Source: Charleston Courier-April 14, 1855

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

 

Page: 3

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  The visitor, entering on the right hand, if thirsty, has but to look in to the small ante-room, which has been fitted up with a soda fount, by A. P. SMITH, of 97 Meeting-street, and supplied with a great variety of syrups.  The corresponding room to the left of the entrance, has been taken by J. C. PETERS, of the same address, and contains a full supply of the new sugar-prepared pop corn--an invention which shows that our great provision staple is applicable to many purposes besides hoe cakes and dodgers. .......