Billhead from Baltimore Bargain House, importers and jobbers of general merchandise, located at 216, 218 & 220 West Baltimore Street and Annex, 10 & 12 N. Howard St., Baltimore. The billhead features a decorative illustration of the building, a framed header section, and ornate Victorian-style lettering. The date on the billhead is December 15, 1898. It is a letter to Mr. H.J. Mannafee, Sperryville, Va. It is written in response to a previous order, letting the client know that the shipment went forward on the 8th inst. and assuring the client that the business remains appreciative of their patronage.
Subject: General Store
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Invoice from Grostein & Alexander, a general store located at the corner of Montgomery and Second Streets, Lewiston, Idaho. Dated October 26, 1867. The bill lists several items purchased by G. Gamble, including sugar, butter, syrup, bacon, peas, Japan tea, beans, and potash. It includes the prices for the goods and the total amount owed. The billhead features a simple design with the business name prominently displayed and the location listed directly below. The text appears to be written in a clear and legible script.
Billhead from Haas Bros., importers and dealers in books, stationery, fancy goods, toys, jewelry, baskets, perfumery, baby carriages, etc., located at Georgia St., cor. Sacramento, Vallejo, California. Dated August 2, 1875. A note on the billhead indicates that the business is affiliated with the Golden State Lodge #216. The billhead is printed with decorative borders. The business name is in a large, bold typeface with an ornate flourish.
A billhead from Joseph Schiffman, a dealer in dry goods, groceries, and crockery, located in Gainesville, Alabama, dated October 1, 1877. The bill details a statement of account for Mifs Josiah Wrenn, listing purchases made between February and September 1877, including women's shoes, a water bucket, children's hose, and glass shoes, with a total of $5.25 for these listed items. The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and location, a decorative "BOUGHT OF" logo, and various decorative borders and lines typical of the period. Handwritten notes indicate payment was received on October 7, 1877.
Invoice from L. Fleischner & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in groceries, wines and liquors, hardware, iron and steel, bolts, clothing, and general merchandise, located in Silver City, Idaho Territory. Dated November 1, 1870. The bill lists a purchase of 10 flasks of quicksilver from J.T. Cassell. The billhead is printed on ruled paper. It features a small logo of a boy standing at a table, an ornate script for the company name, and the original name J. Huelat & Co. crossed out and L. Fleischner & Co. handwritten above it. The billhead also includes a line for “Particular Attention Paid to Orders.”
This billhead records a transaction where A. M. Hotler purchased 14 lemons for $1.00 from M. Silverman, a wholesale and retail dealer in Helena, Montana, on August 1, 1881. The business offered a diverse range of products, including cigars, tobaccos, arms, ammunition, cutlery, pipes, green fruits, Sharps business items, sporting and Creedmore rifles, field glasses, clocks, notions, toys, and confectionery. The bill is marked as "Paid M.S.". Visually, the item features a prominent, ornate block letter masthead for "M. SILVERMAN," with a detailed list of goods presented in a smaller, elegant serif font, characteristic of late 19th-century commercial printing. The document includes standard ruled lines for transaction details. 3.
Billhead - M. Stein, General Merchandise and Plantation Supplies, Greenwood, Mississippi. Dated May 28, 1884. The bill likely lists purchases made by J. D. Chickening. The bill lists items with corresponding quantities and prices. The document has a printed header with the business name and a list of goods sold by the business.
Invoice from Mark Levison, located at Fire-Proof Iron Front Store, No. 49 South C Street, Virginia, Nevada. Dated October 1, 1867. The bill is for 3 hats, purchased by Savage Mine. The bill is for $7.50 and is paid to Mark Levison. The billhead includes a decorative vignette in the upper left corner.
Invoice from Parish & Lilienstern, dealers in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats, groceries, and general merchandise, located in Clayton, Alabama. Dated January 31, 1878. The bill lists a variety of items purchased by J. J. Whin, including 44/81 lbs of “By B/C” and 1 “Shrk” at 200 (likely a garment or fabric). The bill includes an itemized list of the transaction, with handwritten calculations, and a payment section with a signature for “Parish & Lilienstern” at the bottom of the bill.
A handwritten billhead from Wolff & Marx, a general store located at 10 & 12 Commerce Street, corner Alamo, San Antonio, Texas. The bill was likely written around 1889 or 1890. The bill lists the purchase of a pair of boots for $3.50 and two pairs of blankets for $6, bought by Louis Oge for G. M. Roons. The billhead features decorative lettering typical of the period and includes a detailed description of the business's offerings and its location.
This legal document is a summons from the Justice's Court of First Township, City of Oakland, in the County of Contra Costa, State of California, dated December 18, 1877. It concerns a suit filed by Jacob & Levy against John E. Valinera. The document orders Valinera to appear in court for an action brought against him for the sum of $44.43 for "goody wears and merchandise Sold and delivered." The document features handwritten details filling in pre-printed legal form text, typical of court records from the period.