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About Bandon recorder. (Bandon, Or.) 188?-1910 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 19, 1907)
A. J. HARTMAN, Where Quality not Quantity Reigns Supreme Two years ago the firm of A. J. Hartman & Co. commenced business on a very small scale in an unpretentious building on Main Street. ness has grown much better than our highest expectations had been. During the time intervening, our busi Over a year ago we moved into our new concrete building which, for the time, gave us ample room for the stock carried, and the rear of the building was otherwise used, but the ever increasing demand for an enlarged stock was such that the whole lower floor will now scarcely accommodate our goods. Our business has gro- n from practically nothing to what it is now. For the simple reason our policy has been and now is, not to carry shoddy goods; to handle only Why? what we can honestly recommend, and to consider QUALITY above all else. On such a basis what store could but grow ? We have tried to cater to the wants of the pub lic and supply their demand, regardless of cos*. Space does not permit lengthy discourse on our stock, and we simply refer you to the different brands mentioned below, known the country over for their stability and reputation Thanking you for your past patronage, and for future favors, and wishing you each and all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New A J HARTMAN. Year, we remain, Gent’s Furnishings. Heie is a particular line for par ticular customers. Men want to look nice. They want the latest in ties, socks, shirts, linens etc. We have them. They speak best for themselves, so as to be convinced, only a call for inspection will demon strate. A line of Umbrellas and President Suspenders for the Christ mas trade will probably assist you in difficulties of the selection of Christmas Gifts. Men know what the Grizzly Brand Hats are. Everybody wears them that are particular about their head gear. A first-class line of Under wear is on our shelves for your approval. Dry Goods. Again where Quality bespeakes itself from every can, from every package on the A line of Dry Goods suffer from an incompetant purchaser more than anything else. Every article is duplicated in many stores in cheap shoddy grades. class article will be bound to suffer. shelves and counters. A first- We back our goods up with our reputation, and trying them. We have goods in on every steamer. It is necessary Cookies. customer’s benefit. The particular lady is our best customer. We can appreciate a patron who knows good values and desires the best quality in her pur chases. When only quantity and price is c n- sidered, oftentimes a good quality article has to suffer. More care should be taken to buy goods that wear and give satisfaction. It is always money saved in the end. We call your attention to our line of Cloaks and Rain Coats. Never in the history of Bandon has such a line been carri -d at prices we ask, quality considered. While the line has been broken, there yet remain a number of garments, with the prices at almost actual cost. Our line of Millinery is also broken, but in order to close the tall and winter hats out at once to make room for the Holiday goods that already should have all of our display tables, we are going to close them out at COST, and when we say COST, we mean it to the fullest e xtent. Call and sec them. Waists, Skirts, Underwear, Hoisery, Shoes, etc., may Ire found complete in this depart ment, and likewise, quality is considered above all else. Quality and not Quantity Our Motto We have them all in the best brands on the market. Infants’ Wear, Shoes Shoes for Men, Women We call your attention to a line found only at our store in Bandon. The demand“ for and ready-to-wear Children's Garments have been Children, all sizes, styles anil prices. The famous They are Tinned meats, bacon, flour, Cleveland's Baking Powder, Box Crackers and to have standing orders to keep up with the times in styles and patterns, for our Ladies’ Furnishings. Once you use the standard brands you will use no other. put up under sanitary conditions, and will go further than the other kind Dress Goods of all kinds, styles and prices, with the full contingency of linings, threads, buttons, braids, etc. You can better realize the difference between these brands and the cheaper grades, by We are prepared for that emergency, and if you cannot find it at your regular dealer, call on us. Heinz, S. & W. Canned Goods, M. J. B. Coffees, Shillings, Eolger & Co., and others. will always tell you what can be expected of anything bought. Christmas trade always demands a large line of ribbons and notions. We have the following standard high grade brands: such to justify a full line, and there is almost Buckingham & Hecht, everything in stock you could desire. Mauzy, Reed & Co., and the Little Dresses, Shirts, Bonnets, etc. Red School House, Dist. No. 76, will Little Call and see them. hold their own against all comers. Everything from a dressy shoe, to please the most critical, to a heavy logger’s shoe and gum boot. cannot be disappointed Worcester Corsets You in making your footwear selection here. Toys Everything in the Toy Line A. J. HARTMAN, Your Grocer, Clothier and Dry Goods Merchant We are the sole agents in Bandon for the famous Wor cester Corset. You have read their advertising for many years in all of the leading periodicals and are familiar with them. We carry a full line and are sure you will be pleased, if you have not Quality and not Quantity Our Motto