The Pensacola journal., 1907-05-28
BY j. Francis keeIev.


a million and a half dollars in the
month of April. is a record that Pen
SacOla may well be proud of, and the
manner in which improvements are
being made, necessitating the outlay
Oh large amounts of money. il shows
that confidence is not lacking on the
part OF those who have seen the city's
growth year by year
1t shows that they recognize what
the past has shown. and that the fut-
ure,-glOriOus, as it must be,-wiH
place Pensacola in the foremost ranks
OF the Southern cities.
! The fine homes that are being built
in the residential part of the city
the erection of new and the improving
of old buildings in the business sec
ton, all denote progress, and prove
that the prosperity of the people has
increased with the citys growth.
! That the merchants and stOrekesp-
erS are fully alive to the present or
der of things, and that they are cater
ing to the demands of their custom
ers, is quite evident from the dis
plays seen on all sides. not alone in
the stores, but particularly in the
windows. | will cite herewith, a few
instances of this, mentioning several
of the many stores that have kept
their names household words in this
charming city. Some of them are
quite young in business, but by their
aggresSiveness they have entrenched
! themselves firmly in the business
world
! Yesterday afternoon | spent about
an hour looking into the various shop
windows, and picked out at random
the following window displays that
attracted my attention:
oerson's.
From small beginning, twelve
years ago, this store has grown grad
ually and steadily, until to-day it is
one of the largest of its kind in the
city, and might we'll rank with similar
stores in many of the larger cities.
! They handle chiefly. chinaware- glass,
and have special and high class
/ jewelry department.
As the business increased, more
space was required from time to time.
and the present location. in the new
Brent building was recently secured.
and the jewelry department added.
! This department is in charge of Mr.
F. Sharp. and it would be a difficult
| task to find a better stock of watches.
| jewelry and silverware than Gerson's
| have on display A glance at the
statement
Ready-to-Wear Store.
Nine months ago, this store was
created and it at once sprang into
popularity, owing to the high class of
goods carried. That it filled a long
desired want. goes without saying
Many of the frccks and costumes
carried are reproductions of models
designed abroad, and one purchasing
at this establishment has the salts
faction of knowing that she is practi-
cally alone in her selection. for the
reason that few, if any duplicates, in
exclusive ideas, are carried.
This is particularly true of the
millinery department.
The interior of the store is hand
somcly fitted up. and the articles of
dress so arranged that they are easily
accessible and shown to advantage
owing to the light and other arrange
ments. -
The Ready-to-Wear Store is unques-
tionably first in its line, and might
well be boasted of, for the reason
that it is far superior to similar
stores in many of the larger cities
of the country.
Mr.. Alex. Friedman has arranged a
special waist sale, for the early part
window will show
Standard Clothing Company.
On October first. 1904, the above
store, dealing exclusively in mems
Cboth Little and Big'D togs, was
originated, and from its inception has
won the hearts of the people. This
store carries one of the largest and
most up-to-date stocks Of haberdash-
ings in the city, and are headquarters
for novelties in every line Ib"lr /
present location, the Thiesen build /
ing. is practically in the heart of the
business district and the stock is /
tastefully arranged throughout
1t is a recognized fact in this city. /
particularly among the young men,
that if you can't get what you want I
at the Standard then il is not % be /
had in town"
Such a reputation is due to the en-
terIrise and pTOgressiveness of the |
manager of this exclusive store. Mr.. /
c. c. Goodman
This week there will he a special ,
sale OF chiIdren's wash suits in a vide .
range of styles and fabrics at various
prices. well calculated to attract tnosc /
interested along this line
A glance at tho norm window of
this store will sueics.
The Meyer Shoe con7psry.
In the north windO-- Cf his store
will be seen a magnificent display OF
mems shoes in vavIoTs styles and
feathers. This display IS featuring
the justly famous "Ed'"in Clapp"
shoes. one that is accented as stand
ard by those who know
In the window viii be seen some
of the very latest arrivals. IHarticUlar-
ly fOr young mem Swi@ger in The eX-
treme. Particular mention might be
made of the ST Regis, a HO0by shoe
in either tan or patenr. button o.
lace Among the new arrivals. this
company has received stock OF eX-
treme sizes, and are row IN a posi-