Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 245, 31 August 1916 — Page 9

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"Richmond's Oldest Established Furniture Store"

Ferd GR0T1AU

"THE HOME OF QUALITY FURNITURE"

QUALITY As Applied to

Home Furnishin

means more than it does to any other class of goods which you may purchase. Quality Furniture does not go out of style; will last for generations; and will give good service. Quality without costliness is what you will find at Grothaus Home Furnishings in the latest styles, that look well, wear as well, and will give you just as good service as goods that command much higher prices elsewhere.

Pictures and figures cannot convey the Real Merit and values we are offering in BED ROOM SUITES. They must be seen to be understood. The various Period Styles are carried and show them in the different woods and finishes such as Mahogany, in both the Red and Brown finish; Circassian and American Walnut, Ivory and White Enamel. DRESSERS As low in price jjjJO.OO And up to $100.00 BEDS From $9.00 to $65.00. Chiffonieres and Triple Mirror Dressing Tables to Match.

What applies to Bedroom Furniture also applies in general to Dining Room Furniture. Our grouping of suites for the Dining Room has been with the thought of combining Comfort, Service and Pleasing Styles such as the Queen Anne, William and Mary, Adam and Colonial. Finished in Early English, Fumed, Golden and Jacobean Oak. Red and Brown Mahogany. " Mission style Early English Buffett; Ex. Table ; Six Dining Chairs, leather QQ Adam style in Brown Mahogany Buffet, 54 inch top Dining Table, six legs. Five Chairs and one JJ1 OK ft A Ann Chair

There is not a dollar's worth of OLD Furniture on our floors. It is in designs that

conform to the present day ideas of home decorations. It comes from makers whose ideals are QUALITY, who not only can be depended upon to use the best materials, the most skilled workmanship, but whose products possess a refinement and beauty of design, a tone of character that appeals to people of discriminating requirements. Whether you desire a spring, a mattress, a staple kitchen chair or an elegant period suite, we respectfully urge our patrons to call. Furniture is securely crated for

out-of-town delivery and freight charges prepaid. Ferd GROIHMJS

'614 and 616 MAIN.

RICHMOND, IND.

Furniture Men Buy Goods to Satisfy All "Few persons realize the time and attention that goes into a piece of furniture.1 remarked a furniture dealer as he waved his hand over scores of pieces that filled his show room. "Before any of these pieces were made, artists had to design the models. Hours were devoted to a discussion of the lines that you see. When these details were completed, plans had to be drawn. Then the work of getting out a sample began. After the sample was completed, the beads of the concern, acting as a jury, looked it over from all angles. Only when they were convinced that the piece was worth while was the order given for the output." There are furniture factories that turn out nothing but beds. They have specialized on this phase of the business and devote their whole time to it Other concerns are specialists on the manufacture of porch furniture, while others make nothing but chairs. That's the reason furniture nowdays

is so beautiful, and produced at such low prices. Many people buy "lifetime" furniture these days. That is, they do not buy haphazard here and there, but they go to the. dealers and tell them frankly, for instance, that they want

to buy a dining room outfit that will last as long as they live. Dealers know that these people want quality incorporated in the furniture they buy, and consequently all the furniture

houses keep on hand a good supply of pieces for such customers. Others again believe that they would rather buy medium grade pieces and supplant them every so often, so that-their homes will always be furnished with the furniture that is in vogue. All the local stores lay in large stocks for this class. They will find scores of pieces to select from. New Designs Display Taste and Simplicity

The autumn season is here. Business houses and residential properties are being overhauled and put in order for winter. When a housewife puts her house in order this fall she will find, as she always does, that she needs a piece of new furniture in one of the rooms, or that an old chair, table, bed or dresser must be replaced. Here are the questions she ought to put to herself this fall before she buys one piece: What can I afford? What is appropriate? " -. - Living Room Becomes Center of Our Lives. A genuine antique piece is beyond the reach of the average pocketbook, so we may be truly grateful for the reproductions based upon sturdy elegance and good craftsmanship. The living room is the stage setting of everyday life and the center of domestic activities, therefore it should be furnished as a congenial abiding place. Different articles of furniture may be used in the living room, congenially just as friendly people are often of entirely different dispositions. The covering of a chair may make or mar beauty of the chair. The pattern may be too large or small, too colorless, or of too striking a color. A deep and luxuriant davenport upholstered with striped blue and gold velvet, heaped with pillows, suggests enjoyable leisure hours. Mahogany Furniture Adds Tone To Room. So called English mahogany furniture decorated with dark tone flowers underneath the top finish is acclaimed unusual both in style and combination for living room purposes. Desk tables in period styles or oak or mahogany have low backs containing fittings for the desk. A small painted table always looks well in a room furnished with mahogany, indeed the choice of painted tables is unlimited. Sewing tables, smoking tables, consoles, nests of tables, all are aids to the comfortable appearance of a liveable room. Dining Room Needs Light and More Light. No room in the house deserves more consideration than the dining room. "Let there be light and more light" to give an enlivening aspect to the room. The furniture should be of utilitarian purpose. "William and Mary" and "Queen Anne" periods are used extensively f-r iht riinine room. The present in

