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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-08
Tn Goes Provisions.

In the past week or so different kinds
of provisions, especially produce. have
advance a little. Butter is selling now
for cents a. pound more than it did
two weeks ago and eggs have gone up.
Milk has also gone UP for the winter,
selling now at 8 cents quart.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-12-08

u Come to see our Xmas goods now. be-
fore picked over. Aliens Drug Store.
l2-6-6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
OUR STOVE-M MAKERS.
TWO GREAT MANUFACTURING con-
Germs AMONG Us.
THEY COVER MUCH TERRITORY.
Their Success Has Been the Result
Of Hard Work, hut Now COmpen-
safes Them-The Richmond stove
Works.
Works.

Within the past decade Richmond. by
dint of unceasng efforts IN this line, has
grown 10 be "A great stoye-manufacturing
centre. and to-day the output Of her stove
concerns reaches into far-distant lands.
The two big plants which manufacture
these household articles were phenome-
nally successful last year. and thei' gain
over the trade OF preceding years was
remarkable. Neither Of the stove houses
attributes It's success 10 mere good luck,
however; on the contrary. the ncads Ct
both establishments declare that their
present prosperity is due entirely to
pluck. persistency, and unrelaxing atten-
tion 20 business. The stove trade. owing
20 the peculiar nature Of It's subject mat
ter. cannot be built up in a year; on the
contrary, &c s. a slowly-maturing bust
ness. that requires time for its develop
ment.
II is I'm no thoughtless spirit Of eXag-
gerativeness and local pride that we say
the Richmond Stove Company ana the
Southern stove-Works are now famous
institutions. Their need Of praise comes
as a reward for perseverance, anu the
moral to Doe drawn from their success IS
that honesty. fair dealing, and fidelity TO
patrons viii surely tell in the long run.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

a specially OF spring wheat hour, hence
their ROYAL Crown Brand has become
very popular. They sell all high-graue
nours-ROyal Crown. Imperial, ana "ni'e
silk which are known 10 every con-
sumer IN the South.
The head Of this firm although young
man. has had twenty-five years eNpe-
rience in handling staple ana fahc!
groceries; ten years OF tins experience
was spent I'm travelling with TINS me
of goods. and he came directly IN con-
tact with his customers ana the tiaue
generally. This gave him an excellent
idea Of the wants u the retail irade'
This firm also has department IN
which they carry. and have complete
stock Of all grades Of Wines. Liquors,
etc. and can supply all their customers
wants in this line.
This firm has recently arranged WIN
the Southern Railway Company LOT
spur track to be run 10 the doors Oh t'eir
three large warehouses. on virginia
street. This Will give them every iaclil-
Is for receiving and shipping goods IN
carload lots. and al buyers i'm their lines
OF goods Will do well TO examine
their stock and prices before placing or
ders.
The motto OF this house is quick sales
Small Profits Fair Dealings. Ihey pup.
nsh a monthly price-list or ntiy-ohd
pages. and Will be glad 10 furnish ms
list 20 any person who IS regularly en-
gaged I'm the mercantile business. Tney
only sell merchants and 90 not brea.
packages or sell consumers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31

the required sum. The larger the menu
bership the more houses available Tor
members.
1t should be distinctly understood mat
the company does not build houses OF
sell real estate Members execute con-
tracts and make purchases from WHOM
soever they may elect
Money is advanced members for the
purchase Of homes, without interest, pre-
MUM, bonus. or stock liability.
The entire contribution of member
for membership and expenses VIII not
average | per cent per annum Tor lhe
use of tine money advanced for the 100
months which IS required 10 pay for the
home
Every advance or loan IS divided into
100 notes. payable monthly. without IN
terest Homes in all classes are iully
paid FOR i'm 100 months from date Of pos
sion.
The usefulness, practicability. and libe-
rallty Of this system must be evident at
"A glance 10 every intelligent man and
woman. II is not too much 10 say that
fl represents the creates, step In ADVANCE
ever taken for the uplifting of the masses
OF society and Il is 90 De- hoped mat
other states may follow the most admit
rable example that is set by the Old
Dominion.
THE OFFICERS.
II is proper 20 add that the manage
ment of this companys business Is In
exceptionally strong and able hands. as
WIFI be- seen from the following list OF
names. Onicers-F. Sitterding president;
Arthur b. Clarke yice-pr sdent. r. 3.
Thaw. secretary and general manager;
j. v Bidgood, treasurer. and W. -. Skel-
ton. general attorney.
Directors-C. OBJ COwardin, president
Richmond Dispatch Company; i. Sitter
ding. contractor and builder. director
First National Bank and Virginia state
Insurance Company. and president Home
Brewing Company; a. r. Clarke, presi-
dent Old Dominion IRON and Nail-Works
Company f.. r. Crump o.. II. Crump *
Coz. t0bacc0nist president Richmond
Warehouse Company and Richmond Toe
bacco Exchange. John ID. Potts. assistant
general passenger agent. Chesapeake and
Ohio Railway Company. r.. G.. Rennolds.
secretary and treasurer Richmond Stove
Company and director of National Bank
OF virginia. and W. o. Shelton, attorney
at law.
These rank among the best known busi-
ncss-men Of Richmond. and an Of them
possess the complete confidence Of their
fellow-citlzons. They are engaged IN
work the importance of which IL is Inn
possible to Ovcrostimate. We shall watch
and record with pleasure the progress
that Is made i'm time to come by the
Mutual Homestead Company.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
No Life Insurance Company
Association, or Fraternal
Order Has Ever Achieved
Such Results in q
Ten-Year Term.

