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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
TYPEWRITIrRS

Mr. John Brooks Culpeper has been
selling Remington Standard Typewriters
for eleven years. He first sold them
while in the employ of the Boston Steam
ship Line as sienographer and claim
agent. Resigning in 1883, he started in
the business for himself.
When Mr.. Culpeper first took hold Of
The typewriter business it was uphill
work, but by perseverance and close at
tenti0n he has built up large trade.
From 1881 TO 1854 il was considered
good work to sell fifty typewriters a
year. but at the present time his sales
reach nearly 900 n year. Mr.. Cut
Ieper is known throughout Virginia and
North Carolina as the pioneer in the
typewriter, shorthand, and all other bust
ness pertaining to well-regulated office
work; in fact. he practically controls the
typewriter business in the two States.
lie has sold more typewriters according
10 the territory allotted 10 him than
any other man In the South. He fur
nishes business men with stenographers
and typewriter operators free of charge,
and having been a practical stenographer
and typewriter operator himself for years,
knows exactly what the needs aud re-
quirements are. The supply business has
also grown TO large proportions. and the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25

now nearly at hand will take place. and
n number OF other prominent structures in
Richmond.
lie is now at work on the large ware
house in course Of construction in rear of
sales of the Paragon Typewriter ribbons
and Paragon linen papers are daily in
crcasing; the superiority Of these goods
iusuring their use by typewnterS over
aH others The headquarters for the
Remington Standard Typewriters is No.
9l5 east Main street, Richmond, Va,
and Mr.. John y. Culpeper or his sales
men. John w. Culpeper and Timothy 9.
West. will DE CHAD to show the New I'M
proved Remington Typewriters, Drop
Cabinets etc.
Mr.. Culpeper is also handling the
Remington Bycicle and the Edison
Monograph.
Any person in need of stenographer
or operator for a typewriter or a type
writer machine or any sort of supplies of
that character will receive prompt re-
ply on writing.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
RICHMOND CHINA COMPANY.

The Richmond China Company, organ
lied just one year ago. have established a
large wholesale and retail trade in china,
crOckery. glassware, tinware and house
furnishing goods. and employ six sales
men constantly on the road In Virginia,
West Virginia, North and South Caro-
lima
This activity has produced splendid re-
suits, and they are still pushing out the
tcutacles of trade and extending their
business into Il wider territory.
The Richmond China Company occupy
the magnificent store 1903 Main street,
and their ShOw-windOWs, full of pretty,
artistic and antique specimens Of china
ware pottery and brass and bronze, make
them peculiarly attractive TO those VINO
have a love for the beautiful
One of the specialtcs of the Richmond
China Company is the French cut and
engraved crystal glassware. It's name
suggests its beauty and brilhancy, and no
more chaste and elegant ware can be
found than this pure and rich cut glass.
They also pay particular attention TO
American pottery. and the number of ar
tistic specimens from Il number OF States
denotes the progress and skill OF our
country in this industry.
The stock of brass and bronze goods
exhibited by the Richmond China Com
pany is large and elegant. and contains
every class of ornamental and useful
goods.
In the house-furnishing department the
thrifty houSekeeper can find everything
useful and seryiceable in dining-room,
pantry and kitchen.
The Richmond China Company is under
active. energetic and experienced man
agcmcnt, and doing its full share IN the
business development Of our city. It's OF
ticers are: W. J. Johnson, president; j.
Il. Woodward. secretary and treasurer.
Directors: W. !. Johnson. of W. j. John
son d Co.. Charles Ii. Phillips, late with
II. +. Phillips x Stein: y. .; Davis, OF
Brown. Davis q Atkins; W. Fl. Allison.
of Allison & Addison j. b. Woodward.
late with Wingo, Elicit a Crump; a. q.
Johnson. late with Il. b. Taylor ~ Co.;
~. IIawkag
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
ID. r. NIIDYTTTF

Richmond is looked on throughout a
large portion Of the South as an impor-
tant insurance centre, and no one factor
has done more to inspire this confidence
than the Fidelity Mutual Life Associa-
ton of Philadelphia, which has it's POI
tent movement IN the Southern depart
ment from the hand of its Southern man
ager. Mr.. d. X. Midyette. of this city.
His Offices are located at No III
Main street, in the very centre of finan-
ciai and Insurance circles. They occupy
a position Immediately Oh the busiest
portion of this busy mart. and are fitted
up in most elegant and convenient style
TO promote the prompt transaction of af-
fairs peculiar to an agency of such i'm
pOrtamce.
The Fidelity is not )nly holding the con-
hdence OF the people on Its merits. but is
making new records and winning fresh
laurels each year.
Last year the Fidelity had the dis
tinction of holding first place among the
companies In the per csntags Of increase
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
TuOMASI AIERIE\D.

