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The age-herald., 1899-07-23
Nuhnrs. Morrow & sinnige

This firm is composed of Dr. F. D. Ma bers. Dr. George M. Morrow and H. H. Sinnige, and is by far the largest whole sale drug firm in the state, and one of the largest in the south- They carry an immense line of drugs and occupy an en- tire fve-story building In Twentieth street. Nabers, Morrow and Sinnige are not only iobhers but are also manufacturing drug gists In their stock can be found any, thing in the drug or stationery line.
 This firm makes a speciality in fitting out new drug stores in small cities. On the second floor of the building are rows of handsome sample cases from which mer- chant or druggist can select any size and quality of stock desirable. Several patent medicines are manufa ctured at this estab- lishment, one of which Is V. V. ", fa- nous blood medicine.
 Mir Sinnige is vice president of the board of trade and done some faithful work to further the interests of the organization.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
MIRROR OF BIRMINGHAM
 AS A MERCANTILE CENTER

cities have laundries with a more com- plete set of machinery and can turn out any better work.
 George Griffin, as manager, established the plant here few years ago and from the beauty of the work turned out the Elm pire's reputation was immediately estab- lished Persons who have never been through an establishment of this kind can not well appreciate the scientific working of the plant. Everything Is done by ma chnery, and only one day is required to thoroughly launder any amount of linens In two years the business of the Empire laundry has Increased wonderfully and the plant now gives employment to many per- sons. The establishment has it's own elec- tric light plant which runs all the machine " and furnishes lights for the entire build ing.
 The Empire laundry is now located in Second avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
LEADING MANUFACTURER
 OF FIRST CLASS PAINTS
T. L. McGowan Paint Go.

Ten years ago this business was estab- lished as the Little Paint Store" MT. MeGowan, being modest, has continued every man, woman and child in Birming- ham. The Little Paint Store naturally comes to ones mind when they think of paint.
 Their Manufacturing Department is the most complete in the south moderny equipped with the most improved mills and machines made
 Their famous brand of Iron City Prepared Paint has made them well and favorably known throughout Alabama, Mississippi Georgia, Louisiana and parts of Tennessee It is equal to the highest grade paint made in the United States, and by carful com parative tests found to stand the peculiar conditions in Jones valley better than any paint ever used here They have estab- lished over fifty agencies for this celebrated brand in the states above named. and their output for six months in 1899 is tremend- ous
 They are manufacturing everything needed in the paint line, and are naming prices in successful competition with con- cerns in the east and west. The firm s- sues monthly to the trade handsome 60- page illustrated catalogue and price list.
 T. L. McGowan is at the head of the con- cern, and owing to his thorough knowledge of the business and his commercial activ- ity, the business has grown from an insig- nifcant little store until it is now one of the largest Jobbing and Manufacturing concerns of its kind in the south.
 MT. McGowan is vice president of the Board of Trade, and to his public spirit and active work the success of the organization largely depends.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
Moor & Anderson

The growth of this firm is one of the best examples of how close attention to business will cause it's growth. J. G. Moor and John w. Andeson formed partner ship ten years ago and opened up small crockery and bric-a-brac establishment in Twentieth street. Their business expanded until now 1t is one of the largest crockery establishments in the state. Every year their business increases. They have de- parted somewhat from the retail business' and now fill many wholesale orders daily. All grades of crockery and bric-a-brac are handled at this place, and any price ar ticle to suit the purchaser can be bought Their principle has been not to try and make the most off of an article but to try and give the most value for the smallest money. Their close adherence to this prin- ciple and it's success is an exempication of the success of the idea. Moor & Anderson are large importers of fine china, and this line of stock will be increased considerably during next fall.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
Lnnis Snks.

