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

The capacity of the plant is $4,000
a day. Both common building and
facing brick are manufactured and
the output is usually sold several
months ahead. The officers of the
company are e. l.. Williamson. presi-
dent and J. A. Hedgecock, vice presi-
dent and general manager.
IT. f. Gravely d Company.
T. E. Gravely Il Company sell ev-
erything that is made in hardware.
This store occupies a prominent corr
ner in the town and through many
years Of honest and conscientious deal
ing with the people has built up q
circle of patronage that makes this
one of the most substantial trading
centers in Martinsville. Besides
general line of hardware this store is
sole agents for Excelsior, Iron King,
w. J. Loth's cook stoves and William
Miller and Favorite ranges. The
latter is new and winning great pop
ularity. Flows, drill, harrows and
other high-class and dependable farm
ing implements are also made spe-
cialities. The Arm handles Devoe's
iedu anu zinc pdltHs, WnlCn nave q
reputation for lasting qualities. Dis
eliminating painters who strive to give
the best satisfaction always select and
recommend these paints. This concern
has established for itself reputation
for fair dealing and courteous SER
vice.
o. II. Gregory.
O. r. Gregory Is proprietor of
"jam-up" little planning, lumber and
hufl6iner a q rial miami fhaf would he
credit to any town. Being an ex-
perienced lumber man as well as a
builder of knowledge and taste he is
able to comprehend the wants of his
patrons and guarantee satisfaction.
His plant is kept in good order. There
is an appearance of businesslike sys-
tenn and good taste. Mr.. Gregory has
good eye for the attractive. He
sells lumber and building material
with the same pride that the con-
fectioner sells q choice selection of
chocolates.
b. r. & r. p. Graveiy.
One of the distinctively important
manufacturing plants of Martinsvilie
Is that of b. f. q, r. p. Gravely man
ufacturers of locust and oak insulator
pins and oak brackets and wood in
sulator material. They make insula-
tor material used on telephone and
telegraph poles in connection with
glass insulators. The output OF the
plant which is located in new brick
building is about ten million articles
per anum. Shipments are made to
all parts of the United States and
most other countries of the world
The plant uses from one to two mil
lion feet of lumber per year and sew
eral hundred thousand feet of locust.
The plant was established and Is
operated with local capital and though
1t has been in existence only six years
ii is an established Success The
capacity has been practically doubled
during the past few months.
II. l.. Williamson.
Il. L. williamson, one of the SUBJ
stantial citizens of Martinsyille, is an
extensive dealer in coal, flour, grain.
hay. mill feed and other like COM
modities. He has drawn about his
business q trade that is lasting, grow
his fellow man is on the square. His
goods are always warrantable. He
makes good and holds his customers
His office and storehouse are located
conveniently to the public near the
depot of the Northern and Western
railroad Mr.. Williamson's residence,
on Broad street, is one of the hand
brick from his own plant which is
mentioned elsewhere in this column
T. N. Barbour.
Two high business qualities COM
bined with an admirable personality
have contributed largely to the lasting
success of the hardware concern of
which T. N. Barbour Is proprietor.
Mr. Barbour has been in business here
for twenty-fv years and has stead
lily increased his volume of trade as
well as his stature in fair dealing and
courteous treatment He is known
and his service Is appreciated in
large territory covering Henry and
parts OF adjoining counties. He sells
everything In hardware from the fin
est edged razors to wagons, buggies.
farming implements, harness, etc. He
handles the well known and popular
Majestic range and has to his credit
many satisfied customers in this as
well as other utilities. Quality and
courteous treatment are the keynote
of this establishment and this policy
has secured the good will and con-
fidence of the trading public. The
Barbour store is conveniently located
on the public square and occupies two
commodiaps store rooms A large
storage house also provides accommo-
dation for vehicles and other large
r. d. Giles & Company provide a
tasty and restfU retreat where the
hungry and thirsty find ready and de-
lightful refreshment An up-to-date
soda fountain dispenses cooling and
delicious drinks that are compounded
with care and from the choicest fruit
Juices. A select line of fancy and
confections. foreign and
fruits. candies etc. are also
kept in stock. This concern also car |
ries a select line OF fine cigars. tobac-
CO, pipes and other necessities for the
pride weed Of Virginia and is agent |
for Star Laundry. The store IL CEN
trallly located on the public square.
1t is lastly furnished and Is always
Inviting.
stephens Hotel.
The Stephens hotel located on the |
public square offers the travelling pub |
lie excellent accommodation. Rates
are reasonable, service hrBt-class |
and fresh country chickens for every |
meal. This Is feature that II APP
preciated and commended by travel |
Ing men, e. l. stephens 10 pro-
prietor.
Stultz Brothers.
Stultz Brothers company. plum
bers and timers. have the only es- /
Of the kind in Henry coun-
~. Well. what In the use? They
know how to do the work properly and
give entire satiscfaction. Tho best
evidence that they give entire sat-
lsfaction = That no opppeition haa