The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-21

of decoration IN their output. Our educa-
road I, makes e unwilling e ride e cheap
can see more handsome vehicles In New
sif is noticeabiy true continued Mr..
Condo. that Indianapolis has come to
buggies since the streets began to be inn
proved. The effect OF developing from
Trsay 70 cg y the matter q ress hsf
faction. in gratiGesd sense Of comfort and
of indianapolis appreciate this to the full
lest and IL is common remark that more
buggies in Indianapolis than any other city
OF its size in America 1t was this evidence
Of , thrift and deveicpmsnt not only OF tb re-
led US TO push the easiy re-establshment OF
our business. and caused us 10 conceive ths
OF the carri n trade ira This Structure Vas
originally erected for us with that idea
FIRE with two ezra s stories tu we intend to
push the elimination of the idea to a sue
cessful accomplishment. We intend 70 lead
the trade In the West and outside OF Chicago.
We have the largest carriage emporium
that affect this market. We viii occupy
feet each. and in ali we viii have sixty
thousand feet of floor space. The first
second to delivery vehicles and the others
to agricultural implements and wagons.
Our patrons will find on the first floor fine
carriages of every style and description,
made by the leading manufacturers OF the
United States. The principal mandatory
at south Bend. which has a woridwide
reputation. The cheapest as well as the
wishes of the intending purchaser will be
satisfied. The fact is the display on Thurs
day will be the finest eyer In Indianapolis:
had to so to other cities TO buy their car
riages and vehicle novelties, but that day
has forever passed in Indianapolis.
What has been the history or prices
in this city,
There has been great drop, in fact. since
the hard times, in the cost OF carriages
and .buggies: Buggies- that used to sell
readily for $110 and Sis can now be bought
for SIS, and carriage or surrey that re-
CURED $3.50 to buy can now be had for $40.
too, but do not OF course have as costly
a finish as more expensive vehicles: Given
the same buggy bed; the cost of We
amount by the degree of excellence in
the finish. Some of our work has z polish
most pianos. There is greater durability
i'm the wear of the fine hard surfaces given
thods are permitting a frst-class finish to
be given to work that formerly was much
Mr. Condo was asked whether rapid tran
sit cars had cut down the demand for
vehicles He said that on the contrary f with
provement Those who lived on a mud
street began to feel the need and
comfort there is in riding over the smooth
asphalt streets. The charge, he said, that
the asphalt streets are injurious to horses
is not supported in common sense. 1t IL
the rough. uneven streets that give the
horse the jar that lanes him, and not the
smooth, fioor-like surface of the improved
street All these influences, Mr.. Condo said.
have combined to improve the sale of We
hfcles in the city. Not only is IL true that
more people are buying fine carriages but
people who never wanted horse before
are investing in carriages and buggies.
Among the handsomest buggies on exhibit
is the Stanhope. 1t is built on old-style
lines. but is roomy and comfortable, as
those old vehicles were. This is one OF the
Stanhope is pronounced by all who see IL
sumner for elegance and ease. The
Studebaker Victoria, for a ladys calling We
hicle, is a strikingly handsome turnout.
The demand for rockaways Is increasing,