Bloomington Telephone, Volume 14, Number 10, Bloomington, Monroe County, 16 July 1889 — Page 4

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BLOOMNGTON

W L Evans In presenting the business interest of Bioomington, it would be incomplete without mention of the Photographer. Mr. Evans has had ample experience, and may well be classed among the progressive artists. Dnr ingthe many years he has followed the business, he has kept pace with the wonderful improvement made in photography, taking advantage of every new idea and studying every detail that would benefit him in the production of good work. The operating room is supplied with excellent light, so arranged as to produce the best artistic effect. With superior instruments, and back grounds, Mr. Evans studies and aims to give position thai; will best suit the subject; this ho seems to know almost by intuition. Artists who understand the various details and special requisites to complete a satisfactory photograph, are entitled to a high

rank in their profession, and such a one we can recommend in the person of Mr. Evans. He is a highly resnected citizen. He has a first

can fill the position in his absence as well a himself. Those desiring good photographs and Tin-types will do well to call at his gallery on the north side of the square, up stairs, where will be "found the largest,most commodious and best furnished gallery in Monroe county. J. H Kirby There is nothing that pleases a newspaper beUer than to be able to speak a good word for one of the city's enterprising business men. In onr review of the business interests of Biooinington thi3 week, we have had occasion to speak of no firm more deserving of a high compliment for their manner of conducting business than that of Joseph II. Kirby. This gentleman is one of the bett butchers in this locality, having eminently equipped himself

for the nrosecntion of the same. He -r1tave a large stock of Cigars and t 1 1 3 . - 1 ; lm -i ! 1-

n 1 U ill - - I" and families. These gentlemen having been raised here, it fo.iows that all their interests are centered here, and tbey are using every endeavor and have so far succeeded in maintaining the high reputation for honesty and generous dealing, which

their father established tor them here years ago. Since the opening of this grocery,the trade has increased until now it is one of tho leading houses of its kind in Bioomington. The location of this popular house is one ol the best in town, wth a frontage

of 20 feet and a depth of 150. It has for its customers the best class of citizens. The business of this establishment is curried on with untiring diligence ar.d excellent management. Their stock of goods is always full, and is of the freshest and choicest quality to be found in the market. They receive almost daily fresh goods, thus keeping their stock replenished with the freshest and best class of articles foi family use. Their prices are as. reasonable as any grocery in this sec tion, and they are always prepared to fill orders from

the town or country. C. Jttobert&on & Bro.'s facilities are not surpassed by any house in Bioomington for first quality of goods and low prices. Families can have their purchases delivered promptly and right at their doors, without ex;ra charge. These gentlemen make a specialty of the best brands of Flour and Feed. They have a laiva department i-ct apart for the storage of such artie.es and their stock of feed is the largest in the city. In the way of substantial they have everything you can think of, and always guaranteed good weight andmeaauies, w.th goods entirely pure and just as represented. They keep all kinds of fruits in their season, and make a joint of also leading the trade in Jiis line. In the way of canned goods and fancy groceries, they have an unusually large stock, which is always fresh and r ;re. They carrr a large stock of

eensware aim 'jiassware; tney ai-

kas been conducting the business in

our town only o years, and during that time he has built up a good trade. He secures the best of stock for his patrons, and his steaks and roasts are always tender and juicy. He will not allow anything to enter his market which he does not know is all r 2 ery respect. His i2Mirc always as low as is consis-

