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COMMERCE AND MANUFACTURES.
but of such marked excellence and purity, as to give their brands a rank
second to none in the South. The mills were built in 1872, by D. J. Ged-
des, on the old buhr system. In 1883, the present firm succeeded them,
composed of C. H. Merritt and Charles Bain. The mill is constructed of
wood ; it is 50x60 feet in dimensions, two stories high. The equipment in
machinery and mechanical appliances is complete, of modern designs and
constructions. The complement consists of purifiers, cleaners, etc., and
four sets of buhr-stones. The machinery is driven by a Turbine wheel,
60 inches in diameter, equal to 60 horse-power, although they have a head
of about 120 horse-power. The finest grades of family flour are made
specialties ; the copy-righted brands on which they base their reputation
are "New Process," "Level Best" and "Choice." The capacity of the
mill is 50 barrels daily ; five hands are employed. Their trade extends
throughout Texas. Their annual transactions amounting to $75,000. Mr.
Merritt has an experience of many years in this business, having been
engaged in it since 1851. As an enterprise, conducive to the commercial
prosperity and productive progress of the city, they merit special com-
mendation. The business is conducted on the broad plane of legitimate,
honorable and liberal principles.

C. D. MORGAN.—Planing Mill. Sash, Doors and Blinds; Avenue C.
In all cities marked for enterprise, progress in commercial affairs and
growth in population, there are no more efficient and substantial contribu-
tors towards those desirable elements than all branches connected with the
building interests. Through their enterprise and exertions, and the prac-
tical knowledge of the proprietors, cities are
built up, adorned and made attractive. In
growing cities like this, men who are convers-
ant with the planing mill business, practical in
its details, and, withal, energetic, determined
and industrious, are certain to succeed, and they
are valuable acquisitions to its trade and assist-
ants in its progress. Such a man is C. D.
Morgan, possessing, as he does, a thorough, practical knowledge of the
business in all of its departments, in a mechanical and scientific point of
view—a knowledge acquired by a practical connection with the business
for twenty-five years. Mr. Morgan established himself in business in 1881,
with but moderate capital, but energetic, thrifty and industrious men
never stand still, and to-day his business shows a healthy and satisfactory
increase. His factory is most admirably situated on Avenue C, near its
intersection with Houston street. The buildings are 55 by 60 feet in size,
thoroughly equipped with a f till complement of the best designed modern
machinery and mechanical appliances, planers, lathes, mortising and tenon-
ing machines, saws, etc., etc. Eighteen hands are employed. Motive