Detroit R L Polk City Directory 1869 - JewishGen KehilaLinks

D. B. HERRIXGTON & CO., WILSON SEWING MACHINES.
The Vilson Shuttle Sewing Machine is fast earning for itself a first c'ass reputation,
and on account of its ext?.aordi~~a7.y low p~ice as well as the sim yle and easy
mode in which it is operated. They are sold at a price within the reach of every
fiimily, and Mr. Herrington assures us they are as goad as t'heyare cheap. The
Wilso~i makes the celebrabed lock stitch alike on both sides and which will not
rip or ravel. The machine is spoken very highly of by the press and thc public
who lluve tried it, and it is solcl fix a. price that brings a good sewing machine
within the reach of thousands of families. We strongly advise the man of sluall
means to buy this cheap but genuine machine, and Mr. Herriugton is now prepared
to fill all orders. His store is 35 Monroe avenue.
GEORGE GASSAIANN.
Mr. Gassmdnn enjoys a goocl reputation in his line of business, it being known tllclt
work done at his establishment is faultless, while the quality of the cloths he kecps
ie of the first Tuter. Mr. Gassman invites all to call and inspect his goods, and 110
assures us that he enlploys none but first class hands, while his figures are reasonable.
He purchases cloth at first hand, thus saving the profit paid by other houses
to n~idclle men. A fine assortlncnt of Gents Furnishing Goods is always in store and
supplied at close figures, the public must remember this fact when desiring anything
in tile above line. The store is on Jefferson avenue.
CLAP Qls ALLEN, GOLD AND SILVER PLATING.
v c have great pleasure in calling the attention of the public to these gentlemen's
advertisement, which will be fbuncl in this Directory. Theirs is an every day required
line of business, and from what we have head of their esperfness in their work, we
have no liesitation in recomlnending thein to the eommunlty. hfcssrs. Clay & Allen
have lately commenced business at 10 Larned street, west, ancl their good reputation
is fast mslring fir themselves a good business. Both gentlemen have had a large
experience. Mr. Clay has worked frir fifteen years in this particular brunch of the
tmde, while hi+ partner mas for five years with the Meriden Britannia Company,
-a fdct which speaks well for his proficiency. Gold and silver plating done in the
best style, and all work wi~rranted ; and they set forth in their card that old plated
ware will be re-plated equal to new, at less lhsn half the original cost. They con&
deutly ask for a trial, and all orders mill be faithfully and promptly executed.
GLOVER & PO WELL, STOVES, HARDWARE, ETC.
These gentlemen commenced in their new store a short time ago, since wllicll timu
they have acldcd largely to their stock, ancl now they have a nicely fitted up store and
well selected st80ck of goods. They are well experienced in tlleir business, having
been for many years in one of the largest wholesale houses in the city. They are
wide-awake, enterprising gentlemen, obliging and courteous to all their customers,
and this, conlbiued with their other qualitications, lins gained for them a goocl niliue,
and secured them large patronage. Their American '& Ease Burner Coal Stove " is
considered the leading stove in tile marlret. They also have the sole agency in the
city for "O'Meill's Patent Copper Bottoms," for stove furniture, and patent Alonitor
self-~vasher and bleacher, which call be placed in any coinmon wash boiler. No
hotzse should be without the above; one trial will convince the most fexacting of
their vdue. Remember, when wanting anything in the stove, tin, or hardware line,
that their store is 98 Woodward ave., where they will be most happy to wait upon all
who may hvor them with a call. See their advertisement ou. frolit cover of this
Directory..
IVIELAI1D HERRINGTON, COMXISSION MERCHANT.
Thin gentlenlali commenced business as commission merchant a few months ago, at
41 JIiclligan avenue, where he has nice store rooms, well adapted for the business.
IIe solicits consignments of wool, hops, butter, cheese, eggs, hams, potatoes, onions,
apples, beaus, poultry, etc., for wliicll prompt remittances will be made. Fronl the
reputation he has lleld for year4 in this city, we have no hesitation in saying to the
public that this is the place at which to do business. Remember the location,41
Michigan avenue.
WILLIAM GRAHAM, PRINTER.
The above named gentleman has for many years been identified with the book and