Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-09-01

department has been greatly enlarged and
Is unusually attractive. Their lines Of
ready-made goods are superb. The chill
dren 8 department was never better sup
piled than now, aud a speciality Is made Of
gents furnishing goods. Everything
about their establishment is business-like
and orderly, and il Is really refreshing %
walk through il and examine the magnih-
cent display OF fine goods of every hue and
texture. The prices are moderate, and
prompt attention Is given 10 customers.
HILL, FONTAINE x co,
Wholesale groOers and cotton factors, at
zs3 Front street, have built up al enor-
NOUS business, founded ON the solid bed
rock Of the confidence their customers fe.l
IN them. They carry an immense stock
OF goods anRd0 a vast business in the sur
rounding country or a radius of several
hundred miles, As an instance Of their
standing, II may be mentioned that they
received in one day last season shipments
amounting 10 one thousand bales Of cot
ton-something almo { unheard Of before
or since in this market.
BUCKHAM & CAMPBELL,
At 80 Beal street, have just reason to be
proud pf the large trade they have Sc
cured. They have endeavOred to let their
goods speak for them, satisfied hat merit
would end is own reward, and have not
been disappointed. Their goods are
bought in quaint ", thus enabling them to
make easy terms for their customers. They
are carefully selected, and thus they never
disappoint their patrons by supplying an
inferior or worthless article.
L. F. CAVANAGH go.
Have their storehouse at the corner of
Main and Gayoso streets well supplied
with coffee, tea, spices and baking pow
der, both at wholesale and retail. This is
the principal house of its kind in this
portion Of the country, and is also the
Oldest. The finest favored c%otlees, such
a. Mocha, Turkish and java, black and
green teas, ground and whole spice, all in
bulk orneat packages, are always in stock
LYTLE& SHIELDS,
At their old stand, corner Main and Adams
streets, have every assurance of a larger
patronage than ever before. They carry
"A full supply Of plain and fancy groceries.
All their canned goods are Of standard
brands, and great pleasure is taken in
supplying the precise taste of each GUS
toner Choice fruits are kept on hand in
season, and coffee is roasted daily. Their
prices will be found moderate and their
goods first class. Both the gentlemen
composing the firm are earnest and
straight forward and always courteous to
customers.
J.W. X. BROWNE
Stands in the front rank Of his profession,
having earned his reputation as a skilled
plumber and gas filter by constant effort
added 70 a natural capacity for the bust
ness. He has been quite a factor in the
late public sewerage Improvements Of
Memphis. All those who have given him
their orders will gladly testify 10 his mer-
II, the true gauge Of success. At his busi-
ness house, No. 40 Madison street can be
found all the latest inventions in his linee
in beautiful designs, at reasonable prices.
CHAS. KNEY
Has on hand at all times a large supply Of
the choicest meats. which he sells BY the
huge quarter or the tender tidbit, and de-
livers to customers free Of charge. His
establishment ut 4S Beal street is replete at
All times with game, oysters and fish, be-
sides vegetables in the greatest variety.
by his good taste and fair dealing he has
obtained and secured 10 himself a large
trade, and will endeavor in the future rs
in the past to make his place, As now, one
OF the very first in the city.
ZELINER a. co
Have certainly shown their ability TO
please the ladies by the rapidity Of their
sales, They strive for a perfect fit and
the best quality, and have used every
means which long experience in the bust
ness could suggest tOa'tain this perfection.
Every variety Of shoes, slippers and SAN
dals, for ladies and gentlemen, are kept
always in stock, at their handsome estab-
lishment, 800 Main street, and they are
fond of saying that they have never failed
TO give a customer a perfect fit.
BROWN & JONES,
The pioneer coal dealers, who have an
office at the old place, $50 Main street, are
almost rs well known in Memphis and
the adjacent country as the name Of the
city itself. They do an extensive bust
ness, and are prepared TO execute, at once,
orders from anywhere for any amount Of
coal, from a barrel to II barge load. They
deal principally in the finer grades, such
As CAMEL, Anthracite and Pittsburg,
which they keep always on hand in large
ga antilles, and are prepared to sell US low
us any of their competitors.
GEORGE MITCHELL,
Furniture and carpet dealer, at 3OS Main
street, keeps fully abreast with the times,
and is constantly adding to his already
large and varied assortment Of goods,
which for style, finish and price will com
pare fayorably with any in the country.
His goods are selected from the first man
ufactories in the East, and with the great.
est care. He has ON hand curtains and oil
cloths Of every shade,ahd texture, and is
always happy to show his customer,
through his store.
KENNESAW MANUFACTURING
COMPANY,
At 81 Madison street, deal largely il
chain pumps, water elevators and SINH
lar appliances, orders for which they ar
prepared to execute on the shortest posi-
ole notice. Their cup pump or water ele
vatOr is an invention worthy of notice
By meas of a series Of zinc cups fastene,
to a fat chain, the water is drawn iron
the cistern with the greatest ease, and pu
rllied by the unusu agitation ofthe cups
the air passing through a small hole in III
bottom of each cup. In the river countie
especially this pump is destined to lea,
all Others.
VICTOR ID PTTCug
Has recently made extensive improve
ments in his establishment. at 80 and a
Jefferson street, and is now more thar
ever prepared to supply customers will
the choicest varieties of fresh meat. fish
oysters, game and vegetables. His stock
Is always large and carefully selected, So
mat the most fastidious Of epieures cannot
fail to find exactly what they desire. He
has had great experience, and is eminent
ly deserving Of the large patronage he
receives. His first desire is to please. md
in order TO do this he neglects no particular.
spares no effort. Everything about his
place is cleanly and attractive, and his MS
s%istants are as obliging as could be desired
In no city Of the South, or indeed anv-
where else, can a more model establish
ment of its kind be found.
KAHN & FREIBERG,
Dealers in dry goods and clothing. at the
corner Of Poplar and Main streets, have
never done a larger business than now.
They aim to satisfy the needs of the pub
lie IN the most satisfactory name and
at the lowest possible prices. and their
books bear i%ndisputable evidence of their
success. Besides a heavy city custom,
they do a large trade in the country. and
offer special inducements to strangers
visiting the city to call upon them, ex-
anime their goods and their prices and
be convinced.
ADLER q BROTHER
Make a speciality of FINE shoes. and to this
end patronize the most noted manufao-
lures in the East. As their sales are
quickly made, they can afford to sell al n
low figure, AMI offer especial inducements
TO the cash purchaser. This house is es-
sentially Il feature Of Memphis, partly
from the length of its existence,a and partly
on account Of its extensive patronage.