Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-09-11


went all day, and even those who are
best acquainted with the enterprise aud
energy of the firm we're surprised that
the building had been so splendidly re-
fitted, adapted to the new business and
occupied in so short as pace of time.
The house is supplied with all modern
~conveniences - elevator, water, gas,
offices, furniture-everything luxurious
in style, and yet simple and tasteful.
THE STOCK
is immense; it is, in the language Of
those who have been to the Centennial,
"a big thing" 1t is, perhaps, one Of the
best assorted, most complete and valu-
able assortments Of dry goods ever
brought to this market, if not to the
Southwest. Mr.. Moore, from a long
residence in New York and perfect ia.
miliarity with the tastes and demands of
this section, is enabled to buy the stock
required on very favorable terms. In
the basement we found great bales Of
brown goods, blankets, woolens, etc,
piled up from the floor to the ceiling.
There is enough right here to start a
large jobbing house, The second floor
is about level with the sidewalk. The
main Office ia located in front and looks
out on the street and through large,
heavy glass doors and windows. The
arrangement is admirable. On this
floor is found a heavy stock and great
variety of prints, asnnels, jeans,
plAids. muslins, domestics, linseys,
bed.ticking and other goods, ell Of which
is seen in a good light fcom font and
rear openings and q sky.light in the cen
ter, The sample tables are so conven-
iently located with reference 10 the
shelving and cases that the purchaser
can inspect a large stock ia a short time.
No New York house is superior in ar
rangement. The third story is devoted
to notions, dress goods, white goods, sta
%tionery, and an immense variety suitable
for the trade. The fourth story contains
an equally heavy stock of goods, includ-
ing gentlemen's furnishing goods, phirts,
shawls, hosiery, underwear, fancy articles,
etc. The fifth story is devoted exclu.
sively to packages in bulk. Of which
samples are kept below. This gives some
idea of the magnitude of the establish
ment. It is complete in all ita appoint
ments, a credit to the ~proprietors aad
their faithful employees, and a monument
of industry and perseverance, in the right
direction-a commercial triumph to
which every Memphian may point with
satisfaction and pride. 1t shows what
can be done by a diligent application to
business and fair dealing; it reveals the
possibilities of the future, and should
stimulate every young business man in
the line Of promotion to renewed energy
and determination to succeed in life.
THE FIRM
Mr.. Moore has risen by his own exer
tions, and is yet comparatively a young
man. he was born in Huntsville, Ala.
bema; removed to Rutherford county, in
this State, at an early age; received only
a common school education; entered a
d~ry.goods store at Nashville when a mere
youth, where he was highly esteemed
and respected; went to New York, anC
was a partner in a large house for -four
years. He came to Memphis in 1859,
and formed a partnership with the lac,
Joseph Il. Shepherd, under the name Of
Shepherd & Moore. Mr.. Shepherd dice
in 1862, land the firm was dissolved. Tn,
house of VIM. r. Moore & Co was soor
started, and for many years was a con
spicuous feature on Main street, neal
Madison. Mr.. Moore was a Union man
and to this day is a Republican; but what
ever may have been said of him in tn,
heat of political contests, no one hal
ever questioned his sincerity, as far a
we know, or imputed to him an unworthy
motive. The natural selfassertion anC
earnestness Of the man, have made hin
conspicuous, and at some times a tar
} get for acrimonious criticism. Wher
the war was over, Mr., Moore took Mr.
t John F. Watkins, his half-brother, who
had worn his gray for four years, into
| the house; and he is now and has been
! for many years o member Of the firm
The head clerks Of the firm are Mr..
Robert NJ. Mclean, nephew of Mr..
Moore, Mr.. Watkins and Mr.. o. M. Peck
who have both been there several years
Personally, they are a genial set, and ar,
all live, Grst-class business men. Oul
country friends who have dealt with them
= give q good account Of the manner il
which they have been treated aud the bar
gains effected. The goods are Of tn,
best q%ualisyj sold very low to cash Gus