The insurance agency in Richmond
which perhaps has the oldest associations
with the business is that Of Thomas l..
Alfriend. Commencing with his father
in 1893, the Alfriends have been closely
identified with the insurance business i'll
Richmond up 10 the present time.
The present sole head of this now "N
tensive agency returned TO Richmond Ill
1865 from prison. having been captured
three days previous TO Lees surrender,
after gallently serving throughout the
war. He then Immediately joined his
father and older brother in the insurance
business, and 50 stayed until in 1919
when he opened the present agency on
his own account.
The business has grown steadily from
the beginning. and now stands in the
front rank of the best agencies in the
South
There are fewer anywhere better
equipped. The offices of Thomas l.. Al
friend, at 1903 east Main street, are not
only most eligibly located, but conyc-
niently and handsomely arranged, and
corps Of competent clerks assist in the
correct details of underwriting.
Besides representing a very large line cf
frst-cass fire companies, Mr.. Alfrieud is
the general agent for the old reliable
Washington Life Insurance Company in
Virginia. West Virginia and North Caro-
lima. and in the last eight years. during
which time he has controlled It's affairs
in these States, the reports of the COM
pany show that he has remained steadily
at the top of the list OF general agents al
the amount of new business done.
Captain Alfriend enjoys the confidence
Of the business men in Richmond. and is
widely known in several States. lie rcp-
rescnts the following splendid com
panes; Travellers Insurance Compauy,
of Hartford (accidenil. assets over ST.
10000; Home Insurance Company of
New York. assets over $9GOO.OO0; Pho--
nix Assurance Company. Of London, as
sets over S7,5000Oo; Calcdoni0n msnr-
ance Company. Of Scotland. assets over
SI,000,000; Germania Fire Insurance
Company. of New York. assets over
S3.OO0.O00; Georgia Home Insurance
Company. Of Columbus. assets oy'r
S1,OUO,OO0 Boston Marine Insurau 20
Company, of Boston. assets over $3.50.
coo; Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection
and Insurance Company, of Hartford,
assets over 81 100000.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
. WHAT A WOMAN CAN no,
Ia Clearly shown, aS is tho Enterprise of
Certain Cifizens of Richmond.

When an establishment is found to be
n tirst-class house of its kind il is duly
appreciated and patronizcd accordingly.
This is peculiarly applicable TO the dye
ing securing and carpet-clcaning works
of Mrs. 4. j. Pyle. at No. 3l5 north
Fifth street. in this city.
Their history is one Of a wOman's pluck
and energy crowned with gratifying sue
cess.
In 1883 Mrs Pyle was left a widow
with a family TO support, and with strong
henrt and determination she undertook
the conduct of the business previously
carried on by her husband.
With undaunted courage and unceas-
ing industry she built up a magnificent
trade, and so increased it by 1887 that
larger quarters were necessary, so dur
ing that year she bought a lot opposite
her old stand and planned and superin-
tended the erection thereon Of a splendid
two-story brick building especially adapt
ed 10 her business.
Since that time her customers have
multiplied until they have more than
doubiel in number. and she has extended
her business throughout Virginia and the
Southern States, including Florida and
Texas.
The first floor is devoted 70 dyeing and
securing. and the second floor to the most
perfect system Of cleaning and restoring
carpets ever invented.
A singular accident some days ago has
fastened by few weeks an important
Improvement contemplated for some time
and made necessary by the increase Of
work 10 be done.
An explosion Of the boiler used for
generating steam. propelled itself through
tine air for a block landing in the next
street. and destroyed some OF its former
surroundings.
Mrs. Pyle, with the energy which char
acterizes her every undertaking. has nj
ready contracted with a boiler concern
here for much larger one than the orIgi-
nal, and i'm Il few days more will again
have her works running with steam appa-
ratus on n scale larger than any similar
establishment short of Baltimore. New
machinery is also being put in, including
n hydrO-centrifugal extractor for drying
dyed goods and similar purposes.
Mrs Pyle has the largest and best
establishment in the South anywhere.
In Richmond and wherever she il known
she has won the respect of all, and her
reputation for business qualifications and
integrity is not excelled by any business
firm here.
She holds diplomas from the several
State Fairs and the last State E1posi-
ton for superior work in her line.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
John II. WEST.