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in his weights, s.nd the people know when they buy of him they will get the best fvveryiaing in his line, and receive; lull value for their money every time. He keeps all kinds of fresh and .salt meats; also carries bulk oysters in season. Fresh tish are received daily. Having a large refrigerator, well tilled with ice, he is able to keep his fresh meats in a pure, wholesome condition. H understands the business m its various details most thoroughly and his knowledge of the same,his unitiiing energy and pushing nature is bound to secure for the house a mos't prominentposition in the trade generally. He IsVatroniz "ay the best citizens of Bioomington and vicinity and also supplies the Rational Hotel with its meats. This i s a hou-e that is a very desirable acquisition to our business interests, and all persons wanting anything in his line can rest assured of getting the best the market affords, and of having orders filled in a manner satisfactory to those interested. His place of business is on the east side of the square, south of J. Craig Worley. Colonel Edst, who has been in the employ of Mr. Kirby for 4 years, is one of the best butchers, and most honorable aud accommodating young men in the city. C. Robertson & Bro. The importance of purity and quality in every article of food, renders the business of supplying that demand one that should be entrusted only to reliable and honorable persons. Every city and town Las its representative establishments and Bioomington lavs claim to one of the best, both in regard to tine quality and large variety of stock. The housi reterml to is thai of C. Robertson & Bro The character of the establishment under consideration hasehiited the praise, not only of the patn-ns of the store and the general public, but also of strangers visiting the city. A wHMoeated, well arranged ttore of this kind is of special interest to boase-kcpers, inspiring them as it does witli confidence that they will be furnished with choice, fresh articles fes family consumption. C. Robertson fc Bro , the proprietors of this widelj known establishment, have bten engaged in the giucery business for seven years, and were both Lorn and raised hi Monroe county. Their father settled one mile north of Bioomington when the country was yet a wilderness, and became well and favcrably known to all the early pioneers for miles around, on account of his industry and energy in subduing the forests, and converting ft into a pleasant and agreeable homers well as for the kind and helping hand which he never failed to lend to his neighbors, also struggling to build up comfortable home for themselves

George A- Fender. If there is anything that gives comfort and relief to the weary traveler's mind, it is to know that when his destination is reached Ii3 can find a comfortable home-like place to rest. Stepping from the railroad train in the night, tired, weary, hungry, and thirsty, and ail covered with coal-dust, what more pleasant thought could come into the traveler's mind than to know that but a few steps is required to take him to a second home? The house of George A. Fender is just such a place as we speak of. All the comforts and conveniences of home can be found there. When you are ready to retire for the night, you arc sure of a clean, cheerful-looking room, where you can lie down on a good, comfortable bed and rest undisturbed

until awakened in the morning

Mr. George A. Fender, the pro

prietor of this house, has had much experience m this line of Ihimjiohs,

and his house is tast gaming a much

deserved reputation as ;i well-kept

house. Mr. Fender is a very sociable, accommodating gentleman, and will spare no pains to make his guests feel perfectly at home when

at his house.

His table is supplied with all that the average man could wish for, and the meals are prepared in the most palatable and home-like way, The beds are comfortable and clean, and the room well ventilated and lighted Besides serving meals at all hours, he keeps a full line o:' Confectioner

ie?, such as nno r'ronch e;uunes, tropical fruits and fatioy groceries. The lunch room, where lunch and ice cream may be had at any time, is cosv and clean. We can a sure the traveling public who stop at this house that they will bo as well treated as at any other house in this section of the State. It is located on west 5th street, just north of the depot, and he keeps open day and night. His rales are ifl.oO per day, or"25cts per meal.

M. Yoiper t

Tobaccos, anion lj which may be

found the best brands m the market anywhere1. The)- take all kinds of country produce, for which they pay the highest market price in cash or trade These goads are all sold at prices to defy competition. This house is arranged with an air of perfection that is not always to be seen

m a house of this. kind. Everything is scrupulously naat and clean, r.nd

persons trading at this popular gro

cery can always rest assured ot getting the value of their money and

the best goods is: the market. :lus

establishment, a.- its success would

attest, is conducted on the highest

business principles, with a degree of

honesty and fair dealing that Is bound to win friends on all sides.

