The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-26
Meeting of Wholesale Grocers.

At meeting of the wholesale grocers of
Richmond the following resolutions were
We. the Wholesale grocers of Richmond,
in meeting assembled, beg TO call the atten-
ton of our people to the splendid plant es-
tablshed here by the Southern Manufacturing
Company for the purpose of roasting coffee,
milling hominy and grits, grinding spices.
making havOTing extracts, making baking
powders. and other articles used in every
household. and to briefly state the grounds
upon which, in our judgment, 1t is entitled TO
the cordial and hearty support Of all our
citizens.
/. Its roasted coTees. hominy. grits, spices
and baking powders are fully equal in quality
and are IA cheap in price rs the products Of
any similar plant IN the Unitod States.
.. II is essential, home enterprise, and
affords profitable employment TO labor, male
and female
8. 1t is an enterprise of great importance TO
our city. II controls class Of trade which,
for lack of such facilities in the past, went
exclusively 10 other centres; and if fully sup
ported viii do much, not only 10 restore TO
Richmond its foreign trade in coffee and sugar.
but will greatly promote and add to her COM
mercial Importance az a source of food sup
plies in the United States.
Tho company has already demonstrated its
ability, not only 10 supply the wants OF the
largest merchants in Southern States, but IN
its brief career has established business Tela-
tions with the great cities Of the West and the
largest houses In the city of New York.
Finally, if we would build up our city. as
sert the great natural advantages she pos
sesses for becoming q large and populous
place strong and wealthy-it must be ac-
complished by persistent, determined, intel
heent cooperation Of all classes OF our people:
In this work. every house-keeper, retail and
wholesale merchant, should combine, and ex-
tend to enterprises like the Southern Manu-.
featuring Company the encouragement OF
their fullest support
This policy, so earnestly recommended by
our Chamber OF Commerce, II pursued by
our people, will invite other capital here to en-
gage in manufacturing enterprises. and in
ing population, and the foundations
of city the greatness and pros
pority Of which is not now dreamed of by
many. will be assured, and Richmond will be
put not only abreast Of but in the van of the
marvellous industrial development now going
on in the South. Indeed, by such n policy
she will be made the source from which this
mighty army Of wage-earners employed IN the
muluform enterprises Of the South will draw
their supplies
The Importance Of this subject is our apol-
ogy for making so urgent and lengthy an ap-
peal TO our housekeepers, retail merchants,
and all citizens. and in conclusion we un-
qualifedly commend 10 the housekeepers OF
Richmond. through their family grocers, the
splendid products of this home company, the
Southern Manufacturing Company.
Slater, Myers 4 Co.. F.. q. Leigh, Jr., 4 Co,
Joseph W. Blanton. w. j. Johnson * Co.,
j. ID. d r. s Christian. Harvey, Blair h
Co, Whittle. Sydnor & Co., HARRISON &
Crump. Watkins IL Davenport. The Taylor
Il Boiling Co.. W. NJ. Parrish, Davenport
d Morris. J.. c. Younger, c. w. Antrim a.
Sons, West Il Gibson, Adolphus Blair d
Sons. Gates Il Brown j. l.. Moore. L. A.
Saunders d Son. 7. F. Minor, John Il.
Cary. Brown, Davis Il Atkins.