Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-03

A Dry Goods Palace.
Nothing better illustrates the augmen-
tation of the mercantile interests Of
our city, than the necessity which CON-
pels our dealers to seek more elegant
and spacious quarters for the transaction
of their growing business. The places
OF business which a few years ago were
ample for the convenience Of the mer-
chant and the needs Of his customers,
are now becoming uncomfortably con.
tracted, and as consequence they are
being succeeded by new and magnificent
stores, possessing the essential require
ment Of space, and fitted up with cores
pondiny taste. Among those who have
thus found themselves Strengthened for
room, and obliged by the exigencies Of
their constantly increasing business to
seek amplcr accommodations, are the
firm of MYERS s. SULLIVAN, both Of
whom have been identified with the dry
goods business in this city for over q de-
cade. Their new store in MANI block
is model of elegance and convenience.
1t is one hundred feet deep and Is feet
wide. With it's nearly two hundred feet
of shelves and counters and its splendid
show windows, it is not an inch too
large to properly display the magnificent
stock of goods which line its sides. We
took look through the establishment
the other day. and will endeavor to give
our readers something Of an idea. though
we confess an inadequate one, Of its At
fractions.
Commencing with the entrance; on the
right as we enter is found the Fancy
Goods, trimming and notions department
Here in two large and elegant show ca
SEES are displayed with the finest taste Of
arrangement bcwil.lcring stock Of Rib
ons, Laces, Edyinys, Collars, Cuffs, Kid
Gloves, &c, while on the shelves back Of
these are found hosiery furnishing goods,
&C. The next department il that of
Dress Goods. Shawls, &c, a very large
stock, and selected with the fine taste and
judgment Of the junior partner, Mr.. Sui
Ivan. Here occurs q break in the
line Of counters, in which is placed the
large and tastcfully carved Cashiers desk,
finished in the native color If the
wood and attracting attention and COM
plimentary remarks from al visitors.
A portion Of the large and varied
stock Of Domestics are ranged on the
counters and shelves Immediately follow
ing. and then come the Cloths. The
display Of this class Of goods Is especial.
~ full and attractive. No taste can fail
to be suited here. and no department Of
the magnificent stock is more sought for
than this. The shelves of this depart
ment extend to the rear of the room, at
which point, in the open space under the
ample windows in the rear, will be
found the Dress Making department, TN
der the tasteful supervision Of Mrs. Sui
Ivan, assisted by Mrs. Hastings Around
the walls are suspended an endless vsrie.
~ Of Ill the latest styles and patterns Of
ladies' dresses. clOxks, &C. Directly op.
posite are the boots and shoes, In great
variety Of style and price. From this to
the front, on the east side, is the Cloth
ing department, embracing all kinds Of
men and boys clothing, the largest stock
IN town and the finest. Coming to the
front again. we find samples Of Carpets
and Oil Cloths. of which goods large and
tasteful stock may always be found .:
this store. In the spacious show win
dows are arranged in admirable display
samples Of the costlier goods. lace cur
tsins, silks, elegant toilet goods. &c.
We have casually glanced at the dress
making feature Of the establishment. We
must now. last but not least, say . few
words for the Complementary department
Of Merchant Tailoring. This is located
in the front room in the second story,
and is presided over by that prince of
cutters, Mr.. VIM. Ireland, who with .
competent force of workmen, stands
ready to honor all drafts upon his skill
in the line Of his calling. Cloths pur.
chased in the store below are here cut
without charge. This is an important
branch Of the establishment, and is con.
stantly throngcd with orders.
We have thus gave hasty and, as We
are aware, and imperfect sketch of q
mercantile enterprise second to none west
of the river, built up by business capa-
city, honorable dealing. and indomitablc
perseverance. Messrs. Myers & Sullivan
have both been long identified with the
business interests Of our county, and are
thoroughly conversant with its wants.
They aim to accommodate all demands
and satisfy all tastes. and from the man.
ner in which the immense stock Of few
weeks ago is melting away, is is safe to
infer that their aim has been reached.
ASTER--CCTSIIALL.-At the residence
Of the father Of the bride In Perry township, OF