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Main Street, First Street Intersection
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Native American man, and two women in a wagon pulled by a single horse. Storefronts include a jeweler on the left with an awning advertising books and stationery, and a small sign for J.R. [?] Perry, Lawyer.
Van Schaick, Charles
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Two Buildings on Street
Building along a street in town. Sign on one building advertises the Sparta Fair, August 24 to 27, 1897. Man and woman in horse-drawn wagon.
Horse-Drawn Wagon in Parade
Horse-drawn floats in a parade passing through town, including one for "Industry Camp, 694, MWA." Banner across the street proclaims "Wallpaper and Paints."
Horse-Drawn Wagon in Parade
Horse-drawn float in parade promoting A.F. Werner, a local drugstore.
Woman on Hoseback
View of a woman posing sidesaddle on a horse. Storefront on Main Street identified as J.A. Eckern Jeweler.
Women in Wagon with Baby
Two women, one holding a child, in a wagon pulled by a single horse wearing flynets. There are several people in the intersection, during what looks to be a patriotic celebration.
