The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1882-02-25

b Scott Bros. d Co.'s new store on Tuesday-thei
z opening day. The number must bave been yer,
8 large in spite of the disagreesble weather, TO-
1 the store was full of people from morning unit
n late in the evening. II is drawing it mild TO 50,
y they were delighted. Praise was in everybody
mouth, and none had fault to find. Nearly every
one rejoiced in the fact that store CT this kline
had been built and opened In Ottawa. 1t is
e credit to the county and the city and place Il
which all can take their friends, strangers TO tn,
lefty, to show them what La Sale county can dc
i-give the public dry goods store as fine as car
be found in any city.
Here is store room 4Oxl20 feet, lighted by n
feet plate glass and al enormous skylighl
and electric light, that by night or day there
: is not a dark place in the whole building; with
: high ceilings, and walls above the counters to
give the tasty clerks unlimited range for decora
ton During the week the whole room has been
very handsomely decorated with goods-silks,
laces, ribbons, lambrequins, &c, on the walls and
in piles OF unique shapes and happy conbina.
lions OF colors. Cut flowers, too, "a beautiful
IS" in particular, by Mrs. Fred King In white
and scarlet carnations,) and potted towering
plants, added their beauty to the general effect.
And the effect WAS very beautiful:--the windows
decorated with silks, satins, brocades, dresses,
jcloaks, shawls, linens, &C. with the most asthet.
ic flower ornaments; the interior bright with q
flood of light on goods of all kinds and colors
tie handsome furniture, the staircase, the walls
hung with rugs, carpets, curtains, &C.; the crowd
iof men, women and children, all feeling natur.
al pride in this Ottawa store, all making most
brilliant scene
i The store is divided into departments for the
better convenience Of both public and proprie-
tors On the right at the entrance is the silk and
dress goods department, Mr.. Chas. Iron presd.
Ing genius. Following this side along we come
to the office, with Geo. Groshens manipulating
gold pen and feeling the quality of greenbacks,
always looking happy. Beyond him is the de-
partment of zephers, Germsntowns, yarns, I'm.
derwear and skirts.
In the center of the room is double row of shelly
ing, fronted by continuous" counter-both in
sectlons,-at the entrance circular, for which a
circular case is being built. Each section Of this
general division embraces department, to wit:
| First SectiGs-Kid Gloves and Laces.
| SecoHd 'e|tion---Buttons, Trimmings and
Gloves.
| Ihir,i Section--Gents' Furnishing Goods.
Fiourth Seon2--Ladies' Muslin Underwear,
Corsets and Embroderies.
| On the left, the long counter running the full
length of the store is also broken into sections
At the entrance we have large case which will
be filed with infants and chldrcn's suits and
robes. Following this come other departments,
such as
e in brit
Prints.
Notwithstanding and Bomestics
ThiNi-White Goods, Linens Quilts &c
Fo1ft Cloths, Cassincres, Cloakings Elan
nels, Blankets, DC.
In the rear, across the store is the department
OF ladieS's and misses fine shoes-a new feature
OF the house, which Will be as perfect RS money
and public demands can make It.
All the departments are crowded with goods
forming whole as large and complete as any to
be found outside the noted large houses Of Chi.
cage, and all the more important lines are en-
trely new stocks opened for the first tine on
Tuesday last
Up stairs, ria grand staircase or elevator, we
have the superb carpet hall, occupying the en-.
tire front OF the building. Here Is one of the
most complete stocks ever seen here OF carpets
Of al grades, rugs and other house.turnishing
goods. II is now fall, and yet many large in
voices have yet to be opened! The magnitude
and importance Of this stock will be the more
appreciated when it is remembered tina. the firm
controls upwards OF 100 patterns in Brussels and
ingra.ns, made from private designs, which no
other house can duplicate. Here, too, Is q large
line Of the genuine Crossiey English Tapestry
Brussels, which they are selling az no higher |
price than the American goods.
In the center and rear Of this floor is the de. |
partwent Of ladies' suits and shawls and coaks,
while back Of all are the citing and work rooms
for dress and cloak making
The millinery department is not yet open, the |
season being carly, but IN about two weeks we
shall be able TO say something of il. II will Ne
under the direction OF An experienced Chicago
millner.
We know il is the most common thing III the
world for readers Of an elaborate description Of
q house of this kind to comment, We'll half Of
il is blown' Now, VIC insist 10 our readers out
side the city who have not seen this store that not
one in 4 thousand OF them can have an idea Of the
store without seeing II. 1t will pay all our read
ers to come TO Ottawa and see it. Scott Bros &
Co. are determined no one shall OF necessity 20
to Chicago or elsewhere to buy dry goods, aud
have given to this county a store and d stock
equal to any. 1t will pay TO come to Ottawa and
see this store under electric light also bcauti.
Iul sight; and to accommodate all who will do
his, the store for the present will remain open
'or a few hours later.
We congratulate Messrs. Scott Bros. d Co.
md also La Sale county and the city Of Ottawa,
IN 20 fine an addition 10 the citv
JUsT RE,EIvED-Our tenth llOJ carload OF az
1cultural implements. The sale Of harvesters
S commencing earlier than usual this year. and