Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1890-04-03

OL LOSSES, you DOklcCIluk IO opportunity
to supply every legitimate demand d.
Until this year they have remained at
Darlington, 81 properously established
that competitor never affected them. A
year ago it was apparent that clrcum-
stances were pointing 10
An Opening at jamestown.
for business like theirs and 50. after
careful consideration of every reason for
or against the change, the firm, after seven
years absence from the place where the
partnership was first formed, decided to
loca o in this city, in the larger field left
for them, and IN which they believe their
experience and capital can in the future
be utilized to better advantage. 1t is
saying little enough that while number
less regrets exist in their old home, on
the move, jamestown IS to be cOngratu-
lated. It is not predicting the slightest
improbability TO forecast the continued
success of the firm. That their Judg-
ment will be approved and their enter
prise rewarded, is hardly a matter for
doubt.
The firm of Strong & Chase will
endeavor to be the leaders. They will
sell honest goods for fair prices, entering
into no co nbinations, or deviating from
their old rule OF doing business on sound
business principles.
Their New Location.
The three large and elegant store
rooms and extensive basement in the
Doolittle block we're rented six months
ago for their business. They are indisputa-
bly, the finest store rooms in the state.
They have been fitted up during the past
two months in truly elegant style. The
the wallis and ceilings have been hand.
somely decorated. Oak shelving, oak
counters, of the newest designs, confront
the visitor. Electric lights will be used
in all departments The cashiers office
is in the rear of the dry goods and gro-
Gerry departments, equally accessible to
both. The Barr cash railway connects
with all departments.
Dry Goods.
In this department customers will find
a complete dry goods establishment.
Care, skill and experience have been used
in the selection Of the stock. The goods
are now being unpacked from the orlgi
nal cases. A bewildering array of the
newest and latest styles. with everything
included that completes a first class dry
goods house. IS now IN process OF arrang
ment in this department.
Clothing and Mems furnishings.
In the clothing department will be
found everything complete pertaining to
mems ou; things. The leading whole
salers of the east have been drawn upon
for selections and tho stock can not be
eXcelled III cities OF 2J,N0O inhabitants
Measures for snts will be taken in ad-
ditiOn to the immense stock Of ready
made goods on the tables.
Boots and Shoes.
A full line of foot wear for men and
youths, ladies, misses and children will
also be kept. The leading styles of the
best manufacturers will be on the shelves
in this department.
The Grocery Department.
The center room Of the three is devoted
to the display of the grocery department.
Connecting arches lead to the other
rooms. "A new elevator has been put in
for handling heavy freight and storing
the same in the basement. The finest
and most extensive line of groceries are
here to be kept at all times The best
quality at reasonable prices invite the in
spectlon of the customer. Cotfees and
teas are specialties, while cigars, confec-
tons, ETC., add completeness to the stock.
Personne
The general supervision of the whole
establishment will of course be under
the immediate personal charge of Messrs.
Strong e. Chase. Their assistants are:
NJ. L. Parker in charge of the clothing
department. Mr.. Parker has for the past
eight years been we'll known head
salesman in the clothing trade of this
city. He has hosts OF friends and his
knowledge Of the business is probably
uneXcelled by any one in the state. He
will prove valuable acquisition to the
new firm. His assistant will be Thomas
Mccarthy.
The dry goods department. will be in
charge Of MIR. Fl. Pierce, for three years
employed by one of the leading dry
goods houses Of st. Cloud, MINI. He is
thoroughly acquainted with the business.
Mr.. [ierce will prove an expert dry goods
salesman, and the patrons of tho estab
hshment can rely on his efforts to please
at all times, by courtesy and promptness.
John Theis will be the head man in
charge OF the boot and shoe stock.
Miss Emily Barbour Of Dewitt, Iowa,
a most estimable young lady, will have
the duties at the cashiers desk to per-
form. She will arrive during the week.
Messrs. Kerr and Wyard, old employees
OF the Darlington house have been retain
ed in the grocery department. They
are popular gentlemen and their valued
services will be appreciated by patrons.
The Opening
of this extensive and complete establish
ment Will occur, as seen by announce
ment elsewhere in this paper, Monday
next. A cordial invitation is extended
to all to visit and inspect the same.
The Souvenir.
AS a card announcing their new enter
Drise Messrs StrOnpG- Chase have in nress