Asheville city directory and business reflex 1890, Part 5

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


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One delivery wagon is kept to facilitate the execution of all orders and all such will receive prompt attention. A large stock of goods are carried comprising everything connected with the staple and fancy goods trade and every convenience and arrangement for the carrying on of the business in a satisfactory manner to all of his customers.


In addition to the above he makes a specialty of Huyers & Roy- sters candy, and in this line you will find at all times a fresh supply. The bakery is a chief adjunct in which branch he has almost a mo- nopoly of the trade throughout this city.


A large stock of holiday goods are being received, which includes toys, fireworks of every description.


Mr. Perry is a native of this State, highly respected, has won the confidence of all with whom he has had dealings.


ASHEVILLE DRY GOODS COMPANY.


J. O. HOWELL, Manager.


General Merchants, and Dealers in Home-made Shoes for Men, Women and Children a Specialty. No. 31 North Main Street.


One of the most solid additions to the mercantile industries of this city is the Company whose card heads this article.


For some time past this store has been opened to the general trade, and forming a distinct commercial feature of Asheville.


This enterprising Company's management has made rapid strides in commercial ranks, and stands abreast any similar institution in the city. This establishment occupies a large, airy salesroom, finished in excellent taste, embracing everything in dry goods, no- tions, millinery supplies, dress novelties, and ladies' fine furnishing goods. The salesroom is dressed in a most appropriate style, and the window displays at all times some rare bargains.


The long experience of this Company's management has taught it


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the secret of bargain purchases. With this inside track they are prepared to undersell all rivals in their line.


Since this firm's inception it has attracted a wide patronage and established an excellent reputation of more than a local savor.


Honorable and upright in its dealings, it has the confidence of a host of friends, and a steady, increasing trade.


This Company comprises Messrs. R. L. Graham, M. S, Howell and J. O. Howell as manager, whose long experience in the dry goods business is a sure index of the lucrative patronage controlled by them.


The Asheville Dry Goods Company will make special prices to any and all Farmers' Alliances in Western North Carolina. In this business these gentlemen are in possession of the necessary requi- sites and financial ability for the successful conduct and completion of all they offer ; and every transaction is stamped with that integ- rity and honorable dealing that characterizes the personal life of these wide-awake citizens. They also carry the largest stock, and make a specialty of fish hooks, tackle and angling complements.


MCKINNON & PETRIE,


Merchant Tailors, Cleaning and Repairing properly attended to No. 58 South Main Street, Old P. O. Building.


The subject of dress is one of perennial interest, and there is no one at all solicitous of his outward appearance but will be pleased to obtain a few facts in regard to an establishment which has within a comparatively brief period attained the lead in fine tailoring.


We refer to the popular concern of which Messrs, Mckinnon & Petrie are proprietors who opened business in this city about one year ago, and have already become the representative headquarters for the finest class of custom made garments. Their parlors are elegantly stocked with an endless variety of imported and domestic fabrics which are made up in the most fashionable and latest styles. This firm's reputation as skilled and stylish cutters is proverbial, and they employ only the most competent and experienced workman, so that in fit, finish and workmanship, all garments leaving their establishment is standing proof of their excellent taste, sound judg- ment, and conscientious care.


This firm though established about one year ago are doing a nice business and are ever enjoying an increasing trade.


They make a specialty of gentlemen's fine fitting garments and


W E make a specialty of Mineral and Timber Lands, and have at all times such properties on hand. We are in direct communication with capital seeking such investments.


JENKS & JENKS, Real Estate and Insurance Brokers,


Rooms 9 and 10 McAfee Block,


28 Patton Ave.,


Asheville, N. C.


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W E make a specialty of Mineral and Timber Lands, and have at all times such properties on hand. We are in direct communication with capital seeking such investments.


JENKS & JENKS, Real Estate and Insurance Brokers,


Rooms 9 and 10 McAfee Block,


Asheville, N. C. 28 Patton Ave.,


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also do cleaning and repairing at prices in keeping with good work and a high class of goods turned out.


Messrs. McKinnon & Petrie are progressive business men and since their residence in Asheville have made many friends and won the reputation of being honest and reliable in every respect, and we take great pleasure in recommending them to the attention of all well dressers of which the " Queen City of the Mountains" is famous.


