Lea Alfred02

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1889

FRED LEA

Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Etc.

Among the various branches of trade that swell the volume of mercantile transactions in an increasing extent each year, the business of the above named firm assumes prominence. The nucleus of the prosperous trade at present done by Mr. Lea dates back a period of eleven years. The success enjoyed by this gentleman is both gratifying and deserved and is due to a large extent to the unrivaled quality, elegance and style of the goods in stock combined with the universally low prices and impartial treatment toward all patrons. The clothing department which occupies one-half of the large store is complete in every detail and was selected with the greatest care, as was the gent’s furnishing goods, hats, caps, trunks and valises.

The stock of boots and shoes displayed is one of the most complete in the city and embraces the best grades and latest fashionable styles in ladies and gents footwear. Attention is specially called to the celebrated Douglass $3.00 shoe that is undoubtedly the best article in the country for the money, combining both durability and style. Mr. Lea has lived in Waupaca the greater part of his life, and during the years of his association with the business and progressive interests of the city, he has established an enviable record and secured a large circle of friends and acquaintances. He was elected Mayor last spring and has officiated in that capacity in a manner reflecting great credit upon himself, the city’s interest being carefully guarded while under his administration and has enjoyed a prosperity seldom equaled.

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1881

THE CLOTHING HOUSE

Of A.R. Lea, of Fred, as he is better known perhaps, our net place of observation occupies a position in business circles of leading importance. This house was established about three years ago, and today stands at the head and front as regards the clothing trade of Waupaca County. Mr. Lea has just moved into new and more commodious quarters in the new Parish block, which is one of the most attractive in the city. A largely increased installment of new goods have just been received, and the store which is 65 feet in length by 22 in width, is literally packed with goods from floor to ceiling, making without doubt much the largest stock of ready made clothing ever before seen in Waupaca. The stock embraces men’s, boys’ and children’s clothing, gents furnishing goods, hats, caps, boots, shoes, trunks and valises. The goods are made form the very best of material, and the prices are low beyond precedent. Among the numerous well-stocked mercantile establishments of which Waupaca can boast this is one of the best, and the people of this section will find here every advantage in the purchase of goods that could be secured in the largest cities in the state.