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On our last cover page will be found the advertisement of the Clyde Steamship Line. This company has rapidly risen to a prominent place in ocean navigation, and is worthy of the entire confidence of shippers.
In our mention of granite works, we should have said that the Gran- by quarry, which is now lying idle, is the place from whence all the largest granite columns for the State House have been taken.
From the great difficulty in secur- ing the concluding facts in any de- partment under consideration, we have failed to make the arrange- ment as systematic as would bave been desirable, but by consulting the table of contents on inside cover page. any article may readily be found. The mercantile matters
Our business men who subscribe which should have been continued for a number of extra copies of this on page 56, will be found on succeed- pamphlet should not lay them under ing pages. In consequence of our the counter, as is sometimes done, limited space we shall only be able and forget to give them proper dis- to give a few representative houses tribution. This book contains many in each line.
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PROFESSIONAL MENTION. the name of Dr. B. W. Taylor, who DR. D. L. BOOZER'S DENTAL DEPOT, No. 1323 Main Street. has now been in practice for nearly 30 years. The doctor is a native of Columbia, and graduated from the Charleston Medical College in 1858, Dr. D. L. Boozer is a native of the adjoining county, and has been en- gaged in the practice of dentistry for nearly 25 years. He studied the art under the instruction of Roberts having been continuously in prac- tice here ever since, and has gained a host of friends and patrons. Dr. Taylor expresses a very high opin- ion as to the beneficial results of Co- & Gregg, a dental firm of this city, lumbia's climate and her entire free- who made a specialty of teaching. dom from malarial or other endemic After the decease of Dr. Roberts, he diseases, where due regard is had to became a partner with Dr. Gregg, proper sanitation.
and continued with him in practice until Gregg's death. In 1870 Dr. Boozer added dental instruments and supplies to his business, and has furnished a number of dentists in this State. Dr. B. was one of the active movers in the establishment of the South Carolina Dental Asso- ciation, which was organized in 1869, and has ever been prominent in his profession. He has the Rey- nolds patent process for bracing ar- tificial teeth with gold plate in vul- canized rubber, and in all depart- ments of operative and mechanical dentistry is fully abreast of the times. His wide acquaintance and long re- sidence in this city leaves it unne- cessary for us to extend this notice farther.
DR. J. M. QUATTLEBAUM, NO. 108& MAIN STREET,
Is a native of Orangeburg, gradu- ated from Baltimore Dental College in 1880, and has been practising in Columbia for five years past.
Other dentists are Dr. T. T. Moore and Dr. T. Berwick Legare.
DR. B. W. TAYLOR, EAST PLAIN STREET.
The medical fraternity of this city of four years, is, for winter 48º, has in its ranks several prominent spring 65°, summer 802, and for au- physicians, and among those who tumn 64º.
have had a long experience here, is
DR. GEO. HOWE, 110 E. BLANDING STREET.
Dr. Geo. Howe is a native Colum- bian, his father having been Chair- man of the Faculty of the Theologi- cal Seminary for a great many years. He has been in practice here for nearly 20 years, and in response to an inquiry regarding the health of this city, writes as follows :
Columbia is situated upon a plateau about 350 feet above the sea level, and about 200 feet above the bed of the Congaree River, which limits the city on the. west. On the east the cicy merges into the sand hills, which are noted for their healthfulness. The soil is a sandy clay, resting upon the granite which crops out three miles below the city. This character of soil, from its porosity, permits of rapid percola- tion of the rain that falls upon it, and thus promotes dryness of the climate. The rolling character of the surface favors the rapid drainage of the streets, and consequently adds to their cleanliness. The mean temperature obtained from the city registrar's records, covering a period
Columbia is subject to no en-
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demic diseases, and though its sum- titioner here is Dr. J. G. Seabrook, mers are long, they are as healthy who commenced in 1844; next as its winters. It is unnecessary for comes Dr. A. N. Talley, 1850 ; Dr. its citizens to seek either winter or Taylor, 1858; Dr. A. A. Sylvester, summer resorts on the score of 1861; Dr. Geo. Howe, 1870; Dr. A. health. L. Gaubert, 1874; Dr. Philpot and The prevailing winds are from the Dr. H. D. Heinitsh. 1875; Dr. F. D. south and southwest, and traversing Kendall, 1883. Dr. Pope, of the the pine forests as they do, they are Penitentiary Hospital, and the Asy- robbed of impurities and are charged lum physicians, have been noticed with the balsamic vapors which are under their respective headings. thought to be grateful and healing THE LEGAL PROFESSION. to the respiratory tract.