THE ASHEVILLE LOAN OFFICE.


In every city, as one walks along the public thoroughfares, he will constantly be reminded by the signs of the three balls, (which means two to one the investor will not return,) that he there and then may replenish his purse, should occasion demand, by leaving some article of jewelry of value, or anything in the line of goods hereafter mentioned.


In Asheville, Mr. Schiffman, manager, has recently opened a pawn-broker's establishment, and is an experienced man in the business.


Money is advanced at this house on personal property, such as diamonds, watches, jewelry, silverware, clothing and all valuable articles. Also, this concern keeps constantly on hand a large stock of diamonds, watches, and a great variety of jewelry of all grades. All business transacted strictly private.


Mr. Schiffman is a good, responsible man, having been in this business a long tinie in many large Eastern and Western cities, and any person leaving goods or jewelry of any kind in his care can be assured it will be well taken care of, and we commend him to the public as deserving your patronage, when you have collaterals and no money and wish to invest such to best advantage.


At this establishment the rate of interest is minimum to what it is in cities of larger population, and every gain possible in a trans- action of this kind will be properly allowed the patrons of the insti- tution.


Mr. Schiffman is at present on North Main street, but has the promise of more eligible premises, which will be given due notice of upon removal. If you get " crowded," hunt this gentleman up. We've been there.


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JOHNSON & DOWE CO-


CICHMOND


"GLEN ROCK" HOTEL,


A. G. HALLYBURTON, Owner and Proprietor, opposite Pass. Depot. Telephone 76.


There cannot be a more attractive feature about a city, especially like Asheville, than first-class hotels ; and it is surprising with what rapidity a city acquires a reputation, either good or indifferent, in regard to her hostelries.


Possibly no health or pleasure resort of its size is as well supplied with superior places for the public entertainment and amusement of an army of people than Asheville, and it is most important in sum- ming up such enterprises, that a conspicuous mention be given of her first-class and leading hotels. This house was built within the past twelve months by the present proprietor, Mr. Hallyburton, and opened to the public in the carly part of this year.


The location of this splendid hotel is one of the most desirable in this mountain resort. No more suitable place could have been chosen for a building of this kind. The edifice is one of the most attractive in this section. While possibly not so large as others, it has been designed and especially constructed with an eye of com-


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bining comfort with convenience, and since having been completed within the past year, its service and cuisine stands in competition with the larger institutions of this kind in the city.


In connection with this hotel, Mr. Hallyburton conducts a first- class sample and billiard room, which, when taken into considera- tion that he keeps nothing but the finest brands of cigars and whis- kies, both imported and domestic, adds greatly to the comfort and wants of his numerous guests. The location of this hotel is one of the finest in the city, commanding, as it does, one of the most charming and beautiful views of the Southern Appalachian range. This hotel is a splendid structure, three stories high, and containing guest accommodations for two hundred or more.


The service of the house is complete ; a corps of twenty-five to forty persons are employed in different capacities, and the guests at this modern hostlery will find comfort that in all respects are equal to the first-class ones of the country, it being the aim of the pro- prietor to make the Glen Rock thoroughly homelike and comfortable in every detail. Kind attention is devoted to guests at all times, and nothing is omitted necessary to their comfort. Particular care is given to the kitchen. Substantials and well cooked meals are generally provided for.


Passengers arriving on the late trains may rely upon receiving polite and careful attention.


Mr. Hallyburton has a wide range of practical experience, and is thoroughly educated in the art of hotel keeping, and represents one of our most substantial citizens ; while the location of his house is surrouded by the matchless panorama of the mountains of Western North Carolina, in all the varying aspects of atmospheric change peculiar to this health-giving locality.


CORTLAND BROS,


Notaries Public, Real Estate Brokers and Investment Agents, 24 and 26 Patton Avenue, Second Floor.


Throughout the various line of progress and improvement to Ashe- ville none have been more imperative and marked than the pro- visions made for the convenient and prompt transaction of real estate matters, so essential to the commerce and business transac- tions of this city, and among those as an auxiliary of great impor- tance is the firm of Messrs. Cortland Bros. The nature of whose business we proclaim in the caption of this article.