The entire establishment is iiv?tlv

entitled to the consideration and

patronage of the public; and the

gentlemanly proprietors to the esteem that energv and talent always

inspire. C. KobeUson & Bro.'s

place of business is on the northet

corner of the sqvan . t Jd. j;artiiL Person:-1- in coming to town to buy

Groceries are .always desirous of

knowing where '-hey can find the largest and mot t complete stocks ; tho freshest and purest articles of goods si the Iowe.;t and most re asonabie prices, at which a good pure, whoieeozno quahty can be had. in this as in ail othar lines or goods, Bioomington ha; her representative establishments. In coming to c inclusion, it is judged from the large volume of business dene, the capacity to accommodate customers, the htavv and excellent variety of stock carried, that the house or P. B. Martin is entitled to this position in the chronology of tlje city. The location of this large and comm dluus business house is on the north side of tho public square, next door to the Bee Hive, and it has a depth of 130 feet, with a frontage of 2 feet, making it the largest, most commodious and leading grocery house, both in size of building, volume of trade, ai d capacity to accommodate customers, in Monroe county. The proprietor of this house is an old, thoroughly c:; e: ;eiiced, reliable and well qualified merchant, having had an experience of eleven voa:.

This place is well stocked W;h everything in his line, consisting of a full assortment of all kinds of candies. He s?.lso handles, all kinds of foreign and domestic fruits and nut;, which are always fresh and nice. He carries a full line of fancy groceries, such as sauce?, condiments, fine canned goods-, etc. He koep.-i a full stock of the best brands of tobacco and cigars. 11 is bakery and restaurant is well stocked. A particular feature about his goods is that they are slwavs nice and fresh.

The bakery i kept neat and clean, and is completely tilted up for carrying on an extensive business. In the salesroom will be found a line stock of fresh bread, cakes, pies and almostevervthing wanted in the

i eating line, lie bakes his bread,

pies, etc., fresh every day. In fact everything pertaining to a first clas-s lunch can be found here. Here al.o can be found one of the coziest little ice cream parlors in the city. Here is headquarter for packing icecream for picnics, as M. Volpcrt is the man whom so many of our citiKons call in to prepare the biii of fare for dinners, banquets, etc. Mr. Volperl has had a vat experience in this line of work, but has only bec-n in business for himself two years. In that time, by his r:ur vauuu and low priees, he bus established a trade of which many of our oldest firms would be justly proud. Martin cc Campbell. In speaking of liluomington's industries, we can not omit - the trade in meats, which holds a firm position in the general business line. This business is one which requires the most particular attention of the proprietors, .for there is no branch upon which the public look closer and expect more neatness and eleauness. For this reason there are some concerns which rank abne otherr; do a heavier business, and are universal" ly appreciated. Among this class must bo mentioned the establishment of Martin & (iinpbei!,u house which lead the trade in this line ui' goods, both in Bioomington ind thsurrounding country. This is the old Cron& Kostberry establishment. Jt passed into the hands of i-.s present owners April 1st .since which time it has met with enviable sucecs?. These gentlenn n deal in all kinds x fresh, salt and smoked

lard.

and

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eiean

meats, bologna and keeu evervthinir neat

Sinee this time he has had a good, ; about their place of business, ana solid and constantly increasing trade i always keep the best oi everything

wnicn is eunK unt evidence or tnu superior inducements that he is enabled by judicious management of his business, to offer any and all patrons. Th stuck id' goods carried embraces every thug known to the grocery trade. He make a specially of. a! Mr ays keepi ig the newest and freshest article of food to be found on the market, ;i.nd always supplies to his oligomers the latest delicacies of the season. His stock ot sugars, coffees and teas is very large, both in quality and viriety. So complete is his stock that he id enabled to suit the peculiar tastes and fancies of any and all customers. He keeps in stock all the bvtt brands of flour. A special feature of this house is the large stock of Horse Shoe Fertil

izer, jour.-.

in their line. This firm navs the

highest price for fat, healthy stock, as they will allow none other placed in their market. The result is their patrons kuow that whenever they go to this meat shop they will get the best imat. The consequence is thifc firm enj-ys a large patronage, which includes some of the best families in both town and country. The location is on the ease shb 1st door so ith of the Faulkner Uoiho. Faris Brothers In pharmacy i r I e ininyton is certainly not behind any p5ac of its size in the country. It can justly lay claims to one of the finest pharmacies in this section an establishment whic'i would be a redit lo a much larger place than

