Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1876-09-16

AND DwELLING.-Half OF the OLD
Franklin Hotel ground is covered by
a new and substantial brick edifce be-
longing to Mr.. Frederick Gross.
Standing two-and-a-half stories high
its front overlooks probably the best
view that maybe had Of our main thor
oughfare. Its location make its eligi-
bilityas business standscarcely second
to any in town. Near the intersection
OfMsin and Broadway. the focal point
Of ingrsss for both town and country,
it commands at once the attention of
trade.
The arrangement and finish of the
interior are creditable both to Mr..
Gross' taste and Mr.. Andrew Fox's ex-
ecution. With facilities for oommuni-
cation. the apartments are easily made
private when desired. Fine stairways
lead at convenient points from the
lower to the upper story, the apart
memts Of the latter also being well
adapted for business or professional
purposes. Both below and above the
carpentry is exceptionally good; Mr.
Fox evidently started out as usual to
execute frst-class job, and he sue.
ceeded admirably. Mr.. Gross own
trade enables him to speak advisedly,
and he is not only we'll satisfied but
delighted with Mr.. Fo1's workman
ship.
The large store-room adjoining
Bealls block is the principal apart
ment of the building. 1t is airy spa
cious, well lighted, and adapted for
the purpose of selling goods. Twodoo rs
above Mrs. Gross has already appro-
propriated an elegantly equipped room
for her millinery store. With neat
counter and large glass cases she has
abundant space for attractive display.
The glass work in rear of the counter
is supported by tastily carved walnut
brackets, occupying the space usually
given to drawers, a slight innovation
upon the old-time arrangement. In
stead Of making lumber piles under
the counter Mrs. Gross has had the
drawers inserted there, where they are
quite as accessible as in the old plan.
Taken altogether, thisroo is the most
pleasing in the house. When filled
(as it will be within a few days,) it
will outshine any place of the kind in
town. The work of fitting up this
room fell to Mr.. John Nickel of
the firm of Gross Nickel g. Bro, fur
niture manufacturers of this place.
He knows how such work ought to be
done and he does it.
In the erection of this building Mr..
Gross has added very much to the ap-
pearance and value of the locality.
His outlay has been large; he deserves
remunerative returns.
A GRAND CONCERT AND CANTATA
will be given by the members of Mad
anne Cuthbert's Musical Institute, as
sisted by the Thomas family and some
of the best talent of Cumberland.
This entertainment will take place at
Paurs Opera House on Friday, 22d
inst The songs and music in all
their variety will be worthy the price
of admission, with tableaux and cos
tunes selected with taste and discrim-
ination and with an eye to the amuse-
ment of the pnblic. The pupils of the
Musical Institute need no commenda-
ton, they have already given sufh-
cient evidence of talent and careful
training. We bespeak a full house
for them.
Speaking of one of Madame Cuth-
berts recitals a Cumberland paper
recently said:
Madame Cuthbert's spacious apartment
in the McKais Law Buildings afforded
ample room for the large and fashionable
audience that were present The pro-
gramme was long and select, and some of
the renditions were very fine exhibiting a
rare degree of culture and intellectual an.
probation of the theory of mnsic in the
scholars. The entertainment, in all, was
one of the best we have had in our city for
many years,
New MILLINERY STORE AND Stock.
Mrs. Eliza Gross has returned from
the east with large and tastefully
selected stock of Millinery Goods. In
a very few days they will be displayed
in her new store in Gross block on
Main street near the Broadway cor
ner. Be sure to call and see her new
store and new goods.
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