The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1898-10-08
PROMINENT HARDWARE FIRM
Gilbert & Gehr, Who Are Leaders in
Their Line Wholesale and Retail

Their Line Wholesale and Retail.
! The magnitude of the commercial inter
ests of this locality can be no better judged
than by personal visit to it's leading bust
ness Institutions; and having made tour
of inspection, one concludes that in no
similarly situated community can better
or more favorable showing be made
Among its many mercantile establish
ments, the above worthy house is entitled
to recognition as one of those through
whose energy and enterprise such an ex-
tensive trade has been brought to this sec
ton. Being thoroughly representative
establishment in the business, it controls
large share of the surrounding patron
age, and we do not hesitate to recommend
it to the careful consideration of buyers in
this city and county.
The names of Gilbert & Gehr are closely
and prominently identified with the growth
and progress Of our city and will form a
conspicuous part in its history for the read
ING of future generations The foundation
of the business was laid about four dec
AIDES since by the late Jesse Reifsnider.
In 1886, twelve years ago, Babylon Il
Gilbert came into possession, and in 1895,
Mr. d. S. Gehr formed partnership with
Mr.. Gilbert, purchasing the interests Of
Mr.. Babylon.
The store and stock is by far the largest
in this section, the building measuring
5Ox100 feet, while large shed is utilized
for warehouse and storage purposes. The
stock embraces an immense line; from
tack to stove can here be found.
BY STRAIGHTFORWARD business methods,
absolutely square dealing, and courtesy
that is innate, the firm has made friends
by the hundreds, and today enjoys a pop
ularity and trade that reaches beyond
the limits of Carroll county.
The arrangement Of the immense stock
of goods adds to the attractiveness of the
store, and pronounce it, at first g lance, an
up to date establishment In connection
with the store proper is the tin shop,
where all kinds of tin, iron, galvanized
and copper work is executed in the most
approved manner. Tin, iron and steel
roofing is done in large or small contracts,
and the work never fails of satisfaction.
The firm only employs skilled workmen in
this department, knowing that "the best
is always the cheapest and this policy
has placed the stamp Of reliability upon
all its dealings.
Mr.. Gilbert was born in Pennsylvania;
and began his business careerin Littlestown.
Pa. which has been characterized by bus
mess foresight, untiring industry and Il
constant endeavor to please and benefit his
! patrons.
Mr.. Gehr was born and raised in West
minister. and for 20 years was ldentltle,'
with the First National Bank of this city.
Both gentlemen are public spirited, closely
identified with Westminster 5 best interes;
and ever ready to give encouragement t.
any enterprise that will advance the pub
lie veal
1t may be added that this house intro.
duced steam and hot water furnaces here
twelve years ago and that its work has
stood the test of time. With skilled and
proficient workmen, it is in truth Il
':pioneer industry and th2ir ;rade cX
tends over Western Maryland.