannels, blankets and gents fur
goods they have an ex%traordina-
rlly fine and well selected stock. The emf
take an especial pride in satisfying
the wants OF customers and will leave
nothing undone TO please in every in
stance.
SOL COLEMAN,
The protector Of the immortal No. 10
cigar, is Justly entitled to the large patron
age he receives. His house, at 3l6 Main
street, Is full 70 overlooking with the finest
tobacco and cigars, which are selected by
him IN person. That ne is "a %eonnoisseur
IS not u matter Of the smallest doubt. His
Habanas come from Havana. and have
the Havana flavor, which they retain by
means OF a peculiar eontrivance, gaining a
richer aroma with age. Besides all quail
ties Of Havana cigars he has a VARIETY of
other kinds, not forgetting the famous No.
III, which has been improved until it
stands almost without arival. His line OF
tobaccos is equally as fine and extensive.
Mr.. Coleman has risen, step BY step, TO his
present enyiable position in the cigar and
tobacco trade. and richly merits the large
custom he has gained. 4.
A. SEEssEL,
The popular butcher, can be found at 1874
Main street, where he is ready to supply
customers with the choicest meats and
other necessaries in that line. He has
long since made Il reputation for his
juicy steaks, tender roasts and other
toothsome delicacies which delight the
c%arniverous, and in the future, us in the
past, will always be found obliging, bust
ness like and exceedingly busy,
w. A. WHEATLEY,
With an office at 2Sl Main street, is a real
estate and rental agent Of great expert
ence and popularity. lie has ii peculiar
faculty for the business which renders
him equally popular with tenant and
landlord, for while he is never deaf to the
wants Of the one he is always able TO sup
ply them fully without obliging an un-
necessary expenditure on the part of the
other. His high standing in the business
community, his many facilities for the
proper transaction of his business, to-
gether with his desire to please, make his
prospects for the future rs iatterng as he
has been successful in the past,
l. SAMELSON & Co,
Dealers in cigars and tobacco at 80 Main
street, are a worthy young firm, gathering
strength daily, and have every prospect
Of soon riyaling the very Oldest houses ! n
the city. Their trade has been highly
satisfactory, and the result gratifying to
the young men and their friends. They
are fair and honest in all their dealings,
and besides, have a knowledge Of the bust
ness Of which older men might with
reason be proud. They carry full lines Of
the choicest brands Of tobacco and cigars.
0ZANNE q MAY,
Who are located in their new place at 2j7
Main street, have built up a large trade
in the city and surrounding country by
unceasing attentionto business, enterprise
and fair dealing. They have on hand u
very large and well assorted stock OF
stoves, tinware and other houso-flrnishine
goods Of that class, beautifully arranged
and marked exceedingly low. They, and
their employees are always willing and
anxious to please, AMI no one need b.
dissatisfied after looking through theil
stock.
@. L. BYRD & Co,
Jewellers, at 275 Main street. stand with.
out a peer in their particular line. Thi
old house is established upon ms firm
basis as ever, and its business is rapid,
swelling in volume. Their popularitl
has spread TO many Of the n~eighborinl
States, and is a natural sequence of thei
laborious effort, enterprise and thorougl
businoss capacity. They employ onli
skilled workmen, realizing that work 6
this kind must speak for itself, and fee
highly gratiiied with the result of thei
%endeayors. The stock of diamonds
watches and iewelry of every description
Is unsurpassed for beauty of design anc
workmanship, and the incest taste is ok.
ereised IN its arrangement, and no detail
Is neglected which may add TO the credit
OF the firm. Many of their designs hay,
attracted considerable attention, pleasing
the customer and adding no little TO the
reputation Of the house.
WETTER, LANGSTAFF &c co.
Occupy a splendid storehouse at 1913 and
$50 Main street, which is replete with
everything in the stove, tin and hardware
line. They are gentlemen Of undoubted
business capacity, and have been identi-
fled with the business interests of Mem
phis for many years, constantly improving
and sel2ng every opportunity TO increase
the volume of their business and secure
the favor Of the Memphis public. That
they have been successful in their efforts
there cannot be the shadow Of Il doubt. To
secure this end they have striven Tor ex-
cellence first, economy atterward, and
have ended by blending the two in a
manner highly appreciated by their
patrons. Besides their city trade, they do
Il large volume Of business in the sur
rounding country, their goods gaining in
favor wherever they have been intro.
duced. Their lines of goods are complete
and have been carefully selected BY ex-
perienced buyers. They manufacture
largely, many of their designs being
models of skill and art.
OLIVER, FlNNIE & CO.,
The cnterprising grocers, are doing Il
fattering business. 1t is the only firm
which has succeeded in maintaining a first
c'ass wholesale and retail grocery under
the same root, and il has succeeded admi-
rnbly. Their retail trade is enormous, and
they do, besides, a large amount Of coun-
try business. They are close buyers, and
keep nothing but the best of everything.
Their stock comprises many items not
usually found in II Memphis grocery.
They deal largely in foreign fruits, fresh
and dried, and IN all the finer varieties of
tea and coffee, which is fresh parched every
day. Their stock Of canned goods and
fancy gro ,eries of all kinds is unsurpassed
anywhere. There is no house in the
South more firmly established, or more
deserving, than this.
SELDEN q PARKER,
A leading real estate and rental firm, are
located at 2Sj Main street, and have
gained considerable prestige by their hon
orable dealing and close attention to bust
ness. They are well posted in all the de-
tails Of the business, and are known for
the valuable fund of information which
they possess Of the subject. They make
the interests Of their patrons their own,
believing merit to be the road to success.
MILBURN IRON WORKS.
At the corner Of Front and Auction.
near the Louisville aud Nashville raj road
depot, are situated the Milburn Iron
Works, The capital invested therein.
and all held by home people, is $1,000.
The working force numbers seventy men.
the payroll amounting to $500 weekly. and
the artisans, such as mOlders and machine
lists, receive from 50 to 50 rs per day, while
unskilled laborers are paid 81 % and up
wards. The works have been in active
operation since early in the spring, and
have all they can do, even Working BY
night time. Mill machinery, presses, steam
building and all kinds Of. repairs
are among the industries carried on. Mr.
John ID. Milburn is President both Of
this enterprise and the Carver Gin Com.
pany.
MENKEN BROTHERS
Have increased their facilities in both the
Wholesale and retail departments. and are
now Offering greater inducements than
ever before. The members Of this well