The climate makes it a desirable resort for those who suffer from lung trouble or disease of the mucous surfaces. There are many living witnesses to bear out this statement who have been relieved of pulmo- nary troubles, and have thus been led to take up their residence here.
The city has been peculiarly free from epidemics. Yellow fever cases have frequently been imported, and in no instance has the disease been communicated to others. The salu- brity of the climate is beyond ques- tion, and it is a matter of surprise that the invalids who are in search of health do not more frequently make trial of its effects upon them.
Dr. Howe is a graduate of all de- bia. Mr. Shand served a portion of
partments of the S. C. University and took review courses in medicine at the New York and La. Colleges.
DR. L. K. PHILPOT, COR. GERVAIS & ASSEMBLY STS.
Dr. Philpot is a native Georgian, for this District. Judge Melton's and graduated from the same col- office is No. 20 Law Range.
John C. Haskell is a native of Ab- of his father-the Atlanta Medical -- beville, admitted in 1879, and has in 1875. a year later coming to this practised at this Bar ever since. city, where he has now been in reg- ular practice for nearly a dozen years. For ten years past Col. Haskell has been in the S. C. Legislature, and is at present chairman of the Commit-
We should be glad to give a place tee of Ways and Means.
to each physician, but our time and Jos. W. Muller is a native Colum- space forbids it. The oldest prac- bian and was admitted in 1885. A
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Columbia, as the capital of South Carolina. has ever attracted to its Bar some of the leading legal lights of the State. Mayor Rhett, Senator F. W. McMaster, and W. A. Clark have been noticed on other pages. Prof. Joseph D. Pope, of the South Caro- lina University. is among the oldest practitioners at this Bar. He is a native of Beaufort, S. C., graduate of Franklin College, of Athens, Ga., and has been in practice here about 25 years, holding a chair in the Uni- versity for several years past.
R. W. Shand is a native Colum- bian, was admitted in 1861, practised for 17 years at Union C. H., and a few years since returned to Colum- two terms in the S. C. Legislature.
Sam'l W. Melton, of Yorkville, was admitted 1857, and has prac- tised here since 1865. He has offi- ciated as Circuit Judge, Attorney General of S. C., and U. S. Attorney
lege which had been the alma mater
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year ago he was appointed trial jus- favorably known to all Columbia tice and attends to collections and people. other duties of that office at No. 18 Law Range.
Bachman & Youmans, Lyles & Haynsworth, and a score of others, deserve a mention, but the printers say our form is full.
J. H. DAVIS, 118 MAIN STREET,
Carpets, Wall Paper, Curtains, etc.
Any firm that keeps an exclusive line of trade and endeavors to raise its standard is deserving of commen- 0 MERCANTILE MATTERS. MCCREERY & BROTHER, dation. Mr. Davis has the only ex- clusive carpet house in Columbia, having changed from the general GRAND CENTRAL HOTEL. Select Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats, Etc. mercantile business to this line five years ago. Carpets, oil cloths, mat- McCreer; & Brother. in order to supply the demand for a select line tings, curtain materials, lace cur- tains, window cornices, and wall of ladies' dress goods and other de- paper, are his stock in trade. Mr. partments of the trade, opened up D. is from Delaware. 30 years here their superb double front rooms, and 20 years in the trade of Colum- 50x210 feet, under the Grand Cen- bia. tral Hotel when that structure was erected, and have shown good tact and judgment in their selections as their large city and country trade gives evidence.
N. W. TRUMP, NO. 134 MAIN STREET. Fancy Goods, Millinery. Notions, and Music.
N. W. Trump is a native of the
Having a wholesale house, they Buckeye State. He came to Colum- are able to secure goods at close bia in 1873, and four years later en- margins, and to always keep their stock whole. gaged in his present business. He keeps a very large stock of fancy DAVID JONES, NO. 138 MAIN STREET, Dry Goods and Carpet House. goods, millinery, and notions. To further his business in the millinery trade, he each season engages the services of Miss Emily Oler, of Balti- more, a proficient trimmer, who bas charge of that department. Mr. Trump also deals in the Chickering and other first-class pianos, Mason & Hamlin Organs and other standard makes in that line. His efforts in the mercantile trade have been fully appreciated by our citizens.
