Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-09-10

months ago has been steady and rapid,
which is due TO good management, en-
-eTpriSe and adherence TO the wants OF
his customers, while at the same time
he has struck the key note figure OF the !
trade in low prices, and made it Il strong |
point TO deal honorably with all.
THE BUILDING.
is % 50 feet. Dry Goods Boots and |
shoes and groceries are kept IN the |
front salesroom, and an adjoining |
room is devoted TO clothing, While |
two other rooms are used for crockery |
and heavy goods. In
DRY GOODS.
a general stock adapted to the wants
of general trade is carried The
dress fabrics comprise black and color
ed cashimeres, suitings, stripes and
plaidS lawns Swiss ginghams and prints
in desirable patterns. An extensive
line of laceS. fringes and dress TRIM
mings is seen, and in dress buttons
the assortment is very fine, embracing
late novelties. Looking through the
STOCK OF DoNiEsTICs.
We find it supplied'with bleached and
muslins, cretones, piece
good, table linens, towels, white and
cOlOTed curtains, carpet warps, ANA the
and the well and favorably known Alma
wooden factory yarns and piece goods,
ilannelS, etc.
THE NOTIONS
embrace ribbons. laces, embrolderles,
veilings, collars, cuffs, and lace neck
wear, gloves, cOrsets, light and heavy
underwear, all grades of hosiery FOR
ladies and children, and many other
articles of this kind too numerous to
mention, but which are called for every
day,
BOOTS AND SHOES.
\ sufficient guarantee Of the supe-
riority of goods handled, is only 10
mention that full line of ii. L. Bald
wins light medium and heavy boots
and shoes are on sale. These goods are
well known in this state as being per
feet in fit, style and durability, The
ladies' and misses fine kid dress shoes
are noted as among the best and most
perfect fitting shoes made. y large III
voice of medium and heavy grades are
on sale. We may also speak IN the
same terms Of the gents and boys Tine
and heavier grades of foot wear. The
stock of heavy kip boots for wet weather
has always given the best satisfaction.
Rubber goods are also kept. Going into
TIE CLOTHING ROOM
We notice suits for mems and boys
wear. composed of different styles OF
cloth and made to fit perfectly all forms.
These goods are well made. and are
sold at popular prices. Here IS also
seen soft and stiff wool hats, and caps,
and in furnishing goods, collars, cuffs,
shirts. ties. scarfS. underwear, handker-
chiefs, gloves and hosiery etc. come IN
variety to suit all tastes. Returning 10
the main salesroom we observe that a
FULL STOCK or GROCERIES
Is carried, and anything needed in the
culinary department of the household
can be had there. The teas. cotfees,
spices. tlavoring. extracts sold at this
establishment are the purest and best
that can be purchased, as a single trial
of them will convince interested par
ties. While the different grades of teas
are in stock. the colTees comprise
both roasted and green. in bulk and
package coffee. All kinds Of sugars and
syrups are handled. and numerous
kinds of baking powders in can and
bulk. While first class family flour is
made a speciality. smoked. dried, and
picked meats, cheese. honey and hall
but are kept in abundance.
CANNED GOODS,
Such as fruits vegetables, pickles
and table relishes are seen in large
variety. together with raisins, and
az hat ItiaI aud IaraCarVae fI.1ifG
CRoCKERY AND GLASSWARE.
Here are decorated and plain white
queensware, in sets and single pieces.
Glassware is also shown together with
lamps. The housekceper Will always
find
FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
In their season at this store. and IA
speciality is made of good butter and
eggs. Farm produce is bought and sold
and the highest market price is paid
for the same. Mr.. Mcleod is also
handling
TIE AMERICAN SEWING MACHINE.
This one of the simplest lightest run
ming and most durable machines. 1t is
perfectly adjusted and adapted TO q
great range OF WOlk, ana mas Dlll lew
parts. no complications. All its many
parts are case hardened and the mate
rial used in its construction is of the
best quality of steel and iron. 1t has
an arrangement To regulate the length
of stitch, SO as to change when operat-
ing to the original number of stitches
per inch. 1t is capable to sew light
and heavy fabrics without changing
the tension, and its self adjusted and
graduated tension is positive i'm its
working, and under perfect control of
the operator. 1t is self-threading and
its needle is self-setting. The shuttle
keeps its place against the race by an
easy oscillating motion, and the bobbin
can be moved without running the ma
chine. The stitch is regulated by means
of dial plate, which indicates the
number of stitches to the inch.