Kentucky BOWLING GREEN: Miller-Rogers Hardware Co. Retail (formerly Miller & Harris), 1 to 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 18, 19, 21, 25 to 34, 36, 37, 41. PADUCAH: L. W. Henneberger Co. Wholesale and retail (bought retail department of Scott Hardware Co.), 1 to 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 24, 26, 30 to 36, 38, 40, 42. Michigan GRAND RAPIDS: Heth Bros., 917 So. Division Street. Retail (succeeded D. E. Lozier), 1 to 5, 7, 8, 11, 13, 14, 17, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, 36. Mississippi GULFPORT: Poythess Hardware Co. Wholesale and retail (succeeded Meyer Neville Hardware Co.), 1 to 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25 to 33, 36 to 42, 44, 45. Missouri APPLETON CITY: Luchsinger Mercantile Co. Retail (formerly Adam Luchsinger), 1, 3 to 12, 14, 18 to 23, 25, 26, 28, 30, 33 to 38, 40, 41. NEOSHO: Briggs Hardware Co. Centers Hardware Co.), 1, 3 to 9, 12, 13, NORBORNE: Belt. Bros. & Shifferdecker. Retail (succeeded R. W. Backenstoe), 1 to 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 18, 21, 22, 23, 26, 30, 31, 33, 36, 38, 44. ST. JOSEPH: Parrish-Erickson Hardware, Furniture and Carpet Co. Retail (formerly Parrish-Erickson Hardware Co.), 1 to 5, 7, 10, 14, 18, 24, 26, 32, 33, 34, 36, 38, 40. SALEM: Martin-Dent Mercantile Co. Nebraska COZAD: Co. Retail (formerly W. Robertson & Co.), 1 to 7, 10, 11, 12, 14, 18, 23, 25 to 28, 31, 36. 37, 38, 40. HUMPHREY: Humphrey Hardware & Implement Co. Robertson Furniture & Hardware Retail (succeeded H. J. Bruenig), 1 to 7, 9 to 12, 14, 15, 18 to 23, 26, 27, 29, 31 to 38, 40. PAWNEE CITY: C. W. Simon. 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29 to 41, 43, 44. New York BROOKLYN: S. H. Kinney Co., 1445 Flatbush Avenue. Retail (succeeded A. F. Lundblom), 1, 3 to 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 24, 26, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 45. CLYDE: Geo. S. Bliss. Retail (formerly Bliss & Compson), 1 to 14, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25 to 38, 40, 41, 43, 44. DOBBS FERRY: Mrs. Sarah C. Ackerman. Wholesale and retail (formerly S. M. Ack erman), 1, 3 to 7, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17. 18, 26, 27, 28, 30, 33, 34, 36, 37, 38. MERIDIAN: J. S. Banker Hardware Co. Retail (bought out W. E. Daboll), 1 to 10, 12 to 15, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30, 31, 32, 36, 37, 38, 41, 43, 45. RED HOOK: J. A. Curtiss. Retail (formerly Curtiss & Van de Bogart). WHITNEY'S POINT: P. H. Landers. Retail (succeeded J. J. Johnson & Sons), 1 to 9, 13, 14, 18, 19, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 30 to 36, 38, 40 to 44. WINDSOR: B. S. Anderson. Retail (opened new store), 5 to 8, 10, 12, 14, 22, 29, 30, 31, 33, 36, 37, 38, 41, 44. WOODHULL: Walter A. Smith. Retail (succeeded E. H. Mason) 1 to 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 28, 29, 34 to 38, 41. North Carolina MARION: Troutman & Hyams. Wholesale and retail (succeeded J. S. Dysart), 1 to 9, 12 to 18, 20 to 33, 35 to 41, 43, 44. Wholesale and retail (succeeded Rendigs Hardware Co.), 1 to 10, 13, 14. 17, 23, 27, 29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 36, 41. COLUMBUS: O'Neill Hardware Co., 1050 Mt. Vernon Avenue. Retail (opened new store), 1 to 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 18, 22, 25, 27, 28, 30, 33, 34, 36, 41. CORTLAND: Faunce Hardware Co. Retail (formerly J. H. Faunce), 1 to 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 18 to 23, 24 to 30, 32, 33, 36, 38, 40 to 44. DEFIANCE: W. V. Hutchins & Son. South Dakota MURDO: J. R. White. Retail (were formerly at Centerville, S. D.). Vermont MANCHESTER: Taconic Hardware Co. Retail (succeeded W. R. Hard), 1 to 9, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 32, 33, 36, 38. West Virginia NEW CUMBERLAND: W. W. Robinson. Retail (succeeded Young Hardware Co.), 1 to 14, 17, 18, 19, 21 to 24, 27, 30, 31, 34, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 44. Wyoming CODY: McGinnis & Brundage. Retail (opened new store), 1 to 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20 to 26, 29 to 33, 36, 37, 38, 40, 41, 43, 44. · ENCAMPMENT: L. S. Alfred. Retail (bought hardware department of Encampment Merc. Co.). CANADA SUSSEX, N. B.: H. H. Dryden, Ltd. Wholesale and retail (formerly H. H. Dryden), 1 to 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 27 to 38, 40. GUELPH, ONT.: McMillan Bros. Retail (succeeded Geo. B. Morris), 1 to 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 24, 26 to 38, 40, 41, 44, The Norvell-Shapleigh Hardware Co., St. Louis, Mo., will soon mail the trade their fall catalogue. The book will embrace not only standard lines of seasonable goods, but in addition will offer some attractive values in certain lines upon which the retail trade has had difficulty in competing with the catalogue houses. In pricing a number of lines in the catalogue, special consideration has been given to the competition from which the retail Hardware merchant suffers. At intervals throughout the catalogue there will be inserted red pages, and on these pages, will be offered goods that the retailer can offer as leaders and fighting items. The public like bargains, as the catalogue houses and department stores have demonstrated. The company state they offer these several special lines at a very small advance above cost, and suggest that if the retailers will take these same lines and offer them without adding too much profit, they will prove good advertising material. They remark that some of the prices in the catalogue are such as to cause some people to "sit up and take notice." To overcome the objections of some retail merchants, the catalogue will be issued