Geography: Waco

Billhead from Sanger Brothers, manufacturers of clothing and dealers in dry goods, boots, shoes, hats, caps, gents’ furnishing goods, notions, carpets, oil cloths, mattings, etc., located in Waco, Texas. Dated March 21, 1876. The bill lists the purchase of one ‘Chat Vest’ for the price of $2.75 by F. B. Williams, guardian for W. D. Williams. The billhead includes details of the business address and transaction, along with the names of other business owners.

Invoice from Sanger Brothers, manufacturers of clothing and dealers in dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, hats, caps, gents' furnishing goods, carpets, oil cloths, mattings, notions, and more. The billhead includes a printed header and lists the business owners as Isaac Sanger, 62 Duane Street, New York, Philip & Alexander Sanger, Dallas, Texas, and Lehman & Samuel Sanger, Waco, Texas. Dated June 12, 1877. The invoice lists the purchases made by Willie A. Richey and B. F. Richey. The billhead includes a list of items purchased, quantities, and prices. The billhead includes a logo with the words 'Be Light,' and a signature.

Billhead from Lewine Brothers, dealers in dry goods, located in Waco, Texas. Dated December 5, 1881. The billhead also mentions I. W. Lewine in New York City.

Billhead from Sanger Bros., a department store chain, located in Waco, Texas. Dated September 1, 1888. The bill is addressed to John O. Roberts and details the purchase of several items, possibly lace and shoes. The total amount is $5.08. The billhead is a standard format with columns and rows, with the company name printed at the top, and a list of items and prices printed below. The billhead is also used as an envelope.

Tintype photograph of Joseph Lyons, taken circa 1860s. Lyons was born in Poland around 1828, immigrated to New Orleans, Louisiana, married Louisa Horwitz in 1871, and later resided in Marlin and Waco, Texas. He died in Waco on December 20, 1887.