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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-03

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-03

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aud French's y. E. Rum.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1882-05-03

Use ONLY THE BEST-THE CROSS STYLO-
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Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02
PHILIP HERz0G.
Wholesale Eutcher, CATER Meat sup-
plies. lis Il sfrces

The meat market of Philip Herzoc.
known as the City Market, and located on
the south side OF j street, between Front
and Second, is one Of the finest to be fonnd
not alone IN this city, but upon the coast.
1t was built by the proprietor without re-
gard to expense, and to strictly answer his
ideal, from long and mature experience. of
meat market, not only for convenience of
arrangement and beauty of design. but
also to meet and include all the latest
methods for the preservation and improve
ment of meats. This he has accomplished
to the fullest extent, and at the same time
erected business structure which is con-
spicuous ornament to that portion of the
street, and speaks volumes for the success.
full business of the establis hment, and
the taste and enterprise of the pro-
prietor The City Market was estab-
lished Ia the pioneer dsys OF 1850,
and hence can lay claim to being one
of the very Oldest if not the senior, of
those now existing in California. The
proprietor how ever has not been hampered
with clinging to pioneer ideas and prices.
but has been one OF the foremost in every
step for advancement and kept pace with
the rapid march and changes produced
by time. In addition to the retail market
MIR. Herzog conducts one of the largest
butchering establishments in the interior
and does large business furnishing meat
supplies at wholesale throughout the in.
terror, sending large quantities daily
along the lines of the Central Pacific,
the California Pacific, and the Califor-
MIA and Oregon, and the Sacramento
and Placervil.e, and diverging means of
transportation from the city. He draws
his supplies of cattle from Nevada, Oregon
and throughout California. The meats
sold by him have fine reputation for
quality, and as he pays no rents and enjoys
every possible facility, he sells at the most
advantageous rates for his purchasers.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02
BEN COHEN.
Wholesale Dealer In Carpets and UphoI-
stsry, 40 and Eel j street.


HOLDINGS. FRAMES, PAPER HANGINGs, OIL
CLOTHS CURTAINS AND PICTURES
Among the pioneer establishments of the
city is that of Ben Cohen, wholesale dealer
in carpets, upholstery, etc, at Nos 4lo
and 42I street. Mr. Cohen has wide
business acquaintance, extending back to
1854, and the advantages of his house have
become most favorably known not only
within The city and TO large extended
retail list of customers, but also to a most
dattering and rapidly increasing wholesale
trade. He deals largely in carpets of all
grades, oiicloth, wall paper, shades, mat
ting, pictures and picture frames, holdings,
upholstery goods, and general assortment
of all classes of goods belonging to the tusi-
ness. He keeps always ON hand the latest
and most elegant designs in all grades of
carpeting, and which are noted for the su.
perior quality of their wool and beautiful
patterns. He has especial facilities for fur
nishipg all demands made upon him
promptly and at the lowest possible rates.
His stock has been largely increased during
the past year and a much extended invest
ment made in goods. The ability of this
house to offer special inducements in the
way of prices to his customers and the
trade is easily demonstrated. He pur-
chases all his stock direct from the leading
factories and pays cash, thus securing the
best qualities at the lowest price. HIS i'm
portations are large, and he thereby acquires
reduced rates as to freight charges, and his
expenses are kept at the minimum by his
personal supervision over his entire bust
ness The result of these benefits he con.
fers upon his customers. The trade of the
house, which has been most satisfactory
during years past, the last year greatly
increased, and extends as far east as Ogden,
into the southern Territories, and into Ore
gon On the north.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02
w. A. d c. S. H0UGHTOS,
Wholesale and Retail and Importing
Booksellers and sfationers.
Straaf


