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The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
HILTON 4 GIBBS.

This firm is composed OF Mr.. Hugh
NJ. Hutton and Mr.. Arthur B. NJ.
Gibbes. Mr.. Hutton was formerly with
the we'll known cotton house of NJ. Nc
Lean & Co. and is a thorough cotton
man. He has been in the cotton ousl-
ness since his youth and understands
it from one end TO the other, and can
give to his clients the benefit of years
of experience and careful attention to
business. Mr.. Gibbes is a capitalist and
one of the leading business men OF the
city This combination makes very
strong firm and one bile TO give to the
planter every advantage. The firm will
give special attention TO the sale of cot
ton free on board" ship and Will han
die sea islands and uplands on con-
signment. They will also furnish bag
ging, ties and fertilizers at lowest
rates. Their references are the best
possible and they should solicit lib
eral share of the cotton business, prom
Using such attention as will result in
perfect satisfaction to their customers.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY.

Mr.. R. Van Wagenen is agent for
this company in Savannah. He is a
wide-awake, live agent and has built
up large business. The following let
ter was received by him from Mr.. Rob-
ert NJ. Butler of Butler, Stevens G. Co.
of this city:
Il am insured in the New York Life,
Mutual Life and the Penn Mutual, also
the Mutual Benefit Life Insurance
Company of Newark, and have a good
chance to compare the policies of the
different companies. While am salts
fed with the first three and have moth
ing against them and will recommend
either to those wishing insurance. still
1 am vastly better satisfied with the
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Com
pany's policy and have consequently
taken the full limit of insurance writ
ten by this company and can heartily
recommend it. Yours truly,
Robert NJ. Butler"
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
j, j, JOYCE.

Mr.. Joyce has the reputation of be-
iEg one of the best judges of meats in
Savannah. He has made it a rule to
keep nothing but the best in the mar
ket, whether it is meats, vegetables
fruits, game, or fancy groceries. He
keeps a full stock of each, and his re-
liability has brought him as much pat
Ionage as he can handle. He makes
1t a rule never to send out an inferior
erticle. If by accident it has crept into
his stock. The last few months he
modernized his building and now has
about the prettiest market in Savan-
hah. He has engaged the services of
one of the most expert makers of sau
sages in the country. He makes
throckwurst, frankfurters. ham bo-
lcgnas better than you get them i'm
ported or from the West,
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
j. w. TEEPLE.

Mr.. Teeple has been in the furniture
business here for is years. Like nearly
every other successful person who is
doing business in Savannah to-day.
Mr.. Teeple began on the bottom round
of the ladder.
He was not financially able to do
much. He was persistent, and from a
small store he grew into a large one.
He occupies now place on Broughton.
60 by 80, with two floors crowded with
furniture. In the rear he has a large
warehouse, and it is packed. His sue
cess is attained by being able to buy
close and in large lots, enabling him
TO sell cheap. He has just purchased
a carload of stoves. He has. dealt fair
ly with his customers, given them easy
time in which to pay for their goods.
and all the time made friends. He does
now large time business and is won
derfully successful.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
HUNTER, PIERCE & BATrGv.

This we'll known firm does a large
cotton factorage business, and are
large handlers OF both upland and sea
island. They are also large receivers
of naval stores. This business has
steadily and rapidly grown, and they
are now numbered among our largest
wholesale grocers. All the members of
this firm have had years of experience
in their particular lines. and give their
close personal attention to every
branch OF their business. They have
ample capital, and are always prepared
to advance literally upon consign-
ments. Savannah has no more relia-
BILE firm. and their patrons can always
feel assured that their business will re-
ceive the best possible attention at
their hands.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
j. p. WILLIAMS & co.

This firm does a large business In
Georgia and surrounding states. 1t
owns large interests in railroad and
steamboat lines, besides owning hun
dreds of acres of fine timbered lands
in Georgia and Florida.
1t has aided hundreds of small con-
Germs in the interior, by making ad-
vances and enabling them to get start
ed in the naval store industry.
Mr.. williams has the reputation of
building the Georgia Pine Railroad
without a single dollar of indebted
ness. He is president of this road. He
is identified with Savannah's growth
and business in every way.
Mr.. Carson, vice president
of the company, is sterling
business man. He is a former alder
man, bank president, the first vice
president of the freight bureau, and is
among the foremost in promoting Sa-
vannahs enterprises.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
M,DoNoUGH a BALLANTYNE.

