The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-09-14
Fire Caused No Interruption in
Their Business.
THE REGULAR FALL OPENING
IN All Parts Of the Large FoursStory
Building The Mos, Attractive and Ups
to-Date Display of Newest and
Best Goods Are offered.

The firm of Cordes & Mosby will be in
position tomorrow morning to extend 10
i,s patrons and friends welcome to the
splendid new four-stoIy building 1t mas
erected on the site OF the structure de-
stroyed by fire on February 10Th last
The removal from the temporary quar-
tiers which the firm has occupied IN the
Masonic Temple, has been completed,
and AFTER this date business will be re-
sumed at the old location, No. 1o1-loS
East Broad Street. The new building,
however, in every way is greatly sn-
perior 10 the one it replaces. and in Its
construction every facility which ex-
perience and foresight could suggest has
been adopted and embodied.
The removal Into the large and com
noodious quarters furnished by the four
floors and basement, will be made the
more notable as the regular fall opening
of new goods and wares Of all discrip-
tions viii take place tomorrow as we'll.
With the splendid opportunities for ex-
hibiting goods which the new buidinG
offers the extensive and choice limo OF
sall fabrics and creations which the
FIRMS buyers have purchased In the
Northern markets will present most
winning aud attractive appearance
In THOROUGH ACCORD.
The thoroughly substantial and salts
factory character Of the interior lit
tinss OF the store will harmonic we'll
with the hight quality good for which
this firm has come to enjoy an enFlaple
,.eputation And every one VIII join in
GOOD wishes for the continued and IN
e1easing success of firm which mas
shown the sturdy pluck and business
push to maintain It's place without IN
terruption as a leader in the business
TO which it caters. in spite OF SO SERIOUS
q raishap as the one which perez the
firm on February Goth last
On the evening of that day after busl-
r,ess hours the building and stock goods
of this firm were destroyed by one OF
the quickest fires Richmond has ever
Known. In less than an hour ali was
Eoae. Nothing was saved from the
flames. Yet in just twenty-one days
the company moved with such energy
and activity that It was able TO open
with a new and complete line OF gooos
In the large store-room OF the Masonic
ren,ple. Within three days after the
New York markets and new stock OF
goods. equal if not superior, to any ever
shown in Richmond, was within three
weeks spread before the patrons OK the
store in the Masonic Temple.
For. this notable demonstration OF WiaS
pluck and push could accomplish the
store was rewarded by a splendid spring
and summer trade. The same employees
were retained, and their hearty co-opera-
ton was insured by the fact that they
lost not day Of time on account OF the
fire. being paid in full for the three
weeks which elapsed between the date
of the fire and the opening in the Masonic
Temple. This courteous and liberal
treatment was greatly appreciated.
The interior OF the new store IS fur-
nished entirely In oak and IS fitted out
with handsome beveled-edge glass cases
and decorations
FINE STORE; ELEGANT STOCK.
The firm will open with a large, hand
scnler and more complete stock than II
has ever carried before. TIE old force
remains Intact with some necessary adui-
tions. No change has been made in the
arrangement of the floors other than that
the building is six feet longer than be-
fore. in this way allowing the office to be
on the first floor.
The ground. or first floor, is devoted to
such stock as Is kept in first-class dry
goods establishment. On the left as you
cutter Is the linen department, and here
Will be found a stock which in pattern
and Quality has never been equaled In
Richmond Next come the dress goods
counters. This stock has been selected
With the utmost care end many novelties
Eaa offered, making a display which the
RenageInent says is more attractive than
any ever presented before.
Cordes and Mosby has always prideL
fsself upon its stock of silks and with
confidence and much pride there is Of
tered for sale this year a stock suIpass-
ing In size and quality any ever before
shown to patrons of the store.
In the reer Of the store is the black
goods department. The stock has been
bought for several months and embraces
everything that could be desired by those
wanting medium or hgh-cla4ss goods. In
the aXtrerne rear will be found the do
nestics and Things.
PRETTY RIBBONS.
On the right as entered from the front
Goor fs the ribbon counter. Here Will
nil new and staple weaves both in plain
dress trimmings department. This stock
shown are controlled exclusively BY the
firm. In this department can be found
e complete assortment OF ready-made
lace department which comes next. IS
exhibited a line of laces. including Sc
iections from the naIrowest machine
made wal" to the handsomest hand