The Detroit times., 1911-03-16

u. }. HICKEY.
modest store at No. 20l Woodward
ave. II occupied one floor 20xl00 feet.
A month later he added half OF the Sec
ond floor to the selling space, and IN
side of two years, three floors were
found necessary, and still later four
floors and a basement were occupied.
Even this proved inadequate for the
steadily growing trade. Adjoining
property was secured. and two years
ago, a new five story building 4OxlOn
feet. especially designed and equipped
for the business was erected. TINS
was opened March 90. 1909, and is re-
garded as a model store OF its kind,
but although Ii provides tenfcld the
selling space and store efficiency o.
the original one-floor store OF ten years
ago, the growth OF the company's bust
ness has been so continuous and COM
pellant that plans for even more room
are now being worked out.
The founder of the business has had
an extensive and active experience in
the clothing and general merchandls-
ing line. Starting in 1877 as a cash
boy under j. l.. Hudson, them general
manager OF the Mabley business, ne
went with that gentlemen when the
latter opened his initial store in De-
troit, and continued with him for "a
years, gradually acquiring positions or
added Importance and responsibility
unit. he became general manager.
which position he relinquished to 80
into business for himself. Two years
ago, Mr. Hickey, incorporated the busi-
ness, and was thus able to specially
interest and reward some Of those
who had by their loyal services during
previous years contributed TO its phe-
ncmenonal growth and success. Among
those to acquire an interest were r..
Wolfel, j. w. Bolger and NJ. j. Kew
eney. The managers of the several
departments are: Credit and finance.
]. w. Bolger; mems clothing, Edward
Wolfel and NJ. J. Keveney juvenile
departments, w. F. Canton boys
clothing. L. L. Lake; boys furnishings,
A. w. Libby: girls apparel, Miss X. l.
Tracy; children's shoes, G. f. Horn
ung; mems furnishings, w. w. Nc
Rae: mems hats, F. ]. McBrearty;
mems shoes. NJ. J. Lennon; artist,
Ralph Smith; advertising manager, ID.
j. Mcdonald
Mr.. Hickey. when asked what in his
opinion. most contributed to his sue
cess was prompt To say: The training
received under J. l.. Hudson. and the
longer / live. the more and more
appreciate that fact. The detail,
knowledge and business methods thus
acquired, and carried out here. have
been all important. Then, of course,
we have always made II our special
effort to handle only goods OF quality.
do not mean by that, only high price,
costly garments, but merchandise of
intrinsic value and merit, that we
could safely guarantee to give salts
faction when put to the test OF per-
sonal service. The growth OF our bust
ness, the fact that our old customers
continue with us, and that new ones
are constantly being added to our lists
OF patrons. encourages Is in the belief
that our vigorous efforts in this re
spect have been successful. There IL
no foundation on which TO build q
business, equal to pleased customer.
Reliable, trustworthy, up-to-date mer-
chandise, at honest steady prices, APP
reals to intelligent. discriminating pur-
chasers, makes for a stable desirable
business and creates a good will OF
commercial value. So-called special
sales or merchandise made or sold
for such purposes and 'hurrah' adver-
Using methods. are never INDUCED i'm
here. II would be detrimental to our
business. I know some businesses
seem to prosper when such methods
control but you will find that their
average life Is short. Such gains are
but temporary, there is no stability or
inherent strength In a business so con.
Quoted. II is built on a foundation Of
sand and the first move of commercial
depression sees a sudden and com.
plete change"
The following musical program will
be rendered between the hours of 9 a.
m. and D. M, Thursday:
Morning. 10 a m. 10 m.-March. AN
niversary," The Enterpriser." q. IL.
DO You Liver q. Briquet; wales,
The Chocolate Soldier" (Oscar
strauss: medley, Popular Melodies"
tied Snyder); characteristic. lin a
Echoes OF the Operas" (Isobt Reek.
err espagnole, Roses and Thorns" q
Rideuque), reminiscent. "Old Irish
Airs" (Thos MooreD entracte, Heart
ease" Nell MoreD. finale, "Afih."
(march eccentric), CArrhur Pryor.
Afternoon, TO . m.-March. The
Arcade Girl" arthur Pryor.; selec-
ton. from THE Chocolate Soldier"
oscar Straus); wales. Spring. Beau
tiful Spring" paul LinckcJ; medley.
STRAINS from Killarney" (Thos'
Moore); intermezzo. The Waiman
Rag" g. X. Shannon. Mexican.
.nanae de Palmetto" Howard Whff '
day," q. J. MeuererD. caprice, ''Goody
TWO shoes" arthur Pryor.: march,
March Of the Marines" 1T r. Brooke) :
Caiedonian, Bonnie Scotland" Harry
LauderD; characteristic. "Danse OF the
Rose Maidens," (E. Braham) waltzes.
ma Belle Adoree." DUDLEY Roy); exe
cerpts, from Ragged Robin" CChaun-
cey Olcott): syncopatton. Chilli Bill
Bee Louis p Muir: finale, Irish