The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1876-04-22

Queen all leading makes of that neces-
sary article and indispensable adjunct of
all well-regulated kitchens-a perfect cook
stove; the ''Silver Light "The Triumph. -
"The Cupid" "The Regal" and an end
less variety of other equally good and
popular parlor and dining-room heaters.
The e." Housekeepers' Favorite Kitchen
Range, 1" The Maryland with its double
and single ovens, the former capacious
enough for the culinary demands of the
largest hotels, the latter adapted to the
economical wants of the smallest private
family, are also displayed in this salesroom.
The Fame, a popular parlor and dining
room fire place heater, patented and manu-
featured by the Armstrong;, and which,
since its introduction by this firm, has
gained a large sale, is another evidence of
the business enterprise and mechanical skill
of the firm. Add to these, merely instance,
as few of the leading varieties of stoves
and heaters manufactured and sold by the
Armstrong;, the long and almost endless
list of stoves sold by them, but cast else
where, and some idea may be formed of
the extent Of the business done.
In 1871, the business of the concern had
increased to such an extent, particularly in
the demand for their goods in the Southern
cities, that they determined to establish in
Baltimore central depot for shipments to
their Southern customers. They accord
inely opened their
BALTIMORE WAREHOUSE, NO. 60 LIGHT ST.
On the upper floors of this warehouse
can be seen stored, at any time during the
busy season, from one hundred to one hun
dred and twenty five tons of stoves and
stove castings, sent here from their foun-
dry, to be distributed to their distant
customers, located in Norfolk, Richmond,
Charleston, Savannah, Petersburg, and
other Southern cities. Here, arranged in
rows, presenting in their appearance and
shape almost as marked a diversity as the
human family for whose use, comfort and
convenience they are designed, they sug-
gest also in their weight and value, the
varying characteristics of men themselves
Here, in plain, substantial stove, weighted
with lots of metal indicative of durability
and worth, you have the representative
stove, which, like it's human counterpart,
commands the highest price. There, more
since to the trivial consideration of display
the moulder has proved more economical
of stuff, stands the more pretentious parlor
article, rejecting on its polished surface
the features of its society prototype, more
ornate but far less durable, shower but
lighter in true metal, more highly polished
but less adapted to the knocks and uses of
daily life.
The manufacture of
GAS FIXTURES
is a new industry in Cecil Stop the first
one hundred people you meet on the most
frequented thoroughfare in this county, and
ask them where ornamental chandeliers of
handsome design and finish can be pur-
chased Of Cecil manufacture, and ninety
uluc VI GuC WOulu lullh Tie uuGS-
ton jest. Yet Armstrong & Co, at Port
Deposit, have orders from prominent Balti-
more houses for larger quantities of these
goods than they can supply. Many mer-
chants and families throughout the county
may have in use ornamental fixtures, chan
deliers, brackets, and pendants, in which
coal oil is used as an illumination, purchased
possibly in Baltimore or some other city,
but never supposing that they may be pro-
ducts of Cecil industry. Yet such is the
fact. Shipped in quantities from the foun-
dry at Port Deposit to the wholesale deal
ers and jobbers of the city, they are resold
throughout the country, but do not carry
with them the advertisement of the local
enterprise that secures their production.
In conclusion, Armstrong & Co. fully
deserve the success attending them. In
business they are reliable and prompt, con-
Quoting the multiplied transactions of their
large trade with perfect system and accu-
racy. Their enterprise contributes largely
to the business prosperity of the town OF
Port Deposit, which all hope may long
continue to share the benefit of the firm S
success.