The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-11-20
ENTERPRISING FIRM.
Miller & Rboads' Store Most Pleasant
Place for shoppers.

The enterprising firm OF Miller q
Phoads having completed the extensive
improvements TO their establishment on
BROAD street. and having thrown opened
10 the inspection Of their many friehas'
tbev are now prepared TO supply the
demands OF the purchasing public for
ANYTHING in the various lines OF soo"s
with which they have been so long ideh-
tilted TO the satisfaction OF their patrons.
Besides the generally extensive display
of goods. the comfort ana heaIth OF Gus
toners and employees are caretuiy at
tended to- and o special study mas Deeh
made along this line. The entire pullGlns
has been lifted I'D with all the modern
apniiances for steam heat and every
mart of the store Is perfectly ventilated
4 total Of $3.50 square feet have been
added TO the capacity OF the floors ana
porfect day light has been introduced
into every part OF the store The House
ware Depart nent alone has Loo adol'
tional square feet.
No new lines have been introduced
but every department for "hica t,1e
store has built up reputation ior tho
roliable character Of its wares mas teeh
much enlarged
Tho character Of the help employed
Is Of the highest only polite safes
noopie are engaged and every one tla1
enters the service is required 10 luIiiis"
the very best references as 20 moral chtl
acter. and each one IS selected Win %
,,iew OF giving the best attention 10 Gus
toners and as consequence the th'Ie
force IS thoroughly competent anu 'Hl''
he Thore is a careful buyer and man
-. eor each department. who Is thor
ofghlv qualified for the business MOST or
tbe fru's goods are purchased IN the
io,cost markets. Boston New YORK am"
pbiladolphia. and great portion comes
direct from the manufacturers or III
,orted direct. This being the tact eN-
collont goods can be supplied at reason
able prices. ,...5
Tho store as enlarged and completed
is tastefunv and beautifully decorated
the show of growing plants IN i'set De-
ing worth a trip.
4 speciaity is made Of mail orders the
business I'm that particular covering 'no
states OF Virginia, west Virginia Norm
C,rolina and South Carolina ms De
partment is under the care OF an eihclen'
co~ns of trained help. and the nrm 5
practice is 10 discriminate IN iaNoI Oh
oft-oftov-n trade. Immediate atleh'lo"
is given all mail, express and Geographic
orders. -4 h,. IA
The Houseware Department mas Low
additional square feet ana all Hioue il - 80.
veniences and carries an hl"us Oh Si-' i,.
and elass ware, lamps ana orlc-@-Oi 'l1'
and first class cooking appurlehdLce9'
olso, fine, pure cdhdleS anu
and school supplies. ..,,. ,...u-.,,o,,,
The Dress Goods and SIX Deparlnie'l
g. ono of the brightest spots IN the stoi'
and has the best stock the mousse h"s
e,e, carried with an efficient corps Oh
buvers and polite and thoroughly tram
The first floor devotes a separate ano
entire room 10 mems furnishings Col
rect underwear, hosiery. SHIRTS HeCA
wear etc. ,,, O.
Rhoads have always heen noted nave
baen especially favored with increase
snace and the best light and modern con
,-anfonces Of the age. There ls Wel
l,ovyn saving among Richmond ladies'
81 Won want ribbons. gloves hosiery
notions. faces. 60 TO Miller * Rhoads.
Tbis year the firm have made a special
~ of sterling silver ware for Xmas gnu
and their stock would do Justico 10
metropolitan silverware store.
The Linen and White Goods Depart
ments occupy well-ilshleh room 'o'
erIng "a space OF 100 square feet, an'
the linen values are Of the sterling guam
lies for which this store Is noted
ON the second floor the claim for tn
uehtest and brightest store ia Rchmon
il frUy sustained. II any part of stor
needs good light and ready-to-Wear de
partment does and is fully appreciated
The Cloak and Suit Department has
room 10 itself of 200 square feet Ini
departmeut which not only offers an un
! excelled line OF man-tailored suits, sep
arate skirts. jackets, capes and sill
waists. ready 20 wear. has also a made
! to-measure department where garment
are made 10 special measures and an au
! sDlutelv perfect tic guaranteed.
The Art Department Is located In IN
/ front OF this floor where experts 100 needl
work are in charge and all informauo
I'm REGARD 70 any kind OF fancy work fur
! nished. Brainerd d Armstrong; famou
fast colored embroidery silks are lead
| ing feature Of the department.
Lace curtains, p0rtieres and all kind
| Of upholstery and drapery occupy a prom
/ inent place specially lighted where ever
| thing can be seen 70 the very best advan
| tage.
I'm short Miller & Rhoads' large estah
/ Ushment represents the pick OF the bcs
! markets in the country, where anythin
/ required in their line can be procure
! with perfect safety as TO quality am
| prices.