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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
c. c. Smoot & Sons Co.

This firm was established in 1920 by
the grandfather of the members OF the
present managers. The founder was
succeeded by his sons, ]. B. and c. C.
under the title of c. c. Smoot Sons.
In 1894 a corporation was formed bear
ing the above title and the business
enlarged by the establishment OF tan
neries at outside points to meet the
demands of the trade. The home
office and warehouse are at the corner
of Washington and Wolfe streets and
cover a large portion of a square. The
output is high grade betting and sole
leather. The officers, VIM. b. Smoot,
president; ]. c. Smoot, treasurer. and
Robt. s. Jones. secretary, are identified
with every movement looking to the
upbuilding of Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Park Agnew.

John p. Agnew came to Alexandria
in 1859 from Maryland. His son,
Park. was then a small boy. In 1872
the son was a partner with the father
i'm the mercantile and coal business.
In 1889 the son resigned from the City
Council to become Postmaster. Pre-
viously he had been the Republican
candidate for Congress, and carried the
city by a large majority. and had a
larger vote in the district than has ever
before or since been given to Repub-
lican. To enumerate the various in
terests with which he is connected In
Alexandria and Washington would be
10 call of long list. including brick,
coal. railway, building. real estate and
manufacturing companies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
j. Y. Williams.

This gentleman is in the cake and
cracker trade. and handles the Hav-
enner make of goods exclusively and
enjoys a large trade in the three States
Of Virginia, West Virginia and Mary
land. Mr.. Williams is a member Of
the City Council, and of the Chamber
Of Commerce. He takes much inter-
est in the Travelling Mems Association,
is president of the local post and a
director of the State association. His
store on Cameron street contains q rno
stock Of the Havenner goods
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Mutual Ice Company.

This concern on Cameron and Union
streets manufactures plate and can Ice
and deals in Kennebec River ice, and
Mico drinking water. The factory has
a capacity of 80 tons a day, while the
storage houses have a capacity Of 5000
tons. The present company was or
ganized in 1900. but the business has
been carried on for so years. The
wharf fronts 100 feet on the river
The officers are w. M. Reardon, presl-
dent: II. Hammond, treasurer, and w
NJ. Reardon, Jr., secretary. 1t has al
WAYS been a rule of the company never
to increase prices during seasons OF
scarcity. A force of 80 to so men, de-
pending upon season, Is employed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical
COMPANY.


Nature SUPPLIES plant life with sum-
cient food where undisturbed in her
processes and when there is no har-
vest. These processes include the
growth, maturity and decay OF the
plant where its natural food exists, thus
returning to the soil what the matured
plant has attracted from air and earth.
Man cultivates generally without re-
gard to the nature OF the soil, and In
his harvest year after year robs ma
lures source OF plant food, and so inn
poverishes his land. Hence, no matter
how rich in food elements the soil may
have been originally. it becomes ex-
hausted and sterile. artificial food must
be furnished II, and this is what the
Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical
Company is splendldly equipped to pro-
iuce and supply.
The business was established by the
present company I'm 1889. in a modest
way. but now viewed from boats on
the Potomac the buildings needed to
carry on the extensive operations have
the appearance OF village OF itself.
and the company has become one Of
the most thoroughly organized and
equipped in the country. The prod
ucis. true to formula, are shipped by
boat and car to points from New Eng
land TO Texas This fact alone is sufi1-
Gent proof of the excellence Of the
articles produced. or else there would
not be such a widespread demand for
them
The materials used in the manu-
facture of fertilizers come from vari-
Gus States and countries: Phosphates
from Florida and South Carolina; py-
rites from Virginia; raw bone, dried
blood and tankage from Western pack
Ing houses; potash. nitrate Of soda and
sulphur from South America and Eu-
rope. This wide call Is because the
best material is used. The company
own wharves are ample to dock a half
dozen ships, while its own trackage Is
sufficient to hold a train or two OF
cars. The building containing sui
phuric acid chambers IS one OF the i'm
posing structures on the river front.
A large force OF men is employed about
the plant and the monthly pay roll Is
handsome one.
The president Of the company. John
p. Robinson, and the secretary, George
s. French, are both Virginians, and
nave held their places from the start
One is naturally impressed with the fact
in passing through their spacious and
complex plant that the men who have
made this undertaking possible and
those who operate II, are masters of the
situation. and in this vast embodiment
Of capital and enterprise they have
overlooked nothing that would inure
to its success. The members OF this
company are also identified with other
Interests Of Alexandria and are ever at
the front in anything tending to the
upbuilding Of the city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Myers Brothers.