in two parts; a large catalogue showing the goods, accompanied by a small pamphlet covering all the items in the catalogue. The concern will continue, as usual, to push their "Diamond Edge" and other high-class goods. The catalogue, it is expected, will be ready by the 15th inst. The Bliss Supply Co., 465 The Arcade, Cleveland, Ohio, who make a specialty of steam specialties, are desirous of receiving catalogues in the line of steam fitters and plumbers' supplies. Roberts & Sims, Wellington, New Zealand, have started in business as wholesale and retail Hardware dealers at 38 Cuba street. They are desirous of receiving catalogues, net prices, etc. They advise if manufacturers want live agents in that colony they are open for such agencies. The Enterprise Mfg. Co., Philadelphia, Pa., call attention to efforts that are being made by some outside parties to sell the trade specialties of various brands with the statement that they were made by this company. The Enterprise people make emphatic their announcement that it is their invariable rule not to manufacture specialties under any other A Hardware Clerk's View To the Editor: Are you successful in your business? If so, why? If not, why not? What do you lack? Is it the lack of energy on your part, or are you handicapped by unreliable help? Two prominent business men met one evening after business hours and inquired about each other's success of the day. One man had a smiling face which showed satisfaction and contentment. The other had a frown of worry and displeasure on his brow. The man with the smiling face replied that he had had a successful day, that each of his clerks had worked with a determination to outdo the others. He was very well satisfied with his lot. The other man complained that his clerks took no interest in their work, that they didn't care to spend their time around him. He complained that he was worried about his cash; it took so much time to take care of it he couldn't decide whether all of the change was placed into the drawer or whether part of it found its way into the pockets of his help. He remarked that he felt like discharging all his help and getting other clerks. "Look here, my dear friend," said his companion, "I don't believe you treat your clerks as they should be treated. Have you ever thought of the time when you was a clerk in the store you now own? Have you ever thought of the interest you took when your employer placed a great deal of confidence in you? Have you ever thought that your clerks are human, that they have the same feelings and desires for your confidence as you had years ago? I take a lively interest in the welfare of my help and have the greatest confidence that they in turn take an interest in their work. I treat them as I do myself. I feel that my success largely depends on my clerks. I ask their advice as they do mine. We confer with each other, and thus, the most friendly relations exist between us. You commence to-morrow and follow my advice and I'll venture to say you will notice an immediate change in your favor." This is advice that all should take and they would surely see a betterment of their financial condition in a very short time. Give your clerks a chance. Let them see you are much interested in them. Confide in them and see how great will be the results. A CLERK. S. H. Kinney Co., 1445 Flatbush avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y., is a new concern in the of a successful concern. A general line of contractors' supplies will be handled, together with builders' Hardware, paints and oils, house furnishing goods, etc. Catalogues, price lists and discounts are desired in these lines. Mr. S. H. Kinney is a practical man, having had years of experience, especially in the builders' hardware line. Folding Circular Matter To the Editor: I have read your Magazine for some years with a great deal of pleasure and a great deal of profit, and take the liberty of offering a suggestion. If it were made a universal practice by all houses to fold all documents, letters, invoices, bills of lading, circulars, etc., face out, it would be found that, when papers were taken from the mail and laid on the proper official's desk, that they would lie in such a position that the subject matter treated of could be plainly read; whereas, when papers are folded face in, they always curl over, thus tending to obstruct a rapid examination of it. I have made this suggestion to a number of our leading periodical publishers and have yet to receive a dissenting opinion on the utility of this simple little thing. JOHN F. FISK, JR. Inquiries for Goods In behalf of some of our readers, we would appreciate advices as to the makers of the following goods, inquiries for which have been received since our last issue: WIRE BASE KNOB. "RAPID CUT" HACK SAW MACHINE. "BLAIR'S" HATCHETS. HIDE-FACED HAMMERS AND MALLETS. "COLVIN" INTERCHANGEABLE HAMMER. "BROWN" HANDY BORING TOOL HOLDERS. FLEXIBLE RAZOR BLADES. TRUNK HARDWARE. "I X L" SHOVELS. "No BUM" WIRE KETTLE BOTTOM. "STAR" AUTOMATIC EGG BEATER, IRON DRY MEASURES. MANUFACTURERS OF METAL SASH BARS, SUCH AS ARE USED IN SHOW WINDOWS AND SHOW CASES. MACHINE FOR CUTTING ROD AND BAR IRON. HAND-POWER PIPE STOCK AND DIE, FOR CUTTING PIPE UP TO 5 INCHES. CEMENT SIDEWALK PAVING TOOLS. HOLLOW PIPE GASOLINE LIGHTING OUTFIT, Patented June 24, '02; Jan. 6, '03. Made from Highest Quality Extra Plated Piano Wire. Over One Million Already in Use These rods are immediately adjustable to windows of all width, sizes and shapes. They are unequalled for Curtain Rods, Sash Rods, Sham Holders, Valance Holders, etc. In constant demand at large profits, and a very desirable addition to any business. Write at once for full particulars and special prices. |