Up 10 ten years ago. when fhe Gr.r,.
Assembly OF Virginia chartered Oh. r.0.
gressIve Endowment Guild of America
which corporate name has since boa
shortened by legislative net TO thato fta
American Guild. for the purpose t
convenience. the South had ro fu-
ternal beneficiary order with hal-
quarters within its borders ana
vast sums of money were thus tahon f,.m
this section and sent East North. rI
West without like reciprocal fcllro OBJ
the Southern states. All legitimate
fraternal orders are 10 De commend.l
regardless OF section. but TO Virginia Doe
longs the credit Of having originated TIC
first fraternal beneficiary order South
when the Guild began IT'S operations alI
it's good deeds for protecting home and
family by the benehccnt and generally
recognized fraternal INSURANCE system.
RECOGNIZED EVERYWHERE
Like an institutions Of a similar charac-
ter changes as to specific benefits were
necessary. but the American Guild poe
sesses the proud record Of being true 90
every trust and meeting faithfully aIi
obligations. thus not only rejecting credit
upon the fraterna beneficiary system,
but also upon Virginia. its home State "
Incorporation. Tile excellent features OK
the Guild have found due recognition m
nearly every state Of the Union-East
North, South, and West-and the po-
minion Of Canada. where its nouushms
and increasing chapters may oe found.
A PROUD ACHIEVEMENT
It's original benefit plan contemplated
not only protection in The event O.. stoke
ness and death. but the return OF tho
largest benefit possible TO JOS perseryer-
Ing and loyal members at the oud o. ton
years. These win now receive an amount
equal to all regular monthly payments
contributed. plus about 4 per cent per
annum average interest and llfe-insu-
rance protection free OF cost for the term
OF ten years. A proud achievement, in-
deed which augurs well Tor ihe future
prosperity Of the Guild and The popularity
OF it's excellent benefit plans. In fact. no
life insurance company, association, or
fraternal order has ever achieved such
results IN a ten-year term. AS indicated
above. the Supreme Chapter and homo
Office OF the American Guild are located Do
our own city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
THE WEEK AFTER.
CONTINUED FROM NINTH PACED

fires with a peculiarly sacred ch8racto.
they light the spirit OF the old year
IT'S passage and greet with cheerful
come the coming Of the new
In households one should never. fu
any cause let the fire die ont before m.-
night. nor take out, IN the sar-nt ...
either lamp or candle from the house. n
throw ont water on ashes on NeH-Yel
Day from window or door if yol wo.
have plenty OF store for the mr..
fail TO wear some new article of cloth.
on this fateful day II you would av
dire misfortune.
Twenty years ago the ist Of Janua
was a great social festival From hou
20 house ;nen travelled to pay their r-
spects. At best the custom was nm ey
toss between pain and pleasure. I'm Later
years IT, has been restricted 20 near rci
tives and friends The dean old motn
Ike a queen in her kingdom receive 3D.
her family Each branch "iu wish I.f
cords. good year. f1 ihe mead ot
house. The 'ace-capp. t DAME hoIdis
memories of hy-goue years good ar.
In her placid face. being greeted
pOsterity which -he has launcl.l
the voyage OF lIfe. viii make ID Ir 'r
picture. I guess. rhan the sma o
Of fair women the hot rooms.
GUS fragrance Of flowers. and .,.
iality OF around the buffet
The Spanish festival given A''.
Tuesday night In behalf OF
fund netted the fair senorlt 81
behalf OF another good cause ii
Wednesday about so were gif erred
Bless sd is woman as q nnau.
Mrs. warren Cloud. OF cha
rs at Locust Grove" for the ek
Mr.. Peyton Coles and Mr. W Df
OF Aibemarie. We're guests of lr. li."
th0rne Goodloe this week.
An entertainment was given Innfrot
night an Mrs. Robert Smiths 70
young people OF the ncighbOrnond.
kir. and Mrs John g.. SPOTS. ni 'f".
field. are spending the hoiid1fs ia Al"''
Miss Carrie I'm is the guest or M'''
pouslus Macgregor.
Misses Rita and Bessie Fox or NaNnrs-
boro'. were visitors rs Alton inis Wees
The recent death OF Mrs. John McDp'
is very deeply regretted. Mfs Mc'n'
was a native % Nicksburg. She was d
charming woman with a sunny, sontn-
ern temperament. which ende red her -
many friends. She is survived by nor
husband and four children. her moNie,
and two sisters-Mrs. Or Barrett oi
Louisa. and Mrs Keene and Miss E'h-
Keene. Of Mississippi
AIR Donald Macgregor. who has been
critically ii IL cOnyalescent.
Air Elmo FIlppo OF Clifton Forge, 10
visiting his father near b~tes'i'"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
THE SOUTHERN STOVE WORKS.
A Prosperous Enterprise with
Rapidly Increasing Business.

