Birmingham state herald., 1897-02-26
THE WARNER-SM|LEY CO.
Their Extensive Undertaking and
 Livery Establishment.

The business of an undertaken is quite important to community, as it requires men peculiarly adapted by nature, with many acquired accomplishments to make a qualified and successful funeral dlrec- tor. There is no calling which demands from it's successful followers such rare and characteristic qualifications, owing to it's very nature, as does that of the undertaken. Having to deal with per sons who, in their sorrow and affliction, become peculiarly sensitive to the least harshness or seeming want of feeling, they must be always ready, neverthe- less, to execute their work and perform their duties promptly and in business like and practical manner. This city has many able opponents of the art, and in the foremost rank stands the firm of The Warner-Smiley company, who have, un- questionably one of the finest under taking establishments in the state of Alabama. Messrs w. M. Newton and G. D. Smiley purchased the business of Smiley & Warner Sept. 26, 1895, continu- ing the same under the firm name of The Warner-Smiley company. This progress Sive company has the contract work for. about all the railroads centering in Bir- mingham, together with the rolling mills and mines throughout this section of the country. They also control the better class of trade in the city. The members of this firm are adapted to their business, and their great experience and acquired knowledge makes them proficient in all the modern science of caring for the dead and properly conducting all de- tails pertaining to burials. Their spacious and commodious premises are thoroughly adapted for the purposes of the business. Their establishment is open at all hours, and they are prepared to take charge of remains from the mo- ment of death until that of burial, direct ing everything and furnishing all that is needed, even interment in any desired cemetery. They carry an immense stock of funeral requisites, including caskets and collins of every description. The first thing that greets the eyes of the visitor when he enters this establishment is a large show case, which covers one side of the building, ard which is filled with ladies suits of the latest modern pat terns-even to the large sleeves
 The undertaking branch of The War ner-Smiley companys business is under the management of MT. Newton, one of the most enterprising business men of Birmingham. His long experience as a merchandise. broker previous to entering the undertaking business, ably fitted him as buyer, in which he excels.
 Their embalmer is MT. 10, Loy, who Is courteous gentleman and skilled work
 
 scientific methods. As practical. and expert embalmer he stands without an equal in Alabama.
 -The Warner-Smiley company conduct an extensive livery business in connec- tion with the undertaking establishment
 This branch of the business is under the supervision of Mr. Smiley, a large Kentucky stock raiser, and what MT. Smiley doesn't know about the good points in fine horse is not worth know ing. The stables are fitted up with all modern conveniences and facilities. They are well aired, lighted and ventilated, and their sanitary arrangements are per- feet. The equipment consists of sixteen head of horses, four fine landaus, phae- tons buggies, etc.
 The company own a fine ambulance, which is called out almost daily, or at least 400 times year, and for which they receive no compensation. This would figure up at least $1,200 per year, which they give to the citizens of Birmingham.
 The gentlemen comprising The War ner-Smiley company are honorable and upright in all their dealings, and are highly respected as progressive and cap able business men. Their business has been success, and they are well prepar- ed to serve the rich or poor promptly, attentively and courteously.