The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1869-05-25
CHANGE OF QUARTERS.
The New YorkGrooery

In November. 1866, when this gro
Gerry establishment FIRST commenced
business in our city, we wrote the
following paragraph in relation to the
new firm:
z ERsoNAB.-Much of the future
prosperity, growth, and reputation of
our city depends upon the character
OF the many strangers now locating
anon G US. We need hardly say that
it were wise on the part of our peo-
pie to scrutinize closely the character
OF the men composing every new
business firm. If they are found
worthy, extend to them a hearty
social and business. welcome. IF, on
the contrary, an examination demon
strates that they are not trustworthy,
or are positively vicious, the manner
In which they are received should be
made to convey to them a hint that
reformation or change of location
will be both desirable and profit
able"
Since then, the young men compos-
ing the firm above alluded to have
fully demonstrated their worthiness,
and our people have verified the cor
reetness ofour prediction by extending
to them a social and commercial well
come that must be highly gratifying.
The returns at the office of the H.
ternal Revenue show that the New
FORK Grocery is far in advance of all
competitors in the retail trade, their
sales reaching $4,000 for the years
1859. the next highest firm falling
$4,000 behind. This is a most cred
liable exhibit for Messrs. Parsons,
Scoville & Meffett, and will be receiv-
ed with pleasure by their many friends.
Owing to the large increase of bust
ness, the New York Grocery was
cramped ia its old quarters, aud, ac-
cordingly, larger room on the oppo-
site side of the street was rented,
which has been fitted up in splendid
style for the accommodation of their
rapidly increasing business. The new
house is % feet wide by 10 feet deep.
1t has magnificent cellar, and is
three stories high. The cellar, which
is well ventilated, is devoted to heavy
goods-bacon. molasses, hams, &c. 1t
is dry and sweet, and goods are in no
danger of moulding. The sales-room
is most tastefully arranged, with
drawers, glass cases, and tea caddies,
containing every article in the gro
Gerry line which can be called for or
desired. By the aid of these drawers
and cases, the room is kept free from
a lot of old boxes and barrels such as
lumber up most grocery establish
ments, and it can always and easily
be kept clean and comfortable. About
midway of the sales-room, on the right
as you enter, is the cashiers stand.
which is most conveniently arranged
for the transaction of all business con-
nected with the house. The second
floor is devoted altogether to the re-
ception of unbroken packages, aud
from it the sales-room draws it's sup
plies. The third story is given up to
the storage of boxes and other lum-
Der which always accumulates In an
establishment of this kind.
The assortment of goods Kept by
Messrs. Parsons. Scoville & Moffett is
not exeelled by any similar establish
ment in the West. They have made
the wants of our people a close study
for the past three years, and have at
the same time made themselves per
fectly familiar with the sources
whence these wants can be most salts
factorily supplied. 1t has been their
aim, from the start, to select the best
and purest goods. for they were fully
convinced that success in their bust
ness depended altogether upon merit
ing and gaining the confidence Of their
customers. Their stock of teas,
coffees, sugars, fruits. baskets, viii
low-ware. prepared pickles, and meats
will be always fresh and large, and
they can hardly fail to accommodate
all who wish to buy.
We predict for the enterprising
young firm, large increase of bus
mess in their new house, and at the
same time congratulate them on the
success which has thus far attended
their efforts.
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