Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1883-1888, 1884-06-05
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Among the many line business houscs of
this city II IL dinicult matter to single out
any particular one, and declare II to be ab.
solnteiy the largest and best, but we can
safely say that the dry goods house Of Inpes
q Ross stands permanently at the head Of
mercantile establishments in the great Ar.
kansas valley. Founded under The ,iru,
name OF Geo. lines 4 Co., in November.
1876 1t has seen over eight years OF unin-
terrupted prosperity. II is next TO the
oldest dry goods house in Wichita. and
when started was but a branch Of the
Lawrence house owned by Geo. Inues a
Co. Now this 1rm have three large est,h
lishments, one at Mascatine, Iowa. known
as that Of Ross, lines 4 Co.: one Mt Law.
rence--Geo. Innes 4 Co., and the one
here-innes 4 Ross. This house is
now located at the same place It
was eight years ago, and what
at first was but small room, 25x70. is now
s5x130. with large cellar. These changes
have been made as the growth of business
required. The first enlargement was made
in 1879, when the room was extended thir.
,ty feet to the rear. Two wears later the
last change was effected, which now makes
the deepest store 10 the city, as well as one
OF the best appointed ones. Archiny the
front entrance is y large horseshoe. upon
which are the words "Good Luck to All
who Enter Here" and, really, 1t seems as
II such were the case, as there are many
who will testify to having exceptionally
good luck. even in their private affairs, and
attribute II to trading with this house. be-
lieviog In the somewhat superstitious no.
tiou that the horseshoe is somehow as,oci.
eted with good luck
One OF the general firm, Mr.. Geo. lines,
spends all OF his time in the east, ready
to take advantage of the market. and as a
consequence all goods are bought in large
lots direct from the best jobbing houses
and factories in the United States, and
choice selections are made from importing
houses. The variety in their stock is end.
less. To attempt any full description Of il
would result in notifying failure, but we
VIII say that whatever may be found on
the fashionable promenades east or west,
will here find duplicate. On viewing
their dress goods department one is lost in
admiration. This firm have always made
nm elegant showing Of these goods, but the
present stock eclipses any previous efforts
In this line. In silks, satins, pushes, bro
cades, etc.. their stock is not eq,ialed in
the state. In hosiery aud furnishing
goods their stock, both rs regards quality
aud quantity. embraces everything.
And might we 90 on and
enumerate. all departments, but space for
bids. The great secret OF their success has
been, first, Ia their honorable mode of
doing business. thus securing and retain
ing very large patronage, and secondly
in their buying for cash and in the com
pletenoss OF their stock. In conjunction
with this establishment is Il large and well
appointed dress-making department under
the careful supervision of one of the most
accomplished dres--lnakers in the west and
the orders coming 10 this department from
-NfNiOH, uutrliH>On, Iill tONns, 10
say nothing of home custom is so extern
sive that they now have more orders in
than they can I'LL in sixty days. The great
est drawback Is room-cvery niche and cor
ner is now literally packed with goods nee.
essary FOR the trade. To make room
for them more conmodious quarters
must he secured. Very shortly the store
room will be thoroughly repaired aud over
hauled. \ corrugated iron ceiling will take
the place OF the present one A plate glass
front viii take the place of the old one, and
during the season \ second story will be
added to all, thus giving as roomy and
handsome quarters rs there are in the citv.
Thus the y y T z o, store us Messrs.
Innes X Ross have called their estab-
lishment, from its being next door to the
post Office. has flourished and prospcred I'M
til it is now considered one OF the old
stand-bys that will occupy an enyiab,e and
undisputed place in the commercial history
of Wichita.