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rJ .'?';- X ' "'""aw tn fJ--.t ATT Elsliop's Section ' of The Orerron Statesman - Bishop's Section of The Oregon Statesman POUMDPP . ICS! Salem, Oregon, Tuesday Monday November 24, 193S lLH(0)p " ' ' " i. : . :- v - . . .t .. c . . r -i - " r. . ! :; v : fiForinnial Opeiiiimg Pin o i ti 1 1. Removal to Tops 46 Years Activity - r :Mere for jFoiihder of Huge Started Career in 1874 as Brownsville Clerk ' A -'Li !'-, Family Plays ; Heavy Role in Building Woolen Jlill Industry in, f Three Coast States . 'ViEMOVAIi OP BISHOP'S CXOTHING StpRE to its arti tic and ultra modern building on Liberty street marks' v. another important milestone in the business career of C P. Bishop a career which started 62 years ago "when a 20U year-old fanner lad found himself a salesman in the Browns ville Woolen Mills company; store at Brownsville. : But more important! to Salem is the knowledge and pride that; the opening of Bishop's new 'store means another for ward step in the city's oldest mercantile institution. -An in stitution that took root here nearly half a century ago--or an exact 46 years and whose progression has reflected not only the growth of Salem from town to city, but has been a vital part; in the city's welfare not alone from a business and in dustrial standpoint but from a broader civic and humanitar ian aspect...: i i - o r Sixty-two years ago, California- born C. P. Bishop (but only for his first two years a resident of Cal- lfornia) dreamed his dreams of a business future behind the Count er In Brownsville. Two years; later, at the age of 22. ha became a mer chant In his own right as the Jun ior nartner of the firm of! Glass and Bishop fn the general; mer chandise store at Crawfordsfllle. leaves Crawfordsvllle For McMlnnrille . There his experience grew in the next six years,-until" in 1884 he mored to MeMlnnvllla to found iX. the firm of Bishop St Kay, propri etors of a clothing store. ' Another fire years of good trade j there formed1 the substantial stepping jtone to Salem, where he joined his father-in-law, Thomas Kay, - sr., in the building of the .'pioneer woolen mills of the Willamette alley the Thomas Kay Woolen mills And here he has since! been, building the Bishopjeame into an . integral part of the business of the city. From 1889 to 1891 he was with the mills. Then in 1891 .he purchased the Salem Woolen Mills store and developed an es tablishment which became! the most extensive clothing store In the state outside of Portland. : He launched upon his own in - business just in -time to hit the Incoming waves of the panic of 1893, but he rode cheerfully and carefully through this distressing business period in that first Salem location on the west side of Com mercial between Chemeketa and Court. Business recovery, .stimulated by the Klondike days, found: Bish op's store riding; a high tide of business favor. - Then, as through the years, a genuinely friendly Interest in the customer aa buyer and man and a high sense of mer chandising service, were deciding factors in the career which has stretched on through the years. 'In One Location - OvtT S4 Tears . in this. location on commercial street's west the Bishop store re mained until 1902,, when it was moved up a block and to the other side of the street to 136 North Commercial where the business has grown and prospered in the past 34 years, i . :j An Interesting sidelight on the business 'acumen of the founder of Bishop's may be found In the archives bearing the musty re cords of the city of Salem for the years 1899 to 1904. In that pe riod, C P. Bishop was His Honor, the mayor of Salem. I His administration refunded 385.000 of the floating lndebted . ness of the eity by reducing it $20,000 and then refunding t5, 000 by a popular .loan at j 4 per cent, payable on or before 10 years. A Quite common practice nowadays, but not so at the turn of the century. Previously the Interest had been C to 8 per cent, and though there was consider able contention that the issue must be' sold to bondholders . and with a stipulated time of ma turity, the lasue.waa subscribed three times over In -Salem and established a precedent then un known to Oregon history. . . It is also recorded that during the first year of Bishop's admin istration, the city electric light contract expired and was reduced from 15400 to 32500 in renew- mg. ' - . - j Growth Necessitate j v -tlany Additions I Numerous expansions hate been . made during: the 34 Bishop years at the location which has now become antedated by a larger and more beautiful building At first the itore space at 151 1 North Commercial was 2700 square feet. . but in six years the swelling toI- nrae of sales brought necessity ror xaore room, and an addition at the rear of the building succeeded la - (Continued on page 18) New Store C, P. Bishop " Clothing Business Founder C. P.! BISHOP Store Smart But Not High Priced Means of Every Potential Buyer Considered . in. Offerings "The management of Bishop's wishes to Impress upon