This concern began business January 1, 1911 and was incorporated on July 1, 1917. In January last this company purchased the two large plants formerly owned by the Pekin Cooperage Company of this city. Prior to that time they had been operating at Wilmont, Ark., and Winnsboro, La., where they still maintain branch plants. The products are produced in the rough at the branch plants and shipped to the Paragould plants, where they are refinished and made ready for shipment. The two large plants of the company in this city, which are situated just South of the Union Passenger Station, on the tracks of the Cotton Belt and Missouri Pacific Railways, cover an area approximately seventeen acres including the storage yards and sheds. When operating at full capacity, they employee an all departments of the business approximately 500 workmen. The company has built a business connection that extends throughout nearly every state in the union, shipments being made in car-lots exclusively to all the leading market centers.

The officers of the Eckhardt & Lennon Company are, H.C. Eckhardt, President; G.L. Prigmore, Vice-President, and Stephen Lennon, Secretary-Treasurer, the last named gentleman being the active manager. L. H. Martin, who was for 20 years with the Kennedy Heading Co., at Memphis, came with the company when they bought the Paragould plants and has charge of the main office here. The above named gentlemen are citizens of unquestionable standing in al circles, are largely public spirited and take an active interest in advancing the best interests of the community in which they are operating.

Paragould Marble Works

One of the oldest customs in the history of mankind is that of placing over the remains of departed loved ones some sort of memorial to mark their last resting place. Away back in scriptural times, clean through to present age, this custom has been in vogue, the plain wooden or stone slab of centuries ago gradually giving away to more artistic work until today our cemeteries contain many costly and elaborate specimens of the stone-cutter's art. Among the concerns engaged in this line in this section, none enjoy a better reputation for straightforward dealing than the Paragould Marble Works, owned by B.F. Justice & Son. They are both well known, enterprising and progressive citizens and have always had the best interests of the community at heart.

This concern is devoted to the manufacture of marble and granite monuments, headstones, markers, etc. Drawings and estimates are furnished upon application and contracts are entered into for work of any magnitude. All cutting and lettering is done by pneumatic tools and machinery and this branch of the business is in charge of men of the highest qualifications in this line.

This establishment is located on Second street, near the Post Office. The firm has built up an extensive business during the ten years of its career and now transacts business in many states of the Union.

Fisher's Drug Store

Disease, accident, ordinary sickness---"the thousand natural shocks that flesh is heir to"---render necessary in every community, good dugs and medicines in sufficient quantities to meet requirements and within reach when they are needed, which is often with the utmost haste. Because of this and that he has provided for the wants of the people in this line of trade, O. O. Fisher, proprietor of Fisher's Drug Store, is held in high esteem by all. This business has been established for a number of years and has been under the ownership of Mr. Fisher for eight years. He is a native of Greene County and one of the best known citizens in the community. Mr. Fisher is progressive in his ideas and methods and a gentleman with whom it is a pleasure to deal. In matters respecting the welfare of his home town he has always taken a deep interest and contributed both time and money toward all projects that have had for their aim the advancement of the community in general.

The stock carried comprises everything commonly found in a first-class drug store, such as pure drugs, chemicals, proprietary remedies, toilet requisites, stationary, office supplies, fine candles in both bulk and packages, rubber and leather goods, physician's supplies, cigars, tobaccos, etc. In the sale of proprietary medicines, he makes a specialty of the well known "Dike" line. A modern and attractive soda fountain is installed, where all kinds of refreshing temperance beverages and ice cream are served in a delightful manner by a competent dispenser.

OVERLAND PARAGOULD COMPANY

It is safe to say that deep down in their hearts, everybody has a desire to own a real motor car--fully equipped and with every possible built-in refinement. They want a beauty of line, genuine efficiency and sturdy lasting qualities. They want a car that can be run economically and that can be kept out of the repair shop. The Overland is a car that has always given the most positive satisfaction. For Overland owners the automobile problem has been solved. These well known and popular cars are sold in Greene and Clay counties by the Overland Paragould Co., who established business here in June 1917. The office and saleroom are located on North Pruet street, in the Arkansas Store Building. A first-class service station is maintained in connection where all cars sold by the firm are looked after by mechanics of the highest qualifications. They are also local distributors of the celebrated Fisk line of tires and tubes.

This business is managed by H.B. Cabaness. He is one of our enterprising and progressive business men and is meeting with success through open, modern and legitimate lines.

Welborn's Studio

Photography at the present day is not merely the transmission of one's features on paper, as in days gone by but has now developed into a high art that reproduces every expression and the operator must have the natural talent for the profession and be an artist in every sense of the word to measure up to public taste. One of the most capable and reliable men engaged in this profession in this section is A.L. Welborn, proprietor of Welborn's Studio. He has been established here 15 years and at his present location for 7 years. His wide experience intimated knowledge of the business and splendid facilities enables him to please all classes of patrons. The quality of his work cannot be excelled by any other studio in this section of the country. And his prices are as moderate as can be anywhere. Mr. Welborn makes pictures of all sizes and styles, does picture framing, enlarging and Kodak finishing. Personally he is one of our best interests of Paragould and the vicinity.