Rensselaer Republican, Volume 14, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 June 1882 — RENSSELAER. [ARTICLE]

RENSSELAER.

A History of Business Development Our Business Hen and What They are Doing. ( CONTINUED FROM LAST WEEK.) R F. Priest & Bro. A firm to be successful in business must become acquainted with the wants ai d tastes of the community in which he lives, and in selecting bis goods must do so with an eye to meeting these demands. The stock of goods carried by It. F. Priest & Brother in the old Sailor corner opposite McCoy & Thompson’s Bank, on Washing, ton street meets these requirements, for in examining the stock we find it fully up to the limes, the goods being of the best manufacture, and latest styles* Mr. Priest liA3 for 21 years been a resident of this county, consequently his acquaintance with the people i san extended one; and by his strictly honorable way and sociability be lias won their confidence and esteem. Five months ago ho opened his store in Duvall’s building on Front street, and about three months ago he made a clfange moving bis goods to bis present location which is one of the most convenient and centrally located in Rensselaer. The stock carried ~ consists i.f Boots & Shoes. Huts & Caps, Furnishing goods, Notions and cigars and tobbacco. The hat. and cap stock w** will describe first, for it is worthy of mention, as it comprises goods suitable for young and old of every class. Prominent among these goods are the celebrated Stetson makes in stiff and soft, fur and wosl bats,,in the latest shapes for old an 1 young men. These goods are acknowedged to be the finest in the market. The strut? hats come in manilla, fancy and plain straws, some in the turban shape nnd others with medium ritns. A full line of old gentlemen’s hats are seen, and, and for \oung men the latest styles out are seen in great variety. There are so many kinds for children that we will not try to describe them, but will only say that the variety presents*from a common chip to the fancy straws of «11 kinds and shapes. The furnisdiishing goods present decided novelties, and in the stock anything used to make up a gents toilet can be had. Neat neckwear is the most attractive part of a gents toilet and in selecting these goods Mr. Priest has used good judgement, and we will try and describe some of it. One of the latest things out is the ‘‘club tie,’’ which conies in figured and plain satin and silks in all shades, with long ends which is tied in a bow with ends resting outside of the coat. This same style is seen in fine mull. Then there is another in satin with wide embroidered and fringed ends. The ever serviceable inside De Join ville scarf is also seeu, and a full Hue of light colored silk pnrty ties, and fine white musliu ties, from thoseenbroidered at the end to the commoner at two for a nickel. A full as sortment of line white and coloreit shirts are in stock, among which is the .veil known “Manhattan” wuite laundried sh rt, and the “Star City” unlaundried shirt which 1 are made room the best muslin and lincu. In other goods we see the latest things out in collars and cutis, silk and linen haudker- ■ chiefs, suspenders gloves, a superb line o. haif hose, which are shown in solid colors, clucked, pulim coded und uriped, down to iiie commonest cotto i hose in heavy and light grimes, while in underwear both heavy and*light aie Kept iu all grades. in not ous lint soAps, cum os, brushes and other goods art kept. A special leature of the w hole slock is the line ut lands aud shoes in which all kinds of fool wear is seeu. Lxuuitmiigiiie ladies ami Misses goods hroi, we ooei-rve In. F. linney, tton «x Oo t> goods m e carried in all guides. litre are me hneot glove kid dr*e*s allows iu button null tide 1 'Ct, und the styiuh sandals, Newpoii lies, am< winking shoes lor bummer Wear, iu diherem siyles, and a new thing >u me way ot c mvas button Newport; aim tne plum a/id oruiiffltuied uuiuty loe slipper. for old la it# we sec a soft glove euitbkm slipper, made for ease aud com* fort. A l.ni line ol medium uud heavy oiiuts lor Women and children ure topi, in chiidroii’s hue shoes tauoy and plain go> us are uuiiced. Now the uieu « and ouys' wear i- seen, and in light dress shoes me narrow aim wide toed shoes are both siiuwu, and then- style and perfection of hi as Weil aa the stock tin y contain, i.uvegiicn them notoriety as first class. A line huud-stwed calf tuioi i* auother specially, aud me greiu satisfaction it is giving Is due to the laci that it is muds equal to custom .worn, and in st ick, ID and nnish is No. 1. A light, whoie-Eiocii kip bout is carried, uuu u too, ciiutains superior stock and la luuUo upo.i honor. All the above lueiiMoutd g* ou# are uianuiitcuired oy N■ F. Tenny, Boas iw Co., ot Bos.on, who nave a well mot lied reputation for producing superior goods A heavy Kip boot for general wear manufactured by i, e «>, W. Cady ,‘C Co., of Cleveland ik lavorite with all who are wearing it. a line of medium guadesund heavy plow shots are also kepi. A full stock of choice cigars aud linn cut chewing, smoking aud plug tobaccos are kepi, and in ilie many brands curr.ed, a man iauiways sure of getting a good cigar. Mr. l’riest’s trade is increasing, which ehowe that the people are becoming convinced ol live lueriisof his goods,, w inch he is selling at such prices that when a customer b t.y» anything ull.im he ieeht that bin motley has b.vu well used.

