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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1886
Page
8
Advertises a grand opening on Saturday June 26 featuring a vast stock of dry goods fancies boots and shoes. Claims headlines of sheriff sale and massive discounts from 33 to 50 percent of value, with further mentions of Eastman Co boots and shoes bought at low figures and offered at bargain prices.
Saturday sale touts 4c indigo prints 39c linens and 25c dress goods. Chains of bargains include 800 embroideries, 100 dozen hose, 39c harepants, and discounted shoes from Reynolds and others. Early shoppers urged to come and save, with wide assortments across fabrics, notions, and apparel.
June 25 1886 report from Our Own Correspondent covers church Children’s Day observations in town, local travel plans to Marshall July 3, road tax cases in Lewis Tower vs Elmer Putnam, and civic notes. Mentions visits from Monroe and Albion, school graduations, excursions to Detroit, church events, and a Fourth of July celebration plan with a spacious pavilion.
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