Asheville city directory and business reflex 1890, Part 4

Author: Fulenwider, Henry W
Publication date: 1890
Publisher: Charleston, S.C. : Walker, Evans & Cogswell
Number of Pages: 506


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This firm commenced business in 1881, under the style name of Ballard Bros., which continued until 1887. Since then the present proprietors, with ample capital and business ability, have succeeded in building up a trade that will compare with many similar institu- tions noticeable in larger cities, and in a historical review no branch of trade will so universally attract the attention of the public than the large business transacted by this firm.


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Attendant upon, and co-extensive with, the progress of a city is its commercial importance and growth of private enterprises and industries. Hence we find this rapidly growing and beautiful city is attributable to her mercantile fraternities, of which this firm is one of the largest and most prominent.


These gentlemen individually possess no ordinary ability, and as a firm combines one of the most solid enterprises of this, the attrac- tive "Queen City of the Mountains."


FITZPATRICK BROS.


Wall Paper and Decorations, Contractors and Dealers in Mixed Paints, Leads, Oils and Varnishes, also Artists' Materials and Painters' Supplies, No. 30 North Main Street.


Among the most prominent business men and dealers exclusively in Wall Papers and Decorative Material is that of Messrs. Fitzpat- rick Bros., who are natives of Tennessee, came to this city in 1880 and established themselves in this line of business some five or six years ago, and have by energy and continuous attention to business and a thorough knowledge of what they are about built up a trade in this metropolis of no secondary proportions, and we might add that from the time that Moses built the Ark of the Covenant and the walls of the Tabernacle, which were frescoed and covered with fig- urative paper now, in this day and time it seems to require, whether of machinery or mental adaptability, a peculiar fitness for this line of business, which appears to be rife in the atmosphere of Asheville's progress, and significant in a similar case with this wide-awake and enterprising firm, whom we have previously mentioned. For this trade to materialize to every one's satisfaction it demands no ordinary amount of skill, good taste and sound judgment, and such principles these gentlemen employ and conduct their business accordingly.


Messrs. Fitzpatrick are gentlemen of splendid ideas in this partic- ular line and we commend them as most worthy of patronage.


They sell also Butcher's Wax Polish, Brushes, Artists' Materials, Grate Polish, Zine Gloss, Alabastine, &c., together with an extensive stock of Wall Paper in great variety and ornamental design both in modern and antique finish, that excels any other concern in this vicinity, and by which we suggest you can make comfortable and beautify your homes at a moderate expenditure.


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BAKS


HOTEL


ASHEVILLE,N.C


" THE OAKS," ASHEVILLE, N. C.


One of the Best Family Hotels in the South.


To those the nature of whose business necessitates, constant travel and the casual health and pleasure seeking public whose name is legion, no feature of modern progress possesses more interest than good hotel accommodations, and therefore it is that the " Oaks" is fast gaining patronage and popularity by the splendid adaptability and admirable conduct which is plainly noticeable as a dual quali- fication of its new management. This hostelry offers peculiar at- tractions to that discriminating class of travelling public, and health and pleasure seekers.


This hotel is fast becoming the centre of gennine interest and con- cern, whose patrons find the comforts and accommodations the very best, most substantial in this salutary mountain resort.


In fact very much better in every respect, than to be found in establishments here when terms and pretentions were much higher.


The "Oaks" hotel though of recent inception, is an elegant and well conducted hotel, and is considered a model of architectural design and thoroughly appointed in every detail.


The building of which we find a cut is one of splendid equip- nients, and is situated in a large oak grove with fine shade and


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beautiful grass lawns, only four blocks from the centre of the city, electric street cars pass the doors every ten minutes.


The house is furnished with all modern improvements and ac- cessories known to a successful prosecution of this line of business.


The house is furnished with gas, electric bells, hot and cold baths, city hydrant and cistern water from the finest system of water works in the South. The " Oaks " is a large and commodious hotel five stories high which includes large office, grand dining room, ladies' ordinary, large parlors and additional accommodations necessary for the comfort and convenience of guest.


The hotel contains about one hundred guest rooms and is one of the leading establishment of this section. A large and well mounted telescope with an elevation of eighty feet, from which the views of the city and mountains are grand.


