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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
THE RETAIL TRADE.

One of the surest indications Of prosper
GUS city and hourishing surrounding coun-
try is found in the number and class OF its
retail establishments. For Just TO the extent
that people purchase and require. COCO
articles and great many OF them, Just 10
that extent will the retailer enlarge, adorn
and beautify his establishment and stock IL
10 its utmost capacity
When the business of city Is good, Wnen
labor is we'll paid and when the farmer;
trucker and others living in the vicinity ma
a good demand for their commodities, then
the retail store is prosperous and the
Injuries as well as the necessities OF life are
in constant demand. A glance at the retail
stores of this city is convincing evidence Oh
the thrift of her people. and no train comes 10
and no boat arrives but lands its quota OF GUS
toners. all seeking the benefits which these
stores Weld. For miles and almost hundreds,
of miles around the shoppers come. and AL
dav long "A steady stream OF humanity pours
through the wide-open doors. of these enormous
establishments Carriages congregate about
the front doors and the street cars deposit their
hundreds al the sidewalk, while the payements
ring with the busy tread Of those who go on
foot The huge plate-glsss windows gor-
eeously display endless varieties OF all the
necessities of the home. and also the oeautl-
ful and rare-colored fabrics and fancies Tor
those who grace its sacred circle. No city mine
world, perhaps of its size can boast OF more
handsome retail stores than Richmond BLOCK
after block along the principal thoroughiMcs
they extend each veing with the other as 20
beauty of display. and courteous attention 70
custoIaers
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10

eating oils best adapted 10 the requirements
Of the various kinds of machinery. and is,
therefore, most excellent authority on these
matters Personally the firm needs no intro
duction, as all who know the principal are
familiar with his record for honorable dealing.
BALTIMORE UNITED OIL COMPANY.
H. J. West, MsnagerI
The principal Offices of this company ars
located in Baltimore. and their oils are shipped
here in tank cars and barfelled at their ware
house here. They deal solely in oils, both lu-
bricating and illuminating from their own re-
fineres. and can readily guarantee the supe-
riority of their own production.
Their trade is very large. and they are thor
oughly well known all over the South.
O. W. TANNER 4 co.
This firm was established in 1885. and have
constantly increased their trade in all kinds
of lubricating and illuminating oils. paints and
varnishes. Their sales in paints and varnishes
have increased with great rapidity. and their
daily shipments are very large They also
have the entire control and exclusive sale for
the famous Ricinate fre-prpofng materials
lar and the demand for it is tremendous.
When applied to wood il renders IL absolutely
incombustible. 1t is prepared in the form Of
paii for outside work. kalsomine for inside
work and where coloring is not required it il
sold simply by itself in the liquid form.
This house is thoroughly established. is
energetic and competent and enjoys fine
reputation for reliable dealings
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
RAILWAY AND MACHINE SUPPLIES.
TApnuaf Galas seon no

In this caption is embraced an endless
quantity of mechanical appliances, fittings.
etc. which it would be impossible 70 enumer-
ate, and which would be only comprehended
by those whose enterprises demand their pur-
chase. With the extensive railroad building
in the South. and the vast quantities of ma
chinery daily called into requisition by the
numberless factories of that entire sec
ton. there has naturally grown tremen-
dOus demand for such establishments as
are herein mentioned and while the demand
has been great the supplies have been cOmpe-
tent 70 meet Them and these houses have
gained an enormous trade which is promptly
supplied from this point. They draw thei:
supplies from all parts of the country, andto n
considerable extent also from the industries of
Virginia and her sister States Of the South.
The agencies for some Of the best goods IN
these lines have been assigned to the dealers
here. and the magnitude Is this trade II very
great.
EMITH- COURTNEY COMPANY.
As Successors to Smith & Courtney this
firm was established in 1873. and through tue
intervening period have commanded an ex-
tensiye trade.
They sell machinists. railroad and mill
supplies Of all kinds, and carry a large stock
Of brass goods.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY SUPPLY COMPANY.
This company was incorporated in 1852
with Il. 5. Archer, president William NJ.
Archer. vice-president and treasurer. and
Levin Joynes, secretary. Mr. James Gordon
is superintendent of the metal and grindst0ne
departments.
The business Of this company has largely
increased. and they furnish some of the
largest institutions Of the South with railroad
machinists. and mill supplies They repre-
sent number Of very large manufacturers in
various lines.
They deal largely in bar iron, steel, tin
plate and other metals.
THE JOHN Il. NJ GowAN COMPANY.
Incorporated in 1881. This house does a
handsome business throughout the tributary
country, and keeps a very large stock OF goods
on hand 10 meet the constant demand. They
deal very largely in steam aud water supplies.
steam-pumps and machinery for the manu-
facture OF plug tobacco.
ga BARGAMIN.
This enterprise is a direct descendant Of
that established in 1917 and has been perma.
nently located on its present site, at No. sO7
east Main street, since 1857. They have a full
and complete line of machinists and plumbers
supplies and deal extensively in saw mill ma
chnery. handling also a large line of steam
pumps and fittings of all kinds.
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SEWING MACHINES.


