The Oskaloosa herald., 1910-10-13
intendent of the work.

lntendent OF the work.
Temporary walls of frame were erect
ed on the interior of the old walls OF
the building TO sustain the floors and
to shut out all debris and the noise.
Great scaffolds were erected on the
north and east sides and half the
width of the streets were occupied
with material and dirt. The old walls
were taken down and new walls arose
in their place, but instead of two
stories a third story was added.
The Store.
The entire building with basement
and three floors is occupied by the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Company, and the
store is as new inside as it is outside
All of the furniture and equipment is
new and of the most substantial pat
terms that modern art can produce.
Practically a whole train load of new
furniture and fixtures have been in
stalled.
The first floor, entrances on High
avenue and Market street. is finished
in golden oak and the effect of the
new shelving and case is pleasing.
The first floor has the departments Of
silks, dre8s goods, trimmings, laCes,
hosiery, knit underwear gloves, hand
kerchiefs, ribbons, neckWaar, notions,
dOmestics, wash goods, linens, blan-
kets and art needle work The gen
eral offices are located at the west
end of the floor. south and west Of
the High avenue entrance. An an
mex" to the floor accommodates the
departments of muslins, sheeting and
! bedding. The private Office of the
propri' tors is also in this room.
20. The, second door is devoted to fur3,
cloaks, wraps, ready o-wear depart.
/ ments, corsets and lingerie and the
millinery department A great trans
formation scene has been accomplish"
ed on this floor, the beauty of which
must be seen to be appreciated. The
fur department is in a corner by itself
at the southeast; then come the air
| tight cases for the garments, cases
with glass tops The ready-tO-Wear de-
partment has the northeast corner,
with three sets of special cabinets
and private dressing rooms, and mir.
rors everywhere. The finishings are
| all in golden oak, hand polished. The
millinery department, much enlarged,
! has the greater part Of the north side
| and the west end of the floor and is
a marvel in detail 1t is finished in
/ hp ~
and underwear is opposite from the
millinery on the south side of the
room. The millinery room and alter
| ing work rooms are to the southwest
| in the rooms above the annex of the
first floor. The floor of these depart
ments is covered with a handsome
green Wilton carpet and the windows
are hung with curtains and shades.
The departments must be seen to be
comprehended. a..
The third floor is devoted to the de-
partments Of carpets, rugs, floor COW
erings, curtains, adrapsries, baskets,
suit cases, valises and vacuum clean
ers. On this floor also is ladies' rest
room, with retiring rooms and every
conveniece that lady can desire. 1t
is quiet and restful and splendidly
furnished. The telephone exchange,
with communication to every depart
ment in the building has a location
here. There is also 2 large sample
room for the convenience of CONNER
cial travellers and a surplus room for
stock. The furniture and fixtures of
all departments is new and modern
cabinets and deep shelving for stock
all in dark oak.
The finishing of the interior of the
new building and the installation of
the new equipment has been a work
Of as great magnitude as that accom-
plfshed by Contractor Mickey and his
men, and one is at a loss to under
about so thoroughly and soIoomplete.
ly. The accomplishment beggars des-
cription and the personal linvestiga-
ton staggers belief. ciipsla
oskaloosa and Mahaska county have
a great, grand store, the equal OF any
city establishment In the land and the
superior Of most trade establishments.
The store now has eight to ten regu-
lar departments, each under the direc.
ton of superintendent or head. Each
department is sub-divided into numer-
GUS lesser departments, each with its
separate clerk and attendants. Elk.
elusive of the management and pro-
prietors the store is now employing
a force of eighty people in the various
departments and subdivisions Of the
store.
The three floors are practically as
one. being connected BY passenger
elevator and there Ia every conFefl|
Iencs IN al sparts Of the bpilding. that