A. Leopold* Any merchantile house which has been in business continually for nearly 20 years, and which has borne through all seasons of war, panic, expansion of credit, and depression of trade, ati unquestioned reputation as a staunchand reliable concern, is certainly entitled to a leading position in any mention of Dade affairs. The l)ry Goods house of A. Leopold, is such au one. Mr. Leopold commenced business here in 18b3, on the old Bailor corner, the firm be ing Heidleberger A Leopold, which w*s continued for a period of six years When it was dissolved, and was then Known us A. Leopold’s. Throe years after this dissolution Mr. Leopold bought La Rues’ stone budding,—which at that time was (lie Huest business block n Rensselaer—improved it greatly aud moved his shuck of guods intuit, iie occupied this building till his increasing trade compelled him to seen, larger quarters. au,d accordingly, in May, 1881, he commenced the erection us his present commodious business Mock, on Washington St., and utter us completion in April 18a2, he tooii possession, largely iucreasing his stock ol goods. The b ildiug is ol i nek, two stories. The sales ruoin is lid x9O feet, is well lighted, uud tilted up with plate glass front, hue chandeliers, revolving stools iu trout of Uni counters, and other modern arrangements. At (he rear end of this room is a lull length pier glass, and here also elevated abuvo f the inaiu lioo/ is the office, the whole of the second floor is used for the display of carpets, on cloths aud trunks, iu me extensive line ot cuipeis, are seeu from tne (apistry ami ingrain, in desirable patterns to the common hemp carp- ts A line ol samples are abo kept of cu pels not in stock. Descending to Hie main sales room we notice a geueral stock, of dry goffOT-., clothing, huis aud caps <nd bouts aud slices are earned. The dress goods stuck is replete with silks, satins, buntings, nuns veiling, black and colored cashmeres, mainline cloths, suitings, qilain ami tigureu alpacas, brocades, etc; aud iu ginghams au aurrciive display is made of u* w styles. I*or miu-summer vveur plain and figured swtso and lawns iu new designs are exhibited. the calicoes and ciutuues are new and fresh. Silks, satins, fringes, laces, pussimeuieries, buttons and other ores* trimmings come iu great profusion; and in eiuoroideries, ribbons, fans, parasols aud notions au annual ciiuless variety is kept. The neckwear stock is replete with the iaiest novelties, conspicuous among wlticii arc the Mother fiubbard collars, which ure u eomhuiatiou of satin und lace; also scans, ties and luclius. From the inn si tuucy aud plain to the common cotton hosiery lor iauius and children is lu stock. Ail grades of shawls, saques and dolmans ure suowu. iu domestics, table linens, towels, bod spreads, bleached aud browu muslins, cottotades, tickings, denhams aud Housekeepers goods fc eueiully, goons arc otter.d at lowest prices Now we lake a look at the clulhiug department which is made a special feature ot the stock, aud hud it is complete. A man eau be titled out here with uuy sum ot suit desired, it he vvuiiU a dress or business suit, or a pair of fight p ints, he can bo accommodated wub the best readymade guods in itio market, lor they are cut and made in the tau-si style. Funicular at tentiuu is paid to childrens ciuihiug, und while they ure fashioned aud cut io fit perfectly ihi id roll of ullages, the workmanstnp is strong uud goo. , while thu material put into them is much belter Ilian is urdiuarily used iu ilii.i class of suits. The price 100 ot many suits are less than the oloiu and trimmings atone can up linn my m, bought lor. From out of this slock a onild of any age can oe tilted. Thu liue ol gents furnishing goods is probably tne largest iu the city, collars, chils, ties, shirts uudervvear and a splendid assortment ol iaucy and plain, heavy aud light hosiery is lioticeab e, and wool, fur and straw liats-in tho latest styles are ween. The bool aud shuesiock .or men, women aud chilureu is second to uonu in the city, foi from the lightest kid dress shoes an. slippers to ihe heaviest broguii or kip boot is in stock. These goods are coDlined to no particular make, but a specialty is made ot securing shoes from the best manufactories. Mr. Leopold buys liis goods for cash, discounting all bills, which enab.es him io give his customers the benefits, ly otferlug them ut lowest prices, and m selling hit goods he tuakek it a rule to represent them Correctly, lie has aiwa.s taken au active interest iu Rensselaer’s prosperity, and has done his share in promoting her growth, and lias established a business here ou a sound basis that reflects credit on his enterprise aud cnuilcs him to a liucrul pauoiiage.

