Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-09-01
OLIYRR. FlNNIR 4 CO.
An EsiabliShment Scarcely sur
passed ia Any city.

The steady growth aud prosperit,
of this firms business has lew paral
lels in this or any other city. 1t die
not begin 90 nothing, il is true, FOL
the original members had some expe.
rience and capital, but
many OF their cotempOra-
ries who had apparently a better
start have long since collapsed and
disappeared. Whilst it started as a
retail family grocery store, the increase
OF trade has forced them somewhat
into the wholesale line, aud a large
country trade is supplied. Having
first accumulated sufficient to carry on
the business just as they might choose,
they next had a new house built, a
three story brick, with all modern
conveniences and appliances. Goods
are stored With the least possible iric
ton or loss OF time. With their
knowledge OF the market, their facili-
ties for buying the best
groceries at the lowest pos
sible prices for cash enables them
to sell as. low or lower than anybody
else dares to offer. Their local trade
covers the city, to say nothing of what
is done in the country. Their stock
is constantly ~replenished upon telc-
graphic orders and otherwise, so as to
have just enough on hand for every
contingency. Everything about the
establishment is classified, SO that
there is q nice division of labor aud
the duties to be performed. Every
has his place and his part to do.
The system saems 20 he slmest as per
feet as that Of a bank. There is no
conflict, no clash or confusion; all
work together with the regularity and
precision of a government bureau
men from the East have ex-
pressed a surprise at finding an estab-
lishment here in the South that could
be duplicated from Boston to
San Francisco This is a part OF
aud of Memphis enterprise.
J.. u. Goodwin 4 90,
No. 1856 Front street, are among the
Did and representative cotton aud
commission houses in this city By
strict attention to business, com
bined with more than ordinary
shrewdness and energy,this firm enjoys
A business OF nearly a million dollars
per annum The senior member of
the firm, Mr.. j. R. Goodwin, is promi-
identified with banking inter.
ssts, and the GayosO Oil Works. Mr..
l.. ID Mullins, Junior member OF the
firm is a thoroughly capable and prac-
lical cotton man, whose knowledge of
the ieecy staple is a valuable acquisi
lion TO the house. Messvs Goodwin
4 Co., enjoy the confidence of a
large following Of planters, as their
receipts bear evidence to. They
also furnish supplies, and make ad
Oh oonsignments to planters in
this and adj icen States. They employ
/ large fierce OF assistants both in the
,ity and on the road.
Friedman Brothers,
Rholesale dealers in boots and shoes,
g95 Main street, have contributed
to the high commercial repu-
enjoyed by Memphis, This firm
began business in 1862, and at once
iprang into a prominence that has
linee steadily increased in proportions.
They occupy a commodious four story
building and give employment to over
.Orty persons. The individual mem
lcrs OF the firm are Messrs Solomon,
Jaoob, Max and Ike Friedman, and
n. Snowdon. Their extensive trade
extends into Over a dozen States, with-
nut including their Boston house,
which also commands a lucrative pat
Robert Lewis & 90.
The old reliable Boiler Works of
Memphis, Robert Lewis 4 Co., are
Iituated on the river bank, just below
he elevator, and they are prepared to
i'll any kind of order whatever in their
inc. They ere we'll equipped with
workmen and the most modern
machinery, and pay particular stten-
ion TO repairing steamboat boilers.
The excellence and satisfaction given
BY this firm in the past is a guarantee
or their future success.
j, N. Milford a. 90.
1t is with pleasure that we call at
-ention to this rising firm, who are
a thriving business at No. 1888
Main street, near Union. TheyAare
making an active bid for publ: pat
ronage, and are justified in their eff
forts by the 6ne stock they carry at
all times. Messrs. milford & Co. EN-.
ploy only the most skilled workmen,
and make a speciality Of first class
watch and jewelTy repairing and en-.
craving. They carry a large stock Of
Waltham and Elgin railroad watches
and can execute orders for rings, pens,
medals Of any design the pur-
chaser may desire.
ZeIlDer a. Co.
A lady or gentleman a never be
said to be really dressed unless dain.
thy shod. and for an outfit Of this kind
Messrs Zellner Il Co., 300 Main street.
are amply prepared TO fit the oldest
shaped extreminies with boots, shoes
and slippers or sandals OF as fine qu,l
ity and workmanship as any establish
ment 10 the country. TIER show
windows contain a beautiful display Of
the most charmingly shaped shoes,
ETC., for ladies, while their shelves aud
store rooms are filled with a large stock
Of every conceivable style.
Ike A. Chase
is one Of the best known Of the success.
ful Front street merchants and is
highly esteemed for both his social and
business qualities. His popularity is
attested by the large consigoments he
receives from surrounding planters
and farmers. Mr.. Chase deals in hay,
oats, bran, and other feedstuffs, also
IN flour and various other articles
Mr.. Chase's name is synonymous with
honesty and iair dealing, characters
tics that have secured him a very
rpmuperatiVn huaina