The largest book establishment in the
interior is that Of w. A. & c. S. Houghton.
It is the leading retail book house; but It's
wholesale business is that which is com.
manding especial attention. The house
has, separate from the great salesrooms,
splendid sample room, devoted wholly to
the convenience of the wholesale buyer,
and where every article and package Is
sampled and marked, and capable of being
closely inspected. In all the lines OF blank
books, standard, fine, fancy and orna-
mental stationery, gold pens, church
goods rich bound standard holiday and
gift books, in the library editions, cheap
editions, full and half bound editions art,
scientific, musical historical, biographical,
mechanical, religious, and other works !;
Juvenile and school book, staple and
standard publications, latest works 10
poetry, fiction, art, discovery, ETC., and in
all general stationery supplies, the stock of
the house is not surpassed in variety and
completeness, While It's volume 10 second
only to the very largest known to the book
trade. All the usual lines of showcase
goods are kept in endless variety. The
house does binding, ruling, etc, to order,
and makes speciality of supplying private
and public libraries. lis facilities for fill.
ing all orders to the advantage OF the in
terror buyer, are not equalled in all the
country, and the Houghtons, while finding
their wholesale trade rapidly and securely
expanding, fnd that they are equal to the
demands of the trade, and are building up
a business in the interior which has al
ready become one of the leading ones in
the State.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02
| MEREiEL's
/ Merchant Tailoring Establishment, No.
| SIG j Street,

This firm commences the year with
brighter prospects than ever before. Their
city trade during the year past has in
creased fully twenty-five per cent, while
their country trade is becoming even more
extensive and firmly established. They
carry the largest and choicest stock, it Is
presumed, OF any establishment outside OF
San Francisco. Mr.. Merrill's thorough
knowledge of textile fabrics give him an
advantage in the market over all competi-
tors. There is often more money made in
buying goods than in selling them but the
greatest advantage to the purchaser of
fabrics lies in the ability to Judge of the
quality of stock which enters into their
manufacture. Again, of the numerous
styles of wearing possible by means of the
highly improved machinery OF the present
day, some of them, even with the best
stock, will not give durability TO the fabric.
During the present year Mr.. Merrill will
spend one day in every week in the mar
ket, and will subject all his purchases to a
rigid personal examination. 1t is his pur.
pose to purchase only such goods as will
not only please the eye of his patrons, but
also prove Of the greatest service to them.
Mr.. Qaatman is still cutter for the estab-
lishment, and bis reputation as an expert
is.backed by genuine msrit second to that
of no cutter on the coast. E. B. Mer-
rill enters into partnership in the concern
with the opening of the year, and the firm
name hereafter will be MERRILL BROTHERS.
AS such they will endeavor to merit the
patronage of their friends, both old and
new.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02
SWIMMING Baths,
Plunge, Hot and Cold, and steam Baths,
1920 X Street

AV-V -
The Sacramento Natatorium or Swim.
ming Baths, located on X street, between
Tenth and Eleventh, are being very thor
oughly and neatly repaired and refitted and
Will again soon be open to the public. This
institution is the only one of the kind upon
the Pacific coast, aud is not only great
source of pleasure as well as profit, by en-.
aiding patrons to become expert swimmers
and thus decrease the risk OF life from ac-
dent, but 1t is also blessing as santa
rum. The great tank or swimming bath
is about "a feet wide and 100 feet long,
having an incline bottom so as to give any
desired depth, the deepest portion
being six feet. This is kept con-
stantiy supplied with clear, pure and
beautifully soft water, which flows in at
one end of the bath and out at the other.
1t is pumped in by an engine from an ar
tesian well and kept at healthful temper
ature by steam pipes running underneath.
Bathing suits for ladies, misses, gen.
tlemen aud boys are furnished, and
fifty private dressing rooms are ad-
joining. A safety line extends around
the bath, while spring boards, trapezes,
etc., are provided for divers. An ex-
perienced teacher Of swimming is con-
stantiy IN attendance, to prevent posslbll-
ity of accident and to give instructions
free to all who desire. Strict decorum is
maintained at all times, and an officer is
always present to keep proper order, SO
that ladies may participate in health CIV
ing swim with as much propriety and pleas
ure as at the seaside. Hot and cold and
also steam baths are provided in private
rooms for such as desire, and the best
water and finest facilities for these kinds
of baths are afforded that can anywhere be
found. The entire bathing institution is
under the successful management of R. E.
Elliott, whose gentlemanly method of con-
ducsing it and firm course in keeping the
social atmosphere around it as pure as the
most fastidious can desire, has made the
baths pleasurable and justly pc pular re-
sort.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02
A. j. VERMILYA,
County Coroner. and Dealer in Under
takers Supplies, J street, BE.
tween Fourth aud Fifth

