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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
THE CHATHAM BANK.
A Great and Successful Institution of
Savannah.

Savannah.
No financial institution in the country
can show more encouraging progress
than the Chatham Bank. 1t was organ
lied four years ago and has had con-
tinually successful career ever since.
The amount of business transacted by
this bank is enormous, and the surplus
during the past year increased very ma
terially, showing the excellent manage
ment of those in whose charge the affairs
of the bank are placed.
The Chatham Bank does a general bank
ing business, buys and sells exchange and
handles collections on all points The
savings department has been conducted
in such an enterprising manner that the
number of depositOrs has greatly in
creased, and the general satisfaction of
this feature made prominent among all of
our citizens. This bank makes a speciality
in buying and selling sterling, and are
prepared to furnish direct New York quo
tatiOns at home
The officers and directors of the Chat
ham Bank are well-known representatives
of the business interests of this city. Col
G. H. Olmstead is president and MIR. K. f.
Burdell is cashier. Both of these gentle
men are highly respected in the commu-
nifty and are excellent and capable officers.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
MAY WEEK.
WHERE TO VISIT
If You Need Clothing or Furnishing
Goods Go to Falk's.


One of the houses which has tended to
build up Savannah and to make it city
of such commercial Importance is the
Falk Clothing Company The foundation
of this well and favorably known house
was laid in 1857, and it has always been
the favorite Quitting establishment for
the. better class of trade.
They carry nothing but reliable goods,
and will not sell anything which they
cannot guarantee to be satisfactory.
They are foremost in every business
undertaking that promotes the interests
of the clothing and furnishing goods
trade, and they are to-day recognized as
the leading clothing and furnishing goods
house IN the great southeast.
Those who have to make their money
60 as far as possible, will find that Falk S
low grade goods are made to Withstand
the hardest wear and 10 always keep
their shape and look well
The buyer of the Falk Clothing Com
pauY is recognized as one of the shrewd-
est, most careful and at the same time
one OF the largest buyers that visits the
clothing markets, and there is never a
big deal on foot or an unusual advantage
TO be offered in clothing circles but
what he is informed Of it, and he in
variablv avails himself of these OppOrtni-
ties to secure many rare bargains, which
are in turn offered by the Falk Clothing
Company at the lowest prices for the ben
eft OF their numerous customers.
The Fal6 Clothing Company was the
recipient Of such an immense and deserv-
ing patronage during the early spring
that it has already been necessary for
them to replenish their stock in all the
various departments, and they now offer
unusually fine bargains in the very best
class Of clothing, furnishing goods and
hats 10 regular patrons and visitors in
the city
The kalk Clothing Company are very
large advertisers, and they rightly say
that there is no better advertisement than
pleased customer, hence they offer these
bargains this week, when the city will be
full of visitors, and any one who is in need
OF clothing or furnishing goods will surely
do themselves an injustice if they do not
call and see the large and varied stock
offered by the F'alk Clothing Company,
l6l BroughtOn street.
There is an old saying, "Once "a Gus
toner of Falk's, always a customer. -
They never sell an article, be it ever SO
small but what will give absolute salts
faction. The prices of their goods are all
marked in plain figures. from which there
is no deviation; child can buy as cheap
as the most expert judge of clothing
Such being the case, it necessarily fol-
lows that the prices are as low as the
goods can be sold at Besides this, if any
article purchased OF them does not suit
the customer, even after they get it
home, it can be returned and it will be
cheerfully exchanged, or if desired the
money will be refunded
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
THE PULASKI HOUSE.
The Home of the Tourist, the Drum
mer and the Merchant.

