The Brunswick times. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 188?-1900, 1897-06-27

The barrel factory is one of the largest
in the south, gives employment to twenty
five hands and annually turns out about
10000 1irst-class barrels manufactured from
western white oak These are disposed of
10 the trade generally. as well as the COM
pany's patrons.
The history of The Downing Company
has been marked by push and enterprise
AS its business transactions increased, the
company has from time to time improved
its property and added additional buildings,
etc. The new warehouse for the grocery
house recently completed is an architect
ural gem and a credit to the city. 1t is
90Xl40 feet in dimensions, two stories in
height, built of red repressed brick and
most favorably located on the water front,
having a wharf ninety feet in length and
excellent track connections. 1t was espe-
cially designed for the vast business Of
the company and will render it better able
than ever to handle the large business
and make prompt shipments. a character
istic feature OF the house.
Thus having dealt to some length on the
business, We will conclude with a mention
Of the personnel CT the company and those
at the head OF the departments.
Mr. c. Downing is one of the most widely
known business men in the south; is presi-
dent of the National Bank of Brunswick,
and is Interested in a number of other
enterprises. He is a man of broad, liberal
views and far and widely known for his
generosity and public spirit. No enterprise
has ever suffered from the want of his aid.
What Brunswick needs most is a score
more such men as citizens before the
fullness OF it's success is attained.
Mr.. r. w. Paterson, vice president, while
a resident OF New York, is we'll known
in Brunswick and man of likewise broad
views and high integrity. He is at the
head of the firm of Paterson, Downing &
Co.. of New York. and possesses remarka-
BILE business tact.
Mr.. j. j. Conoly, secretary. has been
connected with the company for years and
enjoys The respect and esteem of the mem
bers of the company.
The pleasant and genial countenance of
WI - - eiiAB itidHdScL VI lIio 6tOSClJ
department, can always be seen during
business hours at the office in the ware
house. and for years he has been a faith
full employee OF the company. He Is
man of exceptional qualifications for the
grocery business and in which he is
thoroughly experienced man.
The receiving and shipping departments
of the naval stores are in charge of Mr..
Alfred V. Wood. a much valued man.
while fnat department which deals direct
ly With the producers of turpentine and
rosin has been for a long time ably filled
by Mr.. II. l.. COvington.
Messrs. J. N. Horne and ]. II. Myers
two of the best travelling statesmen in the
state, represent the grocery house on the
road, and between them cover the terri
tory embraced within a radius of 175 miles
from Brunswick.
1t would be too laborOus an undertaking
to continue mentioning the various other
employees, though many deserve some no.
tice, so suffice it to say that The Downing
Company has surrounded itself with a
faithful and valued corps of clerks and
other operations.
The Downing Company stands without
rival in the south for either enterprise
or business qualifications, and it is a
pleasure not only of The Times, but of
the united public. to know that Brunswick
fosters such an institution. and appropriate
ing the words of that famous old char
acter. Rip Van Wrinkle, May it live long
and prosper"