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The record-union., 1898-12-18

Why isn't pumping up the tire Civ
ing bicycle its second wind?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
ZINE CANDY for Christmas.

Al Conida's palace Of sweets
The entire force has been busy the last
few weeks making candy at this famous
palace and they will be busy weeks to
come.
Conida finished up several 5-pound boxes
of his celebrated chocolate bcnbons made
every Christmas and sold for $1O0. They
are put up ia pretty boxes and 90 like lot
cakes. These boxes make nice presents.
His chocolate dainties the new confec-
lion, 1ust got out, is becoming immensely
popular. It is made Of the finest choco-
late with fine cream and pure fruit fla
vors. This is put up ina pound boxes and
sold for 30 ce0ts.
This candy is as fine as that made any
where II IS al good as the product for
which $i.0O is paid.
Several dozen boxes Of choice. rich choco-
lates are just put up--as chocolate roasted
almonds chocolate peeans chocolate wai-
nut chocolate Brazil nut, chocolate pine
apple, chocolate flberts.
They are delicious.
Only 50 cents a pound ia beautiful boxes.
To me visitors here next week a special
invitation is extended TO call at Conida's
and iook over his stock. II they contem-
plaie laying in a stock OF Christmas good
les they can never get a better opporiun-
ity than IS afforded next week TO make hol-
iday purchases. Conidas Palace Is on
Bull street.
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The STRONGHOLD OF A Big CITY

posed OF Edward f. and Robert p Lowell,
two of Savann1h's influential and substan-
tial citizens, This firm travels Georgia.
Florida, Alabama and South Carolina.
1t carries q general line of hardware of
the best manufacture Il carries tinware.
wagon material. bar and band iron, naval
stores supplies, pipe and pipe fittings. :
iul line of guns and sporting goods. The
best make Of guns and other goods IN this
line receiving The highest recommendation.
They carry a very large stock of oil heat
ers, ranging from medium grade to the
best heaters made. They carry plows and
fun line of agricultural implements.
lay leaders, BINDERS. mowers, cut disk
harrows, cutters, eornsheners. fan mills,
collars and traces.
Their mill supply department is COM
plete, embracing betting and steam pack
ing and shafting.
They nave built up a mammoth bust
ness by liberal dealing.
They buy in large lots and are enabled
10 give customers the benefit of their close
buying
This store is located at 113, lis Broueh-
ton street west where the propr.etors in
Nite merchants who come to Savannah
next week upon the occasion of the Presi-
dents visit, to make their store headquar-
tiers and inspect thcir large stock.
Notice their advertisement in another
part of this issue.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
7 lindsay & MORGAN.

l.. These names are suggestive Of furni-
ture-of fine furniture, of medium grade
furniture-cf furniture for the rich-of fur
niture for the poor-of furniture for the
hlgh-of furniture for the low
Furniture for everybody, everywhere.
No house 10 the slate handles more fur
niture. Few in the South handle as much.
Lindsay a. Morgan have a lasting reputa-
lion for reputable goods 1t Is worth a
"trip 10 their mammoth store to see their
immense stock
They have bedroom suits IN every wood,
ranging IN price from $l0 to $500. ParlOr
furniture embracing all styles, classes, and
covers from $25 10 500. Fancy parlor
pieces as cabinets, fancy tables. leather
and wood chairs; Yenire chairs. imported.
Tables and rockers a speciality. Lounges
and touches with box attachment for
holding ladies dresses Hat racks, china
closets. sideboards in oil woods Dining
chairs and tables. Wardrcbes and chif-
fon.ers.
A chiffonier will tickle anybody for a
Christmas gift A drawer for everything,
and everything IA q drawer.
Book cases 10 suit The most fastidious.
as well as the most humble. Iron beds
upon which they pride themselves. Baby
CARRIAGES we tNht fdAt u tilt Elttl-
dren" said Mr.. Lindsay. NO matter
how rich or poor their parents are. we
think as much Of one as The other"
The carpet department Of this house Is
complete also No house in the South
carries a larger line. In rugs they have
an sizes from smal door size up 10 12xi5
in wilton and Smyrnas. Lace curtains
from Is cents 20 so a pair.
Uphoistering department - the best in
the city. The stove department. although
The youngest. will compare with any III
The city I'VE make a specially Of the
celebrated Buck stoves and stee, ranges. +"
said Mr. Lindsay. santa Claus Is al our
store" he said. with presents Tor every
body. our line Of toys Is complete"
Bicycles-fhc famous Crawford; 80
model on che way.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
EoPoLD ADLER.

