Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-09-07
THE CITY'S BUSINESS MEN.
THE LEADERS IN GEORGIA'S
METROPOLIS TRADE.

Merchants Whose Enterprise and Ener-
CIV are the Opponents of Our Wealth
and Prosperity-Inducem 10 Deal
ers in the InterIOr-What to Buy and
Where TO Buy It-SOme of Savannah's
Business Houses.
In its annual review OF the trades and
Industries of Savannah the NEWS does
not overlook the fact that the true ex-
ponents OF it's prosperity are the energy
and enterprise of its business men. The
remarkable exhibit OF the years trade
fully demonstrates the activity and pro-
Rress that characterizes our commercial
community. The splendid exhibit Of the
various branches of trade made in the adj
yertising columns of to-day's issue will
give to its thousands OF readers prices Of
the great commercial resources OF the
city. 1t demonstrates the fact that our
market is thoroughly stocked with all
classes of goods, and that the induce
ments offered by our merchants to inte-
rior dealers are such as cannot be advan-
tageously ignored. The NEWS commends
TO the CONSIDERATION of merchants and
tradesmen in inland towns throughout
the entire territory tributary to Savan-
nah the advantages of dealing with the
merchants here, saving the loss OF time
and the expense incurred in visiting
Northern and W estern mar kets, where no
better prices can be obtained, and where
the delay and cost in the shipment Of
goods is annoying, and in many instances
q serious detriment and drawback TO sue
cessful competition.
The NEWS has few words to say con-
corning it's advertisers, whom it recon-
nends to the careful consideration of its
patrons and friends.
THE LUDDEN AND BATES SOUTHERN
MUSIC HOUSE,
whose attractive advertisement will be
found in this issue, furnishes an example
of what NAV be accOmplis he'd by energy,
square dealing, and a liberal use of
"printer's INK" This firm was founded
in 1870 by Mr.. William Ludden and Mr..
j. A. Bates, under the firm name of Lud-
den & Bates. From a small business,
with limited capital, they steadily adj
vanced towards prosperity. In 1884 they
became incorporated under the name of
Ludden & Bates Southern Music House.
with a cash capital of 5000, 900, and to-day
taey take high rank amongst the solid
business houses OF the South.
Their agencies and branch houses are
scattered from Virginia TO Texas, and in
common with the parent house are all
following the same methods to secure and
hold the patronage and confidence of the
public.
Two OF their notices are worthy of
adoption by all business houses, viz: mo
Misrepresentation to secure sales" and
"One lrice to all, and that the lowest
known
During the,past year they have added to
their music business a very extensive art
department, stocked with everything in
the line OF pictures, art goods and artists
supplies. aud the business in this line has
already grown to be very large one.
The sales of the house for the last few
years have averaged nearly $500. 900
yearly, and Mr.. J. A. Bates, general man.
ager, says they confidently expect them
to increase at least 20 per cent. during
the present year.
KEHoE'S IRON WORKS, MANUFACTURERS
OF SUGAR MILLS, ETC.
These extensive works are now turning
out large quantities of their sugar mills,
which have gained such an enviable repu-
tation for strength, durability and ease
of operation. Their mills are manufac-
tured in the best possible manner. The
rollers are made OF charcoal pig iron, and
the shafts are necks of refined wrought
iron. Every precaution is taken to guard
against the possibility of breakage. The
general satisfaction given by these mills
and their superiority, which is acknowl-
edged by all VINO have used or examined
them, Justify Messrs. VIM. kehoe Il
Co. TO fully warrant them capable OF
grinding the heaviest fully matured cane.
The sugar pans manufactured by this
firm are all cast with the bottoms down,
thus securing great durability, smooth
ness and uniformity of thickness.
kehoe & Co.'s unsurpassed facilities
enable them to guarantee that their
prices will be as low as any offered.
All who send their orders for sugar
mills and pans or castings of any descrip-
tion to these enterprising gentlemen may
depend on getting good work and best
material at reasonable prices.
The great number OF sugar mills and
pans manufactured and sold by them is
evidence of their superiority, and the gen.
eral satisfaction given by them has in
duced this firm to make them a leading
speciality, and a careful examination of
the material and workmanship will war;
rant the assertion that they are the best
Dn the market.
MDoNoUGH & DALLANTYNE.
This enterprising firm-iron and brass
founders, machinists and pattern makers
lis one of the best known and Oldest es-
tablished in the city, and is the Oldest in
the south in their line of business. Its
works are located on East Broad street,
corner of Perry, near the Savannah,
Florida and " eetern railway depot, and
are convenient Tor shipping in ali direc-
tions. The manufacturing department. is
one Of the most complete in the South,
and possesses facilities for turning out all
klnds of work. steam engines and boilers,
iron building fronts, iron verandas, and
ornamental brackets and ratings for gar
dens, cemeteries and other purposes. One
Of the specialties OF the firm are their
welI-known sugar mill and pan which are
said to be superior TO those OF Northern
manufacture both in material and con.
struction. Their price list will be sent
ON application. The firm gives special at.
tention to iron and brass castings OF
every pattern. and machine work will be
executed promptly and by skilled ma.
chiniSts.
JOHN RoU RKE.
AT the Novelty Iron Works. No. . Bay
and River streets, MIR. John ROurke man.
ufacJures all kinds OF castings, IRON rail.
1ngs for private residences and GENE.
teries, and his well-known sugar mills
and pans are known all over this section
OF country to be OF the best make. Mr..
Rourke has had many years experience In
his business, and is pre- pared TO guarau.
tee all work done at the Novelty Iron