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These gentlemen are originally from the " Monumental City," and came to Asheville about twenty years ago and have been engaged in the real estate and investment business in this and adjoining territory during a great portion of that period.


The real estate man is strictly an American institution. The word " Boom " is not understood across the water and in this great country, the two are so clearly allied as to render the one impossible without the other.


In most business it is generally conceded that it is a point requi- site in trade that a purchaser knows what he wants, but with the real estate man his peculiar knowledge and qualifications renders such ideas redundant. He must know exactly what his customer wants, and moreover must have at least a half dozen places that will suit him. In connection with the business of buying and selling real estate, they make a specialty of negotiations, collecting rent and taking charge of the property of customers generally.


These gentlemen solicit orders to buy and sell property of all kinds which will be given the closest attention, also investments security placed on real estate at eight per cent, interest per annum.


Messrs. Cortland are gentlemen of sound judgment in realty matters and also experienced civil and mining engineers, having learned its rudimental principles in the "Royal Academy of Mines," Frieberg, Germany, and the energy and pluck exhibited in the several lines in this community and the success they have achieved is a guarantee that all business left in their hands will be carried to a successful issue.


B. H. COSBY,


Successor to A. Cowan, Fine Jewelry and Optical Goods, No. 27 Patton Avenue.


A fact that is of universal knowledge, and one possibly that will be of surprise to many, is that the value of gold and silver plate, in- cluding articles of adornment, under the comprehensive title of "Jewelry," exceed by more than 50 per cent. of the coin of the various nations of the earth. In view of this fact it becomes evi- dent that the sale of those articles embraced under the title of jewelry becomes an important factor in the commerce of the world. To successfully conduct this business it requires ability of a high order and artistic taste, such as are requisite in the few industrial pur- suits. The establishment conducted by Mr. Cosby had its inception


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in this city about thirty-five years ago, but has, for the past few years, been operated by its present owner to the satisfaction of a large number of patrons.


This firm carries a splendid assortment of diamonds, watches of all grades, fine solid and plated silverware, cutlery, knives and jewelry of every description, and also artistic engraving and re- pairing promptly attended to. At the same time any article not in stock will be furnished on short notice.


We notice among his assortment many stylish pieces in solid silver and gold, which are exceedingly popular with the more cul- tured and intelligent people ; but all parties are enabled to select from his stock according to the caprices and capacities of their purses, thus ensuring to his patrons the most perfect satisfaction, which is highly worthy the attention of all admirers of the beau- tiful in art.


Mr. Cosby personally is obliging and courteous, and in every in- stance fulfils all promises made to his patrons.


THE ASHEVILLE LUMBER AND MF'G CO.


Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lumber, Manufacturers of Build-


ing Material of all kinds. Office and yards at Old Passenger Depot, near C. E. Graham Mf'g Co. Telephone 9.


The rapid and almost unparallelled amount of building in this city and suburban towns within the past few years has made the lumber and building material business one of the most important in the community, and large shipments of Lumber, Sash, Doors and Blinds are daily received from the lumber districts, which are often inadequate to supply the demands. A majority of the buildings are of the best class, requiring a high grade of material in their con- struction.


The Asheville Lumber Mfg Co., composed of President W. B. Marx, Manager E. S. Clayton have been engaged in the lumber business for a long time, and occupy extensive yards near the C. E. Graham Mfg Co. Their carefully selected stock embraces a full line of Sash, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings, Flooring, Ceiling and all kind of building material known to this very important line of industry, in- cluding everything that enters into the building business and is of the finest grades to meet the demands for first-class material. Their stock is undoubtedly one of the largest and requires an outlay of a large amount of capital.


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Their line of building material is extensive and complete, and using a force of 25 hands with numerous wagons constantly employed in carrying on the business, which is daily increasing in extent. The Company is well known and enjoy the confidence of the builders and architects of our city. Mr. Marx, president, devotes his entire attention to this business, and their aim is to retain the reputation they have succeeded in building up, and in every particular with completion of stock the highest grade of material carried. Mr. W. B. Marx, the corner-stone of this establishment and general facto- tem of the business, is a native of the splendid old State of Pennsyl- vania and came to Asheville about three years ago and immediately entered into the lumber business, during which time he has shown a thorough knowledge of his particular line, and enjoys the entire confidence of the business community, and by energy and executive ability has aided this establishment in building up trade that is a credit to the city and an eminent pride to themselves, hence further comment would be superfluous.


