Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1899-09-08

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The odium OF combinations and
trusts to the populace Of the United
States extends throughout its entire
| length and breadth. The most gigan-
tic Of these associations is character
lied the Whisky Combine the
workings of which is yet In its Infancy.
Its intentions, however. to the practi-
cal mind, are very clear, aud to say
the least, to the retail trade and con-
sumer. the alleged plan OF manufacture
and control Of sale. Is far from being
commendable. As by RELOCATING COM
petition from the avenues Of trade, the
possibilities of forcing the sale Of
spurious goods is apparent. IL has
been alleged that all the principal dis
tilleres Of The State Of Kentucky are
governed by the combine, which i far
from being true. As To the business
butside of Lincoln county, we take but
li;tle notice, but we are pleased to
chronicle that in Old Lincoln, the seat
of "Old Sour Mash Whisky Making
where for more than hundred years
spirit distilling has been u potent fac.
tor. the hand of the apothetic trust, Is
excluded.
The Julius Kessler u Co, with gem
eral office in Chicago, have two large
distiIleries in Kentucky. One is for
tunately situated In Lincoln county. at
Crab Orchard; the other at Lair, Ky.
These are under the management OF j..
w. James, a Lincoln county man, who
is we'll known in the Southern business
world.
The name Julius Kessler * Co, lie
widely known throughout the Western
Hemisphere, as their business covers
the United States very thoroughly and
their system OF selling directly To the
dispe nsing trade, ware house receipts.
is greatly appreciated by the retailers
OF liquors, as it protects them from
market fluctuations, and furnishes them
goods absolutely pure.
The excellence Of Old Louis Hunter,
Sharpe and Crab Orchard WHISTLES. are
we'll known by all dealers familiar
with Kentucky liquors.
With two large distillery plants that
are taxed TO their fullest capacity.
running nearly the entire year. the
Julius Kessler * Co, have been able
TO care for their colossal trade. How
ever the near future will witness many
improvements in the plants, which
will more than doubly increase their
capacity.
A great array of new machinery.
boilers, etc, are on the grounds at Crab
Orchard, 10 be Installed in the modern
structure, soon TO be erected to take
the place of the ancient still building.
there now found
Changes at the Lair plant are also
being hurried TO completion, So "a To
resume operations. In the two plants,
the firm hopes TO be able 20 manufac-
supply the increasing demand
This firm is independent of any
Trust" or "lndeptndent Associa-
tion," p,'eferring To manufacture AZ
much, or as little as they please, and
dispose of their products entirely TO
their liking; they grant the right 10
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they mind no business save their own.
The quality OF their stock is not 10
be excelled, and by having no middle
men, no brokerage or commission, at
tached, consequently can sell the very
best at a fair profit, ana then compete
mp rice with other concerns.
From the still all their liquors are
transferred TO the Government ware
house, under the watchful eye OF a
government Inspector. here, they are
stored until taken out, to be shipped
according TO the directions OF the pur-
chaser. Being released from govern-
ment bonds. only when tax paid
stamps are affixed, which is done by
the Inspector 10 charge.
The company has proven itself to be
enterprising and public spirited, as IL
manifested in their contemplation Of
remodeling their plants, making then
when completed, two OF the largest
and best distillery industries IN the
State.
The Southern manager, MIR. James
is Lincoln county man. His associa-
tion alone, speaks much for the high
standing OF the concern. Prior 10 be-
coming associated with the Julius
Kessler * Co. business, he conducted
a liquor mandatory on his own ac-
count, and as a Judge OF fine stock, he
has not peer IN the State. He is
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