The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-10-13
0. H. Berry & Co.'S. Mammoth Store
ThrCWl Open.
SOME SPLENDID LINES OF GOODS
The Markets OF the World Cullcd for
the Best-A Unique and Beautiful
Window Decoration-The Dcparts
ments and Their Heads

| terday morning threw open the uVVis "A
their splendid new store. at the corner
OF Eleventh and Main streets. Tor the
opening Of the fall season Of 1898.
The initial day OF the season was marx
ed by gratifying success. hundreds
hocked to the great emporium and pro-
nted by their visit, as well as enjoyed
a splendid practical illustration OF the
coming seasons styles in mems and
| boys apparel.
Having spent the last month and a
! half in disposing OF the bulk OF the stock
| OF A. Saks s. Co., Messrs. o. II. Berry
4 CO. opened their entire store yester-
day morning with a brand-new stock OF
mems. boys and childrens clothes. fur
nishngs hats and shoes right from the
hands OF the most fashionable and repu-
table manufacturers of this country and
abroad-many lines having been imported
direct by them.
A COMPLETE STORE.
II would be difficult 10 find anywhere.
| even in the greatest metropolitan cities,
a more complete and splendidly-
store or .arger assortment OF mer-
| chandisc. representing the pest produc-
lions OF the most skilled artists IN ther
lines. as well as articles OF less expen-
sve character, all OF which, however are
guaranteed by the firm 10 be of the most
substantial character and stylish finish. as
| pledged by their well-known willingness
10 refund money on any article not In
every way satisfactory 10 the purchaser.
The great success OF Messrs. o. III.
Berry & Co. during the time that they
have been domiciled in their new store
has set at rest any misgiving that they
might have had on that subject, and the
outlook Is now exceedingly bright Tor
further successes and triumphs In the
future.
Every passer-by on Main street yester-
day stopped 20 gaze upon the decorations
in the eastern window OF the big store
among the most attractive and unique
ever seen in Richmond. The decorator.
who IS 4 true artist IN his line, has con-
structed Of shirts collars and cuffs. neck
ties and other articles of apparel fort.
from the summit az which two guns frown
down upon a wealth OF tasty and stylisn
articles in the window. Upon the wall
of the fort which Is composed entirely
OF white shirts, appear in bold charac-
ters the words
We have met the enemy. and they are
hours"
Everything I'm the mammoth establish
ment now goes like clock-work under
the charge Of the efficient and courteous
CORPS OF statesmen. nearly every one OF
which has for years been identified with
the business world Of Richmond. Tho
whole is under the direction OF Mr..
| Thomas II. Starke, manager. assisted by
Mr.. George w. Rady.
MEMS CLOTHING.
This department is under the charge or
Messrs. r. NJ billiard. Roger Atkinson.
H. c. G.. Hartman. r. J. Smith and VIII
| liam L. Nelson. The experience OF this
| corps guarantees every satisfaction to the
ttsri.a In. ha
various nnes-shorts. longs. stouts and
slims-that odd. indeed. must be the figure
! that cannot be fitted there. and 10 please
, the personal fancy OF purchasers OF suits
! and overcoats. a very efficient cutter Is
| ALWAYS on hand in the alteration depart
ment TO make all alterations and changes
free OF cost, thus giving the trade all the
! advantages of a frst-class merchant tall
oring establishment
Many patterns carried I'm ready-made
/ stock were imported direct in the piece
! by the firm, and are. therefore exclusive
! with them one word well describes this
/ department.: Complete"
BOYS AND CHILDREN.
This department is under the charge
Of Mr.. Thomas 49, Floyd. ably assisted
| by Mr. j. W. Friend. The experience
and pleasant courteous manners OF these
gentlemen make this branch OF the store
a peculiarly pleasant one for ladies' en-
! gaging In hitting out their growing chill
drcn. This department has received the
especial attention OF the firm, and there
are many novelties In the juvenile line.
such as military suits I'm the greatest pro-
fusion, REFERS. fnvernesses, soldier caps,
various decorations such as cords and
tassels. and. IN fact, anything which
could be called FOR TO add 10 the per-
onal appearance or comfort Of the rising
generation 10 is the most complete
and greatest value-giving line OF chill
dren's outhttlngs 20 be found In the
| country.
FURNISHINGS.
This important branch OF the immense
business IS IN charge OF Mr. George n.
Figner, ably assisted by Messrs. Norman
! Short. Raymond Christian and z. Meyer.
Mr.. Figner long had charge OF this de-
partment In the old store Of Messrs o.
H. Berry & Co, while Mr.. Short FILED
the same position with Messrs A. Saks
| 4 Co. The long experience Of these
! gentlemen and their knowledge Of the
tastes of the trade. the most fastidiOus
| as well as the more unassuming, stamp
! them as the men for the place. They
| have selected and now have on display
the choicest and best assorted lines OF
neckwear. collars and cuffs Garry the
well-known imported German brand. that
has been so long popular with the trade)
underwear. being exclusive agents for
the celebrated Or. Jaeger's sanitary sys-
tenn shirts, hosiery, handkerchiefs.
dressing-robes and everything that goes
20 make the perfectly appointed man.
THE HAT DEPARTMENT.
The efficient manager OF this branch
IS Mr.. r. L. Adams. who was so long
identified with the old firm OF A. saks
81 Co., assisted by Mr.. w. +. Tomlin-
son. Besides carrying IN stock leading
| lines and different grades OF hats. made
b. the best-known manufacturers OF the
country. Messrs o. II. Berry & Co.. are
exclusive agents for the justly-popular
Dunlap hats.
The trade Will find IN this department.
every grade and shape OF haadwear and
satisfaction Is as: Urred.
THE SHOE DEPARTMENT.
In charge Of this branch is Mr. NJ. II.
West, who has been all his life identified
either with the manufacturers or retail
ers OF shoes, and who Is considered one
Of the most efficient men in this line IN
the city he IS assisted by Mr.. T.. c.
, Mcconnell. In this department IL carried
a complete line Of shoes, the leader being
the celebrated "Hanan" footwear.
Measures are also taken for special
sizes 10 be made 10 order thus giving the
trade the advantage OF securing a perfect
and comfortable III at lower prices than
can be obtained when footwear Is made "
order as distinct business.
There Is also in stock q complete line
OF bicycle and special athletic shoes. made