Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1898-04-21
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Gussie Holleman as book-keeper.
Ho does q large business, ranging
annually from $4,000 to $4,000.
MIR. G. M. Nield is another wide
awake merchant. He is a native of
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.
lie. came to America in 1871. He
resided in Florida until 1884, when
he c'st his lot with the people of
Wall ALA. In 1886 he formed q
partnership with Mr.. +. e. Harrison,
under the name of Nield 81 Harrison,
and did n Successful business for
eight years. lie then sold his inter-
est to Mr.. Harrison and opened
Nicld's Hotel. For five years he
kept a most popular house, but went
out Of tho business the first Of this
year. lie recently bought the mer-
camille business of Mr.. X. 0. Wright
and now carries q varied stock of
general merchandise. lie receives o
handsome share of tho public patron
age and is assisted by Miss Fannie
Maxwell as IN accommodating clerk.
The people of Walhalla always OK
tend a cordial welcome to men of
such sterling worth as Mr.. Nield.
lie has become thoroughly identi-
fled with our people, and is one of
us i'll every sense of the word.
MIR. G. W. Bauknight is one of
"alhalla's most successful young
merchants. He is q son of the late
j. S. Bauknight and inherits q largo
part of his fathers business tact. lie
completed his education at Oxford,
Ga. Seven years ago, when only
eighteen years of age, he begau bust
ness on his own account with q small
capital. BY close attention and in
domitable perseverance he long since
achieved success, and ranks along the
side of our very best business men.
Last year he erected one of the
handsomest brick stores in the county,
which is filled by a large stock of
first-c!ass goods. His example has
inspired others to follow suit. In
the near future we shall doubtless
have a solid block of brick stores.
Mr.. Bauknight is a progressive mer-
chant and deserves much at the hands
of the public. lie is ably assisted by
his brother, Mr.. John e. Bauknight,
as salesman.
MIR. NJ. w. Wright, another of
Walhalla's young merchants, is a
native of Pickcns County. When
quite a young mar he went to Pied
mont, S. c., and entered the employ
Of j. b. Marshal 81 Co., as clerk.
He remained there for six years and
afterwards came to Walhalla. In
1896 he formed o partnership with
his brother, MIR. X. O. Wright, and
for one year they did a general mer-
chandise business as X. 0. Wright
81 Bro. The firm was dissolved last
year and he began business on his
own account. lie conducts a strictly
cash store and does a good business.
Ills customers get value received for
their money. His brother, Mr.. X.
O. Wright, has been a substantial
merchant here for several years. lie
is now completing a handsome new
STORE and contemplatcs opening q
new stock of goods in the near fu-
turc.
Mr.. w. j. Schroeder is one of the
youngest merchants of our town, but
he does n good business. lie attained
his majority only a few months ago,
but he had spent several years as
clerk in the store of Mr.. ~. L.. Alex
andcr. lie recently bought tho bust
ness Of Mr.. Alexander, and is now
conducting it under the firm name
Of w. j. Schroeder & Go. lie is a
young mar Of fine business Qualifi-
cations, exemplary habits and great
industry. W. predict for him a sue.
ccssful career.
Mr.. &. A. Norman holds forth al
the old Norman stand. IIo carries
varied stock of housc-furnishine
goods, to which is added a large cup.
ply of seeds, and incidentally q line
of drugs. lie is q son of the late DR.
A. t.. Norman and inhcrits a full
share of his fathers ability and per.
s~cvcrcncc. lie is a pleasant gentle.
man with whom to deal. He enjoys
the confidence and patronage Of
many customers.
The millinery emporium of Wal.
halla is conducted by Mrs. T.. M.
Cudworth. In 1897 she purchased
the business from Mrs. j. NJ. Mer.
rick. She carries o full assortment
of choice goods, and her store is q
popular resort for the gentler sex