The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1874-06-19
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coblentz, Miller & Rouse to the
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In the present age of commercial enterprise
extensive establishments md comprehensiv,
stocks are fast becoming TIE rule rather thar
the exception. Though We have already re.
ferred in these columns TO l large number Of
such houses in Toledo, we Know of none We
have visited which has greater claims to pub.
lie attention and patronagethan that situated
at II and 70 Monroe stree. This firm for.
merly conducted business It 454 Broadway
and so successful were they that it became
imperative more extensive premises should be
taken for the conduct of Their rapidly increas-
ing trade. Hence, in April last they secured
the present spacious premists, on Monroe St.,
in taking possession of which they largely in
creased their stock of goods The store prop
er has an excellent frontage of 80 feet, and
runs back 90 feet, the private Office being in
the rear. Below it they store all the heavy
goods, nails, bar snd sheet n,pumps, tubing,
! &c. First floor above will be found a splen-
did stock of stoves, and above that the spa
cious tin shop and door and sash glazing shop
in which departments quite a number of
men are constantly employed, But we pro-
ceed to note few features prominently sug-
gesting themselves in
THE STORE PROPER.
In the way of builders hardware they have
special good line, particularly in tools, nails,
locks, hinges, &C., beside every description of
modern designed door and window fastening,
sc. They further keep quite variety OF
small implements of husbandry for the farm
and garden, which have been selected with
care, and present quite fascinating combina-
ton. Beside these will also be found every
thing in the way of house furnishing hard
ware and tin and copper ware, while they
manufacture in zine or sheet iron to the re-
auirements of their customers. Another very
important branch of their business may here
be referred to-that of fixing iron and tin
roofs, of which work they have performed
quite a number of highly complimentary jobs
both inside and outside the oity-inside and
outside the State. They also affix "Garry's
Iron Roofing" for houses and railroad cars
which is characterized for its hghtness, ecouo-
my, durability and exceptional perfeetive fin
ished appearance. Expansion and contraction
is obviated-nails and screws are dispensed
with-and when completed, the work presents
a beauty and simplicity, combined with the
most satisfactory effect. attained by no other
process yet discoveretl-and more, the expense
of it is exceedingly moderate in consideration
Of the advantages derived. In stoves they do
quite wholesale, as well as retail trade, and |
keep full line OF the most approved makes
for parlor or cooking pnrposes-for the con-
sumption of coal, coke or wood-among them
being the Triumph" "Pioneer," "Fire
Prince" i" "Young America,"-the "National,"
Paragon" &C., beside variety of ranges,
crates, &c. In white lead, paints, oils, glass,
putty and painters material generally they
Keep large stock and supply glazed sashes,
loors, &c, to order. They are agents for
Pages Patent Tanned Leather Belting"-un-
the best known to the trade
md they have large assortment of the "Buf-
alo Scale Co.'s matchless scales" as also
beautiful showing of Osborn's famous brass
wire cages, an ornament to any household.
another novelty which attracted our attention
vas the Patent Planished FIRE proof tea and
.offee pots"-equally attractive and durable
IS either Britinnia metal or silver plate, and
,ffered at very much lower price. They
Keep about the most superior stock of Ameri-
an cutlery in the particularly pocket
.utlery, while that for table use is remarkably
veil selected. Indeed, We might continue
hus to enumerate for an hour and then fail TO
i've their extensive stock complete deserip-
ion. Mr.. J. ]. Coblentz is frst-class prac-
ical man and generally superintends all
york. Mr. ]. Miller conducts the purchases
md assists generally, while Mr.. Rouse fills
he capacity Of salesman. They are all live
business men-energetic, gentlemanly, and
most accommodating, which, together with the
characteristic merit of their workmanship and
.oods, accounts for their past success. We
bespeak for them call assuring
IL who may best0w upon them a single favor
hat ample satisfaction will follow Gentle
nsn, may you continue to prosper.