The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1891-03-12

dIiOweO 10 excel IN the character OF work
done, while prices are as low as any
where.
FURNITURE.
This interest is one of great import
ance. there being $r46.ooo capital i'm
vested, with yearly sales Of $7S3.ooo.
The trade here will compare well with
that of other cities, and extends princi-
pally over Virginia, Yves, Virginia and
the Carolinas. though some trade is had
from the South. The furniture made and
ton for novelty in design. perfect finish.
durability and cheapness. The making
of mattresses is also an important branch
of this line. the product having wide
sale and good reputation for finish and
wear.
TRUNKS AND vALrSEs.
One of the larges, and most complete
establishments of the kind in this part of
the country is located in Richmond All
varieties of trunks, bags. and satcheiS
are manufactured. and the quality of the
work is of the highest order. Trade is
had all over the South Atlantic States.
and much business is done in sections
further West. The annual sales amount
to several hundred thousand dollars.
ARTESiAN wELL-BOR!NG.
This is a new industry in Richmond.
but promises to become an important
factor in the city's industrial growth as
we'll as in the development OF the sur
rounding country. The business is
necessarily OF an expert character and
scientific nature. A plentiful supply of
water is an absolute essential not only
to cities and towns, but also to farms
and plantations. Flowing wells are COM
mon in some sections OF the country and
are great boon when obtained This
general water supply, and prospecting
for minerals bids fair to attain position
among Richmond's industries commen-
surate with its importance.
ELECTRIC APPARATUS.
This is new interest i'm Richmond,
backed by leading citizens with ample
capital. Electric power is furnished for
various purposes in the city, and the
manufacture and sale OF electric motors.
dynamos and other machinery is carried
on. The equipment and operation of
street railways is also feature of the
business, and lines in several other
cities are now run by the apparatus and
motors here supplied. The business
from the start has been pronounced
success, which has greatly encouraged
the enterprising promoters and given
them confidence in future results.
BUILDERS AND PAINTERS SUPPLIES.
Richmond possesses complete facilities
in these lines for the prompt supplying of
all demands. The trade in sash, doors,
blinds, &c, reaches an annual amount
of over half a million dollars, while the
trade in paints, oils, &C., reaches nearly
as much more. Business extends over
the territory reached by other wholesale
and manufacturing lines, and is in
growing and healthy condition.
Two ice factories supply nearly $Ioo 900
worth of the cold article annually, while
/ large quantities of northern ice are ship
| ped in, making the facilities equal to all
/ local demands and enabling the distribu-
ton of large quantities to neighboring
sections.
! The coal trade of Richmond is extern
sive, and dealers are able to supply any
section with all kinds. The facilities are
complete in all respects for handling,
both at the wharfs and the railroads
Besides the large local demand. great
quantities are shipped to other points in
the contiguous territory.
TOBACCO MANUFACTURE.
The manufacture of cigars, Gig arettes,
! cheroots, chewing and smoking tobacco
constitutes Richmond's greatest indus
try in every particular. There are nearly
one hundred firms engaged in these
lines, employing 5000 hands. The CAPT.
tai invested amounts to s.. 7S6 800. and
the annual sales to over ten million
dollars. The goods made i'm Richmond
have great reputation all over the
world. and there is hardly a place in
Christendom, where the weed is con-
sumed, that is not familiar with one or
more brands of tobacco, cigars or ciga-
rettes made in Richmond.
! Richmond tobacco and cigarettes are
doubtless used by millions Of people who
are in total ignorance of where Rich
mond is. The employment Of an army
of hands and the handling of such large
sums Of money exert an influence in
general trade at once salutary and pro-
motive of the best results as contributing
to the sustenance and extension of other
branches Of business. The representa-.
tives Of this industry are among the
leaders in all that pertains to the city s
advancement and prosperity.
/ CIDER AND VINEGAR.
The manufacture Of pure cider and
cider vinegar is conducted with energy
and success. The product finds ready
sale and gives entire satisfaction in al
respects. The trade is growing and the
outlook for the future is promising.
RETAIL INTEREST.
In reviewing the commercial growth
of Richmond, it is proper to allude 20
the retail interests, which have in no
wise been behind in the general prosper.
! ity and advancement. The airs and
provincialisms of the small town have
. been thrown off and the fearless enter
prise of the metropolis assumed. All
lines Of retail trade are represented by
, enterprising and energetic firms. who
leave nothing undone to attract and
retain custom. There are many store
.. rooms that would be credit to any city
,, in their attractiveness. extent and variety
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