General Editorial Review
Stephen Wolf; Custom Tailor. Every gentleman knows the discomfort of an ill-fitting suit of clothes, to say little of their inconvenience and want of symmetry and grace. No matter how costly the material or how beautiful in itself, an ill-fitting suit of clothes never gave its wearer satisfaction. How to avoid this is a matter of interest to every man; we can tell you how to avoid all this. It is simply to go to Stephen Wolf's No. 1 Montanye block, West Main street, and let him take your measure and make you a suit, no matter if you are tall or short, fat or lean, straight or crooked, round or flat chested, he will fit you every time, “like de sheeps skin on de book cover," or make no charge for work. Mr. Wolf has been engaged in merchant and custom tailoring for the past thirty years, for eight years he has been located in Middletown and in that time has clothed many of her citizens who seldom ask bounty of charity. He keeps a full and complete line of cloths, cassimeres, beavers, doeskins, and gent's dress goods of all styles and patterns, from which to select, and these he offers together with his services at the lowest prices. Remember his store is No. 1 Montanye Block, West Main street.
A. U. Sperling, Meat Market. Mr. Sperling has been engaged in supplying meats to the citizens of Middletown for the past twelve or fifteen years, and in this time has won the friendship of the people, and a reputation as an upright business man; large sales, small profits and good weight, together with the best articles in his line has won him his standing and trade as the leading butcher of the place; he has lately purchased the market of Mr. Blizzard, located upon East Main street, where he is now prepared to serve his former patrons with the best the market affords in fresh and salted meats, fruits and vegetables in their season, at the lowest possible prices; we recommend our Middletown readers to give him a call when wishing anything in his line.
Chas. Piatt, Planing Mill, Doors, Sash and Blinds. The business conducted to-day by Mr. Piatt, was established in 1853, by Mr. Piatt and Mr. Clauson. They located at 33 James street and began the manufacture of doors, sash and blinds, which they conducted together until 1860, when Mr. Rodgers purchased the interest of Mr. Clauson, and the firm became Piatt & Rodgers. About one year thereafter Mr. Rodgers died, since which time Mr. Piatt has conducted the business alone. Finding himself cramped for accommodations on James street, in 1875 he built the fine brick building he now occupies, on the corner of John and Division streets, which is 6o x 65 feet, two stories in height with a large basement, in which is the engine and boilers which furnish power for driving the machinery on the first floor; here is also the paint room. Mr. Piatt has supplied his shop with all modern machinery and is prepared to fill all orders for doors, sash, blinds and mouldings, together with door and window frames, stairs, stair-railings and all manner of wood turning. By close application to business he has built up a large trade, and is numbered among the men who have made Middletown the pride of Orange County.
J. W. Hill, Orange County Cooperage. Mr. Hill came to Middletown in 1861, and begun work with Mr. W. W. Wilkinson, with whom he remained until 1874, when he opened a shop and commenced business for himself. He located upon the cor. of Monhagen Avenue and Mill street, where he has remained ever since. He makes a specialty of the manufacture of York with milk. The past few years this has yielded such small returns that many are returning to butter making, and hence a call or this kind of cooperage. Mr. Hill has established a fine trade and now employs a number of assistants. All work which is turned out from his shop is warranted first class. The proprietor has been for some time prominently identified with the Temperance cause, in which he has been an active worker. We cordially recommend him, and congratulate him also upon his success, which is well deserved.
Mark Silver, Clothier. Mr. Silver established his business in Middletown in 1873, the year of the financial panic. At first he confined himself to the retail trade, but year by year his business increased until in 1877 he opened a wholesale department in Middletown. He has besides three other clothing establishments, one in Georgia, one in South Carolina and one in Delaware County, N. Y. Dealing so extensively he can offer extra inducements to customers. Buying all goods for cash, he keeps prices down, as he has no bills to meet contracted on time, and can therefore regulate his own time. He deals in ready made clothing, gents furnishing goods, hats and caps, with a large stock of underwear. He is located at No. West Main street, Mr. Silver superintends all his business, believing fully in the maxim “that what you wish well done you must do yourself.” He has won the respect and good will of the community in which he resides, being widely known in Orange County.
Chambers & Little, Carpenters and Builders. This firm is one well known to the citizens of Middletown as they are extensive contractors and builders, having erected numerous dwellings and business houses, and they refer to their work upon the Congregational and Methodist churches here as furnishing a standard by which to estimate the same. They devote especial attention to jobbing and repairing, furnishing estimates upon any and all work if desired. They have had a large experience and can give satisfactory references to any desiring the same.
Mrs. Chas. Wood, Boarding House. To any desiring a pleasant home and first class board we cheerfully recommend Mrs. Chas. Wood's house, cor. Monhagen ave. and Mill street, which is finely situated, having a large yard and lawn surrounding the same, which is also well shaded. Mrs. Wood understands perfectly how to make one feel at home is a lady of taste and rare good judgment. Her rooms are cosy, well furnished, clean and comfortable and her table is always supplied with the best the market affords. Any of her numerous boarders will fully indorse what we have said, and concur with us in recommending her house, and herself as landlady.