Fairhaven herald. [volume] (Fairhaven, Wash.) 1890-????, 1891-04-11
THE ]. L. THATCHER COMPANY
Opening of Their Place of Business
Today

Carpenters, painters and decorators
have been busily engaged for the past
week in fitting up the j. l.. Thatcher
company's new store, located in the
Smith building on Eleventh street be-
tween Harris and Mill avenues. The
store Is one Of the handsOmcst on the
sound, and no expense has been spared in
fitting IL up. Mcssrs. j. l.. Thatcher and
James Noel, members Oi the hrm, are
thoroughly experienced In the liquor bus
iucSS aud have given their new establish
mcnt their personal aud undivided attcn-
tiOn. The front part Of the establishment
Will be devoted exclusively to the whole
sale trade, and will be- entirely separate
aud distinct. The j. l.. Thatcher com
pauy has already gained an enyiablc rep
utation for the splendid stock Of wines and
liquors kept, ana their efforts to furnish
their patrons with the very best Of this
class Of goods, has met with deserved sue
cess. The large cool basement beneath
their present establishment will enable
the company TO keep large stock Of line
wines on hand, which Will be kept on sale
at both wholesale aud retail.
The sample room Is lifted up In elegant
style. The bar fixtures are Of black wal
nut aud consists Of three sidcboards Of
unique and rich design. I'm the rear part
| Of the establishment a long counter is ar
ranged for the purpose Of serving what Is
known as a merchants lunch. This Is a
decided novelty In Fairhdvcn and Is only
| known in large cities. The hot lunch will
| be served from II a. M. 10 2 p. m. and VIII
| be appreciated by all who do not care or
who have not the time 10 walk home. A
cold lunch will be served at all hours. A
neat card room, lavaratorics and wash
. stands make the establishment the most
complete and convenient Of any on the
/ BAY The Office enclosed with glass is
] Ilif af of bg "a IA al IL
comfortably arranged.
Mcssrs. Thatcher and Noel are so well
known 10 the people Of Fairhavcn that
anything said regarding them would be
eupcriluOus. Both gentlemen are pro-
grcssve, wideawaKe, enterpriSing aud
energetic, and their good taste and cX-
pericucc is visible in every department Of
their tine establishment. Their wines
and liquors are Of the very best and their
attention TO the wants Of their numerous
patrons Is prompt and satisfactory. The
doors Of their new Institution will be
thrown open today and Will no doubt be
| visited by large mum Der OF people.
The j. l.. Thatcher company has made
speciality Of supplying families with
wines aud liquors aud enjoy an extensive
patronage from the families from bOtf
ends Of the Ray. Their wholesale de
partment being separated from thcil
sample room, makes 10 convenient fO
, anyone wishing 10 order goods. Thei
, stock Of cigars includes the best brand
and more fragrcnt Havana cannot b.
found than Is kept at this establishment
, The attendants are all gentlcmanly ant
y courteous and are ready and willing u
, attend 20 the wants OF any and all custom
y ers. The firms connections with tn
great distllcrics Of the east, the immens
u cigar manufactures Of the country an
, the big vineyards Of California, enables
U to carry an Immense stock of the fines
. wines. liquors and cigars. Messr'
' Thatcher and Noel deserve success IA
r their enterprise In establishing tina
metropolitan convenience, the merchant
= lunch. II Is a decided innovation an
g will no doubt be very literally patronize'