Robert L. and j. Frank Myers came
to Alexandria in 1890. from the old
home farm in Loudoun county, and
engaged in the livery business. In
connection Herewith they added a
blacksmith and repair shop, which
since has grown into an important vehi-
Gle manufacturing plant. They make
specially of delivery wagons, and have
supplied many Of the leading stores In
Washington with these accessions to
modern business methods. Quite q
force of men is kept at work. A visit
to their establishment will surprise
most Alexandrians at the extent OF
this plant built up quietly but on
merit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
VI. Ruben & Sons.

This furniture house, corner of King
and St. Asaph streets. was founded 81
years ago, and its interests are now
under the care Of Mr.. Leopold Ruben,
but it was established by his father,
who came here in 1862, and until he
went into business for himself was
with the Bladder tin and stove store.
The present business occupies four
hoors and basement, filled with furni-
ture, carpets, mating. etc. Customers
will find Mr.. Ruben a pleasant man to
deal with and he can show them fine
stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
~. =. HarDcr.

Mr.. Harper has been in the whole
sale grocery trade for 40 years, but
up TO 1889, when he began on hi.
own account, he was with A. ]. Elem
ing. He Is native or Alexandria
He deals exclusively in groceries, and
has no side issues. His stock fills 10
floors, 24x9O feet. He makes a specially
Of high grade roasted coffees. the Roy
al Gem Brand. and two noted grades
Of flour, Table Luxury" made from
winter wheat, and "Creosota," of spring
wheat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
II. III. Hancock.

This gentleman made his entry in
business on his own account in Alex
andria on Nov. Is, 1907, at 12S King
street. He is no stranger to this city,
to which he came in 1867, when eight
years old, with his father, who was a
marine engineer. The subject of our
sketch began life as a tobacco stripper
but after couple Of years entered the
Office Of the flour inspector. in which
ne had a place for over 80 years, g
large part of the time as deputy. He
is now in the general commission bust
ness. and sOlicits consignments of farm
products
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Bryant Fertilizer Co.

The Bryant name has long been as
ISOLATED with the fertilizer business
The present company is the outgrowtf
OF the business established in 1866 by
Herbert Bryant. VIM. Bryant is presi'
dent and treasurer of the present firm
and F. II. Hough is secretary. Theil
factory occupies large quarters on the
water front at the foot of Duke street
Recently a vessel containing 1910 ton.
Of bones from the Argentine Republic
arrived at the company's wharf Th'
materials used in making the Bryan
fertilizer come from all parts Of tn,
world, and the manufactured produc
goes to all of the States Of the Atlantic
and Gulf Coast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
AIcxandrlo EIectrIc Ldgbt Co.

This company was organized in 1906.
and bought the old city plant, and prac-
tically rebuilt it. 1t now supplies the
city with So arc lights, besides light
ing over 500 stores and residences, and
furnishing power to quite a number OF
industries. The manager, A. ]. OAR
rah. says the plant has capacity fol
supplying power ana light to a good
many more establishments. He would
like to correspond with parties who
may be on the lookout for locations fol
small Industries for which this city
offers such fine inducements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Hellmuth Bros.

This firm. VIM. II. and Chas. i.
Hellmuth. have been in the green gro
Gerry trade for 2S years. They have
two places, a store on the corner OF
King and Columbus streets, and a
stand. No. 20. in the city market house
The brothers take an active part in
the public life of the city. the first
named now serving as member Of the
City Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
l.. sbun,an & Son.

This popular confectionery and bak-
cry was established in 1888. and for
is years was located in the Marshall
House. -Four years ago the business
was removed to the present commodl-
Gus quarters, 514-516 King street. The
son, l.. e, has been a member OF the
firm for five years. A specially Is
made Of fine pastry and ice cream, OF
which large quantities are wholesaled
Their fruit cakes, too. are In large de-
mand, and about the Christmas holi-
days are shipped by express to all parts
of the country. An attractive display
Is made Of bakery goods and candies
and dairy lunch is served in the rear
part OF the store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Il. Il. burroughs. Son g. Co.

