1953 
HOWARD'S 
HE OLD STORE (picture 
on front cover) was founded 
in 1893 by the late Frank Howard 
and the late John Morrow. It was 
located next to Newberry’s on 
North Street where Kresge’s now 
stands. Reflections in the window 
are the old Baptist Church which 
stood on the site of the Onota 
Building and the Central Fire 
Station. Frank Howard (left) and 
John Morrow in doorway. 
The store directly overhead was 
Larkin’s Tailor Shop, operated 
by Edward Larkin of Larkin’s 
Clothing Store, now located in 
the Miller Building. 
The Howard Block was built in 
1916-'17 on what was part of the 
old Allen tract. Our store, three 
floors and basement, is equipped 
to handle heavy durable goods in 
the Agricultural, Hardware and 
Building lines. A large warehouse 
(22 doors) is located off Second 
Street beside the B & A railroad 
tracks with our private siding. 
Here we handle large truck and 
carload shipments of lime, ce- 
ment, plaster, sewer pipe, land 
tile, flue lining, fencing, fertili- 
zer, poultry feeds and numerous 
other items. 
OUR STORE 
in the Howard Block 
At the corner of FENN, FIRST 
and FEDERAL STREETS, near 
the post office, is arranged for 
your comfort and convenience 
while shopping. :: :: :: 
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Make Our Store Your Head- 
quarters while in the City. You 
are always welcome. 
Frank Howard 
