The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1871-10-26

and produces first-rato work in all
the latest styles Of pictures, including
gems, photographs and ambrotypes
Of all sizes. Call and soc specimens.
3. ). BoULToN BRO.
might be classed among the manu-
facturcrs Of Ottumwa, but as theil
business is one Of great local inter
est, we place it in this connection
They are engaged in the manufac
ture of confectioneries, and keeping
always q largo and complete assort
ment of everything in that way
country dealers will find it TO theil
interest to patronize them in place o.
going to st. Louis for their supplies
Their prices will always compare fa
vorably with those of any other deal
ers, no matter where they do business
They keep a large stock of cigars. IL
the citizens of town they minister in
the way of-bread, ETC., and run the
most popular bakery in the place
They are both young men of energy
aud ability, and are making thoil
mark in the business interests OF oul
city.
BATON &sARTHUR
should be mentioned among the mos,
important dealers of Ottumwa, mas
much as they are carrying one of the
leading stocks of furniture of The
place. This establishment was es
tablished here ten years ago by Danl
Eaton, tho senior mcmber of the
firm, having been under it's present
management four years. In their
we'll stocked room we found every.
thing in the furniture line that one
would expect in an establishment like
this. No house in Ottumwa can of
fer better inducemcntst to purchasers
either in quantity, quality or price
of goods. The firm have large fac
tory here and make most of their
own stock. They also do a large job.
bing trade which extends all oyerthis
part Of Iowa and Northern Missouri
successfully competing with the
wholesale establishments of st. Louis,
Keokuk and Burlington, furnishing
the best goods of medium grades, oil
Of their own manufacture.
sTRAwN, ANDERSON s co.
claim our attention next, and We
bring no man or firm into notice in
this sketch with greater pleasure. :
Dealing 10 articles which make
wholesaling and jobbing their whole
trade they have supplied themselves
with and keep on hand stock OF
goods which commands the attention
Of purchasers. Their stock compri.
SOS every variety of leather, sad
dlery, hardware, shoe findings, tan
ners oil whips, curry combs, collars,
and everything required by harness
or shoe makers. Much oftheir stock
OF leather is tanned by themselves at
their own tanneries in Pennsylvania,
their pure oak harness being the
very best in use. The business is
managed here by J. e. Hopkins,
Esq.,, WHO'S the "Co." part of the
firm, and by his long experience in
this particular branch of business,
his enterprise can not be otherwise
than successful. The firm carry here
a stock of $4,000, their annual sales
amounting to about $4,000. Much
of this business is done in this coun-
", yet few counties there are in this
portion of Iowa, or Northern Mis-
souri,, " hich are not reached by them,
H. L. sHAUG
has established for himself reputa-
tion for taking good and correct pic
lures, which reflects great credit on
him for the proficiency he has at
tanned in the art, at which he has 30
intelligently wrought. We occupied
some time in looking over the speci-
mems of his work so numerously dis
PLAYED at his room, and found none
that would not do credit to any ar
tist. This, we say, in no boastful
manner, as the truth will bear us out
in the statement. Mr.. Sbaug pays
narticuIsr attention to making gems,
tirtvnes ese., but does every variety
of work kaown TO his art, s2d, he
does it too, in style which has
made him popular as an artist
Special attention is given to large oil
work by Mrs. Hodges in connection
with this establishment, OF which
Mr.. Shaug exhibits some very fine
specimens. He enjoys, in a large
degree, the patronage of this COM
uunity, and we cordially recommend
him to the consideration OF all want
ing first class work.
W. @. MOSS JR. 4 co.
This is one of the most substantial
and reliable dry goods firms now do
ing business in Ottumwa, ahd their
establishment claims more than q
passing notice at our hands. The
building occupied by them and known
rs the Moss Building is noticed else
where. 1t gives the firm asales room
40 by lis feet, with two stories, be.
sides one used for carpet, boot and
shoe, and other rooms, every part
being especially fitted up and adapt.
ed to their retail trade. The firm
was first organized in 1862 doing q
wholesale and retail business, and
has ut all times been leading one
among the many cngagod hero
They now carry exclusively at retail
for cash in hand retail stock OF $50,
600, their annual sales footing 500.
OOU. They deal in all classes o' dry
goods, carpets, hats, caps, boots
shoes and groceries, etc, embracing
everything ever sought in each o
those departments-furs, cassimeres
fannels, hosiery gloves, trimmings
white goods. and a largo anu com
plete line of fine dress goods. They
also keep full assortment of staple
groceries. Their stock of la'lies
shoes is especially noticeable, enc
forms distinct department III,
policy ofthis firm is to sell the hes
goods the market affords at the low
est possible price, relying only on i'm
mense sales for profits. They sci
exclusively for cash. and buying il
the same way and in such large qnan
titles, and in many cases direct from
the manufacturers, they can d. bet
ter tor themselves and Customer