The Home of the Tourist, the Drum
mer and the Merchant.
In giving suggestions to the visitors
who will come to enjoy the festivities of
Merchants week there is, perhaps, no
feature more appropriate for special at
tentiOn, or affording more universal inter
est to those engaged in all branches Of
business who may be called upon to visit
the city than that connected with the
accommodation of the public.
The city of Savannah certainly com
mands a position essentially calling for
tirst-class hotel accommodations of large
capacity and intelligent management. In
this regard the Pulaski is in all respects
up to the standard
Mr.. Charles f. Graham took charge of
the house about seven months ago, and
by his politeness and care of his guests
has secured patronage that ranks his
house as one of the most popular in the
state.
The Pulaski is centrally located, and
being well equipped with every convent
ence for the comfort of the guests it is a
pleasure for the travelling public and mer-
chants from the country TO stop there
while in the city.
The proprietor is most capable and
clever gentleman, and under his efficient
management the Pulaski house is in the
enjoyment of a most enviable reputation
and a liberal patronage. -a.s-.-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
MEN OF VIM
With the Enterprising Furniture
Company.

Company.
One of the most attractive and promi-
nent establishm ents in this city is that of
the Chatham Furniture Company. This
enterprising company was incorporated
Aug. s. 1891, and has been in existence
nearly two years. During that time the
success of the business demonstrates that
the untiring efforts and attention to bust
ness, conducted by men of pluck and en-
ergy has been appreciated by the public
of Savannah. Fair dealings, moderate
prices and easy terms is a guarantee of
success.
This company deals in every kind of
furniture. Their stock is complete. The
stockholders and officers of the Chatham
Furniture Company are young men of ex-
cellent reputation and business ability
The president and manager, w. b.
Wimpy, is well known in the furniture
trade, having been formerly the senior
member of the firm Of Wimpy & Tart of
this city. n. B. Roberts is vice president
of the company and r. II. Bachlott secre-
tary and treasurer both of whom are well
and popularity known in this city.
Visitors during May are cordially in
vited to inspect their elegant stock at 1874
BrOughtOn.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
SEWING MACHINE HEADQUARTERS.
The New Home in Successful Compe-
tition With All Others,

tition With All others.
There are sewing machines, and there
are sewing machines. There is no class
of trade that has been more forcibly pre-
sented to the consideration of the general
public than that of the sewing machine
business. Numerous makes have been
thoroughly advertised in every possible
manner and agents have proclaimed their
superior qualities in every household in
the land. Through this great fight for
supremacy the old reliable light running
New Home has held its sway and been
received with general satisfaction by the
most particular critics and seamstresses
of this country. This machine has all the
latest improvements necessary for the
convenience and comfort of the operator
The sales in this city have been enormous
in the past and the business still in
creases. The handsome office and ware
house of the New Home is at 50 Whitaker
street. Mr.. y. j. PursIey is the local
manager
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
MAY WEEK.
PLUCKY FURNITURE MEN.
Some Notes on the Enterprise of Lind
say & Morgan.

In dilating upon the business progress
of the foremost houses ofsthis city, and
giving the points as to the general ad-
vancement of the enterprising firms, the
furniture trade forms a subject for
lengthy description OF all the houses
engaged in this very important industry
in this city, Lindsay & Morgan are con
spicuously prominent. Their business
has been managed in such an enterprising,
judiciOus manner that there is not an es-
adjustment which is more influential and
reliable in the city They are dealers in
every kind and quality of furniture, car
pets, upholstery goods, bicycles and type
writer's. Their furniture stock is full of
good things. There is no line in the south
that will surpass it in style and quality,
and in this particular line cannot be IN
dersOld. Their business has been stead
lily on the increase with every coming
year
They have been successful because they
have given their personal attention to
everything connected with their business.
Their stock of furniture comprises a new
and elegant line of bedroom suites in wal
nut, cherry, mahogany, oak and all Of the
cheaper woods; parlor suites in all of the
latest woods and all of the latest styles of
coverings. They make a speciality of
dining room suites, and can suit any one
in hat racks and hall settees, In decora-
tive goods this firm is headquarters.
The carpet department of Lindsay &
Morgan is in better shape than it has ever
been, and this is saying a good deal, as
it is a well-known fact that this firm is
always in the line of fine goods, and in
fact every desirable quality In the up
hOlstery department they have the most
complete to be found Their stock of por-
there's and lace curtains are very attract
i've. They are prepared to fit up offices
with all the necessary articles, such as
carpets, shades, cocoa mattings, mats, etc.
They are the largest dealers in bicycles
in this state, representing several of the
very best standard makes. They are
leaders in this line, and the popularity of
these convenient and indispensable
vehicles is much due to the enterprise and
enthusiasm of Lindsay & Morgan. They
have also the Smith-Premier typewriter,
which is oneof the most perfect machines
in the market.
Since the recent fire which consumed
their elegant building, together with the
entire stock of goods, this enterprising
firm have temporary quarters at No 141
Congress street, where their new stock
of furniture and bicycles are kept, and at
No. 35 Whitaker street, where they have
their elegant line of carpets and upholstery
goods.
A handsome structure is now being
erected for them on the site of their
former building which they will occupy
as soon as it is completed.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
FOR LADIES ONLY.
All About Two Young Ladies Who
Are Captivating the Town.