The members of this firm are Louis Saks and Herman Saks. Louis Saks conducted the business for a number of years aone, unti 1886, when Herman Saks, who was pro- prietor of the Baltimore Clothing company, joined him. This clothing establishment is run on large scale. as it is one of the largest concerns of it's kind in the south. The Messrs- Saks are active business men, and from the start the business increased rapidly. In 1894 Louis Saks erected a hand some four-story building the corner of Nineteenth street and First avenue, which he occupies now. A heavy line of clothing is carried, together with a complete stock of mems furnishings. MT. Saks is judi cious advertiser and the artistic displays in the large show windows which occupy the front of the ground floor have attracted widespread attention
 By their broadminded business ideas this firm has done much toward the upbupding of Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
DRUGGISTS AND
 SEED DEALERS
The AmzI Golden Company

This business was founded in 1857 by Dr. Amzi Golden at Marion, Ala, and was con- tinued at that place for the following twenty-six years, when he moved to Bir- mingham, continuing the business under his own name until 1896, when he organized the present corporation and was chosen it's president This business has always pros pered under the close attention that 1t has received from an efficient force of reliable help. The business has well earned its high character and reputation accorded 1t by those who have come in contact with it's associates. The business has been main ly q retail one until 1896 when the corpora ton was formed, the business was enlarged and they entered the field of wholesale trade and have met with that same suc- cess that has always been apparent in the conduct of their business.
 The seed business has probably received more attention from the corporation than other branches, and they are now doing one of the largest businesses in this line in the south, sending their seed in large quan- titles to practically all the southern states. They carry everything that is wanted in the seed line, from a two and half cents package to a car load of potatoes, and arc prepared to execute ones order promptly for anything he may want They are pub fishers of the Southern Truckers Guide. the most valuable seed catalogue and man. ual of useful information southern farm CT can get hold of It tells one what he may grow profitably, as well as how to plant, time of year and the method of fer tilization to secure the most satisfactory and economical results. The book is got ten up with great taste, profusely illustra- ted and is incased in a beautiful litho- graphed cover in seven colors. The guide has been great advertisement to Birming ham, as well as the house issuing it. In AIz htt-i -iraAG thn HrY are large importers of towering bulbs of every description, and have a reputation of selling them much cheaper than eastern houses.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
DRY GOODS TRADE
 AND WHAT IT IS

The retail dry goods trade of Birmingham has always been considered very satisfac- tory to the majority of the Birmingham merchants. While there were a few mer- chants who did not make a success, it was not the fault of the trade or the town. Those who had to pull up" stakes and go were of such calibre they thought that anybody who had to buy dry goods was compelled to buy from those particular merchants, and when that particular mer- chant found out there were others, too, he made up his mind to leave; and he did so for the benefit of his creditors. A few of those, again, who failed to make a suc- cess did for the reason they had no cap- ital whatsoever to operate with, and figur- ed to make their success at the expense of their creditors, in which they made a fail ure.
 The merchants who are here today and have been here since the first boom are all entitled to great credit from the general mercantile world, as well as from the cit izens of Birmingham, for upholdlng the credit of the city in general. as they had terrible battles to fight during the general Impressions and falling off of trade in this district. Their pluck business abifsty, vi- tality, patience and confidence in Brnng- ham helped them to tide over the hard times. and today they all stand on solid foundations at home and abroad. It is said that good times, even better times are coming. No doubt they will. No one is more anxious to see them than eSIk re- tail dry goods merchants, as preparatsans have been made by all of them for berter times. A majority of them have moved and will move into larger and more com- modious quarters-all have consented to paying larger rents for their locations to the landlords, the taxes have been al- most doubled on them, heavy orders for merchandise have been placed. With the gradual increase of population and in- crease in wages to the laboring men, there can hardly be any disappointment to the merchant.
 The retail dry goods consumers of Bir- mingham and vicinity may boast of having shopping resorts equal to any city in the Union, as far as stocks, situations and prices are concerned.
 The Birmingham dry goods merchants are not undersold by any other city. Dry goods are sold cheaper in Birmingham than in New York. Philadelphia. Chicago or any large city. This is an absolute fact. No one knows 1t as well as the Birmingham lady that attempts to buy order goods from another city. And why is it so? Simply because Birmingham merchants are live, up-to-date people, and know competition brings the price of dry goods down to legitimate basis.
 JOMAN.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
BIRMINGIAM'S LEADING
 PIANO ESTABLISHMENT
Jesse French Plano and Organ Company

