The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1874-12-23
SPROULE & McCOWN.

: We take much pleasure in calling at
tention to the. fact that our old friend
may once more be found with the pop.
ular house of Sproule & McCown, AZ
and AZ St. Charles Street, New Orleans
Mr.. Rogers was for long time res
ident Of our place, and during his resi-
, dence here he was always known as an
honorable, courteous and obliging gen.
tleman. Our readers, when they visi,
New Orleans, should not fail to call on
Mr.. Rogers.
Messrs. Sproule & McCown have a
very large stock and all tastes can be
suited from their store.
The name of this firm has been identi-
fled with the clothing and gents fur
nishing goods business, both here and
in other cities, for many years. During
an experience of over forty years their
energy and enterprise, combined with
courteous and honorable dealings, have
gained them wide popularity and es-
tablislled them in uninterrupted success.
The firm was first known rs Brady &
Sproule, who opened in Louisville, KY,
in 1884. They afterwards moved to New
York, where they began the manufac-
ture of fine clothing. Soon after they
opened houses in St. Louis, New Or
Ion ns and Memnhis
At the head of the house in New Or
leans we find Mr.. D. H. McCown, whose
quiet and affable manner has made him
general favorite-a gentleman whom
all feel that it is a pleasure to know.
The statesmen are oil men Of energy and
intelligence. Mr.. Charles H. Sproule,
prompt and oblfging young man, is we'll
liked by host of acquaintances.
Mr.. D. II. Longmtre was formerly
with that enteprising merchant, Capt.
B. T. Walshe, where he made host of
friends.
Mr.. Charles B. Drew, an old hand in
the clothing business, who was for many
years with the popular house of H. B.
Stevens & Co., is now with Mess,,s.
Sproule & McCown.
Mr.. F. w. Rochester is also sales
man in the house. Young and atten-
tive to the wants Of customers, he is
rapidly gaining popularity.
This house has always made it a rule
to buy exclusively for cash. Manufac-
turing their own clothing, employing
none but the best of hands, and buying
all their materials for cash, they are
able to keep the finest goods in the mar
ket and sell at the most reasonable
prices.
They have an experienced buyer in
the New York market all the year
round. They manufacture and ship
goods weekly, and are always up with
the latest and most nobby styles. The
most of their clothing is made by regu- /.
lar tailors, and is equal to any CUSTOM
made articles. They will take measures
for suits and shirts, and have them
made in the most fashionable manner.
guaranteeing comfort and a fit, and the
cost viii be very little more than goods
right out of stock. II
Their stock of clothing is now very
large and is complete in every depart
ment. We should mention here that
they make speciality Of large clothing
and underwear, and are prepared to fit
The largest man in town with COM
plete and stylish suit. Their stock of
furnishing goods is very extensive, and
include everything for mems wear. The !
Star shirt has been sold by this house for
over twenty years. It is now made ex-
for them in style, and cut to
suit their trade. Those who want real I
good articles at reasonable prices should 8
'all on Sproule and McCown, 40 and ~ {
st. Charles Street, New Orleans. |,