All ABOUT Two Young Ladies Who
Are Captivating the Town.
Misses Emma Meyer and Nellie Walsh
are well-known in Savannah; for many
years they were popular clerks in this
city and won the esteem and confidence of
the ladies.
These energetic ladies concluded to
form partnership and embark in bust
ness for themselves. This they did only a
few short months ago, but in that time
the firm of Meyer & Walsh has become as
popular any old established business
house in the city.
Their extensive acquaintance among
the ladies of Savannah and their
familiarity with every detail of the busl-
ness in which they are engaged, assured
success from the beginning.
The stock of Misses Meyer & Walsh
consists of fancy and furnishing goods
for ladies'. To euumerate the different
articles kept in their store at 116 Brough-
ton street is unnecessary. as every lady is
familiar with the styles of merchandise
usually kept in this kind of an establish
meut. A few specialties are. however
worthy OF mention. In addition to all
kinds of fancy goods for embroidery
stamping and decorations, they are
making d special feature of underwear
hosiery, fancy laccS, veilings. gloves.
novelties in jewelrY. fhandkerchiefs. neck
wear and babies CAPS. fgt
This firm makes speciality of manu-
featuring badges and flags, and take or
ders for stamping, which is promptly
executed They also have art Saline.
silkoline, pagoda, pongee and stamped
linens for center pieces and tray and
boUffet covers.
Ladies who visit Savannah during the
May week festivities will do well to call
and see Misses Meyer & Walsh
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
The May Celebration to be
UShoTed in Tomorrow.
VISIONS OF MORSE LAND.
PrOtBuS to Arrive in All
His SDlGndOF.

The Most Complete List of Amuse-
1nents and Attractions Ever Prepared
for Such a Celebration Parades, Ex-
cursions, Concerts, Races, Balloon
Asoensions and Fireworks Galore.
The Veil at Last withdrawn From
the Carnival Parade, and a History
of the Visions of Morse Land"
Given to the Public-The omcial
Programme Which Will Be Carried
Out in Detail.
Tomorrow viii usher in the May week
celebration in all its glory, presenting nu-
merous special features and attractions,
such as have never before been witnessed
In Savannah, and some of which have
never been witnessed before outside of
New Orleans.
The carnival parade under the super
vision of Mr.. j c. Shaw. chairman of the
carnival committee, entitled visions Of
Morse Land. ~ was seen in its entirety yes
ferday by representative of the Morn
ING News. This display was a revelation
OF wonders, and its successful importa-
ton and construction under the manage
ment of Mr.. Shaw can only be appreciated
when it is witnessed by the thousands
who viii gather upon the streets to wit
ness it on Thursday night, the night of
the carnival
Over $4,000 invitations We're mailed up
to last night throughout the surrounding
section for a radius of more than
coo miles, inviting the merchants
and public men to participate in the fes-
Invites of May week. Responses accept
Ing the invitations have been received
from half the number sent out and from
other indications an attendance of 10000
from outside points during the celebra-
ton is a safe and conservative estimate.
The chances are that the visiting crowd
viii be much larger.
The special features for the four DAYS
OF fun and enjoyment can be CLEANED from
the programme, and it will be seen that it
comprises larger list of better attrac-
tons and amusements than has ever be
fore been presented i'm this city The
fireworks, which have been selected with
much care and at great expense, Consti-
tute a more elaborate feature in this line
than has ever before been Witnessed in
Savannah. Besides, there are to be sports
Tor everybody, such as excursions to "
bee and Thundcrbolt, balloon ascCnsions
and races, athletic contests, base bali
games, horse races, bicycle races, band
and orchestral music all through the city
and parlGCs galore You viii miss the
chance Of your lifetime if you miss seeing
Savannah grand May week carnival.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
Wakefield & LEE.
The Up-to-Date Hatters, Haberdash.
ers and Shoe Men.