Mr.. John Il. West, with splendid Offices
at ITO east Main street general agent
for the Equitable Life Insurance Com
pany of New York, is doing excellent
work for that leading company in seventy
SIX counties in Virginia
lie has fifteen travelling agents on the
road and is doing profitable
business for the company and himself
lie took charge of the agency two years
and half ago. well versed in the details
OF the profession, and has advanced the
business 10 4 large extent.
Mr.. West came TO Richmond from
Georgia few years ago and has taken
high positlos las n citizen and business
man, taking active part in business coun.
sells in the Chamber of Commerce and
elsewhere.
de 10 on accomplished underwater and
brings to bear on the business a degree
OF unusual understanding Of detail and
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
FREDERICK SITTERDING.

No factor in the upbulding OF Il great
city is more potent than he who ererts
the structures ina which the community
lives and has its being.
Filling this position towards Richmond
i'm 2 large degree is Mr.. Frederick Sit
terding the well-knOwn contractor, build
or. manufacturer and lumber dealer on
q large scale.
Mr. Sifterding. though not native. has
been a citizen of Richmond since his four
teenth year. and is thoroughly identified
with her interests and progress.
His operations have grown in n
few years from small beginnings to large
proportions. and his enterprises are
among the most important in the city.
His main Offices are located at the cor
ner Of st. James and Leigh streets, and
his factory and lumber-yard occupies the
larger portion Of the same square. where,
with the most improved machinery, he
makes SASH doors. blinds. fine store tit
tings, aud all kinds of builders supplies.
He also has extensive lumber yards on
Leigh and Lombardy streets with rail-
road tracks in the yard. and there keeps
n large stock of lumber on hand and can
fill and ship orders for any kind of lum-
Der AZ short notice. He also owns saw
mills in North Carolina, and will cut any
size of lumber 10 order.
Mr. Sltterding deals largely in builders
hardware, and keeps a full stock OF these
goods In his warehouse on Leigh street.
He Is also senior member of the firm
of Sitterding Il Drever. of Buena Vista,
where they conduct a similar business.
Mr.. Sitterding built the Exposition
buildings, 10 which the great Exposition
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
POWERSTAYLOR DRUG co.

Among the many prominent business
firms in Richmond who have for long
number Of yenrs contributed 20 the
growth aud prosperity of the city there
are none who have done more than the
firm Of "Powcrs-Taylor Drug Com
pany.
These gentlemen have been iden-
ti6cd with every interest of the city
since 1850. have aimed and have sue
ceedcd in building up a large and pros
porous business 10y dealing ma only the
pureSt ami best medicines to be found IN
the country. Quality is more OF an on
iect with them than price recognizing,
rs they do. that the position they oc-
cupy towards the public is one Of great
responsibility. rs they stand between tie
public and the many frauds which sell
ish and INSCRIPTIONS patent-medlclle
vendors often attempt 10 palm OH. 1hel
are at the same time. not only careful
in the selection of their medicines, but
prompt IN their attention 10 the Smallest
details Of their business.
Their stock consists in part Of a sundry
department. where You can find anything
in tine line OF elegant periumcry OF Far
isan. German or American manufacture,
combs. toilet sets. mirrors and cosmetics
of every description.
They carry large and attractive line OF
ready-mixcd paints. and can furnish every
tint and shade of paint ready to be
put on without the aid cf n skilled
painter to do the work. And for carriage
and buggy painting they are even better
prepared to supply just what man
wants, From q hurried visit through the
extensive rooms of this old established
house | WAS not surprised at the very
deserved success they ENJOY.
The sundry sample-room is an es-
pecially attractive department and go
conveniently arranged that a merchant
may select from very large assortment
OF any variety Of goods in the moss
satisfactory manner and shortest time.
They also keeDconstantly in touch with
their custom through experienced travel
ing salesman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
GEORGE d. PLEASANrS & SON.


