The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-10-11
A FINE ESTABLISHMENT
Such is the Drug Store of MeSSrS
Lamm & Merchant.
Their Formal Opening Friday
With Hundreds of Visitors

The formal opening of the drug
store of Lamm & Morehart.'in it's new
quarters in the Ray block Friday
afternoon and evening, was one of the
successful events of the day. The
store which has been described here
tofore in these columns is one of the
finestin the city and all the after
noon and evening it was thronged
with people who admired its beauii-
full interior and handsome arrange
ments. while the Concordia orchestra
discoursed the sweetest music for the
entertainment of all.
The proprietorS had arranged for a
fine souvenir for the lady visitors in
the shape of dainty bottle of perfume
which was attached to most beauti-
full card, 1000 of these were secured
for the occasion and long before eve
ming the last one had been given
away and $50 fine roses were used for
the same purpose. These were soon
exhausted and $50 boxes of chewing
gum were used, and in the evening
they had recourse to small boxes OF
confectionery, taking all that one
firm had on hand. But every lady
had a souvenir as advertised.
Under the gas light the decorations
of the store consisting of Chinese lam
terms, fans, plants and flowers, to-
gether with the goods presented
beautiful appearance. The work was
done by Mr.. Carl G. Iceberg, who dis
played most excellent taste.
In every respect it isas complete
drug store as can be found in the
northwest. They occupy a store
space of 12OX22 feet in the north part
of the Ray block and also the base
ment, all of which was especially
planned and finished for their use,
and is most conveniently arranged.
The fixtures and shelving are thevery
latest design, made of white oak and
finished in oil, by the Lofoton Hard
wood Mfg. Co., of this city, and are
fine exhibit of workmanship. From the
front doors to the prescription case
the floor between the counters is tiled.
This drug store is one of the oldest
in the city, and was started by Condit
s. Austin in the building recently
vacated by Lamm & Merchant, and
has seen several Others consolidated
with it since. After. several years
Condit & Austin sold out to Samborn
81 Wall The Warner Bros. store
which was started in 1869 is the other
part of the foundation of this estab-
lishment, having been sold to Mr.. e.
j. Segerstrom who soon afterwards
disposed of it to Mr.. j. r. Jones. Mr..
Jones then bought out Samborn &
Walz and combined the two. Three
and half years ago, failing health
compelled Mr.. Jones to dispose of the
business and it was purchased by Mr..
Robt. Lamm and Mr.. VIM. J. More
hart who have since conducted the
business. Both of these gentlemen
are practical pharmacists, the latter
being registered in four states, includ-
ing Minnesota. Mr.. Lamm was for
many years in the employ of Mr..
Jones, and in 1888 opened drug store
opposite The Saulpaugh. Mr.. More
hart is travelling salesman for Morri-
son, Plummer & Co., wholesale
druggists, Chicago, and has
made MankatO his home for a number
of years. They are popular young
men, full of push and enterprise and
may be reckoned among our most sub
stantial business men.
Their stock is composed almost ex-
clusively of drugs, carrying but few
speclalties in other lines, such as per-
fumes, musical instruments, ETC., and
everything is first-class.
The store is in the personal charge
of Mr.. Robt. Lamm, the senior men,
Der of the firm, who is ably assisted by
Mr.. Carl Iceberg, competent pre-
scription clerk, and Fred Walker, and
every caller is sure of the most cour-
teous treatment. At the front door a
speaking tube connects with Mr.. Lie
berg's rooms on the second floor, so
that all night calls will be promptly
answered and attended to.
On the whole the store is one of
great credit to the city, and will help
add to its good name and Importance
abroad, and Messrs. Lamm & More
hart are to be congratulated on the
success they have achieved and which
they well deserve.