David Jones was formerly con- nected with the house of R. C. Shi- ver & Co., and later, senior member of the firm of Jones, Davis & Bouk- night. A half dozen years since he engaged in business in his own right and has secured a fair share of trade. Mr. Jones keeps a full line of dry goods and notions, making a leading specialty of his carpet department, BOOKS, NEWS, ETC. 0 where everything from plain goods to the most costly brussels and vel- R. L. BRYAN & CO., NO. 110 MAIN STREET. General Book House. This house, an old Columbia land- vets, fine curtains, lambrequins, etc., can be found. His efforts in this direction have been duly appreciated and he enjoys an increasing trade. mark. was founded in January. 1844, Mr. Jones is an old resident and by Mr. Richard L. Bryan, of this
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city, and James J. MeCarter, who former chief. It is worthy of note had been at the head of a wholesale that the place where they are locat- book house in Charleston since 1821, ed seems devoted to the book cause. and had published sixty volumes of For forty-four years the Bryan busi- Supreme Court Reports. ness has been prosecuted upon the present site, and even prior to 1844, when Mr. Bryan took charge, a Mr. Cunningham had long conducted a book store on the same spot.
R. L. Bryan & Co. for many years had the only book store in the State, outside of Charleston, up to the war. They-brothers-in-law-con- tinued together until the year 1853, when Mr. MeCarter retired, leaving Mr. R. L. Bryan to continue the bu- siness, which he did uninterruptedly, excepting for a short period in war time, uitil 1882. After nearly forty years of mercantile life Mr. Bryan retired, leaving the field to his nephew and his son, Messrs. T. S. Bryan and R. Berkeley Bryan, under whose vigorous auspices the estab- lishment continues its traditional current of success. Bryan & McCar- ter were publishers of law reports, scientific works, etc., and Mr. R. L. Bryan is now recognized as one of the ex-veterans of Columbia in busi- ness. No one has left a record higher than he for the traits of uni- form courtesy, sound mercantile and personal ethics-traits, by the way, equally characteristic of the quaint and honest Mr. McCarter. When the war came Mr. Bryan lost heavily, but after the fire he resumed busi- ness at the "old stand, " and by 1882 he had won a second independence as regards worldly goods. Twice an alderman, he was for many years a director in the old Commercial Bank, was one of the originators of the Central National Bank, and has assisted liberally in all the religious, charitable, and industrial enterprises of Columbia.
W. J. DUFFIE & SON, NO. 150 MAIN STREET, Books, Stationery, etc.
W. J. Duthie, the senior member of this well-known establishment, began book-selling în 1856 in New- berry, S. C. He was educated at the old South Carolina College, and a man of intelligence, naturally de- veloped a taste for publishing as well as making merchandise of books. He published a booklet on Florida by Mr. David Ewart, and also repub- lished Ramsay's History of South Carolina. In 1866, Mr. Duffie moved bis business to this city, where he bas achieved success and won conti- dence for himself and his firm. He is the publisher of Stephen's School History of the United States; Da- vidson's School History of South Carolina ; and Reynolds' Readers. He also publishes the Book of Wor- ship of the Lutheran Church, South; Rev. Dr. Howe's History of the Pres- byterian Church in South Carolina ; and other books. Mr. Duffie has his son associated with him in business, thus bringing in fortunate combina- tion the experience of age with the energy of youth. The house does a general book and stationery business.
J. D. PICKARD, NO. 164 MAIN STREET.
The young men of the old house Books, News, Pictures, and Frames. of R. L. Bryan & Co. bave added a Four years ago J. D. Pickard came printing annex to their book and from N. C. to Columbia and engaged stationery business, and are zealous- in the insurance business. In Sep- ly walking in the footsteps of their tember, 1887, he opened up his hand-
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some and varied assortment of school ers, where they are the better kept books, news, stationery, and sun- from dust and dirt. Mr. Kinard has dries at No. 164 Main street, and has customers in distant parts of the met with an encouraging success for State, who regularly send to him for his first year in trade,
such wear as they need, knowing
Mr. Pickard, however, makes the that his stock is ever so complete as enlarging and finishing of portraits to be ready to fill the demands. A and the painting of pictures or scen- very attractive line of fine shoes, ery in oil, water, or pastel colors a hats, etc., superb lay-out of under- leading feature of his trade. Ile clothing and neckwear, excellent keeps a full supply of artists' mate- cases of toilet goods, jewelry, and rials, makes to order all kinds of anything which goes to complete picture frames, and also does engrav- the dress of a gentleman, are found ing and printing. Although but a here, making Kinard's clothing few months in business, Mr. P. bas house rank second to none in the shown the energy and business tact State. M. L. Kinard commenced
which bring success.
the dry goods trade in this city in 1865, seven years later changing to CLOTHING, ETC. the clothing line, which he has M. L. KINARD, 120 MAIN STREET, brought up to its present high stan- dard. It requires the services of 10 to 12 men to conduct this business, Clothing and Gents' Furnishing House. the stock carried ranges from $40,-
This house might very properly 000 to $65,000, and the disburse- have had a place among our whole- ment to employees is no small sum.
