The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-12
MANUFACTURERS ORGANIZE.
Bright Prospects of the Richmond Hardware
Manufacturing Company.

That Richmond is rapidly becoming to be
n great manufacturing centre Is more appar-
ant rs the DAYS 60 by.
Her natural facilities and her enterprslng
and public spirited men have long presented
an opportunity for unlimited success in man
ufact0rios. and it did not take long for the
world to see and appreciate the fact 49,,
Perhaps the most important addition which
has been recently made TO Rlchmonds manu-
featuring interest is the Richmond Hardware
Manufacturing Company, which was organ
lied yesterday with exceedingly bright pros
poets
THE COMPANY ORGANIZED.
The stockholders Of the company met at
their Office yesterday and elected the follow
inc officers and directors for the ensuing year:
Officers William L. Royal president; John
II. Montague. first ice-presdent, ID. H. tltZ-
gerald, second vice-preSident; Mlllaln H.
Montague. secretary. and Bernard PeytOn, Dr.,
treasurer-al of Richmond Va.
BOARD or DIRECTORS.
The following constitute the board Of direc-
tors: Messrs W. L. Royal. John II. Monta-
cue. d. H.. Fitzgerald, W. l.. Montague, J..
s. Taliaferro, L. NJ Blanton, David W.
Remnant j. 4. kuyk, Thomas L. Campbell,
all of Richmond, Va. and c. NJ. Hughes, IT.,
of Lima o., and Oliver F. Swift, of Buffalo,
ny
. The gentlemen who compose this company
their very names is sufficient 70 insure the
success of the company and will broadly APP
peal to the public generally as beng thor-
oughly equipped company, which Will prove
a land mark 10 Richmond.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr.. John II. Montague. the vce-presdent.
bears the honor Of being one Of the finest bus'-
ness men in the city, and by his upright, pub
lie spirited nature has won the highest respect
4rD,, both tho rich and moor alike
Mr.. William l.. Royal, the president, IS
well known TO the people of Richmond and
possessing both the highest intellectual cul-
ture as we'll as a thorough insight into the
business of the city is well fitted 10 occupy
the chief position in the organization.
Mr.. d. H. Fitzgerald, the second yice-presi-
dent. is thorough business man, full OF
vigor. push and energy. and with high re-
card for the great principle OF honest trade in
opposition 70 fraud and monopoly.
Mr. Thomas =. Campbell one OF the d.
rectors, is president Of the Common Council.
and the fact that lie has been so highly hon
ored by the public and has never betrayed in
the least iota the trust and confience imposed
in him is proof that better man could not
have been chosen 10 assist in directing the
affairs of the company.
Nh W. L. Montague, the secretary, who is
n brother of Mr.. J. II. Montague, Is thor
oughly competent secretary. and will mate
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Of the organization.
Mr.. c. NJ. Hughes, Jr., of Lima, Ohio is tho
cashier Of the First National Bank. of that
city. of which Hon. Calvin ). Brice is vice
president and is a prominent and highly
honored citizen of his city.
Mr.. Oliver +. Swift, of Buffalo. n. Y.
another director of the company, has had
long experience in the hardware manufactur-
ing business, and is also prominent citizen
OF Buffalo.
Mr.. Bernard Peyton. Jr., the treasurer, is
an oxcelently fitted man for the position.
having served faithfully and efficiently in
similar capacities.
Mr.. }. l.. Taliaferro is n prominent lumber
merchant Of this city, and Is noted for his
business facilities.
Messrs. Blanton, Reinhart and kuyk are
thorough and competent business men OF
Richmond aud are III every way qualified 10
direct the affairs of the Richmond Hardware
Company.