The Newtown bee., 1889-06-28
W. B. Hall Co.'S Additions and Improvements

The well known dry goods firm of W .B.Han
 Co. are about 10 make extensive improve ments and additions in their store- Three times within the 10 years which the firm have been in business have they been obliged to en- large their store to make room for the stock of goods which the public have demanded. This time these enterprising merchants will have to make additions which will make their store one of the best outside ofNew York city.
 For some time past negotiations have been pending and at last it is decided that the large brick building facing on Cannon street, once
 occupied by the M. c. A., is soon to become
 make a large addition of room, which is sadly needed, for on busy days it is quite impossf-
 ble to pass along the aisles between the count CTS on account Of the crowd always present to
 take advantage of the great bargains
 With the contemplated annexation there will be four stories. On the first floor of the new part, directly over the main store will be the department of ladies' ready made suits, jackets and cloaks. This room, 60 by 70 feet, will be devoted exclusively to this branch of the business, which will be enlarged and made
 one of the most complete in this section ofthe manufacture of cloaks, etc, of which the firm do an extensive business. With these depart | ments moved to their new and commodious quarters, the dress goods will be moved to the space made vacant. Over 100 feet of count
 CT and shelf room now occupied by the dress glove and linen departments, which will give ample room for extensive additions in all. A ladies' will De the transfer of the Butterfck pat terms from the old part of the building, over
 the & main store, to the new new, cloak h ak department; I necessary to meet the requirements of the | fast increasing business of the firm Stored | away in the basement under the store are thousands of dollars worth of goods from
 which the stock in the store is replenished ev- | cry morning.
 The old wooden building on the top of the | business block will be used for a purpose for which Hall < Co. have become famous in this <,ff Sfafn frrr1l gain department and here will be for sale at \ all times everything which pertains to the dry Co. can give. The new addition wifi be fitted | in such q way that the business can be hand led without the crowding occasioned by the The recent addition contains four stories | and covers an area of 5000 square feet. An el- evator will be placed in the building for the | convenience of customers The growth of | this popular firm has been remarkable. From
 10 persons who were on their payroll at the establishment Of the business, the number has
 been increased until nearly loo are now kept busy waiting on the throng Of customers.
 | The large store presents a bewilderfng ap- pearance, crowded with ladies shopping, all l anxious to secure the great bargains offered
 on account count oi the s contemplated 1 changes. The l sions considerable difficulty to customers in their efforts to go from one department to an.
 to close out q large part of their stock without regard to prices. There will be a wholesale
 whole stock win be reduced so that the worS ,Iie on the new addition can progress without afr. Hculty and new stock will be required when
 the grand opening of the enlarged store takes place. l Halls ssred ticket sale" which is well known as the shopping event of the season in Uni part of the State, will be eclipsed by the pres ent reduction in prices and of the goods ofYef. ed. MT Hall said, ssDust is not conducive to better appearance of dress goods and, ss We are to have such here for Q time to come. We propose to dispose of everything in that line,
 as we'll as in all others at greatly rednced prices" The great Sale is now in progresf and is certainly the event in the dry eood, line. The ladies should take atlvanfage O
 this opportunity to secure barRains in <iry ? goods. It certainly is Q great sale of q Rrea,
 stock, brought about by additions in bus1nee'
 which are absolutely necessary to meet n,
 demands of the public.
 When the store with the new additions m, - improvements is complete, it will be one Q
 the most perfect for many miles arOund. "
 B. Hall Co. are an contemplating l1rn, f1ll O
 tpush and anxious to make BridGeporf the CT n ter of trade for all outlying towns. They hav
 succeededs for sHall'ss' IS recognized a n
 place to secure good goods nf greaf barKainl t The crowds which win undo0bfef1IY Sffen the coming sale win demonstr4te the popuIal
 1ty of tho drm and tho knoWledge oz fhe pul
 lie 9f where eo secure bnxgatns when fhey n L. omered< The eo1efs 1n pxoGrese and viii
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