Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-05-26
hands, and are doing prosperous bust

tiOnery business now occupying the west
side Of the Bazaar, were laid in 1862 by
Rev. VIM. Sampson, the father of the
present proprietor Upon his retirement
from the army in 1865, Mr.. J. p Samp-
son become a partner in the concern with
his father. Soon after, in connection with
G.. D. Stevenson, he took charge of fur
niture store, leaving w. Sampson in
charge of the book business. In 1867
Messrs. J. p. Sampson and Stevenson
bought the book store again, and in 1869
Mr. Sampson became sole proprietor The
business has steadily augmented under
his sagacious and upright management,
until it has become second to that Of no
other concern in this part of the State.
Besides books and stationery, Mr. Samp-
son deals quite extensively IN wall paper,
baby carriages, &c.
A. MYERS
Mr.. Myery is one of the pioneers ofthe
| dry goods trade in Independence, and
has been remarkably successful. Hs
came to this city ten years since with u
capital of $500, and fair estimate of his
business at the present time would not
place it under $4,000 per annum. Mr..
!
skillful salesman His stock is usually
heavy and comprises all the essentials of
a first-class clothing and variety store.
In order to accommodate his advancing
trade, Mr.. Myers has rented one of the
| fine stores 100 feet deep in Mr.. MANI new
block, expecting to occupy it this fall. A
prominent feature of Mr. Myers business
is the merchant tailoring department.
under that accomplished CUTTER Mr..
| VIM Ireland When once in his new
quarters Myers establishment viii not
be surpassed anywhere.
| r. BAETLE,
/ OF the Wgwam, must not be missed in this event.
| full history He commenced business here in 1885,
which makes him the Oldest dealer in this line in
! the city. When he first opened business here he
had but few machines commission, and his
/ business very small. He now does business
/ of 100000 annually, has branch at TT. Dodge,
and one III Angona and 80 lesser agencies. His
! headquarters. familiarly known as the '.Wgwam''
was erected in 1868. Mr. Bartle has been in Inde-
/ pendence since 1858, and has won an inevitable
! reputation for honesty and fair dealing Among
/ the implements be keeps should be mentioned the
( Marsh Harvester Milbnrn wagon, Etna Mower,
/ Champion Seeder, Aultman & Taylor's Vibrator,
j The Sweepstakes 1hresher, HoIlingsworth Rake,
Union Planter, besides an infinite variety of lesser
/ tools and implements
MOORE, CHEs1EY 6 CHAxBERLIN,
Extensive dry goods dealers, commenced bust
ness here less than year ago. though each of the
/ firm Old citizens of Independence. Their
business from the first has been large and profta.
/ Bile. Tie stock now embraces everything in the
/ dry goods line. well as boots, shoes, hats and
I caps and clothing. They occupy one of the mag
| niilcent store rooms in the Wilcox brick
i block on The South side Of Main street. The firm
! i selling for cash, and are established al firm
basis. They POSSESS the ability and knowledge of
the business which arc the conditions of success,
and there is no doubt OF their attaining it.
T, kITTREDGE.
The establishment Of Mr. Kittrcdge has a triple
| character. 1t is restaurant a toy and notion
store and g news depot. in either OF which char
actcrs it Is as good as the best. Mr. Kittredge is
| possessed of happy temper and accommodating
| disposition which makes him universally popular
! and brings him abundant patronage. His place
in the Wilcox block. north side of Main street, is
constantly filed with crowd Of hungry and thirs-
I ty people to whom he ministers with never failing
good nature. For warm meals, delicious ice
cream, lively soda water, and the fruits in their
/ season, go to kittredge's.'
d. S. DuNuAM
Commenced the grocery trade in Independence
| in March, 1851, and was part Of The firm of Mum
| son & Durham. In 1864 Mr. Durham purchased
Mr.. Munson's interest and 50 run until 1861 when
! the firm became Durham K " ebscr. In 1868 Mr..
