The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-01-31
LOEB BROS.

LOEB BROS.
1t is quite impossible, within the limits
of a newspaper article, to tell all that we
should like to concerning the enterprises
which the above named firm are carry
ing forward. And, indeed, it would be
equally impossible, no matter what the
space used, for any one other than a
member Of the firm to write true and
full history Of the business. They alone
know of the obstacles that had to be
met and overcome, and they alone can
tell of the incidents and experiences that
have here and there appeared to thwart
their most strenuous efforts. 1t is with
in our power, however, to outline few
facts, both personal and impersonal, and
we accordingly do SO, knowing full well
that every customer of the house will
say "the VALLEY VIRGINIAN told the
truth about Loeb Bros" We hope that
the same can be truthfully said of all of
whom we write.
The copartners in the firm are A. and
F. Loeb. The senior partner came to
Staunton from Europe in 1865. AT that
time another brother, Leo Loeb was in
the fancy goods and variety business
here upon Main street, as one of the
firm of Hirsh & Loeb. Mr.. A. Loeb
became clerk in that house and re-
manned such for about seven years. In
1872 Mr.. Fred Loeb came here from
Lafayette, Ind, and in that year the firm
of Loeb Bros. was formed, Joseph, Fred.
and A. Loeb constituting it. About five
years ago Mr.. Joseph Loeb retired from
the firm and is now extensively engaged
in manufacturing in Philadelphia. Since
1872 the Business of Loeb Bros. has
been essentially the same as now; that
is, dry goods and carpets.
Under the style of A. Loeb & Co,
the same co-partners are carrying on a
large and prosperous clothing house on
South Augusta street. Mr.. A. Loeb
first became connected with abe clothing
trade of Staunton three years ago, but
the co-partnership as now existing was
not formed until last August. James A.
Armentrout is the salesman in charge OF
the clothing house, and the Messrs. Loeb
pay him the compliment of saying that
he in every way proves himself well
adapted to discharge the duties of the
responsible position He is assisted by
S. H. Coin, late OF Philadelphia, and a
most capable salesman.
Loeb Bros. are located at the corner
Of Main and New streets. Since taking
possession of this place of business the
firm have materially changed its whole
appearance, have added to the dimen-
sions of the salesroom, and now are oc-
cupants of really handsome quarters
25x8o feet, while portion of the I'D
floor is used as carpet and oil cloth de-
partment and for duplicate stock. The
firm have it in contemplation to entirely
rebuild the store at the earliest oppor-
tunity; they appreciate the large patron
age that has been extended them by the
people of town and country; they ac-
knowledge the fact that their trade has
prospered to degree even beyond their
expectations, and they propose TODD all
in their power to give Staunton dry
goods and carpet house that shall, both
in architectural appearance, facilities for
doing business, and resources, that shall
rank it as second to none in the State
AS it is now, the establishment meets de-
cided praise. Each department, (and
departments are numerous) is rendered
as complete as can be. 1t has been, and
continues to be, the policy OF the house
to carefully acquaint itself with the de
mands Of the trade it is called upon to
| cater to, and, what is equally essential
the firm show most admirable Judgment
in buying. The markets of the great
cities are carefully watched, and pur-
chases are made with reference to sew
eral objects to be accomplished. Anoth-
er thing that may be said of the house
low prices rule, and this, taken in con-
nection with the evident desire to give
complete and entire satisfaction to every
customer accounts for its prosperity.
The stocks carried are very large, and
it has been intimated to us by the firm
that the season Of "a will open with ten
thousand novelties.
The co-partners give personal atten-
ton to the affairs of the house, beside
which they have four assistants: Mr..
James A. Templeton, who has been with
Loeb Bros. and their predecessors for
about sixteen years; S. L. Jackson, one
year; Ormand Butler, and Willie East
on-the latter one of those '.irrepressi-
Bile small boys" who can't be dispensed
with under any circumstances.
Loeb Bros. speak in the most crafty
ing terms of the condition and prospects
Of business in both their houses. They
are especially pleased with the patron
age accorded the clot hing house, which,
by the way, is conducted strictly upon
he lone price" plan. Goods are repre-
'ented to be just as they are; selling
srices are marked down so as to afford
parely decent margin, and the house
relies upon square dealing, good goods
and truthful representations for its con-
tinued success.
Loeb Bros. are young men; their
mercantile experiences have been OF
such character as to expand their views
instead OF narrowing them. They re-
cognize the competition that exists here
and do not seek to belittle it; on the
contrary, they accord their brother mer-
chants praise for the energy they mani
fest, but at the same time, they propose
to lead them in the race if they can.
c. B. SOMERVILLE SEQ.