Press-Telegram from Long Beach, California • 7

Tavern grinding is done in a prompt and reliable manner In connection they have a fine brick- ware-house for storage purposes and every accomodation is offered parties wishing storage room Personally Mr Thomas Harnett the proprietor is thorough and skilled in every department of the milling business is well and favorable known in business circles and is among our most public spirited and liberal minded citizens corner of Locust and First 75x100 for $10000 And so on down to $250 in value according to location Anyone wishing to buy a lot or house should call and get prices on these properties as they are always pleased to show you their properties and have all convenience for this purpose They are also prepared to make loans on all first class real-ei-tate at the lowest possible rates Personally Messrs Crow A Co are not only enterprising and progressive in business but also take an interest in all matters of public benefit and the up-building of our city A Jones Son Co- son and are unequaled for style quality and comfort selected with the greatest care and purchased from the principle manufacturers of the country The house has superior connections with the leading sources of supply and buys its supplies in large quantities for cash thus securing the most favorable discounts which enables them to sell to the public at prices that simply defy successful competition Mr Beach the clerk is a pleasant courteous and accommodating young man Mr Beach the proprietor is among our most enterprising and progressive business men who takes an interest in all matters of public benefit and his policy is to supply the best goods obtainable at prices which will secure quick sales and enable him to quickly replenish his stock with the newest and most stylish and fashionable goods in foot wear to be found in the market This property is now on the market and not only as an in vestment but to anyone wanting to buy a lot and build a home in the most delightful place in south ern California this certainly at tractive Mr Blount can also place loans on all first class pro-jxrty to any amount at the lowest possible rates and on his look are to te found many other choice bargains in ranch and city pro juTty which he is offering on the most favorable terms and anyone whhing to buy sell or exchange property should list with Go 11 Blount and they will be sure to get quick returns In conclusion we take pleasure in stating that there is no agency in this or any other state engaged in a similiar line of business more worthy of the literal patronage it receives Personally Mr Blount is strictly honorable upright and perfectly responsible in everyway and stands in the front rank among our enterprising public spirited citizens Covert Co The steady increase in population of Long Beach has brought with it a corresionding increase in the demand for homes and building lots In this connection it is with pleasure that we call the attention of our readers to the real-estate business carried on by Covert A Co 110 Pine Avenue they being among the largest real-estate dealers in Long Beach They are conservative yet literal in their dealing and are acknowledged in real-estate circles to be of the best informed and most accurate judges of ranch and city property and all that pertains to the transfer of reality in this section of the state and conduct all business placed in their hands in a most acceptable manner All kinds of first-class property are handled They buy sell and exchange on order or commission lease houses and pay particular attention to the management of estates insurance and general agency business They can place loans to any amount on real-estate at the lowest possible rates They also represent some of the leading insurance companies in the world and can furnish Fire Life and Accident Insurance to any amount They have many choice lots of city and country property which are offered on the most favorable terms Among which we would mention a choice hotel site on Ocean front at a bargain a fine building lot 50x150 next to alley Ocean front $12000 a nice corner on Ocean front 50x150 $11000 fine property on American Avenue between First and Second 50x250 $7500 a ten acre lemon ranch full lcaring with good buildings 2 miles from Long Beach $5500 a splendid 40 acre alfalfa ranch about 4 miles out $6000 choice business property on Pine street Messrs Covert and Ilogsett aside from being most successful business men also courteous and agreeable gentlemen to meet They are enterprising in business and public spirited in all matters pertaining to the general welfare of Long Beach To those of our readers who have business to transact in these lines we recommend this agency Wright Williams There is no more progressive branch of trade than that represented by the above named house it being among the leading and successful business houses in this line of trade in the city Special attention is directed to this popular and reliable establishment which is enjoying a liberal and permanent patronage owing to well directed efforts of capital enterprise and energy coupled with capable management Occupying a good location with well appointed quarters at 213 Pine Avenue it ia in every sense a permanent source of credit to the mercantile Interest of our city The stock which ia extensive and well chosen embraces staple and fancy groceries fine teas coffees canned goods of all kinds relishes sauces etof of the very choicest kinds The wants and wishes of customers are a first consideration in all cases with Messrs Wright Williams who are among our most enterprising and progressive young business men and who takea an interest in al matters of public benefit The strong points of this store are that here you find the lowest prices the largest stock and assortment the most complete which is invariably the best the market affords and purchased from the best sources of supply The Press takes pleasure in inviting the attention of its readers to this enterprising family grocery house with the assurance that they will find it an agreeable place with which to establish profitable trade relations Call and give it a trial or ring up phone No 46 and goods will be delivered to any part of the city free Every city or town generally has among its chief distinguishing features one which persons of all degrees thoroughly understand and appreciate namely that of a first class restaurant Among