The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
BoDKKER BROTHERS.
LEATHER AND FINDINGS.
Annual Sales, s6OO,OoOJ

Among the Indispensable articles Of trade
and those whose advantages are daily solicited
by very large number of merchants may be
found those o. leather and shoe findings The
articles which may be classed under this cap
ton are very numerous indeed, and includes,
Of course. all grades Of leather. while the shoe
findings represent all tools which the shoe
maker uses, together with every article be-
longing 20 shoe except the leather itself
Many Of these things are covered bv patent
rights, and are consequently manufactured in
every section of the country thus in the ac-
cummulatlon of the large stock carried by the
)Obbers here they are compelled to draw
from every locality IN which the articles are
made TO best advantage and at lowest figures
The stocks Of leather manufactured for the
making of harness, and also for shoes are
largely derived from the tanneries of this
country, while some of the stock for ladies'
fine shoes Is secured by Importation This
branch of business has very materially in
creased here and the output Of goods is now
very great. The houses controlling this trade
have made rapid advances into new territory
within the past few years and this market Is
now successful competitor with the largest
markets of the North. The manufacture and
sale of fine shoe uppers also constitutes a con-
siderable portion Of thus trade and fine shoes
ore shipped from here all ready for attachment
- the soles, thus enabling the shoemaker
in any of the towns of the South within "A
limited period to produce a pair Of shoes
equal 10 the finest make Of the largest factO-
ies
b. D. CHARLEY & JACOB.
Anything in the line of this industry can be
found in the stock of the above concern and
at prices which are as low as the goods can
possibly be obtained for, even from the lare.
ea houses II the United States. They make
aspeclalty of fine shoe Uppers and superior
qualities Of harness leather and also deal very
extensively in the purchase and sale of hides.
The house enjoys an enylable reputation for
Us upright and honest dealings. and IS ono
with which any merchant would do well to
pace has orders.
II. s. BLOCK & co.
This firm is composed Of NJ S. Block and
hyer Heller. For twenty-five years the senior
member has been identified with this lneOf
business here, and Is thoroughly cOnversant
with It's every requirement Their trade is
bcatoeTed over the entire territory from Rich
nond 20 the Ohio river and 10 Mexico, and
ther annual shipments are enormous.
Inc stock they carry combines ali grades Of
me leather for both harness and sOles. and
every article known under the catalogue of
nndngs. Their trade in hides IS very large.
and they have established great demand for
thelr me shoe uppers. The firm is thorough
" reliable IN all respects. and has fairly earned
the handsome reputation 1t possesses.
MAGNUs HEssBEBG.
Tins establishment had its inception in
1855, and through all these years since its
oirth has maintained a splendid reputation
iot reliability, prompt shipments and superb
only OF the goods they handle. Al grades Of
!oatheI are Kept IN large quantities. aud find
!nss Of every description numbered among
the stock on hand
They also buy and sell hides on an extern
MRe scale. Their stock Of fine shoe dressing.
polish and backing and shoe store supplies Is
very elaborate
in addition 10 the above mentioned lines
lhe same trn 10 largely engaged IN the whole
sale boot ana shoe trade Separate locations
are employed for the conduct Of these two
enterprises although both are under the dl
reot supervision OF Mr.. Hessbere. Their
D'ot and shoe business is widely extended
through the South and is Of great magnitude
Ihey carry a large stock Of the best manu-
lecture and OF the latest styles
THE JAMES RIVER TANNING AND LEATHER co.
The enormous shipments Of this house enter
.arEe'y INTO trade in this line. which belongs
y" Richmond. They deal extensively in sole
rather. harness, skirting. upper, wax collar
ieNther and calf-skins, and also in shoe find
.il;S and shOe-store supplies Of every descrip-
Soii. Mr.. Lee Straus is the proprietor and
~ honorable dealings and energetic labors
u1sS been directly instrumental in building
~ TINS business
ILaIomers can rely implicitly upon being
slu9siactorly treated at this establishment
M VII Ind the quality oftheir wares inferior