Asheville is already the "drinking cup" of a ' fashionable domain, and aided by a beautiful mountain scenery is calculated to draw hundreds of health and pleasure seekers, in addition to the 50,000 she entertains now annually. This hotel is the enterprise of Prof. H. G. Greenewell, and for a representative of the solid Blue Grass State who for fifteen years was president of a Bardstown, Ky., Collegiate Institute. He is a gentleman of culture and education.


Mr. A. B. Sites, a clever and experienced hotel man has been en- gaged as manager, and also Mr. A. E. Reading, of St. John, New Brunswick, Canada, as clerk and soliciting manager. The situation of the " Oaks" is one of its features, and is derivatively surrounded by majestic oak trees and attached to it are the fine grounds of the College Campus, comprising thirteen acres of cool and delightful terraqueous soil, hence guests of the hotel may enjoy the ozone sweetness and sanitary attractions of the dry climatic conditions of this splendid mountain region.


The hotel is well ventilated and airy bed rooms with a cuisine which is beyond a doubt as good as can be had anywhere without exception. The table being provided with each and every delicacy of a home market, together with all the delicacies the mind of an expert "Chef" can devise and served by a corps of polite and courteous waiters-in fact, the service being throughout perfect in every detail.


This is undoubtedly one of the prominent hotels of the " Queen City of the Mountains," as is abundantly attested by the large and steadily increasing patronage the house enjoys.


The " Oaks " was built within the past year and has since passed into the proprietorship of "mine " host, that genial and enterprising Boniface Greenwell, since which date he has conducted it with emi- nent satisfaction to himself and the most entire success to the public.


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MAGNOLIA HOUSE.


Formerly "Carolina House," newly Carpeted, Repainted and Re- furnished Throughout. W. A. James, Jr., Proprietor.


In a city, while not so large but so Cosmopolitan in its character, as Asheville, the need of good accommodations are even of more necessity than in larger cities because of the fact that much time is needed for the masses of the people to become settled in home life.


The city of Asheville has just reason to be proud of her hotels which take rank with the best in the land.


In addition to the settled population Asheville has a very large transient class of people who come from every portion of the United States, and these are most wholly dependent upon the hotels for board and accommodation during their stay in the city, and it is, therefore, another source of congratulation that the hotels are of such high standard of excellence.


Prominent among the well equipped hotels of this city is the" Mag- nolia House." which is conveniently located on North Main street, near Woodfin.


This hotel is now under the management of Mr. W. A. James, Jr. who is a gentleman thoroughly familiar with the hotel business and knows how to cater to the wants of the traveling public.


The Magnolia House is one of the old and reliable hotels of this city, and was for a long number of years conducted by Mr. Blair, but since the change of proprietorship this house has been subjected to many improvements and ranks with the best of the country.


This hotel contains 40 or 50 nice rooms, all of which are tastefully furnished and supplied with all the comforts necessary for the accom- modation of its numerous patrons. The table is a distinctive feature of this house, and is abundantly supplied with everything the market affords, and every article is cooked and served in the best manner possible. The proprietor has adopted popular rates $1.50 and $2.00, and the board and accommodations are equal to those of many houses who charge very much higher prices. The aim of the new management of Mr. James is to give entire satisfaction to their large and increasing patronage.


The Electric cars pass this hotel and we recommend the pleasure seekers and others who come to the "Future City of the Mountains" to stop at the Magnolia House.


Mr. James personally is a most courteous and agreeable gentleman, and all those who stop at this house will receive in every detail most satisfactory treatment.


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J. H. WOODCOCK.


Prescriptionist and Apothecary. No. 272 Patton Avenue. Tele- phone 37.


If there is one branch of industry throughout the catalogue of mercantile life in which the natural ability and requirements are greater on the operator, then we unhesitatingly pronounce that one the drug business, herein a vast field must be covered that requires a large fund of specific knowledge, and among the many druggists of this city none possess these requisites to a greater degree than Mr. Woodcock, whose premises are located in the west end and are fitted up attractively, containing all conveniences necessary to conduct a successful business. This business was established in 1887, but while not as centrally located as some others still from its incipiency has worked up a lucrative patronage, particularly in that section, which has been won strictly by close attention to the wants of the people who never fail to appreciate fair and equitable treatment.