JAS. H. LOUGHRAN,


Liquor, Wine and Cigar Merchant and Proprietor of the only strictly White Man's Bar in the State. Main and Eagle Streets, Down Stairs.


What ever views may be entertained relative to the use of alco- holic malt beverages it is generally conceded by both high and low that wherever used it is an important and essential desideratum, that they should be pure and free from adulterations, hence, in this connection it is but fitting that we give this firm pre-eminent men- tion for a special brand of goods of this class, which they name, "Standard Old Corn," which is most carefully yeasted, mashed, fermented and distilled from the invaluable health giving chaly- beate waters and choice corn peculiar to the famous mountain districts of this splendid old State, and ripened in heated ware houses and aged by the latest and best process. The tonic properties of the oxide of iron and their allied salts formed in the water from this liquid which distilled render it unequaled as a rejuvinator and strengthener to the debilitated and the weak. It is absolutely pure and free from fusel oil and is recommended as safe and beneficial as a medicinal agent in the various lung and pulmonary troubles and is prescribed frequently by leading physicians of the State. It is highly colored, which is due to the presence of iron from the mineral


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waters, and this special brand is worth your attention and is sold only by Mr. Loughran.


In addition to the above leading brands this house keeps constantly in stock, fine Champagnes, Cliquots, Rhoderers, Piper Heidsick, Mumm's plain and Extra Dry Claret, Port, Dry Sherry for family use, also pure Sacramental Wine, Imported and domestic Brands Gins, Rums, Cordials, and pure old Sour Mash, hand made and Bourbon Whiskies, Havana and domestic Cigars.


The premises occupied by this gentleman with the goods carried combines one of the most attractive saloons in the City. The char- acter of this establishment's proprietor stands surety for the satis- faction of its customers and a constantly increasing patronage is evidence of its growing popularity, and the strict attention to business in all its details.


With the name implied "The White Man's Bar" allows this concern an enviable position among its compeers.


Mr. Loughran personally is genial, generous and genuine.


A. R. COOLEY.


Grocer, Fresh Meats and Country Produce. No. 45 South Main Street. (Tel. 70.)


In our review of the resources and mercantile interests of Ashe- ville the grocery and meat business is entitled to special mention owing to its general magnitude in supplying the daily wants of the community, with goods essential to life and its preservation. Among the livest grocers and produce men on the South Side is that of Mr. Cooley who is a native of the good old Yankee State of Michigan, but came to Asheville about seven years ago and estab- lished himself in business and has by his methodical habits, courtesy and genial manner particularly adapted to the business in which he is engaged, succeeded in building up a patronage that is well worthy his strenuous efforts to please and satisfy a cosmopolitan commu- nity.


This gentlemen carries constantly in stock the most desirable articles for table use including a splendid grade of fresh meat of all kinds and kept in one of the most convenient and improved refrig- erators.


Mr. Cooley's stand is within easy access to all parts of the City, and any orders left with this house will receive prompt and imme- diate attention.


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Including a first class grade of goods previously enumerated Mr. Cooley has on hand the choicest line of green and black teas, coffees, spices, pickles, canned goods of all kinds, and domestic and imported cigars. This gentleman runs two delivery wagons, employs a num- ber of clerks, and no where in the city can one find a more desirable stock from which to select.


Personally Mr. Cooley is highly esteemed by a wide circle of acquaintances, and by a fair and honorable manner of conducting his business he is justly entitled to the large patronage he receives.


GEORGE A. SORRELLS,


Proprietor "Eagle " Saloon, Popular Dealer in Whiskies, Brandies, Wines, Ale, Porter, Beer, Cigars and Tobacco, &c., 23 South Main Street.


