| As this northeast quarter of Block 8 of the Original
Townsite of Coleman was originally one business and what is now 108
East Pecan Street, 110 East Pecan Street,
112
East Pecan Street and 114 East Pecan Street were built as one building,
it is difficult, at times, to separate the buildling into separate addresses,
as it is now, in 2005. What is now 110 East Pecan Street is legally
known as the east half of lot 12 of Block 8 of the Original Townsite of
Coleman. For an overview of this building see 108
- 114 East Pecan Street.
C. R. Jeanes Grocery and Produce
northeast corner, taken in the late 1920's or early 1930's
This location on the east side of this block of building was addressed
as 114 East Pecan by 1928, but the 1929 Coleman City Directory shows C.
R. Jeanes Grocery as 108 East Pecan Street. Note the Central
Hotel sign to the right of the picture. The Central
Hotel occupied most, if not all, of the second story over this
block of buildings. I assume the lobby of the hotel was where the
sign was, which appears be between 108 East Pecan Street and 110 East Pecan
Street.
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The original image, shown above was very dark in the shadow areas,
as these building faced north. The image to the left shows detail
of above image, with shadows lightened to show the name of store, the man
looking in the window, merchandise in front of store, and other details.
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"In 1929, Piggly Wiggly
(grocery store) was located at 114 East Pecan Street. W. P. Stobaugh
was the proprietor. They dealt in groceries, meats, dairy products,
produce and fruits." (Coleman City Directory,
1929 - Hudspeth.) (Note: The second
story of 114 East Pecan Street was known as 114
1/2 East Pecan Street.)
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McHorse Grocery Is Young Firm; Proving Popular
The McHorse Grocery and Meat Market located at 114 East Pecan is one
of the latest additions to the business life of Coleman. It is one
of the younger business institutions of this city but is enjoying a tremendously
popular patronage which can only mean one thing: good management
and good merchandise.
Mr. McHorse knows his merchandising and is there to see that the customer
gets the benefit of the savings that wise marketing has made possible.
You will find a select line of staple and fancy groceries and fruits and
vegetables that are made appealing to you through artistically arranged
display. This store is kept clean, and sanitary at all times which
assures you of healthful foods.
In the meat market they handle choice cuts of fresh meats from which
you may get the choicest cuts of steaks, chops, roasts, etc. They
also handle cured meats that are the products of popular packing Companies.
Through their cooling facilities their meats are kept at the proper temperature
which is the only means of being sure that you are getting good meat.
Mr. McHorse, the proprietor, is a former resident of Coleman.
In the intervening time has, been engaged in business in the West Texas
plains country. His return to Coleman was merely returning home to
Mr. McHorse for he has many friends here, some of long standing and many
new ones he has made since his return. His pleasant disposition makes
shopping at his store a pleasure. He welcomes and invites you to
come at any time for either, business or a friendly visit.
(Coleman Democrat-Voice, Coleman, Texas,
1936.)
(transcribed by Pam Sanders,
February 2006.)
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east
and north sides
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These two images were taken on different days in March 2003
south
and east sides
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