We might add that the business of Mr. Woodcock has been of late under the supervision of Mr. H. G. Chandler, who is an old and experienced pharmacist of methodical habits and undoubted busi- ness ability.


This store has enjoyed a large patronage, and in every detail notli- ing is wanting to properly class it as one of the most reliable of the kind in the city, compounding prescriptions of which this firm make a specialty is given always the utmost care, involving as it were such a delicate and responsible duty.


Mr. Woodcock graduated some years ago from the Baltimore Col- lege of Pharmacy, and since his residence in Asheville has made many friends, both of a business nature and in the social circles of the city. He is also frequently numbered among the progressive business transactions relating to other achievements, and during his career has been a successful one and deservedly so in many respects.


He is young and personally generous and companionable, and we predict for him a prosperous business career.


W TE can Insure your Life or Property in the best Companies in existence and at the lowest rates. We can rent you a house of any description.


JENKS & JENKS,


Real Estate and Insurance Brokers, Rooms 9 and 10 McAfee Block, 28 Patton Ave., Asheville, N. C.


W TE can Insure your Life or Property in the best Companies in existence and at the lowest rates. We can rent you a house of any description.


JENKS & JENKS,


Real Estate and Insurance Brokers, Rooms 9 and 10 McAfee Block, 28 Patton Ave., Asheville, N. C.


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MISS N. LaBARBE.


No. 9 North Court Square, Modiste and Fine Millinery.


In this progressive age the beautiful has been made to join bands with nearly all that is practical and attractive in daily life, and in no sphere has the progress been more remarkable than with reference to dress.


The gentler sex are more conspicuously prominent in this move- ment, as by nature they should be, and hence the advancement and improvement in the millinery trade.


In this respect there is no place in the city that deserves more prominent mention than the one conducted by Miss La Barbe.


This business was established about two years ago ; it is most de- sirably located in Court Square, and is elegantly fitted up and reflects great credit upon the good taste and judgment of the proprietress.


The stock carried is a large one and embraces the finest quality- most fashionable articles belonging to this branch of mercantile im- portance.


Miss LaBarbe is a native of this State, and has been a resident of Asheville for seven years. She is a most courteous and pleasant lady and is highly esteemed by all her friends and acquaintances, and from the inception of her business to the present day it has enjoyed a continuous and uninterrupted career of prosperity. Miss La Barre also has a branch office at S. W. Bailey and Patton Ave.


NATT ATKINSON & SONS.


Real Estate, No. 5 North Main Street. Telephone 74.


There is no financial interest of such direct importance as that in- volved in real estate, and the great demand for eligible realty, cou- pled with a steady rise of value, is the best evidence of Asheville's growing wealth and prosperity


Among the most prominent real estate firms of this city is that of Messrs. Natt Atkinson & Sons, No. 5 North Main.


They have been established in this business since 1883, during which time they have effected sales of gigantic sums. They transact a general Real Estate business, buying and selling realty of every de- scription, and gives special attention to the management of estates, securing tenants, collecting rents, maintaining all property at the highest standard of productive efficiency.


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Mr. Natt Atkinson, Sr., was for a long time publisher and propri- etor of the "Asheville Citizen also Land of the Sky."


The superior facilities of this Company enables them to offer especial advantages to customers and to cover every branch of the business in the promptest and most satisfactory manner.


This firm are all natives of Tennessee, have long since established an excellent reputation for sterling integrity and honorable dealing, and have achieved a well-merited success.


The banks and business men of Asheville will tell you about them among whom are our oldest citizens.


BATTERY PARK HOTEL,


Livery and Sales Stables J. V. Sevier, Proprietor, No. 83 South Main Street. Tel. 25.