A-- This Is the largest house In Savannah.
one Of the largest in the South, and the
only department store in the state. Mr.
Adler is yet young man. but a prince Of
merchants He came here from the New
York house, which he originally entered
as office boy. The office boy had the ele
ments OF man in him, and by applica
ton 10 business became proprietor Of the
savannah store, which he has Continued
TO BALD up until to-day he has one or tho
largest houses IN the South
me stock comprises everything kept in
q department store. The furniture depart
ment Is large and complete Fine tewelrv
Is kept here. House furnishing, domestlcs.
dry goods. silks, hosiery, ladies' suits.
cioaks, bric-a-brac, millinery, shoes lace
and embroidery
The carpet department is very large.
Any size rug. any price
Mr.. Adler buys in very large lots. which
enables him 20 sell very cheaply. In be-
Ing able 10 DO SO. he has built up a large
mail order business and stands foremost
In The trade of Savannah. Within the last
few months he has added gents clothing
and furnishings. This department II as
complete as can be. Half Of the first floor
Is devoted to this department. MIR. Leon
Silverstein presides over this department.
n his Is military headquarters" said he.
probably seVen-eighths OF The military
equipments sold the soldiers during their
stay in Savannah was sold by Leopold
Adler"
In this department only men are en-
ployed. No ladies' are employed to sell
men clothing An ample force Of courteous
and wide-awake clerks are on duty to
show and SELL In this department no
specially is offered That is, no sDecial
style or pattern is offered at proportion
ateiy cheaper price than another. A sDe-
chilly is made of the entire department.
Mr.. Adler purchased the goods made 10
his order BY the most expert tailoring con-
Germs u the big markets. E1e bought them
In large iola-lots large enough 20 enable
him 10 ges discounts that smaller estab-
lisnmenis. buying IN smaner lots. cannot
possibly avail themselves Of The result
Is, Mr Adler is to-day selling good goods
AZ prices which other houses are compelled
10 place on Inferior goods. In this depart
ment may be found fun dress suits that
equal those coming from any tailoring es-
ENLISTMENT in the country. They are well
made. pretty patterns ana are marked
within the reach OF anybody whose tafte
calls FOR them. The Tuxedo suits arc tia
handsomest articles offered They are
made 90 fii. and guaranteed 10 MI cx.
qniaife patterns. siyiishiy made W
in faet. anything O. found here said
Continued on rage ~.
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n N UP TO DATE firm.

nm UP TO DATE firm.
"A The progress of NJ. Dryfus illustrates
what unyielding purpose to succeed can ac-
complish when backed by energy and in
tesrity From a small beginning in Octo-
Der, 1885, NJ Dryfus has steadily pushed
his way to the front among Savanuah's
clothing houses until he stands to-day
among the foremost in his line, and his
trade reaches every section and class of
people in the city as well as surrounding
country. Selling only reliable merchandise
at closest possible prices and always ac-
cording everyone the utmost courtesy and
fair treatment has cemented a feeling of
friendship between the trade and this mer-
chant resulting in the steady support Of
al friends and constant acquisition of
new ones.
at is a great pleasure, said Mr.. Dry
fus. ito review the fact that when GUS
toner starts to trade with me that Gus
toner seldom leaves And among those
who started twelve or thirteen years ago
the great bulk who were then customers
are so slill while thousands and thousands
have joined the ranks =
Mr. Dryfus says he makes it a rule 10
sell only reliable goods and then, if for
any reason, a customer becomes dissatis-
fled the money is cheerfully refunded.
1T is a pleasure to have customers come
back and boast of how long my goods
wear,9 said Mr.. Dryfus. This is the result
of a thorough knowledge of business, cou-
pied with keen judgment of values, sound
financial resources and thorough business
methods.
MIR. Dryfus continually increases and en-
larges his business and grows in popularity
favor and regard.
He deserves this and more.
His store is 127 Congress street west,
where visitors are especially invited next
week.
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hen & Co. have made lasting reputation
on it,
This firm is composed of II, H. Cohen
and f. J. Kulman. Both are young men
of experience and ability. They are alive
10 the interests OF patrons and il is due to
their vigilance IN keeping track OF the
best things and The latest things in tne
market that their customers have learned
10 rely upon them, and place their orders
and their friends orders with them.
: Their stock Today is prettier than ].
mas ever been. It comprises a more varied
line and a larger line. Their Studehaker
line Is beautiful. sAnd their stock of bug
gies, Surveys and traps VIII be show TO
visitors next week.
Mr. Cohen invites visitors TO call and les
him show off his stock. II will cost them
nothing and wil be exceedingly interest
ing.
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THn souTHERN aRocERY 90.

