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Weaver’s Department Store’s Century of Lawrence Growth
The Lawrence institution Weaver’s Department Store traces its roots to Bullene and Read in 1857, rebuilt after Quantrill’s raid, and later expanded under A D Weaver who bought the store in 1886. Now run by A B Weaver with long time staff, it serves Ottawa, Baldwin, Eudora, Linwood, and distant shoppers, boasting 3500 credit names and a broad Ready-to-Wear and accessories selection.
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Lawrence
A. B. Weaver
The
Chamber of Commerce
R. Kenn
Weaver’s
Weaver's
Weaver
Bullene
Read
Makepeace
Quantrill
Massachusetts Street
L. Buliene and Company
A. D. Weaver
Bullene, Moore and Emery Wholesale Dry Goods Company
Kansas City
W.H. Dildine
Bullene, Moore and
Eth Evans
Shagmoor
Kayser
Vanity Fair
Whittall
Karigushen
Vanta
Nelly Don
Ottawa
Baldwin
Eudora
Linwood
C.E. Decker
Decker
Crosby Brothers
Topeka
J. G. Jefferies
Emporia
Jefferies
J. Joe Price
Stanley Learned
Innes
Izle
Center