This firm is located on East Broad
street and has one of the finest plants
in the city. They are iron founders,
machinists, blacksmiths and boiler
makers. They make and repair sta
tionary and portable engines and guar
antee them equal to any made in the
country. They make the well known
Med. & B." sugar pans and mills.
They keep in stock shafting and pull
leys. They also manufacture the popu-
lar vertical and top-running corn mills.
The firm is composed of Mr.. j. ]. Nc
Donough, ex-Mayor and large lumber
opera tor. Mr. Ballantyne is one of Sa-
vannah's prominent business men. He
is a director in the Chatham Bank.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
T.. n. HUNTING & co.

The company is in splendid shape to
do a large business and can handle
everything promptly both by steamer
and by sail boat Shipments are made
from Jacksonville. Brunswick, Charles
ton and this port. The company is a
large handler of cypress off the Gulf,
as we'll as crossties from the coast.
The change in the personnel of the
firm. as the Morning News recorded a
year ago. made Mr.. Charles r. Lewis,
Mr.. Lloyd and T. Hook and Mr.. Har-
vey Granger members of the firm. Mr..
Granger manages the Southern end of
the business.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
LEOPOLD ADLER.

This is the only strictly department
store in the state. Its growth is re-
markable. Within the next few weeks
a waiting room will be added. II VIII
be in the balcony at the end or the
first floor. Immediately fronting the
entrance. Ladies may wait here Tor
their friends and see them as they
come in. baggage will be checked free
for all here.
The music department, which is also
a feature. will be full and complete.
Music will be sold here at far less
prices than at the music stores. A mer-
chant tailoring department has also
been added. 1t is on the hrst moor
with the gentlemen's furnishing goods
II is the only separate upholstery IN
town. The house cleaning sale is just
now attracting the attention OF all
Never in the history of the big store
was there such a response to an ad-
vertisenent as there was TO the maj
house cleaning sale advertised Tues
dav. We. sold more dress goods on
that day than we generally sell IN
day during the busy season. Your COM
ing in such numbers proves TO us that
YOU believe in our advertisements. III
Won should be dissatisfied with any
bargain YOU may purchase during TINS
great sale do not hesitate TO Drlng
same back, as we do not want YOU TO
be displeased with any purchase. Inc
most interesting bargain table was the
one containing the CSC dress goods
Among the lot were some goods as
high as $3.50 a yard. New and old VIII
not mix here, and we will keep adding
from day to day-until the stock is
gone-at the prices marked. They are
certainly worth more to you tnan they
are to us. Those who purchased goods
bore Yesterday would do US a favor by
showing their friends what values We
are offering. The house-cleaning sale
takes in all the twenty-three different
dana rtr1ents
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
A. $. NICHOLS.

Mr.. Nichols has been in the shoe
business all his life, and he ought to
know what a shoe is and what kind of
shoes Savannah people like best and
wear most He does know. Nobody
doubts it. And for that reason his
shoe trade is immense. People of Sa-
vannah trade with Mr.. Nichols because
he supplies the best that they can get
the most stylish shoe at the closest
price that they are able to find.
He makes a speciality of children's
school shoes. Mems fine wear are also
a speciality, as we'll as ladies' fine
shoes.
He represents some of the best shoe
manufacturers in the world. He is now
introducing the Jenness Miller Reform
shoe. which is popular. He is also agent
for the $3.50 Regent
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
SOME OF SAVANNAH'S GIANTS.
Continued From Page Thirteen.

of bar iron, boiler tubes, pipe and fit
tings OF all kinds, injeCtors, steam
gauges, lubricators and all classes OF
brass fittings and engine and boiler
trimmings They are sole agents Tor
the Ames boilers and engines and
Knowles steam pumps, which recog-
nize no superior on the market A
large stock of pumps always on hand
Agents also for the Lidgerwood MOIST
ing and logging machinery
Mr.. William Kehoe, the head of the
firm. is a thorough mechanic and we'll
up in his business. He is one OF Sa-
vannahs most progressive business
men and is interested in nearly every
enterprise in the city. He is ably as
sisted in his business by his sons Mr.:
William ]. Kehoe, junior member OF
the firm, a practical mechanic; Mr.. ;.
P. .Kehoe is cashier and in charge OF
the clerical department. Mr.. James >.
Kehoe is connected with the mechan-
ical department.
They have commodious buildings ano
occupy "A large tract of land. the
works are situated at the loot OF
Broughton street, are in easy access
of ali the railroads entering savannah
Spur tracks right along side OF the
works and they are near the river.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05

