The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-03

concern, but has already won the con-
fidence Of the people and liberal
patronage The home Office is at
Greensboro, N. c. They announce
that they are ready to tackle any
kind or size of building. The MEM
bers of the firm are J. N. Longest,
E. d. Tessier and e. NJ. Tester. E. NJ.
Tessier had extensive experience in
his profession in New York before
/ coming to Virginia and North Caro-
/ lima.
Municipal Ownership.
Danville owns and operates all its
public utilities with the exception OF
| the street railway. The town bears
/ the distinction OF having been the first
town in the United States to own and
/ operate its own electric street lighting
plant. Danville has been successful
in the operation of these public utili-
ties. 1t has good water. good lights
| the streets are beautifully lighted
good gas. and all these utilities are
furnished the people at a very low
/ cost
Back to War Times.
The Hodnett- vass- Watson company
dates Its beginning back to civil war
/ times. The business has enjoyed a
steady and permanent growth TIN ough
/ this period of almost half a century.
/ The firm deals in builders supplies
general hardware, plumbers and mill
supplies. roofing, etc. The business
occupies two large four-story build
ings on Main street. The officers of
the company are John T. Watson,
4 president: w. p. Hodnett vice-presi-
dent; II. r. Vass. secretary, and w. T.
Adkins, treasurer.
Watson Fitzgerald Corporation.
/ Watson Fitzgerald corporation is
one of the stable factors in DAN
ville's material development. This
concern, established and maintained
by two of the most substantial families
of the section. manufactures brick
concrete. mines sand and contracts
for heavy hauling. They tackle any
thing in their line, and maintain a
reputation for prompt and satisfac-
tory service. The officers are r. b.
Fitzgerald, president; j, T. Watson,
vice president, and r. A Fountain,
secretary.
Credit to Town.
The Hodnett d. Speer company,
jewellers and opticians has an estab-
lishment that is credit to the town
Handling a hne that demands quality
this concern is Jealous OF it's well
earned reputation. The very best liz
..
store and plant is kept abreast of the
times with every modern appliance
and machine for the best In optics and
jewelry. The members Of the firm are
closely identified with the general up
building Of the town and community.
Progressive Young Druggist.
The visitor Is impressed with the
neat up-to- dateness of the establish
ment the moment he steps into the
drug store Of e. Nj. Wallace on Main
street. Everything is fresh and
bright. From the polished spda foun-
tain and toilet goods displays to the
veriest poisons on the prescription
shelves everything looks inviting. The
invalids of Danville are to be con-
graduated on the rare pleasure they
must enjoy in taking their tonics from
so wholesome a place. Mr. Wallace
is o. of the progressive young men
of Danville.
Plant Is Complete.
The Danville Lumber and Manu-
featuring company operates a COM
plete plant from it's saw mills in the
forests to the finished product ready
to go into the building. This is an
old and we'll established concern that
has won its present enviable place in
the business community by progress
sive enterprise. fair dealing and
prompt response to every call. The
officers are: d. A. Overbey. president;
p. F. Conway, vice-president and gen.
erai manager and w. D. Overbey, Sec
rotary and treasurer.
Greatest Store.
"Danville's Greatest Store" is the
slogan used by the Hodnett-Chism
Furniture company. This Is one Of
nlture establishments in this section
of the State. The business was estab-
lished about thirty years ago and has
won an enviable place in the business
community. Square dealing has made
thousands Of friends In Danville and
surrounding country.
Long in Business.
Charles Orchard has built up an
important and substantial trade In
mantels, tiles, crates, interior marble
work and in contracts for concrete
work. Mr.. Orchard has been in the
business here for thirty-six years
and is now one of the necessary Ak
lures of the community.
The Oldest Agency.
James T. Catlin & Son. insurance, Is
the oldest agency in town. The BUSH
ness was established twenty-five years
i ago by James T. Catlin. ST., who 10 still
actively engaged in the business. Ten
OF the best and strongest fre dnsur-
ance companies are represented.
While fire insurance is made q spe-
ciaity the company also handles all
other classes OF insurance. The COM
pany mas handsome quarters on Main
street
Furnishes the Home.
The John w. Terrell Furniture COM
pany occupies one Of the most linz
In the town. 1t has large fioor snace
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