The Delta independent., 1909-12-31
So Say Business Men When Inter-
viewed by Independent
Reporters.
Conditions Of Trade Not Only Satisfactory, But
Liberal Gains Over Former Years.
Prospects for Future
Very Bright.

and dollars is bad. l have done be-
tween $4,000 and $500 worth of
business this year.
F. C. Helt: my business has shown
healthy increase throughout the year
and my holiday trade has been forty
per cent better than last year.
James Arthur: Even with the high
prices of flour have done well with my
bakery this year. and, as for business.
l cannot complain, as 1 have had all
could do. ="
A. E. Penley: 81 put up a new
building and started to build up bust
ness in October. and in the remarkably
short period of three months have
gained a good trade and am on paying
basis. with gradual increase.
Crabill's Feed Store: I'VE have done
a thousand dollars month more busi-
ness than last year, largely due to coal
trade, but we feel a gradual increase in
general trade"
Smith & Riley: I'VE think we have
done one-third more business this year
than last"
H. X. Correll: II cannot make an
exact statement, as have added the
undertaking business since last year.
However. l have had gradual increase
in the furniture department alone"
Howe Furniture Co.: The furniture
department Of this store has changed
hands since last year, so cannot make
an exact statement regarding increase,
but the business is first-class.
Porter Obert Hardware Co.: 1--WE
have just finished the greatest year in
the history of our business and indica-
tions point to a still better one for 1910
This year shows marked increase over
any previous year.
Delta Steam Laundry: H. W. Pratt,
of the Delta Steam Laundry, states
that the bu siness of his laundry has in
creased fully twenty-five per cent over
last year and since his removal to the
laundry's new quarters and the add-
ton of equipment, the business shows
an increase of fully fifty per cent.
John Kurz: More people and more
business seem to come with every
week. Our business has increased one
third over last year.
Joe Pregent: MY tailoring business
has increased to such an extent during
the year that at times have been un-
able to get out all the orders offered"
A. L. Gosch: THE year has been
very satisfactory one and though there
has grown more competition in my
line. have no complaint to make on
the years business.
Along other lines of business much
the same can be said. The banks have
issued their sworn statements and the
same have been published, showing i'm
mense increase in deposits. The hotels,
restaurants, livery and other lines have
had their hands full in supplying de
mand. The lumber yards, while enjoy
ing good average business, have per-
haps fallen little below last year. be-
cause of the building boom which ex-
tended through 1908. The Delta post
office broke all former records and its
business of over $4,000 entities the
city to free delivery of mails. The
real estate firms have met with varying
success, as is always the case where
considerable number of firms and in
dividusl dealers divide up the field. The
business Of some firms has been heavy,
while others have done less. though
we feel sure the average has been
satisfactory.
And 30 the year 1909 goes down to
history as one Of the most prosperous
Delta has ever enjoyed.
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