These gentlemen represent a success
sion which for nearly a century has
been a landmark in Savannah.
The strictest fair dealing, combined
with high quality of goods, has placed
them very high in the estimation of our
people. A lifelong experience has fit
ted them to cater to a people where
taste has been so we'll educated, and
it is safe to say the impress of this
establishment in no small way. is felt
in the elevation of the desire of our
people to possess articles of taste and
value. Their repair department is
feature of the business, and their stock
is the largest in the city and we'll
merits examination.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
l.. l.. RURPEE.

Mr.. Burpee is an up-to-date plumber,
and does a thriving business. He be-
gan a few months ago on Bryan street,
three doors from Whitaker street, and
by attention to this work and prompt
ness in meeting all demands upon him
for work he has gathered first class
patrons who are highly pleased with
his WORT.
Mr.. Burpee was the successful compe-
titor for putting in the plumbing at
the government camps. He has secured
otehr large contracts during his short
career, and the outlook is good for a
strong business. He is popular and is
liberal in his dealings with patrons.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
EDWARD LovELL's SONS.

This is a reliable and strong hard
ware house. located at 113-115 Brough-
ton street, west. 1t is one of the oldest
in the South. 1t deals largely in agri-
cultural implements, fan mills, plows,
collars and traces.
They also are headquarters for fire.
arms and sporting goods generally;
guns, pistols, rifles, fishing tackles,
cartridges and ammunition.
Their naval store supply department
is larger than any other concern in the
city. They are agent for Howe Scales
and Latin & Rand smokeless powder.
The firm is composed of wideawake
business men who are large owners of
Savannah real estate, and otherwise
identified with the citys growth.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
THE ELLIs-YouNG COMPANY.

This company is large and prosper
Gus one, doing a satifcatory and safe
business in Eastern and Southern
Georgia in naval stores, groceries and
supplies The company is sole agent
for the Sagur ak with Grimes patent
eye Sagur hackers and scrapers.
Blount patent dip. barrel rims and
heads. 1t carries a full line of supplies
used in manufacturing naval stores, as
spirit barrels, both new and second
hand also hoop iron, glue and bat
ting.
This company succeeded Ellis, Young
g. Co., who for 10 years did one of the
largest naval stores businesses in the
country. The company is one OF the
most liberal in Savannah and the pres
ent company. whose principal officers
are Mr.. John r. Young and Mr.. c. S.
Ellis succeeds 10 all the business, and
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
j. ID. WEED & co.

The members of the firm of ]. D.
Weed & Co, are Mr.. J, D. Weed and
Mr.. William Krenson. 1t is a conser
vative firm, but does a gigantic bust
ness. The firm stocks everything in
hardware. 1t provides everything for
agriculturists. 1t carries a complete
line of hoop, bar and sheet iron. Iron
pipe, roofing tin, corrugated roofing
and etc. Also a large assortment of
rubber and leather betting. 1t is agent
for Sycamore Powder Company, and
the only Southern importers of Swed-
ish ochre for roof painting. one coat
ing of which will last twenty years,
while this firm does not guarantee this
paint to last twenty years. it has
knowledge of evidence where it has
lasted twenty years.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
RANDOLPH ARSON & SONS.

Mr.. Arson is successor to the old and
reliable firm of Warren & Arson. At
Mr.. Warren's death in 1894, Mr.. Arson
began the business and has done so
very successfully. This year he admit
ted his sons, benjamin Palmer and
Randolph Keith. to membership of the
firm. They are wide awake young
business men and are thoroughly post
ed in business of the firm. He makes
liberal advances on consignments of
cotton. He devotes his entire time and
attention to cotton and an experience
of twenty years fits him for the best
and most successful work as a cotton
factor and commission merchant.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
j. & 4. n. THOMAS.

These young men came from Macon
to Savannah six years ago and launch
ed out into the jewelry business. They
opened up a nice store on jefferson
street. near Broughton, where they
built up a pretty trade. Two years ago
they moved to Whitaker street, near
State, where they increased their stock.
They are progressive and keep an up
to-date shop. They do repairing-han-
die a nice line Of all kinds OF jewelry.
Mr.. {. n. Thomas has completed a
course in optics. He has fitted up a
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
SAVANNAH LIGHTERAGE co.

