The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
DRY GOODS AND NOTIONS.
ANNUAL Sales, ss,5Oo,oOoJ


With an enormous amount of capital in
vested. with numberless agents ministerlng
to the wants of trade already acquired and
constantly pushing out for the possession OF
new territory the trade in dry goods and no
tons takes its place among the very first job
bling interests of this city. The merchants
who control it are mainly those who for years
have made r close study of the needs Of their
customers throughout the South, and whose
energies have been largely directed toward
securing such rates Of transportation as
would enable them to compete with or even
surpass tho cities OF the North III the handling
of their especial lines. That they have sue
ceeded in these things is now matter OF ac-
knowedged fact, and in the accomplishment
of them lies the secret of their enormous sue
cess dealer in visiting the houses here. or
examining their samples, finds goods suited
exactly to his needs, and escapes the Devil
derlng array OF goods selected by Northern
merchants to meet the demands from various
sections OF the country. Many of the goods
sold in this market, such as cotton do
mestics, are manufactured IN the South,
largely in this immediate vicinity,
and are bought direct from the manufacturers,
thereby saving the freights which the lobbers
of the North are compelled to pay. The goods
bought from Eastern manufacturers are
secured in large quantities, and with reduced
freights are placed on sale here IN competition
with any market in the country. The time IS
rapidly approaching when with improved
machinery and more experienced labor, the
cotton Of the South will be at the door of the
mills, and the finest lines Of cotton goods will
be manufactured and sold within the exclusive
limits of the Southern States. These things
are not merely explanatory of the trade here
to-day. but portend IN no uncertain manner It's
increase and continuance.
Among the representative houses IN TINS line
may be found the following
DREwBl, HUGHES 4 co.
This firm in 1870 succeeded the long estab-
lished and well-knOwn firm Of London, Vel
lngton d Drewry, which had been in busl-
ness here since 1910. Conservative IN their
virtues and ripe in experience. their trade
may be taken as a fair exponent OF what hand
some results can be obtained by determined
energy and unremltting endeayor. Year by
year their trade has increased until most de-
sirable and profitable business has been at
tanned
n SuLLHIsER h co.
In 1s47 the foundation Of what was destined
TO become a prosperous and remunerative
business was laid bv J. AIillhiser & Bro. The
present firm succeeded the reliable concern in
1866. and with ample capital and continued
efforts have already made for itself an en-
yiable reputation, and taken splendid posi-
ton among the dealers throughout the tribu-
tary country. Their trade extends far into
are very extensive.
ALsOP, MOsBT co.
For over a quarter Of a century the indi-
vidual members Of this firm have been identi-
ned with the dry goods trade Of Richmond,
both in the wholesale and retail department.
They carry large and well-selected stock
of dry goods and notions, bought with the
judgment which comes Of mature exper-
fence, and at prices which enable them to
satisfy the closest buyers who seek the mar
ket.
G. .. THAIToS co.
The present firm, composed of Mr. G. D.
Thaxton and Mr. j. 0. Martin. was establish
ed in 1862, and Tor years have held a leading
place in their branch Of business. Prompt in
the attention they give their orders and alert
in the pursuit of new trade, while zealously
guarding the interests of the old. they are an
nually adding to the already gratifying pro-
portions OF their business.
srRAUsE BROTHERS.
In 1853 a trade in dry goods and notions
was begun by Mr.. p. Strause, and under his
management was successful, but 10 his sue
cessOrs. the present firm, was left the task OF
building up a large and more lucrative bust
ness. This they began IN 1880. and to-day
are representative merchants in this line,
meeting the demands of the trade with a
well selected stock and annually increasing
the volume of their business.
H. RosRNBAUM A co.
Ranking among the very first in the line Of
dry goods and notions, the above firm has
had the happy satisfaction of seeing their bnsi-
ness assume gigantic proportions. A rare
combination OF industry and vim. with ali
that constitutes q thorough knowledge OF
their lines, has efectually operated in their
favor. An enormous stock of all the vari-
colored fabrics known b. the dry goods trade
Is constantly on hand, while in the notion de-
partment no single article 10 be found in any
tirst-class notion house is lacking Their
prices are made with view of commanding
the trade, and their thousands of customers
have lea ned 10 benefit by their genius.
LONG RIDDIcK.
This firm was established in 1885. and its
business is conducted solely by means Of cats.
logues mailed throughout the Southern
States. This is quite an innovation, as the
system of travelling statesmen generally pre-
walls. The cost of selling the goods is. how