sale merchants, as Mr. Kinard does L. EPSTIN, NO. 150 MAIN STREET, a jobbing trade in many parts of the State. The merchant who carries a Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods. large and superior stock, furnishes Philip Epstin, manager, is of for- eign birth, came to Charleston in 1852, and 15 years later he began the clothing trade in Columbia. He keeps a complete assortment in all lines of his trade-clothing, hats, caps, trunks, and gents' furnishing goods ; and with more than a score of years in the trade of Columbia has become familiarly known to our citizens. His rooms are under the Columbia Hotel, in the business cen- tre of the city. a convenience to customers which should be appreciated, and it is with no depreciation of other clothing dealers that we refer to the fact that Mr. Kinard probably carries the largest and most complete assort- ment in this special line of fine goods to be found in the State. His rooms at No. 120 Main street are 33 feet wide and 180 in depth, with superb skylights, and filled to repletion with everything desirable that goes to make up a gentleman's toilet, or with the trunk required in packing JEWELRY, MUSIC, ETC. 0 the same for travel. The counters and shelving show a very complete R. N. RICHBOURG, 126 MAIN STREET, Jewelry, Pianos, Organs, etc. Win. Glaze began the jewelry trade and well selected line in every de- partment, while several thousand dollars worth of extra fine goods are found in the long row of side-draw. in Columbia more than fifty years
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ago, and R. N. Richbourg, a native South Carolinian, succeeded to the business some 15 years since. This house has eight elegant, nickel French glass show cases filled with everything desirable in gold and sil- ver watches, plain rings, or the cost- ly diamond, and every description of ladies' jewelry. The lay-out of silver plated ware and solid silver sets is very large, a full assortment of clocks, spectacles, and optical goods.
Dr. Charles H. Miot began the drug trade here nearly forty years ago, and continued in business until his last illness a year or two since. Bryan E. Miot was raised in the drug trade, graduated at the New York College of Pharmacy in 1885, Mr. Richbourg is one of the prin- cipal music dealers here, having the agency for the Steinway and Behr Brothers pianos, the goods of J. & C. Fischer, Wilcox & White and other makes of organs. Small mu- sical instruments, sheet music, and everything that goes to make up a complete jewelry and music house. Mr. Richbourg keeps two watch- makers and a jeweller, making a spe- cialty of repairing and engraving, and all work entrusted to his care receives prompt attention. and upon his father's death succeed- ed to the business. The store has re- cently been re-arranged, and a su- perb piece of furniture-a $3,000 soda apparatus-added. This, for beauty of finish and convenient fix- tures, is not excelled in the State, and deserves a liberal patronage. It has six mineral water draughts and place for 18 different flavors of syr- ups. Dr. Miot pays particular at- tention to the prescription trade, having E. L. Aimer, of Charleston, an experienced clerk, in charge of P. H. LACHICOTTE & CO., 105 MAIN STREET. that department. A liberal line of sundries, toilet goods, etc., are found, in addition to the general stock of Jewelry, Optical Goods, Etc. drugs, medicines, and chemicals. Dr. Mr. Lachicotte is a native of Miot is a native Columbian, and his Charleston, and has been in the enterprise is fully appreciated by jewelry business for 17 years. He our people who have known his opened up trade in Columbia nearly business dealings from boyhood. five years ago, and has a very neat assortment of clocks, watches, and E. E. JACKSON, NO. 105 MAIN STREET. Drugs and Drug Sundries. jewelry, giving special attention to optical goods.
GEO. BRUNS, 133 MAIN STREET. Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry.
DRUGS AND SUNDRIES. BRYAN E. MIOT, 110 MAIN STREET.
Drug and Sundry House.
Dr. Jackson is a native of Charles- ton, and was in the drug trade there for many years. He began the drug trade in Columbia in 1865, a half-
George Bruns is a native of Ger- dozen years ago removing to his many, and has been in the jewelry present location at 105 Main Street, business for thirty years. He is where he has a large room properly centrally located at 133 Main Street, fitted up for the conveniences of his and carries watches, clocks, gold trade. Dr. Jackson also has a very and silver chains, and the varieties fine microscope of high power, and of jewelry and silver plated table- has done a large amount of patho- ware. logical examinations.
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W. T. LITTLE.
NO. 944 MAIN STREET. City Hall Drug Store.
strect is under the management of the son Thomas, and a full stock of hardware and builders' materials,
Wm. T. Little is a native Colum- lime and cement, agricultural im- bian, and a life-long druggist. A plements, carriages, buggies, etc., year ago he opened up a new stock are adjuncts to the trade, and the at his present stand, in the City entire hardware business is covered , HIall, and has everything very con- in its various branches. veniently arranged. His long expe- rience as a prescription clerk at once DIAL HARDWARE CO., NO. 156 MAIN STREET. gave him the confidence of the phy- sicians, and his record shows over Hardware, Cutlery, House Furnishing. 12.000 prescriptions for the first year.