terest in Chinese decoration is strong-j-

ly felt and lends itself well in its modern interpretation. A bed room set of enameled ivory

particularly graceful in line has old niA m.ririnira and Jananesfi desiens

proud of. This set includes twin beds, dressing table, cane seated bench chiffonier with fitted drawers and cane seated chair. Louis Seize Design for the Bed Room. A splendid example of Louis Seize design is minutely correct in every detail. Features of this set are the double caned panel beds, the usual length of the dressing table and dresser and the chiffonier which is completely appointed with sliding trays and compartments. A dressing table bench, and night stand accompany this set. The wall mirror hung above a chest of drawers has become a recognized arrangement for the bed room. A mirror always tends to increase the apparent size of a room and is a decorative asset of importance besides its usefulness. Bed room chairs should not only invite rest, but give it. Horace Varney mH nf a. Colonial ohair. "Hera Is a

thing that pleases me, this chair he's

made it everyway complete, as honest as its maker through and through.". Russia has fixed the maximum price for men's high shoes at from $6.51 to $7.13, black shoes being cheaper than colored. War has had a particularly injurious effect on Russia's silk industry. "

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makes good in a big way reaps its reward in a big way and the fact that this is the g largest furniture store in Richmond proves that it has "Made Good" in the biggest p way. Remember, this is the store that "Makes Good" its advertising by guaranteeing to sell you exactly what is advertised and at the price at which it is advertised and that m deliveries are made at the time promised and that no sale is considered closed until you gf are completely satisfied with the merchandise that you have purchased. pi

Reed's DINING TABLE Bargain!

Easy Credit Trms If Desired

New Fall Displays Now Ready

Made of Solid Oak, in either Golden or Fumed finish; six-foot extension,

patented lock; massive appearance, and guaranteed by REED'S in every

particular. The price is only ,

by REED'S in every $13.50

NEW BUFFETS

A new buffett of which we have just received a large lot. It is made according to the latest designing in buffets, finished inside, dust proof construction, beautiful quarter-sawed oak, which takes a delightfully

pleasing polish Buy it on REED'S liberal credit terms

124.50

SOLID OAK DRESSER, $18.50

Buy It On Our EASY CREDIT TERMS. Just Like Picture

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ROCKERS Are Reed's Specialty

There are actually hundreds to pick, from; over 60 different "styles of upholstered Rockers. One similar to cut at $7.50, $8.50, $10.00 and up, and a leader at only $4.95

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COMBINATION BOOK CASES and WRITING DESKS The ever popular and convenient combination Book Case Is shown at Reed's in many new styles, in Golden or Fumed Oak. The full line is on display and special low prices prevail. Special values at $17.50, $20 $22.50, $25.00, up to $40.00. Golden Oak case just like picture Special at only SI 9.85

The Newest Beds It will do your heart good to see the big new Fall lino of Simmons Metal Beds; the most comprehensive display in this section of the state. Every new and desirable style and finish is shown and very attractive prices are named. Note especially the new wood finished metal beds, like picture. Special at

HI A Dreaser which has met with instant B approval because of the beautiful finish jj and very graceful design. The workmantM ship thruout gives you every indication ill of superb value. This dresser looks like lif an article that would'cost at Q- Q PA HI least $25. See it for yourself V--Ctlvl

$1 Down $1 Weekly For a Sewing Machine

and the price one-fourth lower than you can buy this good machine for anywhere only $17.50. Such easy terms and such a great value must appeal to you. COME IN AND SEE IT. Solid Oak polished case,

drop head and all latest attachments and accessories. A machine that will give you excellent service. Only $1 Down, and $1 Weekly ... .

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