Few inventions of the age have lifted from
the hands which toll more onerous labor than
have the perfected machines of to-day. The
family sewing for the rising generation goes
swiftly forward. The labor OF the factory IS
lightened while its capacity IS wonderfully
increased and method OF livelihood gwen
TO many who otherwise would langulsh IN
despair The leading manufacturers of this
country are all represented in Richmond and
from this point the agencies of the South
receive their commissions and secure their
supplies.
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE COMPANY.
The Office and ware-rooms of this company
are at No 500 east Main street. and for twenty
years Mr. j. II. Debyshre has been the man
ager He is also the general Southern agent,
his territory covering eight States, anu MS
annual sales running up into phenomenal
figures. The factory of this company Is loca-
ted at Newark " d., and is one Of the most
extensive in the United States. Wonderful
improvements have marked the progress OF
the domestic" both in its mechanical APP
pllance and the style of its castings.
The machine is made of the best hardened
steel and iron and is highly polished. while
the stands or cases are manufactured entirely
of bent woods, which renders cracking or
splitting impossible and insures their perma-
nont use: Tho happy combination OF the
chain stitch and the lock-stltch makes TINS
virtually two machines. while the domestic"
looper. the underbralder and the ruifler add
inestimable value TO It,
SINGER SEWING MACHINE COMPANY.
C. G.. Lambert, General Southern agent.
The offices and wareroOms OF this company
are az No. 20j east Broad street, and Its prin-
cipal factory is at Elizabeth, n j..
The agency here controls those in nearly all
of the Southern States. The Singer Com.
pany has perhaps, to a larger extent than any
other company made specially OF machines
adapted TO factory purposes and throughout
the entire country they have over one hun
dred distinct kinds of Machines now being
operated IN factories making clothing, hats
and caps, corsets. shirts. gloves, &c. This
however, is entirely separate from the family
sewing machines, of which they are such ex
tensive manufacturers.
The Singer is already well established.
STANDARD SEWING MACHINE COMPANY.
s. b. Lucy, Southern manager with Offices
and salesrooms No. 3I9 east Broad street. The
sales through this Office cover the entire
Southern States, and under the present efh
Gent management have grown 10 enormous
proportions The continuous or rotary move
ment employed by this machine insures It's
light running.
The attachments are all made of steel.
The cabinet machines. combining writing.
desk cutting board. &c, are very attractive
and in addition TO the valuable machine is a
splendid piece of furniture.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
ANNUAL sales SCHOOL


