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

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/ the railroad companies.
Few people possibly know that the great
| trunk line of the South. the Richmond anu
| Danville system, now only equalled IN mi t
| age by one other system in the worlu' inc
| Atchison. Topeka and Santa Fe. carries an y.
| nually a larger tonnage from this city tnsn u
| bears from New York. Philadelphia, Balu-
more and Boston combined. When u II Ie-
fected thatthis line traverses the great colVon
| fields of Che South. a crop when yleiueu IN
| 1890 over $4,000 000 just appreclatloh la. Jat
| be bad of the import of the statement I IIt
| Richmond ships more tonnage over 'nis nHo
| than the great cities above named.
MAGNITUDE OF THE BUSINESS.
The magnitude of the grocery provision
.Dd Il" Tonor business here Is immense This
market has virtually supplanted Baltimore IN
the Southern trade. and has wholly driven
PHILADELPHIA from the field. The receipts OF
goods directly imported are very large and
from every section of this country, from ocean
TO ocean comes manufactured articles tor re-
distribution among the dealers from this
point.
While fully recognizing the strength OF the
present trade here, and glorying IN its extern
siveness, the keen merchant looking out INTO
the not far distant future reads in the signs OIL
the times what indicates still greater iu-
crease, and extends to him a hatteung prom
$50 of far larger developments yet TO be e1-
perienced.
COFFEE AND SUGAR TRADE.
Under the reciprocal treaties established
by cur Government with Spain and with
South America there seems 10 be no valid rea-
son why Richmond should not avail herself
Of the opportunity now offered 10 build up
large direct coffee and sugar trade with those
producing countries. Newport News SnouId
be Port Richmond, and from theAe through
this city coffee and sugar could be delvereo
10 all the trade centres of the Mississippi val
ley and throughout the entire Southern states
at lower figure than it could possibly Dc
done through New York. The grocery trace
here is alive 10 the new situation ana IS ao-
created. The long array OF prominent houses
each doing a safe satisfactory and remuhera-
tive business, attests the fact that this branch
of commerce is ro-emlnent here.
DAVENPORT Xos31s
In 1919 Mr. Isaac Davenport. ST., assocl'
ated with him Mr.. Allen and under the
firm name of Davenport d Allen lnau-
gurated q splendid business. In 1873 the
firm was changed to Davenport Morris. and
so continues at this time. They are lmpor-
ters. grocers and commission merchants
From Brazil they import cofees. from the
West Indies sugar and molasses from Spain
licorice, olive oils and wines; teas from emma,
and from England they receive salt and other
English products Their trade IN hOur, re-
fined sugars and tobaccOs is almost beyond
computation, while their receipts from tDe
fisheries Of North Carolina and Nova Scotia
are enormous They are sole agents here for
j. d. f. Martell's cognsc French brandy, ana
also for Guinness stout and Bass ale. For
the accommodation of their business they re-
duire six large stores and two extra ware
houses on the line of the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad.
Mr.. Isaac Davenport. Jr, the senior partner,
is president of the First National Bank, and
also of the Union Bank of Richmond. Dir.
Junius A. Morris IS the managing partner ana
the brilliant and continued prosperity OF the es-
Enlistment is largely due TO his extraordl-
nary executive and financial ability. A spe-
oial telegraph wire is placed in their office,
and daily quotations are received from all the
leading markets of the world. The success
OF this concern has been very marked, and
each passing year adds to It's reputation and
its profits.
THOMAS POTTS co.
In 1888 the present firm succeeded to the
business which had been established IN 1888
by A. Y. Stokes IL Co. The handling of to-
bacco manufacturers supplies forms valu-
able acquisition 20 their large grocery traos,
and their annual sales of Hazard powder,
for which thew are sole agents here, adds
materially TO the profits Of the firm. The
agency for the famous Pillsbury flour also
rests with them, and forms an important item
of their trade.
Aggressive in action. reliable in every re-
spect, and thoroughly conyersant with the
details of the business, they enjoy COM
handing position among Their contempt
raries.
HARVEY BLAIR K co.
The present firm. composed Of Mr.. Lewis
II. Blair and Mr.. Frank ID. Beverldge, sue
ceeded in 1878 the already well established
firm of Harvey 81 Blair They conduct re-
preventative Wholesale grocery business, re-
plete in every detail which goes to make up a
complete stock of food products. Their
spacious ware-roOms at the corner of Thir-
teenth and Cary streets give evidence Of
thrifty and important business. Their repu-
tation has long been made for honesty and
integrity, and in fact all those traits which
characterize sound, reliable business houses.
CHARLES T. TAYLOR co.
The above firm in 1871 succeeded Mr.. w.
Taylor, who is the father of the gentlemen
composing the present firm This house was
first inaugurated in 1884, and is one of the
landmarks in the trade They have combined
with large grocery business the sale of
choice brands of WHISTLES and wines.
A widely extended acquaintance, linked
with remarkable personal popularity, has
served TO extend their business 20 excellent
proportions. Genial, clever and honorable,
the reason Of their success is plainly appar-
ent Their especial brands of whisky
Climax" and MISUNDERSTANDING well
known and extensively used in the trade.
JOHN h. CARY.
This house may be termed one of the latest
acquisitions to the grocery trade here, having
been established 1889. A competent knOwl-
edge of the most minute details of the bust
ness, together with a thorough familiarity
with the requirements of extended CONNER
cial enterprises, the proprietor Of this house
is most eXcellently equipped for the pursuit
in which he engages. Already fortune begins
to smile and the future will demonstrate what
rewards good stock at conservative figures,
when directed by energy and determination,
is sure to bring.
AUGUSTINE h GLOVER.
Established in 1888, the above firm has
steadily grown in the esteem of their many
customers, and have take q desirable place
among the merchants in their branch of trade.
They combine the business Of wholesale gro
ceries and liquors, and keep constantly a large
stock of both these lines. Being young men
endued with laudable ambition for the ac-
cumulation of wealth and the establishment
of house known always for its honorable
career. they have succeeded in securing choice
lines of all their goods and can be relied upon
10 name prices at the lowest current market
rates.
SLATER, MYERS L co.
Just twenty-one years ago this firm was es-
tablished their majority has been attained.
and they truly represent the sterling manhood
qualities that are requisite IN every successful
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