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

ne business transactions of the pen-
tleman whose name we have lust written
are of sufficient importance to Justify nc
in devoting considerable space thereto
in this double sheet. In quiet, unob-
trusive, and yet in business-like way.
Mr.. Weller is carrying forward his mer-
camille venture, and we feel disposed to
say a good word both of him and his
trade. His specialties are boots and
shoes, hats, caps and umbrellas. His
location is a good one, too,-No. 10
west Main street, and he has two very
"solid" neighbors, the Augusta" and
the valley" national banks, one upon
either hand but we won't undertakesto
say in how far reflected glories" reach
him; at all events, Mr.. Weller need not
be ashamed of his surroundings, nor
need he say or sing; Glow happy could
] be with either, were 'tother dear charm
er away"
Mr.. Weller is young mana native
of Richmond. Staunton became his
home some time in 1868 or 90, and soon
after coming here he became clerk with
Witt & Bro. In 1871 he established
business for himself, in the same lines
and at the same location as now. These
premises he has, by well directed effort,
made headquarters for goodly share
of the trade in his lines that comes to
Staunton, and he has spared no effort to
advance this trade upon its own merits
While in the store the other day we
were interested in attempting to form
something of an idea as to the charac-
teristics of his trade, judging from the
stock we could see. Evidently all class
es of people are patrons, for the kinds
and qualities of goods were almost num-
berless. The "seven ages Of man" are
provided for, from 'the pulling infant in
the nurses arms" to decrepit. old age,
while the needs of fashion and beauty
are especially catered to. Many of the
leading boot and shoe factories of the
country furnish the footwear that is car
ried in such profusion by the house
there are elegant boots for ladies at from
IS to 81 the pair, and from that down to
merely nominal sums childrens' wear
is in great variety, and the same is true
of men and boys wear. Another thing
we notice is the fact that while the house
peculiarly aims to deal in the reliable,
better grades of goods, it satisfies itself
with the lowest possible margins. By
buying direct from manufacturers, job
bers' profits are saved, and low prices
naturally rule.
Mr.. Weller informs us that the prices
of footwear Cat least as far as, his. own
trade is concerned) do not differ mate
rally from those that ruled one year
ago; he also admits that his sales for
the year just closed have been extreme
ly satisfactory, and to this we may add
the fact that the business of the house
has shown improvement each year since
it was established. What we have said
regarding the boot and shoe depart
ment will apply with equal force to that
of hats, caps and umbrellas, and these
lines are recipients of large patronage.
Among others in Mr.. Weller's en-
ploy we met Mr.. A. M. Simpson, the
veteran boot and shoe maker of town,
who is known throughout all this coun-
try; Fitzhugh Elder is also salesman
in the store. Old and new friends will
find these gentlemen and their associates
prompt in attention, and friend Weller
will, we hope, make many ducat du-
ring the present year.