The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-07-06
An interesting Experience

Was that Of TuE APPEAL representative
Yesterday, arising from visit TO the works
Of the Tennessee Brick Manufacturing COM
pany, in South Memphis.
At Z o'clock p. M, group OF gentlemen,
comprising several OF the solid business
men Of Memphis, most OF them interested
MS stockholders and officers, met at the
ward Of the company 10 examine the con-
dition OF the plant and witness the quality
of brick turned out by some new and inn
proved brick machines. The result of the
examination was highly gratifying 10 the
gentlemen interested. and, in this connec-
ton, n description OF the plant, its loca-
ton, capacity, etc, will he Of interest 10
the general public, rs the quality Of brick,
and the market price Of brick are matters
of vital interest not alone 10 builders but
10 thousands Of citizens who are building
or who are about 10 build stores or dwell
incs in this growing, thriving city Of ours.
This company now have in active opera
ton twoof the latest improved brick manu-
featuring machines One, the Lion press,
made in 81. Louis, has q capacity OF $4,000
brick daily the other, the Whitaker
press, made in England, has capacity
OF $4,000 daily-a total OF 5000 bricks
daily-manuiacturcd 10y steam. At the
old ward Of the company, corner Of Seventh
and Carolina streets, 80, 600 brick are turned
| out daily.
In south Memphis the company have
excellent facilities for manufacturing brick
to advantage. They own eighteen acres
OF land, which possesses strata OF clay
pronounced by experts rs the very finest
! 10 be found anywhere. Situated between
the Louisville. New Orleans Il Texas rail-
rad and the Illinois Central railway, with
side tracks 10 both roads, their shipping
facilities could not he better The build.
ings Of the company are extensive aud
complete. Clay, sufficient Tor the manu-.
iac,nrc Of millions Of brick, has been stored
beneath shelter for use in wet or winter
weather. The work Of the two machines
was Of special interest. The material used
has devoid OF NIL moisture perfect dust.
The clay was firSt placed in n stcadmnn
crusher, then carried by an upright Gle
yator TO revolving screen, from whence
the clay descended, fine and dry, 10 the
machine, which rapidly stamped Il with
moldS Taken from the molds, the brick
wcrc clean cut, with perfectly square sides
anil edges and ends, showing wonderful
difference In favor Of the machine made
brick over the ordinary hand ma H. article
The company manufacture several kind.
Of brick. Tho ordinary brick, face brick
and seven varieties Of ornamental brick,
the latter specially adapted for uso In III,
construction Of fine buildings. A fine
kiln Is rapidly approaching completion
with n capacity Of of 100000 bricks, b.
addition To the kilns already In Use by III,
company. kiln of bricks ready for us'
was shown the visitors, the quality ant
general appearance Of which excited favor
able comment Ample rs the facilities OF the
Tennessee Brick Manufacturing compan,
arc for turning out superior brick, or
,lcr. are being received faster than thcy
can be delivered. Within thirty days
however, u l. believed that the company
will bo in shape 90 contract for any mum
Der Of brick desired.
The Tennessee Brick Manufacturing
company was Incorporated several month";
since, has capital stock Of 10000
$50, 600 Of which h paid In. aud has bccI
on a paving basis from the very start,
fact which speaks well for the efficiency
aud good Judgment Of lis oiliccra Thu
company are in position tO manuiaciur
brick, second 10 none In quality, and q
prices below other markets. The prcscn
outlook Of the company Is an oxircmcl,
favorable ono. Its officers arc thorough
going business men, devoted 10 the worl
oi making the enterprise an entire success.
And all in all the officers aud stakeholder
are 10 be- congratulated on the present con
dition and future prospect Of the company