Among the great enterprises which have
recently sprung into existence here,
and are now pushing their trade far be-
yond the borders Of Virginia. is the
Southern Stove-W0rks. which, ON account
of fits ever increasing business. viii soon
be compelled 10 enlarge It's present plant.
The last year has brought flood Of bus
mess 10 the company which formerly CON
fined its trade TO Virginia and North Car
DINA, but now sells stoves in every State
from New York 10 Florida. and ms far
West as Ohio, right in the heart of other
stove manufacturers territory. II goes
without saying that this phenomenal IN
crease iu business is due not 90 f0vorit-
ism. but TO merit, and the judges of that
merit are necessarily the good house
wives throughout our land. Especially
do they commend the "Fitz Lee Stove,
manufactured boy the Southern Works.
In way this article is almost as cele-
brated as the great FitZ himself. Not
that il reflects his glory. but because, Ike
him. 70 has good qualities which deep
ly impress the public. I'm selecting TINS
name for the stove the manufacturers
knew that In was necessary for them TO
produce a stove which could stand every
test and which could not hope for corr
dial reception merely because &c suggest
Stove. o. addition 10 being stoutly made
and carefully fitted together is noted
for its baking qualities and for the many
conveniences attached to g. IL is "a de-
lghtWl combination of the ornamental
and the useful ana is so carefully moulded
that r. win drfy heat and constant use.
Already DO is widely known and called Tor
everywhere though il is by no means
the only article of Cos kind manufactured
by the company. Their output embraces
many different kinds of stoves and their
prices are arranged 90 meet the require
ments OF all classes.
The Southern Stove-Woiks have rapidly
extended their sphere 90 usefulness and
now employ much skilled labor. Their
goods are handled far aud wide. and they
have won the best Of all business
patr0ns-the fair sex. Every woman in
Virginia knows their goods. ana the
"Fltz Lee" stove could count on4their
endorsement against aii odds.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
SAUNDERS a CHAMBERS.
Large business Done by This Pros-
porous Wholesale House,