tween Fourth and Fifth
The establishment of A. J. Vermilya has
one of the largest stocks of undertakers'
supplies to be found in any similar house
in the interior. In addition to supplies in
metal burial caskets and others, he also
can furnish all varieties of trimmings,
shrouds, etc, to any extent desired and
promptly upon receipt of ORDERS His job
bling trade in supplies has been vary largely
extended during the past year, making his
quarters, which were formerly ample for his
business, much too small. He has therefore
recently purchased the property formerly
occupied by r. Stone & Co., on j street,
between Fifth and Sixth, which is being
remodeled for the purposes of his business,
as dealer in supplies, and also as undertaken
and Coroner His new establishment will
be two-story and basement, having a front
age of 20 feet, and extend back to the al
ley distance Of l60 feet. The front has
been taken out and is being replaced with
with plate glass show-windows, and viii
present very fine appearance. The base
ment will be used for storage purposes. a
full line of sample goods will be displayed
in upright show. cases in the front rooms
upon the main floor. This will enable such
extension of his stock and goods as his in
creased trade throughout the interior de-
mands. Small dealers have found that the
advantages in point Of freight and other
wise are largely in favor of Sacramento
over San Francisco, and are purchasing
here accordingly. Mr.. Vermilya is the
sole proprietor of new and apparently
wonderful embalming process, and is de-
voting especial attention to it. The bodies
which have been embalmed by him are
reported to have been kept in a wonderful
perfect state for long length of time. He
has received certificates to this eject in re
lation to bodies forwarded to various parts
of the East, and also to China, which state
that a perfect state of preservation was
maintained for several months, and that
even the natural and life-like expression of
the face was retained. Mr.. Vermilya EN-.
balms bodies wherever desired and upon
the shortest notice.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02
earle 4 CROLY.
Carpenters and Bailder, 0ffice at TIA
SecOnd street.

The firm of earle & Croly ia not only
prominent in this city, in the business OF
building and as contractors, but they have
also gained a wide reputation and most
favorable one for their work throughout
the interior of the State. During the past
season they have, in addition to their very
extensive business in this city, erected
many fine buildings in other parts of the
State, and the demands upon them in this
direction are constantly increasing and ex-
tending to more distant points. The
structures erected by them, and the gen.
eral class Of their work, are standing rec om-
mendations in behalf of the firm, and
secure to them largely increased demands
for their services. They have the reputa
ton eff most faithfully fulfilling their con-
tracts in all cases wherever they have done
business. they employ none but the best
mechanics, and have facilities for the cree
ton of all classes Of buildings. and with the
utmost promptness, either at home or in
any part OF the State.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02
z, LYON & CO.
wholesale and Retail Dealers In Staple
Dry and Fancy Goods, Southeast
Corner SeYenfh and j streets.

