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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Queenie" data-source="post: 4039556" data-attributes="member: 8058">General Stores, Clothing and Food StoresThere are four General Stores in the town as well as some specialty stores where basic necessities of clothing and food can also be purchased.Papago Cash Store is a 15x25 foot single-story wood framed building at the southeast corner of Sierra and Fremont Streets.  It has an attached corral three times that size of the building.  This general store is part of a chain of stores headquartered in Denver.   As the first corral in town from the main road they board animals for most travelers to town.   Their prices also tend to be the lowest in town as a result of their chain affiliation.  The store’s inventory is generally that which would be expected from a general store. They also sell used books.Lacey’s General Store is a 25x30 foot single-story clapboard building on the east side of Allen Street between Main and Sierra.  Civil War Veteran Judge Lacey owns it.  His prices are only slightly higher than the Papago Cash Store and his selection is much larger.  This is the only store in town that stocks new books.  Cook’s General Store is a 25x35 foot single-story brick and timber building on the north side of Main Street between Allen and Front.  It is owned by Zebadiah and Helen Cook that specializes in prospectors’ tools.   They have higher prices than the Papago and Lacey’s stores but a wide and interesting assortment of merchandise.   It is the only store in town where wall safes can be purchased.   They had the misfortune of sharing a common wall with the First National Bank of Promise City and the previous July the store was used by the James Gang to break into the bank.  Since the gang was already in the store they robbed it too, which the Cook’s have not recovered financially from.Berman’s Mercantile is a single-story 20x30 foot brick building on the west side of Front Street south of Main Street.    It is owned by Carl and Edith Berman and has prices similar to Cook’s.  Edith Berman operates a loom and her brightly colored hand-woven rugs decorate the various walls of the store.  Kelly’s Dry Good and Tailor is a 20x30 foot single-story clapboard building at the southeast corner of Front and Sierra Streets.   It is owned by Kevin and Mary Kelly.  They have the widest selection of clothing and boots in town and will custom tailor clothing to the customer.  Frye’s Harness Shop and Bootmaker is a 20x25 foot single-story wood framed building at the northwest corner of Main and Front Streets.  It is owned by Duncan Frye.  He specializes in custom-made leather products including harness, saddles, boots and vests.   Reston’s Pawn Shop is a 20x30 foot single-story wood framed building at the northwest corner of Sierra and Front Streets.  It is owned by Gregory and Barbara Reston.   The Restons will take almost anything for a loan of 10% of the item’s value.  If the loan and 25% interest are not repaid within 30 days the item becomes the property of the store and is then put up for sale at approximately 50% of what the item would cost if it were new.   The selection of goods for sale will vary widely at any given point in time.  About one-third of the inventory are used prospecting tools.  A fair amount of well-worn used clothing is also for sale for approximately 25% of what they would cost if new.  Bauer’s Union Market is a 15x25 foot single-story wood framed building located on the east side of Fremont Street between Sierra and Main.   It is owned by Lemuel and Islie Bauer.  They sell primarily groceries but also have a few other items such as homemade soap.   Baines Butcher Shop and Grocery is a 30x25 foot two-story brick building on the south side of South Street west of Allen Street, with a 10x10 foot smokehouse behind it.  It is owned by Rudy and Louisa Baines.   They specialize in all types of meats and also sell smoked cheese. Hudson’s Bakery is a 20x30 foot single-story wood framed building located on the west side of Allen Street between Main and Sierra.  It is owned by Don and Nellie Hudson.   In addition to fresh bread they also sell cakes and pies.  Dandoy’s Chickenhouse is a 15x20 foot wooden and wire structure located beside the Dandoy residence at the northwestern most point of town at the very end of Sierra Street.   It is owned by Mathias Dandoy.  He sells his eggs primarily to the restaurants in town but will also sell to the general public. Hooten’s Chickenhouse and Pig Shed are a pair of 15x20 foot wooden and wire structure  at the northwestern edge of town off of Sierra.  They are owned by Ezra Hooten, who generally sells to the restaurants and Baines Butcher Shop but will sell to the general public.  Tolucca’s Chickenhouse and Garden is a 5x10 foot wire and wood structure at the southeastern edge of town near the Tolucca residence.   It is owned by Juan and Maria Tolucca.   The chickens and fresh produce from the adjacent garden are sold primarily to the El Parador Cantina and select neighbors but they will also sell to the general public.</blockquote>

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