In passing along College Av

enue, the store which never fails to attract aUention, on account of its richness and original design, is the well known drug house of Faris Bros., which ought to be given the appreciative name of parlor drug store. This is on of the finest business premises in the city, beirg an elegant new brick, 100 feet deen by 25 feet front. The outside appearance is very neat, while the interior is of such a character as to elicit the praise of all visitors. The general arrangement of this store is elegant and systematic, and speaks vell for the tf.ste of its proprietors, and goes far towards making it the best known and most- popular drug house.in the city. The individual members of the firm, A. V. and K. M. Fans, have to-day one cf the best arranged, best and completes! stocked drug houses in this section of the countrv. It has been the determination of this firm only to keep the best goods in this line, and this policy they will carry out to the end; and from one point alone, if nothing more, they have built up an enviable trade. We have mentioned the fine appearance of this store room, but it is not that alone that can give a house a reputation. The excellent and complete

stock of goods earned wil. ne the most important factor in spreading abroad the name and fame of this store. The prescription department is a larg;; one, and is supplied with every facility for dispensing mecicino. The preparing of prescriptions is a v e r v important a n d id art i c u 1 : r

branch of the drug business, and should be entrusted to experienced, honorable and competent persons. Such we can recommend in these gentlemen, who arc reliable and accurate, and enjoy the entire confidence of the people and physicians generally. Tbey have a large room on the second floor devoted ':o the display of Wall Paper and Window Shades. In fact their stock is the largest, most complete, freshest,purest and latest carried in the market. Bee Hive. In September, 1870, a Dry Goods

i slore was established on the north

side of the pubiic square. The gentlemen who first owned and operated this business were W. W. Wicks, Robert Gamble and C. L. Mitchell, under whose care ii was successfully conducted for four years, when

j y.iv. Wicks purcha.sed the interest of ! Messrs. Gamble and Mitchell, after J which lime he warf sole proprietor 1 for two- years, when he rewarded hhs ! faithful, oillcient and energetic i clerks by taking them in partnerf ship. From that time until the

present the house has been known by the name of Wicks & Co., The

j store for a number of years had a : rear dej artment devoted to cloth

in. in inarch, ie4, the stocic ol clothing was removed to the south-

; west corner ot me puoiic square.

'This corner ha since become i'am-ou-s and popular an account of the I many good bargains that they have given our people in tho way of wearing apparel. An important feature ! oi this clothing house is ihe uonuj price'" system - a ruie from which they nay cr vary. By this arrange j ment every person has an eqal ad-

j vantage, and know that they are get

ting the article purchased as cheap as it cun be sold, tiince the removal from tho dry goods house of the clothing department, the stock of dry goods has been greatly increas ed, until now they have the largest and most complete variety of goods in the city. The stock embraces a complete line of dress goods and trimmings, from the cheapest prints and muslins to tho finest worsted and silks. In carpets this house especially takes the lead, carrying a large lino of all grades and styles. In fact, the Dry Goods display is complete and extensive, the shelves and counters being literally packed with Uicir tine stock of well kept m-rnh:indise. Every foot of space is used and tilled with goods, which are classified and arranged systematica!ly,and each divided into different departments, each being in the h.uiils of a competent and reliable clerk, the number employed being fourteen. A tine display of notions may be seen at this establishment, auch as buttons, collars, culls, laces, embr ieries, materials, ifcc. The stock o! Boots and Shoes is very laryre, embracing many varieties, from the comfortable "( 'ommon Sense shoe to the higj-hecUd French slipper. This laraj? g9& lishment is on the north tflW!1 fflr public square. At the beginning of the year 188 the one price rule was adopted at this house, and also the lightning cash carrier system, tlvts ony one in our city. Hy this system all waiting by the customer for change may be avoided. C. C. Turner. Oi the live dealers in this portion of Indiana who are in the Furniture trade, the large and extensive establishment of the above named gentleman deserves special attention. He has a large, commodious room, which is devoted to the display of fine furniture, and is also the general sales-room The assortment of gtods phowu in this house is hard n excel Everything from the

