Geography: Paducah

A molded glass whiskey bottle with the inscription "DREYFUSS, WEIL & CO...DISTILLERS" and "PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." Flask-type bottle. Circa 1890s.

Letter dated February 4, 1880, from Sam Frank, Cotton and Commission Merchant in Holly Springs, Mississippi, to Julius Weil in Paducah, Kentucky. Frank responds to a confidential inquiry about a new businessman in town.

Commercial letter from Bernheim Brothers & Co. in Paducah, Kentucky to the Joliet City Bank in Joliet, Illinois, dated June 10, 1876. The letter reflects the early business dealings of Bernheim Brothers, who later became a cornerstone of Schenley Distilling.

Billhead from I. Levy & Bro., produce and provision merchants. The business is located at Nos. 13 and 15 Market Street, Paducah, Kentucky. Dated November 25, 1878. The bill is made out to Mrs. Jul Weil and lists a purchase of 4-8 lbs. Apples (for jelly). The billhead includes a decorative frame and a list of items sold by the business.

Billhead from N. M. Uri, a wholesale and retail dealer of dry goods, clothing, notions, boots, shoes, and other items, located at No. 39 Broadway, Paducah, Kentucky. Dated March 1, 1871. This invoice records the purchase of 13 yards of calico, 2 spools of thread, 3 spools of balling, and 1/4 yard of ribbon for a total of $3.20. The transaction is marked as paid. The billhead is a simple printed form with a handwritten notation of the transaction. The text appears to be in typical script handwriting, with a distinct cursive style. It also notes “Received Payment” and that it was paid for in cash.

Invoice from L. Gross & Co., a wholesale confectionery and fancy grocery store located at 6 West Market Street, Paducah, Kentucky. The bill is dated October 22, 1880. The invoice is for purchases made by E. Gregory of Dycusbrg, Kentucky. The billhead has a framed header section with ornate lettering and a decorative motif of a basket of flowers. It also features a printed logo of the company's name.

Billhead from Julius Weil, a manufacturing confectioner and wholesaler, located at 206 Broadway, Paducah, Kentucky. The billhead, dated July 31, 1882, features a lithograph of the store front. Julius Weil was active in Jewish affairs.

Bill from J. W. Kaskel, a dealer in cigars, tobacco, and smokers' articles, located at No. 4 Broadway under Richmond House, sign of the Big Indian, Paducah, Kentucky. Dated October 1, 1869. The bill lists purchases made by Burgauer & Weil, likely tobacco, cigars, or other smoking products, and includes a breakdown of the transaction. The billhead includes an image of a Native American holding a pipe, a symbol associated with the tobacco industry. It also features the company name in ornate script lettering.