C* C* Starr* Reusvelaer is note! for the enterprise nnd energy of her business men, and for the solidity and solvency of her commercial iusiitutious. One of the special qualifications of her business men ts couservitism—tiib vitill principle of certatu success. Among the many stuuuch houses of ibis city whose reputation extends throughout this county, is the grocery store of U. C. Starr on Washington street. Mr. Starr is the oldest grocer in the county. lie came here in 1801, and served as a clerk in the store ot J. Al. Ausuu for ene year, when he became a partiierjn the business. In 'O4 he commenced bu.-iuess alone since which time he has conducted the same, enlarging his stock us his increasing t ado demanded, til 1 to-uoy he carries one of the largest lines of faluily supplies in the county. Indeed, IficK* is not uu article used in the. cullldary

department but can be had here, while the goods are fresh, aud dean, being continually replenished. The buildiug is 3d x 95 feet, and is conveniently arranged for doing a large business. A tho right of the saies room is au “up ground’ cedar with cement floor, und off’this apartment is a large stationary refrigerator for butter, which is kept couetantly cool with ice. In the rear of the sales roo u is a ware house for sa tin bulk, aud glass jars. The teas rang) in 9 different kinds from 2*5 cents to SI,OO per pound, and among tea drinkers they have a wiue reputation for their excellent flavor. The coffees are bought in job lots, and are roasted in the store, Air. Sturr being the only dealer here who roasts coffees. All grades are kept, ranging trom 12* to 20cents per pound. The sugars a o al: nought meat- loads, aud is the Hue we see from iTie while, powdered, granulated ana crushed, to the commonest browu su gar. A full sto.k of syrups are aiso kept A specialty is made of carrying only the purest spices aud’ilavoriiig extracts. Tne slock of canned goods is immense, and emoraees Caliiorma aud eastern trulls, pieties and fish, whiie in fresh tr picul fruits we sue oranges, luinons and tmiiuuuas. tu dried iruits are raisins; currauts, citron p-uues, tigs, dates, peaches, apples, etc. Sever>l different kiuds of baking powdei are carried, and in laund y soups the best goods are handled in great variety, in dried, stunkeu and pickled meats and sail iish the invoice is Very large, an t this house rnuKiiig a specialty of family fl„ur umoug other ormids too celeurated doiiiiceilj Hour is sold, which is u great favorite Amoug housekeepers. Lovers of the weed have been well provided lor, juugiug from the lai ge slock, of plug, tiue out, cue wing and smoking looacco's an sate together with choicest brands ot' a cigais c-.uiec-tunery, nuts, toys aud notions. Turning to look through the crucaery department wo find u supp lied With itu unusually large stock of American and Englisn goods. Tue qoe nswaru comes direct irom til- pollens, iiiugiish stone ware iroui importers, and the glass ware from jobners. tlere are seeu me oest g >ods m to grace ihe table with, in glass ware we sec lull sets and single pieces trustee, ugureu uud piuiu,- iu new and graceful uestgiis, wuite die variety is s..ch that ati; taste'cau oe grunneJ, iu making a selection, some ueauutui goods are sn >wn iu uajonca and decorated ware, vases and aua lumps. A full stock of lamp fixtures *re aiso uu sale* Alan; ot tne goods ure bought iu large qu.ti.iiius directly trom importers aud tuauulacturera—-tiiu staples by the barrel aud suet, crackers trom me manufacturers, —thereby saving the proms oi middle men, which enables .dr. etarr to give his customers the buuufit us me same 0; selling ai bottom prices. Uu entering ihe store tile immensity ut the stock and its perfect arrangement is at once utticabie. Air. Stair for many years has het.ii tnr leader in tne grocery trade uer c iie was the hist business man to put a nee delivery wagon ou the road, uud has introduced mid is tne ouiy grocer m-re wuo run a? cotte i. This is one ot our prominent busiucss interests, uud is the oldest of the kina in the county.

