Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10
ALEXANDRIA.
Sketches of Some of its Business Firms.
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PATTERSON BRos.
The livery stables of these gentlemen have
been established for the last two years Cd
Washington street, just north of King street,
where for many years previous business OF
the same kind had been conducted. They
have both had years of experier &c and con
duct business OF livery, hiring Of horses
end vehicles and buying ard selling, and
paw especia! attention to it in all its branch
es and have by that meaUs built them
selves up quite substantial patronage in
Alexandria and this section. They keep
fine line of carrisQes, buggies, &c, for hire
as well as borses for driving or the saddle.
Their tele phone call is No.
E.E PADGETT,
with an experience OF sc years as pa
per hanger, has heen in business Oh
King street siuce 1865, and at his pres
eut staud, 902 King street, for the last
Ten years, and as practical mechanic mas
gaiued 3 reputation second to none, for
plain or artistic work 10 his store he car
ries full assorted stock of wall papers.
window shades, pictures, curtains, poles, &r.
EIe makes speciality Of wall papering, de-
corations, &C., and his prices are as low as
New York prices, ss he buys direct from
factories there. His trade is steadily on the
iucreaae, both in the city end counties eur
rounding Alexandria.
JOHN J. JAMESON,
With An experience as commission merchant
dating from 1870. has been established at
his present stand, SIT Cameron street, since
1876 Mr. Jameson receives cjnsignments
OF produce of every description, principally
of grain, which is OF the bes, quality, and
purchssaple at the Lowest figures, and on
liberal terms. He is a native Alexandria,
and bis knowledge End experiences OF the
business has enabled him 10 gain quite al
extensive patronage win The farmers in the
counties surrounding Alexandria and among
the citz4ns and merchants OF the city and
elsewhere He Is Que OF The leading com
mission merchants OF Alexandra, and is
we'll known for his strict and honorable
dealings ss sucb.
HUGO HEKFURTH,
as q manufacturer Of foe cigars, has gained
vide aud growing trade throughout por
tons Of Mary land, Virginia, Iodiana, and
as far as Canada, as vel as Alexandria and
Washington. He makes a specially Of
FIVE cent cigar known as the "Ly Fine" and
ten-cent cigar. Havana filler, known as
"Our Special His factory is at 507 King
street where he has ben located for the
last 5 years ard where be employees number
Of first class cigar makers.
ALEXANDER LYLEs
started in the year 1869 as builder and con
tractor. and to day his reputation as bull.
der OF 6ne houses Of all descriptions is sec
ond TO none. Owing TO his superior ability
as q practical workman himself, be is en-
abled to pay the requisite supervision over
his workmen that has gained for him the
high standing he now occupies, not only
in Alexandra, but the country surround
ing it, as we'll es Washington he having
built q large number of fine residences
there He employs number of skilled
workmen. His residence is BIS >. Fairfax
with workshops 222 S. Fairfax street.
GALATIANS STABLES.
These stables, Nos. III, 119, l25 and 127
north Pit street, are the oldest and largest
in the city of Alexandria, having been es-
tabished ia 1911 by Mr.. Harry Chatham
Since. and two years before the death OF his
n, Mr. James Chatham, who succeeded
him. Mr.. Frank Taylor has been the man
ager of the establishment, aud is gentle.
man of many years experience in the bust
ness. The stables are we'll adapted for this
purpose, with numerous large carriage
houses and roomy stalls, clean and dry, be
ing conducive to the health OF stock. They
have on hand fine assortment of vehicles
for hire, as we'll as fine stock OF horses for
saddle or driving purposes. The business is
livery and bring, also the sale of horses,
in which he deals in largely. Telephone
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