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"D. HEYE -- Carriage Trimmer, Manufacturer of and Dealer in all Kinds of Saddles, Harness, Bridles, Collars, Whips, Leggings, Side Saddles, etc.; No. 17 Commerce Street. Among the many branches of business carried on in communities, there are none that contribute more to the general convenience than that of the saddler, harness maker and carriage trimmer. Especially is this true in this section, where stock raising is the most important pursuit. But taking trade generally, there are none that could transact business without them. Without the convenience and facility afforded by the handiwork of the saddler in his various products, the wheels of commerce would be locked or move but slowly. It is therefore in its effects on other branches and its general results, the most useful of trades. In this, as in every pursuit in life, some men out-strip others, are more thorough. This is the result of long experience, industry, better practical knowledge of their trade and honest pride in their work. To a man who establishes a character for first-class work, the use of the best materials, and better than all, honorable dealing, success is certain. San Antonio is well supplied with establishments in this branch, the oldest, and among the most prominent of which is that of D. Heye. Mr. Heye established his business in 1866, with but small capital, financially, but with a strong, reserve fund of energy, and that industry natural to his countrymen. He also brought to his aid that prime factor, a thorough, practical education in his trade, acquired in his native land -- where thorough mechanics are taught and no botches. His business has been a steady success from the start, increasing year by year. Experience teaches those who once patronized him, that they could do no better elsewhere, if as well. Hence, his customers, once gained, stuck to him. He manufactures fine and ordinary saddles, single and double harness, for all purposes ; bridles, leggings, side saddles, etc. He trims carriages in any desired styles. In this branch of his business he claims special merit, and he has gained the highest reputation for his work of any house in Western Texas. To prove this, he invites the closest investigation of his work. He also carries a complete stock of saddles, harness, whips, pads, interfering-boots, curry-combs, sponges, lap-robes, foreign and domestic bits, chamois, etc., etc. In repairing, he has no equal, as his experience dates from 1850 -- 35 years ago, when most of his competitors did not know what a saddle was. He employs five expert hands, and he will not have any other kind. His place of business is commodious and convenient, No. 17, Commerce street, the main business thoroughfare of the city. The main room is 25 by 55 feet in size ; the shop, 18 by 15. His trade reaches through the State of Texas; his transactions reaching $15,000 annually. His greatest pride is in the fine workmanship, and superior quality of goods turned out of his shop. Mr. Heye has been a resident of Texas since 1866, and he is a conscientious, honorable, business-man and citizen." |
