The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1905-04-07
THE MILLER FERTILIZER COMPANY.

There is not successful farmer in Hartford
county who does not use fertilizer of some
kind, yet very few are acquainted with the
practical methods of putting together certain
chemical combinations which permanently
enrich their soil and increase their crop many
fold. There are no secrets about first class
fertilizer factory. The owners are always
glad to have visits from intelligent persons,
and do not hesitate to acquaint those inter
estcd with every detail regarding tie COM
pounding of the different formulas.
The Miller Fertilizer Company is almost
Hartford enterprise. 1t has in it considerable
Hartford capital. and its gradual growth
from modest beginning has been most faith
fully nurtured by its executive, Mr.. Thomas
H. Roberts, a former Hartford man. He is
now regarded as one of the prominent bust
ness men of Baltimore, About two years ago
the executive requirements became somewhat
widened, and the personality of Mr.. Joseph
B. Hanway, one of Harrords foremost bust
ness men, has done much to help the broaden
ing out process that recent business require
ments have made necessary. Mr.. Hanway
now gives the business much of his time and
attention, and it is needless to say that his
effort has added to the strength of the execu-
tive forces. Another Hartford man in the
board of directors is Police Commissioner J.
Harry Preston, a native of this county. Be
sides being a LAWYER, Mr.. Preston is a first
class business man, and has connection
with number ofthe large enterprises of Balti-
more city. The other members of the board
are Messrs. Standiford and c. w. Halter.
The office of this firm is now located in the
Sexton building on South Gay street. They oc-
cupy a handsome suite of rooms, fitted up
with every modern convenience. The volume
of business dc ne at this place is tremendous.
and the office forces have every necessary
facility. The details of the work are looked
after by MIR. Charles w. Halter, Jr., secretary
and treasurer of the corporation.
The factory works are located at Canton.
right on the river front, with deep water
facilities. The bare land, 800 by 600 feet,
cost S67 900. Workmen at present en-
gagged in finishing the immense building that
will be necessary in order to house the in
creasing business. At the present time, there
are two structures which represent an i'm
mense floor space. This space Is being con
stantly added to, and by fall almost the en-
tire land will be covered with buildings. The
factory is three stories in height and fitted
up with the latest modern machinery.
Power is furnished by $50 power engine
and boiler, which, however, will soon be iu-
creased so as to drive the necessary M achinery.
1t is an interesting sight to watch the raw
product coming from nearly all parts of the
world and allotted to it's particular place In
the different departments, there to be machir-
| ated into the finished ingredient necessary to
give the proper ratio to the fertilizer
The Miller Fertilizer Company sells its
| goods in almost every part of the country,
and local requirements make necessary q
special formula for almost every section.
These formulas are carefully prepared from
experience tables, and then pass to the chem
| lists hands to he reduced to the practical
ratios. The mixing is very careful work and
each amount must be in exact proportion
with every other ingredient. 1t is interesting
to watch the required weighings and careful
calculations that are necessary every time
| the brand is changed. These changes are
| likely to occur several times daily. and the
necessity for careful handling is more appar.
ent when it is remembered that the analysis
| of every bag must agree with the printed
formula on the outside. Mr.. Frank Miller Is
in charge of this exacting department. In a