THE SOUTHERN GROCERY CON-
4 PANY Is one Of the largest wholesale
and retail grocery stores in the business
center. II is an incorporated institution,
having as members some Of the best bust
ness men IN the city. il is conducted upon
prudential lines. and up-to-date and rod
ern methods. BY its splendid system OF
doing business ana by Offering the best
and most reliable goods # has enlisted the
patronage OF the best class Of customers.
The Southern Grocery Company makes
II a rule not 10 handle goods that come
second hand. Whenever st IS possible they
deal direct with the manufacturer They
buy in large lots and save discounts. This
they are able 20 give customers The hene-
ht Of. Every can OF condemned milk, for
instance is obtained from the manufacture
er direct II IS not handled through any
middle men. The same IS true OF rice and
lomatoese The famous brands a. Curtice
and Heinz come direct Every pound OF
coffee is bought direct Crackers come
atralght from the manufacturer. There
are houses, and called reliable grocery
houses. who handle everything second
hand. When they do, they do not know
What they are getting az records rs fresh
ness. Many concerns palm or this stale
product upon "a guliiDle pubic as fresh
waon in truth H. ia nothing Of the sort.
Especial Stress - laid upon the class
Of goods kept az his store. Nothing but
tho begt ~ kept "a ls always fresh ana
mHy ~ relied upoa. Butter cheeAe e0f-
ffe f0ur lard end an stable as well ~
fuo ffffA iine 81 every imaginable ar
lie4e IA fancy groceries, A Is 4 cgGt0m ~
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where. He picks up job lots here and
there in the markets Of the East and
as able TO mark goods very low
In addition to having in stock every inn
aginable TOY, Bernstein carries an exten-
sive line OF OIL heaters They are up to
The standard and the price is always low.
He is selling great many 10 the best
people in town.
He carries a fun line of small hardware
lamps OF various sizes ana STYLES; cook
ing utensils, crockery and glassware. cut
iery at lower prices than ever heard Of,
Good knives, cheap knives, an sorts OF
knives-aA sorts prices.
\ nice line vases.
Christmas presents Of every kind
said MIR. Bernstein. chat visitors viii.
md to their intorests to buy. They will
save money and get what they want. /
sell for cash, buy FOR cash and save all
expenses Of credit business. which l give
customers benefit of. ] cut no prlce at
the same time, underseA my neighbors,
because l keep down expense, Visitors
viii be treated courteousiy next week at
my stores, and they are especially invited
to make them headquarters.
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r HE GROWTH of the firm Of B. II.
i Levy g. Bro is interesting.

Levy & Bro. is Interesting
Years ago Mr. b. II levy began busl-
ness alone on Jefferson and Bryan streets.
lie ala NOS making q big show hut hts
mind was upon becoming a big merchant.
AS natural as the seasons come did MIR.
Levy grasp and comprehend the plan OF
great clothing house.
Ia few years his quarters became too
small. and. taking his brother, Henry
into the business they moved TO 159 Com
gress street where they remained several
years, doing a thrifty business.
Most people thought that this house had
reached its zenith
II looked so. II was big house, filed
with all kinds Of reliable goods The peo-
pie locked there when they wished any
thing.
But Mr.. Levy's plans were not COM
plete He had not grown large enough
Moving TO bis present spacious home on
Broughton street he doubled his stock
increased his force. ana the business sped
ahead as If driven by some great power
This fall he added full and completes
line of ladies' fine cl0thng-tailor-nn
suits, and, Ia fact, everything IN ladies'
wear This department is presided over
by ladies'. IL has become as popular ~
every other project these business men
have put on foot. Ladies VINO were we'd
ded to other stores, and who possibly had
some prejudice against other concerns. are
becoming regular customers of this great
store. The truth Is. they get what they
want. They get reliable, stylish, handsome
patterns. Great care Is exercised IN the
purchase of these fabrics. No pattern Is
stocked that is not pretty. on that IS NOT
fully up to date.
The same is true Of mems clothing
3. II. Levy & Bro. are the leaders in
this line. Nobody denies It. They have
long been and VIII be.
The secret OF their success Is reliability
and taste in bringing before their patrons
the handsomest patterns, and the most
stylish goods to be found III any market
in the country Visitors TO Savannah next
week should visit this great estabIish-
ment
IL is a show
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11
T-wENTY-NINE YEARS in business
That's the record.