In a metropolitan city like Asheville there is no line of industry that affords such pleasure and enjoyment, particularly to the visiting populace, than a well conducted and thoroughly equipped Livery Stables, and one contributing, in a large and conspicuous degree. We mention the Battery Park Stables, owned and operated by Mr J. V. Sevier, who is a native of Tennessee, and came to this city a number of years ago, and is now thoroughly identified with the interests and development of this rapidly advancing city. In a city affording such interesting scenic attractions as Asheville, make this line of business one of unusual proportions, and we make men- tion of the peculiar adaptability and long experience with which this gentleman operates his business. Since the inception of this business, about six years ago, by a splendid knowledge of its duties and superior equipments employed by Mr. Sevier, there is, perhaps, no stable in this section with such ample facilities as we notice in this establishment.


Mr. Sevier is an exceedingly fine judge of what constitutes elegant


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riding and driving horses, and is in a position to offer to his many patrons splendid rigs, which include many fine, plain and fancy turnouts, such as phætons, carriages, victorias, landaus, brettes, buggies, T-carts, &c., of all the latest styles and to suit the most capricious fancy.


These stables are commodious, large and well ventilated, and con- sists of thirty to forty horses, necessitating a force of fifteen to twenty hands to properly meet all the wants of the community.


This is one of the most popular stables in the "Queen City," and is a conjoint arrangement of the Battery Park Hotel.


Mr. Sevier, personally, is a pleasant gentleman, and enjoys the confidence and patronage of a large class of our citizens and visiting populace in general.


F. E. MITCHELL,


Dealer in Gentlemen's fine Furnishings, Footwear, Hats, &c, Also, Agent Wanamaker & Brown Clothing to Order, No. 28 Patton Avenue.


The changes in the styles and fashions of dress are almost as rapid as those of the Kaleidoscope, requiring in those who are engaged in it the possession of peculiar faculties and adaptabilities to win emi- nent success, and to attain the prominence which this firm has whose card heads this article.


Mr. Mitchell established himself in business in this city about one year ago, during which time he has carefully studied the wants of a fashionable public and catered to a high class of trade which *is evi- dent from the splendid patronage he receives.


His stock embraces an elegant line of Men's Furnishings, including neck wear, underwear, neglegé shirts, under garments, &c., &c., of the latest styles and in great variety. Also, Men's fine Footwear and Hats, in all the latest styles and shapes, and of such embellish- ments that ought to command the attention of all well dressers, of which the "Queen City of the Mountains" are noticeable.


There is no line of industry that is of more importance to a fash- ionable public than that of those who know how to carry a class of goods that will in every respeet meet the wants of the people, and as such Mr. Mitchell exercises the utmost taste and selects his stock with great care as to elegance and the desires of the most fastidious.


Mr. Mitchell is also agent for Wanamaker & Brown, custom clothiers, of world-wide renown, and you will do well to consult him


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when you contemplate buying a nice fitting suit. Satisfaction, price and fit guaranteed.


Mr. Mitchell is a native of Louisville, Ky., and in addition to a thorough knowledge of his business takes an active interest in the growth of Asheville and deserves your liberal support.


GRAVES & THRASH,


Wholesale and Retail Dealers in General Merchandise. No. 19, South Main Street.


Another of the well-appointed Dry Goods Houses is that of Messrs. Graves & Thrash, whose premises are well adapted to their large trade, and are located at 19 South Main Street.


For the past year these gentlemen have been identified with the mercantile interests of Asheville, and have since their residence in this city been recognized as business men of most sterling qualities.


The inception of this splendid dry goods house took Ipace in 1859, during such a period, these gentlemen, by their extensive knowledge, of, and thorough acquaintance with the details of the dry goods business, renders them valuable auxiliaries in a growing community like Asheville, which is assuredly calculated to invite trade, hence the success and popularity of this establishment, fully warrants the assertion that this house has deservedly won its way into public favor. The patronage having increased in extent and permanence every where since its commencement. The store is central and eligible in its location, and consists of a building 40x125 feet in dimensions.


The articles handled comprises a carefully selected and varied assortment of good-, in fact everything to be found in a thoroughly equipped, general merchandising establishment ; and it goes without saying that this concern is one of the leading in this section,


Mr. Graves, the managerial member of this firm, was five years or more, a traveller for a prominent Baltimore firm, and is known over a vast territory as a gentleman of fine executive ability, and with such an experience no one is in a position to secure closer trades which benefits his customers in a large measure.


