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afBSDAY, APRIL T. IMT. THE ATLANTA GEORGIAN AND NEWS. IMPORTANT FACTORS IN ROME’S MATERIAL PROGRESS LANHAM & SONS COMPANY GREAT DEPARTMENT STORE Nothing more significantly or con spicuously stamps Rome's progressive- nets than her Imposing business houses, lVlth every old landmark obliterated, the Hill City takes another step for ward toward building the commercial, and the city beautiful. The transformation scene at the old Norton corner Is a gratifying town top- |c, and Mr. J. II. Lanham Is dally con gratulated upon the handsome building he has so successfully erected and equipped. . There can not be found In the South a more commodious, convenient or mod ern store house than the splendid new home of Lanham & Sons Co., eorner of Broad street and Fourth avenue. It Is up to date In every respect, broad, light, well ventilated as to the building quali ties, and by way of the stock carried, Is a model department store, where all things needful In merchandise can be purchased reasonably. \ To give some Idea of the size of this emporium that covers 64x132 feet, there Is nearly 30,060 square feet of floor space In three stories and between the aisle outlined with Iw show cases a vast Influx of peopl" can easily be handled. There are no dark corners, for from transom windows of Prism glass on the two ends and one side of the building, a perfect flood of light radiates and Is re flected against the spotless steel celling, even to the I'emotest part of the store. By night great arc lights cast electric rays there, whoso whiteness rival the sunlight In brilliancy. A point well considered by the care ful builder In the erection of this spa cious bulldTng Is, It Is absolutely fire proof. Indeed, the structure MORIS than measured up to the exacting re quirement of the Southern Tariff Asso ciation. In modem equipment the store .is par excellence and every convenience for the trading public and method to expedite shopping—which Is sometimes Irksome —la a part of the admirable equlppage. An electric elevator In the rear of the store operates from floor to floor, and ono of the greatest conveniences of the age is the pneumatic cash system put In, with three stations on the first floor, two on the second floor, and ohe on the third, steam makes the building as balmy as spring on crisp winter days, and electric fans create a breeze as coo) as autumn zephyrs, For those who have^ grown weary with much shopping there is a cozy rest room above stairs furnished with rocking chairs and a comfortable lounge, to which all patrons are wel come. Meeting another condition of tired nature, the thirsty can appease their thirst at the fount, where all sorts of refreshing drinks flavored and tent pered Just to the "queen's taste” ore nicely served; In Its setting the fount Is a thing of beauty, with a great elec trolier of pond lilies beaming In the opaline tints, altogether the finest soda fountain In the city. The view on first entering this capa cious department store Is pleasing and inviting. Well to the right is a splendid display of dress fabrics, silks, laces, organdies, nets, trimmings, embroider ies, and m^ny charming accessories. Down the center aisles on either side are low display cases, showing the whole gamut ol' notions, shopping bags, combs, fans, gloves, hose, handker chiefs. , On the extrema left is the haber dashery, where every notion that,lends color to gentlemen's dress can be found In the .latest tones and cub Beyond this comes well filled shelves of Zeigler Bros', shoes; complate In stock, for ladles, misses and children. The balcony, which commands a view of the broad lower flbor, Is the office space, where the head of the firm can nlcaly sit at his desk and direct the affairs of the busy house. There are fifty clerks kept Ss busy os clock »work serving an exacting public courteously and promptly. \ The second floor Is a vast millinery parlor, where on the opening day 356 exquisite pattern hats were easily dis played In plate glass cases lining the walls, to say nothing of the ready-to- wear hats that crowded the different counters. Forty-three Gage hats were in stock on opening dayr and none re mains. Gorgeous flowers, exquisite as It culled from Nature's gardens, arranged In a cose with beautiful ribbons, re flected much credit upon the artistic taste of the decorator. Fruits, grain and foliage all llnd favor In this rich assortment bought with great care to please a large and discriminating clien tele. Stylish millinery, courteous and accommodated salesladies, have united in making this department of Lanham & Sons Co. a prime favorite. On the right front the ready-to-wear department required much space, as tha costly lingerie gowns, silk and satin, tailored voiles and linen gowns in many shades, aro sufficient and varied enough to meet the requirements of milady. These range in price from 313.60 to 340 per suit. Then there are waists galore, silks, nets, mulls and lawn anywhere from 31 to 312.60. "Pay your money and take your choice." One counter is devoted to fine em broidery, and as a drawing card Mr. Lanham during opening days had an artistic Instructress to give free lessons In silk embroidery. Here you purchase your centerpieces, waists or any desired article stamped — or If the stamped goods don't meet tha requirement, the lady in walling ran stamp any design you select from a lot of special patterns—then back to the cosy rest room and Instructions are given in the method of working the ar ticle. Now, lent that getting your money's worth? A beautiful line of Mexican drawn work at astonishingly little cost Is found In this stock. To attend to this department eleven salesladies are constantly busy, while fourteen are equally as much occupied in the work room. The third floor is given over to hand some rugs, lace curtains, trunks, etc. There, too. is the wholesale department and gents’ furnishings. Such Is the Interior of the latest building that quite adorns Broad street. From the exterior there Is a view that tempts one within. The display win- dot^ on either side of the front en trance appeal to the masculine and feminine public, for the one Is filled with things that set the feminine fancy Wild with longing, while the other die plays toggery that pleases men. With the deep concrete pavement completed around the building. Indeed and In truth, Lanham & Sons Co.’s cor ner is a substantial ornament to Broad street. The visitors whom Rome so gladly welcome ire cordially Invited to Inspect this splendid department store of Lan ham & Sons Co. ROME’S LEADING HOTEL-THE CHEROKEE Headquarters for Commercial Men. Rates $2 Day and up. 125 Rooms, of which 25 have private bath. Located in cen ter of business section. —CHEROKEE HOTEL- Long Experience and Close Attention Keeps Table at Highest Standard. Under Management of Messrs. M. H. and C, T. LOWELL, ROME, GA. ^ NORTH GEORGIA FARMS atSSSSSSSSSSfflg 85 ° C mitarbLv/ r Mme R 5ato to lotein the heart of the manufacturing din- tliC We sell Fire, Personal, Accident and Casualty Insurance in aU forms. Of fice 18 Second Avenue, until June 1st, then -1 Broad street. GOETCHIUS & CAPERTON, Rome, Ga. ISAAC MAY- -S. N. KUTTNER- -M. M. KUTTNER. NEW YORK OFFICE. 684 BROADWAY. J. Kuttner & Co., 236-238-240 Broad Street, Rome, Ga. WHOLESALE and RETAIL DRY GOODS NOTIONS 1 CLOTHING SHOES HATS Everything Thai’s New Is Our Motto. The, scarcity and high prices of Merchandise did not affect us. Wo have plenty of staple and seasonable goods at old prices. Our fall lino to the trade is now ready and wo solicit the attention of every good merchant in North Georgia and Alabama. Drop us a card and one of our representatives will take pleasure in calling on you, J. E. KUTTNER AND COMPANY, KNOWLES-KING REALTY COMPANY Noll WEST BUILDING - - . 1 . . . ROME, GA. PHONE 280. We Sell Bargains In TIMBER AND MINERAL LANDS, HOUSES, LOTS AND * FARMS. If you wont to buy properly, or have anything for sale and wish quick returns it will pay you to communicate with us. SPECIAL BARGAIN—Handsome, colonial home with four thousand acres of line timbered land- Bold springs and rich bottom land. Extensive deposits of Bauxite. Will give big bargain if taken at once. LARGE AND SMALL FARMS ON EASY TERMS. Full information given upon request. * KNOWLES-KING REALTY COMPANY, REAL ESTATE, LOANS AND INSURANCE. ROME, G-A. ii WE ff Hold the Center -OF THE- “Stage of Perfection” -IN~ ARTISTIC PIANOS E.E. Forbes company R. D. HENDRIX, Mgr. 223 Broad St. We sell you goods cheap, FOR CASH will give you off 10 per cent, which means 10 cents saved on every $ spent at my store. Bring this with you and demand of clerks the 10 per cent discount. W. H. Coker, Rome, Ga. fJIVIDEN DC ■TELL- THE STORY Ask your neighbor who holds a policy in the State Mutual whether he is pleased with results. A number of those receiving dividends in the last few weeks find the payments larger than the estimates given. Remember that this company is helping to build up the town and is fast forging to the front among the financial institutions, not only of Rome, but of the whole South. For a* clear cut, clean Policy give one of our Agents an opportunity to discuss insurance with you. STATE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, C. R. PORTER, President, Head Office, ROME, GA. $30,000,000.00 OF INSURANCE IN FORCE. -THE- First National Bank, Rome, Ga. “The Bank For All The People Alt The Time’’ The First National Bank with its large capital and surplus, with its magnificent burglar-proof vault and safe, with its established integrity, with the confidence of the people of Floyd County and tho United States Government inspection back of it, offers to you a security for your money that is not surpassed yi this county. DIRECTORS: JOHN MONTGOMERY. THOMPSON IIILES. G. F. NIXON. E. T. McOUEE. JOHN H. REYNOLDS. P. M. NIXON, Pres. C. TERHUNE, Vic* President and Manager. G. F. NIXON, Secretary and Treasurer. Terhune-Nixon Co., WHOLESALE HARDWARE ART MANTLES, TILE and GRATES. Agricultural Implements, Wagons, Buggies, Hatness, Stoves and Grates ASK FOR OUR CATALOGUE ROME, GA. BOYS’ INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL, Rome, Georgia. UNDER PERSONAL DIRECTION OF MISS MARTHA BERRY* x . „,, v uM. -Miss Martha Berry's School at Rome fa the educational romance of the state. Let us chance the word; it Is rather the educational eple. No more altruistic effort In helpful an 1 heroic wc SnenWmr of the school, Colonel John Temple Graves recently mju. Interest or Inspiration. One brave little woman with moderate means and a glorious purpose, beginning In the woods. In one small cabin, with a few Sunday school sc h«n w^hi fn the history of Georgia. Tell the tale as often m we wn. >^nev ^ tQ th# day that before-eking out a small substance with unfailing courage and heeolc falth-has budded up In a way that seems lltt e si ort of marvelous .. noble an, ^n wrought ln the lUatory ot fc , each day add one fraction o^enoeavor from books but the noblest lessons from lift and purpose and character and patriotism for years to come. From one teacher to a large faculty of educated an 1 ... If t. nri, 1 and^atap.pystSfiHtUe by u . „ lry boy, and youngmen arelesrning r th , notable and noblrf educational Inatltutlons of the republic. And the worid must come to know Miss Berry and her work better than It does today, and to In p lie. m t st™Mn™ h ^Jd fmm the hum of a country community to a derarved and n^n reo P ( \ { cMimtkm whose own trend is upward and altruistic. It Is not strange that under the Inspiration of a scene of such heroic self-helpfulnees that the citizens of mSgg'Mrara 2nd» majestic In HS of the bravest, th. most hero.c end th. most Inspiring school Georgia/- have pledged themselves to carry on and < ..Mk ■ -, . _u ■ -r .■ ,-z:-q-L-r-v. --= : ■■ ■ ==. rr' —