erS ana Shoe Men.
In popular and growing section of tho
country, such as this certainly is. there
are many business houses whose exist
ence is but the natural result created nv
the demands Of the necessities of the nao-
pie, and which, as matter of course. re-
celve large patronage from the fact that
they offer those articles which practical
and civilized life finds to be needfuI.
of such a nature is the house of Wake
field X Lee of this city, the up-to-date
matters, haberdashers and shoe men.
They started the enterprise about six
months ago, and their efforts have been
rewarded by the most gratifying pros
perity and success.
Wakefield & Lee are well-known and
popular young men. Their progressive
ness and attention to every detail of their
business, coupled with cleverness and
ability. has brought them forward among
the bright and enterprising merchants of
the day.
Their establishment is at 81 Bull street.
where they have a stock of goods which
cannot be excelled by any house in the
south.
Wakefield & Lees stock of hats is ons
of the nobbiest, most stylish and most at
tractlve of any in the state The lovely
t'edoras and ''natty'' straws are all that
fashionable gentleman could wish.
Wakefield & Lee cater especially to the
patronage of those who can appreciate
stylish goods at moderate prices, cons6-
quently their haberdashery is sought
after by men of taste. Their shirts, COL
lars and cuffs, neckwear, gloves, umbrel-
las and canes create a demand unpre-
cedented in the furnishing trade
Wakefield x Lee are leaders in the sale
of gentlemen's shoes; and mans dress is
not complete without the proper footwear.
No establishment in the city enjoys a
larger and more desirable patronage than
they. The line of Russia calf balls. Rus
STA calf Butchers, patent leather, tan and
russell are simply beautiful and everybody
gets them.
May week visitors are invited to call in
and see the youngest firm, the cleverest
men, the most enterprising merchants
and the up-to-date hatters, haberdashers
and shoe men at p Bull street. near
Broughton. They spare no pains to please.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
JAMES M. DIXON g. CO.,
The Wide-Awake and Reliable Grocery
and Grain Firm.

ana Graln
AS an evidence of prOgressiveness and
business enterprise, the firm of James NJ
Dixon & Co of this city is most conspic-
uous. Although only four months has
elapsed since they opened their large and
cOmmOdious grocery and grain establish
ment at 14l Bay street, their business has
been a wonderful success and there is not
a village or hamlet throughout the sur
rounding territory where the name of
James NJ Dixon & Co. is not known or
their goods not represented.
The unprecedented success in this vent
ure upon the sea of mercantile pursuits, is
due almost entirely to the well-known ex-
perience and popularity of Mr. James NJ
Dixon, who has been prominently assOci-
ated with the wholesale grocery and grain
business for eight years in the city of
Savannah. In all these years he has pos
sessed a thorough appreciation of the
wants and demands of the trade which
coupled with an intimate knowledge of
the business, enables him to offer marked
inducements and advantages to all
patrons.
Messrs. James NJ. Dixson & Co.
have large and complete stock
of groceries of every description.
and are prepared to fill or
ders promptly and carefully in every in
stance. They are large dealers in hay
and grain, which they handle almost ex-
clusively in carload lots. They are the
agents of the celebrated Hazard gun
powder, which in itself is a feature of
which every merchant can appreciate the
value.
The representatives of this firm are
constantly ION the road, and are well
known throughout Georgia, Florida and
South Carolina.
The visiting merchants during May
week should not neglect the opportunity
of calling to see the elegant line of goods
which is exhibited by this representative
wholesale grocery and grain house,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
PUTTING ON HOLIDAY DRESS.
The City to Be in It's Best Clothes to
Receive It's Visitors.

