Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-09-01

savannah's Enterprising Wholesale Gro
cers-Their immense Transactions.

In drawing the attention OF the public to
this firm, which is one Of the largest, most
thoroughly established aHd enterprsing
business institutions in Savannah, the
NEWS takes pleasure in referring to
some Of their extensive transactions
and in giving a brief outline Of
their steady and rapid progress, which has
been OF such a character as to rank them
among the largest and most reliable wholesale
grocery firms Of the South. Their business Is
completely systemaGzed aud they are thus
enabled to conduct it in all its details with
equal ease and success. Every departments
seems to be sufficiently large TO constitute a
business Of it's own.
The same clOckwork precision and regularity
are visible everywhere, and the same energy
and force are manifested IN every detail, thus
presenting a model business house. Flour Is
one OF their heavy specialties. This article
the senior OF the firm, Mr.. s. Guckenheimer,
has made a stuay for many years, and he is
regarded as competent judge IN all matters
pertaining to this staple. The NEWS has on
former occasions chronleled some Of the heavy
-four transactions Of the irm-they having on
several occasions brought special trains Of
flour numbering 1900 barrels direct from the
West to Savannah. Their brands are well
known 70 the trade and enjoy an enyi-
able reputation. IS. Guekenhelmer's Own
Selection" stands unsurpassed in quality,
while their "Roller Mills "Abie," Moses
and other brands are growing daily more into
popular favor. and creating a demand such
as to make them a staple with the trade that
uses them. But -four is only one Of their
speciAlties. They are known as extensive
liquor merchants, and carry stock Of large
proportions: consisting OF every grade Of do
nestle and imported wines. gins. brandIes,
etc, as well as every grade of whisky.
Special mention should be made OF their
Thistle Dew" whisky, which has been ad-
vertised quite extensively in Georgia and
Florida, and many testimonials of its worth
and purity have been received from those
town where whisky is sold, ''Thistle Dew"
win be found, and there is in store a bright
future for this already popular brand. The
next prominent feature OF their business is
the canned goods department. Under this
head the NEWS would call special attention to
Guckenhelmer's brands such as peaches,
plneapples, pears, corn, peas, tomatoes, sal
mon. Holsters, mackerel, potted meats. etc.
They have just reason to boast of their
perb stock, which is one of the finest on the
market. Their fruits are selected and packed
specially for them under their own private
brands, and in excellence and flavor they can
not be too highly commented TO the public.
Their tobacco department is deserving of par
ticular mention. Here also may be
seen the same immense scale of
operations. They purchase at the
most Opportune moments and from the
factories direct, in lots Of thousands of boxes
at time, and are thus enabled to secure very
low figures, of which they always give their
customers the benefit. Among some Of their
popular. brands are Martha Wash:
Panther" etc, which have indeed become
popular with the general trade. Their stock
Of cigars, pipes and smokers articles accords
with the other lines they carry in being on the
same wholesale footing. They have every
thing under this head and at prices to COM
pete with all.
Their co1ees, spices. teas and stock Of gen
eral groceries is In every shape, manner and
form all that could be desired. and embrace
literally every article in their line which the
market affords. They have also many minor
specialties Of their own which have gained
widespread popularity and increased the
prestige Of the firm name. Among these may
be mentioned 'Guckenheimer's Virgin Brand
Baking Powder" which is among the
best on the market. One teaspoonfUl is
all that is required to a quart of well
sifted flour, and it never fails to become a
household necessity when once tried and its
merit proved, The NEWS cannot, how
ever, speak Of all that is wor-
thy Of special notice, and will re-
fer its readers to 149 and Isl Bay street,
which is their general store and Office, where
they are always pleased to receive their
friends, and extend a hearty welcome to the
trade at large. Their warehouse, 1875 and 1917
Bay street, is their general storeroOm for
heavy goods, and is OF itself quite huge bulk.