Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-18

carries Us back 20 the Richmcp4 g 9-
gone days, and these gentlemen are nstlng
representatives Of hororcd snceseom ~.
II. A. McCurdy Is young man Of sgpsnor
business qualifications: He e nu g en-
aiwsyson tho lookout for the interests Of his
patrons, and fully up 70 tho reQuilsments
OF these very stirring times. Well estAb-
lished with large and increasing patron
sge the firm Of Qunrlss h McCuYdy may,
without exaggeretion. be put down - lore
most among those who are making the
real estate trade OF Richmond famous tor
energy, enterprise. and perfectly far deal
ing.
LOUIS RAWLINGS.
AT No. lff7 east Main street can be seen .
modest sign. II reads Louis Rawlings, Real
Estate Agent. Broker, and Auctioneer.
fortunately. all who know him like him.
He Is a prince Of good fellows, and gene
rally popular in business, social, sndpoliti-
cal circles.
Mr.. Rawlings is in the real estate bust
ness for all IL Is worth. He buys and sells
lands, houses, farms, and other realty. He
negotiates loans. collects rents, prepares
deeds and takes acknowledgements 30 quick
as to make your head swim. Mr. Rawlings
does not claim to be the Oldest dealer in
the city nor the best. He makes very
modest claims. What he asks is fair trial.
lists and he has made some trst-class sales
He is young man Of enterprise and pro-
gress, genial as the days are long. generous
to fault, and q man well calculated TO
gain and retain friends.
One of his best transactions was IN the
part he took in selling Libby Prison to the
Chicago syndicate. He has made other
notable transactions, and no man has
better reputation for the time he has been
in the business. He has very excellent
facilities for negotiating loans, and has
succeeded admirably in this line. he
gives special attention 30 ell matters en-
trusted TO him. His rents are collected
promptly, and all returns made on sight.
He is deeply interested in the Develop
rent of every part OF Richmond with
special reference to its valuable suburban
property, and is constantly In correspond
ence with northern and other capitalists
with view 10 bringing to Richmond and
Virginia what is more needed than all else
a large increase of the circulating medi-
um. In the matter of houses for rent he
has choice of all kinds-each excellent
and with rentals 70 suit all calhugs and
salaries. He looks after the welfare OF
both tenants and landlords, and in this
respect is one of the most popular agents
in Richmond.
Mr.. Rawlings is past commander of the
Sons of Confederate Veterans and has
held other positions OF honor and trust.
When at work he is strictly business. bat
disengaged from those cares he Is simply
Louis Rawlings, full of life and good humor.
the friend of everybody and q man who
tries TO make the. world. better and
brighter. He has already built mp for
hiVncalf N Rrct class huqiv1aQG NTH eypry
prospect of large increase. That the full
fruition Of his hopes and wishes may be
realized is the desire of host of friends.
II. L. STAPLES co.
H. l.. Staples d Co. is one of the best
known real estate firms in Virginia. They
were long located on Main street near
Eleventh. They are now at No. i0S north
Ninth street in Ford's elegant law build
ing. Here they have fitted up one of the
finest Offices in the city and the location is
a central one III. l.. Staples d Co. trans
act q general real estate business. They
buy and sell farms, houses, building lots,
and lands of all description. They rent
out houses, negotiate loans. and do all
that is legitimate in their calling. Mr.. II.
Staples is known as an experienced bust L..
ness-man, whose long residence in the city
has given him the perfect confidence OF
the business community. Since his con-
nection with the real estate business he
has made many excellent sales and ifas on
his list of permanent patrons some of the
first ones who ever intrusted their bust
ness TO his care.
He has for sale the most eligible build
ing lots, improved and unimproved. He
has also excellent farms In various sections
of the country. On his rental-list he has
some of the best city and suburban pro-
perty. In negotiating loans MIR. Staples
has been eminently successful. Giving
special personal attention TO all the details
of his business and having with HIM only
the most efficient and reliable assistants
he has always been ableto guarantee salts
faction TO every patron. Prompt collec-
tions and quick settlements have ever been
the STANDARD rules of the house. and Mr..
Staples feels pardonable pride in this
fact, which is one that has commended
him TO all of his old customers end Sc
cured for him many new ones. In his pres
ent place of business and with an increased
force Dir. Staples is better prepared than
ever to attend to all of the wants of aeon
stantly- increasing patronage.
Outside of his business MIR. Staples has
an enviable reputation as gentleman Of
courtesy, liberality. energy, and enterprise,
and is popular in business, social, and
church circles. In his chosen profession
no man stands higher either in the COM
munity OF in the trade, and wherever the
real estate business of Richmond IS spoken
Of the firm OF II. H. Staples Il Co. Is re-
ferred TO as one that stands at the head Of
the list in every respect.
MANNING O. STAPLES co.
In the front rank of the real estate bust
ness and still advancing. This is what can
be truly said Of the firm of Manning O..
Staples Il Co., real estate brokers, No.
% 1nt, 80 ft.t1 Il
posed of Messrs. Manning @. Staples and
William Marshall, Jr. Manning @. Staples
& Co. do a general real estate business.
They have on hand large number Of first
class farms and some most desirable
property. They make q speciality Of su-
burban lots, of which they have some of
the most eligible now on the market. They
negotiate loans on the most advantageous
terms Deeds arewritten and acknowledge
ments taken at shortest notice.
DIR. Manning @. Staples has been in the
real estate business for number OF years,
and has been very successful.
The present firm was established over
eight years ago. and since that time IL has
handled much very valuable property
with the most satisfactory results TO a
large number of influential clients. Both
members OF the firm are quiet, unobtru-
sive men, but ct tho same time noted for
their first-class business qualifications and
for the most perfect falr-dealing. Mr..
Staples gives the greater part Of his atten-
ton to the large outdoor work of the con-
Germ, while Mr.. Marshall attends TO the
business in the office. Both are perfectly
equipped for their respective labors Mr..
Staples has an extensive acquaintance With
large property-owners IN the city. on the
suburbs. and in tho surrounding country.
He possesses. also. their unlimited conf
dence and respect. The business from the
establishment of the house to the present
date has steadily grown in importance as
the members of the firm have advanced in
the public esteem, and to-day IL ~ one Of
the most solid among all Of our many
first-class real estate houses.
Mr.. Staples is always on the move. but
still has time TO stop and exchange plea
SAINT word, not only with patron but with
friend, for be never lots business so much
engross him rs 10 be unmindful OF the lit
tie courtesies of fife. He is always plea
SAINT and agreeable.
Mr.. Marshall is Of retiring disposition,
but no man Is more genial or engaging and
he has O wide circle of friends.
This firm offers special inducements TO
any one wishing 70 buy or sell property or
looking for profitable Investments.
II. SELDOM TAYLOR 4 SON.
Almost within the memory OF man the
name of Taylor has been as household
word in the real-estate business of Rich
mond. Grandfather, son, and grandson