L. Shapero.
An undisputed leader in the department
stores of our city is the large and
spacious emporium of L. Shapero at
No. 205 and 207 West Main Street.
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Shapero's Department Store.
The store from point of size is one of
the largest in the city, having a floor
space of over 4400 square feet while
the stock is a most complete, and
cannot be duplicated outside of a city
several times the size of this one. It
comprises everything in the way of
dry goods, dress goods, linens, domestics,
men, women and children's
boots and shoes and ready to wear
garments, millinery, carpets, rugs,
matting, and in fact everything that
comes under the head of dry goods.
Also an excellent line of mens, youths
and boys clothing. A large force of
courteous and competent salesladies
and clerks are employed in the various
departments, and every visitor whether
with a view to purchasing, or just
inspecting the mammoth stock, aer
assured of a most cordial reception.
Mr. Shapero, proprietor of the store
has been in busines here for a number
of years and is one of the most sterling
men within the confines of our little
city. Prior to entering the mercantile
line, Mr. Shapero traveled for a fur and
hide company and did a large business
in that line. Fifteen years ago
he settled here and opened an establishment
in West Main Street. In a
short time this proved inadequate for
his trade and he secured another site.
Again his trade proved too extensive
for the quarters and he opened his
present place. One year ago he was
burned out, due to a fire that started
next door, but this did not deter him,
and with the indomitable will and
courage which has marked his entire
life he rebuilt his place and it rose
like a phoenix from the ashes, broader
grander, and more beautiful than before.
Mr. Shapero is well known in
fraternal organizations being a member
of the Maccabees, Ben Hur and
the Woodmen of the World.
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Johnson & Co's "University Fruit Store."
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