They are in a position also which warrants the attention of the jobbing trade in this line, as by a special arrangement with the manufacturers of the North, with some of whom Mr. Graves is inti- mately acquainted. This firm will save you freight on a great many articles belonging to this department of merchandise. They adver-


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tise nothing which can not be clearly proven, and guarantee the fulfillment of every proposal to the trading public to be legitimate, henee this course being pursued by them in every possible code has inspired confidence in their many customers, and they realize a feel- ing of absolute genuineness in the fairness and integrity of these men whose operations enhance the growth and prosperity of Ashe- ville and her kindred territory.


The gentlemen composing this firm are Messrs. J. F. Graves and J. M. Thrash, both of whom first opened their infant eyes on the green and rugged hills of this royal old Carolina.


J. M. HESTON,


Plain and Fine Confectioneries, Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Fine Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, 56 South Main Street.


The subject of our sketch, Mr. J. M. Heston, is a native of the " Key-stone State," and is one of the pioneer business men of this, the metroplis of the mountains, having established himself in the above business thirteen years ago, and it is a pleasing satisfaction to deal with those who have for a number of years conducted their business with that integrity, honesty and fairness which is the corner- stone of success. We thereby not only have the material advantage of many years' experience, but also that laudable quality, stability, which is fully represented in the proprietorship of this establish- ment.


This gentleman carries the largest stock of tropical fruits, plain and French candies, smoking and chewing tobacco, and every arti- cle embracing the interests of such a trade to be found in the city. Also a large dealer and manufacturer in all kinds of fruit, ices and creams, including many dainties and delicacies for home, table and party use, which is supplied in any quantity, upon short notice, and commensurate with prices and pureness to meet all competition.


Mr. Heston is a man of ability, and is well and favorably known, possessing not only that integrity and honesty of purpose that is always erowned with success in private business, but also that vim, push, energy and broad publie spiritedness that builds cities, and makes communities progressive and prosperous.


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W. O. MULLER,


Rear Grand Central, College and Water Streets. Dealer in all kinds of Domestic and Imported Liquors, Cigars and Tobacco, Rye and Bourbon Whiskies, Pure N. C. Corn Whiskey, Apple and Peach Brandies a Specialty, Agent and authorized Bottler of the Celebrated Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Pale Lager Beer and Original Budweiser Export Beer.


The old established liquor House of W. O. Muller, is one of the representative business houses of Asheville, its inception dating back to 1879, and was then begun in a modest way more than eleven years ago, and it has grown and developed until its annual sales rank with those of the largest kind in the city. The stock consists of the largest line of native and imported wines, old Kentucky bourbon rye and sour mash, whiskies, brandies, gin, &c. Mr. Muller was the first to in- troduce Anheuser-Busch lager beer and also bottled beer-this is re- ceived in car load lots in a refrigerator. This establishment does both a wholesale and retail trade, but a special department is devoted to family supplies in quantity and its bottled goods are of the finest quality, some of which have not seen the light of day for many years, but have lain mellowing under the kindly tread of time. Mr. Muller handles only the purest brands of liquors and cigars and a specialty of which they are sole agents is strictly pure "golden grain rye and Bourbon." He holds a large per cent. of the trade of a wide contiguous territory. Five or six men 'are given steady employment in the work of this house. All of whom are polite, courteous and attentive gentlemen, and the work of this house continues to increase.


Mr. Muller is a man of excellent business ideas, and his house is a model in its arrangement of stock. He is an honest, reliable mer- chant, and as such is recommended unhesitatingly to the trade.


A splendid Billiard and Pool Hall in connection with his Saloon, with tables and accessories of the newest designs.


W. G. PERRY,


Ice Cream Parlor, Leading Baker and Confectioner, Groceries, Fruits, &c., 26 South Main Street.


Those searching for the freshest and most desirable goods in this line should examine the splendid assortment kept by Mr. Perry, who occupies now his new premises at 26 South Main, which is


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fitted up with much neatness, in a manner of convenience for his line of business. Although this gentleman has only been established since 1887, he enjoys a large patronage, mainly owing to the fact that first class goods can be had at the lowest possible prices, and that combined with the accommodation and courtesy of this gentleman, with his several assistants has no doubt a great influence upon the community.




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