Morrison customers — joint Hoffmann-Hayman / Morrison notice, 28 Jan 1917

This 28 January 1917 San Antonio Express item is the full-page treatment: the Hoffmann-Hayman Announcement of the Morrison purchase (effective 1 February, removal to 307 N. Medina), then a direct “To the Customers of the Morrison Coffee Co.” paragraph asking for a fair trial with orders from 3 February, and telephone Crockett 7803, Travis 147, New 3025. The Morrison Coffee Company signs a short valedictory, endorsing the buyer’s capacity and skilled staff to keep the same blends and quality—a rare two-signature format in the newspaper set.

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Announcement

We take this means of advising the trade in San Antonio and Southwest Texas that we have purchased from the Morrison Coffee Company of this city their Roasting Plant, Stock of Merchandise, all Brands and Blends packed by them, etc., and will charge same Feb. 1st. We will continue their business at their old stand for thirty days, when we move same to the fireproof building, now our city at 307 N. Medina St.

We will double our capacity and assure you of prompt delivery. We will continue the packing of the well known brands (including “WISCON”, “MISA”, “BRONCHO”, “TEXCO” and “JUANITA”) as well as the different coffee blends they have been selling.

Masters John Green and John Morrison, so long in the employ of the Morrison Coffee Co. will act in the same capacity as a roaster and distributor for the Coffee, as well as a further guarantee of satisfactory service in connection with this line. Mr. Paul Rochs will represent us in the same territory we covered for the old firm, except the J. & G. N. in Laredo, which will be covered by Mr. M. E. Perry, who will also represent us in the Brownsville, Kingsville, Corpus Christi territory. These two gentlemen will carry a full line of Green and Roasted Coffee, Tea, Spices, Extracts, etc., at very attractive prices and will appreciate your business.

To the Customers of the Morrison Coffee Co.

We have but this to say: We hope to receive the business you have been giving this firm—not because we have taken over their business, but because we expect to give you the quality, price and treatment that will merit same. The only favor we ask is a fair trial. We expect to be able to execute all orders promptly beginning Feb. 3rd, and will greatly appreciate any business entrusted to us.

Phone Crockett 5803, Travis 147, New 3825

Hoffmann-Hayman Coffee Co.

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

In reference to the above we wish to thank the trade of San Antonio and Southwest Texas for the business they have given us, and express the hope that they will continue with us. For the same blends as before, we will not charge you the same price as before. And we hope that all orders will be handled entirely to your satisfaction and will be appreciated.

MORRISON COFFEE COMPANY San Antonio, Texas

Source

• San Antonio Express (San Antonio, Tex.), 28 January 1917. Project scan: 1917 Jan 28 San Antonio Express H&H ADV Morrison Coffee customers notice.jpg in the Newspaper Clippings gallery.