The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-03-30
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Rock Island is peculiarly well situated to
carry on prosperous jobbing trade, possess
ing, as it does, two railroad routes to Chica.
ga, and the advantages of our great river,
thus being able to profit by healthy CON-
petition in freight transportation. Its wide
reputation, also, honorably won by the enter
prise of our numerous manufacturers, gives
additional facilities to the energetic Jobber
for securing business even at interior Iowa
points. The trade of our county mostly
centers here, and also that of many of the
principal towns of several adjoining ones.
No especial effort has ever been made to at
tract it hither. It has come of its own ac-
cord, and with proper encouragement, this
tributary circle could be indefinitely widen
ed. We are pleased to announce that our
short list of jobbing houses is to have an &C.
cession. Wright & Morey, on Illinois street,
near Buffalo, have determined to fill palp-
able want, and to stock up in the grocery
line, SO that the largest orders may be filled
at once. In fact they have already done SO.
The history Of this firm is short one.
For some years, Shaw & Bro. had occupied
the store now used, and carried on job
bing business, with mixed stock, being
able to furnish dry goods, groceries, crock
cry, &c. &c. Last July they sold out to
Wright & Morey, who designed conducting
nothing more than legitimate city bust
ness, and to this end made their arrange
ments. A considerable surplus stock being
on hand, however, it was determined to fill
such orders as might be received, until sthe
store had been worked down to q retail foot
ing. To do this satisfactorily, it was found
necessary to reeuperate some portions of the
stock, in order to preserve the necessary pro
portion, and meet the wants of their patrons.
Many who had formerly dealt with Shaw &
Bro continued to send in their orders, which
were of course promptly met. Last fall their
amount, which was also fully eaualled this
spring. They have now determined to make
jobbing in the grocery line aspeciality, while
their city retail trade will be continued as
usual, and furnished with every accommoda
ton. They have now on hand fine assert
ment of dry goods, which they design &c
work off as rapidly as possible, when that
branch viii be abandoned. This suggests
the idea that either country merchants Oh
the general public can secure bargains by
calling at an early day. Their stock o
crockery will also be closed at once.
| Another feature of their trade will be tina
of selling to farmers by the quantity, thu.
| giving their customers virtual share in thu
profits. They have given this system trial
of purchasing few pounds of sugar or cot
fee per week, our farmers viii find it inf
nitely better to buy BY the fifty pound guam
tity, or even more.
Both members of the firm have had a Ion,
mercantile experience, and consequent,
fully understand the business they propos
/ to inaugurate. They will handle New Yorl
salt by wholesale. This is higher priced
than the ordinary article, but is claimed Il
be superior to any other in the market. Mo
line tubs, pals, and other articles in tina
line will be sold at factory prices. Thei
stock of rope and nails will always be a com
plete one. The sale of cigars, fine cut, an
smoking tobacco, will be made speciality
All grades Of cigars, from highest to Lowest
will be kept on hand. Their "IsIand Queen
! fine cut chewing tobacco is new article
becoming deservedly popular, and for whicl
a rapidly extending sale has been found. ]
is said to be the incest thing out. Custom
ers viii be furnished with hams and should
ers to any extent, and those warranted to b
of the best quality. Three floors are no,
stored with goods. Everything will be pu,
chased in just the largest quantities the trad
will justify, thus securing the very loves
} market rates.
In the retail line teas and ground spice
will receive marked attention. All grade
of teas will be kept on hand, while the fir
will also aim to always keep a full assor
ment of the rery best. Their city trade wi
be supplied at the best figures. With tn
encouragement they have already received
we see no reason why Wright l. More
should not make their enterprise success
as, to this end they will certainly have tn
good wishes of every citizen interested i
the progress of Rock Island.