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The Washington herald., 1911-10-19
1911 H ST. n. W.,
Claimed as One of the Best Cutters
I'm the Profession.

L. A. Downey, who conducts mer-
chant tailoring establishment at 1511 Fl
street northwest, is conceded to be one
Of the finest cutters in America. Mr..
Downey, in the International Exhibit
contest conducted by the International
Custom Cutters Association of America,
at the Arlington Hotel, received the mark
Of 30 per cent, which, considering the
critical examination of the work entered
in the contest. which comprised the
leading merchant tailors of Washington,
is considered almost perfection.
He entered in the competition vest
garments, overcoats, sack coats, and
other garments. The workmanship on
the pieces received the commendation of
many judges Of fine tailoring who were
present at the convention. He received
four diplomas for expertness In the tall
oring business. No other tailor In the
city has received such distinction. Mr..
Downey is recognized not only as one
OF the best tailors In the city, but Is
classed as one of the best cutters in the
profession
Being established since 1896, he has al
ways catered to the select class OF So
ciety folk. Among his many patrons are
Senators and Representatives. Those
who patronize thIs establishment are con-
sidered the most smartly dressed per-
sons in the city. Mr.. Downey Is well
member Of the Knights Of Columbus.
the Eiks. and other organizations. He
has always taken an active part IN The
Affairs Of Washington
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19

Methods wins Succesb'
Opportunity still beckons to those who
come to American shores from across
the Atlantic, as is evidenced in the ca
reer OF I. Geraci, the well-known tailor
Of this city, whose progress in the busi-
ness world has been a source of pride TO
his italian fellow-countrymen of this
city
1t is many years since Mr.. Geraci de-
cided to shake the dust of Italy from his
feet and try a hazard of new fortunes
in a strange land, but he has never had
occasion to regret his determination. AS
youth he was adventurous, and it was
not long before his parents in the sunny
city of Termini-ImOroso, where he was
born in 1862. were convinced he had suf-
ficient strength of character and Of will
TO make his way in America.
He went into business for himself at
the age of nineteen. and saved up sufi-
cient money to pay his passage to the
United States N two years. He came
to Washington in 1883, and sought en-
ployment from Barr, Keen & Harold,
railors. with whom he made rapid ad-
vancement. For many years he was cut
ter for George T. Keen. When he had
been in the city nine years, he went into
business for himself, at 1885 street
northwest and has remained there ever
since.
L Geraci is a member of the Masonic
fraternity. is vice president of the Society
of Unione and Fratellanza, and has been
elected master of practical work of the
Cutters Association. He is a member of
the Society of Victor Emanuelle II, of
La TrinaCria, and is treasurer of the
Italian Fishing Club. He is a credit to
the business community of this city.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19
JOHN WALDMAN,
600 7th st. n. w,

Accomplished Merchant Tailor.
John Waldman. of 500 Seventh street
northwest, is known Throughout the city
as one OF the most expert taiIors. His
clientele is not so extensive as that of
other merchant tailors in Washington,
but 1t is without doubt the most exclu-
sive. Among the patrons Of Mr.. wald-
man are many persons of high station in
both public and private life.
Included in the clientele of this tailor
are many of the most exacting people Of
the city. They are very careful about
their dress, and they are generally con-
sidered to be the most smartly garbed
men in Washington.
Mr.. Waldman has been in the tailoring
business since 1873 The thirty-eight
years Of experience and active work have
caused persons to look toward him as an
authority on questions of tailoring. He Is
universally recognized as a leader among
The tailoring craft. His long experience
has taught him what the people want
he has always fulfilled their desires by
giving work that pleases-work that
stand out distinctly as waldman tailor
Mr.. waIdman is prominent in Masonic
S,rslses, SS,reles, ana has long been an officer and
orector in many of the local Css-rSao,, :, se-
eieues. he Is universally iilSa5 &c. r.
aneointy and uprightness He is iool-a5
tLpou Win Veneration by manv - Ihe
s.1 soei iLa1s0fs, because OF his long ssrrsrtS.
snes N the National Capital
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19
Offers Example of What Merit and
Honest Dealing VIII Achieve
in Tailoring.