Messrs. George y. peasants & Son
stand high in insurance circles IN jhiS
city, not alone for the stability and good
repute in which the companies which lhey
represent are held. but for tn cdle
which they have ever show, in the So
lection Of their business. and their fair
treatment of ali parties, looking not alone
TO the interest OF their companies, but as
well to that OF their patrons.
They are the general agents fer Nir-
giuia and North Carolina of the Agricul-
tural Insurance. Company 81 Water
town, y y, which has always
stood at the head Of the list
of companies doing the particular
class of business implied in the name.
Recently. shOWeyer. this company has
branched out in small way into nicrcan-
tile risks, choosing them with great care
and prudence and writing small lines on
the best. Resides this Cld an1 substantial
company they have in their Office The
Sun Insurance Company Of London.
England, the oldest and one of the strong
est ire insurance companies IN the world.
It's conservative management mas gained
for il ali cnyiable reputation amongst in
surers- They have also the Rochester
German. another most excellent and wen
managed company, which is marked by
its conservatism and promptness An
other fire company (which they
represent is the Hamburg Bremen.
Which by its conservative and ju-
diciOus management has won a
deserved reputation These companies
are all of the best, and not one of them
has ever failed in respect of the fulhlment
of all its contracts.
The gentlemen composing the firm are
men of experience and reliability, and
look well to the interest of all who intrust
business to their hands.
Losses are promptly adjusted and the
policies of the companies named are
liberal as any in their provisions. Their
facilities are complete for The translc-
ton of business and policies are promptly
written.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25

George Augustus Sala has the pleasans
remembrance that the first money DO
esrned with his pen was paid him "
Charles Dickens. BY the way, speaking
of Dickens. the interesting statement
made by Mr.. Chapman, Dickens pup
Usher that the sale If his works last year
was four times as large as that OF loos'
the year before Dickens died. THIS S'aso
meat was called forth by an intmauon
in an English newspaper that The saies
Of the great novelist's works have ue
clined since his death. Mr.. Chapman
adds that although he no longer has
copyright 10 protect the "Pickwlck ~.
pers." and eleven publishers have brongbss
ont editions. he still has been able TO seu
52i,750 copies since the death OF 'neH
author.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
LIVE KusINEss HOUSES.
STRAIGHTFORWARD Richmond Firms VINO
are Worthy of Patronage.

Tho Roucbman Stationery Company,
which succeeded the old established house
OF Baughman Bros. in May, lS0i, are
the most extensive jObblnS statloners
in the South -.
The business originated with the
Ennrhmaus as far back as 1861, ana
bridging the breaks of wars ravages, has
kept pace with the growth OF the city
until in latter years, ouisIrlpplnS locA
demand and throwing of he bonds OF
restricted territory, they have pushed
their trade throughout the Nlrglnlas' the
Cnrolmas. Georgia. Alabama and various
Dortions of the Mississippi, Tennessee and
Florida.
They keep a corps of active travelling
statesmen i'm the field, and are gradually
extending their basis Of operation,
The store and warerOonIS of the sta
tionery department are located In the
spacious establishment. No 200 east
Main street. where they carry the larg-
est stock Of staple and fancy stationery
and accessories south OF baltimore, com
peting with and riyalmg the largest
houses further North for the trade oil the
States named.
They furthermore practically control
the business in Virginia Icing the only
regular iObbing statlogcrS IN the State.
The Baughman Stationery Company
are also job printers on an extensive
scale. and make a speciality Of railroad
and other large contract work. which
they execute in style and material I'M
SURPASSED by competitors
Their printing house is a large ilye-story
brcl, building, fronting on Twelfth street.
adjoining. but practically independent of
the stationery department, though init
matey connected by every convenience
of communication.
Eighty-iiyc men are employed by this
company. and rhcy are q considerable
factor in thc upbulding OF Richmond.
The officers are: G.. II. Baughman,
president: T.. \. Baughmdn, yicc-prcsi-
dent: Z. G.. Bnnglman. manager OF the
manufacturing department. and ". f.
Turner. secretary and treasurer They
are experienced ia their several lines of
business. and stand with the most PROM
inent business men OF Richmond.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
INSURANCE COMPANIES.
yanv Of the Leading Companies In ths
World Have oficss
Here.