The business of this firm began as
grocery in 1870. but each year since
additions TO the range of trade have
been made, until now it includes the
Mt Vernon Mills, engaged in the man
ufacture of corn meal and feed, besides
the firm WHOLESALERS grain, hay, and
mill feed. including dried beet pulp,
cotton seed meal, gluten feed, etc. The
firm is now composed OF the founder
and his son, George T., and son-in-
law. Geo. T. Cation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Henry Raader Il Sons.

This firm has been in existence for
over 40 years, the senior member still
active in business affairs. as also In
the work Of the Chamber Of Commerce
Mr.. Bladder has been a member Of the
city Council for several years. His asso-
ciates are two sons Harry and William
They deal in stoves, tin and sheet iron
ware and house furnishing goods, ex-
tensive enough to ell stores on King
street extending from 211 to PIT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
The LAWRENCE Mill Co.

Peter Lawrence came to Alexandria
10 years ago from Hagerstown, Md,
where he was engaged in the milling
trade. His mill is the only one In
Alexandria engaged in the manufacture
Of -four, the mills capacity being 125
barrels a day. besides 400 bushels OF
corn meal. His special brand of fioui
is "Our Pride" He makes severa
brands for different wholesale houses
besides he enjoys a large demand fol
flour from Washington bakeries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Antique Furniture.

II. L. Strider, a native Of Alexandria.
and a nephew Of Hugh Latham. for
several terms mayor of the city. and
for whom Mr.. Strider was named, Is
engaged In the second hand goods trade.
his principal stock being found I'm the
City Hotel building. He makes a
specially OF antiques, and the inspection
of visitors and buyers is invited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
u Pullman a Co.

The business of this firm was estab-
lished at its present stand, S25 Duke
street, IS years ago. The father, whose
name leads in the firm, was long a
farmer in Fairfax county. on the we'll
known Cameron" farm. Charles o..
the son, is the present manager Of the
business. The store is one of the neat
and complete ones OF the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Mrs O. Il Rrndlcr

Mrs. Bradley has been in the MILL
merry trade in Alexandria for 33 years
she is a native of this city. and under
stands the needs Of ladies and misses
in the line of millinery and underwear
She not only enjoys a large home trade
but has many customers from wash
ingtOn and surrounding country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
George ii. RobInson's Sons.

This concern. at 1873 King street.
deals in building material. plaster, lime,
cement, etc. The head OF the house.
Thomas w. Robinson. is city treas
urer; and the present business was es-
tablished over 40 years ago. Before
the war. the founder Of the business
was a wholesale grocer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
JoSeDh &. Cafes.

Mr.. Gates is native of Washington.
where he learned the plumbers trade.
He came to Alexandria 10 years ago,
and later opened his present establish
ment at III S. Pitt street. with facili-
gas fitting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Farm Implements and Fertilizers.

Edward Walton established himself
in the farm implement and fertilizer
trade. III King street, in 1890. He is
a native of Fairfield. near Mt. YER
non His fathers farm was a
part Of the George Washington estate.
Mr.. Walton carries a full line of goods
in his line, and desires correspondence
with persons i'll need OF tools or fer
tilizers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Garrett & Monroe

This firm, engaged in the wholesale
grocer trade, All Cameron street, sue
ceeded the firm of Kelly & Carr. in
1889. Robert L. Garrett, the senior
member, is a native of Loudoun coun-
ty while Robert l.. Monroe. the junior.
is a native of this city, and is a mem
Der of the present city council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Armour & Co.

The interests of this great concern
are handled in Alexandria, by w. C..
Davis. a native of Loudoun county. but
for six years here, distributing Western
meat products. Like the firm he repre-
sents he is a business man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
W y WoolIs & Son.

This firm, father and son, are in the
grocery trade and have two stores. the
home store on Wolfe street. the branch
on Queen. The father succeeded to
the business of his father In 1870, and
the son VIM. is now the third gen
Grafton in business at the old stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Lindsey & Co.

