The Portland daily press., 1896-06-06

525 feet long lste large coal pockets are
erected, SO constructed that all coal is
screened as 1T passes directly from the
pocket into the wagons which deliver il
to the purchaser.
Two similar pockets, about 100 feet in
length are owned by the company on
Franklin wharf which, together with the
two pockets ON the main wharf, have
storage capacity for twenty thousand
tons of coal These are the sources OF
supply for the company's immense whole
sale and retail business which amounts
to about $500, 100000 per annum, in the
best grades of hard and white ash coal.
In testing the speed of U. S. steamers,
the celebrated Pocahontas coal which is
mined in the heart of West Virginia is
the only coal used, and is acknowledged
the best steam coal in the world.
Randall & McAllister are the Maine
agents for the Pocahontas coal, with
which they supply many of Names
largest mills and factories. Georges
Creek Big-vein Cumberland coal needs
no commentator for steam and forge
use. 1t is universally acknowledged the
best, and even if it were not, the fact that
for the past twenty years it has been
handled and sold by Randall & McAllistes
would be guarantee of its quality.
Sargent, Dennison g. Co
Among the dealers in coal who are
public spirited, and alert in whatever
advances the interests of Portland there
are none more forward or willing than
the firm of Sargent Dennison & Co..
which ia composed of Mr.. E. FL. Sar-
gent.
He is not only alert as to the general
needs and welfare of the city, but en-
larges his sphere Of usefulness BY being
active, prominent and hearty in every
thing that tends to advance the public
veal through tho principles of the Re-
publican party.
Located at No. 174 Commercial ST., at
the foot of Exchange, on Long Wharf,
he furnishes to the citizens Of Port
land quality of oual In anthracite
and bituminousas good as can be mined
from the ground. 1t is one Of the hobbies
of Mr.. Sargent that he carries none but
the best of coal and that his weights are
always full.
d. s. Warren & Co.
One of the largest dealers In coal in
Maine is the firm of D. s. Warren & Co.
located at N PA Commercial street,
head of Union wharf. Nearly quarter
of century ago this business was
founded by Shurtleff 6 Warren. Later,
the firm name became Warren & Ring,
and about twelve years ago was changed
to its present form, D. 8, Warren 6 Co.
Since the death of Mr.. D. S. Warren in
1891, the business has been conducted by
his son, Mr.. C. M. Warren.
The Office Of the company is at No. 244
Commercial street, where they have
ample storage room for 8, 200 tons of coar
in which they do an extensive wholesale
and retail business. Only the best grades
of coal are carried and the firm of D. S.
Warren & Co. is known throughout New
England as perfectly reliable firm to do
business with.
james T. Johnston.
None Of Portland's dealers in coal
carry on better managed business than
that of James T. Johnston, whose place
of business is at No. ia Congress street
below the Observatory.
This business which was founded by
Mr.. .Beal and later was carried on for ten
years by Mr.. Isaac Littlejohn, came
eventually into the hands Of the present
proprietor.
Mr.. Johnston carries large stock of
coal of the best grades we'll screened.
ETC., and wood in quantities large enough
to satisfy the demands of his large circle
of customers. Approaching the value OF
well conducted business, he personally
superintends the filling Of orders ana
guarantees that each one shall be care.
fully executed at low terms and full
measure.
A. d, Morse.
One of the oldest of Portland's long
established business concerns is the coal
and wood business of A. D. Morse at No.
% Plum street. The foundation of this
business was laid in 1872 and came into
the hands of Mr.. Morse in 1859.
He carries on thriving business in
coal, hard and soft wood, oak and pine
edgings.
A well managed coal and wood yard is
that Of J. C. Ross at Il Cross street,
Portland, which, since its purchase by
Mr.. Ross in 1895, has been made to yield
very profitable return.
All the wood dealt in is kept under
cover and guaranteed to be perfectly dry.
Delivery is made In any part of the city.
In connection with his other business,
Mr.. Ross operates first class accommo-
dalton and batting stable.