1
1t has for years, as the trade of the city
enlarged, been the demand that whole
sale dry goods house be established here.
To this demand E. Lyon & Co., after for
many years conducting splendid retail
trade, have answered, and the result has
been wholesale dry goods business which
has had success almost marvellous, Dur.
ing the past year one of the firm has trav
eled throughout the interior. presenting
the advantages of this market, and has
found that the trade of the establishment
has opportunities for still greater enlarge
ment, and is on SO firm basis as to Justify
its further extension. In view of this, the
house, which has heretofore given up the
whole lower floor to its wholesale depart
ment, is about to take new apartments, to
be devoted wholly to jobbing, and to be
kept distinct from the retail department.
The ability of this house is now equal to
any demand that may I've made upon it by
orders from the interior, the ad jaceLt
States and Territories. The standing of
this firm is such that no commenda-
ton is needed in any section where
it has traded-those who know it know it
", he &c @ba forar,oof ond IF 4ha binb cot
standing for fair dealing, liberality, energy,
and integrity. 1t deals in all lines of sta
pie and domestic dry goods, all fancy goods
and notions, and silks and velvets-these
last two articles being imported by the
house directly from the European market,
and OF the latest patterns and styles. In
wooden goods they purchase both in the
home and Eastern markets. Prints and
cottons. in full lines, they bring direct
from first hands. They keep full assert
ment of house-furnishipg goods, and in this
line special pride. They keep fine cloths,
cloakings and ladies cloaks ready made,
which are brought from Eastern manufact-
cries. They have full line of ladies' I'M
derwear, corsets and hosiery of all styles.
Their stock is perfectly complete in
bleached and unbleached domestics, shirt
ings. ticking, cheviots, ginghams, denims,
embroideries, laces, blankets, cottonades,
jeans, doeskins, fannels and full lines of
gents furnishing goods; also, J. & P.
Coats spool cottons; LADIES', gents
and children's handkerchiefs of all kinds;
buttons of all styles, from the cheapest to
the rarest of patterns; tapes, braids, pins,
needles, elastics, fringes, gimps; ladies
neckwear, ladies' and gents gloves of all
descriptions, napkins. table linen, towels,
etc; in fact every thing pertaining to
frst-class dry goods establishment. E.
Lyon & Co. can generally fill orders on
the day they are received; they attach to
bills 10 items of drayage or Wharfage the
buyer saves freight charges between San
Francisco and Sacramento, and can of this
house buy az rates level with those of the
most favored rival market. This house was
established in 1866, and is therefore quite
the oldest one in Sacramento remaining in
this line. The firm is composed of E.
Lyon and r. B. Harmon, and it occupies
two large floors on one of the best corners
in the city.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02
r. II. PETITE.
Wholesale TobaccOnIsI and Cigar Hanu-
factureT, e.5 x street, between
Sernnh and Third.

Second and Third.
For several years these reviews have
made mention Of Mr.. Pettit's business as a
representative one, and as one of steady
growth and wide extent throughout the
country. His trade is specially good in
Yolo, Colusa, San J aquin, Auador, Placer,
Ell Dorado aud Nevada counties. Mr..
Petit is wholesale and retail dealer in
Havana cigars, tobacco, snuff, pipes, etc. /;
also operates an extensive cigar factory,
which is located in the rear of the main
store.room. His establishment is located
in the central part of the city, and is large
and well adapted TO the business carried on.
lie works at the full season fifteen men.
He makes no low g,aie articles, but manu-
features from medium to the very
best. He keeps on hand stock OF the best
quality to be worked up into cigars and
this, as well as all other goods, are of his
own direct Importation, which places him
on a par with the 10 favored houses in
the interior, and enables him, with the low
expense account on which business can be
carried on here, to compete with tobacco
houses at the chief commercial city of the
coast, and in most cases, il not all, to un-
derseil them, while his prices never exceed
GuleG vi lAlAb HOFs GAANl Vi dtAS tSCE-Si. LIZ
especially keeps III bulk Git Edge fine-cut
chewing tobacco. Mr.. Petit imports his
own stock, and to as good advantage as any
manufacturer on TIE coast. Mr.. Petit
has found during the past year that
the commercial Influence of Sacramento
has extended IN area and taken
astill iirmsr hold upon the trade of the State,
and his business reflects these facts. He
supplies the trade at better rates than can
be given by houses II San Francisco, where
local expenses are heavier, and where the
purchaser is compelled TO pay for wharfage
and drayage, beside the extra freight and
loss Of time between Sacramento aud San
Francisco. Mr. Petit can generally fiji
orders on the day Cd their receip'. He
travels extensively, aud wherever he goes
In the interest OF his house, the trade will
find him squaredealing, economic aud
practical business man.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02
EMPIaE maRKET,
Green Il Trainor. wholesale and Retail
butchers, 4 Street. between
Front and Second.

