General Editorial Review
J. M. Colwell, Tobacconist. Every “user of the weed” in Middletown knows Colwell, for they have been to his store to get either tobacco or cigars, and the aforesaid “user of the weed” knows also that what he got at Colwell's was the best there was in the market. Mr. Colwell has been engaged in the manufacture of cigars for the past thirty-five years, strange it he should not know by this time how to make a good one; well, he does make a good cigar, as all who have tried his “Henry Clay” brand will testify. Mort is the leading tobacconist of Middletown, he attends personally to buying and selecting his tobacco, and to making up the same, and you can wager he knows the quality of tobacco. You go down town after your mail in the evening, then step into Mort's, only one door north, and get your cigars or tobacco, and go straight home sit down, fill your pipe or light your cigar, and smoke, (your wife won't scold, for she knows by the pleasant odor she inhales where you got that tobacco) and enjoy yourself. You must dismiss all envy from your mind, for Mort's tobacco cannot make you happy if you are envious, but all your other troubles will certainly disappear in the smoke of a “Henry Clay” Havana filled, rolled at Colwell's. Try this, ye skeptics, go to 29 North St., one door from the post office, and get cigars, tobacco and smokers articles. Don't forget to step into Predmore's and get a pound of tea for you wife, and to Morgan's and get the Bazar or Scribners, and rely upon it, there will never be an Electoral Commission appointed on your account.
S. L. Preston, Jeweler. Mr. Preston has been so long located in Middletown that there is not a resident of the place but knows him. He has followed his profession over forty years, twenty-five of that time having been spent in Middletown. He is a workman and makes the repairing of fine watches a specialty. It is mainly through his efforts that Middletown was supplied with the town clock. His store No. 10 East Main St., is well supplied with all the latest styles of jewelry and fancy goods, spectacles, which is one of his specialties, plated ware, etc. Selling goods as low as it is possible, dealing only in first quality goods, Mr. Preston has won a reputation for reliability second to none in his line of trade. He has been for years a prominent member of the order of Odd Fellows, having devoted much time to establishing the order. We are personally acquainted with him and cheerfully recommend him to our readers.
Adolph Budwig, Merchant Tailor. The store now occupied by Mr. Budwig has been occupied as a clothing store upward of thirty years, and has been in his possession nearly five years. Mr. Budwig has had a wide experience and during his stay in Middletown has succeeded fully in convincing its citizens that he knows how to supply their wants in the clothing line; indeed when dressed in a suit of his make, we can avouch for it that you will never be questioned as to being “clothed,” even if there be a doubt concerning your being in your “right mind.” He has had a wide experience in New York City, White Hall, Warwick, Newburgh, and now in Middletown. He does all his own cutting, employs some ten hands in making up goods, and will guarantee a fit for every suit he makes up. He carries a large stock of ready made clothing, and gents furnishing goods, hats, caps, trunks and valises. He purchases all goods for cash, and getting the best discounts, can offer lower prices than ordinary. His store is known as “Denton's Corner,” and is one of the old landmarks of Middletown. It is located on cor. North and Main Sts., opposite Franklin Square. In purchasing goods of him you can feel assured you will find them just as they are represented, and when he says he will not be undersold he means just what he says.
C. R. Fuller, Coal & Lumber. The gentleman named above begun business as an inspector of lumber, and continued the same for a number of years, in Corning, N. Y., Titusville, Oil City and Wilkesbarre, Pa. After a number of years spent in this he commenced the sale of lumber, and finally selecting Middletown as a favorable point to conduct the business, he located at the corner of Depot & Foundry Sts. He deals in Canada, Michigan and Southern Pine, also in hardwood lumber, together with shingles, fence posts, (cedar and chestnut,) fence pickets, lath, doors, sash and blinds. He also deals extensively in Delaware, Lackawanna and Lehigh Coal, making a specialty of car load lots. During his residence here he has built up a flourishing trade, won the good will of customers and the community, and well deserved the success that has attended his efforts in business.
R. H. Dolson, Dry Goods. The business conducted by the above named gentleman, was established in 1871 under the firm name of Wallace & Dolson. They first located upon North street, where they remained one year, when finding the accommodations insufficient, they removed to Bull's Opera House. In 1877 Mr. Wallace was elected County Clerk. The duties of this office rendered it impossible for him to continue the dry goods business, and Mr. Dolson purchased his interest and has since continued the business alone. Mr. Dolson began business when a boy of fourteen as a clerk for B. W. Shaw, one of Middletown's best known business men, and remained with him until 1871 with the exception of one year spent in New York city in the wholesale trade. His long training has made him familiar with every department of the dry goods trade; his New York experience enables him to purchase goods at much better advantage, to meet the demands of customers. He has already built up a fine and flourishing trade, and the prospects for continued success are very flattering.