8 EXTERIOR VIEW OF I>OUTRICH9 INTERIOR VIEW OF DOUTRICHS DOUTRICHS MADE RAPID STRIDES IN MERCHANDISING "Mighty oaks from little acorns grow" is a term that might well be applied when speaking of the substantial and ever-growing busi ness that has been built up by I. H. Doutrich. It is the story of rapid strides of merchandising itself. It is a story that all young men, aspiring for success in business, should know. It is a story all people dealing with business houses should know, for it reflects the success that has come of public confidence, of keeping abreast of the times, of being able to fill the need of the purchasing public when the need was shown, and more than that—it is the story of how a young man, by applying himself to the task before him, by attending strictly to business, and by keeping his eyes in front of him, has gained ample success through merit. Mr. Doutrich, who is a native of j with Hartzler Brothers, Elizabeth- Dauphin county, was born in Lower | town. At the end of six years he went Bwatara township forty-five years ago, into the men's clothing business in the >nd his business career has been a I same town, in partnership wfth Jacob Very active one. Beginning as a clerk | Oldwilor. Being desirous of going into I dJSfcL |i I i Be Well Dressed 1 I AH the Time' . j! And you will berif you wear || Campus Togs. Regardless of whether 111 ' your suit is new or old, if you are ' j wearing these clothes you will always i fSfS* ■ have that assurance that comes with k nou >i n g you are well dressed. || Qothes** for Younger Men j| Correct and up-to-the-minute in style and 111 ® tailoring. They offer you everything that Your spring suit is here. Never has our - || • clothes been more complete. You will | j find here just the model and the pattern you are looking for. | $lB to S3O 304MarketSt. HarrisburgPa. 1 C 1917. Chita. Kaufman A Bros. □|ji || WEDNESDAY EVENING, . HXRRIfiBURG t&fjfyL TELEGRXPHI MARCH 21, 1917. business strictly for himself, he sold out his interest to his partner and opeend up a store in Orwigsburg. Six years later he opened an additional store in Schuylkill Haven. Business prospered, and Mr. Doutrich, realiz ing his opportunity, branched out to Bangor, Pen Argyle, Phoenlxville and Middletown, Pa. In 1908 he catme to Ilarrisburg and opened up a large men's clothing and ■ furnishing store, the present location, 304 Market street. JJany Improvements have ben made from time to time, and new lines added, so that now Dout rich's ranks with the best in Pennsyl vania. The store is the model of complete ness in the matter of facilities for dis playing the stock under the best ad vantages, and for the convenience of the shopper who wants to see what is to be bought. Mr. Doutrich himself is the direct ing head, and is operating at present, additional stores at Pottsville andMid deltown. Pa. He Is a maji of progres sive ideas and tireless energy, as evinced by the rapid strides during his career. He is Interested in the growth of Harrisburg, and has always stood for a bigger and better city. He is well known in civic and commercial circles, etc., and is fully deserving of the success he has attained. Highly Efllelent Organization Mr. Doutrich has had the foresight to surround himself with a very high ly efficient corps of' co-workers who are in a great measure responsible for the wonderful gro\yth and prestige the store enjoys. "I would like to see all the clothing we sell in one year," said Charles? Holsberg, (he man who knows by con sulting his stock book just how ritany thousand suits leave Doutrichs every week. "To have the men who wear Doutrich clothing pass one by one in front of a camera would make the longest moving picture film Harrisburg has ever seen," added Mr. Holsberg. Frank J. Consylman, In addition to his responsible duty as manager, buys all the furnishings and personally takes care of all the advertising. One of the departments on which particular stress is laid, is the men's and youths' clothing. This department is complete as to detail and under the guidance of men who are experienced in their line, and who know it from A to Z, is constantly growing in pat ronage. In charge of this department ■ are Charles C. Holsberg, Herman i : Martz, George Prit chard, George Yo cum, Al. Ring and Morris Smiley. These men are well known in the t retail clothing business and have been identified with the House of Doutrich for a long time. The tailoring department, in which twelve people are constantly kept working, is under the able super vision of Louis Lapnin. While this is one of the departments that does not come directly under the notice of the purchasers, it shares in the credit of the success of Doutrichs. Charles