[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 143 (Thursday, November 20, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1650]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING BROWN'S CIGAR STORE

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 20, 2014

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Brown's Cigar 
Store on its 125th anniversary. Located in the historic Gaffer District 
of Corning, New York, Brown's Cigar Store has proudly served the 
community since 1889.
  Brown's Cigar Store is locally owned and operated by the Smith 
family. As experienced tobacconists, Sue, Terry, and Bejay Smith use 
their knowledge and expertise to carry on the strong, time honored 
tradition of tobacconist culture.
  At the turn of the twentieth century, local patrons would visit 
Brown's to get a haircut, purchase a steamship ticket, and converse 
about the latest news. Although the products and services have changed 
over the years, the sense of camaraderie remains as strong today as 
when the store first opened its doors to the Corning community. Today, 
the store offers its guests the opportunity to step back in time, to an 
era when friends and neighbors would gather to discuss family, sports, 
politics, and national news. Patrons of Brown's experience a warm and 
friendly atmosphere, where the finest tobacco products and friendliest 
smiles are always in stock.
  I once again congratulate Brown's Cigar Store on 125 years of 
success. As a small family-owned business in my home town, I am proud 
to recognize this impressive milestone.

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