finest plush parlor or marbla bedroom suite, down to the cheapest grade, is kept here in abundance, and at very low rates. Fiud folding and sofa lounges, line library furniture, also a fine line of plush, carpet and cane bottom chairs, picture frames, oil paintings, mouldings, baby wagons and musical instruments. He is also agent for the "Household" Sewing Machine. UND RRT AKIN G. fhero is no business in which time has made so many changes in the last decide as it has with the Undertaker. The march of improvement and rejuiiements of social demands that he should have a thorough knowledge of the business which will enable him not only to lay out the dead, but, above all, to keep the remains in proper condition the necessary length of time. This, with having everything on time and perfect order, so there will be unity in all the proceedings,! the crowning behest of the acceptable

j undertaker. The spirit of tiie age

has outrun the stupid notion thai any one may become an undertaker. Now the public patronizes only those who are well known rs pro-

t'ersioually reliable and competent, and such an undertaker we can roc-

j ommend in the person of C. C. Tur

ner. He has procured all the latest and mast improved methods of conducting the buiintss, and has the reputation of bjing one of the most thorough and skilled undertakers in this part of the country. Me keeps a lull line of all kind of goods pertaining to the business of undertaking, which he is prepared to furnish on the shortest possible notice, at prices to suit all. He is the owner of an elegant new hearse theiinest in the county. H. Lindley & Sons. This store is located on the south side of the: public square, consisting of two large, welt stocked rooms and a large up-stairs appartment, in which is carried the largest and the most complete display found anywhere in Monroo county. It embraces every style and variety, from the cheapest to the most handsome, unique and elaborate designs to be found on the market. Many specimens are here displayed thr.t one would not expect to find outside

of our 1 anre rnetroool itan ci ti es.

metropolitan

The lirst or general sales-room is nicely fitted upland presents a very handsome and very attractive appearance. The shelves aro completely tilled with medicines of all kinds.

: fine tinctures, &c. The counters

contain fine plate-gla show eases,

which are devoted to the display of various articles too numerous to mention, such as stationery, blank Looks, toilet articles, tine soap, &c. The stock of drugs, chemicals and medicine is very large and embraces everything in the drug line. They also do a jobbing business, being agents for the Wm. S. Mervdle Chemical Co., of Cincinnati,mauutacturers of fluid extracts, pills, &0-, thus enabling them to compete with the wholesale houses of Chicago, Louisville, &o. The at-, tention of ph;- h;ians and dealers is called to thj tact that thy not only sell as low as city jobber, but Uo through a special arrangement save the freight to the buyers. In patent medicine they carry the targe:, stock in this section, in fact, ail that are known to possess any purilty of qualities, Thev also dosl largely ui paints, varnishes, oils, e, and persons needing goods in this hue would do well to give them a call before bnyiug else here. They have fine artist's materials, such as tube color, brushes, and supplies generally; also line pahits, ealsomine and white-wash brushes in large varieties In the way of prescriptions, this house does a splendid business; in fact, the largest in the city- Too much care can not be taken in the handling of prescriptions. A slight mistake often proves fatal, and only able and competent prsous should be entrusted with this very important branch of the business. The Messrs. Lindleys are both experienced in the drug business, having been engaged in tho sama all their lives. Mr. Walter Lindley has also taken a special course in pharmacy, and is a graduate ot the Cincinnati Pharmaceutical College. So it can readily be seen that they are thoroughly competent to handle tonv and all kinds of medicines. hey carry a line line of pocketbooks, clothes and hair brushes, surgical instruments, Ac. The stock of cigars and tobaccos carried by this hou"e is especially large and complete. They also take the lead m the stock of smokers' supplies, such at pipes, cigar-holders, Ac. This is one of liloomington'a oldest, most reliable and best known mercantile establishments. This paper is glad to note its increasing and growing popularity among the people, We feel safe in saying that never before in its history has it been so well conducted, so weL stocked, and so well arranged aa at present. Mrs. Gregory. We can confidently recommend this lady to the people of Blooming