F* B. 11l ammi Everywhere me Drug easiness is one of such character un i extent as to claim a prominent position in tue doinwu of trade, ihe art.cles dealt in are of such a nature, uua tue relation of me druggist io me consumer is such tnut not ouiy are lue cardinal business vu-. an cailoT for, bat also an intimate knowledge of the quality and properties ut gouus, su. h ns is rarely required m jnercuaiuilt) life iu g nersl. I'm drug store ol F. ii. Learning (successor to E. il. Tharp,) un Wasuiugtou street, is one of our reliable business bosses. Mr. Learning wlu uas be.-ua re.-ideut of Reusaeiaor, for the .'ast 18 uiontus has made many warm fne.ids by his geniality and upright drportmuui. tie u.s hud lb years experience in the drug business—l years of this time oeu.g spent in Lafayette and he is thoroughly posted in putting up prescriptions, wkicu lie makes a lend.rig feauture of his business, paying paying particular attention lo compounding every prescription accurately. The salesroom is sluckei with drugs, che ideals, and medicine*, together witn tine liquors and wines tor medicinal purposes only. Air. Learning manutaclures ail his own tinctures, in patent mAdicmes the standard remedies of the day ure carried, uud iu this direction auytniug found worthy is secured, aud kept oil sale. A lull stock of dye*, wmio lead, dry und mixed paints, ous aud vnr. ashes, brushes uud other articles used Ly painters are Ke,,t. We also notice liver aud kidney puds, lung pruteetois and kindred articles are iu stocK. iu the way of miscwlluneous articles we observe lu.cy goods, both useful and ornamental, pocket books eic. The toilet urucies embrace, perfumes, lusting iu fragrance a.id delicate iu oiler; hair oils, cosmetics, fine soups, c«mbs Lnd brushes Right here we wilt mention an arttele, carried, which is needed in every household 1: >s Lord, Whittimore & (Jo’s stove, furniture and leather enamel for dressing furniture aud leather aud polishing/Stoves, and which is giving the best satisfaction to those who ure uaing it. It is clean and can be easily applied with a sponge, producing instantly a brilliant palish. Tue stock of stationery is replete with’' school, miscellaneous and blank books,note paper,pens,inks, pencils aud sohkol supplies, generally, and the slock of wall paper is seen iu variety, from the more expbusivo in utw spring patterns to the Commoner kinds. This stock is very just now. Lovetfs

of a floe cigar can always u« accommodated at ibis store with the choicest cigars, whife a line of tobbaccos are also kept. Any article notin stock will be ordered by Mr. Leiuning on short notice. It is his intention to curry the best goods in every department of the store, and sell the Bume at popular prices, while every order how-' ov«r small will bo utiendei to with *hw strictest attention. Air. Learning s long an 1 practical experience in the drug and prescription business welt tits him tor tho po-iuon he occupies, nnd the favorable impression be has nude among our' people is the best recommend he could offer, and. is a guarantee that lie will succeed iu his ucw undertaking. We, with our busiuess men aud oitizeus geuorally attend to him a hearty welcome und best wishes for futuro prosperity.

