Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1896-10-04
A BRILLIANT SIGHT.

The Vast Dry Goods Emporium of Stone
Thomas Inspected By Hundreds of Poo
pie Last Night.
OF the many sights and scenes OF IN
terest that drew the attention of the
throngs of people on the streets, last
night, the greatest attraction and
which caused the most enthusiastic ad-
m.ration was the large dry goods en-
pOrium of the old firm of Stone q
Thomas, opposite the east end of the
new steel bridge.
This firm has recently completed the
erection at great expenditure of money
OF a large addition to their already COM
modious establishment, and the struc-
tue is a splendid production of archi-
tectural genius and beauty. Built of
steel, store and granite, covering an
area of 1900 square feet, and towering
six stories high, it is one of the finest
business blocks in the city. Lighted up
with electricity, as it was last night, and
viewed through the windows, the spec
tacle was brilliant.
The big eXpanse of windows, with a
background of heavy plated mirrors,
affords an opportunity for making one
OF the showiest displays in the town.
The windows last night were filled with
beautiful dress goods, and fine assort-
ment of china and cut glassware.
The effect was charming and was
much admired Hundreds OF peopla
viewed the place from the outside and
went through the establishment, IN
sDecting the various well stocked apart
ments. The entire floor space OF the
building includes the vast area Of $1,000
square feet, and is divided into depart
mentS.
1t is a department store, and each
branch is under the supervision and dl-
rection of a capable and thoroughly eX-
perienced manager. The street floor
includes the general dress goods de-
partment. art department, fancy trim
mings. gents furnishing department,
and sections reserved for small furs,
druggist sundries, sterling silver nov
elites, etc.
A feature of this floor is the kid glove
department. the stock OF which S dis
played in an deliberately carved show
case of hardwood and granite base.
The dress goods are displayed TO ad-
vantage in cases lighted within by cleo
er.city. The south window Of this floor,
which will be devoted to the exhibition
@. the finest dress goods, is probably the
finest display window in town.
On this floor is found also the cash
department A cash railway system IS
being put in by which it will be possible
to send cash to the remotest part OF
the building in fifteen seconds.
On the next floor is found the depart
ment of ladies' wraps and suits. A
special and new feature on this floor is
the infants department. A complete
assortment Of small furs. blankets and
comforts IS displayed On this floor, as
throughout the entire building, largo
handsome cases, resting on granite
bases. are provided for the display Of
goods.
Messrs. Stone e Thomas have arrang-
ed for a novel idea which is in vogue IN
the large Eastern cities. It is ladies'
waiting room, and in it are provided
tables. easy chairs, sofas, stationery,
and everything Tor their convenience
and comfort. The floor above is the
stock room. including big stock OF
carpets. draperies, lace curtains and
rugs. and all styles of imported goods.
One of the most beautiful sights OF
the whole establishment is the display
of fine china and cut glassware on the
first or basement floor. This depart
ment is a ver.table bower Of beauty. 1t
includes all grades of China, japanese,
French and Carebad ware beautiful cue
glassware. Bohemian cut glassware
BANQUET lamps, etc. On this floor also
are the stationery, book and household
departments.
It is almost impossible 10 describe the
extent and varieties of this big store, but
the establishment is a credit to the city
or a larger city. Messrs. Stone *
Thomas are among the oldest business
firms in the surrounding country and
are well established with a big and grow
ing trade. They deserve the congratula-
lions of the public and their most gen.
erous patronage.
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