The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-13

in this section OF Virginia and North
Carolina Is the best in quality for the
fine products of this mill that is found
In the world. 1t is famous for its
weight strength and fibre. The plant
has been doubled twice during the
past four years and the demand for
its products is steadily increasing.
This concern is one of the largest
whipstock manufacturers in the
country. The officers of the company
are: N. s. Goode, president; T. G.
Burch, vice president and e. G. Penn.
secretary and treasurer. The products
of the mill are sold from coast to
coast and in foreign countries. The
goods have a reputation second to
none for quality and workmanship.
Martinsville Grocery.
The Martinsyille Grocery company
/ Is a wholesale concern that is pointed
to with pride by the progressive citi-
zens Of the town and community. The
I house has built up a trade and a
reputation for equitable dealing that
! is deserving of the highest esteem and
confidence. r. @. Burch. mayor of the
/ town, is president of the company. J.
| w Jones is vice president and /. NJ.
| Groves is secretary and treasurer.
These, together with w. 0. Minter.
constitute the board Of directors. All
are substantial and public-spirited
tlliZtHS ol ttlft lidf-
cling men are kept on the road who
cover a large territory in Virginia and
North Carolina.
Essentials and Luxuries.
| II. B. Hundley has business that
combines In a happy manner some of
the great essentials as well as the
Injuries of life. He operates first
class livery and sale stable and deals
in hardware, including all lines. He
makes a speciality Of high class farm
ing implements. reapers. mowers,
binders and high class buggies and
harness. Mr.. Hundley was establish
ed in this business in 1882 and has
built up a trade extending over this
and adjoining counties. Fair dealing
and guaranteed qualities have done
the work. Mr.. Hundley is one of the
/ most public spirited citizens of Mar
tinsyille.
Mayor Burch an Active Man.
During his hours of relaxation from
official duties Mayor r. b. Burch han
dies insurance-fire. life, health, acct
dent and steam boiler. He represents
some Of the best companies in these
various lines and would not have to
work hard to do business. However,
he is a hard worker and none of his
interests Is neglected. He also repre-
SCENTS the American Bonding company.
and If you insist. will buy or sell your
real estate on commission.
American Furniture Company.
The American Furniture company
Is now in its seventh year. Has a
large modern brick plant. automatic
cally sprinkled, and turning out about
$1,000 worth of finished stock per
day. Their goods go to New England.
Pacific coast Canada and throughout
the West. The cimpany is meeting
with success and Is now doing about
twice the business that it ever ex-
pected to do when it was started the
year OF the panic. AS matter of in
terest. the vice president, Mr.. c. B.
Keesee, is now in Europe on tour
with his wife. The officers OF the
company are: A. ID. Witten, president;
c. II. keesee, vice president; s. $.
stephens, secretary and treasurer; w.
j. Beard. superintendent These gem
tlemen, together with several other
prominent business men of Martins