porous ~ nOAfNHlf
The weH-known house Of Saunders q
Chambers, wholesale grocers. Importers,
and manufacturers agents, Nos. l5-S ana
1881 east Cary street, though jusI one
year old, has forged rapidly TO the 'front.'
and now has ten travelling statesmen
who cover a large portion OF the terri
tory tributary To Richmond. \ large
mart Of the success OF this progressive
firm is doubtless due 10 the excellent
reputation borne by each member. MT.
w. BAILEY Saunders was formerly the
Junior member of the Old house Of r.. y.
Saunders g. Sons. while Mr. NJ. 4. Cham
beers was for "A long time prominently as
ISOLATED with Davenport, Morris u Co
These Young gentlemen nave IN re-
markably short time built up a surpris-
.nglv large trade. as they are indefatsd-
bio workers. and are thoroughly ac-
cuaiuted with all the details of their in-
tricate business. 10 which they give their
closest personal attention.
In addition 10 their large grocery trade
a good part OF the business OF Sauna rs
g. Chambers consists Of tho handling OF
imported wines and liquors, such as
champacues. sauternes. sherries c.arets,
liquors. Scotch and Irish whiskeys, bran
dies. SC. &C They are agents FOR the
j. lttNM AAlAtll-lr 'N.tt+f'-~ - -'f
Of high-grade clarets, sauternes' ana
other wines. and also Tor the celebrated
"poehead" brand OF BASES ale and stout
also for the Souther Brewery, Of b0s-
ton. the best brewers of ale In this coun-
try. indeed their "Bullhead' brand AID
their Burton musty' ale are pronounced
bv many c0nnoisseurs superior 10 the
best Liverpool bottiing. They are pro-
prietors of the justly celebrated Deep
Ruu Hunt Club" whiskey, which mas
been a truly remarkable seller I'm Rich
mond and elsewhere. IT'S well-known
trademark. showing a red-coated rider
taking fence with bis horse az fun ult
can be seen IN every nrst-ciass bar ana
cafe in Richmond.
They are likewise agents for foWell'
Smith e. CO.. OF New York, the largest
ciear-factory I'm this country, and also
for Allen & Marshall. cigar manuiac-
tlrers OF Philadelphia, whose well-knoWn
brands Flor De Marshall yukon
Girl" and "Danella' cigars are seen
everywhere. Indeed. their business IN
cludes well-assorted stock Of nearly
everything I'm the way of imported ana
domestic wines, whiskeys, cigars, heaVy
and fancy groceries II the short busi-
ness life of this enterprislng firm is pro-
rhettc OF ITS future career, we pretiot
Tor n I'm a few years position second to
nome I'm the entire South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
w,yco. ELr.ErT q cRuMP.
An Old Firm with Long fe"'s
High Standing.

No man can call himself well acquaih'
cd with Richmond and her people
unless he includes in his visiting As'
the well-known firm Of Wiugo, Elicit *
GRIMM. which has been doing business i'
this city since 1870. The three members
OF THIS house are all men of strong III
diyiduality and are everywhere known
and respected In our community iH''
have a finger I'm everything Whlth pel
tains 10 the city's welfare, but are pesl
known a. wholesale shoe dealers Ho'i
estaLIlshmeut l. numerically known as
Nos. 1908 and 1910 east Main street put
pressure Of pressure frequently compeis
Them 10 extend their operations 10 no
1905 also. for business however great
must b. handled promptly ana must De
given plenty Of room. The whole SOUTH
that Is. virginia. West Virginia. the car
olinas Georgia. Alabama. Florida, Zen
tuckv. and Tennessee-is covered by
their fourteen statesmen. who nave no
trouble in dspOsing Of their goods. Inc
local trade. alsO-that .s the klchmohu
retailers-likewise give 10 this house
liberal share of patronage, for the SHOES
bearing the Trademark. Richmond
standard" need no credentials. but travel
on their merits. They almost walk OF
and sell themselves.
Wlngo. Elicit d Crump handle an
grades Of shoes. for their stock incluue7
footwear" Of every description, though
the last twelve months has SHOWN
marked demand for goods OF better quail
-" Nm berefoeore Their business
is steadily and rapidly increasing. "Oir
trnde I'm the year lSe" said member
of the firm. Shows a very marked i'm
over 1895 While competition
has been close and profits small. yet the
volume OF business has somewhat com
for the close margin OF proht
our sales for the year show an increase
Of something over 10000. Collections
for the year have been good-better than
they have for years-and we think there
have been fewer failures
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
THE RICHMOND STOVE COMPANY.
4 Great Wholesale and Mnnufnc-
turing House of Wide Reputation.

The Richmond Stove Company, manu-
facturers and wholesale dealers I'm stoves,
is one OF those hard-workine conserva-
tive concerns which have been favorably
known for years in the commercial world
of Richmond Its business, which is eX-
cusvely Wholesale is enormous and is
steadily Increasing, but has only been
gained by years and years OF constant
attention 10 the publics demands. The
house, though now on rOck-ribbed fOunda-
tions, make 10 claims to phenomenal,
mushroom growth, but rather vaunts
itself on the fact that there have been
times iu its history when the road was
rough and wearisOme. That the big es-
adjustment, always up 20 the highest
notch in the sterling quality of fits goods
now has years of prosperity before IL
none can doubt. 1t has reached that
enviable stage fan IT'S career when its
very name is a guarantee of its goods.
An immense force Of assistants, design
ers. artisans. and worlimen are now en-
ployed 10y the Richmond Stove Company
which makes and handles Cooking Stoves
and Ranges, Stove u0llow-ware, and
Furniture: Heating stoves, Fronts
Crates. Tenders. etc. The stoves put Oh
the market by the company have a splen-
dld reputation for their wearing qualities
and merits and sell in many States
throughout the Union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
ROBERTS a UOGE.
A WeII-EstabIished House with
Tremendous Patronage.

