Telegram-herald., 1889-06-02

display 81 carpets, t2pe-Ery etc.. taat
sas really nue. Il t1e lGteT-9F - tie
rcom q second revelation came lu Tue
feEll ~ a. elegant display ~ goods
sl1l-l.-r q those seen ID tle aal8e,
arranged srt.st.calIy aDd attractive 81.
1 anew / had entered a carpet ems
qQnuul, and aLeD / sac TIE face
II nv I'D freed, a. Boss
.oom up IN the distance over a Pale Or
carpets / kne9 / W4s Ia the carpet
EMPORIUM " Boss, Norton and Ten
hope. IS hen / last called GA tlAs nrm
they had d4rA, unpleasant quarters,
IuIther up tue street, and vas
more than pleased co see them
i0cated Iu Lgtt. handsome
apartments, Their lfle Of carpets and
dr1peries !. extra nue aud contain a
great quantity Of new and very hand
some patterns A -peC.4lty - made 0I
NludoE shades and the many styles OF
these goods shown are oI artistic de-
signs. ia factit has always been hobby
OI this urm o. display nothing but
what Was very hon tOu and artistic l
ana glad 60 see Boss Norton and Ten
Hope enjoying the success they are Qe-
serving Of.
NoN, If there Is anything DO Ike q
see Ia JnrF ng city, L Is number Ot
Well-eQulpped business colleges. An
institution ot THIS description does
power 0f good IN . community. / adj
ullre the interior OF a handsome block
and ENJOY making thorough tour.
through the many floors. -, after
pas,ln. INTO tile street again, after bid
dag my friend goodbye, | JOurneyed
up tne ur,J Tlight of stairs OK the Me
Mullen building. | had not progressed
Tar when i came 90 sign with these
words ou il. Leans Business College
Up stairs knowing a visit To an estab-
l.-hment Ike tins would enable me 20
while away a few moment, pleasantly,
all thoughts OF an inspection 10 the
building We're thrown 10 the wind, aud
/ proceeded up another fight OF stairs.
/ introduced myself 10 Professor j.
4. Lean. He proved an entertaining
host, a genial companion, and willingly
showed mc through the numerous de-
partments OF his large college. The
Professor had recently moved INTO
these apartments, and feels as
proud OF them as boy does of ms
first baseball. Each department j.
complete in every respect and = super
intended by teachers that are cOmpe-
tent and fully able to handle the largest
classes. Commercial law, book keep
ing, stenOgraphy, biography, and, IN
fact, almost every branch OF the mer-
camille line l. taught. The professor Is
ably assisted in his work by his very
estimable wife. This business college
is coming 10 the front rapidly and Is
recognized as being one Of the bestinsti-
tut.ons of learning IN Western Michi-
gan. The number of students Is un-
usually large for a summer season and
the prospects are very bright for an I'M
mense fall and winter class Bidding
Professor Lean adleu | left his hand
,omely appointed college and con
unued on my way.
As was walking slowly along smok-
ing a fragrant cigar and allowing my
thoughts To drift back to my first visit
10 the city, and thinking how wonder
tul it was that prosperity had made
such strides, the words Hello, there,
Johnson, when did YOU arrIve|' came
floating over the atmosphere, and their
sounds yibrated IN my ears. Turning
around / saw A. 4. Raven, another
Grand Rapids friend, and the last one
of all expected to meet. When | last
saw hm he was clerk, now he IS
manager and secretary OF the Star
I Furniture Co., new concern and
located at 100 South DivisiOn-st. Good
Tor my friend Raven. | inspected the
large furniture stock, and was sur
prIsed To see It's magnitude, It's beauty
and Its completeness. In parlor
and bed room suites | saw a
splendid assortment and ascertained
that the prices are as low
rs the lowest. The stock of chairs,
lounges, etc, merits a mention, as it Is
! large and contains some very hand
some and attractive goods. \ very fine
line of lace curtains Is also shown and
griSts of other equally a attractive
goods displayed. The Star Furniture
Company has enjoyed a first class buSi-
ness and their trade l. rapidly increas-
ing. Tie firm has been in business
little over one year and their success
has exceeded all expectations. | would
suggest to all young married couples
that are about TO start in housekeeping
that a VISIT IS made the Star Furniture
Company, when selecting household
goods. Their stock is complete; it con-
tains the very best goods the market
affords and the prices asked are 50 low
that the most economical person can
not help but feel that IN purchasing
they are securing "A fine bargain.
An inviting place is the sample room
of NJ. Clifford, l39 south Division, and
knowing that a nicely prepared lemon
ade, after a long walk, Is quite refresh
ing, | made a call and gave my order.
IL was served IN short order and It
proved an enjoyable beverage. As /
spped 1t through the straws, | observed
that everything was neat and clean
The fixtures were handsome and the
walls and ceiling adorned with ele-
gantly styled paper. The wines.
liquors and cigars handled are the best
that are % be obtained. and any one
patronning "Clifford's Place" are sure
10 Be pleased. at least /. a stranger. was
treatment given.
Large. luciOus strawberries, choice
and fresh looking vegetables of all kind
and other delicious fruits besides straw
berries, arranged tastefuily. formed a
display that attracted my attention as I
vas walking outupou the street. IL was
ln front OF the grocery store Of John tr.
tray. The display was B fine one, and
was one of the best I noticed during
my walk. Mr.. Gray makes a speciality
of fruits and vegetables, and secures
the latest and freshest the market
affords In groceries he has a com
p.ete stock. embracing an the best
grades Of fancy and staple goods.
Prompt delivery of orders and c0ur-
teous treatment to patrons saw were
other features ln couversne with Nr.
Grav asrertared that he, too. was So
be Ciassed among the list of what NAV