This firm, of which ]. NJ. Willis is
manager, is one of the old and well
known wholesale grocery concerns OF
Alexandria. The store is at 100-106
King street. Mr.. Willis. a native of
Fauquier county, has been in charge
for five wears.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
Mpil Bros

This firm. b. We'll and W. Jaffa be-
gan business Il years ago, and their
store. COS King street. isl the largest
exclusive meat market in the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-05-20
John Ahern & Co.

This firm, in the Wholesale grocery
trade, established in 1856. is now man
aged by NJ. A. and J. p, sons of the
founder Of the house.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-12
Summer breeze does not compare
to the cooling effect OF Imon Brew.
3:99:1m

For sale-A new two-seated sur
rey. Apply to F. Silbernagle. Old
phone No. 697. 4:7:6t
The marvellous Ellises at the
Theatorium all week. Two minds
that think as one"
For rent-New 4-room cottage,
4l9 West Eighth avenue. In the heart
OF the residence district and conven-
lent to schools and churches. Rent
1920 per month. Geo. b. Moore, 51o
West Second avenue. 4 IA CT
WANTED-Side line trav ling
statesmen can make $50 to $50 per
week handling our latest production
of Advertising Fans. Liberal terms,
Samples Free. Apply at once,
United States Calendar Co., Cincin-
natl, Ohio.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-12
invited 70 attend.
Trinity Sunday School.
Everybody drinks ImOn Brew and
all fountains sell it. 1929 lin
FOR RENT By n. I. ROBERTS 4
SON

Two-story dwelling, 627 East Sec
ond avenue, rooms, fine location for
boarding house. city water, $50 per
month.
Dwelling 625 East Third avenue,
city water, rooms, SIS per month.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-12
CARPENTERS UNION
MAKES STATEMENT


In answer TO the Pine Bluff Daily
Graphic REGARDING the Carpenters
strike:
The statement made in that issue:
Men who weld the hammer walked
out yesterday and refused to return
to work unless their demands are
met The following written state
mpnt presented to the stewart on Pub
ne f'lSh Schooi i'''"ol'2 lhl' A. NJ ~
.G:5G but Foreman Reed reads as fol-
lows in detail.
April Sth. 1905.
The above is untrue. Here is the
truth:
We the Builders Exchange Of the
city Of Pine Bluff. Ark. in assembly
do instruct all members Of Ibis Asso-
citation chat, whereas, The Brother
he'd OF Carpenters anj JGiHers have
declared some members Of This eX-
change unfair and are hi working
and will no. Treat With lhis body.
Therefore, be il resolved, thai We close
all work Thursday April 9th, 1905,
and if said Union does not agree to
treat with this exchange that We de-
clare open shops, and that secretary
so notify them and that the board Of
trustees of exchange is empowered to
sign contract for one year with said
Of
cents per hour. The above to take
effect Friday noon. ADriI 10, 1908.
f. T., ROYCE.
Secretary of Exchange.
The above written statement shows
that The Carpanters have nor called .
strike nor have they AT any time BUT
The Contractors have caused this
4trike so1e]v Tins breaking their writ
frn aareemept with His local
The =frntb ia,i as If bagDpned is:
that All he contraqtors stoned am
aarna,nea+ +a nsn nann other than
l,nion carnnnfars fer tha wear Of 1908
dated jan. ] 1905. VIZ:
Monk & RitcheE by NJ: Hays & Rob
erJs. by II. K. w BOyt, w S. Helton,
Wilson, tendsicils by w; r. G. Miller.
Lane < Mitchell, J. W. Dutton. Dun
nugtOu < Royce. b. Atkinson, Prath-
er Construction CO. by p; VI. VI. Red
mond < BE.
Also on JuH. 18th. 1908, nine of the
thirteen contractors signed the fol-
lowing advise
Pine Bluff, Ark. IAN Il. 1905
TO the contractors OF Pine Bluff,
+ .Ark.,-Because OF the Incompetence
Of the so-caIled Carpenters Journey
men al Pine Bluff, We the contractors
I believe that Mimi. scale of 40 hrs.
would be advisable. thus inducing
skilled workmen to locate in our city,
and to induce those already here, and
not competent to use their best en-
! erSies 10 become so. We the under
signed recommend Local Union No..
SO to do this to take effect April 1t.
! 1905 viz:
w \. Pratber Construction Cc>. by
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-12


