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

of the dealers and satisfying the most criticai
consumers of its products.
f. q. YOUNGER.
In 1881 the firm Of Hoffman Younger
| made it's initial ventures. in 1893 the present
firm assumed proprietorhip. and since has
| rapidly advanced 10 ts present prominent pc
| sition Flour coffee. sugar, salt, PROVISIONS
| and liquors, with host of other articles. are
| obtained in liberal quantities. and with an
| army of travelling men they have extended
| their trade beyond the confines of the regular
tributary limits. Their Royal Crown whis-
kies and their orange cider and wines are
known throughout the South.
VIM PARRISH.
In 1868 the above house embarked upon the
! uncertain sea of commerce. the grocery
trade then established has grown and de-
veloped until its present status IS marked oy
a prosperity which is supremacy creditable 70
| the PROPRIETOR and 10 this city. In no I'M
| certain tones has its success been announced
and the large trade il supplies re-echoes the
| refrain IN addition to the complete line OF
groceries and provisions It makes speclalty
| of the Challenge" "FavOrite" and Nhlte
Rose" brands of -four.
J. s. MOORE.
In 1876 the above house originated. From
| its incipiency its career has been cnarac-
/ terized by permanent advancement, eacb
passing season has yielded increasing busl-
! ness and the principles on which IL rests IN
| eyitaby lead TO successful consuinlnStion.
in the wholesale grocery ana liquor trade u
| ranks among the foremost and It's competi-
| tors here and at the North haze learned 20
! hold il in high esteem. In -four its principal
| brands are the Pride of Richmond and
DAISY" and in fine WHISTLES Golden Crown"
and Excelsior"
W. J. JOHNSON co.
Established in 1866. The davning of this
house upon the commercial world was at the
| beginning of new. era IN business AFFAIRS
| hero and il formed a part OF the nucleus
/ about which great enterprises have gathered
In the meanwhile its own success has been
surprising. and it has fully kept pace with the
wonderful march Of progress. specially IS
made of high grade Porto Rico molasses, and
the Roller King" and Queen" brands OF
-four are extensively used.
SPOTS HARRISON.
The above concern in 1891 succeeded to the
| desirable business which in 1865 had been
| commenced by SPOTS IL Gibson. Through
the vicissitudeS of quarter OF century the
| senior partner has been prominent IN this
I trade in Richmond, and on the successful
| lines already laid ths present firm viii pro-
coed. In -four the special brands are knowI
as Cooks Choice" and Oak Grove" and
| the Ivory Pure" cigars have extended sales
wherever they have been sampled.
J.D.AND r. S. CHRISTIAN.
| has rewarded the efforts of this firm IN the
building Of large and lucrative trade.
Making a specially of -four. they have eX-
| hausted the means of modern invention 70
| present to their customers the most desirable
| GRADES. and their enormous shipments indi-
cate the full measure of success. They are
also very large distributors Of railroad mills
snuff. Their principal grades of -four are
| known as "Diadem." Edge Hill" Ken
wood, River Edge" and &C G" extra.
ROBERT T. WILLIAMS co.
The importation of cofees and salt, 10.
! gether with the handling Of a complete line Of
| groceries was begun in 1867 by the above
| firm, and has continued with singular success
up TO the present time. Honorable in their
transactions, and reliable in every statement
! they have gained the confidence of the trade
and merit the splendid results of their labOIs.
! Their numerous brands of -four, renowned
| for their superior quality and also for their
conspicuous ALTERATION may be thus deslg
| mated: for Purity" Princess" IS the
Pearl" of Perfection" and the Palace
! deserves the Peerless" Primrose" Pre-
MUM"
c. ". ANTRIM 4 SONS.
| Composed of G. 3. and J. l.. Antrim, this
! concern possesses the sterling qualities which
/ gotomake up alive Observation-Disclosures en-.
! terprise, In 1879 their trade In heavy and
| fancy groceries and tobaccos found its incep-
| ton. Unremitting attention and prudent
! ventures have added to their reputation and
| capital and they are regarded as one Of the
most vigilant and trustworthy firms III this
| branch of trade.
In -four they regard az superior brands the
"a A. A." 'Glenwood." and White Cap"
| and their large sales in these lines would seem
| TO confirm their belief.
THE TAYLOR BOILING COMPANY.
In 1879 Taylor. Boiling 5, Tribbett were to
| be found among The leading merchants of this
city Time has rolled on and the position Is
| unchanged save in the enOrmity of the bust
| ness they do. On April ist the present cOTpo-
ration was formed, and Interpolation already
! gained clings 20 the new firm, whose most eff
! fective and active members were participants
| in the former partnership. They are agents
! for Chalmers gelatine, }. ID. Mason Co.'S
! crackers and cakes, and they control renowned
brands of -four such as the "Taylors Perfec-
ton" Goddin's Pride" and the Floating
! PEARL
WATKINS 4 DAvENPoEf.
Crngan, Watkins d Co. i'll 1880 iuaugurated
an enterprise which through the years has
/ increased in strength and popularity. In
! 1893 the present firm succeeded them in the
arduous labors of the jobbing business and
within few years have experienced an ex-
pansion of trade which untallluglv denotes
| the prObity and integrity of the individual
members and the general business of their
| commercial transactions. They own and dis
|
! BEST of All white Satin" Glencoe"
| Cooks Delight" Carolina" and Gordon"
GATES h BROWN.
With few changes the above firm has come
| down as the immediate successors OF the es-
! adjustment of 1855. Retaining all that was
| of worthy report and profting by the advance
in commerce to-day they may be designated
| as a firm known for veracity truth and honest
| conduct This record the trade sustains in
| its lavish purchases of them. and in every in
| stance their shipments find approval In fine
| teas they are especially we'll known. and in
| -four they have very constant demands for the
"Diadom," joy" Rosebud" and Orange
| Blossom" brands
| ADOLPHCS BLAIR SONS.
in 1872 the firm of Powers, Blair 4 Co.
came into existence. and though nineteen
years have passed, but one change has
been made. In 1889 the present firm was in
! troduced. Few, if any. men in the trade are
more highly regarded by the various mer-
chants in this line here. than Is the senior
member of this firm. Endued with all the
| characteristics OF an atable. genial gentleman
and possessing an absolute knowledge of the
grocery business he displays TO the Junior
| members an example they may be proud TO
/ emulate. Their trade is large. and comes as a
| Just return for honorable energy and equit-
/ able dealings They handle generally high
/ class Of groceries. and number among their
selections OF fine grades OF -four the following