the pub lic, that while the new store is ultra smart in appearance, yet this new Bishop's is not a high priced store," Manager Ralph IL Cooley declared this week as merchandise was being moved In to the new ; Liberty street - loca tion. j ' ' r -:.; ' "We have taken into consid eration every man from the most modest means to the ones who can afford the most expensive wardrobe, Cooley said. Featare 3S Suit "A special feature in the new store will be an extensive - show ing of suits from famous Bishop virgin wool fabrics, ' known over the conntry for their finest wear ing qualities and fine styllngs. Thus we will ; give the men of Salem and - vicinity what are known to be--the finest values offered anywhere at 325. - ' These fine : fabrics are made from the finest virgin wool fleec es of the west, and woven in Bishop's own mills and assure men of that sturdy wearing qual ity for which Bishop is famous. Every one of these suits is tail ored to our j ownr specifications in one of the nation's most mod ern factories and represent the season's t smartest styles, said Cooley. V.'-.:;: Eastern Firms Will Harm Representation, Opening Representatives of a number of eastern manufactures with whom Bishop's clothing store does busi ness art expected to be among the visitors at the formal opening of Bishop's store , tonight. Telegrams in recent days from large eastern firms Indicate that they-will he represented personally - at the opening occasion.' BEAUTIFUL BISHOP'S STORE OPENS DOORS TONIGHT" 7 Above is a night view of the brilliant show windows which will greet -iu wvmcn who ny ior men. sueven cuspiay winaowf are included in the wnique froat of the new locati on North Iifberty street, - j v Policies of Store Are Ralph H. Cooley, Manager, Sees Better - Service in New Place Sharing with the founder of Bishop's in the acclaim of the Korlh Liberty street Biah store is Ralph H. Cooley. OP B general manager and buyer for the organization, who has. work ed hand in hand with C. P. Bishop for many years in build ing, the business to its present high peak. From janitor boy to general manager tells succinctly the car eer - ot Ralph Cooley with this clothing store. He went to work tor (Bishop's (which was then still known as the Salem Woolen Mill i store) on March 15, 1910. doing his first duties for the store as jjanitor boy. He gradually worked into clerking and sub sequent promotions brought him In 1918 the title and responsi bility of general manager and buyer. Bishop's store. In moving to to its ultra modern new location on North Liberty street, wiU con tinue to adhere to those princi ples ef business and service which haves made the name stand fore most in the valley clothing world Mr. Cooley declared on the eve of moving from North Commercial to North Liberty street. I Policy Is Unchanged ' "While our new location pre sents the last word in fixtures and display front, Bishop's pol icy will remain unchanged. We feel that the city of Salem, its surrounding area and our custom ers are entitled to a tine store of this kind. Moreover, we are sure; the fixtures in the new huil4ingx will permit much more efficient service to our patrons." Ralph Cooley. born in Wiscoa- stay ihaa been a resident of , Sa lem since 1907 or for 29 years. Three large expansions in 1 the North Commercial street location which Bishop's now leave - have been made since Cooley joined the store, until a total of 9000 square feet c floor space was utilised in the building from which the store now retires . - ..... -: -J.iy :; Unchanged i i in i u inutility "ii Of Ultra-Smdf? Store Designed for Bishop's Unique Store Front, Developed from Advanced Ideas Of Designers for Leading Clothiers, . Attracting- Wide, Attention Y day and by night the facade view of Bishop's newXib- O erty street clothing; store will herald a note of ' ultra modernity and individuality t Salem' business district, a brief survey of its many advanced fittings and finishes will convince the viewer. . - v' j " i. 1 Not only has this unique store frbnt bee"nrdeveIoped fronl the best Ideas recently employed C 11 ' by designers of leading clothiers' and California cities, who through stores in several large American cities but it has attracted such attention that already there are indications It will be widely cop ied, according to Manager Ralph H. Cooley. He already has re ceived Inquiries from store : pro prietors in northwest, midwest -About 8000 square feet of floor, space. is contained on each floor of the new location, or with the twq floors almost double! the floor space of the North Com mercial street; store wUl be used. Merchandising on the lower floor In the new Bishop's will be equally as Important at the busi ness carried-on in the upper floor. A portion of the lower floor will be devoted to an ex clusive boys' shop. "Bishop's anticipates better service and greater values than ever before due to the increased facilities at the new store." states Manager Cooley. While the store dress will be ultra modern,; values for the man and young man of modest means wiU be guarded just a jealous ly as in the past 7ear, Cooley asserted in i announcing . that the new Bishop's will bring .but the greatest $2$ suit ever offered in this trading area.: This , value is possible because 'the suit is man ufactured in the Bishop mills and tailored especially for Bishop's store here. ; " ' ; - ; ': ' V- , . - ; . ' - 'i Are Pleased to Announce the Completion and x Opening of their New jStore, Tuesday night, No vember 24. Yoii are cordially invited to this great opening. . Another step in the progress of this organization tliat has dedicated itself to a policy of cheerful, friendly ' -1 - ; Now with a j- . 