II. H. Cohen & Co, at Broughton and
West Broad streets, leads all establish
ments in buggtes, wagons and harness in
his part Of Georgia They are among the
largest in me South. They handle a splen-
lid class Of goods and have built repu-
.ation that cannot be broken down soon.
This nrm sold Maj. Gen Fitzhugh Lee
his private carriage ana sold 10 the gov
eminent. every vehicle purchased here
They cater especially TO the city trade and
hey have no doubt the largest city bust
ness here.
They are agents for the great sLudeba-
.er wagon concern which means that their
tock IS always a the head Of the list
rhey are agents also FOR the celebrated
aogow Axle Long Distance Schooling Co
hen's special farm ara tumentine wagons.
rh,s has proven beyond every experiment
lo bc tac wagon ioI this section, and Co
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11

nm S. BROWN, the fashionable cloth
WAs Ter, at 1913 Broughton street, west.
is Offering some of the best bargains IN
clothing and gents furnishing goods ever
heard OF in savannah.
His stock is new.
Every article was brought from the larg-
est concerns East, beginning of this sea
SON Nothing is old. out Of style or unde-
sirabie patterns.
He carries the best line Of shirts. the
best undersuits, collars and cuffs. a
varied line Of handkerchlefs, gloves and
novelties in neckwear.
He stocks the latest block Of hats. His
stock OF overcoats, which has just ar
rived is unsurpassed by any concern in
the state. overcoats in every weight.
Overconts in every color
Oyerceats at every price.
visitors TO the city next week should
by all means inspect my line" said Mr.
Brown. They cannot beat It in style or
price"
A fine line Of dress suits are carried
by Mr.. Brown They are made by the best
tallors in The country, especially for this
house. Everything entering into their
make up is hrst-class. There Is not a
shoddy part 70 them. They were bought
in quantities that win permit this estab-
lshment to make close price on Them.
Everything nice In umbrellas.
Mr. Brown carries splendid line Of
umbrellas and mackintoshes. The very
thing for this season. Nobody makes a
mistake in buying one or the other or
both.
See his advertisement elsewhere.
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VAFEsFas CHINA PALACE, at Il
NV Broughton street, west, is the pref

XkFESFas CHINA PALACE, at II
NV Broughton street, west, is the pref
test place in Savannah. This firm has
been in existence over twenty years ana
continues 10 grow. This season lis stock
seems 40 be prettier and more select man
ever before.
The finest china. cut glass, silver of ev-
ery design and pattern at any and all
prices IS now on exhibition at this store
Holiday novelties are arriving and visit
ors will find il pleasant to inspect this
exquisite stock
Everything in Havlland's that IS neat
and late patterns, plain and decorated
Sole agents for Libbey's cut glass, the
finest in America. 1t is interesting to IN
epect this stock alone. Some of the hnest
pieces ever landed in Savannah are on eX-
hbiton at Vests.
A full line of Sterling silver novelties
and fancy pieces are shown. Nothing
more appropriate than these for neat, ano
inexpensive gifts.
A large line of English, German and
American china. A beautiful hae OF
lamps Just received. Some cheap. some
expensive, but ali worth more than asked
for them They have al sorts OF GLOBES
This firm is agent for Reed q Barton
fine plated ware-goods that wear.
Oil heaters a speciality. This stock IS
large and well selected. Some small
heaters-some large heaters. All the
best manufactured They were bought
well and customers will gel the benefit Of
the close buying.
Mr. West especially invites visitors TO
inspect his large stock and make them
selves at home during their visit next
week
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-11

NOBODY, here or elsewhere IN Georgia,
1 Hha3 grown 10 manhood or womanhood
without knowing OF The jewelry house Of
TheEs Bros.
1t is the Oldest establishment and one Of
The largest 10 tho state. Mr. Thos. Theus
the senior member Of the firm, he's been a
jeWeier IS years. He has been a close OBJ
server and hard worker, End his knowi-
edge OF jewelry is great and extensive.
Mr.. s. f.. rheus, Junior member. after
years Of business connection IN New York.
IS no doubt one Of The best posted Jewell
ers IN the country.
This firms hold upon the people gets its
strength IN the fact that It's stock Is the
best most reliable ana prcuiest here. cou-
pied win the leverage that fair and square
transactions give Tais stock D. pretiler 10.
day ihan u over waN. Fresh goods arc ar
irving and ne designs seem to b. fnofe
novel than usuai. Ornamental CLAN ware
ana flf Teheei cri-a'afr ir VI dftirrs. err.
e1hi9lscd BeauAlui lmpoIts1 Ynnna glass
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oYCE & cATHARINE.
u Proprietors Of the Marsh