This market was founded in 1S49. In
the purest sense il is the pioneer market OF
Sacramento and was the first set up in the
city. This firm succeeded to the business
of the Empire Market in 1856. They are
Wholesale and retail butchers. They do
their own slaughtering, and conduct large
business in this line. Both members of the
firm are thoroughly experienced in stock
slaughtering and in cutting, and offer spe-
cial inducements, not only to the local
trade, which with them is large, but with
the interior, which they can now supply
from Sacramento at all seasons of the year.
They bring most of their cattle from Ne
vada, but purchase choice stock through.
out California. Green & Trainor aie large
wool growers and stock raisers, and thus
supplement their market business. The
firm is composed of old and trustworthy
citizens, and their trade is of stable and
high character, and is steadily extending
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02
THE MISSES BROTHERS,
Wholesale and Retail Millinery. GIL j

The Misses Brothers are leading MILL
ners, and perhaps the largest dealers on the
coast outside of the city Of San Francisco.
The trade of the firm with the interior is
very large; they ship to all points within
the area of Sacramento's market; they do
large business in the way of selling goods
in quantities to milliners in towns through
out the coast, and they keep full line of
general millinery, and have constant orders
at the East and Europe for the very latest
novelties to be forwarded direct to them as
soon as manufactured. They buy exclu-
sively for cash, and likewise sell exclusively
for cash. This enables them to sell to GUS
toners at more advantageous rate than
they could purchase elsewhere. The con-
slant increase of their business is very
large, and probably is not exceeded by any
other millinery establishment on the coast.
While their business system is unexcelled,
and their energy and skill undoubted, yet
it is certain that they owe much to the ad-
vantages of locality, and the result of their
business is but another evidence of what
cash, skill and will may do here.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02

ENTERPRISE = Enterprise is marked
characteristic of at least one business firm
in London. This house has chartered big
steamer, which will be fitted no with rooms
for samples and with berths for the repre-
sentatives of commercial houses. 1t will
then be sent around the world. Fancy
the CONSERVATION that will prevail when
these commercial travellers descend, literally
by the score, upon some quiet, law.abidipg
seaport, where the harbor is good and BUSH
ness is dull! Evidently here is capital
opportunity for some bloodthirsty Irish
man, with a private stock Of dynamite on
hand, to strike blow at England and to
serve the civilized world good turn at the
same time.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02
s. j. Is }. III. JiCKsOv,
Dealers In Stoves. Tinware, ETC., at No.
423 j street.

This is well. known stove-hardware and
tin. furnishing establishment. The ware
rooms are neat, and contain fall lines OF
the best stoves, ranges and the most APP
proved kitchen ware. They make spec
ialty of the New Richmond Range, which
they state is meeting with high degree of
favor by reason of its many superiorities
over all others, and is selling rapidly. They
also sell the well-know Olive and Seraphic
ranges, and in stoves they have the Empire
City, the Buck stove and many other
patterns of good make, for cooking or heat
ing purposes. The firm works in tin, sheet
iron, copper, etc, and deal at very reason
able prices.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1882-01-02
NATIONAL GOLD BANK,
or ID. o. Mills a Co, Corner of second
and j streets,

Historical sketches OF the business OF
Sacramento must, to be complete, embrac,
some reference TO this notable aud solid
banking house. Ir was widely known as
the bank of d. o. Mills & Co. in the palrny
days of 1850, and through ali the yicissi.
tudes incident to business on this coast it
has never yet closed its doors in banking
hours ON any business day. Its capital
stock is $500. 900, and its business extends
over the central and northern parts of the
State, Nevada, Oregon and the Territories.
Its transactions with Eastern banks show
that our merchants have become direct
importers on large scale since the compile
ton Of the railroad. The report of the
bank, recently published, shows