The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-03-09
'WIHEELING'S POTTERY.
soME MAgTERs OF 1NTEREsT

aWHEELlNG'S PUllEkl.
SOME MATTERS OF INTEREST
PICKED up By an Intelliesnesr lraa 10 = Fltit
to this Prosperous Establlshment-Deeo.
rated ware it Turns oat-Adyaa.'
tagss it Enjoyed a. the Staff.
The Wheeling Pottery Is running full
force, though business is far from satisiac-
tory. At the Office an ISTELIlaEScER re-
porter was informed that the pottery is
going ahead in the hope Of an early i'm
proyement in trade. Buyers are ordering
sparingly; stocks ia the hands Of dealers
are not large and there is steady though
reduced consumption, so that little bet
ter feeling all around will. it is thought,
have marked effect on pottery ware.
Prices, Of course, have fallen with the de-
mand. Though the Wheeling Pottery
Company has achieved reputation tor.
Its product, and has gone on improving In
quality, design and finish, the changed
conditions OF trade make 1t necessary to
sell at lower prices than when 1t had o
reputation to make. ave think," said an
officer Of the Company, that we ateget-.
ting our full share OF the trade, but we
have to give our ware the closest attention,
from the buyiagof the clay to the market
ing OF the goods, and that, you know, goes
In 10 cost. Then In price We must com.
pete with all comers."s
FAVORABLE START.
But the Wheeling Pottery is compara-
lively new, so that 1t had the advantage
OF ali thenewest aud best machinery. 1t
started with ample capital to build and
put in operation at once complete
pottery. It had the good fortune to
secure manager skilled and expert in his
business; and the officers Of the company
are among the best business men in
Wheeling. The pottery was constructed
with view to secure the greatest economy
and highest excellence in production.
From the first stage Of the process to the
shipping OF the goods there is no avoid
able waste OF material. time or power. To
the carrying out OF this general idea MIR.
Pearson, the manager, has contributed
largely out Of his own experience and
mechanical genius. Much OF the i'm
proved machinery is OF his own deyising,
constructed not only save labor but to
improve quality. The result has been a
white granite ware unequalled in the
country and which has made the trade
mark OF the Wheeling Pottery Company
guarantee .oi the best product. In the
FIVE years OF the pottery's life 1t has built
up business which soon required the
original capacity to be morethan doubled,
and with return OF good times may soon
require further enlargement. These works
employ from $50 to 800 persons con-
siderable addition to the wage fund OF the
city.
DECORATED WARE.
In decorated ware the pottery is driving
a busy trade. The demand forthis class
OF goods grows steadily. There Is no
more elaborate decoration done anywhere.
In the sample room is variety OF form
and design that would do credit to any
establishment dinner sets, water
sets, toilette sets, odd pieces, slightly
adorned or rich in bright color and gay
in gilt Celebrations. The work stands
with the best In the market and grows in
favor. The success Of the decorating de-
paitment is largely due to the taste and
skill OF it head, Mr.. Charles Craddock, an
Englishman by birth, who has become so
thoroughly American that he takes q
patriotic pride in the artistic excellence
OF his own home industry. He is con-
scientious worker who puts his best
thought into every piece, and will allow
nothing Of inferior workmanship to go
from his department. Fashion runs
largely now to square forms in table ware.
These afford the artist new and wide
scope for his talent, and Mr.. Craddock is
making good use OF his opportunity.
There Is large demand for these square
shapes, in the white as well as in deco
rated goods; but there are those who
cling to the older but still graceful shapes
which may be called standard, and for
which there Is always call.
SHIPPING GOODS. M
The ISrELLlaENcER reporter happened
in while the warehouse floor was piled
with goods ready TO be shipped. 'eThese
go in bulk" said Mr.. Franzheiin, 1--WE put
them in the car right at our door, just as
you see them-lay them carefully in the
straw, and off they 60. The car Is the ouly
package, and In that We send them TO the
remotest points. We made such ship
ment TO customer in Dakota, who wrote
us that not q single piece was broken.
You understand that this is done to save
expense. OF course We pack as our GUS
toners DESIRE"
There is but one white granite pottery
in the country Of greater capacity than
the Wheeling Pottery, and II Is doubtful
whether that turns out a greater product.
equality Is our first aiin," said Mr.. Isett,
"but we have found 1t necessary to pay
attention to quantity as well, for We were
obliged to keep up with the demand when
business was brisk. We are now hoping
for an early improvement; and 30, you see,
We 20 ahead manufacturing and storing"
"There has recently been reduction in
wages2'-
Eyes, Trenton led off and we had to fol-
low. Wheeling couldn't stand out against
the trade. We are sorry that 1t had to be-"
ANIRoN MILLTo MOVE.
Tho Riverside Works TO 90 to Repwood, Ex.
eept the Factory.
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