Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-05-07


England, not only in volume of bust
ness done, but also in energy and en-
terprise displayed in its management.
The history and development of the
business furnishes a bright example
of what can be accomplished by the
common virtues of energy, enterprise
and continued push. Mr.. Soule com
menced business here in 1885 as COM
mission merchant. which line forms
an important branch of his establish
ment today In 1889. furniture and
house furnishing goods We're added,
and his combined branches constitute
one of the largest commercial enter
prises in Central Maine. His spacious
store in Allen block, embraces six
floors, 50X60 feet in size. every inch of
space being utilized for the large and
varied stock carried In the line of
furniture, Mr.. Soule's establishment
has always commanded the lead. and
today is justly considered to be tho
foremost in the Kennehec valley The
building is beautifully set off with
large plate glass show windows. pre-
sentin@ at all times a gorgeous dis
play of elegant upholstered goods,
parlor suits, chamber sets, cabinet
beds. desks, fancy tables. and various
articles in the line of house furnish
ings. The show rooms on the ground
floor are well worthy of a visit. All
the richest and most expensive furni-
ture is here displayed in profusion.
Visitors are always welcome and can
depend on receiving a cordial greeting
from the courteous proprietor and
clerks. The upper floors are divided
into various departments. such as car
pet curtains. poles and fixtures, fur
niturc. beds. bedding and numerous
others. There is nothing in the line of
house furnishings that cannot be found
in this establishment. The class of
goods range from plain to the most
gorgeous and expensive. All tastes
and purses can be suited and all are
treated with uniform courtesy With
this house quality has ever been the
first consideration. and nowhere in the
New England states can a more COM
plete or desirable stock to select from
be found. Goods are sold here as cheap
as in Boston To those who desire
easy terms, and to at once secure the
use and benefit of purchase, Mr..
Soule will arrange for small install
ment payments. He is doing such an
enormous trade as to be enabled to
quote lower prices than any other
establishment, while. as is so we'll
and widely known, he is liberal and
honorable in all business methods.
never hurries installments. and in
every way seeks to benefit the public.
and give them the best possible facil-
tiles obtainable i'll the country. The
stock carried in this immense estab-
lshment is so varied that any attempt
at enumeration would be folly, as time
ana space would not permit. Yes Mr..
Soulc handles bicycles too. and is
agent for the World, McCune and Cen
tury wheels, upon which he makes
terms to suit purchasers. The enter
prise and push that have attended Mr.
Souies business career have earned for
him the sobriquet of 1.-The Hustler"
He is one of those energetic business
men who make their presence felt in
any community by his spirit and dash
in all matters he takes hold of. He
knows precisely the methods by which
Z a large establishment like the one he
owns ana manages. must be conducted.
Mr. Soule has also won distinction il,
other walks of life. and during Harri-
sons administration, was consul to
oahada. he is very popular gentle
man and enjoys the confidence and
good will OF all who know him Mr.
Soule has proven himself valuable
afJuact to our commercial interests,
ard any measure designed to benefit
Augusta. always finds in him an earn
est and willing supporter.