Cañon City record., 1906-09-20

Thede's Millinery and Suit Store at
427 Main street is the center of shop
ping interest in Canon City today. the
occasion being the fall opening Of mil
linery and mantua-makers' goods at
that popular establishment Perhaps
never before in the history of the COM
munity has there been such large
and stylish display of feminine head
wear. cloaks and ladies' furnishings
as the one being shown al the above
named place this afternoon; at least,
that would be the inference from the
crowds that have thronged the store
thrown open to the public this after
noon.
Very elaborate arrangements were
made for the entertainment of visitors.
tie opera house orchestra under the
leadership of Prof. Schaeffer being
engaged to furnish music for the oc-
casion and contribute to the enjoyment
of the guests.
| The store decorations were design
ed by Mr.. Thede and are as attractive
as they are unique. They are of the
rustic order and show an originality
and taste that is at once pleasing and
restful Occupying nearly all of the
space in one of the show windows is
gigantic horseshoe trimmed in oak
leaves and ornamented with clusters of
scarlet berries from the mountain ash,
symbolizing the good luck that comes
from trading at Thede's millinery and
cloak house.
In another window is rustic scene
well calculated to show to the best
advantage the goods arranged about
lit; the whole forming picture that
cannot fail to command attention. The
interior of the store presents a scene
Of great attractiveness and beauty, the
decorations augmenting rather than
detracting from the superb display of
merchandise, which, after all, is the
thing most to be observed and studied.
During a period of little more than
a year the Thede establishment has
taken a foremost place among the mil
linery and suit houses OF this section
of the state, a result that has been
brought about by fair dealing, courte-
GUS treatment of customers and judi
cious advertising. This season the
stock of goods carried by Mr.. Thede
is larger than ever and is bewildering
In its variety. combining everything
associated with stores Of that charac-
the latest Paris and New York modes,
and in ladies' cloaks all OF the most
recent metropolitan creations. In hats
are shown all of the Peter Pan and
new Gainsborough patterns, which are
chic, stylish and comfortable. In opera
cloaks there is very complete as
sortment, which is sure to find many
admirers and purchasers. Ostrich
plumes are very stylish this year. and
the manner in which they are used by
trimmers render them unusually rich
and effective as millinery ornaments.
In furs the Thede establishment has
a line which in variety and beauty can
hardly be duplicated In the store out
side of Denver, and there is no reason
side of Denver, and there Is no excuse
why Canon City ladies' should go away
from town to buy anything OF that
kind. They are diversified enough in
price and quality to suit all customers
and merit generous patronage. Mr..
Thede has recently added children's
and infants department OF ready to
wear" goods, and can fit them out with
whatever is required in the way OF
clothing, In fact. the ready to wear"
feature is very popular here both for
grown-ups and children and is grow
ing rapidly in favor with its customers.
The Opening" at Thede's began at
2.30 o'clock this afternoon and will