ton and vicinity, aa well worthy ot their patronage. She is a thoroughly experienced and pains-taking; artist in her iine,and we fee!, perfectly safe in announcing to our readers, who may stand in need of a bat or bonnet, that (here is no better place in the city where they can find better or more stylish goods, lower prices, or more lady like and courteous treatment than at this popular and enterprising establishment. She carries one of the largest and most sty Ugh stock of trimmings, notions and ladies underwear m the city, and Mrs. Gregory keeps in bar employ a City Trimmer, who is prepared to trim a hat neat and stylish, and that will become every lace. By all these advantages and numerous others, she has secured a large patronage. Her location is on North College Ave.f where she extends a cordial invitation to everybody to call aud examine uer goods. Breeden & Co, Of the large number of houses in the same line of business, there are usually a few that give the best inducements. Among the uuies in Bioomington which deserve special mention m this issue of the Telephone: is that of the above named iinu, tin-; Ki;eoss of which his been so remarkable. There nre, perlaps, many ria?ons for this. The following aie given as a few of the most important: Thev buy and r-ell exclusively for

casbj thus enabling them tc secure all the advantage in buying. No cue can doub: but that they have j groat advantages in selling, as they j have no bad accounts to add to the j cost of thcfi:3 who pay foi good?, j Besides, they can turn their money mucn of tener and can afforc. to sell ; for a less profit than those who have to wait for their moncv. The pro

prietors' thorough knowledge of the business in which they are engaged,

j the business integrity and truthful representations, the excellent stock

; o( goods,also the geniality and affa

bility of the derks, are by no means unimportant features in this great success. The above advantages, combined with fair dealing, kind and court-

i com treatment of patrons, a full stock always marked down in the lowest cash urices, has from the I start attracted the attention and j favorable comment of all customers, j There is no better evidence of our ! success to be had anv where than : in not itiu1 the larsro number of cus1 t7

tumors that are alwavs thronging, the place of business, to obtain at a low price, whatever goods thev may

! stand in nc:d of. and wl ere thev

can always cbMnd upon a large and varied stock from which to make their selections. The stock includes everything in the line of Dry Goods, ali the latest and newest novelties of the season beins; secured for their customers as boon as placed upon the market. In Notions, this house carries a large and complete stock, which Ls always fresh and new. In the Carpet department they have a very fine variety of samples, so that they may be enabled to suit any one desiring to purchase by means of samples. Customers can order just w'.uu they want and at a much less price than of a house that ke?ps up a stock, as they have to charge for the remnants and also add a profit to pay for their investment. Their stock of buttons aud dress trimmings is comp!ete,and ladies purchasing a dress pattern can easily suit it in buttons and trimmings. In Hoots and Shoes their line embraces any of the best brands known to live trade, as well as cheap goods of all kinds for those desiring that kind of wear. In fact they carry a cmpleto stock and can lit any man. woman or child, at prices to suit every station in life, fn conclusion, this entire establishment is noted for tho order displayed and neat appearance ot the store generally. Kvei vthing is arranged in the most dosirable and unique manner. The stock of dry goods is large and complete, and they make a point of selling at popular prices, as low as a living profit will allow. They never fail to give entire satisfaction at. every sale. They are just now receiving tho finest line of y&rnes for fall aud winter use ever i l the city. In fact they promise a very large stock in every department. Also have a complete line of Ladies1 and Childrans Cloaks. Mr, Breeden is traveling for a wholesale dry goods house or Louisville, so the business is entirely in 'die hands of the clerks, who greet everybody with a smiling countenacce and are always ready to exchange good goods for cash. Miss Ella Tuley, whose ability as a cletk is well known throughout thits section, is n w in the employ of Breeden & Co., and will be glad to have her old friends, who were in the habit

and see her here. Mr. BreedenV knowledge of what goods can be bought and sold for, gamed by traveling as a drummer for a wholesale dry goods house, enables him to offer special sales that can not be found elsewhere. Takeia all in all, the TsLicruoNB can assure its read ers that they can find no house in Monroe county that can give better bargains than that of Breeden aod CO.