Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1894-03-09
AsMAN e. BEARD.
Opening of Their Enlarged Store
In the White Building.

going up in all parts of the city, and
the new enterprises that are being I'M
dertaking, notable among which is the
enlargement of the business house of
Asman and Beard. These wide awake
young men embarked in the carpet
and curtain business just three years
ago, in small store on Military street.
| They sprang at once into popularity
and have steadily prospered ever since.
Two years ago last fall they moved
into II commodious store in the White
| Building, which WAS especially pre-
pared for their use, and today sees
them in possession of the adjoining
store also, with partitions removed and
other necessary conveniences arranged
making the whole truly elegant es-
Enlistment.
In the east store, complete line of
dry goods has been placed, which is
under the supervision of Mr.. w. w.
Sanderson, who has been so long
identified with "Meisel's" that it will
seem strange to meet him any where
else. lie will be assisted by Mrs. Dow,
Miss Carrie Saety and Miss Agnes Geel,
all we'll known clerks of experience.
In the west store will still be found
curtains, draperies and no end of
enticing things. which are the especial
care and pride of George Luz.
In the centre of the large space, be-
tween the east and west rooms, are
placed two large sets of shelves, sur
rounded by counters, with moving
space between. The one nearest the
front and directly opposite the wide
entrance, is provided with show cases
| in which are displayed laces in ex-
quiste variety and texture. some en-
tirely new ideas, gimps in black, plain
and jetted, also MORE and Jet, with
many attractive colOred gimps and
braids. veilings, gloves, handkerchiefs,
shopping bags. The shelves are oc-
cupied by boxes of buttons, gloves,
etc. Continuing round this counter
one comes upon some choce bits of
| faience, several fine wares being well
represented. The other side of these
| shelves and counter Is devoted to
ladies underwear and corsets.
The second set of shelves and count.
ers are entirely devoted to white goods
in all its various lines of muslin, linen
and flannel. A superb light falls
upons these counters from the great
windows both at front and back. In
deed, the light in the whole establish
|
most desirable thing in such Il place.
In dress goods the selection Is full
and very attractive. Among the new
things one is sure to notice the swivel
silks, most dainty thing, IN soft
colors and small designs, especially
desirable, as il is said to bear washing.
There are other wash silks, Javanettes,
silk striped challies, Irish lawn and
some exquisite figured organdies. "re-
la Nela" duck, with all the usual
cotton and wooden materials fOr the
season. The black goods are we'll
selected, and arranged by themselves
in good light. The handsomest
things among them are the mirrors
which are in immensely high favor, in
stripes of all widths.
The west store is almost the more
fascinating of the two. The materials
there furnish everything desirable for
decoration, and Mr.. Asman and his
able assistants are adopts in all such
work. The curtains are beautiful and
in great variety. Some of the new
portieFes are the "Derbys," an elegant
silk and wool, and all wool curtains,
with double face, making them light,
while thick. There are some fins
! thread points and Irish points, figured
and dotted lace, with self rutfling, just
as pretty as they can be. Here we find
also Il splendid line of furniture COW
ering, noticeable among which are the
brocateIles and tapestries of soft, har-
monious tone and fine close weave.
The rear of this department is DEVOTED
10 wall paper and mouldings. The
wall paper offers itself in darker tones
than those of last year, and in large
| figures except for drawing rooms,
which are provided with a heavy plain
papen IN single, rather light color,
with u self border, something entirely
new and elegant.
Extending across the north side of
| the establishment is the carpet depart
ment, where may be found everything
from the light, pretty mating TO the
rich Administer; also rugs of every
grade and price, of which the new
japanese Is sure to prove favorite.
Mr.. Beard gives special attention. to
these goods. We have left the best of
| this floor to the last. those two great
front windows with the two smaller
ones between them and the wide
double door. The east window fur
nishes n fine display of the many
beautiful dress goods, arranged with
| cAulllSl SIdCe anu uuTl1OUy Vi ColO1,
while the great west window which
has been enlarged, being II feet deep
by 81 wide, is furnished as most
blovely drawing room, with every lux
ury of care and comfort and beauty.
Rich and rare rugs cover the floor.
The ceiling is marvel of taste. The
porteieres and draperles in perfect
harmony with the general tone of the
room, inviting touches and chairs,
unique tables and lamps and bric-a-
brac, make up most charming cen
semble," and show what Asman &
Beard can do towards making our
homes beautiful. The small windows
have double glass and make fine
display of novelties IT,. bric-a-brac.
IN the large, double basement the
west half is devoted TO the making of
carpets, upholstering and window
shades, in all of which n large bust
ness is done. This firm also furnishes
hard wood carpets, and does grill and
spindle work.
a small parlor and cloak room are
provided for TIE use OF the house
. I'm the east room is kept the reserve