To the man who desires smart" tailor
ing-the kind of tailoring that makes the
crowd wonder who cuts his clothes-there
is no man in Washington more to be
commended than Harry ]. Lee, Of 1894
G street northwest. Mr.. Lee Is a man
who has given careful study to the prop
osition Of the fitting sartorial thing for
the "man about town"
This by no means implies that Mr.. Lee
is the "fashy'' tailor who relies upon the
circus CUT type of clothes to establish
reputation for himself 1t is in the
preparation of the suit-the individual
smartness that only comes when one
knows how-that Mr.. Lee has taken his
pains. And this same preparation finds
its result in a garment that is distinctly
and for all time individual"
Mr.. Lee Is an Englishman. He was
born in 1857, and came to America in 1888.
He started with limited capital and an
unalterable ambition to be known by his
discrimination Before coming to Wash
ingtOn Mr. Lee was a cutter in London
with the well-knOwn firm of Hill Broth
ers. There he received the training
which has placed him at the top or the
tailoring profession in Washington. His
first employment in the National Capital
was with the firm Of William 5. Ieel.
Mr.. Lee Is a member of the Merchant
Tailors' National Exchange. He has at
tended a number of cOnClaVeS Of that or
try from year to year. Recently Mr.. Lee
went TO London in order to inspect eX-
isting STYLES, and to get ideas to intro
duce at the Washington establishment.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19
Are Notably SuccessfuI-EIemp
of Fashion for weII-dressed Men.

Are Notably SuccessIul-b1en
of Fashion for WeI1-dressed Men.
The Campbel-Ryder Company, an
ideally equipped tailoring parlor. on the
third floor Of the New Southern Build
ing, is the result OF the efforts OF
two Of the best-knOwn and most pros
porous tailors in the city. With their
equipment, up-to-date methods, and hon
est policies. combined, and unexpected
and yet natural success. has been the
elimination Of 4 unity in methods and
skilled workmanship.
So well have they served all patrons
by artistic, fashionable and frst-class
work, that their establishment is now
the rendezvous for some of Washington S
best-dressed men.
The Campbell Ryder styles have long
since made a record in we'll dressed cir
cles of the District, and speak for them
selves as far as quality, perfect fit, and
general excellence is concerned.
At their establishment a complete stock
Of the very best goods can always be
found on hand. Domestic as well as i'm
ported goods that will please even the
most exacting, while every garment
turned out is under their own personal
Every facility and courtesy is afforded
patrons.
Both of the partners being we'll known
locally, and each having a large follow
ing of customers. the fall season opened
auspiCiOuSly. The combined trade OF the
two excellent tailOrs and the aCquaint-
ance of the two partners have accom-
plished the desired end.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19
Rapid Success in the Realm of
Tailoring.

The firm OF Parke Herold, located at
733 Thirteenth street northwest, has all
ways stood for quality and workman
ship. 1t has a reputation which it has
won from long serving the people of the
city. No labor is spared by those con-
nected with the firm in catering to pub
lie wishes. Work is done in accordance
with the latest approved styles, and the
finest workmanship is shown on every
piece of wearing apparel produced.
The store was established forty years
ago by George w. Herold. Mr.. HeroId
placed the tablishment on the high
basis which is now being maintained by
The son. Parke Herold. Everything is
strictly irst-class. A full line of mate
rails is always at hand for the inspec-
ton of prospective buyers. Mr. HeroId
has tackled the problem of tailoring, not
as a trade, but as an art, and he has
wonderfully succeeded in his undertaking.
The firm has a complete stock of suit
ings, trouserings, full dress suits, over
Coats, and Prince Alberts. All of the
cuts are the latest, and the shades of
material are considered the most pop
ular. A fit Is guaranteed for every Gus
toner. The firm has found by long ex-
perienCe that II pays to sacrifice time and
hard labor for obtaining high quality
and near perfection. The firm has been
successful in the past because OF its hon.
est methods, and the prospects are that
I will have prosperous future.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19

