The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-01-16
A GREAT SUCCESS.
worthy Young Men Make Notable
prOpress I'm The Business World.

No matter how violent the storm, or how
dangerous the voyage, some ships always saIe-
ly ride the crest OF the waves and trinm-
phantly reach haven freed from danger.
In like manner when financial disturbances
come, and when values of all kinds shrink
out OF sight. there are always business men
who prosper despite the losses and failures
with which so many are confronted.
A notable exception to the cry OF hard
times and bad business prospects ~ the "Ao-
beville Supply Store" Of which Mr. W: u.
stayed near shore, and kept close watch on
his business. During the year just closed be
did q business or $4,000, and up to this time
his sales have been larger than for the CORE
ness of last year his losses will aggregate
about $500. His profits on the capital invest
ed: has realized forty eight per cent-money
in hand.
The News and Courier has been discussing
farming, and the largest hogs. We would
like for that paper to note the success Of Mr..
Barksdale as merchant, and ascertain II any
merchant in South Carolina can beat this re,
cord. Mr., Bnrksdale's success was achieved
by clcse attention TO business reasonable pro-
Ats, quick sales, and employing the most re-
liable young men for clerks.
Mr.. Barksdale is q young man. He had mad
some exderienee az clerk, but last yearswas
bis fret year in business for himself - - 9
Mr.. J. Allen Smith, one of the most enter
prising citizens Of our town recognising the
fact that there was something In Mr. 5Barks
dale, offered to furnish him 3the money with
which to open store. The Offer was accept
ed, The result has been as stated above. a
success which we think cannot be ibeaten in
South Carolina has been scored in the hard
est year eyer known 70 the merchantile
:, Mr.. Barksdale Is not the only young mau
that Mr.. Smith has set up in business.
Some Two or three years ago. the business
qualifications and high integrity Of Mr. joel
G.;Wier, of Ninety-Six, command9d his con,
ndence and good will. Mr.. Smitn tnrnlsheo
the capital With which Mr. Wier opened
store at Niuety-Six. Mr.. Wlers success mas
been noted. Having saved enough money 10
buy ont his partner he now returns TO Mr..
Smith his capitsi. including most liberal
profit Mr. Wjer is now rich enough TO run
The business on his own account.
Mr.. Smith Is q most excellent business man
himself. and his sagacity, bis knowledge OF
men. end his appreciation Of the needs OF the
times enable him to help deserving young
men while realizing for himself handsome
profit by giving helping hand 10 the right
sort of men.
Mr.. Barksdale and Mr. Wier are among the
best and most substantial young men OF our
times, and they have reason 70 be thankful
for Mr.. Smiths discernment and confidence.
They will yet become merchant princes oil
Abbeville county. Their good habits. Their
industry, and their good judgment entitle
them TO an abundant success.
And we might add that the Abbeville Sup
ply Co. is here to stay and will be In letter
shape for the new years business than for the
year just past. That splendid gentleman and
excellent book-keeper Mr.. F. l.. Morrow can
now be found with them.