This company was established 1884,
with Elton A. Smith, president, Law
renee Kelly vice president, George A.
Cosens, secretary, and George A. Clark,
manager. They do tremendous trans
fer business in cotton and naval stores.
They transport machinery and mer-
chandise anywhere on the river front,
and between Savannah and nearby
PORTS. The company owns thirty one
lighters, six barges and the schooner
Hilda, also the tug Regis. The COM
pany has a plant with capacity of
handling 10000 bales of cotton daily
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
w. ID. sIMKINs & co.

This firm is composed of Mr.. w. D.
Simkins and Mr.. James A. Doyle.
Both stanch business men"of this city.
They are about the largest handlers of
oranges here. 1t is among the largest
in hay. grain, feed. flour. 1t handles
extensively fruits of all kinds and veg
etables. This firm is liberal in it's
dealings and is wonderfully popular
and successful. 1t does an extensive
business and it's trade is growing rap
idly. The season about to close has
been fine one for peaches, and this
firm has handled the best class of
fruit upon the most satisfactory basis
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
G. O. PENToN & SONS.

This firm is an old one and the mem
bers of it know their business. What
Mr.. Penton does not know about a
machine nobody knows. He deals in
all manufactures. He repairs all
makes, sells attachments for all makes
and exchanges, buys and sells all
makes.
His examination of all work is free.
1t will cost you nothing to have him
call and see If your machine requires
anything. He is the only man in the
city who repairs all kinds of ma
chimes
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
f. f. JONES & co.

This firm is composed of ex-
perienced, safe and able men
1t changed style of firm to F. F. Jones
& Co, Jan. 1, 1901. 1t does a large AMI
satisfactory business in naval stores
and cotton. Liberal advances are made
on cotton and naval stores. The firm
has every facility for doing business
and by its prompt and fair transactions
with a good class of patrons, it has
built up large business. All business
entrusted to them gets special atten-
ton They furnish supplies to their
customers
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
SAVANNAH BANK AND TRUST co.

In 1865 the Savannah Bank and Trust
Company was organized as a National
Bank. Afterward it was made a state
bank. 1t has passed successfully
through all seasons of general depres-
sion and to-day is one of the foremost
institutions of the state.
Its president is Mr.. ]. D. Weed, one
of the wealthiest merchants in Savan-
nah. Its cashier is William f. Nc
Cauley. The capital is $3.50, 1000, and the
surplus $4,000. This bank has a pros
porous savings department in which
per cent. interest is allowed, and is
quarterly compounded
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
LEVAN's.

Levan's Cafe and oyster House, Ill
Congress street, west, is regarded as
one of the most up-to-date eating
houses in the state. An experienced
chef prepares the food and it is served
by polite walters. The table d'hote is
"a feature of this establishment. The
restaurant is open to both ladies and
gentlemen. All vegetables and milks,
cream and butter are from Mr.. Lee
vans farm and dairy. five miles out
on the White Bluff road. This is some
thing new in Savannah. All of the
large restaurants in New York have
their own dairies.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
SMITH & * ELY CO., sTEvEpoREs.

Incorporated in 1890. Elton A. Smith,
president; Lawrence Kelly, vice presi-
dent; Sam Ross, secretary and treas
urer. This company does a large bust
ness in discharging coastwise and for
eign vessels, also in loading phosphate
rock. They are also weighers and sam
piers of cargoes.
The old firm of Smith & Kelly has
been in the business since 1872, and
both members of the firm are solid,
substantial men. The company is a
very strong one.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
MCMILLAN BROS.

This firm is composed OF wide-aw
business men. who have made one OF
the largest concerns in the country.
They are the leading still manufac-
turers in the world Their works are
here, in Fayetteville. N. c., and Mo-
bile Ala. They are equipped for the
manufacturing OF turpentine outfits.
and the Mcmillan still is recognized
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05

everywhere as the standard. This firm
is able to furnish extra kettles, caps,
arms. worms, bottoms, patches and
rivets and are ready for any kind of
metal work incident to the turpentine
business. Country orders are received
and get prompt attention.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05

the eyes. and this branch Of their bust
ness is popular. Notwithstanding these
young men have not been in savannah
a great while, they co'ntfol practically
the jewelry trade in their portion of the
city. They are reliable and honest, and
have the confidence of the people.
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
METROPOLITAN CLOTHING CON-
FANNY.

