The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-11-19
TEE FURNITURE AND UPHOLSTERY Bus
MESS OF ROCK ISLAND.


ing now occupied by W. A. johnson, where
be remained one year, and then removed to
his present location. Shortly afterwards he |
took his son Samuel in as a partner, who |
will be favorably remembered as formerly
clerk in the post Office. From the CO."
mencsment of his business, Mr.. Lire'e o
gan manufacturing a conside-Aoie por'ion
of the stock he offered for sale, ana py en-
nlov;no tho hest of rorkmer, and using the
best of material. he was enabled to turn out
articles capable of meeting any competition.
For the first FIVE years of their copartner-
ship, Lingle & Son found that more obsta- |
expected. Trade in their line proved unus-
ualy dull while what was transacted. was
principally with Chicago houses. As in ev-
cry other business, however, perseverance
proved the keystone of success in this.
They are now carrying on very extensive
city and country trade, while the three stor-
les of the capacious building they occupy,
are crammed with every description OF cheap
and costly furniture, in obedience to pros
porous demand. That which they purchase
abroad, is from first hands, and having no
intermediate profits to pay, they are now
selling at ruling Chicago prices, scithout the
addition of freight charges. This is an item
worthy, not only of the consideration of our
citizens who may think of ordering from
Chicago, but also of country dealers. In the
line of chamber and parlor sets, Lingle b
Son are now actually manufacturing at low
er rates than the same articles can be pur-
chased for at Chicago. This ia solid ar
gument in favor of home manufactures,
and if any one doubts its accuracy, let him
call around and investigate for himself. The
amount which this firm is now selling at
Davenport is considerable, being able to un
derbid the dealers of that place without a
particle of trouble, and to gain over
much of their old time patronage The
number of hands now regularly employed is
five, though this is sometimes increased.
Fl. Riemers, in the same block with Lin
gle & Son, and two doors east, has also al
extensive stock in this line. He has beer
in this business in Rock Island for nea-l,
five years. but has been located at his pres
ent stand only since April last. He occu
pies the three stories of his building, anG
has a full and well selected stock always OF
hand He is principally doing city bust
ness which is increasing fairly.
Geo. W. Swiler has been carrying on q
repairing and manufacturing shop on llli
nois street opposite Court Square, fol
she past three years, and is doing a respect
able city trade. His facilities are not tn
most extensive, but his work can be relie'
On, and he is steadily gaining ground.
About FIVE months ago, John Huss loca
ed ON Madison street opposite Union Squar'
and opened sale and repairing establish
ment. Mr.. Huss is an industrious youn
German, who has been working at his trad
in this city for the past three years, but hay
ing an ambition to get forward liz the world
has started out independently. AS he ha
shown the right kind of spirit, we hope
see him literally encouraged.
In March last, Gustavus Doellinger lease
three floors of portion of Guyer's Bloc
near the Rodman House, and opened a
upholstery establishment very creditable
our city.I Mr. Dellinger is a young Germs
and has been in this country but short tim
but judging from the success he has M
with, he thoroughly understands his bushes
He is now engaged in the manufacture
springback chairs, sofas, lounges, mattres
es, and other articles in this line. Employir
number of skilled artisans, he is turin
out work which cannot be distinguish
fiom that produced in any of the New E
gland cities. In addition to this, he is al
importing directly from Europe, all kinds
paper hangings, curtains, window shad,
hollands, and general upholstery goot
The material used in his manufacturing
New York, and is of as good quality as a
used in the west. About a month ago,
obedience to a natural demand, he CONNER
ed a wholesale business in lounges a
mattresses, which bids fair to eventually
tain proportions of considerable magnitut
The facilities which our city affords for sh
ping in every direction, will of course ha
due effect in secondiug his efforts. T
sales to dealers in Davenport are large, a
are on the increase. We took occasion, t
morning, to look over his stock, and for
gance, finish, and selection, have yet s.
nothing in the city to compare whit. Fl
this prince might equip his apartmel
and rest assured they were worthy his p
ton. Mr.. Dpllinger is young man of
tai, enterprise, and industrious habits, an
selecting Rock Island as the field of
future efforts, has Judged most wisely.
has supplied want long felt in this loca
and in aiming to manufacture his own go'
has doubly added to the benefit of our c
May he never find cause, in stinted patl
age, to regret the selection he has made
In much the same linen. T. Drake, la
Louisville, has commenced operations.
has leased rooms over Mayo's store, on
nois street, and commenced the manufac
of mattresses, and is now paying cash
all the corn husks he can obtain. He IS
SO manufacturing the patent spiral sp
mattrass, which is one of the neatest
most luxurious articles of the kind vet
vented. His establishment promises, in t;
to be of considers bla vaIue will Give -.