The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-21
AFTER TWENTY-FOUR YEARS.
How Business OF I. Marks Has Prosper
cd In Helena.

How Business Of /. Marks Has Prosper
| cd in Helena.
In 1866 I. Marks first engaged in the
liquor business in Helena and to-day there
il no moro popular or better known house
IN the state than his. He has made it a
rule from the very beginning to keep only
the best goods and to this much of his sue
cess is ascribed. In the early days before
the railroads came in, despite the limited
facilities Of that time. he managed to keep
the best goods in tho territory; and since
Montana has had easy communication with
the outside world he has been able to run
an establishment in Helena which would be
credit to Chicago. With ample capital,
ne is enabled to buy and carry his whiskies
In bond and mature them himself, thus
guaranteeing. pure goods. So with import
duty and has the satisfaction of knowing
when he sells them that his customers are
getting them from first hands, free from
adulteration.
The extent of the stock which Mr.. Marks
carries is a revelation to those who know
DuG little about the needs of frst-class
liquor house. It consists of tho frst-class
grades OF imported and domestic wines and
liquors, such az are i'll constant demand,
besides Immense quantities of fancy
liquors, cordials, ports and maderias. Then
there are the various sorts of mineral waters,
such as imported Apollinaris, ginger ale
and club soda. Another department is de-
voted to cigars. and in this there are all the
leading brands, both imported and dOmes-
tic. The wholesale trade has grown with
the state aud it extends to all portions of
MONTANA. Whenever retail dealer wants
a. particularly fine grade of liquors or
cigars, Marks gets the order.
But while the wholesale trade has grown
tho retail department has kept pace with it.
something like year ago change Of loca-
ton was made from the old stand next to Par
chen's to more central stand opposite the
Gfand Central hotel. Mr.. Marks deter
mined that the new place should be the
hnest in the state, and money was not
spared In fitting it up. As result he has
the finest liquor house and sample room to
be found IN Montana, not only handsome
IN Its design and workmanship. but most
convenient for the transaction of business
and the display Of goods.
During the coming week there will natur-
ally be considerable demand for wines
and liquors for family use. Marks makes
a speciality of catering to this trade, and has |
the purest goods, at reasonable prices, to |
be found in Helena.
The cigar and tobacco department. is we'll |
worth mention. In it there is always found |
the best brands of domestic and imported |
cigars. cigarettes. smoking and chewing to- |
bacco: Before the passage of the Mckinley |
bill Mr.. Marks laid in large stock of inn |
ported cigars and the goods will be sold at |
The same price they did before the Mckinley
bill became a law. OF course, when the |
stock is gone and new purchases made, the |
increased duty will make difference.
In meerschaum goods, consisting Of all |
ENDS Of smokers articles, the stock is |
aIce ana complete, and many handsome |
vets are shown in beautiful plush cases. as |
yell as innumerable single pieces. mr..
Marks runs his business on the cash system.
md consequently can make low prices on |
hese and other goods. Any one desiring
Q make friend present Of good box Of
Vill ind at ]. Marks large assortment to
elect from, designed to meet every taste.