The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-07
WARWICK BHorurrs

The sale Of manufactured tobaccos and the
various ingredients which enter LARGELY into
their composition provides a business which
takes a ranking pace IN the leading industries
of this city. For number Of years the firm
OF Warwick Brothers has been recognized as
one Of the foremost opponents of this
branch of trade, and year after year
they have added 20 and increased their
business with pronounced ability and
with very unusual success. The firm
is composed Of Messrs. Byrd and Otwav War
wick. Both are well known in all of the
commercial relations Of Richmond. and en- oy
reputation FOR energy and integrity which
is not surpassed boy any Of tho merchants OF
the city. The prosecution Of their business
has been marked by unusual perseverance,
and its present splendid proportions is but
the legitimate result Of their individual. earn
est efforts.
Their sales Of tobacco manufacturing sup
plies are very extensive. and throughout the
entire tobacco manufacturing districts of the
South their annual disposition Of these ingre-
dents is enormous The celebrated imported
La Rosa" hcorice. which they control exclu-
sively. is very widely used by the manufac-
turers OF the South. and Is demanded here in
enormous quantities by the various factories.
The La Rosa" has become one Of the best
known brands Of licorice IN the market, and
mas grown 10 be wonderfully popular with
those who require It for the manufacture Of
tobaccos.
This iavorite grade Of lcorice is imported
from Spain by this firm. and its reputation
for purity and excellence is undisputed. The
firm also deals extensively in domestic leo
rice. gums. syrups, oils and favor
ings Of all kinds. and, in fact, carry q good
supply Of all OF the materials which are re-
ouired by the tobacco manufacturer.
Throughout the Southern States they are
patronized by the numberless factories, and
a corps Of statesmen Is constantly kent on the
r0ad looking after their large interests.
Their business has in all lines materially in
creased within the past few years. and IN the
sales of the La Rosa licOrice alone they
have within the past year more than doubled
their former output such an increase as this
is not due TO ordinary causes. but arises from
the absolute superiority of the La Rosa and
the indefatigable devotion 20 their business
times.
The stock Of manufactured tobaccos. which
the firm also handles IN large quantities IS
very complete and embraces ell OF the grades
usually demanded by the general trade. Be
tween 300 600 and 400. 900 pounds Of this
manufactured tobacco - annually handled by
them and their house has grown 10 he a
recognized source of supply for an important
tributary trade. Their handling OF cigars
through the year is rapidly growing. and they
are regarded as headquarters tor number OF
special brands. which are considered as par
ticularly desirable by the trade generally.
The facilities Of the firm for the hand
ling of their growing business are
OF the best character. aud all orders
submitted TO them find prompt and
speedy shipment. There Is nothing lacking
IN the goods handled 10y the firm or the con-
duct of the enterprise 10 establish the busi-
ness as one Of the leading industries OF the
city. and so 10 takes its place with the large
mercantile institutions of Richmond, credit
alike TO the city and the gentlemen who con-
troll it.
In the sale Of licorice, favorinCs and gene
raj manufacturers supplies the firm have as
ISOLATED Mr. W. c. A. Sheppard with them.
and to the activity and ability Of this gentle
man much of their large trade is due.
No manufacturer nor dealer can better
serve himself than by purchasing OF thor
oupbly reliable house. and IN TINS respect
Warwick Brothers yield the palm TO none,
but find satisfaction in the consciousness of
the fact that In the entire business fraternity
they are regarded as a trst-cass house IN
every conceivable manner.