Jesse French Plano and Organ Company
 Very few persons in Alabama, in fact the southern states, are not familiar with this concern They have stores in several southern cities, and in nearly every town in the south can be found one or more of their famous instruments. They are man. ufacturers of the Richmond, Jesse French and Starr pianos. The Birmingham office is located on the corner of Second avenue and Twenty-frst street, where an immense stock of pianos and organs are carried. Mr. W. J. Pearce is manager at this place. and has not only built up the business of the Jesse French company, but has added much towards the upbuilding of Birming- ham,, In municipal as well as business af- fairs he is quite prominent, being a mem Der of the board of aldermen. During the recent campaign for mayor he was man. ager for Ross c. Smith.
 The office of the Jesse French company here controls the sales in two or three states and numbers of travelling saesmen are kept on the road.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
John l.. Parker

The drug store of John L. Parker was established in Birmingham in 1888. It is one of the largest retail concerns of its kind in tho city, and though no wholesale business is done, an immense stock Is carried. The business is located at 1917 First avenue, where a full line of drugs is kept. MT. Parker also deals in cut flowers and the beautiful display of flowers in the windows cause considerable comment during cer- tain seasons. Besides these he carries complete stock of newspapers. periodicals and books, cigars and tobaccos. The. left side of the store Is adorned with a large soda water fountain, where all kinds of mineral waters and drinks are served.
 Mir. Parker Is one of the public spirited men of Birmingham and has figured quite
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
BIF2NIINCHAM'S
 FOREMOST GRoCERS
John Fox's Sons

This firm consists of David J. Fox and John G. Fox, and is one of the oldest and largest concerns of it's kind in the state. They have been leading grocers of Birming- ham for at least twelve years. For a num- Der of years they were established on the corner of Nineteenth street and Second avenue but their business grew to such an extent that more commodious quarters was necessary The firm then erected a hand- some building, known as the Fox building, on the corner of Nineteenth street and Fourth avenue where the grocery estab- lishment is now quartered. Here they have done a fiourishing business, and handle everything in the staple and fancy grocery lines. To large extent Fox & Sons supply the fashionable grocery trade of Birming- ham.
 MT. David J. Fox is an officer of the board of trade, and has otherwise done much towards furthering the interests of the city.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
J. Friedman & Co

This firm, composed of J. Freidman and M Friedman has not been in business more than two years, but already 1t is recognized as one of the leading clothing establishments of Birmingham. Freidman x Company carry a high class grade Of clothing and mems furnishings, and their stock is never allowed to get low. In con- nection with their regular store they are merchant tailors and turn out some first class work. Though the present firm has not ben in existence but a few years both members have been in business in Birming- ham for twelve years and are leading cit izens of the city. Both are thoroughly ia miliar with the business in which they are engaged and can sell clothing as cheap as any firm in the state. Seeing the necessity of concerted action among the merchants the Messrs. Friedman were among the first to join the board of trade and have taken an active interest in its proceedings
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
Roberts 6 Son

Roberts & Son are among the fewsltho- graphing establishments in the south. and are perhaps the oldest stationers and blank book makers in Birmingham. The firm was established in Birmingham just before the boom and grew with the city. They now do all class of printing, including engraving and lithographing, and are expert blank book makers. The establishment occupies an entire building at 1909 Second avenue. An enormous stock Is kept on hand at all times and anyone in want of any class of stationery can always be suited at this place. Roberts & Son make a speciality of engraved wedding invitations and engraved cards. In fact only artists in the different lines are employed at this place. and as fine work can be done here as at any city in the United tSates.
 The present officers of the establishment are Charles Roberts. president and Russell C. Booth secretary and treasurer. They are both public spirited men and take an active interest in affairs concerning Bir- mingham. Ht
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
A VERY POPULAR
 BAKERY ESTABLISHMENT
Bondurant & Lloyd

