The Irish standard., 1892-03-19
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! j. Il. harper, OF Inc Dig 6F1SuIOIA, always
| to the Fore.
In oil the walks of life Irishmen have
placed themselves in the first rank by
their intelligent industry and earnest
ness In the mercantile business, as in
every other, they have succeeded amidst
the most active competition. Conspicu-
GUS in this pursuit, among the great
merchants Of the Northwest, is j. G.
Harper, of the big Brighton store, at
$40 and 521 Washington avenue south,
Minneapolis, He has long and thor
ough business training with the promi-
nent dry goods houses in the East and
Europe, which. with natural adapta
bility, qualities him to maintain his posi-
ton as the leader of the trade in Mime
sofa. The salesrooms of the establish
ment are very capacious and filed to the
ceiling with the finest productions of the
loom and skilled workmen of the world,
where we'll trained corps of clerks rap
idly and courteously supply the demands
of the crowds who constantly throng the
immense emporium. Everything is con-
Quoted Systematically and in manner
chat evokes the admiration of visitors
and patrons.
The shelves and counters are laden
with ali varieties of ladies, wearing mater
| ial whether for ornament or comfort.
The latest importatiops from Paris, Lon
don, Berlin, New York and the other
fashion centers OF the earth are prompt
" received and presented to the Big
Brighton's customers. It's millinery de-
partraent is we'll stocked with the most
recent, dainty and substantial styles OF
headwear, tho browning and most effect
i've feature Of ladies' wardrobe, all
characterized by rare taste and original
ity. Robes and dress goods of dazzling
or sombre huss, silks, velvets, satlns,
canels hair and every variety of cloths
either foreign or domestic, neat, fashion
able and hobby are in abundance. La
dies cloaks and jackets in dark, drab,
brown, olive, grey, mixed and other colors
make an attractive display. Then there
is no end to the ginghams, shontong,
pongee, wash silks, ladies elegant button
and lace shoes and hosiery, underwear,
| muslins, toilet articles OF every known
variety. gloves for ladies and gentlemen,
! gents underwear, shirts, collars, cuffs.
scarfs and jewelry and every conceivable
article necessary to fully dress out child
rem of all sexes and ages.
Mr.. Harpers system of conducting his
! great and rapidly increasing trade in the
city and country is unique and certainly
enures to the benefit of his customers.
He pays cash for everything he buys,
thus placing his house beyond any fear
of competition and enabling him to give
his patrons the benefit of large dis
count. This explains why purchasers,
who have wondered at the startllngly
low prices at this house, are enabled to
buy goods here of the same or superior
quality at an enormous reduction on the
prices asked in any other establishment
either in Minneapolis or st. Paul He
keeps his stock constantly replenished
with the brightest, newest and best
/ goods obtainable and by strict adher-
ence to system of sound common sense
and business honesty has built up a
trade that Is highly complimentary to his
business ability. He deserves his sue
cess. Mr.. Harper is the only Irishman
! in the dry goods business in the city and
his trade with his countrymen is very
large.