Sollenberger is in charge of the hat department which boasts of the latest style hats in all the leading makes such as Stetson's, Schoble, etc. This department has filled a long-felt want and under the guidance of Mr. Sollenberger, who has been there since its opening, has become very popular. The underwear department is in the hands of Edward Wert, who is known as a firefighter. Paul Doutrich, the son of the pro prietor, is in charge of the shirts. The froirt part of the store contains a com plete furnishing department. It is al ways of the times, and is al ways complete, from which a selection can be made by the most fastidious in the smallest possible time. The men in this department are William Landis, Ross Weller, Clarence Slike, Charles Grove and Walter Adams. George Roberts, the decorator, is I Top Quality Always season of the year, parents are vj\/ particular as to the clothing their children wear. I I I I \ The Standard Blouse /) In of the World U KAYNEE Vy. | is a quality garment, inside and ( l\l J h) outside. It is finished to a finish. T®T®@ J It is made in the largest, most modernized plant in existence. All colors are absolutely sun and tub proof—every garment fully guaranteed. Later we shall show the full line of Kaynee garments Blouses and Shirts for Boys, Wash Suits for Small Boys, Nighties, Pajamettes for Children. MANY WELL-KNOWN BRANDS IN SPRING FASHION EXHIBIT Marly nationally known brands of wearing apparel for men and young men will be featured in the Doutrieh Spring Fashion Exhibit. Notably among these are such lines of clothing as "Kuppenlieimer," "National Stu dent," "Campus Togs," and the well known Michaels-Stern makes. All among the fashion leaders of the world. t The underwear department exhibits the famous "Imperial" brand "Mun sing Wear," etc. The sweater depart ment is showing the best that can be found anywhere. Such well-known makes as the "Visor," "Mayer Knit" and the "Bradley." Practically all of these, goods are sold at prices prevail the man responsible for the attractive Doutrieh -windows. The delivery system is under the able care of John Parthemore and Harvey Lyter is in ehargo of the ship ping department. The Pottsville store is under the able management of O. I* Underwood and the Middletown store is in charge of Harry Fenlcle and Fred Hessner. The women in the Doutrieh organiza tion are also fully deserving of great praise for their share in the success of the firm. Miss Irene Peters is in charge of the boys' clothing department and is ably assisted by Miss Sarah Thomas. This department is growing to such pro portions that the management is con templating some necessary changes to give it more room. The bookkeeping and clerical de partments are in chr.rge of experts. Miss Edna Erb is the head of the auditing department, and Is familiar ing before the war in Europe. In the shirt department are the famous "Bates-Street" and "Eclipse," ' etc. Makes known the world over. Hosiery will be found in great variety, including the renouned Harrisburg product, the "Monito" hose. The very best mer chandise at popular prices. The boys' • department is not to bo missed. De sirable and dressy garments in the most up-to-the-minute styles, includ ihp the nationajly known "Kaynee" make of blouses, shirts, pajamettes, etc., and wash suits for small boys. Men's hats, of course, Stetson, Schoble ami Hawes. The "Adler" and other known makes in the glove exhibit. The fur nishing department is truly an ex hibition. All the newest in fashions for the men who cure. In a word this Spring Fashion Exhibit surpasses any thing ever attempted heretofore. Many new lines have been added, and special effort on the part of the entire organ ization has been made to make this event unusually attractive. > with every detail of the firm's busi ness, having been in its employ since > the opening of the Harrisburg I Miss Esther Sadler is the bookkeeper. This organization is in a very great measure responsible for the wonderful , growth and success attained by this I establishment, and responsible for the very efficient service rendered you. Remarkable Growth of Doutrichs Live Store Springing from a foundation of square dealing and honest representa tion, the Doutrieh store has become the largest clothing store in Central Pennsylvania, and up to this time has so far exceeded Mr. Doutrich's high -1 est expectations in volume of business that he feels deeply gratified and de sires to thank the host of friends and patrons who made his success possible. A 'business cannot hope to progress > and prosper without loyalty. The truo spirit of loyalty is shown when we do ■ something for each other.
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