This Is q great. hustling. bustllng,
busy place the Metropolitan. Two
doors from Bull, on Broughton. This
elegant store OF four stories VAS
especially constructed for them NAM
moth show windows, and gorgeous In
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05

greatly increased business of the old
firm. The grocery department is un-
del the management of experienced
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05
KOCH a. SYLVAN.

These we'll known jewelers. are build
ing up an immense trade. They are
both popular, and they handle only the
The Savannah morning news., 1901-09-05

Continued on Page Fifteen
The Delta independent., 1901-08-23

As an instance OF the .euormous
amount Of business done in the region
OF Paonia We will mention the fact that
Porter Brothers of Chicago have ordered
shipped TO their agent here. Mr.. ]. NJ.
Kinsley. G0,oc0 fruit boxes in the knock
down FOR their use in packing fruit
purchased by them. This is besides
two sawmil!s working constantly here
on boxes. but which cannot supply this
trade. The large amount OF money that
Mr.. kinsley will eSpend f,r labor can
be better understood when il is known
that there will be 2C0 loads of boxes in
the knock down to haul up from Delta.
and nothing less than thousand loads
when they are hauled back filed with
fruit. They are also paying a dollar
per hundred for prunes. except the
small French rune, and a dollar and a
halt for pears. The advantage of having
SO reliable u firm as Porter Brothers
represented right on the ground cannot
be overesiimated, as the result is
already seen in the good prices paid
Tor fruit, better than has prevailed for
years. Let us encourage these things.
--Paonia Gazette.
The Delta independent., 1901-08-23

Rev. Carrot, of Denvsr, free
Methodist presiding elder, will hold
quarterly meetings beginning August
18th. in the school house in North
Delta, continuing over Sunday. Every
body cordially invited.
For digestive weakness, nervousness,
pains in the side, hatuIence, dizziness.
wakefulness, headache and other annoy
ing accompanimepts of ofccstiveness, Re--
bine is prompt and unequalled remedy.
Price, 80 cents f. J. Clarke.
The Delta independent., 1901-08-23
DEAss IN DIRT.

The following warranty deeds have
been filed for record with County Re
corder Ferguson since August Il:
Nora l.. johnson 10 Francis \.
Monroe. d acres in sec. :, Up ii
s r 50. " 9Th ? VI. Considera-
ton ..--.'---. --.-----S 4eo
Nora L. johnson to James ID. Mon
roe land in Sec. I. TIP. 10, S. f.
So. " 9th p NJ. Consideration 800
Henry Tubbs TO r. c. Hutchin-
son. land in section II, tp 10, S
Il So. W 9th p NJ. Consideration 100
Henry Tubbs TO J. +. Cole. land
section II. Up 10, 6 r So. W 9th
PM. Consideration ......,... loo
William Mcmillan to Wiley j. Me
MILAN. land in sections 30 and
The Delta independent., 1901-08-23

Piles are not only in. aud of them elves
very painful and annoying. but often
great aggrarate and even cause other
grave and painful affections and should,
therefore not be neglected. TRbler's
Buckeye Pile Ointment is great boon
to sufferers as it will cnre them Price,
80 cents in bottles. Tubes, 10 cents. E.
j. Clarke.
The Delta independent., 1901-08-23

o. 0. Buck. Beirne, Arkansas says: /
was troubled with constipation until
bought DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
Since then have been entirely cured of
my old complaint. l recommend them.
DR.. Fl. K. Braisted.
The Delta independent., 1901-08-23
10. tp 81. NRs, W MPM.
1900

Consideration ..........,. 1,SOO
Joseph d. Pope to S. a. Boyce.
lots % and 50. blk 3, town of
Delta. Consideration ... 700
B. B. Croak aad S. E. Cronk to
David F. jackson and Cora
jackson. land in sec II, tip IS. S
RIO. W 9Th p Il. Considera-
ton Observation-Disclosures. go
Samuel L. Staples TO John b.
Raiekin. land in tips 13 and Ii.
Consideration .............. 1900
John NJ. Hall TO Victor NJ. Harpst
land in section 30, tp IA, S r 81,
w. Consideration ..... 1000
". S. Davis aud A. G. McCann
to Herbert V Calkins. land in
section l., tp Is, S e 90, " 9th
PM. Consideration ...... 400