The morning call., 1891-02-28
KEANE BROS. 60 OUT.
Sullivan, Burtis & Dewey Is the
Name of the New Firm.

One of the most popular and best-known
firms. not only in the city but throughout
the State. has been that of the Keane Bros.
The many years they were in business on
Kearpy street gave them prestige that
could not be overcome, and when, following
the natural course of trade, they moved into
their new building-945, 9i7 and $40 Market
street-their old customers followed them,
and many new ones joined the ranks.
When finally the old firm was dissolved by
the death of some of the partners it was re-
solved to wind up the affairs and let the
firm 90 out of existence. But not the bust
ness. An arrangement has been made by
which some of the old employees will take the
business of the house, and III another form
and under another firm name go right along
as usual
The name OF the new firm will be Sulli-
van, Burtis 81 Dewey Qncorporatedl. w. z.
Sullivan Jr., who has been connected with
the old concern for nine years, is one of the
best known men in the trade in this city,
and his executive ability is universally
acknowledged. Il. w. Burtis, who went
into the business when quite young, with
drew several years ago TO engage In a
strictly commission business, but he has re-
turned to his first love, and will be an
active, as he is popular, member of the
new firm. II. l.. Dewey has been connected
with the old house for four years and thor
OuHnly UNDERSTANDS al VI llie Ills duu outs
of the trade. He has the reputation of be-
ing the best adapted man to the furnishing
goods business that there is to be found in
the city, and the gents furnishing goods de-
partment will be under his especial super
vision. He will also have charge OF the
glove and fine meriuo underwear depart
ment
1t may be as well to mention right here
that at the last election Mr.. Burtis was a
candidate for Supervisor of the Eighth
Ward. and his popularity was shown in the
fact that he ran q long way ahead OF his
ticket. But this is merely incidental. The
personnel of the new firm is well known,
and. like old wine, needs no bush.
The old firm occupied the three stores
numbered respectively 945, 947 and 949. The
latter number will continue to be occupied
by Keane Bros until their entire stock of
dress goods, cloaks and domestics is closed
out, when the firm will go out of existence.
Their successors. Sullivan, Burtis &
Dewey will occupy the center room of
the three that is, 947, which is being lit ted
up in hadSOme style for the reception of the
new stock OF goods now on their way from
the East The store is thoroughly lighted,
the huge skylight flooding it with the suns
rays during the day and the elegant
chandeliers throwing their radiance over
the scene at night. The store-room has its
separate divisions each being designated
by an elegant sign, SO that the intending
purchaser may know where each line OF
goods can be found. In the rear the elegant
offices are being fitted up in the latest and
most approved manner. The stock will
embrace all of the fine lines of fancy goods
and gents furnishing, laces, notions, TRIM
mings, hosiery, ribbons gloves, merino and
muslin underwear, corseis, umbrellas and a
thousand things that cannot be enumerated
a special line of goods carried, however
will be in MORNINGS, of which full grades
will be carried, including black dress goods,
silks and velyetS, shawls, gloves, crepes,
ribbons, and in word a general assortment
of the finest goods manufactured for the
purpose. The grand opening of the new
| house will take place at 8 O'Clock on the
morning of Wednesday, March 4th, at which
time the members will be pleased to see all
their old friends and as many new ones as
NAV favor them with their presence.
The remaining store, 945, is being fitted up
| for the reception of the White Sewing Ma
chine Company, who, together with Cooks
| Bros, interior decorators, will remove from
their present places of business as soon as
The premises are ready. These two firms
will occupy conformity 943-945.
"A Sepulcher of the Living" novelette,
written by Count Leo Tolstoi for the sun
day Call, Will appear tomorrow.