This firm is located at 1915 Second avenue, and is composed of E. c. Bondurant and E. G. Lloyd. These gentlemen are both com- paritively young men, but during the two years they have been in business they have established themselves with the public as one of the leading bakery finms of the city. Their bread, cake and candies are made by the up-to-date process, and have a reputation for purity. In connection with their manufacture of breadstuffs and fine candies Messrs. Bondurant & Lloyd have erected a handsome soda wa ter fountain in their store and are doing a rapidly increasing business. The firm belongs to the board of trade and have taken an active interest in its workings we'll as they have in other public enter prises of Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
CROCKERY AND
 BRIC>A>BRAC STORES
The Fair-John W. o'Neiu Company

The Fair-John W. O'Neill Company
 One of the most interesting, popular and largest retail establishments in Birming- ham is that of the John W. O'Neill com pany, situated on Second avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets and ex- tending back to Third avenue. The enormi- ty of the stock carried by this firm can be understood when it is stated that fourteen thousand feet of floor space is occupied and that there is not bit of room to spare In the vast establishment. The business was established about eleven years ago, a mod est store, of small proportions being the be- ginning and the big establishment of to- day, with its splendid business, is the result of close application and fine business judg- ment. This company handles everything imaginable in crockery line Oil stoves, ranges odorless refrigerators, ice cream freezers, imported china, water filters, ho- tel china and in fact every conc eivable kind of crockery or bricabrac can be found at this place. Owing to the enormity of the stock The Fair can sell goods as cheap if not cheaper, than any concern in the state.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
THE CLOTHING HOUSES
 OF BIRMINGHAM
u. Blach & Sons

This is probably as large a clothing es- tahlishment as exists in the state of Ala bama. Messrs. Max, Simon, Charley, Sam and Coleman Blach compose the firm. Everyone of these gentlemen fully under stand the clothing business, and from the start the firm began to grow until now they have a reputation as first class clothers in every village and hamlet in the state of Alabama. Their stores are located in First avenue, between Nineteenth and Twentieth street. Here Q complete line of clothing and general mems furnishings can always be found. and their prices are no higher than those concerns which carry a much small CT stoclo Biach & Sons have been great advertisers and have, to a large extent, built up their business in this way. They adhere strictly to business and never make or advertise a proposition that will not be strictly adhered to.
 These gentlemen have done much toward building up Birmingham. having been in business since 1885, and always lend a help ing hand to any public enterprise.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
J. H, CcCary & Co.

This concern is located at 2O19 Morris ave- nue and is one of the old grocery and pro- duce establishments of Birmingham. This establishment has grown to such an extent within the past five years that now several travelling salemen are kept busy and cover the entire state. Some parts of adjoining states are also supplied with groceries and produce from this popular house. They handle all kinds of vegetables and groceries and can fill any order sent them. McCary &Company also do a large seed business, and among the largest seed shippers in the city.
 J. H. McCary, who is at the head of the firm, is a prominent citizen of Birmingham, and at present occupies a pace on the police commission. He is also an active worker in the board of trade, and is always ready to assist in any enterprise that will add to the prosperity and advancement of Bir- mingham.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
THE HABERDASHERS
 AND TAILORS
.G5s<s 7. 'ssN
Simon KlOtz

Simon Klotz was the first exclusive hab- erdasher to open an establishment in Bir- mingham. He was formerly member of the firm of Caheen Brothers & Co.,, but left that firm in 1896 and Immediately be-. gan selling haberdasher goods at his pres ent location 113 Twentieth street. He han dles only first class mems furnishings, and his business has grown very popular. Here can be bought shirts, neckties, hats, col lars, cuffs, and, in fact, anything to be found in a first class haberdasher estab- lishment Though he only sells first class goods, his prices are moderate and he can compete with any of the merchants who do not carry such exclusive and fancy lines.
 MT. Klotz is a native of France, but came to America several years ago. Owing to his thorough knowledge of the language and affairs of that country he was appoint- ed French consul at this place some years ago. MT. Klotz is also an active member of the board of trade. The organization re- cognizing his efficiency elected him chair man of the joint committee on excursions and suburban trains, one of the most re- sponsible positions on the board.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
THE WHOLESALE
 GROCERY MERCHANTS
Collins & Co.