the institutions of this city none are more worthy of recognition than the restaurant conducted by Littell known as Tavern This restaurant is neat and cosy and the charges at all times are the reasonable Since his embarkation in the restaurant business in the city Mr Littell has created a reputation of the highest kind for his unsurpassed manner of supplying his patrons with the best and most finely provided menu to be desired Personally Mr Littell is a thorough business man a polite and courteous gentleman and is doing a live business And the establishment has become known to all lovers of a first class home-like meal Regular dinner served from 11:30 to 2 and 5:15 to 7:30 at 25 cents The location is neat and attractive the apartments are among the finest devoted to the restaurant business in the city everything fresh and the service prompt and courteous The bill of fare always contains a generous list of tempting substantials and all the delicacies of the season are served The public and visitors to Long Beach will find this restaurant a model one in every respect A first-class table reasonable rates and aggreeable management Long Beach Music Co The leading' and most popular establishment in its line in this section is that conducted by the Long Beach Music Co who are well and most favorably known in business and financial circles Their music rooms are tasteful in arrangement and a full line of high grade pianos and organs of the most noted manufacturers of the country are carried in stock Pianos and organs are sold for cash or on the installment plan easy payments and approved credit and those intending to purchase are cordially invited to call and inspect stock and get prices before purchasing elsewhere Pianos and organs are taken in exchange on a liberal allowance and are rented tuned repaired and accurately adjusted at reasonable rates They also carry a full line of string and wind instruments in a variety of makes Also a full line of supplies including strings for all instruments and all the newest and most popular sheet music and a most beautiful assortment of Art goods of the day which are sold at prices which cannot be duplicated anywhere All mail orders for supplies or music are given immediate attention It is the aim of the Long Beach Music Co to give every customer full value for money expended And this it is enabled to do by means of direct purchases and close relations with manufacturers Mr Thos Williams the proprietor is a gentleman of unusual business ability standing high in business social and musical circles and his winning success is only the just reward of absolute honesty and enterprise in business Long Beach Milling Co In writing of the influential factors which contribute to the general prosperity of Long Beach none are more worthy of liberal mention than the Long Beach Milling Co The mill is most advantageously located for receipt and distribution and has all facilities for the manufacture of a pure whole wheat flour corn graham flourmeal and all kinds of mill feed that cannot be excelled and is rarely equaled for quality purity and general excellence This is an industry deserving of the support of Long Beach and vicinity It is essentially a home enterprise and you should insist on buying the products of this mill so as to encourage our home industries Corn meal and mill feed of all kinds are carried in stock and sold at market prices while all kinds of custom Wm Schilling and Sons One of the oldest and largest firms is Wm Schilling A' Sons 127 A 129 Pine Avenue They started in business at the corner of Second and Pine ten years ago buying out a small grocery business and enlarging into a general dry goods establishment in which they kept in line with the improvement of the town and about two years ago moved into their present commodious quarters where they have a fine Department store embracing a complete line of dress goods ladies and gents furnishings clothing shoes hats and caps blankets comforts etc Wm Schilling the senior member of the firm lias retired from active business leaving the management to the two younger members of the firm who have the advantage of a life long experience in business and a wide acquaintance in business circles which enables them to keep in touch with the markets and handle the best lines of merchandise and as the policy of the firm is to pay cash for their goods they are enabled to take advantage of the markets at all times and give their customers the best of values Wm Schilling Sons are located in the Stafford block 127 129 Pine Avenue and have fine commodious quarters 50 ft front by 125 ft deep The north side is occupied by dress goods notions and furnishings shoes and ladies tailor made suits and jackets Mr A Schilling does the buying for these departments and oversees the dress goods and staple dry goods which are complete with the latest novelties Miss Grace Mendenhall has charge of the notions Mrs Blackington has charge of the ladies and childrens underwear ladies wool silk waists and furnishings Mr Frank Cate has charge of the shoe department which embraces Reed line of ladies fine shoes line of shoes and splendid values in boys and childrens shoes Not long since a complete dress making department was added in charge of Miss Grace Thompson an experienced cutter and fitter who has charge of the large line of ready to wear tailor suits skirts and jackets also being ready at any time to make up anything out of stock The clothing department is in chargeof II Schilling assisted by Mr Reynolds and Mr Clarence Owens It embraces Kohn line of Clothing and the celebrated line of Clothing a complete line of Gents furnishings hats caps trunks valises Miss Nina Harding the cashier handles the trolley and is so pleasant that it is a pleasure to pay your bills Mr Carl Ransdall decorates the interior and designs the elaborate displays you always see in the windows Beach As an establishment of the highest standard the above named house is worthy of special mention It stands in the front rank among the commercial enterprises of the city and reflects great credit not only upon the proprietor but also upon the general merchantile interests of our city The establishment has been a favorite with the public since establishing business here The premises occupied are conveniently located where every convenience has been provided for the accomodation of patrons A large stock is carried including everything in the line