The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1902-11-07

NEAeAGlN1&ANAa
Iup. Greater enterprise than this tirm
possesses is not shown in any city in
the world. No other firm possesses
better business acumen or applies it
self more closely. These qualities rs
we'll as Others equally commendable
have been crowned with marvellous
success, gratifying indeed to the man
agement OF the business and a source
Of pride to every patriotic citizen.
When the firm took possession a
year ago lsst September there were
but 10 persons on the pay roll. Today
there are %, nearly double that Of 4
year ago. This is a remarkable show
ing and indicates the magnitudinous
growth in the volume of business.
No firm in the city prldeS itself
more upon the personnel Of It's clerks
and otice force than does the Watts
Lamberd Company and no firm has
greater reason to have such pride, for
they are certainly finely adapted to
the positions they fill and display a
knowledge, valuable not only to the
firm but also to the numerous pa
irons OF that store. To show that
this is an accurate assertion the at
tention OF the public is invited to a
brief description Of their work and
the part they so successfully take in
the business.
Mr.. y A. Godfrey. who forS years
was one OF the buyers for Joel Gut.
man * Co. OF Baltimore, and for the
past years with Hutzler Bros, OF
that city, is superintendent Of the
force and is from his experience a very
valuable man to the business.
Mr.. Curvel, who until recently was
connected with large carpet and
furniture concern In Baltimore, is a
salesman in the carpet department,
which is the largest and most varied
in the city, and is a gentleman who
knows the business thoroughly
Miss Cora Chorpening has charge Of
the dress goods department and is
thoroughly familiar with her line.
This department is simply magnificent
aud cannot be discounted in the state.
Miss Minta White in charge Of the
white goods department. has the bust
ness down to fine point and runs
that large and choice department In a
very successful manner.
Mice Mnrv plkn ma n /, tynS the 0nnn ri.
OF domestic goods with ability and is
ably assisted by Miss Bessie Sager
The high character OF their work and
the completeness Of the department
are gratifying TO both the manage
ment and the patrons.
Miss Hattie Martin has charge OF
the ribbons aud lace department. Her
experience in this line and superior
taste for the artistic serve the firm
well and please the public.
Miss Arella Martin has charge |
Of the notion department.; Miss Edna
Grapes, the shoe department.; and
Mrs. Russell the hosiery, ready.to.
wear and gloves department.. all OF
which are conducted in the most |
modern style.
On the second floor Miss Hattie
ChOrpening assisted by Miss Mamie
Drummond looks after the wraps,
suits, ready-tO.wear goods in general !
as well as millinery.
The saleslady In the millinery de-
paFtment is Misses Leona Stuart with !
Miss /. risp Jung head trimmer and |
.ia,eS ,IackS,n, and Born : assistant /
lrimmers. This depaTt menL Is named |
for its exquisite magnificence.
The Office force is composed Of Mr.. |
c. E. Lamberd, general manager, I'M
der whose management a goOdly pOr- |
ton of the remarkable growth Of the |
business has taken place, and Mr.. John |
p Nettleton, assistant boOkkeeper,an |
expert in the business.
Miss Ellie SageT presides over the |
wrapping department in charming |
and efficient manner and does valua-
bic work, She displays extraordinary
ability and certainly deserves much
praise for her quick dispatch OF busi-
ness,
In making reference to the personnel
OF the force we should not forget one
OF the most important members, name.
Mr.. Jesse Kennedy, who is the all
round man. He does his work In a
conscientious manner and has the i'm
pCt.cOnhdence Of his employers and
those around him.
The policy OF the management Is to
keep fully 10 touch with the latest
STYLES TO be found In eastern markets.
/ The firm has salaried representative
| in New York City, employed especial
| " 10 attend to any special orders
| which they may not have in stock.
The policy at all times is SO to make
everything satisfactory to the patrons
OF the store and when goods are not
satisfactory the firm cheerfully refunds
| the money without any questions,
Owing to their ability TO use large
Quantities, having two stores and be-
! lieying in seeing how low instead of
how much profit they can make on
goods, they prefer to make their money
Dn the volume Of S les and discounts
ON goods purchased.
This firms store ut Grafton Is the
largest there and even larger than the
one they have here. They employ %
people In that store. At that
place they conduct In addition TO the
lines handled here large mems cloth
ing, furnishing and shoe business.
There as here they have three store
rooms and handles mems hats and
shoes, mems cloLhing, furnishing, dry
goods, carpets, millinery and so forth.
The have goods to suit all-from the
cheapest to the finest, but carry no