Tailor Parlors.
The skiIlfuI touch of the master hand
is always apparent in garments pur-
chased at the progressive tailoring es-
tablishment Of A. w. Foster. located at
71S Fourteenth street northwest The es-
tablishment is on the second floor Of the
building
The firm has always maintained the
highest standard of excellence in tailor
ing and this is attributed as the secret
of success in the past. The work Is done
| by skilled tailors, who take a personal
interest in the preparation of every gar
ment turned out at the establishment
| Those employed by the firm have had
long experience in tailoring, and are eN-
Mr., Foster has always conducted the
tailoring house with the thought ever
before him that the best is none too
good for his patrons. Every normal man
in smart clothes, likes to have his wear
! ing apparel fit, and likes to have all
these things at a moderate price. MT
Foster supplies these wants OF the nor
NAL man The patrons get what they
want, and their delight and satisfaction
is shown by the fact that they return,
bringing their friends.
Some persons might think that busi-
ness firm would tc handicapped by op-
Grating on the second floor of a building,
but such has not been the case with Mr..
OSIeT IdllOTlnB mouse. ouCNSSS ll1s
long crowned the efforts OF the estab-
| lishment to give patrons what they want
at prices that are not unreasonable.
Mr.. Foster has a full line of materials
of the latest shades. All suitings and
other garments are cut in the latest
styles. There is something ineXplicable
about Foster clothes which distinguishes
them from those of any other tailor
There is a neatness of cut and fit and
finish, which makes persons on the street
admire the clothes and wonder where
they were bought. It cannot be explain
ed. 1t is an individual quality which Mr..
Foster has strangely and happily given
to his tailoring.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19
Tailor and Importer, 1925 F st. NV.

Tailor and Importer, 142S r st. NV.
The Ideally equipped tailoring house Of
John J. Costinett was established in
1885. and from a modest beginning he
has built UP a reputation for good faith
and square dealing which has constantly
extended the circle OF his patrons, until
to-day he conducts one of the well-es-
tablished and permanent local institu-
tons. He has satisfied many OF the
best-dressed men in Washington. His
patrons are diplomats. legislators, pro-
fessionaI and business men. His spe-
cialty Is army and navy uniforms. Re
flnement Of taste and the very best
workmanship have made his tailoring
sought after. A successful business Is
not built up by chance; 1t does not
grow in a night. 1t is built by merit;
by the giving of satisfaction in every
instance; by the integrity OF the man
at the head OF II. So it is with John ].
Costinett. At the beginning OF each
season Mr.. Costinett makes a trip to
New York to keep in touch with the
very latest and up-to-date styles, and all
prevailing fashions for Fall and Winter.
He is displaying domestic and imported
goods that will be sure to please the
most exacting. Every facility and court
esy are afforded patrons.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19
BERNARD J. FOLEY,
1882 + st. n. W.,
One of the National Capitals Most
Representative Tailoring

The rise to prominence in the tailoring
profession of Foley. the well-known tall
or, is of universal interest because Of the
reputation he bears of fashioning the
garments worn by some Of the National
Capitals most distinguished residents.
Nothing but the most improved methods
prevail in the management OF the store,
and the cleverest experts to be employed
are retained.
In the days when Self, whom Mr.. Foley
succeeded, the art of making mems
clothes was very different from what 1t
is to-day. The work OF the trade which
is so essential to expert workmanship in
garments designed to-day was then prac-
tfcaIly unthought of, even by the exem-
pIars of fashion. Mr.. Foley has made a
lifetime study Of making proper clothes
for the American gentleman Of to-day.
There is a chapter Interspersed with
many notable achievements In this high
art, an art the standard OF which has
developed in the same proportion to that
in other fields of activity. His clientele
is not only one OF the largest in WASH
ington. but embraces a most select pa
tronage among men of high station IN
private and public life. All prevailing
styles for the spring seasons wear now
are to be seen on display. and tharo y z
rigid adherenes te new ideaA
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19


Tailoring.
S. Norwood, who, having recently
changed his name from S. Goldstein, has
been established In the tailoring business
for the past eight years. Mr.. Norwood
is now located at 1901 g street northwest
He has had long experience, and can
cater to the desires of the public with
wonderful success. He has a full stock
Of goods, both imported and domestic, in
all the prevailing shades.
The aim of this establishment is to al
ways keep abreast OF the fashionable
world. All styles and cuts and shades,
such as Burmah, Neptune, Marine, Java,
and Angora, in any conceivable material
at most reasonable prices, have long
been the keynote of success at this es-
tablshment. His garments have a dis
tinctiveness only in the Norwood make
which is recognized by well-dressed men
Of fashionable Washington. Mr.. Nor
wood Is well known by the men of this
city because of the perfectness Of At OF
wearing apparel made by him.
Then the integrity OF Mr.. Norwood is
universally know: Prospective buyers
know that when they go to the G street
house they can depend on fair play and
honest dealing. There Is never fear OF
getting anything but high-class work
The house Il always considerate Of the
buyer, and every courtesy Is shown him.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19
435 9th st. N. W.,
Oldest HiGh-class Tailor in Wash


