The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1890-05-21
The New Iohnstown.

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The old familiar Johnstown is not only
new place by virtue of changing from sew
eral boroughs into third-class city, but is
new in the marvellous changes in its busi-
ness character. The survivors of the disas-
trous food have had fresh, inyigorating
enterprising blood infused into their veins
Their old Rip Van Wrinkle, doing habits
have changed into the gritty, pushing,
methods that have caused towns and cities
to spring up in a few mo nths out in some OF
our western territories.
The low ceiling and dingy stores have
been replaced by commodious and airy
business houses and new goods have super
seded the mouldy old stocks that were car
ried away by the flood which has resulted
in making the place one among the most
desirable for purchasing and trading pur-
poses in the State.
Under the head of Johnstown business
houses our readers will notice list Of first
class establishments that offer rare facilities
to all Somerset county purchasers. To
briefly particularize, read +. NJ. Hay & Sons
advertisement, which tells you all about
the thousand and one articles that all fam
lies need. The list IS noAonly long one
bat useful one for reference. Anything
and everything in the tin, stove and culinary
line can be had at their salesrooms. New
patterns, new designs-in word, all the
late improvements in pans, kettles, boilers.
refrigerators, etc, etc, are constantly on sale
at competing prices.
The unique advertiser and enterprising
carpet man, James S. Ashbridge, informs
the general public that he is the carpet man.
Besides his large stock of ingram and BTus-
sells carpets and fancy rugs his dozen or so
of looms are turning out the best rag carpets
in the market He is a hustler from way back.
Do you need good liquors, choice wines
A, No. whisky, brandy or gin for your
"stomach's sake, then look at what Peter
Fisher former Somerset county resident,
has to say in his advertisement.
In one of the most beautiful rooms of the
city Scott Dibert, the reliable boot and sh oe
man, says he can be interviewed by all in
need of foot wear to the advantage Of their
pockets We don't doubt it.
Over on the Kernville side pretty well up
on Main street, a. w. Blanch, in his neat,
newly constructed store, can be found, and
SAYS he wants his Somerset county friends
to call and see what rare chances for bar
| gains he is offering in the several lines OF
goods he is handling.
A little lower down on the same street,
the firm of Fockler & Levergood, 50 favor
/ ably known 10 all Somerset county people,
| is dealing in general merchandise the same
as before the flood only a little more so.
/ Prices as low as the lowest.
At the south end Of the bridge, P. A. Co
/ baugh's large business house looks none the
worse Tor the foods ravages Inside, he is
stocked up with all kinds of goods, which
customers will find to compare fayorably
with the best and cheapest in the market.
| His free feed accommodations commend
themselves.
Going back to the Johnstown side, Schoff,
on Clinton street before the food tells you
he is on the public square, opposite Alma
Hall, where he has staple and fancy goods
in all styles and grades, which are Offered
on lowest cash terms.
At the old stand, VIM. b, Dibert has full
and splendid supply of everything kept in
first-class hardware store, Wills push
and business qualities are giving him a rep
utation among the hest business classes
Give hin call by all means.
The Mammoth store land in this respec
it is really ali that the name implies) o
John Thomas & SOn-but why tell Somerse
county people anything about John Thomas
and his satisfactory way of doing business
Well, we'l not try, but simply say his mod
est advertisement only tells little of wha
the new firm has on hand. When you GO
through the various departments from \ tC
E you will say, the half was not told you.
Charles Griffith is popularity located, an(
presides over one OF the most popular druG
stores in the country. In the success witt
which he is meeting he is worthy snccesso
of Col. Frazer, one of the most successful
druggists of the State. Charley always keep
abreast, and leetle ahead Of the times, IL
his large and complete stock of everything
10 be found in first-clasS drug house.
Our Somerset county yeople will do wei
by remembering that John Stenger is in hi
new and greatly improved room, with on
of the most extensive lines Of fine and fanc.
dry goods and notions ever taken TO Johns
town. With his increased facilities for do
ing business and finer stock than ever, h
means business from the ground floor up.
: Nothing finer or on a more extensiv
scale in ladies hats ard bonnets, fine dres
goods, ehilaren's plain and fancy dresses
gloves and hosiery can be seen anywher
than Mrs. Mildren is now showing in th
large and attractive rooms she now occupie;
. The latest styles and lowest prices are he
specialties. As manager for the large i'm
porters in Philadelphia, the Custer Sons, sh
is meeting with phenomenal success.
Pretty well up on Bedford street, in ne'
locality for his BUSINESS, our former youn
citizen. II. b. Hefiley, has opened q neV
. drug store. It Is beauty in its way, an
chock fsll Of drugs, toile: articles, etc, whie
be Is putting out at rate that gladden.
him in looking at his daily sales Physician
should not forget that surgical instrument
is one Of bis specialiies. Harry graduate
recently from one Of the best Pharmacies
? the country.
D The only change in the Company stOI
: Wood, Morrell & Co, Ltd is in the i'm
e proved rooms Of the large building and
. more complete line Of general merchandis
E All the departments, grocery, boot and sho
( hats, dry goods, carpet and other section
$ are run on the principle Of the greatest goo
20 the greatest number Of people. The fri