This well known house was estab- lished about thirty years ago by the late John C. Dial. After Mr. Dial's 0 HARDWARE, QUEENSWARE, &C. STANLEY'S CHINA HALL. 108 MAIN STREET, J. C. Stanley & Bro, Proprietors. death it was continued by his beirs under the firm name of Dial Hardware Company, and exclusively in that line of trade. The assortment is large, covering all the rounds of a com- This establishment has been in successful operation for about forty years. It was originated by Hon. plete hardware establishment, and with the usual house furnishing goods kept in that line. Several W. B. Stanley and continued by him other firms in the city carry hard- for more than 25 years, when it was ware with groceries or other goods, purchased by his nephews, John C. but the above house confines its and Chas. D. Stanley, whose jobbing trade strictly to hardware and its and retail trade embraces South Ca- accompaniments, and is a represen- rolina and adjoining States. The tative house.
store room extends back half the square, and is filled with their usual lines of fine china. variegated glass- ware, crockery, lamps, silverware, cutlery. stoves, tinware, and an end- less variety in novelties and house furnishings. Dealing on a cash ba- sis, they are enabled to give their customers the lowest prices, as well as the best goods.
JOHN AGNEW ESTATE, HARDWARE HOUSE.
Thomas Agne, Manager.
John Agnew, Sr., began business in Columbia about 40 years ago, and after many years of success- succceded by the sons, who have en- ful trade, succumbed to disease a joyed a prosperous business up to couple of years since and left his the present time. They command a large business to his heirs.
The large local business, and also are do- hardware house at No. 124 Main ing a jobbing trade throughout the
C. O. BROWN & BRO., 207-9-11 MAIN STREET.
Builders' Hardware, Sash, Doors, etc.
C. O. Brown & Bro. are dealing in a full line of builders' hardware, sash, doors, and blinds, which are of great benefit to the community, both as regards convenience and ex- pense. This firm also deals exten- sively in paints of all kinds, lime, and cement. Messrs. Brown are na- tive Columbians. Their father com- menced business here about 35 years ago, and continued until his death, which occurred in 1870. He was
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State, especially in the northern por- tling works in this section of conn- tion. try, and has recently put in opera- tion an ice manufactory, with ca- MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS. - -0- pacity for 25 tons per day, which is [Too late for classification.] COMMERCIAL WAREHOUSE. R. M. ANDERSON. MANAGER. Storage, Brokerage, and Carriages. doubtless the largest of its kind in the South. He owns the old Bent Works buildings on the S. C. R. R., near the Southern Cotton Oil Com- pany's plant, and has recently been one of the prime movers in organ- izing the Congaree Manufacturing Company, which will have a capital of $200,000, will be put in operation the coming season with 8,000 spin- dles and manufacture staple cotton goods. Mr. Habenicht furnishes the building in exchange for capital stock, and his various enterprises and efforts to wards establishing man- ufacturing industries in Columbia are worthy of a more extended no- tice than our present space will per- mit of.
R. M. Anderson is from Anderson, S. C., a county named in honor of his ancestors, and was in mercantile trade prior to removing to Colum- bia in 1876. He has been in the fer- tilizer, grain, and brokerage trade for some years here. In 1885 Mr. Anderson rebuilt the old Walker, Evans & Co. Confederate. paper money manufacturing building, at the corner of Gervais and Pulaski streets. This structure is 50 feet wide and 400 feet in length, and in addition to commercial storage of cotton, etc .. furnishes room in which Mr. A. keeps a large line of buggies, COLUMBIA POTTERY. carriages, wagons, etc. The wagons L. M. LANDRUM, PROPRIETOR. Four Miles Northeast of Columbia. are from the Piedmont Manufactory at Hickory. N. C .. and the carriages The Columbia Pottery was estab- lished about the year 1840 by Dr. Abner Landrum, and was carried on by him until his death ; after his L. M. Landrum, who is the present principally from the Cook Carriage Company. of Cincinnati, both estab- lishments having a wide reputation in the South. Mr. Anderson, for death it was continued by his son, nearly a dozen years past. has been Reading Clerk for the S. C. Legisla- proprietor. Mr. Landrum manufac- ture, for five years Secretary of the Board of Trade, and is one of the public spirited men of this city who walling wells, fire bricks, and various are bending their energies towards Columbia's advancement.
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