y "ora 10 sae wise Is g'HotA Il
use success noof ''-'l
See the mind readers at the ne
atoriUm for 10 cents.
-1temembrr the e"Si&o0 iuthI=
ture sale for 10 days. ::56t
simon Brew Tor you ut every s"nn-
tain i'll town.
--t'or Rent-Four or i've tuEn4Si-a
ICONS. Apply 2O2 w. Filth ave. 4
Marvellous Ellises attic Iheatof=
ium all week commeGcia5 Apfi IL
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-12
No fountain is complete with drinks
without ImOn'S Brew.

Success is made right, sells right
cooks right and eats right Try it.
3-l5-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-12

Just like mother useu to make:
When she would chance to bake
With Success flour. 3-l5-tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-12
Trinit! Episcopal Church.
Palm Sunday

Palm SUNDAY
April l.. 1908.
Special morning service With ad-
dress. l. O'Clock.
Subject The Great Question.
Offertory-Palms- Selected
Immediately after the service seals
Will be assigned as per notice.
Even Song With sermon at 10,
Subject: BY Request Holy
Catholic Church or What We Mean
When We Say We Believe in the Hoy
Catholic Church.
Trinity choir will render specia.
music for this occasion. You are cor
daily invited to attend.
Trinity Sunday School.
The children of Trinity Parish and
the scholars of Trinity Sunday School
are requested TO be present Sunday
morning at $3.50 o'clock for the pur-
pose of rehearsing the children'S cho-
raj service to be given Easter after
noon at 3 O'clock This viii be the
lasl session of Trinity Sunday School
until after Easter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-12

Uneeda biscuit made from Sue
cess -four.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-12
@ Q o q 4, - 4. % . g y . y

. w. Boyce oeSotea MS tl;sfs -
9@rtc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-12

InYig0rating, pleasant and taste
Brew. 500 :1n
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-12
ATKINSON GROCER 60.


LOCAL 40 97tiGRL@iGe
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-08

them TO order, 50 II seems. and A.
ways has new assortment OF
schemes and fancies every time II APP
pears that he Is in imminent danger
Of becoming rusty in the eyes and the
hearts Of his delhded followers. For
tunate, indeed. II. Is that Mr.. Bryan
has the happy faculty OF passing from
dream to dream without having the
fantasies permanently continued for
In such case he would be the victim
Of series Of nightmares horrible III
the extreme. His glorious, glittering
vision OF the silver dollar, or his gov
ernmeat ownership phantasm. or his
numerous other Imaginative extrava-
ganzas would doubtless make him 50
uncomfortable that he would envy the
comparative ease of the WEIGH rarebit
fiend in the comic supplements. But
aside from the building OF these-high-
ly colored air castles. what in the last
fifteen years has Mr.. Bryan done to
uplift and save his people, or what
has he done to strengthen the Demo
cratic party and its principles?
In sharp contrast with this dream.
Ter OF dreams. this creator of pleasalt
fairy lands, stands the record Of his
opponent, Judge William Howard
Taft, whose work in the interest Of
his people, his country, his govern.
ment and in the Interest of the un.
fortunstes In other lands is almost
incalculable. He brought order out
of chaos in Cuba and in the Philip.
pines. He has been the counselor Of
presidents, has helped to frame all Of
our most progressive lave of recent
years. and as Senator Beveridge
pointed out, he is not only competent
experienced, well trained, but seems
to be man prepared by Providence
to be the leader of the chosen people
The presidency OF the United
States is too important a position to
be turned over to a mere dreamer
and merely to satisfy a dream. The
position calls for doer, man o,
genuine executive ability combined
with wisdom and Judgment and ex
perience. Shall We turn the White
House into fairy castle, or shall We
employ a man to stay there and rur
this government for us?
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-09-08
REPUBLICAN TICKET
Election November ., 1908.
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.

For Congress
WILLIAM P. HUBBARD
Ohio County.