Persons unacquainted with the process OK
manufacturing tobaccos. and Ignorant as to
the various ingredients which enter into tho
composition of the ordinary plug. can have no
idea a. to the tremendous disposition which 10
annually made of lcorice and favorng ex-
tracts Situated in the centre of such fac
tories. and closely connected with all of those
of tho South. Richmond is grown to be a
fountain hea from which source such supplies
alr constantly being drawn. Licorlce Is
manufactured from n root found largely IN
Turkey and Asia Minor, and also in Spain.
Quantities of it are made in this country from
the imported roots while large supplies are
sent to us already prepared. The Spanish
paste is generally acknowledged TO be of q
superior quality TO that of the Greek manu-
facture.
JAMES D. PATTON co.
This firm handles licorce in extremely large
quantities, and have established most -four
ing business. a
They also prepare haTorings of all descrip-
tions for the same consumption. Their cello
brated peach fiavoring is widely used
They also handle annually very large
quantity OF manufactured tobaccos, and nave
an extensive trade throughout the country.
WARWICK BROTHERS.
The disposition of lcorice and of tobacco
favorings. while il enters largely into the
sales of this firm. does not exceed its tremen.
dous sales OF manufactured tobacco. In both
lines they do very extensive trade, for IN
both they are Justly celebrated. They sell
very largely of their especially imported
licorice brand, the La Rosa" and also OF the
famous "B W. brand. Their trade ~ con-
fined mainly TO the Southern States and en-
braces nearly all of them.
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CHINA, CRoCKERY AND GLASSWARE.
+. h. TAYLOR 4 co

In 1871 this firm inaugurated its enterprise
here. and to-day enjoys the largest trade south
of great cities at the North. They are inn
porters Of a large portion Of their stock, and
buy also direct from the most extensive manu-
facturers on this continent. The finest lines
OF china, crockery and glassware are carried
by them. and also almost every article which is
used in the furnishing OF the home. From
the ordinary needful articles for the kitchen
to the handsomest adornmeDts of the dining
room. or the luxuriant decorations of the par
lor they have abundant supplies. and no
housekeeper need go beyond the limits OF
their store for any usual demands. They oc-
cupy six immense store-rooms and employ q
large corps of men in the conduct OF their
business. Their trade extends throughout the
South and a number of statesmen are kept
constantly engaged
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
BOOKS AND STATIONARY.
Annual Sales. ssOO.OOO.l


In those matters which indicate the natural
refinement of her people. the cultivation
which they possess, and the degree OF intelll-
gence which characterizes them. Richmond IS
not found wanting. A demand for the better
class OF literary productions surely reveals
the presence of au intelligent and cultured
population, This demand is constantly being
made upon the booksellers here, and their
large and well-selected assortment OF books
gives evidence of their ability TO meet the re-
quirements of their customers.
WEST. JOHNSTON co.
The above firm are the direct successors Of
George M. West, who established this busi-
ness in 1S42
They occupy handsome quarters at No. OIL
east Main street, and have spacious store
facilities
They carry very extensive stock of books
of all descriptions, and also the better class
of magazines and paper-bound works Of nc
ton.
They record very marked demand for
higher grades OF literature, and their monthly
sales Of these goods are larger now than their
annual sales were fifteen years ago.
The house is thoroughly reliable in all re-
spects and commands the esteem OF the entire
community.
j. W. RANDOLPH 4 ENGLISH.
From their establishment in 1866 up 10 the
present time the trade OF this house has stead
lily increased
They carry very large supply Of books.
Beautiful supplies of everything in the sta
tionery line can be found with them; fine and
medium grades OF paper. envelopes. pocket
books, &c, are in large quantities
The house is so well known for courteous
and honest dealing that comment would DO
superhuous.
EVERETT wADDEY co.
This company was Incorporated under the
laws of Virginia in 1850 with Mr.. Everett
Waddsy. president. and d. NJ. Hall. secretary
and treasurer They have an enormous stock
Of stationery of all kinds; and carry large
line of blank books. Everything embraced
in the limo Of stationery they keep. They
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
SEEDS.
rAnnnal Sales. s9J0.n00.l

T.W. Wood d Sons. of this city, can surely
and correctly claim credit for the largest seed
establishment in the South in fact. the an
nual sales of this concern exceeds those of all
its combined competitors in the Southland.
They handle all the seeds possibly required
Their seeds are grown by skilled growers, are
selected with special reference TO their suit
ability 10 the soil and climate Of
the South and can be implicitly relied
upon to produce highly satisfactory
results in the hands of intelligent cultivators.
They also export TO foreign countries seeds
which are grown in this State, having within
the past few years made shipments to Eng
land, France, Germany aud Holland, and
oven received orders from China and Austria.
They are IN every respect superior house.
and are IN all things Just and reliable.
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OILS.
ANNUAL sales, s425,O0ol