R. F. Collins is the only member of this firm and the management of this, immense wholesale establishment is entirely in his hands. He has been a wholesale grocer for twelve years in the city of Birmingham and during this time the business has expanded wonderfully. At first MT. Collins only sold to the merchants of Birmingham and the suburbs, but four traVeling salesmen are now employed and the entire state Is coy- cred. The business is located at POPS and 203O Morris avenue, and is one of the larg- est in the city.
 Mir. Collins handles everything that can be desired by a retail grocer. and though Bir- mingham is somewhat handicapped by freight rates the firm manages to compete very successfully with wholesale merchants in other cities. MT. Collins Is a member of the Wholesale Grocers' association as well as the board of trade and has done much toward furthering the wholesale business in this city.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
LEADING HARNESS
 MANUFACTURER
A. c. Reckling, Harness and saddiery

A. c. Reckling, Harness and Saddlery
 MT. Recking has the reputation of being the first and one of the few harness manu- lecturers in Birmingham. During the ex- citing days of the boom Mir Reckling open ed small shop where Loveman & Joseph's building now stands. He immediately be- gan to get the patronage of those who use0 fine harness, and his business grew wonder fully Later he secured larger quarters just across the street from his old store and now employees a number of workmen. Some years ago he adopted as a trade sign large black horse.. This horse has been seen so often in front of his establishment that the name of ReclSling and the words .'Black Horse" have become synonomous. At this place anything from goat harness to the finest carriage trimmings can be bought Mir. Reckling manufactures his own harness and saddles, and never has any trouble in supplying the purchaser with just what he wanpts.
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
THE LEADING
 FURNITURE ESTABLISHMENTS
Herzfeld Bros., Furniture

This firm is composed of Herman and John Herzfeld, and is the oldest furniture estab- lishment in the city of Birmingham. Nine teen years ago these gentlemen opened a furniture store at 113 and 115 Nineteenth street and they have remained there dur ing the entire time.
 The Messrs. Herzfeld originally came from Selma, Ala. They left there to en- gage in the furnitue business in Birming- ham and started their present establish ment before the great boom. Though many business reverses have been suffered by the city, Herzfeld Brothers have prospered and now have one of the largest furniture es- tablishments in the state.
 They are both active business men. which accounts for their immense trade and pros pcrity Anything desirable in the furni-
The age-herald., 1899-07-23
SOME OF THE LEADING
 DRY GOODS HOUSES
Loveman. Joseph 6 Loeb

This is the largest dry goods concern in the state and can rank with any in the south. Not more than ten years ago Messrs. Loveman and Joseph occupied two stores in Second avenue, where they start ed in business in Birmingham. They at once captured a large share of the fash ionable trade as we'll as other classes. MT Loeb joined the firm later, and to accom- modate their patronage handsome build ing was erected in Nineteenth street. The building is four stories high and every floor is a separate department With the increase in store room the firm began reaching out for the trade from other parts of the state. and Is now doing an enormous mail order business, They carry every thing that can be mentioned in the dry goods and carpeting line. Some months ago Loveman, Joseph & Loeb purchased the lot reaching from their present store to the corner of Third avenue. They are now building one of the handsomest buildings in the city of Birmingham on this lot, and this joined to their present building, will give them an entire half block. In few months the new stores will be ready for occupancy, and Loveman, Joseph & Loeb will be the largest dry goods merchants south of the Mason and Dixon line.