The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1886-04-04
AN OLD FIRM CHANGED.

Sketch Of the Honorable Past OF the House or
George n. oyster 4 Co.-Retirement OF the
Senior Partner-Thelr Famous brands OF Butter
and Other tsoods-rifty.six Years In Business.
here Is the history OF the prosperity OF the District
Particularly Is this true In the few instances where
the record . OF nrm under the same family name
case under consideration. Perhaps some do not
even know that firm of such long standing exists
In this District still! in iourishng condition aud
far from nearing It's end, proposes to extend Its
operations. and to show Increased activity.
Messrs. George NJ. oyster Il Co., commission mer-
chants, and dealers In the choicest varieties Of
bn,ter cheese. eggs ETC., at Ninth street and Penn
particularly brought to mind by. the fact that
change occurred On the first Of ne present year,
Messrs George NJ. Oyster, Jr, and James F. oyster,
| to carry on The trade and sustain the reputation
dealing.
Looking back over the long interval to isaothe be-
ginning 81 present prosperity Is found in the
ent firm, Mr.. George oyster. The Washington
OF that day was very different from the stately me
ector, and 1t would be interesting did space permit,
to trace some Of the changes that have since oc-
CURED, and which seem like the Wild invention of
romancer, rather than matter of fact.
Suffice It to say that while the city grew son was
whose recent retirement has Just been mentioned,
| Joined his father in business.
In 1872 the sons OF the gentleman last named, who
ted to the firm, and ali will heartily wish that they
may have as long and useful careers as those who
preceded them, and bequeath as high credit to
In the year 1s77 the young men. seeing an oppor-
| tunty In the marvellous development OF the north
western part OF the city, purchased the now we'll
known Park Market, at the corner of Twelfth street
and Massachusetts avenue. Here they carried on
the retail trade in produce and provsionso all kinds.
The result Justified their sagaclty and their methods.
They made reputation for Keeping the best Of
every article IN their STOCK such meats, butter,
! irtus
and Is proportionately large. The firm name at thu
PARK Market Is George n; Oyster, Jr., Bro. This
main concern AMI conducted OH the same plan
heretofore.
out the Interest OF the father IN the produce commits
sion and butter business, 80 long carried on by him,
prominent Marble Building, at Ninth street and and
Pennsylvania avenue. Their specially will be as
heretofore the very finest table butter in which they
surpass even the boasted excellence of Philadelphia
dealers. Their choice brands, such az the "Darlng-
| TOM the "Sharpess," and "Clover Leaf" among
print buffers, may safely challenge the world for
PENNSYLVANIA, New York, and Iowa Creameries,
New York State cheese Fresh eggs are brought
from the adjoining counties In Virginia and Mary
land, and every other article In their stock is OF the
same degree of excellence.
The reputation of the house Is largely due to the
fame OF the brands Of butter inst mentioned, For
print buffers, Messrs Oyster are sole agents. The
fancy Klgn Creamery Is another of their favorlle
The firm has also taken the agency for the Fair
bank Canning Company, OF Chicago, Ill This is an
Immense concern, the largest packers In the world
and preservers OF meats, Including cooked cOrned
beef tongues, and other beef products, and will add
large department to the extensive business OF their
wel-chosen agents here.
The headquarters at Pennsylvania avenue and
Ninth street will be for their wholesale trade eXclu
sively but the rm well provided with retail stores,
intending the Park Market, at Twelfth street and
Massachusetts, avenue, stands No. ia, 1I5, and l76,
in the B-stree wing OF the Centre Market Sew.
enth street; 49O ALL and 492 In the street wing OF
the same near Ninth street, and stand No. 1876 In the
k-street market.
1t should be added that all the members of the
hrR nave been noted not merely successful hlsi
ness men, hut also public spirited citizens, enjoy
| ing well'deserved popularity. Mr.. George NJ.
oyster, who has Just RETIRED has been active In
terprises for the general good, and has been
nectel with most of the public improvements that
have built up the city. II need scarcely he men,
TONED that Capt. James II. oyster has been COM
mander OF the National Rihes, and on resigning to
meet the demands OF his private business was voted
me highest honorary position that could be given
This brief abstract conveys only lust enco-
MUM OF the business house described, and reason
why It should he encouraged by the citizens Of the
District II may be taken as valuable lesson to
young men, and an inspiration to those starting in
life who may be inclined TO think that there Ia no
held Tor energy and progress In this community.
This was not the spirit In which Messrs oyster Co.
achieved their present proud position In the business
world.