With the greatly increasing devices in ma
cbinerv which are constantly being added TO
the industrial world, and especially IN the
South, the question OF lubrlcation Is 10 DE
solved To this end lubricators OF every de-
scription are continually being put upon me
market and seeking an outlet throughout the
country. The gas and the electris lights TOO,
have not fully or perfectly met all the re-
duirements or convenences. and illuminating
oils are in still extensive demand, while TOR
the proper compoundingof the various pants
the linseed oil is still indispensable. Rich
mond has easily become headquarters Tor
these articles, and the trade here is handled
10 perfection. The stocks are admirably Sc
lected and embrace all of the best and most
generally used oils.
HAYWOOD BROTHERS co.
With their immediate predecessors this firm
has been in the trade since 1915. and have ac-
ouired most desirable business. Their trade
il largely with the cotton-mills, manuiactn-
ring plants and the railroads Gasoline tney
sell in large quantities through the South
This is a first-claSs house in all respects
w. M'BAIs 4 co.
This house is of comparatively recent
origin. Mr.. McBain having for the past eis 81,
years represented the Baltimore Uniteu ~
Company at this place He engages IN TINS
enterprise ripe with years OF valuable e1.
perience and thoroughly familiar Win az OF
the details OF the business, possessing az the
same time an intimate acquaintance VITA AL
of the tributary trade. He has made an
especial study for yeazs Of tho grades OF tunsi-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
HAY AND FEED.
ANNUAL sales, s5OO,OOOl

N'''fV''+I
A;4 tnQse VINO have undertaken the control and
,i fiOntlon Of these lines here have been un-
s SsI1Al'y successful, and with .untiring energy
80 careful Application 10 the details of their
S,st tG nave established an extensive and pro-
AtA6e business. From tue fruitful fields of
c Nc western farm they receive enormous sup
40 NJ % grain, hay, -four and mill feed and
s5sipough them the local dealers throughout the
nhsS country are kept bountiiully sup
so aueon4nd Possesses close railway oonnec-
ouss... wiA tho shipping points for the vast
%nse OF these commodities which find
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RUBBER GOODS.
THE SOUTHERN RUBBER COMPANY.
annual Sales Sl60,0O0.l

Messrs Moseley & BONNER, proprietors of
this house, began its business in 1886, and
have increased their trade TO very large pro-
portions. Their stock Of rubber clothing IS
exceptionally large and includes Mackin-
boots and shoes.
They also handle quantities of rubber-belt-
ing. hose, car-springs, valves, packing and
tubing. Cotton-lined fire and mill hose IS
also largely carried with their stocks of rub
Der mats and mating Another line of goods
of which they are large makers consists Of
stamps, seals stencils and brands. The
house enjoys a splendid reputation and is in
every sense worthy Of il.
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wF1s1GFR CIoTHrNG COMPANY.

In 1851 the firm OF Ward & Weis;ger were 20
be found in the clothing business here. O. f.
Weisiger Il Co. succeeded them and in 1887 the
present firm began operations as the legiti-
mate successors Of the house so long estab-
lisbed.
Their enormous stock is partially selected
from the largest manufactures in the country.
and partl ~ made up in their own warerooms
and under the immediate supervision Of the
firm Eight travelling salesmen are kept con-
stantlv employed and their territories en-
brace nearly the entire Southern States. They
carry very full lines OF all grades of clothing
manufactured in the very latest prevailing
styles and at prices which enables them to
compete with the very closest market which
sOhcits the Southern trade This is just. fair
and honorable firm on whose representations
the merchant may RELY and in whose hands he
is ALWAYS safe
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
WHOLESALE CLOTHING.
Annual Sales. 1901. o0nl

Keeping pace with the other branches Of
industry. the clothing business bas greatly
increased mere. Other cities may be termed
natural clothing markets. but with her freight
facilities and reduced warehouse expenses,
aad the lower price Of labor here, Richmond
compares TO advantage and completes success
fully with any Northern market III the price
Of both stocks which are purchased and the
goods which are manufactured within her
limits.
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THE BAuoHmAY STATIONARY COMPANY.

are thoroughly reliable and are worthy OF
unlimited patronage.
THE BAUGHmAs STATIONARY COMPANY.
The present concern was Incorporated IN
1891, although since 1861 the principals have
been actively engaged in the especial line OF
business.
G.. II. Bsughman is the president Of the
company and w. 4. Turner secrstasy and
treasurer.
A most unique line Of fancy stationery ,snc
the latest devices in artistic novelties are kept
in great abundance. Writing tablets OF every
size and quality are combined with the yaTi-
Gus grades Of paper and envelopes
Personally they are gentlemen OF excellent
business abilities and very high commercial
standing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
CARPETS. oIt-CLorHs. sc.
fAnnnal Sales ss25.O on.

