The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1875-04-27
SPEYER BROS.
The Leading straw Goods House
In Wheeling.

The influence Of fashion has 4 wide and
special bearing upon that portion Of fe-
male attire that pertains to the covering
Of the head. The ever varying changes
in style have an interest that absosbs a
vast amount Of consideration, and afford
an opportunity Tor making those that are
the first to adopt the latest novelty the
observed Of all observers, and to excite
admiration and envy in the bosoms OF her
sisters. To meet the demand for latest
styles, which are generally Of French
origin, the milliners are constantly intro
ducing new and seasonable goods, and the
"openings" Of these houses are events Of
some importance in the fashionable world,
Such IN event occurred yesterday at
the establishment Of Speyer Bros, i'm
poriers and jobbersin millinery and straw
goods, No. Ill9 Main street, The prem
iscs were thronged with ladies all day,
who experienced much pleasure in look
ing over the we'll selected stock Of goods.
The premises occupied are three
stories high, have 20 feet front and u
depth Of 10 feet. The lower floor il used
as Office and retail salesroom, while the
upper floors are devoted to the Wholesale
department. At their establishment ev-
erything may be found to delight the
female heart. There We find piles Of
millinery goods, trimmed hats, bonnets,
ribbons, flowers, laces, feathers, fancy
notions, neckties, ruchings, kid gloves,
Berlin zephyr wOrsted etc.
We have not the space to enumerate
all the beautiful articles exhibited yester-
day, and will Confne ourselves TO those Of
most importance to the ladies. A choice
importation Of French pattern bonnets,
such as "Cuirasse," @MediCis, "Paquita."
eL'Archiduc,9 "PompOnette," oLanl-
balle," and an assortment Of very neat
and tasty French natural hats, called the
IA Favorite," "TOur du Monde"
Blanche" "Mme, Angot," "PaQuita,"
glamour" "Giroae," Neptune and
"0rpheus" are among the principal at
fractions. Then there Is large and
complete stock Of ribbons OF every width
and shade, an assortment Of French
flowers which cannot be excelled in the
city both as regards style and price, an
elegant assortment Of laGes, and straw hats
In all the leading shapes, They have also
complete stock In all the new varieties
Of jet, straw and gold ornaments, lace and
silk ties, gauze and lace scarfs for hats,
donna Maria and grenadines, black
double and treble grapes, velvet ribbons,
etc.
This house was established In 1870 by
VIM, Bacharach, Mr., Henry speyer, the
present senior partner, being business
manager Of that firm. In 1878 it changed
to the present firm, the same being COM
posed Of Messrs, Henry and James Speyer
respectively, both gentlemen Of culture
and business ability, who have succeeded
by energy and perseverance, to build up
q large and lucrative trade throughout
the States Of Ohio, West Virginia and
Pennsylvania, Mr., Jas. Speyer, assisted
by several other salesmen, does the tray
cling for the house, and altogether they
are brace Of gentlemen whose business
qualifications are Of such high order that
we feel justified in saying that what they
don't know about the business is not worth
Az 10 the quality and prices
they can compete with any house In the
The quality Is first class, and
the prices lower than the lowest.
We predict for them q continuance Of
their already OEtenSivo business, and take
pleasure In calling the attention OF our
readers to this firm. We guarantee per-
feet satisfaction to everybody, they pos
sessing the highest quality Of energy,
courtesy, perseverance and fair dealing.