Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1855-05-10
Removal Of T. W. sprasus G Co. - Deserlp-
tiOn Of their Splendid Rev Store, No. 10
East Fourth Street.


East Fourth Street.
| In company with some hundreds Of our citi-
2ens, says BENNETT Cf the Cincinnati Enqui-
rer, we visited the splendid new block recent
| y efGcied on Fourth street, between Main &
! sycamore, now occupied by MesSrs T. W.
| SpraCue & Co., CloihierS and merchant tailors.
and we were so much Impressed with the su-
periur attractions ofthe place thol we deter
mined TO "take notes. and describe the es-
Enlistment 10 our readers. We will first re.
fer, however, 10 the propTietors, and The caus-
eS which compelled them 10 remove from their
old stand, ll3 Main street.
For many years the firm Of Sprague d Co.
has soOd first in the opinion of every class Of
our citizens rs one in whi h the Utmost con-
| fdenCe could awGys be placed in bus ness
transactions. This was caused by strict at
ten!iCN 10 the wants Of their customers, which
coupled with their enterprise, integrity and
business tact, has built up for them a large
and profitable trade, which for some time past
has so "grown and increased" as 10 render
"eIbow room" on absolute necessity.
10 be brief their old location, 1l3 Main
street, became much too mall, and altogether
inadequate for the transaction Of their busi-
ness, and they found it necessary TO look
around for amore suitable position. This they
/ lbu!AW do dlONt HltullOUtL, al NO. ~ East
Fourth street and having fitted il out in the
most elaborate and costly rlanner, they remov-
ed their immense stock, and yesterday invited
their friends and the public 10 grand "open-
ing" which came off with great credit TO all
concerned.
| Viewed from ;haSouh side Of Fourth street,
| the building presents a magnificent appear
| nHce. Ii is one hun GTed feet long bv twenty
eight front, and five stories high. It's divided
into seperate departments, each uuder the
control OF courteous and experienced clerks;
while the cutting departments are III custody
Of one OF the most finished and tasteful cutters
IN the West. The latest styles are introduced
weekly, simultaneously with t!cr appear
ance in New York, so that tie patrons Of this
house can at all times procure the newest
fashions
Six spacious windows at each end OF every
story convey brilliant light throughout the
establishment during the day, and al night nu-
nerouS costly chandeliers dliTuSe no less
brilliant supply # gas-ight through the entire
building. This is deSderaium long desired
and which cannot fail to be appreciated by
purchasers of wearing apparel, who are en-
abied by this means 10 make their selections
| with accuracy, SO far as color and texture ara
concerned.
heir happy selection. Their new location is
certainly one OF the best in lhe city. 1t is but
few doors from the Poslcllice, and right "in
the heart' Of our most fashionable pronenade.
| The splendid shown nluws are filled with
! the most beautiful designs oI vestlngs and
! fancy goods, while tie spacious ruoms, fitted
up Gs they are i'll tie most gorgeous manner.
and filed with new and costly goods; present
a spectacle that adds materially 10 the attrac-
tons OF Fourth street.
mOrning co-tt mporary, speaking Of theit
mode Of dong business, holds forth aS follows,
"Ihere are two or three points in connec-
ton with this house that are worthy enume-
ration: Every article sedi from Tie establish
ment is warranted 10 give satisfaction, and is
invariably finished aud sent hume at precSely
The time promised. The advantage Of this
course eau be well appreciated by all who
have suffered from that disregard of punctu-
ali!y so frequently eyper fenced in business
transactions. Only the best OF goods of every
description are to be fOun in the establish
ment. Tho who purch Sc there may rely
On procuring Sterling articles. The ready
made clothing of which The stock is very large
IS all Of the very best ma erial, and is made
IN the house by frst-class workmen. Those
who are at times compelled to procure ari-
cles OF dress ut Short notice, and DO not wish
for Siop clotIing, can hardly fail 10 be pleased
with this. The stock at present on hand 10
very large, and it is constantly receiving ad-
dlionS. One Of the members Of the finn re.
sides in New York, and by this means rs en-
abled to secure oil tie advantages afforded
by the market there, and to forward, at all
seas MS OF tile year, the best goods and the
la,tst styles. A II orders Can be filled with
great dispatch, and we speak from long OBJ
servation and experience in saying that arli-
cieS gotten mp here can hardly fail to give sat-
Sloclon Taken for all in all, the new es-
tahshment is probably the most spacious, ell.
esant and perfect in ih- West, anl one of the
finest in the county"
We cord tally 1gIee with our contemporary
in the above remarks, and earnestly commend
Mcssrs. Sprague 4 Co., 10 the continued and
increased patronage Of our readers and the
public generally.
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