Beeman Pioneer Music Dealer In West Texas 50th Anniversary
G A Beeman is a pioneer music dealer long known in Bronte and Coke County. He spent over three decades in San Angelo and this county, moved to Sweetwater nine years ago, and has sold pianos for forty years. He delivered instruments by hack before autos. Copies of the paper’s 50th Anniversary Edition are 10 cents each.
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G. A. Beeman
Sweetwater
West Texas
Bronte
Coke County
Mr. Beeman
San Angelo
Coke Motor Co Pioneer Firm in County History
The Coke Motor Co. of Robert Lee, established in 1913 as a garage and repair shop, grew into a top equipped local garage and Ford dealer since 1915. Partners included J. S. Craddock and later F. C. Clark since 1920. Goodyear tires sold for over two decades. The shop averages eight workers, with a peak year moving 145 new Ford cars. Caperton & Ivey are associate dealers in Bronte.
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The
Coke Motor Co
Robert Lee
J. S. Craddock
F. C. Clark
Ford
Goodyear
Bettis and Sturges Store Is Modern and Expanding
The Bettis and Sturges store in Ballinger West Texas is described as modern and woman focused. J C Sturges Sr and Jr run the business which has operated 18 years under liberal patronage. The store offers ready to wear piece goods millinery shoes and numerous other items inviting Bronte and Coke County residents to visit.
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Bettis
Bronte
Coke County
City Cafe owner Bilbo reports fair business
J. W. Bilbo owner of the City Cafe in Robert Lee says business this year has been fair. He notes the cafe serves first class coffee and hints at sharing tips to obtain coffee without payment to attract more visits.
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J. W. Bilbo
Robert Lee
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H. B. Allen
Coke Motor
Caperton & Ivey
G. A. Beeman Music House
Oak Street
Sweetwater, Texas
Hadroff, Bush
Gerts
Rudolf Pianos
Wurlitzer, Soprani and
Hohner
Bettis & Sturges
Coke - County
Ballinger
Hutchins
Ballinger, Tejas
M-S
Frank Bryan
Texas
KGKL
Bronte and
Millling. & Grain CO
Winters, Texas
Golden Bell
Goetz Farm Machinery Co
Winters
Moke County
Red ‘River Threshers
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