Jasper County Democrat, Volume 17, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 August 1914 — Rowles & Parker’s Store Will Soon Be Reopened. [ARTICLE]

Rowles & Parker’s Store Will Soon Be Reopened.

Messrs. Rowles & Parker are installing their new stock of goods in the Forsythe building and are now prepared to offer for sale such goods as have been unpacked. Mr. Forsythe completely overhauled the building after the fire of several months ago, installing beautiful new show windows, the most artistic jn this part of the state. Also a passenger elevator for the use of patrons of the store at the right rear end. The wall between the grocery department and the main room was torn out, making one large room, which adds greatly' to the improvement. Indirect glow lights were also installed throughout. Messrs. Rowles & Parker have also made several changes in the new arrangement of their stock. In entering the front door at the right will be found the hats and caps, men’s and youth’s clothing and the shoe departments. The center will be devoted to notions and on the left dry goods and underwear. In the rear the grocery department. Upstairs will be found the ladies’ ready-to-wear, rugs and carpets and linoleum departments. Here also Mrs. Beam will have her millinery establishment in connection with the store. Messrs, Rowles & Parker have been forced out of business ever since the tire burned out their stock some seven months ago, but they will no doubt again assume their old commanding position in the mercantile field of Rensselaer. On Thursday and Friday, August ,27 and 28, we understand Messrs. Rowels & Parker are going to have their grand fall opening.