The sea coast echo. [volume] (Bay Saint Louis, Miss.) 1892-current, 1893-05-20

ho peBan business Tor himself ne prOflted by the
experience he had had while there. He began
business with money capital OF $500, and this
was backed by vim and perseverance that are
sure 10 win, and he is now one OF the most ex-
tenslye taxpayers in the county. His storeroom
Is two-story frame building 30xe5, on the cor
ner Oh Union and Front streets. The lower
room Is filled with a full and complete stock of
dry goods, dress goods, notions, hats, caps,
clothing, gents furnishing goods boots and
snoes, and the upper room Is filled with furni-
ture, and 1t is an exceptionally complete stock,
one that affords the public the very best of goods
to select from. Joe Mauffray is the gentlemanly
clerk IN the store and he considers 1t no trouble
10 snow goods. Mr.. Planchet owns beautiful
residence in the city, has come here to stay, and
appreciates his business patronage and will en-
deavor to give his patrons the best Of bargains,
nrst-class goods at the most reasonable prices.
He owns large frontage on the Gulf, with four
business buildings, which he rents, and he also
mas some pretty cottages. Mr.. Planchet Is
treasurer Of the Peoples Building and Loan
Association, which was established four years
| ago, and the association now has out $4,000.
he Is also Treasurer OF the Catholic knights OF
America Branch 1856, and Treasurer OF the
Benevolent Association Of St. Joseph Remem-
Der that he is the sole proprietor Of "The Oak
cottage StOre," and that he keeps . stock
second to none.
Thos. L. Evans
Is tne popular druggist, and his storeroom is
headquarters for pure drugs and medicines, and
| ne Is prescriptionist Of decided ability. He Is
graduate Of the famous Tulane University OF
New Orleans, completing the courses in chem
| istry and pharmacy, and has diploma and two
certlncateS. He has now had fifteen years OF
practical experience In dispensing medicines,
and In the five years since he located at Bay st.
Louis he has proven his ability to accurately fill
prescriptions, and his stock Of drugs Is always
kept fresh and pure, for when he Nils prescrip-
| tion he wants the physician prescribing to be
able to expect results and 1t Is this feature that
has aided him so materially in building up such
| a splendid business enterprise-one that is a
cradlt to his worth and integrity, and one Of the
| best interests OF the town.
His drugstore is on the Planchet corner, in
size 25x6o and 1t Is one Of the best equipped the
| newest and largest on the coast, and no store
enjoys larger trade than this, for the proprie-
| tor Is man whom all are pleased to deal with,
| upright and honest in all his business dealings,
| and he keeps stock that defies competition
either In quality, quantity or low prices. The
stock Is replete with drugs, stationery cigars,
| confectionery, perfumes, optical goods and cut
lery and all the goods are of the best on the mar
ket. We have visited many drugstores all over
the United States, and we must crown this with
woven laurels when the best is asked for. The
storeroom is modern In style, finished in the in
| terror In native woods, and as a business 1t Is
one OF the strongest in the city, and the business
yields the palm to none. We can offer no en-
comiums half as creditable as the immense bus
mess enjoyed by Mr.. Evans and the esteem in
which he and his business is held by other firms
OF the city. When the city is engrossed in any
business of public nature expectant eyes at
once turn to Mr. Evans, and he is always found
willing to help in any enterprise that the city
mas under consideration, and these are not a
Few, for Bay st. Louis Is calculated to make one
OF the great cities of the South and how soon
depends on the determination Of the business
men OF the city. A customer at the store re-
ceives courteous treatment, and we are sure
| that you will be as much pleased with the stock
and the business done as we were during our
visit, as both attest lively and prosperous con-
tnuance Of the same. Mr.. Evans Is considered
one OF the best chemists In the State, and the
dispensation Of medicines Is his speciality.
Nearly every town throughout the United
States can boast OF hotel, but we would like to
mention one in Bay st. Louis that has con-
trlDuted comfort to many weary traveller
The Crescent Hotel
is fine two-story structure, which was built
anu 10 OWucu Wy JOHN v. lOlIne. he
has had great deal Of experience In the hotel
business and with the cOmmOdious and elegant
house he has to offer the public the success it
has had since its opening gives it reputation
that brings 1t plenty Of custom from the tourist
and the travelling public, and to those classes is
due the entire hotel system Mr.. TOlme was
born and raised on the very lot where now
stands this magnificent hotel, and he is now the
Oldest living citizen who is a native Of this
place, He served his State in Company of the
Third Mississippi Regiment, and it was not long
before his earnest work and personal gifts war
ranted his appointment as Captain. Since he
returned from the conflict he has always been a
man OF public spirit and sterling worth, and
the people have been proud to elect him many
times to the office of Mayor, which position he
has always filled with credit to himself, and his
work has always proven that he was doing the
greatest coed to the largest number. One thing
for which he Is deserving of special credit Is the
active part he has taken In the erection OF the
new school building. He is quick to perceive
what is best for the people, and as determined to
always render his decision for that which is
best. He built portion Of the house in 1865.
and IT was the firstrone OF the city. To this, in
1891, ne made commOdiOus addition and the
Crescent Is now one OF the largest houses on the
Gulf, and there is none that has better reputa :
tion. The house cost at least s25, 900, and it is
beautifully surrounded with large trees that en-
velop 1t In their sylvan shade, while to the front
Is large yard in which blooms the fragrant
magnolia and the sweetest OF roses, while a
fountain playing enhances the beauty of the
scene. The grounds occupy space with a
frontage on the Bay Of 217 feet, and 1t extends
back 800 feet. There is a large space back OF
the main hotel, and here there are neat, home-
like cottages, while to the rear OF these are bear
ing orchards of pecans, oranges and other
fruits
In building and furnishing this house no effort
or expense has been spared to make 1t a model
home, and the public realizes this fact and give
1t a handsome patronage. The entire house is
comfortably and beautifully furnished, and all
enjoy the beautiful parlor, the large dining
room, which Is model OF neatness, and the
winning cuisine, to say naught Of the conf orta-
BILE sleeping rooms. In fact every appointment
invites one to come again, and 1t is with pleas
ure one receives such an invitation. Everything
about the house, without exception, outside and
inside, Is kept in exceedingly good order, and
with especial care regarding the sanitary condi-
tion. In the front yard of the hotel Is a con-
stantly flowing we'll, which contains the finest
mineral water in the State and ~ oo,,no.o.