The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-07-13
GILM AN a. co.
Dry Goods, Millinery, Dressmaking'
Shoes, Ladies' and Children's Furnish-

Dry Goods, Millinery, Dressma king
| shoes, Ladies' and Children's Furnish
ings.
| The day when plodders IN mercantile af-
fairs were able to command success has long
since passed by and those who are making
brilliant successes in these days are doing so
by genuine hustling and everlasting watchfu-
ness. A dry goods firm In Newport that real
ICES that progress Is the pass word to sue
cess is that of Gilman Il Co., Geo. II. Flint i,
who occupy one of the most prominent bust
ness structures in the village. The history of
this business is a history of success. 1t was
originally started in 1865 by w. c. Gilman Il
Son in small store on Coventry street. After
the death of the senior proprietor in 1876 the
business was continued by the son, G. Gil
man, who not only maintained the former
splendid reputation of the store but added to
It's popularity until it became not only one of
the leaders of Newport but also of northern
Vermont, in its line. Since the latter's death
In 1856 the business has been conducted by
the present proprietor. Geo. II. Flint. The
premises occupied by the store at present are
familiar to every purchaser of dry goods in
this portion of Orleans county. The sales
room, 100 feet deep and 30 feet wide (the
total length of store is 12S feet) is fronted by
a brilliant display window that reminds one
of Boston or New York, while from entrance
to rear 1t is one mass of new and stylish
things that give joy to the hearts of ladies. A
dress goods is always at the demand of GUS
toners, also silks, satins, velvets, laces, rib
bons, trimmings, fancy articles, hosiery,
gloves, underwear and every conceivable ar
tcle that could possibly be classed under a
genera. heading. The store is most conven-
iently divided into departments, and that of
cloaks, in charge of Mrs. Flint, is wonder
within itself, and its growth in Importance in
the store is the result of the public recogniZ-
ing this as headquarters. Upstairs in cheer
full and tidy apartment is the carpet depart
ment which is II bright display of the finest
qualities, Wiltons, Moquettes, Administers,
Brussels, tapestry and ingrains, together with
delightful display of upholstery, curtains,
draperies, etc. In window shades this firm
else about the store the millinery department, |
which is decided specially here, is up with |
the times. This department is in charge of
Miss l.. G. Gilman, whose excellent taste as a
trimmer is well known, and the ladies may |
rest assured that the latest Paris and New |
York styles will be found here simultaneous
with their appearance on the home market.
This portion of the store is worthy visit
from all the ladies in Orleans county. 1t |
should be remembered also that modern
dressmaking establishment is connected,
where stylish work may be had at the price
of the ordinary. The stock of shoes contains
from the stout walking boot to the
pretty satin slipper. In fact, each department
is as complete as long experience and sound
Judgment can make it, and as to the beauty of
interior display the Gilman store is simply a
surprise party and by far the prettiest in New
port. We cannot attempt to describe it here.
30 and see for yourself, and Mr.. Flint with
his corps of pleasant assistants will do all in
heir power to please you in entertainment,
rood goods and very low prices.
w. w, HUTCHINS.