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New Firm and Good Work
MARTINSVILLE GAZETTE NEWSPAPER 3 Jan 1857
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Elliott & Fuselman. having formed a partnership in the BLACKSMITHING BUSINESS would respectfully inform the public that they are amply prepared to furnish both patent and old fashioned wagons, ploughs, etc and also to do any work in their line of business that the public may require.
HAYWARD & DAY
MARTINSVILLE GAZETTE NEWSPAPER 10 January 1857
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
WAGONS & PLOUGHS, constantly on hand, and everything in their line, of the latest and most improved style. Coal, Steel, and Iron for sale. Repairing done with neatness and dispatch.
CLOTH FOR SALE
MARTINSVILLE GAZETTE NEWSPAPER 10 January 1857
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Cloth of every description for sale at low prices, or given in exchange for wool, at the Martinsville Woollen Factory.
FURS WANTED
MARTINSVILLE GAZETTE NEWSPAPER 10 January 1857
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
The subscriber will give the highest price either in cash or GOODS, at his store in Martinsville, for Furs of all kinds, such as Coon, Fox, Deer Skins, &c. H. OBERDOFER
New Firm
Morgan Gazette; February 7, 1857
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Messrs. Sparks & Hendricks have opened a new store on the north-east corner of the public sqaure and as they have commenced in the right way, but advertising in the Gazette, the public should give them a call.
Craig and Company
Morgan Gazette; February 7, 1857
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Craigh and Company, advertise liberally and we judge them from that they can supply their customers with the right kind of goods. The firm is an excellent one to deal with and should be liberally patronized.
GUY HAMILTON, Martinsville
MARTINSVILLE GAZETTE NEWSPAPER 28 February 1857
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
SPRING & SUMMER GOODS and a good stock of READY MADE CLOTHING.
MILLINERY
Morgan Gazette; April 11, 1857
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Miss Mary Welty announces to the Ladies of Martinsville and vicinty that she has just prepared herself with a new bonnet black of the latest style and is ready to serve then in the various branches of her art. She can be found at all times at her old residence in the north part of the town where she will be glad to serve her old patrons and friends and the balance of mankind.
Craig and Company
Morgan Gazette; February 7, 1857
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Craigh and Company, advertise liberally and we judge them from that they can supply their customers with the right kind of goods. The firm is an excellent one to deal with and should be liberally patronized.
"HARDTIMES"
STOVES & TINWARE, AT REDUCED PRICES!
MARTINSVILLE GAZETTE NEWSPAPER 29 November 1857
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Notwithstanding the "hard times", the subscriber has a number one assortment of Stoves - Tinware - Copperware - &c., Which can be had on better terms than any other establishment in the county. Spouting for houses on hand at all times, and jobbing of all kinds promptly attended to. JAMES CARLISLE, Mooresville.
Ecletic Physician Dr. L.M. Cox
Morgan Gazette; November 29, 1857
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Dr. L.M. Cox has permanently located his office in the W.H. Craigh and Company's brick building, south east corner of the public square where those desiring his services will find him at all hours-day or night-when not professionally absent.
Craig and Company
Morgan Gazette; February 7, 1857
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Craigh and Company, advertise liberally and we judge them from that they can supply their customers with the right kind of goods. The firm is an excellent one to deal with and should be liberally patronized.
NO MORE THROWING IN
MARTINSVILLE GAZETTE NEWSPAPER 24 December 1857
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
We the undersigned, dry goods merchants of Martinsville, Ind., agree from and after the 1st day of January, 1858, to dispense with the custom and practice of throwing in trimmings, such as thread, hooks and eyes, buttons, linings, &c., with goods sold. In a word, we agree to sell all articles. PARKS & HITE A.C. MARINE W.H. CRAIG & CO., J.M. & S.M. MITCHELL H. & C.F. SIMS SIMPSON & EGGERT.
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN MARTINSVILLE
MARTINSVILLE GAZETTE NEWSPAPER 18 Feb 1858
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Several lives lost by the rush for Verbrike's Daguerrean Gallery! Mr. Verbrike would respectfully inform the citizens of this place and vicinity, that he is prepared to take pictures in all the various styles of Daguerrean art. He would advise all who want "GOOD PICTURES" to give him a call soon, as he will remain but a few days!
STOVES
MARTINSVILLE GAZETTE NEWSPAPER 18 Feb 1858
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
GO and CONSULT Jack Houston, if you want cheap stoves, tinware, &c.
1858 THE NEW YEAR 1858
H. & C. F. SIMS
MARTINSVILLE GAZETTE NEWSPAPER 4 March 1858
Submitted by Kathy Bargerhuff
Beg leave to say to their friends and patrons, that they are now receiving a large and well selected stock of DRY GOODS! Better and Cheaper Goods! than any of our competitors; we only ask of our friends, who owe us, to pay as fast as they can, and to those who buy for cash, we will say that we are the men to buy of. Yours truly, H. & C. F. SIMS, Martinsville
J.M. BROWN'S PROVISION STORE
Martinsville Reporter February 10, 1881
Submitted by Debbie Jennings
The people of Paragon and vicinity will find first class level beef, pork, lard, flour, meal, etc at J.M. Brown's provision store, Paragon. Cash paid for poultry and all kinds of family produce.
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