4 ' . Greater Bishop's To Serve You Salem residents tonight as they attend the formal opening for the new cisnep's,, an altra smart itore for 'H' ' r-v---- ----- ewnow trade; channels" or touring trips through Salem have heard of or seen the distinctive display front that Bishop's has created. Tale & stroll p a s t . the new store I and observe it closely. You wOl find: ...... . j Sidewalk Has Clock ! Ye; a clock in the sidewalk an -electric clock with a 20-lnch face, j its dial and hands consist ing off neon-lighted tubes set be neath; a glass lens capable ot with standing 1600 pounds pressure per square inch. Mammoth curved plate glass show windows, which with ce mented joints, do away with the usual, view-distracting metal or woodl.faes. Five full-length mirrors: In case jyou haven't realized it, they accentuate all colors, because they are jmade by a special tinting process. ' ' Glistening black paneling be low fhe show windows and around the broad edge of the marquise it will retain its brilliance be cause it is carara, glass, dyed- black In the ; molten stage, and then! east in molds. -,r ! Signs Something Xew . Unusually attractive signs iden tifying the store; new, double- intensity neon tubes in green, the first in Salem, reflected by the name. Bishop's sandblasted and silvered in the black glass edge ot the .marquee; In thewindows, i (Continued .on jage 1$X: I aiid enthusiastic service. Salem and Willamette valley naea -v'; -.j - "i Interior Offers Beauty of Design Grand Rapids Installs Last ! Word in Fixtures and Service Ideas : Beauty ot design and color are perhape the first things that at tract the attention ot the customer at Bishop's, but these things were all arranged to afford comfort to visitors and efficiency in sell ing..- !.. I ': The designing ot the entire store was done by the Grand Rap ids Store Equipment company of Portland, who after several mon ths of designing, and many more of installing, has produced one of the outstandings establishments of the northwest,' . i i . ; - - The combination ot the Grand Rapids : Store Equipment com pany's ' great knowledge of r de signing, and the practical appli cation of merchandising of ; the Bishop executives has been re sponsible for the excellence of the new store. On the left as one enters the store is th,e hat department, then the small wears or accessories, then i men's and boy's shoe i de partments. Modern show cases and cabinets are arranged to give each department individuality and best possible advantage to the merchandise offered. ' - , : Display Ideas Ijatest :.- The neckwear, island is , anoth er feature of the store, located in the center of the main loor, it affords an excellent opportunity to show new and distinctive mer chandise. Men's shirts are on the right of the section, with plate glass shelves behind glass cases mak ing the displays very attractive. The buyer may view every style and color from In front of j the display ease, thus- aiding him in selection. r : I ! In the rear of the store there, Is the men's clothing section; with the floor elevated two steps over the furnishings department, thus setting this clothing display oft, from the resfof the store and glT lng an appearance of great spac iousness. -'. v- :-.t ' - '.' ; v Showing; of Clothes Easy ! i The clothing department ; has the reroMng type clothing cab inets on loth 'sides ' with 'mirror . if Better ' Everyone 'Extended i foPal&i&ccaMou . v . A Unique : Entertainment F e a t U r e -.: to! Marl& Event; Play, 70 Visitors -Will See Most Modern ? and ; 1 Ultra-Smart .; Exterior and , 1 " . Interior This Evening , WTlORMAL opening of Bishop's beautiful and ultra modern J; : clothing' store at 147 North Liberty street will claim, the. attention of Salem Tuesday night, between the hours of 7:30 and 10. o'clock. - i "Stocks have 'been arranged in careful detail- in -the commodious and unusual display cases, and every section of I the store" isr ready to- welcome the many hundreds of visitors anticipated for the opening. ;i . . Months of planning and painstaking execution have been put into making this store the most outstanding men's Manager RALPH H. COOLEY Window Displays Clariy Store Tone i ' . ' ' .!.