The chronicle=news., 1915-01-18
THRONCS PACK
OPENING OF new
HAUSMAN STORE

Pueblo, Jan. lS.-Onc of the mos
brilliant store openings held il
Pueblo recently was that of the Haus
man Drug company located al
Fourth and Main, held Sunday which
Twas formally thrown open to the
Ipublic at o'clock. The store Is
said to be the finest in the west and
a close inspection will force one to
admit II to be IA high class establish
ment.
The fixtures and lighting appli-
4 .nc,s as well as every part of the
store are tho most modern obtain
: able. The finish OF the store is in
! mahogany and ,he general color
I sch1 me is in the lans. blended with
cream shades which are effective.
/ The loaded glass windows and tops
OF the show windows arc the first
seen in this city and cause the out
side OF the store to be almost AS at
tractivc as the interior.
During the reception hours the
crowd which filled the store to ca
pacity and out on the sidewalk. con-
the remarks of the people as they
came out OF the crowd after being in
the store were amusing. The citizens
in general. appear to be pleased that
Pueblo has such an exquisite store
and expressed their opinions freely.
One man coming out of the crowd
gave n deep sigh and then said.
We'll, out alive" and this seemed
to express everyone's idea because ii
was quite task to get through the
crowd. into the store during the
hours of the reception.
At noon small boys congregated
around the store and when the bust
ness people We're going home for
lunch there was much speculation aa
to why" but when the store was
opened all was explained as every
hey came ont OF the store with
clever air ship one that would really
fly. These were the cleverest souve-
Mrs given away.
The store was attractively decor
ated with bright red carnations and
American Beauties and these colors
blended eXnuisitely with the general
effect of the store. Ferns and palms
were also used effectively against the
deep dark red background of the
woodwork. Every lady was present.
ed with a flower while the men were
given cigars.
The soda fountain which is 10
feet long. is one of the largest made
and decidedly the finest in Pueblo.
was given a typical initiation during
the reception hours when dainty
dishes of crab apple ice were served
Hidden in the ices We're the tiniest
souvenirs of perfumes and talcum
powders. These We're the daintiest
souvenirs ever given away by any of
the drug stores as they are new with
the manufacturers. An ciGht-piece
orchestra furnished the music for the
reception and Il classical musical pro-
gram was rendered during the after
noon and evening.
In speaking of the opening George
Hausman Of the company said, The
attendance for our opening day has
been far beyond our expectation and
"
ehlo for their many words of encour-
agement We have appreciated the
great interest manifested and many
pleasing remarks during our first day
of business IN Pueblo. You may say
we are here to stay and want our
share of patronage. We VIII have
an excellent prescription department
and will do orr best at all times to
please the public.
George 4; Gordon, manager of the
Hausman Drug company, was present
and was assisted by +. S. Hipes. man
aser of one of the Hausman drug
stores of Trinidad Mr.. Gordon said.
I'VE extend Il most cordial invita-
ton TO every Puebloan to visit our
store and they will find us always
willing to give them the best serv-
ices and prices possible. We want to
become acquainted with the people
here and from the cordial way in
which they have received MS it ap-
pears that we shall know them soon.
We thank them for their many en-
couraging remarks of yesterday.