Occupying a very important and prominent place in the extensive catalogue of wine and whiskey dealing, and recognized as one of the most desirable places to obtain requirements of this kind, embracing a line of superior wine and liquor distillments, we unhesitatingly pronounce that of Mr. Sorrells, in his new and handsomely fitted up premises on South Main street, as the place to visit and receive any article in this line your sociability, constitution or imagination may call for. It has been frequently said and generally reputed to be a genuine fact, if there is a class of people who are ever generous, both in heart and purse, it is truly that of the saloon dealer, and very much like many drummers who lug a grip from year to year, gets nothing and pays well for it.


This gentleman commenced business in Asheville some seven or eight years ago, and has, from close attention to business and fair dealing to all, succeeded in establishing himself well in the high opinion of his friends and patrons generally.


The importance of the liquor trade in our city can hardly be over- estimated, employing as it does hundreds of dollars, and occupation to many deserving men, and should be appreciated, which shows by a clientage of some of our most influential and wealty citizens.


This establishment, which is one of the most inviting in the city,


IF you wish to Buy or Sell Real Estate of any description, Rent your House, Insure your Life or Property, make no mistake, you can do so to the best advantage with us.


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


IF you wish to Buy or Sell Real Estate of any 1. description, Rent your House, Insure your Life or Property, make no mistake, you can do so to the best advantage with us.


JENKS & JENKS, Real Estate and Insurance Brokers, Rooms 9 and 10 McAfee Block,


Asheville, N. C. 28 Patton Ave.,


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carries constantly in stock a great variety of whiskies, brandies both foreign and domestic, wines, ale, porter and beer on draught and also in bottles, for family use, including choice brands of cigars and making a specialty of L. Weiss & Co.'s fine rye, also MeBrayer and " Old Charter," either of which brands are guaranteed as abso- lutely pure.


Mr. Sorrells is a gentleman of the strictest probity, and will insure all patrons of his establishment most kind and courteous treatment. His assistants, Messrs. Jno. Young, and others, are jolly, good fellows, and will be sure to treat you with courtesy and hospitality.


T. J. REVELL,


Dealer in Groceries, Hay, Grain, Feed, Wood and Willow-ware, Tobacco, Cigars and Provisions, No. 38 North Main Street.


Probably no one thing would more impress on the public mind an adequate idea of the importance and size of Asheville than the enumerations of our retail trade, under the comprehensive title as given above. The subject of this sketch, Mr. T. J. Revell, who is a native of the "Crown City of the Mountains," started in this line of business less than one year ago, and though a young man, is gradu- ally taking rank in business ability with some of our more aged and experienced business men, and the exigencies of this a modern civil- ization calls for the services of men of aptitude and energy, which is readily perceived in the course pursued by this gentleman, who is highly honored for his good business sense and unwavering in- tegrity.


Mr. Revell has in stock a grade of goods which go to make up its particular line, necessary comforts, both for the human and animal kingdom.


The business premises occupied by this establishment are well arranged, and contain a large stock of groceries, hay, grain, feed, &c., including a large and varied assortment of wood and willow- ware, cigars, tobacco, &c., which will be sold in competition and prices to meet the times and changes of dealers in a similar line.


Mr. Revell is a pleasant and courteous gentleman, and we take pleasure in recommending him to your kindly consideration when wanting any article in this line.


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UNION TEA COMPANY,


Importers of Tea, and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Ornamen- tal and useful Japanese Work, GIBSON & CONWAY, Proprie- tors, 52 South Main Street.


It is one of the features of a metropolitan city to have each line of enterprise, or those that, by their very production, uses and nature are similar, conducted separately, being in diverse ways an improve- ment on the old-fashioned medley system, while its decidedly noticeable that from these houses that only handle distinctive arti- cles we get much purer and nicer goods.


Among the houses of recent establishment, it is our pleasure to call attention to this Company, whose name is the caption of this article.


The firm has recently undergone a change, and is now composed of Mr. D. E. Gibson, formerly of the Keystone State, and Mr. A. W. Conway, who is a native of the Old Dominion State of Virginia, wlio are doubtless gentlemen of clever discernment and business ability. The premises occupied have been newly refitted and refurnished with expensive and complete machinery for the successful conduct of this line of trade.




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