Thirty-six years of success is back of
the tailoring establishment of ]. A. Cries
bauer, 435 Ninth street northwest. The
house is modern in every sense Of the
word. The establishment is conducted on
the soundest of business principals. Those
connected with the firm are well known
for their genteel manner and obliging
dispositions.
Mr.. Griesbauer came to the United
States and settled in Washington in 1866.
He learned the tailoring trade in Germany,
and came to the National Capital with
the determination of establishing a tailor
ing house which would do credit to the
city and which would make for him a
name. Mr.. Griesbauer has been a resi-
dent Of the District for the past forty
years. During that period OF time he has
won the confidence Of hundreds of Wash
ingtonians. They know that they will re-
ceive fair dealing from him, and that
they will receive satisfaction at his
hands
Mr.. Grfesbauer is a thirty-second de-
gree Scottish Rite Mason. He has been
Mason for the past thirty-six years.
He is also a member Of the York Rite.
He is director and treasurer Of the Pros
pect Hill Cemetery. and is director OF
the German Orphan Asylum. In Addl-
ton to these relations he is also inter-
ested in number OF financial proposl-
tons
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19
7O6-OS 9th st. n. w.
HIgh-clnss Work and Honest Meth
Oda His Motto.

HiEh-cIass Work and Honest Meth
DDS His Motto.
Standing high in the tailoring profess
sion in Washington is George E. Heb
bard, who for the past ten years has
conducted a well-patronized establish
ment at 7O6 and 7Os Ninth street north
west. Mr.. Hebbard is an expert IN the
business. and he makes a special study
Of perfect fitting OF lrst-class clothes.
His speciality Is trousers. Mr.. Hebbard
has long devoted his time TO a special
study Of cutting and fitting trousers, and
his labors have been rewarded by an in
creased patronage.
The patrons of the establishment come
from the better classes Of people Of the
city. They represent all professions, all
interests, all activities. Among them are
statesmen and men Of recognized promi-
nence. Their character. as we'll as that
Of the work done by the establishment.
testify to the standing OF the business
house
The establishment has a complete stock
CT fine domestic and imported goods. in
cludIng the latest shades and mixtures.
The suits are cut in the latest styles and
are the ne plus ultra OF perfection.
The Hebbard goods will stand compari-
son with those Of any other firm in the
city. Competition shows only the su-
perIority of the goods. Hebbard clothes
in themselves are an advertisement for
the firm. They speak of careful work
and honest judgment on the part OF the
tailors
Mr.. Hebbard is well known as a mem
ber Of many fraternal and business or
ganizations. He has many friends who
admire him for his business ability and
congenial manner. He is an untiring
worker, and spares no effort in making
the Ninth street establishment one OF the
foremost of it's kind in the city.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19
1919 st. y. w.
Expert Tailoring Estn tnbIishment of
HeIberger One of the City's
Most Modern.
1l1n II g n w


Most Modern.
For three generations the name of Hell
berger has been a byword for excellent
tailoring in Washington, and through the
patrons OF the establishment the fame OF
the house of Heiberger has spread to
tries. The present head of the establish
rnent. F. J. Heiberger. and his son. F. J.
Heiberger, Jr., have a clientele that is
unsurpassed in any city in the world,
save for few European capitals Their
class OF trade is mostly high-grade mill
tary tailoring. and many OF the army and
navy officers stationed in Washington
are among their customers.
F. J. Heiberger, jr.. has been associated
with his father for ten years. and from
the first he has been schooled to the fact
that the word OF Heiberger as It relates
to clothes must never suffer to wane
When F. ]. Heiberger retires from the
business the control will go to his son,
who will carry out the same line Of pol
icy that has made the name OF Heiberger
on clothes what the name Rogers means
on silver.
For a number Of years the establish
ment occupied quarters in the Corcoran
Building, in Fifteenth street, opposite the
Treasury. Recently the establishment
was moved to more commodious quarters
in the Glover Building. 1919 street
northwest, where the rich interior dec
orations denote the class of work that is
done in their shops.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19
Ola F ST. N. w.
Business Run Upon Up-tO-date
Lines,


