The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-21
IMPROVEMENT OF BUSINESS.
Bankers. Merchants and Others Are Wei
Satisfied.

SaLl6H60.
A representative OF THE TINES has had
additional talks with leading business
men OF the city and found them all
confident and hopeful. 1T ia the same
story OF Tuesday, go far as q bright
outlook for industry and trade is con-
cerned, and should be very gratifying
to all who have the best interests Of
Roanoke at heart. Following are
some OF the views expressed:
I'VE feel" said T, T. Fishburne,
presdent National Exchange Bank,
That we are now enjoying a long ex-
pected business prosperity. Our deposits
are increasing daily and we know OF no
better indication of q general business
revival than that"
AT the Commercial National Bank,
j. U. Davenport, the cashier, did not
hesitate TO substantiate fully the state.
ments made by our business men in
Tuesdays TIMES. 1--WE have every
reason to believe" said Mr. Davenport,
that all of our industries will soon be-
in full operation and on a sound 6nan-
clal basis. When this is consummated
we can only look forward to still
brighter business prospects,"
Joe Frank, of Frank Bros, did not
hesitate to express his views regard
Ing RoaDoke's future possibilities.
"Our business" said Mr.. Frank, lis
better than for some years, and we
feel very much encouraged We have
great faith in Roanoke'a future. What
ID to prevent US from becoming the
metropolis of the Southwest? We have
everything essential to the making of
a prosperous community, and, with the
revival Of our Industries, we cannot
but enjoy most healthful business
prosperity"
At Hotel Roanoke. s. K. Campbell,
the manager, said: "Our business has
increased wonderfully. Commercial
travellers are crowding us daily and In
some cases we find it difficult 10 accom-
mooate Them. ALI report to US splendid
business
The s.. James Hotel has been taxed
to It's fullest capacity for some time
past. "said Mr.. Cox, the proprietor, land
all OF our com mercial men report splen-
did business
) b. Webb, the popular shoe dealer
on Salem avenue. said; 1--WE sold three
hundred pairs of shoes last Saturday.
This we regard as our banner day. The
GOOD work will keep up, l am sure, as 1
nave faith in the statement that all of
our industries will be In full blast yery
coon"
R. A. Buckner. OF tho Adamo Express
Company. esid: "Ihe increased volum @
CT our business is most gratifying. We
are surely in the midst OF general
business revlval-not boom, l think,
but on good su bstan.ial basis.
Mr. bonner, at Ronner's restaurant.
reported business much improved. II
feel much encouraged over future
prospects, and can substantiste the ex
prcssions CT our business men in Tues
DAVIS TINES"
Richmond Music Company, c. T..
Jennings, Manager reported business
In q most healthful condition. II feel
very much encouraged, and look for
ward TO bright future for Roanoke"
Roanoke Roofing and Metal Cornico
Company-J. R. Collingwood, the man.
ager, said: II am much encouraged
over future prospects. Our business is
excellent, and we find it difficult at
times to fill orders as promptly as we
desire"
The drug stores all report good bust
ness.
At Massie's Pharmacy all were busy
trying to fill orders in the usual prompt
manner.
The Ches. Lyle Drug Company re-
ported excellent business and perfectly
satisfied with future prospects.
The Christian. Bar bee Company's drug
store presented busy scene. I'VE have
felt the effects of the last paw day at
the Roanoke Machine Works in a mos
satisfactory way"