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

Vile, constitute the board OF directors.
Confecttons and Delicacfes.
| Stephen Brothers have just opened
| new place that y a delight to the
people OF Martinsvfile and a distinct
credit to the town. 1t IL q parlor for
| the dispensing Of confections, cooling
drinks and other fancy deiicacies that
please the eye and delight the taste.
They have just installed large new
and very attractive soda fountain, ana
the place will be a most popular rem
devious for the young and old or the
town. The place is handsomely fur
nished and exceptional taste Is dis
played in the arrangement and deco
rations A palm grove with music
are among the attractions. NO pains
or expense are spared to make this
the most restful and inviting corner
in Martfnsville. Special tables are
always reserved for ladies and chill
dren. The public Is cordially invited
to make. the idle Hour" Its home
during the hot days and evenings
The proprietors are p. J. stephens
and II. l. Stephens, Jr. The boys are
being coached in the business by their
father, e. l. Stephens. one OF the most
active and prominent citizens. The
latter is proprietor of the stephens
hotel and also the Globe theater.
First National Bank.
he 4NalioHal bGblih N'AesA
tinsville is an old and wei estab-
lished institution. enjoying the entire
confidence Of the people. Its total
resources are over $500, 600. Its last
report shows surplus and undivided
profit Of $27,500. 1t is the desig-
mated depository of the United States.
the county Of Henry and the town OF
Martinsviile~ The officers are; u. L.
Williamson, president: II. c. lester.
n r q Greer. cash.
Ter. In addition to these, the board OF
directors includes J. M. Shackleford
and ]. II. Spencer. The bank mas de-
posts OF more than $4,000. RMS
bank solicits the patronage OF the
public and pays per cent on de-
posits.
Morris & Marshall.
Morris e. Marshall have undertaken
the task Of clothing the families or
Martinsville and surrounding country
So far they have done their part well
and satisfactorily. They sell every
thing that Is worn by men, women
and children The stock Is carefully
selected, bought at the most studied
advantage, and the customer is given
the full benefit Of every saving and
the best trade judgment In the seiec-
ton of quality. Full lines of clothing.
gents furnishings, womens dress
goods, trunks. hand bags, suit cases.
hats. shoes. notions are carried. This
Arm intends to remain in business In
Martinsville and has discovered that
the best way to do this peaceably and
profitably liz to give the people the
best goods at the lowest possible
prices.
Sparrow & Gravely.
One of the important factors In
Martinsville's industrial life Is the
1a.t - tho Cporrow G. Grayely To-
bacco company, manufacturers OF
high class plug and twist tobacco.
Several brands from this factory are
Immensely popular with large cir
Gle of tobacco customers in all parts
Of the country. Some Of the best
known and most popular brands are
J. w Gravelys Best J. w. Gravely's
Double Eagle, Gravely's July Coil and
Gravely's Golden Charm. I went
through every department of this
plant and was impressed with the
great care that is taken in the selec-
ton and handling of the tobaccos
that maintain the popularity of every
brand.
A. II. Beckner & Company.
Martinsville has it's high class jew
elry and optical firm in A. ID. Beckner
e Company They carry a large and
well selected stock of watches, clocks.
J tWGliy, Siftl dIGB Cut
glass, silk umbrellas and optical goods.
This establishment is credit to the
town and the exacting demands Of
the trade. The high quality of the
goods indicate the fine taste OF the
people of the town and community.
Fine repairing is a speciality and
quality here is guarded jealousy.
Cotton Mill Company.
The town of Martinsville counts as
81 x.sf Il, H. ,Ir,,
of the Martinsville Cotton Mill COM
pany. This concern is comparative
ly new but it has quickly found its
place in the scheme of things. A high
quality OF sheettngs for shirts and
other like goods is manufactured. The
entire output of the plant is sold in
advance to finishing mills in this and
other countries. Tho mill gives en-
ployment to IL large number of peo-
pie. The officers are r. J.. Walker,
president and treasurer, and II. \.
Dyer, secretary. The mill Is ideally
located on one of the many hills in
this locality. The homes of the en-
ployes are so situated that the best
health and sanitary conditions may
be maintained.
Williamson & Hedgecock.
Williamson & Hedgecock, incor-
porated, brick manufacturers, have
an enterprise that Is not only a finan-
cial and business success but Is dis
tinct credit to the town and section.
The plant, located at Fontaine a few
miles from Martinsville, Is one of tho
best equipped In the State and the
products have won a reputation for
equality not only In every section of
Virginia, but have won their place in
the trade of three other States which
is unusual for this product. This con-
Germ has supplied brick for the build
ing of four federal buildings and was
awarded the contract for fifth. A
bid of the company has never been
turned down by the government archi-
tects where samples of brick were
submitted. Builders declare that the
brick turned out at this plant are
the best manufactured in the State.