- ffCpIieloIA OL tue Nhdi>HdAi house.
Rehtted, renovated furnished and made
the equal Of any popular price hotel in the
South.
Mr.. Charles F. Catharine, the genial
manager, has an extensive acquaintance
among business men throughout this slate.
Florida and adjoining states He knows
the travelling men. and his popularity is
rapidly increasing his patronage. He has
been before the public i've years. His taca
and judgment make him hotel man Of
ability. recognized everywhere he is known.
Mr. Boyce the other member of the
firm, is an old hotel man, experienced ana
popular. lie comes from the Duval Of
Jacksonville where he was successful. es-
tabhshing the reputation Of being one Of
the finest caterers 10 the country.
Messrs. Boyce and Catharine Fave sur
rounded themselves with courteous and
popular men IN every department. which
will extend their patronage.
Mr. Watter fcIdue' formerly OF the Or
ton. is chief clerk, and has made many
friends.
Mr. ". y, Gc0denoueh. night clerk has
large acquaintance ana exceptionally
popular
The Marshall House IS headquarters for
the psymaster general Of the army.
The rates at this house are 81 ana &. 20
per day.
Visitors 10 the city are invited 10 max,
inia hotel headquarters zeal week,
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IN HARDWARE.
Tha r,.r.,,oat t,o..,.

IN HARDWARE
The foremost house.
The Palmer Hardware Company Is a
monument to the pluck and enterprise ana
thrift Of abe business men. From linn
ted retail business in 1853. begun by Mr..
Samuel Palmer, father of three Of the
members ofthe present company. IL Las
grown into the greatest hardware conoesn
in the state and one Of the largest in the
South. In 1891 the Palmer Hardware Com
pany was Incorporated with capital stock
Of $1Co,O0o. The officers are: President,
Samuel b. Palmer vice president, Her
bert A. Palmer; treasurer. Henry " Pal
mer,and secretary. Armin b. Palmer
This house IS located on jefferson ana
Bay streets. at which point the wholesale
and retail RI ,e Is centered. Tie presens
quarters o, he company is handsons
brick. occupying Il very large floor space.
They handle ali kinds Of hapdware, agri-
cultural implements. mechanical builders
supplies blacksmith and mlrers mater.
rails
They have built up a mammoth busi-
ness by broad liberal dealing. They pur-
chase In the largest lots. which enables
them to sell az the closest margins &c
profits. They control the territory em-
nracing in Eastern and South Georgia ana
Florida. They have a large trade in car
DINA and reach out for a share of Ala
bama's trade.
Il viii be interesting for visitors 40 Sa-
vannah next week TO go through this es-
adjustment. They will find many articles
the existence of which had never occurred
TO them. The completeness of the stock
y feature 10 which ones attention is
directly attracted on entering the store.
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IICK's RESTAURANT is one of tn,
| lstable1 concerns Of Savannah.

j.
1 stable concerns Of Savannah.
BY energy ana push he has outstripped
his neighbors and stands to-day without
a peer in Southern Georgia.
Mr.. Hicks is the Oldest restaurant or
hotel men in Savannah.
People throughout this state and ad-
joining states know Hicks. They have
put up at his famous restaurant They
have partaken Of his famous dinners and
have been the objects of his kindness time
and time again.
AS everybody knows, he began as clerk
here years ago and became proprietor Of
his employers business a few years later.
He put his shoulder 70 the wheel and
fairly electrified the business. 1t grew
and grew, and is going to-day.
Secretary Alser not long ago on his trip
through Georgia read Of Hicks famous
selection Of game and fearing lest every
duck would be gone when he arrived in
Savannah, wired an order for t.
Hicks Thanksgiving dinner was an eye
opener. Hundreds ale al his table, and
they may forget Other things, but they
can't forget that dinner. Hundreds Will
take Christmas dinner with him This
viii be even more elaborate than the
Thanksgiving dinner.
Already the aroma Of rich fruit cakes
and the enlivening odors OF imported wine
are announcing the coming Of Christmas
al Hicks.
Hicks, restaurant has made evtensive
preparations to accommodate the visitors
to the city next week, and everybody will
be served promptly and served well.