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[Jewelers' Article, The Port Arthuran, April 1953] (open access)

[Jewelers' Article, The Port Arthuran, April 1953]

Article about jewelers in Port Arthur, Texas, including Sutherlin Jewelers.
Date: April 1953
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Auction Announcement for Sutherlin Jewelers] (open access)

[Auction Announcement for Sutherlin Jewelers]

News clipping announcing an auction at Sutherlin Jewelers. It includes a small article on Edgar B. Sutherlin's retirement, and lays out all items that are for sale.
Date: February 25, 1954
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Retirement Announcement] (open access)

[Retirement Announcement]

Advertisement announcing that Edgar B. Sutherlin is retiring, and that Southerlin Jewelers is closing. It reads: "Believe it or not... it's true - Two old men are going out of Business, John says, he will continue with his watchwork. "After 41 years in Port Arthur, I have been advised by the Doctors to rest, as I have had three strokes." Everything must be sold at 50% and All Music and Luggage at 25% and Less. Watches and Diamonds at Half Price! Even the fixtures are for sale as arranged ... Everything must go by March 31st, as I must give possession of this room by that date. E. B. Sutherlin. Southerlin Jewelers, 520 Procter. Dial 5-5221."
Date: February 16, 1955
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History