Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-16
ALMA.
A BUSINESS REVIEW.
B. S. WEBB, Druggist.

prominent position in the world of
trade. The articles dealt in, are of
such a nature, and the relation, OF
the druggist, to the customer, is such
that not only are the cardinal virtues
called for, but an intimate know
ledge, of the quality and properties,
of goods as well, such as is rarely
required, in mercantile life, in gen
eral. The care of drug house, is
one of more than ordinary impor-
lance, and, in order to be successful
the strictest attention must be given
even to the minutest details. The
compounder, of prescriptions, must
have an intimate knowledge of the
true nature and uses of drugs, and
his orders, however small or insig-
niticant, must receive extraordinary
care. BY thus transacting business
the confidence of the public is gain
ed in the goods bearing the name of
the house that has established re-
liable reputation in this respect.
The oldest drug house in Alma
and one that has attained an enviable
reputation for fair and honorable
dealing is that of
b. 5. WEBB
in number nine, Wright's Block.
The establishment of this interest
dates back over twenty years ago.
The business was founded by "A.
Yerington in 1866 who conducted
it till 1875 when he sold the stock to
other parties and it passed through
successive hands till it was purchased
by the present proprietor in 1884.
The stock carried is one Of the
largest and best selected in the
county and will compare favorably
with that of many larger towns than
Alma. 1t has been the rule of the
proprietor to furnish his patrons
with strictly pure drugs.
THE STORE
is l9xss feet. A large general stock
fills the sales.room while the cellar
is devoted to liquors, paints and
other heavy goods. Back of the
main store is warehouse filled with
goods. The sales-room is finished
in natural wood, and under the tier:
of shelving are rows Of drawers
Every available foot of room is fol
the display and storage of goods
Resting on the counters are show
cases filled with fancy goods and drug
gists' sundries generally. The pre-
scription case is situated about two
thirds of the way down the sales-roon
and plate glass admirably lights the
room during the day, while it il
lighted with gas in the evening and
heated with steam. A speaking tube
runs from the store to the offices Of
two physicians on the second floor
Drs. Downie and Yerington. In the
rear of the building is located the
public telephone office. A large anC
comprehensive
STOCK OF DRUGS
chemicals, pure liquors and wines fol
medicinal and sacramento purposes
patent medicines, druggists sundries
stationery and wall paper is carried
In short there is nothing usually call
ed for at first class drug store that
can not be found here.
THE PRESCRIPTION TRADE.
A speciality is made of the pre-
scription trade which has increased
year after year till now this house
enjoys one of the largest in the
county, and it is a fact worthy of
mention that it never had an accident
through the compromising or dispens-
ing medicine. Careful attention is
given every order, however small 1t
may be. This department is under
personal supervision of Geo. Yer
ington who has been employed in
this store for some fifteen years.
He is peculiarly fitted for this branch
of business having thorough knowl-
edge of the nature and use of drugs
and always pays strict attention to
accuracy. His acquaintance with
the people of Alma and the sur
rounding country is extensive and
as pharmaceutist he has gained
their confidence and esteem, Mr..