The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1893-06-14
Walter d. Tusten.
Monroe, lLa.l Paper.

One OF the handsomest establishments in
Monroe is that of the gentleman whose name
also grand object lesson, showing what has
and can be done in Monroe when, thorough
practical knowledge, and good business tact
combine ITO d II u long felt want"
Mr.. Tusten came TO the Parlor City 10 1885
when ouly IL years OF age, bis only capital at
that time being u thorough b knowledge OF the
jewelry trade. Renting & window in q dry
go1dss stS5e sne ,eSery ne snd by
Try and close application TO his business he
soon saved q little money, by the next fall be-
ing aule to buy small steck OF watches and
Jewelry, and TO move into small store on
Grand street.
AS bis trade increased be kept enlarging his
stock, 80 that at the end OF three years he
had the largest stock in that line ever carried
by any house In Monroe. Business still In
creasing, he was, In 1891, compelled TO have
more room. and moved into the building he
now occupies, which was built according TO
his design, and leased TO him lor zen years
IN 1892 be went 70 Shreveport and purchas-
ed the leading store there, and has the proud
satisfaction to-day, OF owning the Two largest
Jewelry stores in louisiana, outside OF New
Orleans.
Mr.. Tusten manages the Shreveport estab-
llRhmept himself while that at Monroe is In
charge OF his father and Mr. Marcus Kaliski,
the latter gentleman having been with him
this city. In his establishment here he car
ries line OF goods that would be creditable
In much larger place. In watches he has y
iue assortment. comprising every grade from
the cheapest TO the most costly works encas-
ed In nickel, silver, filled, or solid gold, as
best suits the tastes or means OF his custom
ers.
His line Of jewelry is complete having been
selected with great care, and Is 10 style both
fashionable and artistic. His solid silver and
plated ware department is full OF novel and
standard goods. Everything In this line Is
frst-class recherche and elegant; and those
in want OF wedding or birthday presents,
need 70 no further. They can be suited here
both In quality and price,
In the stock Of diamonds and other pre-
cious stones, the most exacting can be suited,
the fine and select stock In this line, being
large, and containing some OF the costliest
and most elegant goods ever brought 70 North
Louisiana. The TACT that few persons are
etc, makes It Il necessity 70 the careful pru-
dent buyer, 70 purchase from house where
practical knowledge and perfect honesty are
combined In its management.
High class, artistic fancy goods are spe.
clalty; in this line the aesthetic taste Of MIR.
rusten being guarantee as TO their real ar
tistic worth, and those not posted az to the
regular prices of goods OF that character can
depend on being treated right in Mr.. Tusten' g
Not the least important item to the public
Is the price paiu for anything, and In this
house guarantees both goods and prices TO be
right.
Socially Mr.. Tusten Is very pleasant gen:
tleman, is single man, member OF the ODD
Fellows and Knights Of Pythias, and at his
age (25) can be justly proud of his business
| which, commenced seven years ago. with no
money capital, made sales last year to the
amount OF $50,0OO. Truly II is record OF
phenomenal success.
In the management OF his jewelry business
Mr.. Tusten is ably assisted by his father, H.
T. Tusten, whose practical knowledge OF the
trade has no doubt contributed largely TO the
/ n patahli6hmant
Monroe.
Mr.. Tusten is a native OF South Carolina,
being raised at Abbeville. In that State (his
son also being raised there.) Living here
since 1888, he has, by his pleasant manners
and strict attention TO business, made many
friends for himself. and it IL needless to say
that he is proud OF his son and OF his we'll
earned SUCCESS in business.
Marcus Kaliski son OF our superintendent
OF schools, J. L. kaliski, is also valued fac.
tor In the growth OF the house, his services
being not only valuable. but appreciated
Mr.. Kaliski Is quite prominent In society
circles.