The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-11-01
WHOLESALE.
MINER, READ & GARRETTE.

MINER, READ & GARRETTE.
This is one of the most important whole
sale grocery houses in New England. The
financial talent behind it is of the highest
order, and the standing of the house never
rated so high as now. Its large capital, it's
eqyiable clientage Of customers. Its stock
Of goods, have, without ostentation, stead
lily and surely year by year, elevated, this
grand old house to an exalted position,
which nothing but an unforeseen event could
destroy.
Some valuable information was given by
a member of Congress: Il cannot
bring to mind an enterprise that appeals
more strongly to the most intelligent class
of the community than Miner. Read Il Gar
rette. This house has advanced ideas, has
attained large sales, there being other
houses of established reputation. It has
first class establishment, everything being
modern, and has always believed more in
pure groceries, and the hygenic effect than
in the accumulation of wealth The office
and warehouse is visited by grocers and
experts from other parts of the country,
when remaining day or more In the city
The noteworthy events in the history of
this house are:
''1st-The establishment of the business
in 1856.
''2nd-The removal to the present prem
ises, erected for this house in $780,
''3rd-The admission Of Ralph Miner, and
Samuel Fl. Read, in 1888, and of ]. Il. Gar
rette in 1890.
''4th-~The securing of siding from the
New York, New Haven & Hartford Rail-
road, through which twelve cars can be
loaded or unloaded in q brief space of time.
''5th-The Introduction OF the famous
White Loaf flour In 1882 and the Sphinx
Coffee in 1895. The White Loaf was one
Of the most successful hits ever made In
-four in the State Of Connecticut, the sales.
understand, for 1901 having been over
10000 barrels. The Sphinx Coffee enjoys
to-day an enormous sale.
''Bth--The addition OF the coffee roasting
department in 1889. .D.
.7th~The withdrawal of Mr.. Yale In
,'Sth--'rhe death Of Mr.. Bryan in July.
1900 and the adoption Of the present title
January !, 1901. remember Mr.. Bryan as
member Of the Council and as Alderman.
He was man Of unimpeachable character,
with great natural abilities, and one of the
city fathers. His loss was regretted by
many friends, and was felt keenls by the
business interests Of the city.
'9th-The increase of the business from
$5O0,00o In 1888, to over 81, 100000 In 1901.
making this one of the two largest in sales
in New Haven.
'10th-The addition this year to the prem
Uses Of Nos. 113-115 State Street. thus
greatly increasing the facilities
"11th-The ability manifested in the Sc
lection Of the corps Of assistants, the eight
men on the road possessing qualities that
are worthy of comment, probably being un-
surpassed anywhere.
1T will be seen, by the above, that this
house has manifested n push and enter
prise during the past nineteen years, truly
amazing to competitors, doubling Its sales,
enlarginE its premises, admitting new blood
into the business, and having railroad
facilities immensely advantageous. The
present management, are in everyway suS-
tanning the reputation of the house for old
time honesty, and at the same time, bring
ing to bear the most modern methods. The
| original firm, Stout, Yale & Co., made 1t
an axiom, that they would have no trans
actions In the house, but could withstand
the sunlight Of heaven"
A great capitalist added the following
"0f the present members of the firm | can
not speak too well. either as business men,
or socially. Their aspirations are very
high.
Ralph l.. Miner is model grocer, must
be q leader, could not be a follower. and
has original and most practical ideas, which
have been invariably successful, when
adopted in the business. Such man
would be at the top in any calling or pro-
ner are very similar to, that of Senator
! Plat, Of New York city. He has given
much impulse and standing to the whole
sale grocery business Of New Haven. You
/ CANNOT say tUO MUCH Ol TINS leluGr ana
| wholesale grocer, and he is great one.
| He has never been in any sense narrow
minded. / emphatically assert, that Mr.
| Miner is one of the ablest men In whole
| sale grocery In this country. He is so sin.
cere, that he secures the confidence of the
trade, everything always being as repre-
scented. Successful merchants have OBJ
| tanned their knowledge of grocery through
| him, and were thus enabled to start for
! themselves and score success. He has al
hn1t ft1 fha nf ba
sidering 1t as one of the greatest bulwarks
against fraud, robbery, or crime, believing
| that the thorough ventilation Of q subject
! gives 1t. Its proper level. The degree OF
| of 50 is owing to his belief in outdoor ex
ercise, and his love of travel, having twice
visited Europe and also important parts OF
| the United States
If did not, in conclusion, refer to Mr.
Miner as Il great expert In teas, and cofees
| | should be deserving censure. He has had
long experience and ranks as one of the
| best judges Of teas In this country, posi-
lively, with no superior. 1t is very ques
tionable. If any of the Miacing Lane Tea
magnates of London have more thorough
! knowledge Of all the intricacies, and nice
distinctions in judging of the fragrant leaf
than Is possessed by Mr.. Miner. His treat
ment Of the various consignments, with his
delicately adjusted apparatus, proving him
to be In all respects thorough expert and
|
great hit, and the White Loaf -four has
become household word. l must also
express my opinion as TO MIR. Miner from
financial standpoint. He Is deservcdly
the credit man of the company, the losses
during the past nineteen years having beer
practically mil In such great cities Is
New York. or Chicago, Mr. Mlner woul4
probably have been the head Of the great
est grocery enterprise in this country.
"'He was born on q farm in Connection
i'll 1914. When seventeen, he engaged as
clerk with the Cornwall Bridge iron Co.
in the. general store, where he got {
rudementary knowledge of business, the In
formation secured at a general store bens
quite varied. Marshall Field, one of Tho
wealthiest men in the United States
secured his first knowledge Of business il
a Vermont country store. Mr. Miner en-
listed in 1862 in the 18th Connecticut ant
was honorahly mustered out in 1868, from
the End Heavy artillery, he suffering fron
i'll health. In 1866, he engaged with thu
well-known dry goods house of New Haven
r. +. Merwin & Co.. and three years aftel
with tho enterprise now under consitlera