One of the most important factors IN
the security Of the business and build
ings of a city is the insurance companies
and their agents. The character OF men
engaged in the insurance business OF
Richmond recommends them to the con-
alteration Of every business man In the
community and throughout the state
Independent of the splendid companies
organized within the State, the reliable
agents here represent the leading insur-
ance companies OF the world, both as 10
lives ard property. The question OF In
surance interests every thoughtful man.
and the following is a list Of Thoroughly
reliable firms with whom anyone IN con-
fdence may deal:
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
TIE J. /. HILL PRINTING COM
PANN.

The T. l.. Iiill Printing Company is n
thoroughly equipped establishment, and
challenges the work and prices of ccm-
pCtitorS in the largest centres of trade.
The plant occupies 81 largo ANA cOmmO-
douS building on Twelfth street roar
Main, containing four spacious floors &C.
voted 70 ihc operations OF Job and liter
airy printing.
The business was established i'm 1876
by J. J.. till and converted into a char
tered company, with ample capital, in
1850.
Mr. James r. Gray. one Of the most
energetic and esteemed of Richmond =
business men. is the president Of the
company. and Mr.. !. l.. Hill. as secrr-
tary and treasurer. remains the genius
OF The ever-increa,inS business. The j..
l.. Hi Company ia a general printing
and publishing business and also several
special lines OF work. The beautiful SOU
yenir work OF the K. T.. Lee and 4. T..
I'LL monument dwellings are yet re-
mndcrS In many homes i'm Virginia Of
these impressive and imposing occasions.
These handsomely gotten up memcn-
toes were the work OF this establishment,
and they are prepared to promptly exc
cute all such.
Picturesque Richmond Il recent work
of n souvenir character. is also from
their presses. while their hand book of
information. gotten up and printed an
nually. is considered the most valued rrf.
erence book used by the citizens OF Rich
mond.
Their Blue Book. which is tie latest
work of this character. has created more
interest than any novelty presented 10
the Richmond public for some time.
Among the other publications of the j.
i. Hi Printing Company are Thonlls'
Blanks. Senator Daniels Grafton on JEFF
fcrson Davis; Our Distinguished Fellow
Citizen. by Carlton Mccarthy. and
Southwest Virginia and Shenandoah Val
ley, by Thomas Bruce.
The job department. Of this company is
without a superior in Richmond, and they
solicit all grades of fine work.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-09-25
A HOEN G. co

II ia worth much 30 any city TO have
among its enterprises such a one as mo
"HocnI House." where al
that is artistic and pleasing in CONNER
eal printing can be- promptly and ele-
gantly executed, as it is done by Messrs'
A. HOen n Co, of Richmond.
This firm. whose name is intimately as
ISOLATED with the wonderful progress Of
the art. Is synonymous in the South with
fine lithOgraphy. They have spared no
pains or effort 10 secure every improve
ment that would facilitate their business
and enhance the superiority or thelr
work.
By the use Of process entirely theic
own. mn invention Of one Of the HoenA
the facilities for lithographlng have been
largely increased and the printing ont
put quadrupled by she addition OF modern
presses.
With the progress made in TYPOGRAPHY
the business of Messrs. A. Hoen AZ GO.
has rapidly and continuously increased
recurring more expert artists, more in
ventions. more presses and larger quar-
ters. until their hve-story brick building
on Bank street. erected in 1886 specially
10 suit the needs Of the business, was TWO
wears ago doubled in size. and they now
have the largest and best equipped liJho-
graphic house in the whole South. Where,
in 1877. when the business was started,
"A handful of men were employed, no"
nearly a hundred artists and skilled htno
graphers are engaged in filling orders Tor
fine artistic work from every State from
the Potomac 10 the Gulf
The work done comprises every style
and size OF photographic work. and their
ten great presses are constantly running
turning ont beautifully colOred show
l. fOhurrO
finest commercial printing.
The business il under the management
Of Mr.. Ernest Hocn. and he is ably 20
sisted by his cousin. Mr. +. Weber Hoen,
who Joined him from Baltimore few
wears ago.