Telegram-herald., 1888-03-25
S0UTHDlVlSION STREET.
The Coming BUSINESS Therosghfars
OF the CnY.
Spriag Greetings From Seine Of the
hsess SVbstsnti3i Firms
The Places TO Sur Goods

One eannol Nap sdmiring the strenuous
snergy eIhieiEed By the merchants of
Grand Rapids, aud II Is not oaly a subject
which oaiy Ehe ssysnty-nye thousand in.
hssitsnts Of tkis eiiy take great pride IN.
Dat top.e which the commercial travellers
and capitalists freq ssntly converse upon
and especially 10 THIS so-s-head spirls sds-
quatsly displayed IN the South Division ST
merchants. ons going south on this pop
uiar thorOughfsrs from Monroe 81. could not
help sdmiring the handsome two story
brick furniture establishment known as the
Vinegar Furniture Company located at
Nos. Ia ~. Is and l5l South Division
st Corner OF Cssrfyst. one OF the most
besutliui residence streets of the city. The
fAsora0ly known nrn are veterans Ia their
business and have ngured prominently
among public spirited citizens. Their
rapid growing business is due to their an
tlrtng energy. square dealings and courte-
Gus treatment 10 everybody wishing them.
They nave their large ana commodious
store ROOMS packed with ali the latest
styles ia furniture irom the leading manu-
factufers of the United States and invite ali
whether you desire TO purchase or not. 10
call aad examine their stock feeling assured
that visit wall satisfy you as 10 the prices
quoted and quality OF goods carried. Tel
ephone, 5SS.
q. II. Smith.
The above named gentleman, located al
20. 223 South Diyision-st., has for many
years past been recognized as one of Grand
Rapids most successful and popular bread
makers. The quality OF his goods has no
equal, ss Mr.. Smith superintends his bak-
ing personally. and the long experience he
enjoys affords him thorough knowledge of
every detail OF the business, and many are
the happy hearts caused by The approach
ing delivery wagon. the sides of which are
adorned by the sign OF the Home Bakery,
md such is the reputation established by
the Home bakery lhet although many 9TH
ers have catered Strenuously To the wants
Of his customers. that. as time passed b..
they were compelled 10 seek other locations.
Good goods. courteous treatment and square
dealing being Mr.. smiths motto. insures
him long and successful business career
IN the Valley City.
L. j. Kimbali,
A popular Druggist, located at No. 245
South Division-st. near Wealthy-ave., who,
although less than one year ago came here
/ a stranger. has won for himself many valu-
able friends. but owing to his impaired con-
where be is at present. MIR. w. G. Smith. a
young. but thoroughly competent prescrip-
ton druggist, has charge OF the business
and is carrying fine line OF Drugs. Paints.
Oils, Toilet Articles, Perfumes, Cigars. ETC.
PowelPs
Drug store, situated directly on the south.
west corner of Prescott and South Division
| sts., also compare creoitably among the
lesoing stores in this part of the city. Mr.
Powell has also full and complete line OF
| drugs, paints, oils, perfumes, toilet articles.
| cigars. etc, and yet, Notwithstanding the
| act that he has only been in Grand Rapids
| short time, is enjoying lively trade and
| lapiily growing in favor with the estimable
| citizens of South Division-st.
| Geo b. Wilson q Co
| Dealers in new and second hand furniture,
| sioves, etc, conveniently located in the
| handsome new brick block at No. 323 South
| Division-st., rank among the Oldest mer-
cnAnts in the city. Mr.. Wilson IL a whole
souled, good natured fellow and enjoys the
| confidence and good will of all who know
him. His business has for years increased
IS the city grew. and today he is doing the
srgest business in the second hand line OF
any establishment in the city. He desires
specially 10 call the attention of the pub
nc To the fact that be pays cash for all kinds
| II furniture, and also makes a speciality OF
| handling second hand stoves, which he
| i'll dispose of on weekly payments, al
mounts convenient to contracting par.
les.
| Geo. G. Fitch.
| The pioneer Carriage Manufacturer, Mr..
| Fitch, commenced his business in the
/ Spring of lS4S on Monroe-st., nearly oppo-
site The Morton. In 1898 he moved to
North Division-st. After thirty -seveh years
If successful oueiness he built his present
factory, which be mas occupied for three
| years. The factory is 24xlo0 feet. three
doors. and is located at No. 4Ss South Di-
| yision-st. He is now doing small busi-
ness in the carriage line and something ST
real estate. Any one wanting reliable
buggy or Surrey will do well to.give him a
| call. He also keeps fair line of buggy
harnesses at low prices.
W. j. Page,
A thoroughly competent prescription drug
| gst is located in his Old place at No. sol
| south Division-st., and having for many
| years resided in the Valley City, enjoys
what any man should be proud of-the
| confidence and esteem of all VINO know
him. In his large store room he carries =
ssperior lire of Drugs usually kept in drug
stores in similar localities, together with s
ine assortment of Paints OILS, Cigars.
| Toilet Articles, etc.
W. B. Randall
Mr.. Randall prides himself upon being
the only exclusive boot aud shoe dealer
this beautiful avenue and is located at 598
| south Division-st. He 100 has only been
here 9 short time, but feels very much en-
couraged over his bright prospects.
Carroll Bros.
An enterprising retail grocery firm at SOS
ltrsa - for ,.f~
in accepting this opportunity to acouainl
their many friends and customers OF the
fact that they have in stock a fine liue o.
staple and fancy groceries. farm produce
cigars, -four feed. grain, etc. Also for the
bene1t of their country friends. to say thz
they will pay cash for fresh butter sDe
eggs.
popular and vell-kaown Druggist from
Whitehall. this Stsse desires 70 cal psrticu
Jar attention TO the fact thst be has pur
chased the entire stock Of Drugs fUrmeT
owned By J. ". Herrendun. Of 6i7 Soutt
Division-st Mr. Heniks came to our cit
veil recommended and BIS long experience
ia tie drug business vii ensb3e him z
satisfy ard plesse al the old customers o
Mr. Herreaduns and make new ones in s6
difion he has increased the ztock doubl.
snd SAYS viii continue 10 increase same a
ths demand for such necessitstes. Tsle
phone No. 81.
Brewer Rcx<.
Dss IN aoav. fed, zrsiu. hsy. WOOD, hsi
snd esmsHt. can - found 81 No S15 Sout|
Uvsion-sf.. tslspheRs ~ These gentle
meE hsve tor fer years past csrrief On e.
extensive business IN tkeir iias. and fhrouxl
ther kiBd t-estmsnt snd sqasrs deslnl
have increased the Sane untl no. the
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