The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1875-09-25
AN ENTERPRISING FIRM.

SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT At EIGHTH AND NARKrr.
tits generally understood that are passing through
period of business oppression and that in every direc-
ton merchants reducing expenses keep within
limits of reduced profits This doubt is the order
the day throughout the country at large AMI there
are exceptions One Of the most notable coming under
our observation Of lato is the occasion of this article
The northwest corner Of Eighth and Market streets has
long been known of the busiest corners of the
state and the amount of business transacted there has
apparently been limited Gully by the capacity of the
store That such has been the is shown by the
fact that during the past Summer (popuary supposed
to have been dull time) tho firm of Strawbridge <
Cothier has boon engaged in erecting an addition to
their establishment which is now complete and thrown
open to the public.
day or two since and were much impressed by the
pete and systenac organization they exhibit and the
great preparations they have made for the business Of
the coming season. Not only has their establishment
been enlarged but entirely renodeled. The first floor
is handsomely lighted by beautifully arched skylight
which gives the buyer at all times plentiful supply Of
light in which TO make his selections from the imne
stock of silks, dress goods cloths hosiery ETC. which
are here displayed in seemingly endless profusion. Fa
miliar have been for years with the appearance OF
the store, 81 greatly it it improved and entirely
modelled that it seem, hard recognize it. Passing
the lower floor Zone OF the best known salesrooms
Philadelpia) find it also newly fitted up and in COM
plete order for the Fall campaign. In this room at
almost all seasons of the is presented appear
anee of activity which scarcely be found elsewhere
Here the substantial and stap. articles such blank
cts and quilts, muslins and sheetngs wool and cotton
hannels, housefurnshng linen goods &c &C. are dis
triLuted among consumers in almost fabulous quant-
ties The sale of this class Of articles
by dull times for they among the Necessities Of
household. We have often been interested by the
busy scene this almost always presents und now
than heretofore it exhibits attractive appear
ance not only to the thirsty but 10 the
general observer.
Passing again through the first floor and ascending
massive and beautiful stairway to the second story
totally different view presented This room
to the sale OF shaws ladies suits, sacques &C.
phia Carpeed and furnished throughout in a manner
betting psrlor rather than a saesroom (viewea by
tho old standard it presents appearance highly
tractive and interesting but which space will not
allow us to do justice to.
The establishment of Strawbridge 4 Clothier does
credit to city, and, while in any way preten-
tous, of the best known and most popular
business houses As leave the house throngcd with
busy buyers every floor presenting appearance OF
activity totally ont Of accord with panic and
that this house should be compelled enlarge its Dor
doris at time like this Of general Depression Why is
1t that while retrenchmsnt the order of the day
the of du business is coming from almost every
quarter this firm should be compelled in place Of
trenchnient, to enlarge and extend,
The answer is obvious: Reliability in dealing with
out which permanent success be achiev
immense facilities for transacting business for tapping
foreign and domestic markets alike, and gathering
ander their roof from tho producer all that the con-
sumer need in their line, and uniformly dstrbut.
ing them at small profit of production
Years ago this firm commenced business with the inten-
ton of carrying out this idea, and that they have
ceoded the confidence evinced by this community and
their constantly growing success uttest.
1t is perhaps superuous to advise readers take
carly opportunity to call Messrs Strswbrdge &
CIotheir and inspect their and beautiful store
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