Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-16
OCCUPIES A HIGH NICHE
SKETCH OF THE E. MORRISON Pa
PER COMPANY.
Its Success Due Largely to the Energy
Of Manager John L.
Prosise.

The Z. Morrison Paper Company has for
many years occupied a high position among
the leading, standard business concerns Of
this city. Its fame long ceased to be mere
~ iocai. Throughout Virginia Maryland
ana adjoining states it's goods as well
known and in as great demand as at home.
me business was established in 1853 by
4. morrison At that time straw paper
was the only Kind made, and bags were
made by hand. Mr.. Morrison used to sell
bags IN packages on the street, and through
energy and progressiveness laid the founda-
ton for lucrative business. When tho
business was established linen paper was
unknown. and such fine products of mod
ern paper as calendered paper. bond paper,
magazine paper or paper OF every mag
Unable shade of color would have been con-
sidered nothing short OF miraculous.
The business was begun at sos d street,
where for years it received the patronage
or leading business men. In 1891 the bust
ness was incorporated and came under the
direction of Mr.. John L. Prosise. Mr.. Pro-
sise was born in this city and learned the
business under Il. Morrison, with whom he
began In 1881 With Mr. Morrison he occu-
] pied every position from clerk to manager.
Under the management OF Mr.. Prosise the
=. Morrison Paper Company's business
grew to such an extent 1t was moved to its
present quarters, 1909 Pennsylvania ave.
nue. The company now has two ware
houses, one on 10th street and another on
d street. It Is now building q handsome
warehouse and stock rooms. which will oc-
cupy 425. 427 and 429 18th street northwest,
which will be ready for occupancy about
February l.
Under the energetic and progressive d.
rection Of Mr.. Prosise the company has be-
come one Of the leading paper houses in
this part OF the country. He is thoroughly
acquainted with every detail of the BUSH
ness and has gained a reputation for tho
establishment that makes its goods synom-
ymous with excellence. Only the standard
grades Of paper are handled, and the price
q moderate. though no disposition is shown
| to carry anything in stock that has not
quality to back II up despite the price
| asked The company is the only house in
the country handling a variety. Usually
Irvine is sold by Irvine houses. stationery
by stationery houses. etc. but this conf
pany carries everything needed by the
merchant newspaper, printer. bookbinder,
stationer or letter writer. The stock car
ried is very large and covers everything
imaginable in the stationery line.
All the leading brands of inks as well as
rubber bands. biotters. fine writing and
bond paper, book covers, pens, pencils,
sponges. books, card systems, Irvine. bags,
wrapping paper, leather for books. envel-
opes, cards and Office desk furnishings. All
these and more are but fraction o. the
goods carried in stock.
The company has travelling statesmen COW
ering Virginia Maryland and adjoining
states. 1t supplies all the paper used by
several out-of-town newspapers and from
time to time fills government contracts
The company has the latest improved
paper and card cutting machines with
which 1t can furnish its customers on
short notice any sized card paper.
Mr. Prosise has devoted years to the
mastering Of the business. and through his
indomitable energy. progressive spirit and
modern methods Of conducting business the
company has arisen to a high position In
the commercial world. He takes personal
and active interest in the business and Is
as anxious to attend to the needs of a GUS
toner as he Is to look after the intricate
affairs Of the ONCE. He looks after every
detail OF the companys business from cell
lar to office and his engaging personality
has impressed itself upon the personnel OF
the establishment, insuring pleasant rela-
lions between tho customer and the COM
pany.
He studies the needs of his patrons close
ly and endeayors at all times to keep them
satisfied and friendly. He Is one OF the
most popular and progressive Of WASH
ington's business men, and the present en-
viable condition of the company's business
is due to his wel-directed efforts and his
seyer-failirg disposition 10 please.