The many homes Of this city and the insti-
tutions and dwellings Of many surrounding
cities and towns bear evidence OF the superb
orty Of The goods which are handled by our
merchants in the above lines. With the cult
yateG taste Of highly cultivated people comes
tie denand for admirable home adornments
and NO mouse now could he deemed properly
furnished which was not beautifully supplied
with the stock Of the dealers IN carpets, oil
cloths, nattlnes curtains. and paper hang
lngs These fines aye represented in this city
in & most desirable manner, the selections be-
ing of a very high order. and the prices com
pairing 10 great advantage with any similar
houses IN the country.
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DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS.
JULIUS MKYxE a SONS,

No COL east Broad streets This house wss
established in 1860 by Mr.. julius Meyer, and
his sons were admitted TO partnership IN ~.
In addition 10 their enormous stock OK cry
goods they carry large line OF carpets ana
millinery goods. They are thorongniy TO
liable house and sell at the lowest prices.
MILLER RHoAps.
No. 500 east Broad street. They commence
Susinsss in lss6. and have, steadily inessasso
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SPORTING GOODS.
HARRIS, PLRPAs a co.

HARRIS, RLIPPAs co.
No house in the city OF Richmond carries q
more complete line OF sporting goods than
OF every description are TO be found in
their stock. both of imported and OF superior
domestic make. Fishing tackle In large
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
GEORGE ". ANDERSON ( SONS.

For forty-fve years this house has been en-
gagged in this line Of business. and The expert
cnce of years is decidedly shown in the excel
lency of their stocks. Every grade of carpets
from the renowned Administer TO the mod
crate-priced ingram, including Wiitons, vel
vets. mosquitoes and Brussels, are kept in
ample quantities All styles Of oil-cloths
with hundreds OF different patterns, and mat
tings OF every description can be mad of them.
while endless varities os rugs and mats are
carrled IN stock.
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r p n1cHAnnsoN 4 co.

Since 1855 the senior member of this firm
has supplied The wants OF a splendid trade in
carpets. oil-cIoths, mattings. &c, and the
house has come up 10 the present time adding
20 the list Of their customers and increasing
the stocks they carry From the most expen-
gige imported carpets TO the lower grades OF
domestic make they carry full lines, securing
always the latest patterns and the most de-
sirable cclors which the factories afford
In oil-coths, mattlngs. rugs, mats, window
shades and lace curtains they handle large
supplies
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quantities Is also bsoded. while in the
cutlery line no single item s missing. Can
va goods in endless varieties are supplied.
Ihsy are agents for base ball, lawn tennis,
anu gymnasium goods.
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J. B. Pace, president; ManU S. QuOyleS,
cashier incorporated in 1865, the Planters
Bank has by unusually successful manage
ment attained most enyiRble position in the
financial world. Their capital stock is $780,
600. while The surplus fund and profits
amount TO 1921 900. Their individual deposits
in 1881 were sIO26, 900. and at this time reach
s 900, 0O0 This IS showing which largely
reflects credit upon the officers Of that institu-
ton
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CITIZENS BANK OF RICHMOND.

". ]. Johnson, PRESIDENT S. G. Wallace,
cashier
In 1871 the above bank was incorporated
with capital stock Of 100000, which was in
creased in 1899 TO 300, 900. 1t course has
been marked by material gain and advance
ment. and the sound financial policy of its
officers has been fully demonstrated. It's sur
plus and profits are at 900. The individual
deposits in 1881 were 1920 900 and now reach
1886, 900. With the other institutions of its
kind this bank has prospered and grown, and
its further success is well assured.