The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-10-28
business, and buys and sells foreign and
domestic exchange.

domestic exchange.
THE MERCHANTS a PLANTERS BANK
is another important and reliable institu-
ton, which was organized September IS
with an authorized capital Of $3.50 900;
paid in capital 100000 Though only
recently organized the business OF this
bank has 30 Tar surpassed the most
sanguino anticpations, and 1t has already
gained great deal Of popularity,
especially on account OF its liberality IN
advancing during the recent yellow fever
excitement The stockholders and officers
OF this bank are all among the foremost
men in the community, socially as well as
financially. The president is DIR. j. 5.
Walker, who has lived here since the war,
coming from Richmond, Ky. The vice.
president, Mr.. w. Il. Hunt, is
native Of Washington county, and
has been the popular and efficient
sheriff since 1875, besides that
he is also largely interested in planting.
The bank could not have secured the SER
vices OF q more competent cashier than
Mr.. Jas. Robershaw, This alTable and
popular gentleman has lived in the county
Tor eighteen years, and was for eight or
nine years cashier Of the Bank OF Green
vile, and Is now also director of the Mer-
chants Il Planters bank. The directors
are: Jas. l.. Walker, W. j.. Hunt, Jas.
Robertshaw, Geo. b. Alexander, X. IL.
Campbell, VIM. Startling, Jas. Wilcznski,
g. +. Dunbar. Its New York correspondent
il the National Park bank, New Orleans cor
respondent Union National bank. Foreign
and domestic exchanges arc bought and
sold.
For some time several OF the larger
merchants have also embarked In the cot
ton factoragc business. while Mr.. II. 7.
Trey, prominent citizen and large planter,
is exclusively in this business.
oNE OF TuE LARGEST FIRMs IN THE STATE
The stapch firm Of Weiss q Goldstcin
do general merchandise and cotton fac.
forage business. Thoy handled last year
over ~, 900 bales, and expect this year TO
handle 1900 10 5000 more. They have
also In operation several country stores,
among them one ut Mrs. Urquarl's place
= and one at Iiampton's do a large business
Mr.. Nathan Goldslcn has lived
here nineteen years, and Is con-
nccted with nearly all the principal
enterprises Of the town and county, in
which lac takes n living interest. He is
also largely Interested in planting has
been president Of the board OF supervisors
for eight or nine years, Is yicc-prcsident
OF both OF the congresses and one OF the
directors Of the Bank Of Grccnvillo. This
firm does, combined In all its branches, n
81 100000 business per annum. Dry
goods, boots. shoes, hats, etc, Is a prin-
cipal feature in their business In the city
store.
HEAD AGO,
, Wholesale and retail grocers and cotton fac
tors, IL another live aud immense firm that
stands M high ~ any In Gtccnyille, is q
credit 10 the city and shows what
enterprise, fair dealing and close at
tention TO business can accomplish.
Mr.. Dan Head, who is the man
aging partner. began business in 1882
on small capital. The business grew 80
rapidly that the firm this year had TO move
into larger and more commodious quarters.
They kcopas good and large stock asany
house In the delta, and do an immense
business Thoircoiton business has grown
to such dimensions that they have ostab-
lishcd separate cotton iactongo depart
mcui, with n well lighted aud well fitted
sample room. Their standing in the COM
munity Is first class in all respects. Parties
having cotton 20 sell or goods 10 buy would
do well 10 call on them.
THE GOLDSMITH COTTON AND PROVISION |
COMPANY
was established in 1874 by :. Goldsmith,
and assumed IT, prcs mt style in 1887 Il
carries the largest and most complete stock
| q staple aud inncy groceries in the delta;
~ sales IN 1851 amounted In round num-
bcr, 10 s2OOOOn. They arc buying only
from iin,i hands, and are meeting Mem
phls and New Orleans prices, which is
plainly shown by thor constantly increu.
/ tft.s fFu.la Il
10 the well known fair dealing with its
customers and 20 the popularity OF Mr.. 3.
Goldsmith. In lSSbcotton was made an i'm. /
portant part OF their busincsa Tho inst /
| wear they handled g $50 bilcs. vuich. in |
| 1887 wis Increased 10 7.4S1 tlur.. This |
enormous incpnsc speaks volumes tor the |
| hrm, showing the confidence placed In
them 10y the tributary country. Although
| this u short crop year, they bid fair Ia
| handle ll,olO bales, showing n magnih.
cent incrvasc. Competent aud practical
men are at the head Of each department,
aud strict attention Is paid 10 every detail.
ruE wAooN ANp CARRIAGE rAcrouy
Of J. G. Head 4 Co. occupies prominent
| place among the manufacturing establish.
mcnls Of Grccnyillc. This untcrpris, was
begun In lS>i by Mr. j. L. Head, Who Ia
also interested in the large cotton incioragp
| aud Wholesale grocery firm of Head 4 Co.
Is largely interested in planting and b one
of the directors OF the fint National bank.
| Besides their Own manufacture, the firm
keeps constantly ON hand an immense
assortment of nll kinds Of vehicles,
aud IL has been observed by
nll visitors that their stock sur
passes IN quality and quantity any In
tie state, this h certainly Tie observation
Of the writer In connection they DO
hlnrksmithing and painting in nll 81 iis
branches A. they for OIL work turned out
by them employ the most competent
| Wurkmcn at tic highest Wagcs, the same
can not be- eNcullcd anywhere. aud they
deserve the large patronage they receive,
| both on account ui INT class work aud
of their fair dealing aud courteous treat.
mrnt.
! Nothing adds W much 20 the building
up 1T city Ur country ns manufacturing
establishments because tho money IL
Kept 0t home Hnd among such
FOUNDRY AND uAcuiyE suors
lahr prominent place. In 1885, Mr.. Jos.
Wall started % machine shop ON % small
-rIl', doing Dis own work with the n..ist.
once Of only ono man. lly turning out
iHi elias work, uy industry, honesty and
cl'c attention a. business the latter in-
crcnsnd so mWlly chat iu 1880 be added
iuudp run hl machinery of the latest Inn
pluNgmCuis Tho buildings aud grounds.
which aW ON tuniul avenue. cover "A llrfr
area. Mr. Wall employs new lr,m twelve
o. twenty worhmcu, and his business BE-