The Newtown bee., 1903-06-12
Ten Puges.
New Milford.
A BUSINESS CHANGE.

A BUSINESS CHANGE.
 Among the manufacturing concerns which have given New Milford favor able name in the business life of Uncle Sam's domain, at least in the channel it enters, particularly in the middle west and eastern sections, is the Eastern Lounge Go. of this town. An important change has just been made in the affairs of the company, and it is matter for cOngratulation to the business interests of the town that this thriving industry is to continue under the same energetic and success full management as in the past. On May the partnership which had ex- isted between D. w. Pepper and the estate of William Schoverling was dissolved by mutual consent and new corporation formed in which D. w. Pepper became the principal owner, and also president and general man. ager ot the concern.
 The firm are just closing very suc- cessful season and MT Pepper is now engaged in getting out new designs, in which this firm have had strong leadership. They expect to make a large and novel exhibit at the July furniture exposition. At the last ex- position in New York parties from Nova Scotia were so pleased with the goods that they placed large order with MT Pepper, on which they had to pay 35 per cent export duty. This gives some idea of the standing of the product of this firm in the market of the world. The Eastern Lounge Go. began business 14 years ago, it being originated in the fertile brain of D. W. Pepper, wide-awake and aggressive man of business. With the late Will liam Schoverling, conservative but far sighted business man, MT Pepper set about to put the business on a firm basis, feeling confident that in enter ing the lounge business he would make success if hard work, first-class goods and originality of design amounted to anything, and he did not calculate in vain. The firm began business in a modest way in the brick block owned by MT Schoverling opposite the First National bank building. The firm prospered and eight years ago large brick factory was erected on West street, which has been enlarged till to-day the plant covers fully three quarters of an acre.
 The Secrat Of tho cuccoCc of tho con cern from the start has been the fact that there was a stirring personality in the management. MT Pepper was fortunate in having a knack as de- signer and in the lounge business he has had chance to display his talent with good effect. He was pioneer in the wire construction in couches for attaching the springs in place as substitute for cords. The innovation was great success, so much so that to-day every factory in thetountry has followed along these lines.
 MT Pepper was practically the orig inator of the adjustable couch business, line which has been extremely popu- lar in the furniture trade from the first. At recent furniture exhibition in New York MT Pepper was gratifed to have one of the largest manufactur- CTS of lounges in the country say to him: i've will have to take our hats off to you in the adjustable work. You are the father of that all right.'
 MT Peppers latest hit has been an adjustable divan, especially popular with the trade which supplies fine city flats and apartment houses. These divans have adjustable arms and backs and are capable of being changed int o seven different positions. The firm makes speciality of all kinds of order ed work, and has turned out some very beautiful and handsome pieces. It is an interesting fact that the business of the firm has increased year by year, and the last has been the best. This is owing to the fact that as a salesman and designer MT Pepper has few equals. A look over the beautiful goods used in covering the couches and divans was fascinating to the writer. Here were <-CO pdUUCl LID III tC1OulO. ld1ll CuCCto with embossed work. A large line of plain colors, stripes and ribs were shown us, as well as the higher grades of woven raised figured effects. The firm also use Fabrikod and Pantasote and genuine leather on lounges when ordered. Also French silk plush in plain and figured goods is brought into use as desired. A study of this de- partment convinced the writer he was not cut out for MT Peppers job, while
 MT Pepper thought he might not sue | ceed as newspaper man.
 In the wood construction the finely quartered oak and mahogany are used largely. Also the cross band veneered
 work, something tasty and nice, white carved designs are brought into use.
 All the goods are nicely finished, the