1t is needless to say that one of the
best-known tailors In Washington is John
&C. wineman. 1t is also needless to tell
the average Washlngtonian that the firm
of John c. Wineman & Co. is located at
9l4 street northwest. These facts are
only too we'll known by the people of
the city, for the firm has established
for itself a name that stands aloof from
those of other similar establishments in
the city.
Mr.. Wineman was formerly in partner
ship with George E. Hebbard, but the
partnership was dissolved in 1903, and
since then the former has been in busi-
ness by himself at the street address
Mr. wineman was born in Franklin
county, Pennsylvania. He came to the
city as a cutter for the Standard Tail
ors, and showed such rare ability and
sIxillfulness that ne soon won the praise
of his fellow-tailors.
Mr.. Wineman has lonl: been prominent
ly identified with local fraternal and bus
mess organizations. He Is a member of
Mount Vernon Chapter, Washington
Commandery, +. A. A. NJ, and a num-
beer of other organizations.
Mr.. Wineman employs more than thirty
expert workmen In conducting the busl-
ness of his establishment. They are all
skilled in the art Of tailoring, and are
unusually careful that the work come up
to standard requirements. Mr.. wineman
which is conducted on the same excellent
business principles. A fair deal is what
Mr.. Wtneman strives to give each Gus
toner.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19
OF Vandoren & Co., Successors to J..
Fred GatcheII, O2S Four
teenth Street.

There is no name better known than
Vandoren in the tailoring trade Of Wash
ington. 1t has always been associated
with ethical tailoring.
Mr.. Vandoren is a master OF every
branch Of his business. Not only Is he a
designer Of recognized ability and a cut
ter Of pronounced success. but he has
served his time with the needle-and
knows how to make. as well as fashion,
high-grade garments. It's practical
knowledge, not theory. with him.
Upon the death of Mr.. ]. Fred Gatchell.
the Vandoren Company, Incorporated,
succeeded to the business. with T. J.
Yandoren as president. and E. w. Stew
ems, treasurer, and 1t is reported among
the trade that the new organization is
having phenomenal success
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19
CARLSON BROS,

What the Carlson Brothers Have Accom-
pIIshed in the Field of Mer-
chant Tailoring.
tons leading high-class merchant tai
lors, and since they have been before
the public they have attained pro-
nounced success in an art which de-
msnds skill and talent. During that
time they have demonstrated that rep
utation can be shaped according to the
ability and talent OF two hard workers.
They began business here practically
unknown in the difficult field in which
they launched. They started out to
win by good business methods and by
the production of clothes OF quality. In
this they have not been disappointed.
The test Of the high standing OF the
firm in the merchant tailoring business
is best judged by the large and exclu-
sive trade which they have been able
complete linezof all the leading styles,
and the most fastidious dresser can here
find something to please his eye. The
firm is busy Just now displaying to its
patrons the latest fall and winter pat
terms, and the prevailing styles. They
probably carry as complete a line as
can be obtained in any establishment in
Washington.
Their unfailing energy and enter
prise have built up a business Of this
sort in which the city manifests pride.
The Washington herald., 1911-10-19

Has Won Success for High-cIass
Tailoring.
The Marshall republican., 1911-05-19
Fish For All

Different stories have reached US
about the Ease In which fish can
be caught along the Missouri river
At the cutoff above Miami and
north Of Malta Bend n great many
large carp are being caught with
the hands or by n gig. II
usually requires only n few min
utes to get all you want as the
sloughs are full OF them. While
ut Miami Friday we took the
pains to verify the reports and
went to the river bank to see.
We found Mr.. McDaniels, a local
merchant, just in from the cut off
and tugging away Mt a big coffee
sack with the aid OF a friend try
ing to get the fish up the hill. He
informed us that he caught all of
the fish by wading into the water
and throwing them to the shore
with his hands-not an easy trick
as a big carp Is lively critter.
Unfortunately we do not favor
carp or we should have had "fish
to burn"
The Marshall republican., 1911-05-19
A Fine Little Fellow

Major Edmund Ansley .s not as
big as his name would seem TO
i~ndicatc-in fact, he's one OF the
smallest Of men. He In with the
Chase-Lister show and is quite a
help to them as ticket seller. He
also plays the parts OF children
and has n troupe OF dogs. HIS
home In in Hugo, Okla He Ia
10 inches high, weighs 3s lbs,
Ia % years old and one OF the
most perfects mldgets. He in
formed US that he enjoys good
health, CT