The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1881-04-22
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chants,
MESsRs. ROBERTSON s GRIMBALL,
and we think it will be an advantage to our
ladies Of Union County, to publish the inter
view. On stepping in the door we found the
store crowded with happy purchasers. and every
thing looked an boom OF prosnerity-" An.r .
time the Senior AWAITED our pleasure.
Reporter-Mr. Robertson. It is rumored that
you have bought an unusually handsome stock
for Union.
Mr.. R.-That is true. 1t is my intention to
keep first class stock, and when North bought
that style Of dress goods for ladies that would
give satisfaction, both Ms regards quality and
price.
Rsp.-Your introducing fine grades Of Dry
Goods may prove risky experiment, as most of
our ladies patronize Baltimore and New York to
supply their wardrobes.
Mr.. R.-It has been the custom heretofore,
but am satisfied that after seeing our goods
and comparing the Northern retail prices with
ours, the bulk Of that trade will remain with
US. We have the finest class of Dry Goods ever
brought to this town, and It will be our effort to
keep up the Stock.
Rep.-snce your opening have the ladies
been attracted here?
Mr.. R.--Oh, yes Many from The town and
many from the country, and onscf them, y
lady Of recognized taste, said, "Had I known
such articles could DO found in Union would
not have sent North q recent order,"
Rep If not troubling you, would like to
glance through your stock. Words fail 10 ex-
rress what we saw, and how much we saw
Buntings, Monte Cloths. with goods bro ught
out especially to trim them, Grenadines, in all
Styles Plain, lace and all silk Grenadines Sex. .ch
Lawns. Pacific Lawns, Piques, Cambrcs with
borders, Spanish Lawns, Linen Suitings, Cotton
suitings. Laces and Silks, were piled upon tho
counter before our astonished eyes. Before we
could cry, "hold, enough :" Calicos Of every
hue were tossed, like cut flowers from "Cor.
isand's" garden, before our already stated gaze.
and 50 refreshing were the patterns, that they
reinvigorated us for further research 50, seek
ing pastures new, our eyes lodged upon large
paper bog that reposed in solitary state on
Rep.-What is in theref
Mr.. R.-An that is the cream Of the whole
thing. Lace Shawls--snd Lace Shawls within
the means Of every one.
We cannot begin to tell what we saw in that box
Suffice It to soy the Box is there, 60 and see for
yourself
Then I was invited TO inspect the MILL
merry DEPARTMENT. where box after box
displayed to our view Hats and Bonnets each
one moro Perfect Love- than the last, and
as we looked around other objects Of beauty
met our gaze. Flowers that seemed AZ tho
freshly plucked, spangled Lace, Feathers, Os-
trioh Tips, Long graceful Plumes in every color,
Surah Trimmings, Silks, Fancy Veilings, Rib.
bons Of every hue, Poke Hats "a Ia Porcupine,"
Tiny Straw Bonnets, SO very - very -, Ba-
bies and Boys Hats and Bonnets, children's and
Ladies' shade straw Hats Of all desorir tions,
Lace Fiohus. and Trimmings. &c.. &C., &C., &c.,
and indeed nothing was wanting 10 make per-
feet this Ladies' Dasaar.
On turning TO leave, onr attention. was at
traoted, BY seeing . crowd Of people In o
room back Of tho main Store. On looking
down we saw great stacks Of Corn. Flour aud
Bacon, barrels Of Molassas and Sugar, sacks q
Salt and CoASe, around which buyers congrega-
ted. We asked this question els this, too,
connected with your busiuessf" =.
Yes, Sir, and we are fully prepared 10 show
that here indeed 10 Gland Of Plenty" We
thanked our courteous guide and retu, ned to
oued deck with the strong conviction that men
wishg rs much pltiek' and business talent 40
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