J Bernstein A Lifelong Athenean in Furniture and Embalming
J Bernstein a senior member of the firm was born in Athens and educated in public schools and business college. He began in 1901 with S Bernstein in furniture, now runs the iron safe and contract department. He studied embalming at Southern College of Embalming, earned license number 164 in 1905, and completed postgraduate study in 1910 at the Ohio Embalming School.
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J. Bernstein
Athens
Business College
S. Bernstein
Bernstein
Southern College of Embalming
State Board
Ohio Embalming School
Im. M. Bernstein
Motto of Athens store promises best values and quality
Our motto states small profit and many sales are better than large profits and few. Ray leads growth by buying in large quantities for better prices and lower quotes. The aim is to offer merchandise worth one hundred cents on the dollar with quality as the first consideration. James Boyce Brooks joins from McDonald Furniture in Rome and is praised for his experience and knowledge in all departments. Brooks has made many friends since arriving in Athens.
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James Boyce Brooks
McDonald Furniture Company
Rome
Mr. Brooks
Athens
Furnish Your Home From Our Large Furniture Selection
A store offers a 27 600 square foot showroom with a wide range of finishes and styles. Start at the kitchen and finish in the parlor with complete matched suits or single pieces including solid mahogany bedroom sets.
Hall Safe Company Ad Promotes Fire Proof Vaults
Hall Safe Company touts its renowned safes and notes nine steel vaults will be used in the Clarke County Court House. The ad claims 85 percent of Athens safes sold locally are theirs and promises fire protection with options in sizes colors and free name engraving.
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Hall
Athens
Clarke County Court House
Hall Safe Company
Local Athens Furniture Firm Highlights Buying Power and History
The firm showcases third floor office furniture including desks chairs and cabinets, touts direct factory buying from large markets, and credits Alma Hughes, longtime bookkeeper, and M. M. Bernstein with guiding purchasing since 1901. The narrative emphasizes guarantees and superior quality across departments.
Stove and Range Department in Basement Feature
Our stove and range department offers from small cook stoves to large ranges. We stock the best lines in steel and cast ranges with guaranteed quality and long service. Car load buying lowers prices, making our ranges more affordable than elsewhere.
Victor Talking Machines and Records Displayed in Main Floor
The Vi ctrola department offers a full selection of Victor Talking Machines and records on the main floor. New Victor records go on sale the 28th of each month and a monthly catalogue is available. Prices range from 15.00 to 200.00. Come in and listen as staff play records for you.
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Victor
Lee
House Furnishings Department Offers Rugs Carpets and Draperies
Elevator to second floor reveals rugs mattings carpets shades and draperies. Large quantities bought direct from manufacturers allow very low prices. Shades made to fit any window size and matting laid with shades hung.
Packing and Shipping Quality in Furniture Delivery
The article describes careful packing of furniture with heavy paper wrapping before crating. It notes two experienced packers and seasoned drivers handling deliveries with attention to safe, undamaged transport across the city.
Mason Brought Up In Danielsville And Famed Livery Salesman
Warren Bailey Mason was born in Danielsville Georgia and formerly sales manager for the Prewitt Housefurnishing Company of Atlanta where he gained experience as a salesman in house furnishings. Mr Mason has been with this firm livery since it started and is a capable salesman always meeting the trade with a smile.
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Warren Bailey Mason
Danielsville
Prewitt Housefurnishing Company
Atlanta
Mr. Mason
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bernstein BI
J. B. Brooks
Ecene
Morris
Iron Safes
Alma Hughes
L.B. Flatow Company
Antee
Gest
M. M. Bernstein
Bernstein Bros
Furniture Building
Broad Street
Stove and Range Dept
Victrola Department
Packing and Shipping
Tively
W. B. Mason
Athens Trade Association
Athens, GA
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