Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1888-01-12
Henry Never.

es Of Napoleon, the clothing and mer-
chant tailoring business assumes an Inn
portanee with reference to the wealth
and general prosperity Of the communi-
ty that commends il TO the most careful
attention of any work bearing upon
the resources of the place. And In this
connection we desire to call attention
to the well and widely known establish
ment of Henry Meyer, Merchant Tailor
and dealer in Ready-Made Clothing,
Hats, Caps and Gents Furnishing
Goods. This is one of the leading
houses, as its associated interests make
il one of our most important CONNER
cial enterprises.
Mr.. Meyer began learning the trade
of merchant tailor in the old country
when but fourteen years of age. He
came to this country in the year 1866,
and located In Napoleon in the same
year. He established his present bust
ness eighteen years ago. And that
now, after having done business for so
long time in our town, he has the
confidence of the entire community, is
proof that prosperity with him is the
result of honorable business methods.
And it is safe to assert that not only in
the judicious business policy which
characterizes its operations, but in the
superior excellence of the stock carried,
Is this house entitled to the conspicu-
GUS position it occupies among its con-
temporaries in Northern Ohio.
The line of ready made clothing car
ried by the gentleman under consider
alton is all of the best quality, and so
warranted. His list of gents furnish
ings and hats and caps is of the best
materials and latest styles, and all goods
sold at the most reasonable figures.
The stock is both large and complete,
and comprises everything desirable for
this market.
Merchant tailoring is special fea-
ture, and in this department will be
found large assortment of English,
French and American cloths and suit
ings, the latest styles and patterns
which are made up in city style. Mr..
Meyer has we'll established reputation
as fine and artistic merchant tailor.
He does all his own cutting, and the
man who has the tape line drawn
around him by this gentleman can rest
assured of getting suit of clothes that
will fit perfectly, be made up in the
prevailing style, and be charged there
fore the lowest possible price. The
proprietorj is ably assisted by Fred.
Bargmann, who has been connected
with the house eight years. He is
we'll known and liked by all, and adds
in no small degree to the popularity of
the house.
Mr.. Meyer is one of our most honor
able citizens, and has established a
reputation of which any man should be
proud. He is much respected by the
people generally, and we have no hesi-
tation in presenting him to our readers
as entirely worthy of their trust and
patronage.
d. j. Humphrey.
Over quarter of a century ago Mr..
Humphrey established himself in the
drug business here-the date being
1859, and he is to-day the oldest drug
gist in the city. During his business
career this gentleman has kept per-
sistently in view the one great object of
supplying fresh and pure article of
drugs and medicines, and he has built
up reputation that extends through
out the surrounding country, as far as
the trade can possibly be drawn to this
place.
Mr.. Humphreys store is known as
the Old Reliable Drug Store. The ar
rangement of the interior is with view
of dispatch and convenience in filling
orders. The stock carried is very large
and complete, the assortment of goods
in each department always being up tC
the demands of the trade. Everything
in the way of drugs and fine tinctures
is carried, and largel list ofpatent com
pounds always in stock. Also large
assortment of druggists sundries and
notions, wall paper, paints, oils, pre-
pared paints, painters supplies, varnish
es, dye-stuffs, ETC., blank, miscellaneous
and school books and supplies, and ir
short everything usually found in 6
first class drug store is kept on hand.
A heavy business is done in the fran.
ing and wall paper departments, these
being special features. The list O
holdings is very large and varied, anG
Mr.. Humphrey secures the most of the
work in this line. In wall paper anC
ceiling decorations the assortment is
large and fine from which to make Sc
lections, while the prices are always
low. The proprietor is one of the mos
respected citizens and business men
and his house one of the soundest es
established and most reliable in this
section.
Reed Siford.
The barber shop of Reed Siford is 10
Gated on Perry street in the Bitter block
and is supplied with fine chairs and al
the auxiliaries which are usually founC
in first class establishment of this
kind. The proprietor is an artist in his
line in every sense of the word, and EN-
ploys only the most skilled workmen
And we are safe in saying that they
can give you the neatest and most fra
grant shave, hair cut or shampoo to be
found inside of any striped front. They
keep everything dainty neat and clean
fresh towels, elegant perfumes, razors
smooth as satin, and it is luxury tt
lie back in those easy chairs and bt
trimmed up in an artistic style. His
place of business is a model of perfec
ton in its arrangements, and person!
calling on him will receive the best ir
his line and courteous and gentlemanly
treatment at all times.
A. Bruner & Son.
The establishment of this firm is on,
of our most important Industrial insti
tutions, one which reflects great credi
upon the town, an establishment o.
which our citizens should be proud. Th,
plant of this concern is located on tn.
Wabash railroad, and covers about five
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