The work of decorating the city began
yesterday BY tomorrow Broughton and
Congress streets and in fact the entire re
tail section will be ablaze with flags and
bunting. The first decoration completed
was the band stand in johnson square
south of the Greene monument. The
paFOda in Madison square. north of the
Jasper monument and facing Bull street
in front of the De Soto, was finished last
night.
Many business houses threw out their
supply of bunting yesterday and
by the time the crowds begin to
arrive the city will be glare of light
and color
The weather clerk said last night that
there were no indications of bad weather
If the weather of the last few days CON
tinues there will be nothing to be desired
in that direction
The cheap rates will go into effect to-
day and tonight, and tomorrow the
crowds are expected to begin coming
The merchants have been busy for the
last week preparing for their country
customers. All the travelling men
have been called in and will
be here to meet the visitors and look after
their comfort and pleasure during their
stay in the city May week has come to
be a week of open, free-hearted hospital
ity on the part of business men it is the
business men S reception day. Thousands
of country merchants take advantage Of it
to visit the city and shake hands with
their friends. Savannah extends them a
hearty welcome
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
FOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
One of the Leading Firms in the

State.
Wonderful advances have been made in
the retail trade of Savannah during the
past few years. None have been more
prominent in this respect than the house
furnishing goods business, and prominent
among the dealers in this line is the en-
terprising firm of Cornwell & Chapman
They deal extensively in stoves, ranges,
furnaces, hardware and house furnishing
goods Of every description
They make a speciality of asphalt, tin
and corrugated iron roofs. They are
headquarters for carpenters tools and
fishing tackle.
They are making a Zig run on the cele-
brated Lightning ice cream freezers, Gem
ice shaves and Parachute milk shakes.
Their stock of water coolers is complete,
and the prices cannot be met by competi-
ton. They are headquarters for the
world famous genuine granite ware and
keep full stock of all kinds of utensils Of
which it is made
Patrons from the country are always
treated properly at this excellent estab-
lishment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
FINE MILLINERY.
Ladies, GO to See the Exhibit at Mrs.
LAWYERS.

Ladies, Go to See the Exhibit at Mrs.
LAWYERS.
The May week festivities will entertain
all alike, but there are other places Of in
terest which are not down on the regular
programme. The gentlemen will find en-
tertainment to suit their tastes the ladies
will be delighted with the grand display
of spring millinery. They will 90 TO Mrs
+. n. LAWYERS at No. 80 Whitaker street.
near BrOughton, where they will see a
complete line Of all the exquisite STYLES
which are worn this season. Much credit
is due Mrs. LAWYERS fine taste and bust
ness ability in bringing her millinery ON
pOrium so prominently before the public.
She commenced business mOdestiv "A few
years ago, in a little store away from the
business center. but her talent soon he
came known and the fashionable trade
sought after the stylish goods which sbe
exhibits
The ladies from the country are espec.
iallT Invited - go and see the grand dis.
play Of hats b0nnets, ribbons aud flowers
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-07
GOOD SWEET CIDER.
A Healthful and. Delightful Summer
Drink.

The increased demand for cider through
the states of Georgia, South Carolina and
Florida, especially in the prohibition
towns, has opened up great field for the
manufacture of this popular beverage.
1t is, however, very important feature
OF this business to know where to get q
pure and healthy article
Good health is paramount to good profits,
therefore the merchants must appreciate
the advisability of handling only pure and
healthy goods of this kind.
The Eagle brand cider is considered
the very finest and most palatable bever-
age now on the market. For years it has
stood prominently ahead of all other
houses which handle ii In this city is
guarantee that it is all that is claimed for
II. ltcontains no poisonous drugs, but is
a perfectly wholesome and delightful
drink
II you have never used il, in making
your next order ask for this brand.