THE SURPRISE STORE & OLIN D. PIERCE
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Located just off the northeast corner of the square, on
Highway 22, merits the attention this furniture store has attained as one
of the leading home outfitters of this section and under the efficient
direction of Olin D. Pierce.
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Olin D. Pierce, proprietor of the Surprise Store, is a
Hamilton county boy who has made good in his home town. He was born and
has resided in Hamilton county since 1895. He was married to Miss Elsie
Cathey in Hamilton. Mr. Pierce established the Surprise Store in 1923, and
since that time it has grown continually until now he carries one of the
most complete stocks in the county and is located in a building 50x100
feet.
Aside from the furniture business Mr. Pierce is
recognized as one of the leading funeral directors of this section and has
served hundreds of our citizens in their saddest hours of bereavement. Mr.
Pierce brought the first combination funeral car to Hamilton county, and
is car is the highest priced car in the county.
This time-tried and well conducted establishment is a
store of the people--a store built on the plan that aims to give mutual
pleasure, satisfaction and benefits, for it is the desire of the
management to make the life of the people worthwhile by supplying at
reasonable prices the necessities, comforts, conveniences, and luxuries at
reasonable prices. The various articles have been selected by the
management with a view to perfection in three things: Comfort, beauty, and
durability, and embraces as a whole the most beautiful and durable
production of the American furniture makers’ art. It makes no difference
whether it is a room you desire to furnish, the whole house, or just a
piece or two that you want, you can secure it here on the most reasonable
terms the market affords.
Standard makes will be found throughout this store.
Library tables, rugs, davenettes, mattresses, beds, kitchen cabinets,
stoves, refrigerators, furniture of all kinds; all of the articles for the
home are represented by standard brands that are know the country over.
Mr. Pierce is familiar with the business and can tell
you exactly what you need to match up with your surroundings and when your
house is fitted out, everything will move in peace and harmony.
He is thoroughly conversant with all phases of his
business, a prominent citizen and always a booster of things that promise
public improvement.
This is one of the most valuable commercial assets in
this section--progressive, complete and up-to-date serving the people in
the most satisfactory manner. There is nothing that adds more to the
progress and prosperity of a community than a progressive business man who
appreciates the necessity of keeping up with the times in the selection of
his stock and in the matter of operating his business.
Mr. Pierce lives out two miles on his farm where he has
cows, chickens, turkeys, and sheep; as in this way, he can know the value
of the farmer’s problems as he does at all times have the farmer’s
welfare at heart. He is at all times well read on general conditions of
the country at large.
The Hamilton County News, Vol. IV, Number
11--Section Two
Historical and Trading Expansion Issue
W. F. Billingslea, Editor-Publisher
Subscription Price ONE YEAR ..$1.00
June 29, 1934