The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1895-11-28
MEssRs. WATT, RETTEw & CLAY,
Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods and
Notiops.

There arc few more successful DR. gouds mcr-
chants in the country thsn Messrs. Watt, Itcttcw
blu .iness in Norfolk, Va, where with their un-
firing energies. they hive steadily grown To the
head OF the front rank OF Virginia dry GOODS
houses.
In November, 1894, they opened n branch houec
in Roanoke. Notwithstanding the general husi-
ness depression, they gave expression TO their
confidence in Roanoke in m empha ic manner
by putting in Il large stock OF first class goods
aud hanging out their sign at lis Salem avenue,
TO conduct II general who .esaie and retail buei-
ness.
Their business here is nnt er Inc munsgcmcr,
OF Mr.. George MacBain, who for n number OF
years has been closely identified with The bust
ness inter sts az This city atd who is too we'll
known throughout this secliDn TO need any word
or comnienda;ion from u. Ii goes without ray
ing that this ntm's growth in Roanoke has hccn
almost phenomenal and they conduct now what
mig Int ri. h,ly be termed The leading dry goods
business of southwest Virginia.
Sccold to III popularity and marlborough man
agcmcht OF Mr.. MacBain aud hianble corps or as.
dcop.laid business plans.
All goods are ha died in quantities 81 Aicient to
enable them TO buy direct. md to day the firms
name appears upen the huoks Of the lcadi, g mnn-
ufscturers, commission merchants and impo tiers
OF the United Statcs; besides they have . number
OF accounts with representative manufacturer
abroad.
"rERMs-StrictIy Cash"
Is plainly seen on the face of their business.
They adhere strictly to this rule aid no goods are
disposed or except for SPOT caah. They cliim-
and rightly, too-thst This enables them TO con
duct their business on n very II UGH smaller mar
gin OF rrOft. Thus, 1t seems, should suggest it.
selft 10 every onc-that when lo5a is sustained from
non. payment of accounts, caeh hny c. must make
up the deficiency by paying an advanced price Tor
thei! commodities.
zone Price To IL
Is another sccret OF their success. Every article
IL marked 80 low az 1t can reasonably be sold and
In no case do they devlatc. This plan has inspired
confidence in them throughout this entire sec.
tion.
Departmenfa
Their busincss Is divided into departments and
each division liz presided over by All efficient ne nd
sa!esman with able n assistants. Their repnlsr force
OF eighteen people working in their retail room
on first floor. iIsurcs the Keeping OF their stock
in perfect order.
Drefs Goods.
in this department will be found imported and
domestic Wooden Dress Fabrics, silks, Vclvcts,
Crcpes, Nuns Veilings, etc. No dress goods de-
partment In this section is more widely known.
white Goods and Linens.
rere are white goods Of every description,
Table Linens. Nupkine, Towels. Embroidery
Linens and the like-n perfect wilderness of snow
white textiles.
FIanusIs, B%lanketr, Etc.
Here are to he found all grades of Flannnels.
Cloths and Cassimeres Blankets, Comforts, etc.
Huge mountains OF the bulky stliIs arc to be
seen.
Domestic,.
This department contains all Domestic Cotton
Fabrics, such as Mullins. Shcctings, Shirt!ngs,
INV tNE itilHEG
Gents Furnishings.
This department enjoys q reputation second to
no Gents Furnish ng business I'm this section.
Here VIII he found every hing IN mtn's wear.
} Next Is the department OF Laces and Embrold.
cries and Muslin Underwear, lady attendants.
The Ribbon Counter.
with Its pretty piles OF Ribbons. Embroidery,
Silks. and Far cy Articles is quite a favoritn re-
cor. The keen eyes OF ladies are ready to match
colors ana shades.
Kia Gloves and Corsets
Have 80 man visitors 1t is hard 10 attend tho
call. of all. These two popular articles are here
la great prOiuaiCD. Thor ugnly trained female
hands stand rcaly to give a perfect fit IN KID
Glover.
The Pride OF Ros noke" Is heir d. apartment of
Ladies' and Cnildrcn's Hosiery ind Knit Under
wear, with lady attendants Here can re iouud
things TO IL NIL ages and sizes from the 'tiny
lnfant me Wing and puking In the nurses arms"
TO tho hoary.baiIed grandEama who tips the
beam at chubby 40.
Hcrc you will find everything in Small Warcs,
Toilet Articles, ETC. No more thoroughly stocked
Notion Coun.er can be found.
Hou.e Fu%rnIshings.
An exhanstlcss stock OF Lace and Chenille Cur
taiut, portierte-, Curtain Poles Window Shades,
Tapestries, Draperies, Rugs, Etc.
Ctoaks.
fancy and warm comforts Tor cold. weather a
protnsc display OF ladies' and ohildrei.'s Cloaks
and Wraps OF every description.
Holiday G,od-.
This department IS the favorite retreat of pros
pcciing santa Clausee. A bouI dies ocean OF
10y. Dali ,GaWHss- N ok Al Aaxsli5SSa stihes
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