J, A. Sharp We do not know of a place in Rensselaer whore a pleasant* r hour can be spent than among the gems of art to be seen in J. A. Sharp s Fioiur ( Gallery over Kannal's Drug Sioro ou Wash ngtou street Fussing into ihe reception room we dud it well furnished uud pleasant, while it is filled with pictures wmch would da credit to galleries iu muoli larger towns than ours. ihf operating room, in the rear is supplied with excellent light und witfi the best inHU'utiie,.ls uud improved facilities, which shows that the prupnetor keeps up with me limes, in every tmug that will enable him to do first-class work. Any Kind of picture is made hers, trom the card pliolograpu to the lifesiid portrait in India ink, c-ayun, water color or pastidle. Tan large pieiu.es reflect credit ou the refined skill of the artist, thu coiors, being oeautilully bieudeU_atid soitly lone >, giving the features a luc like expression, woiiu miner details ar6 accurately porirayeu, which combines tb make a perfect liken Airs, dnarp is the ariist and her wo. k denotes arustio talent ot a nigu order. The cuoiuui, panel and card pietur-s are also particularly Uuticeuoie, aid have given Air. Binrp a weli munieii reputation tor executing exoxcelieut work in this direction', in Hus work tne expression of the eyes ami teaiu>‘es of the face ure hroQght out clear aud'dtstihei witli that louuddd sinoothuesi so much'udtiiired by lovers of art. We notice he pays particular uitemion to posing —which is baif iu making aubrfecl picture —without wuhou au otherwise Fealiy good pictures All tils picllies aesumo un easy m*ii*ral posit toil. Funicular attention is paid to to taking children* pictures,, und we notice some specimens oi kwid oi work wuich it no hard to excel, iu taking babie s pictures Air. Sharp haa had remurkauiy good -uucess, as well us id* lading fatuity groupcs Old aud faded pictures ure copied and enlarged, ami views of rwsideuces ure made al very reasonable) prices. Air. re Airs. .Sharp have been herd tor the past four years, and have built up a r**putaii..u us artists, tliut has brought to their rooms un extended patronage which is honestly, earned by luoir really good work. J. V* W. Kirk* To soil the better clusj of dies.- goods by san> pie i? I incoming popuiar iu the smaller cities turougnoui me laud, and inw method uaa supplied a want long leit, froth the fact that uo mercuuut wno carries a geueral slock can attbrj to keep a e i.npie o aisortmeut by tne piece of lue scores of different siuds or fabrics now called for, bat wmch &ie essen*. al to keep Ud es dressed iu fashion iu every town mere are ladies wuo desire lo dress in iasuiou, aud to do so have to resort to me large city stores tb procure the latest mones. Mr, J. V’. VVixirk, a young m u wu > has had years ot exporiuiici* iu me iry goods business; ami wno lor the past ten years has been well known throughout tius county, aboht threo mouths ago, located hi in F. J! Hears Furniture store on Washington street, nml commenced the sde of goods by sample, supplying hiuisulf with me latest novelties. • n ures.i labnes, and liis efforts have been rewsided by success. \Ve called on bim a few days since, and find he has 500 samples, among wmch are tho elegant brocadtf satins and st.Ks in all me prevailing coidts, ■ MUging trom (be lowest to the highest priced goods; datin Rhadumes and Butitt duly one, tor dresses and wraps, ure aiso s- en iu endless variety, and in different weignts. Uieu me ever serviceable imported and Americau black silks are shown soft, neaVY aud rich, and for wedding* suits, ol which a specialty are made, weseo the laiest styles in delicate tints in brocaded and plain silks, satins and metres: Au elegant .tray ,es heavy motie antique, wureied silks aud muirrs are seen in black and other colors. The sample, us summer silks; embrace every style of the season, such'us pin stripes aud. checks, pin n und poiah dotted foulards so stylish now; surah sites and saiius, and numerous other Kin is. About 16u samples of summed silks alone are shown, hvery ttew shale df uuiis veiling, bunting, embroidered fabrics for suits, aud oueaiaurc* are aiso largely displayed. The cashmeres run iroui 80 to 50 inches in width, uud are seen in all grades. For the extreme hot weather, we see a beautiful line of Fersiati lawns nnd India mulls, and dotted and plain whitfe swigs. These goods wiil be the uUin of fashion the fuming summer. The Flrsian lawns an*l India mulls urq and drape beautifully. Air. Kirlt is also pfepured to. furnish drees trimmings of any kiud. Hie. arrangetueats are such with the target* wholesale houses that he can take an order by sample, and furnish the goods to u customer within 48 hours after the order is given. The sails fact ion his guods have given has had a tendency to increase hi.a sales rapidly, and It is ustonishing to know of the large number of orders he has til lock since he -commenced the business, three months ago. In every instance sntisfucliod is guufentced the custotocxs.