-." - ' Artistry in Creations For j Opening Is "Work of Ellis Cooley Some of the most attractlre window displays seen In Salem and that says a whole lot hare been prepared to adorn the new Bishop's clothing store tor the opening Tuesdar night. , These brilliant show windows are not mere chance, bat the cre ation ot Ellis. E. Cooley, display and. advertising manager of the store who has giren much thought and attention to designing out standing displays that will be a credit to the ultra smart store. .Something entirely new In man nequins and an artistic setting of flowers contribute to the produc tion of the clerer windows, i Highlights of Windows Here is a glimpse of what the windows contain: ..-.,.. 'The two large side windows fea ture suits and top coats ot the two smartest atyles for late fall, the Cheerior stripes and new Glen plaids; also beautiful camel's hair coats. .- ' - In the beautiful oral case ot the center window, a mannequin displays an ultra smart dress suit in i the new midnight blue, with silk hat and accessories. , Sports window dlspla? -first showing In the county of clerer twv-tone reversible sport . Jacket; also riding trousers and boots, lfodeled-by mannequins- - , v ' f . -. Clerer Boys. Window ' Two . boys wear window Clererly' arranged with two boy mannequins showing tew salts and top coats. Cooley has created. with use of two eute Scottle dogs, A a . a. . C a particularly pieasmg scene u set off the clothes. Neckwear window Gorgeous colors and satins in erarats, array ed In built-up fans, produce beau tlfnl effect. , . , . , - -- Back window An unusually artlalie display ot black silk robe with: red plaid, also pajamas and slippers, to match. - ' . . ; Variety .to Shoes . - Shoe window Skowing Flor sheims smartest fall styles in both black and tan shades, brogues, and smartest dress styles.' - Hat window Featuring Stet son's new Homburg In various shades of blue with contrasting silks and flowers. thlrt window Smartly arran- .-. y-. s. . . r :.;'..: ' V . s ' - ' .: - x ' , . : - : .'::. ,. 1 - ' ' .:,: .' ..- ., '-:.'. :: ::': ; . ..;;;. I f n Invitation Orchestra Will to 10 P. 1VL 'Oclothlng establishment in the West, so it Is with real pleasure that C. P. Bishop, founder of the store, and Ralph H. Cooley, man ager, extend to the public an In vitation to be present at the gala occasion Tuesday night. Special Features Are On Opening Program Several special features have been .planned I for the opening. Orchestra music will be played throughout: the evening by Hoy Pease, and his musicians, and other events will be broadcast, and . also ' carried to all parts of the store,! with two large ampli fiers to be Installed, one In front ot the store and one on the interior.- ; . ' . , . Salem's will-known entertain er, Boots" Grant, will be master of ceremonies for the opening oc casion, and will handle the. mike.' Short, impromtpu . speeches will be given by prominent men, voicing- their . appreciation - of and reaction to the smart new, store. The entire personnel ' of the store will be11 on hand with Mr. Bishop and Mr. Cooley to-assist in welcoming the crowds Tues day night. ' No Selling Will ; Be Done Tonight . The Occasion will be" strictly an open house to show the publie this unusual store and Manager Cooley states not an item of merchandise will be sold during the evening. ; V "After some six months ' of construction through the most modern Ideas of the age, the opening tonight marks the final work In completion of one ot the West's largest and finest stores tor men and boys," Manager Cooley states. "In keeping with this progres sive organisation, this fine ne store Is the realisation ot a defi nite plan to give the people of Salem and the WUlamette valley a store of which they are worthy, and to give them the highest Ideals of modern merchandising through . friendly, personal ser vice, quality and values. . - "As Mr. BJshop, our founder, says, 'Nothing Is too good for our , friends and tsito me r a throughout Oregon whom we have served, tor nearly half a century. : , Furniture Adds Finishing Toucji A, : colorful . addition to the smart new store for Bishop's M the chromium finished furniture with bright red leatherette up holstering, . This furniture, consisting of chairs, davenports, tables, smoke stands and ether articles, has been placed throughout the new store and has been arranged to add the final finishing touch of color and smartness, to a store unsurpasse tor dignity and charm. Nothing has been overlooked In ! thla arrangement to add every comfort and convenience to the Bishop's guests and shoppers. Tf i beautiful new furniture was fart nlshed by a Salem, store, the Im perial furniture company. Care for Patents To keep patent leather pumps looking their best, keep them, cn treef and use a soft cloth. to ru over the pumps. Occasionally, a this coat of vaselinetshould be ap plied and. carefully .'worked cm the surface -to. preserve the lend er. Wipe oft the excessive amount and rub the pumps until the de Sired gloss Is attained. ' ged and featuring new styles by. Arrow and shown by Esquire wlt: new neckbands with white collar and white cuffs. Displays wjij beautiful matching ties.