of fine and medium grades in both hand and machine made boots shoes slippers etc in all the new and fashionable novelties of the sea This is one of the oldest established grocery houses in the city having been established since lSffS and has always held a high place in public favor and confidence The magnitude of the commercial interests of Long Beach can in no wise be better judged than by making a personal visit to its leading business institutions After having made such a tour of inspection one is prepared to make the statement that in no city of its size in the state can a better showing be made In this connection it is with pleasure that attention is called to the reliable grocerj house of A Jones Son A Co 255 Pine Avenue It stands in the front rank among the commercial enterprises of the city and reflects credit not only upon the proprietor but upon the general mercantile interests of the city Those who wish to secure first class groceries and be honorably dealt with should direct their patronage to this old established and reliable grocery store Great care is taken in the selection of stock so as to always have on hand fresh goods The stock comprises in part fine teas coffees canned goods of all kinds fresh vegetables in season as well as cured meats etc and everything in the line of eatables may be obtained here An uninterrupted continuance of the vast patronage which has been built up by zealous enterprising methods sterling integrity and close application to the interests of trade and the needs of customers is deservedly merited The house is in every way a thoroughly representative one in its line and is in every respect worthy of the liberal patronage which it enjoys A visit to the store or a call on phone 195 will insure prompt attention and the delivery of goods to any part of town Personally Messrs Jones Son Co are not only enterprising and progressive in business but also take an interest la all matters of public benefit and the up-buildirlg of our city Geo Blount The rapid growth and development of Southern thriving cities may be attributed in a large measure to the energy sagacity and liberality of their real-estate dealers This is true of Long Beach which owes much of its thriving condition to the efforts of enterprising dealers in realty prominent among and one of the best known agencies here in our midst engaged in the business of buying selling and exchanging property on commission or order taking charge estates and general agency business is that of Geo II Blount office 226 Pine Avenue He established business here in 1886 He is conservative yet liberal in his dealings and is regarded as being of the best posted on the values of ranches and city property in this section of the state Long Beach is steadily pushing forward in growth and development The sentiment of advancement has taken possession of our people The building has been steady and improvements have continued to be made in fact the future holds much for our city United States bonds are not a safer investment than Long real-estate Lots and land will never be lower and the ensuing year will see much property double and more than double in value And one of the best investments offered to the public in Long Beach to-day is that offered by Geo Blount known as the Fourth Street subdivision Gas and water are piped to this tract and lots range in price from $150 to $275 $25 to $50 cash balance on monthly pay ments A Keith There are few lines of business that enterprise and energetic methods combined with liberality will not produce the best results And this is particularly true of the grocery trade in which there is so much competition that only the man of enterprise can gain and hold a large patronage by keeping only the finest goods and selling them at prices which challenge successful competition The grocery store of A Keith 25(1 Pine Avenue has become entitled to the distinction of being ranked as one of the leaders of the grocery business in Long Beach He carries a most choice selection of fine family groceries making a specialty of fine teas coffees relishes sauces table luxuries canned goods of all kinds butter cheese flour and the very best of everything the market affords This establishment has the reputation of being the place to get just what you want and at the right price and all goods can be relied upon as being of the best and freshest in the market The wants and wishes of customers are a first consideration in all cases with Mr Keith which fact coupled with his thorough knowledge of the trade prompt attention to all orders and the most courteous treatment of patrons has gained for this store a most enviable reputation throughout Long Beach and vicinity Every detail of the business is under the personal supervision of Mr Keith who is well and most favorable known in social and business circles and is of our most enterprising and progressive business men and takes an interest in all matters of public moment A Crow Co In writing of the influential factors which contribute to the general prosperity of our city none are more worthy of liberal mention and none have done more in fostering and promoting the growth and material well being than our real-estate dealers And in this connection no firm in the real-estate business in Long Beach is more worthy of prominent mention in our review of the business interest of Long Beach than A Crow Co whose office is located 130 Pine Avenue They are well worthy of the literal patronage they receive being strictly honorable upright and thoroughly responsible in every way Their reliability promptness and progressiveness are recognized by all and they deal with their customers in a way that insures them their confidence and esteem and many of our best people have invested in Long Beach property through their efforts They have many choice lots of city and ranch property on their books among which we would mention corner lot on Elm and Ocean facing south and east for 114000 which will positively pay 25 per cent on $40000 if properly improved A fine corner lot on Bluff near the Alamitos Park for $2500 The man who owns this lot owns the beach His view can never be obstructed The lot is 5o by over 200 and will no doubt be worth $5000 in the near future Their specialty is extra good income close in property They are also sole agents for some of the best business corners in the city such as the corner of American and First 75x140 for $18000 The.