Durham became tic sole owner again AZ he now
continues 10 be. lie is located in the Munson
| block ON Main street. and does business Of about
/ $4,000 annually.
| j. L. IRyIN.
Independence has fine drug stores, the newest
! OF which Is that Of J. L. Irwin on Chatham st. 1t
| is model Of neatness, and starts of with quite
| brisk trade. Mr. Irwin has knowledge and ex-
| perence adapted to his business GOOD stock OF
! new and fresh goods, what Is Vrovinga good To-
cation .or trade, and We do not know why he
| should not do We'll. We certainly hope his abun-
/ dant success.
BucHAsAN COUNTY BANK.
| This IS new institution in orr city. but none
| the less important that account. The presi-
dent i Mr.. W. Francis and the vice-presiGent Mr..
n TF.at
| Of large experience and ample means. MIR. d:
! Elwel late assistant cashier oi the First National
Bank OF Waterloo. Is connected with the concern
rs cashier guaranty Of correct and honorable
business
| c. W. TAYLOR.
Dealer in leather and saddery hardware. COM
| mencgd business here i'll the spring OF lo6l with
j. {. LOOMS. under the firm name Of LOOMS &
| Taylor. Mr.. Taylor purchased Mr. LOOMS inter-
| est in the spring of 1863. and has conducted the
| business alone since. His Average business
amounts to about $1,000 ANNUALLY. lie will oc-
cupy room in The new block when completed,
when he will largely increase hi stock. Mr.. Tay
lor is also Tic agent tile American Express Co.
Is. II, BENNETT & SoN.
Successors to Benrett Eldridge y Co.. are now
running the pioneer grocery store of Chatham
street. and are dong ii too in q manner agreeable
10 the public Their stock embraces staple and
fancy groceries, provisions. tobaccns. canned and
dried fruits. wood aud willow ware, crockery and
glassware. This firm also deal for cash and
afford to sell goods lower than those who trust
and lose by bad debts. They keep every thing
ever inquired Tor IN lholr line.
KeE-rE & BAKER,
| Have Just opened lii Tawcctt's new building on
Chatham street a music store where they intend
:" ~ eEtt! ,''Lt4 III ~ Wy my;
DON ll. No. n ~ 'St - ~ IN, u
50, -, .',,,,. fr 10 Cj.i.l,o-;,,, ,;.noa
and also the Bradbury, The TWO which stand at the
head of the list in the estimation of lirst-cass
sicians They are also agents for the Estcy cot
| iare organs uurivaled for purity of tone, power.
durability and finish. Parties will do well TO
anime these instruments before purchasing
E,su1r Rros
on Main street nave iarSe ana wen STOCKED
grocery store tll "Ic dolA- d Ner iaf.e business.
Their STOCK embraces Il iar-e ana varied assert
menl OF staple anu iaheN groceries conslsuus Oh
teas, cnflees sugars. spices etc, as wen as nne
else pertaining 70 their trade Man being mortal
must eat Now where can one GET the most gro
| cerics for the least amount OF money. We dout
undertake 10 say, mt can stare mat no one gives
hioie ioi 'ie i'''tN' '''i' is"e' nt''"eAs'
| W."
! Agricultural implement dealers- are new business
men IN tnelr nero III or el'H out tiey are uonh.
trauc Which sPcdhs Nolti'c7 ior tnelr business ca
pacity lhere i hol 1901 or machine ever need
ed by farmer bnt may ne found at their estao.
iishlhei't aie we uolceu Eaftlculdri! tlat All VI
them were OF the best and most popular manu-.
| iactures IN the country. iher iocauoh Is NO.
| Chatham ST.
| O'BRIEN & STONE
1Jove becou,c known far and near for their gener.
al coed business tact and by always keeping .
hrst-class STOCK OF soous. rue! keep an assorted
stock including every tninS usiat,s loul,u IN .
general slore, Ihetr pGlies : ~ hrep .ne oess