The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-01-01

tics had q deteriornting effect on many
lines Of trade.
Southern Coffee and Spice Mills: Our
business was considerably larger than
In 1891
A, Hoen & Co.: Our line has had an
encouraging impetus during the year,
and we have every reason to expect
even better results In '93.
Allison & Addison: The depressed con-
dition OF the cotton market rendered II
impracticablc for us to Increase our busi-
ness. The rise In cotton. however. en-
courages US to look for an increase next
year.
s. w. Travers e. Co.: Sales Of fertilizers
for cotton were not so large as I'm 20; but
those for corn, wheat and tobacco were
In Preat demand Tn prospects In all
directions for 's3 are very encouraging.
Preston Belvin: Business has been
steady during the year. and has had a
strong tendency towards increase from
the start.
Savage & Hoims: The demand has been
greater than we could supply. and we
were forced 10 turn down many orders.
Capitol Marble Works: Our trade has
been larger than for years past.
James Netherwood There was a greatly
increased demand for granite and brown
stone this year. These materials are rap
idly gaining ground for building purposes.
Shockoe Machine Works: our business
held its own during the year, and this
IL very gratifying. considering the diff
cuItics that faced the iron trade.
Richmond lion Works: The prospects
for 1898 are very Encouraging. We ex-
pect a greater trade than before.
Warner Moore e Co.: The rise In the
cotton market ~justifies US to expect a
lively impetus In our line.
Gallego Mills: In our opinion, the grain
trade OF The city was somewhat less
than last year.
Haxall~C renshaw Company: The mer-
chant milling business OF the city is. we
believe. not 50 good as that Of last year,
which vas = remarkably good one.
Hard~icke e. Mitchell: Business has
been picking up cince the fall began.
Stowe & Nuckols: Our business IL on a
brisk forward movement. We expect II
large increase in 80.
Kingan &c Co.: Probably there have not
been so many goods sold. but the In
crease In prices has made up for the de-
creased output.
Wortendyke Manufacturing Company:
We have been obliged 10 enlarge our IA
c~ilities TO meet a growing demand We
look forward TO an exceedingly pros
porous year.
Randolph Paper-Box Manufacturing
Company: Our outpu was a good one,
but the prices were lower than last year.
The outlook for SO Is very favorable.
Richmond Paper Manufacturing Com
pany. we have more than doubled our
capacity during the year. our output
viii BE- larger SIN during the next year.
Virginia Paper Company: The paper
manufacturing business is working It's
way up very rapidly. For 80 the pros
poets are very encouraging.
old Dominion Preserving Company: This
is a new enterprise. the only one Of its
kind IN Virginia. Since March our bust
ness has increased 20 per cent, and the
future seems even brighter.
Richmond Pickle Company: There has
been a decided increase from the be-
ginning OF the year. and we find 1t neces-
sary to enlarge orr plant soon.
i. J.. Hiil Printing Company. Our busi-
ness has been steadier than ever before.
We have every reason 10 expect better
results next year.
J.. II. D1ckerson az Co.: The harness
manufacturing business is climbing up
RAPIDLY. and ncXt year promises even
better results.
Enterprise Shirt Manufacturing Com
pnnv: a better business year than ever
before.
Richmond Stove Company: Since the
election and the Use in cotton. our busi-
ners has moved forward wonderfully.
The next year promises gratifying results.
Thomas T.. Stag: We have been very
fortunate in our line this year and we
look forwarl for an increase in 95.
pavid NJ. Lea & Co.: We have had a
Good wear. considering all things. There
is reason to expect better in |j.
The Jobbers.
NJ Posenbaum & Co.: Though W. cur
tailed our business during the year, the
general result was equally as good as last
wear. We have made preparations 10 III
crease our business in '93. and we 40 not
expect to be disappointed.
WinRo. Elicit 6. Crump: Upon the whole
we think the boot and shoe business TINS
year was considerably better than that
az last year. Certainly it has been better
with us. During the year there nave
been fewer failures, and collections were
decidedly better. We look for a good year
in 80.
HARRISON & Crump: Our snles have
been considerably ahead OF those o! ~
PusiEess generally seems better ana the
outlook for the coming spring is exceed
ingly encouraging.
watkins. Cottrell & Co.: The years
sales with us have been very satisfactory
The advance in cotton has encouraged US
to make larger preparations for 9%.
Writ r. Taylor & Co.: During the fall
our business was decidedly good. In fact
our sales have been increasing all along
the line. The prospects for '93 are very
bright.
G.. W. Thorn & Co.: We look for a de-
cided increase ia our line during the next
year. Several powerful barriers TO trade
have been removed.
Stern G Co.: Our fall trade has been en-
tirely satisfactory. There are a number
of reasons TO expect even better results
next year. The Improved condition OF
the cotton market and land booms Will
be a decided advantage.
DreTry, Hughes * Co.: Business gen
orally, and collections In particular. have
bean much better with Us than in the
previous yea~. The outlool, for 80 is
moro tim encouraging.
The "Boston."-Trade has been unus-
ually good this year. our fall sales were
totally satisfactory, and the new year
faces us with very bright prospects. We
look for a lively business.
McAdams & Berry: This has been the
most prosperous year We have ever had.
with the new Administration We see no
reason why rot TO expect equally as good
in '93.
4. Saks & Co.: Our trade was larger
than ever before. The recent boom in
cotton and tobacco will justify US in or
Sering half again as large a stock as that
"a g.
Powcrs-Taylor Drug Company: The
years business has been very gratifying.
We could hardly expect better, and the
year '93 looms up with a most favorable
outlook.
Bodeker Bros. The results of the years