. Wilmington up-to-date : the metropolis of North Carolina graphically portrayed . 64 THE CITY OF WILMINGTON. D, McEACHERN,Wholesale Grocer and Naval Stores, 204 and 206 North Water Street* Prominently engaged in the wholesale grocery trade here is theenterprise of Mr. D. McEachern, who commenced operations in that period he has succeeded in consolidating a business whichhas become permanent and which has gained the favorable considera-tion of the trade generally. Premises are utilized at the above address,which comprise two floors, and which occupy an area of 40x120 stock
. Wilmington up-to-date : the metropolis of North Carolina graphically portrayed . 64 THE CITY OF WILMINGTON. D, McEACHERN,Wholesale Grocer and Naval Stores, 204 and 206 North Water Street* Prominently engaged in the wholesale grocery trade here is theenterprise of Mr. D. McEachern, who commenced operations in that period he has succeeded in consolidating a business whichhas become permanent and which has gained the favorable considera-tion of the trade generally. Premises are utilized at the above address,which comprise two floors, and which occupy an area of 40x120 stock comprises a full assortment of heavy groceries, such ascanned and pickled meats, corn, hay, flour, sugar, molasses, tobacco,snuffs, etc., all of which are derived direct from first hands and origi-nal sources of supply, and are placed at the disposal of the trade at thevery lowest market prices. The trade of the house extends throughout. a radius of 150 miles from Wilmington, and is represented on the roadby commercial travellers. A special department of the business is innaval stores. Mr. McEachern buys and sells these commodities andalso handles them on commission. He invites consignments of thesame, making liberal advances as required, and his facilities enablehim to assure quick sales and prompt returns. He carries a large stockand all orders are filled to the satisfaction of shippers. Mr. McEach-ern, the sole proprietor of this business, is identified with a number ofother interests, which have contributed in no small measure to Wil-mingtons facilities and welfare. Thus, he is president of the CapeFear and Peoples Steamboat Company, a freight and mail line, plyingbetween Wilmington and Fayetteville, and he is chairman of the Boardof County Commissioners. He is a member also of the Chamber ofCommerce and the Produce Exchange, and may be said to be generallyactive in all that would contribute to the citys advanceme
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