Telegram-herald., 1891-12-20

Those Who Tzks Advsntags of the
sigma Of the Times.


IN t1is DHsF gELTf Lusne>, AA5s were
il scarcely snv one bat AZ ss..ss tlma
haz met diIcCsties tnat 10 s2s
forced 70 oTeScone, OF SIMPLY drop cat
OF the arsa2- Mr.. Carrots ;. Hartman
- one OF tnoso who EzTe met and over
come at Obstacles, aud to-day, " h.s
oxu exertsols. Las made himself = ossi-
nees reputation anong the first 10 the
STAT C. tEbgun5ed fsth n the future
o. nIs native eity, hss sctueted al MS
Business ventures, and MS suecess
proves beyond coaht that his buslnsss
insflncfs led nsm sright. Ia the face
Of adverse criticism, Mr.. Hartman gave
% ffrsnd Rapids one of the best
equiFped hslis IN the city; and nas ea-
abled Grand Rapids 10 be = con-
vsntion e.ty. The lovers Of music
can not help sut oe pleased
with his selection He carries
. full iine Of pianos and orgaBs OF the
very pest makes, aud 10 selling them At
prices tnat cannot help bat be satisfac-
tory 70 all. In his furniture depart
ment he has made al innovation.
Three or the immense floors OF the new
building on Ottawa street Will De devo-
ted ID ths department and many lines
Will be shown which have never been
displayed IN = retail furniture es,ao-
iisEmsnt IN this city. Mr.. Hartman
controls bali dozen lines, several OF
winch are manufactured in tits city
and none OF wAIen are cold
At retail. He has bought . num-
bsr OF JOB lots Of the July styles which
will be seid at less than manufac-
tarers prices. lie is Mr.. Hartman's m
tention 20 Job small lots OF these 70 the
outside buyers during the January
opening. but in the meantime they viii
&c Plzcfd "a the show rooms and sold
81 retail at the same prices. These are
high grade goods, finished in mahogany,
tIrd'seye maple. birch and AL the new
designs, and when the people realize
that they can De bought at prlces that
are lower than those received by the
manufacturer when he sells 20 the
loboer. they will appreciate the fact
that such bargains have never been
offered before IN Grand Rapids.
Every line shown embraces an un-
usual number of novelties; every piece
is finished IN tie solid woods through
out, French plate glass IS used entirely;
the STYLES are new and no cheap goods
that -, nothing that Is cheapiy con-
structfd-Is shown. full line of the
most exquisite bookcases, secretaries
and cabinets Is one of the features Of
the display. A splendid line OF once
desks - also shown, and the prices are
astonishing. A complete line of IL
brzry tables. 5 O'Clock tea tables, and
all the novelties IN this line are shown
In the finest goods and latest designs IN
the market Mr.. Hartman will surprise
everybody BY exhibiting . few choice
pieces in the design of 1892. styles
which viii not be shown anywhere else
for several weeks. They are IN the
Louis XIV design, with handsome
swell front, delicate carving and rich
finish.
One floor will he devoted almost
entirely to chamber furniture. No
cheap suits will be SHOWN, the prices
ranging from SO to $500. The line.
which - . very complete one; embraces
many choice pieces and designs, iu-
Guiding full line of the widdicomb
manufacture and that Of the Princess
pressing Case company. Another ihl-
portsnt line will be splendid display
Of chairs A complete line of uphoi-
Wsred furniture 10 being manufactured
Especially for Mr.. Hartman and will DO
qlsplayed IN the show rooms in few
days.
Mr. Hsrt,san is prepared to buy all
the samples brought to the city in
January by outs,de manufacturers,
and these will be placed on exhibition.
making the finest assortment Of furnI-
ture ever shown IN the city
In the center front OF the first floor
Mr.. Hartman has arranged one of the
most convenient and cosy offices I'M
sginabie, and il is here that this capable
young business man transscts the bulk
OF Ms large and rapidly increasing bus
iness. On this floor two of the best
bowling alleys IN the state have been
erected. one for ladies On the south
s,de and one for gentlemen on tns
north side. These are fitted up with
the very best and most expensive
materials. are brilliantly lighted and
each 10 supplied with q cory den IN
front, where the players may rest and
enjoy . social chat or other smuse-
ments. The alleys on the ladies sGs
are completed and the fair sex will
now have IN opportunity to enjoy .
beslthful, pleasant pastlme. The gen.
uemef's department Is now completed
and some good playing Is
being done as the floors are
IN splendid condition. Be-
tween the large and capacious corridor
leads out to the large elevator and this
will b. the main entrance and exit 70
the entire building by way OF the sIeva-
tor
There 10 nothing in his line that Mr..
Hartman cannot furnish. and . cordial
welcome will be rendered to all bis
friends and patrons.
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