Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1915-09-08
THOUSANDS ATTEND
kAUEIsIAlN W ENlNG
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car arrived until finally street traffic
was stopped.
only a lew hundred at a time were
admitted to the store, to prevent con-
gesuon IN tho aisles ana TO give each
person ample room to make close
examination of the goods on display
and the general appearance of the In
terror.
Every Courtesy Shown
Every eILort was made by Mr. Kauf-
man and his assistants to facilitate
the handling of the crowd. The aisies
were roped OFF and at each turning
point several employees were stationed
10 direct the streams of people. the
interest manifested in the big event
caused Mr.. Kaufman to express ms
complete satisfaction and gratitude TO
those fellow merchants and others
who did so much to help make the
opening a success
The genius ana courage of Mr.. Kauf-
man were well demonstrated in the
establishing OF a new business center
IN an old part of the city which was
regarded several years ago as having
ceased to be prominent in the COM
merctal life of the community. Start
ing modestly, Mr.. kaufman has de-
Veloped one of the most important
stores of Harrisburg, which is becom-
ing known far and wide. The recep-
nature of a tribute to the head of the
big concern, who had pluckily erect
ed upon the ashes fot the old store Il
modern merchandising establishment.
Mr.. kaufman is a type of the busi-
nessmen of this city who is making
Harrisburg a great shopping center
for large part of Pennsylvania. AS
we near the big municipal celebration
1T is more and more realized that the
merchants have steadily kept pace
with the municipal progress of the
city. The opening OF the new store
in South Market Square is one of the
big indications that this city, through
the activity of the livewires of the
community is on the way to become u
by-word for progress among other
cities.
The management Understanding
by several thousands the number or
people who would visit the store,
| found that at the closing hour, $3.50
| o clock the souvenir supply had been
exhausted. Hundreds VINO had plan
ned to make the tour returned home
disappointed because of the ditflculty
in reaching the entrance. Mr.. Kaufman
believes that at least ten thousand
went through the three floors of the
store last night. The souvenirs were
| dainty stained glass vases.
Concert by Two Bands
"A WAS given III
front OF the building by. the Common
wealth and Municipal bands seated ON
two large platforms which had been
erected during the day.
Favorable comment was heard on
all sides about the beauty of the
| building inside and out In front of
the main entrance, which is built in
the arcade style, are huge display
windows encompassed by spacious
entry ways.
ON the interior hardwood floors,
mahogany woodwork, elaborate light
ing fixtures, shelves, cases and cab
inets white walls and ceiling form a
beautiful display.
Mr. Kaufman, with thoughtfulness
for the accommodation of his Gus
| toners made every effort to provide
for their comfort and service. Public
telephone booths, drinking fountains
and lavatories on each floor, pneu-
matte cash system, combining speed
and efficiency, and up-to-date elevators
are few of the many things installed
in the building for the convenience OF
the buying public.
A sprinkler system has been install
| ed throughout the entire building to
prevent fire and the vapor system Will
be used for heating the $4,000 square
feet of floor space.
Arrangement of Stock
store in itself and every day big BAR
gains will be offered here, the man
agement announces. On the first floor
boys clothing and furnishings, and
other necessities for men and women
including leather goods and jewelry
are found.
The second floor is devoted to- mill
inery and women's clothing. The third
floor includes the offices, stock and
alteration rooms.
Hospitals Get Flowers
At the close of the formal opening
last night the employees were pre-
sented with flowers. The floral dec
orations of the store, donated by the
various firms from which stock has
been purchased by Mr.. Kaufman.
added much to the attractiveness' of
the interior.
Mr. Kaufman was particularly
pleased with the big tribute presented
! to him by his employees. Yesterday
morning the salespeople gathered IN
the store, and selecting the large
double counter near the main entrance
! completely filled it with dahlias of all
colors, using ferns for center pieces.
| The floral tributes were distributed to-
day among the hospitals and
charitable institutions of the city.