Owned by a Mrs. Emma Ferrington. In 1904. How awesome is that? She took over the business when her husband passed away in 1890. For more on Emma Ferrington from A Narrative History of the People of Iowa.., click here. A print edition of this is also available at several DMPL locations.
From the 1904 City Directory:
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