The well established house of Roberts
& Hoge. now in the hands Of enterprls-
ing young men with no limit to their
get-up-and-go, has been one Of Rich
mond's mercantile landmarks for twenty
five years. though il has grown almost
beyond recognition I'm that time. It's
trade has spread most rapidly in the last
few years-p particularly i'm l@s-and no"
encroaches with unre'aXing energy ON
territory formerly held by other cities.
At present the fifteen active statesmen
of this firm sell their goods I'm Alabama,
Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, south
Carolina. Tennessee, and Florida, TO say
nothing of Virginia and West Virginia.
The city of Richmond is likewise receiv-
Ing their attention at present, though
heretofore there was so much TO be done
elsewhere that these merchants hardly
had time to consider their neXt-door
ncighbors-the local retailers.
The Shoes sold by Roberts & Hoge are
the kind that speak for themselves
though the only remark they make is TO
ask for fair trial. The following are
some Of their brands, though doubtless
our readers already know most Of them
By reputation: Sampson 'StoneWall,'
"Hand-Made Dixie Durham OK
"Obelislt." BLACKS choice" cold Domin-
ION" Virginia Made" Good Luck,
Lady Glare" and "Alillaris." OF course,
the firm also carries other brands OF all
grades. though the foregoing are gene
rally conceded TO Doe their most rapid
selers.
Roberts e Hoge have two warehouse
(Nos. 9 and 91-9 on south Fourteenth
street, and from present prospects they
may have 10 swell out sul more, for
lust now they are literally chucking over
their trade Of 1899. Tho past twelve
months. despite the advance I'm leather,
have brought them success, even beyond
their most sanguine expectations, and
there seems 10 be no abatement IA the
demand for their goods.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
STEPHEN PUTNEY Il co.
Immense business Done by This
Entcrprising Firm.


Let the public know about Richmonds
standing as a shoe centre. and how she's
striding ahead" said "a member of the
firm of Stephen Putney & Go. "for we've
already got as much as We can handle
and don't need compliments. our in
crease in the past year was over $4,000.
making our annual business Tor 1879
mount up 20 sl50000J. We found no diff
Guilty in placing our goods In PARKWAY
territories, for We have acted upon the
belief that Richmord's location enabled
her TO enter the southern field with abso-
Lutte certainty of success. 1t, OF course,
required much husting. Tor when you
trespass upon the territories of others 1t
must be done in a most solid aud sub
stantlal way. yet II IL is done in such a
way nothlng but the most satisfactory
results should follow
The business OF stephen Putuey & 60.
Is strictly a leather business-that H..
they handle no rubbers or shoe findings
OF any Kind. The firm outclasses AL
others in the same line south OF New
York aud the demand for their famous
speciality. the Battle Axe shoes has
gone even beyond the expectations OF this
concern. A few months ago this house
made the largest days shipment OF shoes
ever known.
The shipping plant OF stephen
Putney a Co.. by the way, Is
located in Manchester. and for tho
economical conduct OF their enor'
nous business they have erected inn
mense warehouses ia that town. Al the
transportation companies come 10 their
doors. thereby saving great costs in the
way " drayage. These warehouses are
built with one fiOoi. doing away with tie
necessity for elevators and the climbing
OF steps, which enables the millions OF
dollars IN goods 10 oe handled at mimi
mum cost The house makes the strong
claim OF selling solid goods--na shoddy
htuf--and for this reason lhoir customers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-12-31
THE c. +. sAUER COMPANY.
manufacturers az Famous FinNOring
Extracts and BuISing-PoWder.

So great has been the increased BUSH
ness of the G. +. Sauer Company within
the past year that the concern Will
shortly be compelled TO move from It's
present quarters on Main street 60 an
immense establishment on Twenty first
street. where special attention will Dc
devoted to the manufacture OF fiavOriug
extracts. Saucrs Extracts. by the way.
are known TO every housakeeper. and
within the past year 10000 bottles Of
them have been sold They include
Lemon. Vanilla, Orange, and other
favOrs.
The company travels eight men. and
sells chiefly i'm the big cities and more
thickly populated states such a. New
York. New York city. New Jersey Penn
sylvania Connecticut. and all of the
larger towns of the Southern states. The
famous Flavoring Extracts Of the g.. r..
Sauer Company received special mention
and a diploma at the recent Philadelphia
Exposition. and they also captured medals
al the Atlanta and Nashville eXpJsiuons.
The same company sells the famous
cold Dominion" Baking Powder. which
has received widespread recognition
among hOusekeepers