The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1875-11-14
LETTER FROM ST. LOUIS,
The Mammoth Mousc of miller a Ste.
phenson.---An Interesting DE.
seription Of the House.
sr. LOUIS, October 18th, ls75,

ST. LoUM October 2eth, 1873,
Dear Ierald
In my last, wrote you an account
of my visit TO the carpet ware rooms OF
Messrs. j. kennard X Sons, on Fourth
| street. Near To them Is the extensive
house OF Messrs. Miller Il Stephenson,
dealers in china, glass and queeusware.
Through the polite attention of Mr.. j.
Kennard, | was introduced TO Mr..
Stevenson, who is u half brother to
Mr.. Frank Fit1hugh, so well and ia
vorably known TO the citizens of Dial
las. On entering this vast store house,
| was bewiidered with the beauty
and extended varietyAof the scene be-
fore me. On every side, the most ex-
quisite works of art and taste. China
and glassware from the workshops of
Europe In. endless profusion. On en-.
quiry, ! found that all of the finer fab
rics In this line were imported direct,
the skill OF our own workinen, as yet,
only supplying the more ordinary pro-
ducts. Until the last few years, we
were entirely dependent upon foreign
manufactures for this class of
goods. Now the United States
are entering this rich field, and
the artizans OF the old world
must look well to their laurels, or our
Yankee brethren will equal or sur
pass, tile most costly works, Of Lisle or
Series.
Nj ssrs. Miller and Stephenson stand
amongst the first in their line of bust
ness In the city OF st. Louis. Their
house " spacious and commodious.
Everything, from the cheapest to the
most costly, Is here in abundance.
Their retail trade is one Of extended
proportions from basement to
garnet you find goods OF every
description in their line. Five
large and spacious stories comprise
this store house. There the housekeep-
er, or the merchant, can find every
thing that he may require, and at the
most reasonable prices,
This house has acquired by strict
dealing, and high business principles
the most enviabe reputation. Such
characteristics always ensure success.
Consequently they enjoy n constantly
increasing trade. Their business ex-
tends through all sections of the coun-
try, and everything in the line of
china, glass and queensware, coal oil
fixtures, fruit jars, &c., DC, that
may be required will be
found ut this establishment.
The gentlemen who compose the
firm are thorough business men, polite
and attentive, and we commend them
10 the careful consideration of those
ordering or purchasing goods In ST. !
Louis.
This house will Mt all times offer to |
NE trade the most complete stock to |
pc found IN this market, and at prices !
which must be satisfactory. The am.
Die facilities which they possess, com
Iined with perfect familiarity with the
wants OF the public, render the attain
nent Of their object perfectly practic-
'ble.
The goods which this house exhibit
d NJ the late fair We're superb aud ex-
Iulsite. one dinner set Of French
jhina was more exquisite than any |
lad ever seen. The glassware was
'erfect In its finish aud taste. Indeed,
/ was beautiful sight to behold,
In ordering goods from this house
he purchaser can have his initials or
monogram, on either glass or china,
iithout extra charge.
| trust this letter may be the means
{ introducing this reliable house TO
he merchants OF Northern Texas, and
hat their efforts TO secure this trade
,ay meet with rich and merited sue.
ess. ''CuRTIUs."