Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1891-12-18

antly spent and it was a late hour before
the party broke up. If the next meeting
is as successful as this one, an exceed
ingly pleasant time is assuerd. .
Bismarck's New falatial Store.
No improvement made in Bismarck
this season is more noticeable than that
made in the interior and exterior ap-
pearance of the old Merchants hotel
store building on the corner of Main and
Third street, Bismarck; and it is now
generally admitted that Mr.. G.. H.
Phelps knew what he was about when
he finally decided on this location, not.
withstanding tempting offers to go into
one of the vacant brick block store
rooms. Under the artistic skill of Mr..
Massen, the painter and decorator, Mr..
Phelps new store room has been made a
most attractive place. The arrangement
of the shelving, the department cases
and cabinets, are ideas gained by Mr..
Phelps during his brief absence from
Bismarck. He has been in touch with
the progressive business men of eastern
cities and his new Bismarck store is
equal to the best, if not the best, west of
the Twin cities. The shelving, counters
and tables are finished in antique oak
and the arrangements of the elegant
stock of novelties is no less artistic. Be-
fore Mr.. Phelps came back he ordered
an immense stock of novelties for the
holiday trade and it is the verdict of all
who have visited the store that his as
sortment is unexcelled. There are
Christmas and New Years cards, books
and souvenirs in almost endless variety;
there are plush goods, toilet sets, al
buns, perfumes, collar and cuff cases
and other novelties too numerous to
mention.
Mr.. Phelps has also decided to con.
tinue his circulating library, which fea-
ture proved SO popular in his West Du
luth store. He has about 200 of the
choicest works from leading authors
fiction, history and poetry. A member
ship costs $3.50 and the holder is entitled
to free access to the library, which also
includes an encyclopedia and diction-
airy. In the picture department will be
found some of the choicest gems of art.
1t may be added in this connection that
Mr.. Phelps not only brings to Bismarck
an elegant stock but he brings eastern
prices also and there is no longer any
good reason why the walls of the most
humble cottage shall not be graced with
an etching, water color or oil painting
from some master.
, Another feature of Mr.. Phelp- store is
the music department.. Just think of 1t
one of Dyer Bros finest toned organs,
in best cabinet case for only $65-and
pianos and other musical instruments at
corresponding low prices. In stationery
and writing papers, the stock is com
plete and in addition a fine line of
clocks, watches and jewelry, silver and
plated ware of all kinds. An elegant
ladies gold watch-splendid time keeper
and warranted-only $3.50. Mr.. Phelps
also keeps all the leading periodicals.
the standard monthlies and illustrated
weeklies.
When in business in Bismarck before.
Mr.. Phelps was credited with keeping an
elegant assortment of goods, but his
new store discounts all previous efforts.
The prices defy competition.
MI. Phelps will be pleased to see all
his old time customers at his new stand
on the corner Of Main and Third streets,
Bismarck.