Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-28
OPELIKA.
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 short time that has expired he has built up a line of patronage that commands t he admiration and wonder ofthoss around him. This he has done by his inexhaustible energy and pluck, his fair dealing and low prices on the best class of goods in the market-his motto: sNo such word faii.Dt Neither has he had ''smooth sail ing', in the success he has attained. Jeal- ous competitors have labored arduously against his aims, and have in some in- stances probably manifested the wrong spirit in trying to estop his progress, but Y he is not the man to be overcome by un- fair methods, and goes upon the principle that merit will win. He is young man of good address, affable and polite In his manners, and has made many warm friends among the people of this section. His patronage IS not limited 10 the city' but extends over large territory sur rounding Opelika. He does strictly spot cash business, and full measure is as much part of a transaction with him as re- ceiving, the money for his goods. his establishment, and the prices on some of the commodities were, to say the least, surprising. When asked why he could af- ford to offer such inducements to the trade he said: 'It is simple enough. buy everything direct at the lowest discount prices and sell only for cash, and believe in doing large volume of trade on short profits in preference to being idle. l am here for the purpose of doing the grocery business of Opelika, and am here to stay. l believe in the principles of fair dealing, and know that energy combined with such principles will win for foe the favor of the people and their patronage.'
 He en ploys six clerks, who are kept on the run constantly-in fact, there Is DO idleness found around his premises. Ills sa store presents typical scene of the modem thrift and push found in some of our larger cities.
 It IS inspiring for a young man to come in contact with such a man as MT. Roberts in these days of depression and downheartedness.
 There is but one end to the course being pursued by this enterprising gentleman, and that is success. He has one of the largest grocery houses in east Alabama, with capital behind his business. Ills methods must be indorsed by the good people around him, and with these favorable conditions his success is assured. In addl- ton to his grocery line he Is now manufacturing stick and fancy candies, and offers hig grade Of these goods to the retail dealers at low price us can be procured in the larger markets. It IS such enterprise as Mir. Roberts l3 showing that builds up our towns to cities, and it is to be hoped that his effor,s along this line will be appreciated by the dealers and keep their orders at home.
 B. Y. CooPER's SONS
 are also engaged In the furniture business on large scale. In charge of this estao- lishment is MT. Buck Cooper, the junior member of the firm. His is easily one of the largest stocks in this line in east Ala bama, carrying everything usually found in first class furniture house. Many of his goods are man uiactured by his own firm, thereby giving him splendid re- sources for competing with much larger markets. He is q young man, but stands in the front ranks of Opelika's business men and can be always placed on the list of her citizens who look to the advance ment and promotion of her resources.
 MIR. JOHN ALLAN JONES
 is another member of the younger class of Opelika's business men to whom it gives me pleasure to refer. Three years ago he established life and fire insurance bureau in that city in the face of the strongest com petition possible. Many of his friends . spoke discouragingly of his ven tuIe, basing \pding of some -0fu Ihen doing \esa.-A 41s characteristic
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