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Rushmer's Selig Sons Store in Lawrence Kansas 1860s
Rushmer and Son led Rushmer's in Lawrence established 1856 by R L Frazer. H J Rushmer joined 1867 with Gorton E in partnership. The firm sold cash-only goods including watches jewelry optics and silverware. The article highlights the building, leadership of Gorton Rushmer, and the store’s reputation for honesty and affordability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rushmer
SOX
Douglas County
R. L. Frazer
Kan
H.J. Rushmer
Gorton E
H. J. Rushmer
Ashmer
Kimball Bros
Lawrence
Usher Iron Works
J.S. Case
Walter A. Wood
Mitchell
J. I. Case Threshing Machine Company
Gould
Deichman & Gon
Messrs
F. W. Deichman
Deichman
Keeler
Massachusetts Street
Leonard & Hamlin
Indiana